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WC Preview: Swiss set for 'friendly' with soulmates Costa Rica

WC Preview: Swiss set for 'friendly' with soulmates Costa Rica

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Switzerland are unlikely to face the same hostility when they face already-eliminated Costa Rica in Group E of the World Cup on Wednesday.

Maha govt agrees to shift Varavara Rao to Nanavati hospital

Maha govt agrees to shift Varavara Rao to Nanavati hospital

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Following the intervention of a bench of Justices S S Shinde and Madhav Jamdar, the state said it will shift Rao, 81, who is lodged as an under-trial in the Taloja prison in neighbouring Navi Mumbai, to the Nanavati Hospital as a 'special case'.

Jayapal introduces Kashmir resolution in US Congress

Jayapal introduces Kashmir resolution in US Congress

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

It's a simple resolution, which cannot be voted in the other chamber, Senate, and does not have the force of law.

Woman among 9 Sri Lanka bombers

Woman among 9 Sri Lanka bombers

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'We believe that one of the suicide bombers studied in the UK and maybe later on did his post-graduate in Australia, before coming back to settle in Sri Lanka'

US student detained in North Korea dies days after release

US student detained in North Korea dies days after release

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Otto Warmbier, a University of Virginia student, sentenced to hard labour in prison for 15 years for stealing a political poster from a restricted floor in his hotel.

NSA-level talks: Who shall blink first, India or Pakistan?

NSA-level talks: Who shall blink first, India or Pakistan?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The sudden arrest and immediate release of Kashmiri separatist leaders who are to meet Pakistan National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz introduced an intriguing element into the scheduled talks he will have with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval on terror on next week.

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

India-China hold flag meet over incursions, arrest of nationals

India-China hold flag meet over incursions, arrest of nationals

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Against the backdrop of recent incursions by the Chinese troops, India and China on Saturday held a flag meeting in eastern Ladakh where the Indian side is understood to have raised concerns over detention of its nationals by the People's Liberation Army.

'Aung San Suu Kyi isn't a revolutionary'

'Aung San Suu Kyi isn't a revolutionary'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'She has never advocated people taking to the streets and calling for a revolution.' 'I don't know if that will change now.'

Police stops separatist leaders' march to UN office

Police stops separatist leaders' march to UN office

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Geelani, chairman of hard-line Hurriyat Conference, also tried to defy the house arrest and lead a march towards the UNMOG.

I am president, defiant Morsi tells Egyptian court

I am president, defiant Morsi tells Egyptian court

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi on Monday termed as "illegal" his trial on charges of inciting murder and violence during his year-long rule and demanded that leaders of the "military coup" should be tried instead of him.

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

'The Post's coverage is not an authentic public discourse guided by unbiased Western intellectuals, but a slanted doomsday propaganda orchestrated by Indians and expatriate Indians,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

How would my mother know her father's date of birth?

How would my mother know her father's date of birth?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'How many Indian parents, still alive, really have documents of, their parents's date and place of birth? Not more than 27% of still alive Indians have got birth certificates,' points out Mohammad Sajjad.

Tamil woman activist released in Sri Lanka

Tamil woman activist released in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

50-year-old Balendra Jeyakumari's release came days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country.

SC empowers CBI; jolt for Roy, BSES

SC empowers CBI; jolt for Roy, BSES

Rediff.com7 May 2014

CBI not to need prior approval to probe corrupt govt officials.

CIA chief defends agency, but admits 'abhorrent' abuses

CIA chief defends agency, but admits 'abhorrent' abuses

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Central Intelligence Agency Director John Brennan has defended the techniques used by the interrogators on terror suspects post 9/11 attacks but admitted that in limited number of cases the methods had not been authorized and were "abhorrent".

Kingfisher diverted Rs 263 crore of IDBI loan for personal use

Kingfisher diverted Rs 263 crore of IDBI loan for personal use

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The charge sheet has now paved way for the CBI to approach authorities in the UK for deportation of Mallya.

How a refugee footballer's honeymoon turned into deportation nightmare

How a refugee footballer's honeymoon turned into deportation nightmare

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

As the 25-year-old, who has refugee status in Australia, got off a plane in Bangkok on November 27, Thai immigration police were waiting to arrest him based on an Interpol "red notice" from Bahrain.

CAA: A message to the Indian Muslim

CAA: A message to the Indian Muslim

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

'We are telling them we have isolated them and their religion as not only unwanted,' says Aakar Patel.

Emergency and the Maruti story: Start of a small wonder

Emergency and the Maruti story: Start of a small wonder

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The whole project smacks of cronyism and corruption

CIA misled public on torture, says US Senate report

CIA misled public on torture, says US Senate report

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The Central Investigation Agency's terrorist detainees during the Bush era were far more brutal than previously acknowledged and delivered no 'ticking time bomb' information that prevented an attack, a long-delayed United States Senate report said on Tuesday.

The China Factor: Why the US needs India

The China Factor: Why the US needs India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'There will be much for President Trump and Prime Minister Modi to discuss including growing Chinese military cooperation with Pakistan, which heralds a new attempt by China and Pakistan to neutralise India's influence in its Indian Ocean neighbourhood,' notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy.

