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Hamas Hands Over Prisoners, But They Are Dead

Hamas Hands Over Prisoners, But They Are Dead

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Hamas on Thursday, February 20, 2025, handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the war broke out.

Clash Of Bahubalis In Bihar's Mokama

Clash Of Bahubalis In Bihar's Mokama

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Mokama will witness one of this Bihar assembly election's hottest battles as Janata Dal-United candidate Anant Singh takes on the Rashtriya Janata Dal's Veena Devi, whose husband Surajbhan Singh, like her JD-U rival, is considered one of the state's tough guys or as they say in these parts, a Bahubali.

Hungarian novelist wins Nobel for depiction of Germany's social unrest

Hungarian novelist wins Nobel for depiction of Germany's social unrest

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Herscht 07769 by this year's literature laureate, Krasznahorkai, has been described as a great contemporary German novel, on account of its accuracy in portraying the country's social unrest.

Arun Gawli walks free on SC bail after 17 years in 2007 murder case

Arun Gawli walks free on SC bail after 17 years in 2007 murder case

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli was released from Nagpur Central Jail after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a 2007 murder case. He had been serving a life sentence for the murder of a Mumbai corporator.

Indian-origin US advisor arrested for keeping 'TOP SECRET' docs

Indian-origin US advisor arrested for keeping 'TOP SECRET' docs

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

According to the Justice Department, Tellis, 64, the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment think-tank, served as an unpaid senior adviser to the State Department and was also a contractor with the Office of Net Assessment at the Department of Defense.

Revanna breaks down in jail, tells staff he's moved HC

Revanna breaks down in jail, tells staff he's moved HC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

A day after being sentenced to life imprisonment in a rape case, suspended Janata Dal-Secular leader Prajwal Revanna was assigned a prisoner number at Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara Central prison, jail authorities said on Sunday.

Actor Darshan arrested from wife's house after SC cancels bail

Actor Darshan arrested from wife's house after SC cancels bail

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Observing that persons regardless of popularity are equal before the law, the Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the bail granted to actor Darshan and other accused in the Renukaswamy murder case.

Jails Hotbeds Of Extremism? Govt Urges Crackdown

Jails Hotbeds Of Extremism? Govt Urges Crackdown

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

High-risk inmates who are inclined towards propagating the ideology of radicalisation should be segregated from the general prison population to minimise the risk of indoctrination.

Putin demands key Ukraine region in return for peace

Putin demands key Ukraine region in return for peace

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a phone call this past week with United States President Donald Trump, demanded that Kyiv surrender full control of Donetsk, a strategically vital region in eastern Ukraine, as a condition for ending the war, said two senior officials familiar with the conversation, the Washington Post reported.

Modi hails Trump's Gaza peace plan efforts amid strained ties

Modi hails Trump's Gaza peace plan efforts amid strained ties

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated US President Donald Trump on the success of the first phase of a US-brokered peace plan for Gaza and reviewed trade negotiations during a phone conversation.

Rape convict Ram Rahim gets another parole

Rape convict Ram Rahim gets another parole

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

This comes months after Singh walked out of the Sunaria jail in Haryana's Rohtak after being granted a 21-day furlough in April.

Asrani Kept Amitabh On His Toes

Asrani Kept Amitabh On His Toes

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Asrani may have never been a marquee name up in sparkling lights or on outsized posters but the sheer proficiency with which he realised his characters has unleashed gales of laughter over five decades and made a significant contribution to several landmark films. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor.

Ladakh Buddhist groups seek judicial probe into Leh violence

Ladakh Buddhist groups seek judicial probe into Leh violence

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Buddhist religious bodies and the Kargil Bar Association are demanding a judicial inquiry into the recent violence in Leh, Ladakh, which resulted in four deaths and numerous injuries. They are also calling for the release of detained individuals and compensation for victims' families.

Why was Sonam Wangchuk arrested under NSA?

Why was Sonam Wangchuk arrested under NSA?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

'His series of provocative speeches, references to Nepal agitations, Arab Spring etc and misleading videos resulted in the violent protests of September 24 in Leh where institutions, buildings and vehicles were burnt down and, in the aftermath, police personnel were attacked leading to the unfortunate death of four individuals'

Kin read acquittal order at grave of 7/11 blasts accused

Kin read acquittal order at grave of 7/11 blasts accused

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Family members of Kamal Ahmad Vakil Ahmad Ansari, who died awaiting justice in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, read aloud the Bombay High Court's acquittal order at his grave, publicly affirming his innocence and demanding accountability from the system.

Palestinian statehood will reward Hamas: Trump at UNGA

Palestinian statehood will reward Hamas: Trump at UNGA

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

His remarks came in response to several European nations announcing their decision to recognise a Palestinian state during a summit at the UNGA on Monday. While the move was largely symbolic, it added to Israel's diplomatic isolation. Washington, however, has made clear it does not support the step.

US proposes 21-point plan to end Gaza war; no governance role for Hamas

US proposes 21-point plan to end Gaza war; no governance role for Hamas

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The daily said that the plan which it has acquired was also authenticated by two sources familiar with the matter and sees the US establishing a dialogue with Israel and the Palestinians to agree on a "political horizon" for "peaceful coexistence."

'This Is Why Trump Has Scored'

'This Is Why Trump Has Scored'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

'I realised why the farmers and the rural folks are going for Trump. They are so insecure and vulnerable that anybody who is throwing a line of hope to them, they seize it.'

9 Tihar Jail officials suspended over extortion racket with inmates

9 Tihar Jail officials suspended over extortion racket with inmates

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Delhi High Court informed that nine Tihar Jail officials were suspended and transferred for allegedly running an extortion racket with inmates. CBI and state government given time to file status report.