NSA talks: Kashmiri separatists detained only to be released within hours

NSA talks: Kashmiri separatists detained only to be released within hours

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Top Kashmiri separatist leaders, including Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, were on Thursday put under house arrest only to be released within hours in actions that were linked to their proposed meeting with Pakistani National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz in Delhi on Sunday.

Woman climbs base of Statue of Liberty to protest Trump's immigration policy

Woman climbs base of Statue of Liberty to protest Trump's immigration policy

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The woman was part of a group of protesters and had declared that she wouldn't come down until "all the children are released.

Supreme Court verdict is a blow to Dalit, Adivasi rights

Supreme Court verdict is a blow to Dalit, Adivasi rights

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

'To selectively look at the operation of certain laws -- in a manner that ignores the realities of caste and gender injustice in India -- and conclude that they are being particularly misused, is plain wrong,' says Aakar Patel.

Death toll hits 21 as clashes continue in Kashmir

Death toll hits 21 as clashes continue in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Kashmir remained on the edge with six more persons, including a cop getting killed in violence on Sunday.

Rahul Gandhi detained again during march over OROP

Rahul Gandhi detained again during march over OROP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Rahul was leading a candle light march organised by the Delhi Congress unit from Jantar Mantar to India Gate when police personnel restrained him

Over 2 lakh policemen deployed in Maharashtra for polls

Over 2 lakh policemen deployed in Maharashtra for polls

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Maharashtra police have made extensive security arrangements to ensure that voting for the October 15 Maharashtra Assembly polls goes peacefully with the deployment of over 2 lakh state police personnel, along with the reserved police forces.

US asks Pak to act against 26/11 accused, offers new $5mn reward

US asks Pak to act against 26/11 accused, offers new $5mn reward

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The Trump administration announced this major reward on the 10th anniversary of the terror attack in which 10 Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists went on a shooting rampage in India's financial hub killing 166 people, including six Americans.

A boat ride as dusk falls on Tulsi Ghat

A boat ride as dusk falls on Tulsi Ghat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'It was a 20-minute boat ride journey of about 500 metres, but it must have been a giant leap together for the two staunchly secular leaders, Modi and Macron,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Chhota Rajan's deportation process begins

Chhota Rajan's deportation process begins

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The process for deportation of underworld don Chhota Rajan has begun even as India and Indonesia are to expedite the work on implementation of an extradition treaty.

Interpol shuts door on ED for warrant against Lalit Modi

Interpol shuts door on ED for warrant against Lalit Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

The global police body, officials said on Tuesday, has apparently ruled in favour of Modi who had challenged the request of the Enforcement Directorate for issuance of a 'Red Corner Notice' against him in connection with its probe into the financial aspects of the cash-rich cricket tournament.

'Very serious risk of a spectacular terrorist attack by ISI-backed groups'

'Very serious risk of a spectacular terrorist attack by ISI-backed groups'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

'The combination of the LeT and the ISI is the most dangerous terrorist challenge in the world because it carries a real and present danger of provoking nuclear war.'

Patel stir: Mobile internet ban lifted in Gujarat except Ahmedabad

Patel stir: Mobile internet ban lifted in Gujarat except Ahmedabad

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Police on Tuesday lifted the ban they had imposed on mobile internet, social media and SMS services in the wake of violence during the Patel stir in various parts of the state last week.

18 armymen arrested for Nashik police station attack

18 armymen arrested for Nashik police station attack

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

As many as 18 troopers of Army's School of Artillery have been arrested for allegedly vandalising a police station on the Nashik-Pune Highway and attacking policemen on duty, prompting the Army to initiate a probe into the incident.

High drama in MP as Rahul Gandhi briefly arrested on way to Mandsaur

High drama in MP as Rahul Gandhi briefly arrested on way to Mandsaur

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Modi can waive loans of the country's rich but can't do the same for farmers, he said.

UP govt thwarts VHP meet in Ayodhya

UP govt thwarts VHP meet in Ayodhya

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Close on the heels of the much-hyped '84-kosi parikrama' on August 26 last, yet another 'fixed' match between the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Samajwadi Party was witnessed in Ayodhya on Friday when blatant posturing by the two sides ended in a damp squib.

1 killed, 3 injured in firing by security forces in Kashmir

1 killed, 3 injured in firing by security forces in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

A youth was killed and three others injured as security forces opened fire in Kupwara district of Kashmir to disperse protesters who were pelting stones on an army camp.

JNU moves HC against students; Police file FIRs

JNU moves HC against students; Police file FIRs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Hundreds of JNU students rocked the national capital on Monday, bringing several parts of the city to a halt.

Three legal precedents that may impact arrested activists' case

Three legal precedents that may impact arrested activists' case

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

N Sathiya Moorthy goes back in time to dig up three cases that may not have any citation in legal text-books or lawyers' ready-reckoners quoted before courts but which may still have a bearing on the current case against the arrested activists.