When Gambhir Checked Out The Dubai Pitch

When Gambhir Checked Out The Dubai Pitch

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Matthew Sandery, head curator at the Dubai international stadium, was spotted near Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak, but did not ask them to keep away. Incidentally, the BCCI, being the hosts, can even suggest the kind of wicket they would need for the match.

SC nod for NRCB's data collection in prisons sans caste

SC nod for NRCB's data collection in prisons sans caste

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Senior advocate S Muralidhar, appearing for the petitioner on whose plea the verdict was delivered, said a prayer in the application sought non-hinderance to the exercise of the NCRB data collection by the direction of caste reference removal from the registers.

SC seeks Centre's response on Wangchuk's detention

SC seeks Centre's response on Wangchuk's detention

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and Union Territory of Ladakh regarding the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act. Wangchuk's wife filed a plea seeking his release. The court has scheduled the next hearing for October 14.

Which Country Has Most Indian Prisoners?

Which Country Has Most Indian Prisoners?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

A ministry of external affairs report lists how many Indians are in jails abroad.

Why US Revoked 10-Year-Old Child's Visa!

Why US Revoked 10-Year-Old Child's Visa!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Alexandre Padilha's daughter and her mother were stripped of their US visas because the Trump administration is incensed that Brazil's current government pursued Trump ally and Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro to face justice for his role in a 2022 coup attempt.

Under New Bill Modi, Mantris Face Risk Of Arrest Too

Under New Bill Modi, Mantris Face Risk Of Arrest Too

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

BJP strategists are missing something somewhere, and they have not acknowledged it, to be able to repair it in good time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vijay, despite the loud message from his delayed arrival at the road-show/stampede venue, and more so his continued inaccessibility for fans-turned-cadres after graduating from a super-star to a political party leader with electoral ambitions, refuses to change. Or, so it seems, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Nepal PM vows action against those involved in violence

Nepal PM vows action against those involved in violence

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Nepal's Prime Minister Sushila Karki has vowed to bring to justice those involved in violence and destruction during recent anti-government protests. She also announced compensation for families of those killed during the protests.

Not even...: Taliban on Trump's Bagram air base demand

Not even...: Taliban on Trump's Bagram air base demand

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

The statement, made during a special interview with Tolo News, came days after the US President said that Washington was trying to regain control of the base, which is currently under the control of the Taliban government after the US and its allied troops withdrew from the country in 2021.

'Umar Is Unshaken, Trusts Judiciary'

'Umar Is Unshaken, Trusts Judiciary'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'This process is the punishment.' 'Once the trial starts, they know this fairy tale case will fall on its face. So they don't want to begin the trial.'

Biggest Prisoner Swap In West's History

Biggest Prisoner Swap In West's History

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The glimpses of USA President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greet prisoners, who were released from detention in Russia, upon their arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, USA on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

Indians, not British, freed us from Ottoman rule: Israeli mayor

Indians, not British, freed us from Ottoman rule: Israeli mayor

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

"I was born in this city and graduated from here. Constantly we were told that this city was freed by the British till somebody from the Historical Society knocked at my door one day and said that they have done a thorough research and found that it wasn't the British but the Indians who freed this city (from the Ottomans)," said the mayor of Haifa, Yona Yahav.

'War Has No Winners, Only Losers'

'War Has No Winners, Only Losers'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'I noticed a nine-year-old child hugging another child every few minutes.' 'The two were sisters and were playing in their village when an armed gang attacked their village and set fire to it.' 'They hid together, only to witness their mother and father being killed.' 'Now, the older child is constantly comforting the younger one.'

'Incredible': Why Trump praised Munir and Sharif

'Incredible': Why Trump praised Munir and Sharif

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Former US President Donald Trump claims Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir support his plan to end the Gaza conflict, citing their involvement in negotiations and a recent statement of full support.

Curfew relaxed in Leh for 4 hrs, people queue up to buy essentials

Curfew relaxed in Leh for 4 hrs, people queue up to buy essentials

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

For the first time since curfew was imposed three days ago in violence-hit Leh town of Ladakh, the restrictions were relaxed Saturday afternoon in a phased manner for a few hours, providing relief to residents who lined up outside shops selling essential commodities.

Ladakh's LAB hardens stand, suspends talks with Centre

Ladakh's LAB hardens stand, suspends talks with Centre

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The home ministry said the central government would continue to welcome the discussion with LAB and KDA through the high powered committee on Ladakh or any such platform.

Road Ahead For Nepal Not An Easy One

Road Ahead For Nepal Not An Easy One

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The GenZ violence that engulfed Nepal is not only against nepo-babies -- its anger is broader and riddled with contradictions, making it difficult for interim PM Sushila Karki, points out Aditi Phadnis.

India Tests Sky Shield

India Tests Sky Shield

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

'This Government Likes Parsis'

'This Government Likes Parsis'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'Parsis are inclined towards people who work for the welfare of others.'

Wangchuk's wife trashes 'Pak link' charge, blames forces for violence

Wangchuk's wife trashes 'Pak link' charge, blames forces for violence

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Terming the charge that Wangchuk incited the violence in Leh as 'misplaced', she claimed that he has been protesting in the "most Gandhian way possible" and the "situation escalated" on September 24 due to the actions of the CRPF.

Dream11 Hit by Online Gaming Ban, India Jersey in Limbo

Dream11 Hit by Online Gaming Ban, India Jersey in Limbo

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

With the Asia Cup starting September 9 in the UAE, the team could play without a sponsor logo after the government passed the Online Gaming Bill.