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Radicalisation of Muslim youth key challenge for national security: DGPs

Radicalisation of Muslim youth key challenge for national security: DGPs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Apart from the prime minister, the three-day annual conference was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, national security adviser Ajit Doval and about 350 top police officers of the country.

Pakistan's crackdown on radicals is a ray of hope

Pakistan's crackdown on radicals is a ray of hope

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'If the bulk of the Pakistan population and the all powerful army are now against radical elements, there is indeed hope that Pakistan's India policy will be more realistic and less ideology driven,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Europe and the problem of Islamic radicals

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Europeans believe that what is under attack is their way of life, their secular faith, the long-fought right to keep religion out of the public sphere, observes Virendra Kapoor.

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'Gyanendra back on the throne would be bad news for the Nepali people. He may not have learnt from his experience, but we have.'

Breaking Up Business Groups Would Create More Problems

Breaking Up Business Groups Would Create More Problems

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Policies to break down the business group format are far more likely to be effective, argues Simon Commander.

'I Told Amit Shah Manipur Must Have President's Rule'

'I Told Amit Shah Manipur Must Have President's Rule'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'Till the time the chief minister continues to have command over the state forces, we don't think that gives any hope of peace coming back to Manipur.'

2 groups linked to LeT, Jaish banned; IS recruiter among 4 declared terrorists

2 groups linked to LeT, Jaish banned; IS recruiter among 4 declared terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Aijaz Ahmad, presently based in Afghanistan, is one of the chief recruiters of Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir.

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

It Won't Be An Easy Term For The BJP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Delhi faces a severe financial crunch and the deficit is largely due to numerous welfare schemes without adequate revenue flowing in. The success of welfare schemes and electoral promises will need careful financial planning and out of the box thinking to whip up additional revenue, notes Ramesh Menon.

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Four men were arrested in Madrid, police said, three of whom were members of "a radical group of fans of a Madrid club", who were previously flagged during matches as "high risk" to help curb violence during games.

Tilak: The Man In His Times

Tilak: The Man In His Times

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Lokmanya Tilak lived a life replete with contradictions, although he modified many of his positions later in life.

'Simple boy, not radical', says Shaheen Bagh shooter's family

'Simple boy, not radical', says Shaheen Bagh shooter's family

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

Kapil was tired of travelling extra kilometeres due to protests at Shaheen Bagh, said his uncle. He said Kapil usually had to travel 10 km to reach home but due to protests, he had to travel 35 km.

NIA raids several states in Ghazwa-e-Hind case

NIA raids several states in Ghazwa-e-Hind case

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

The raids were conducted at the premises of suspects in Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh, Gir Somnath district of Gujarat, Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh and Kozhikode district of Kerala, leading to the seizure of incriminating documents and digital devices, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

'Baloch Believe Pakistan Will Break Up'

'Baloch Believe Pakistan Will Break Up'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'The struggle of insurgents and pro-independence political activists is fuelled by a deep conviction that not only is a free Balochistan possible, but they also believe that Pakistan will inevitably break apart, leading to Balochistan's independence.'

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Lashing out at Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, Rashid on Wednesday alleged that they have "destroyed" Kashmir.

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Bangladesh is in turmoil, which is not good news for India, which shares a porous 4000 km border with it. There is a danger of fundamentalism growing there, and India has to move in to reset its ties with the new dispensation before China and Pakistan make capital out of it, alerts Ramesh Menon.

Radical Islamists behind German Gurudwara blast: Police

Radical Islamists behind German Gurudwara blast: Police

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

An explosion at a gurudwara in Germany's Essen city was a "terror attack" carried out by radical Islamists, authorities have said.

Violence in Punjab after Bhindranwale poster removed

Violence in Punjab after Bhindranwale poster removed

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Brandishing sticks and swords, a mob vandalised the car of the president of a gurdwara management committee over the 'removal' of a poster of slain Sikh separatist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, police said on Monday.

Kerala leader P C George arrested for anti-Muslim remark, gets bail

Kerala leader P C George arrested for anti-Muslim remark, gets bail

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The senior politician's arrest was formally recorded after he was brought to Thiruvananthapuram via road from his residence and thereafter, he was produced before a duty magistrate who granted him bail.

Pinarayi, Union minister continue war of words over Kerala blasts

Pinarayi, Union minister continue war of words over Kerala blasts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday alleged that Kerala under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has shown tolerance towards radical elements and radicalisation.

12 'Jihadis' of Bangladeshi terror group arrested in Assam

12 'Jihadis' of Bangladeshi terror group arrested in Assam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said two major terror modules were busted in the state in a "nationally coordinated operation".

Jailed Amritpal Singh, Engineer Rashid take oath as LS MPs

Jailed Amritpal Singh, Engineer Rashid take oath as LS MPs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Singh, 31, and Rashid, 56, won the recent Lok Sabha elections from Khadoor Sahib in Punjab and Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir, respectively, as Independents while being incarcerated.

India is not engaged in proxy war in Afghanistan, Pak encouraging radicalism: Karzai

India is not engaged in proxy war in Afghanistan, Pak encouraging radicalism: Karzai

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai slams Pak, defends India's role in Afghanistan

Don't read it: Delhi HC refuses to ban Salman Khurshid's book

Don't read it: Delhi HC refuses to ban Salman Khurshid's book

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

"Ask people not to buy the book or read it. Tell people it is badly authored, read something better," said Justice Yashwant Varma.

Halting radical Islam must be US priority: Trump

Halting radical Islam must be US priority: Trump

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

In a speech outlining his foreign policy, Trump did not mention about India, and said that his administration would seek to improve ties with Russia and China.

'We're Not Anti-Nationals'

'We're Not Anti-Nationals'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

'We are not secessionists, we want to coexist with our countrymen but not on the terms that will strip us off our dignity and a right to peaceful existence.'

Separatists in Canada crossing 'big red line': Indian envoy

Separatists in Canada crossing 'big red line': Indian envoy

Rediff.com8 May 2024

"Indians will decide the fate of India, not the foreigners," Verma told the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations, a prominent think-tank.

Kerala Congress apologises over Modi-Pope tweet

Kerala Congress apologises over Modi-Pope tweet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The party said no Congress worker would even entertain the remotest thought of insulting the Pope, whom Christians around the world consider as God-like.

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Pakistan are dangerous opponents for the best of teams in major tournaments but they could face a rocky road in their quest

Security forces rescue abducted Army officer in Manipur

Security forces rescue abducted Army officer in Manipur

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

This is the fourth incident since the commencement of the conflict in Manipur wherein soldiers while on leave, on duty or their relatives have been targeted for nefarious interests by inimical elements.

More Kuki outfits join Manipur poll boycott amid fresh violence

More Kuki outfits join Manipur poll boycott amid fresh violence

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The Kukis have already declared that they are not fielding any candidate in the parliamentary polls as an act of boycott.

Maha ATS nabs Nashik engineer for funding, backing ISIS

Maha ATS nabs Nashik engineer for funding, backing ISIS

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

According to the official, investigations so far have revealed he had transferred funds to the dreaded global terrorist group, also called Islamic State, three times.

Radical right-wing is growing in the US, warns expert

Radical right-wing is growing in the US, warns expert

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

There has been an "enormous growth in the radical right" in the United States over the last three years, believes Mark Potok, senior fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Centre, a much-respected non-profit civil rights organisation based in Montgomery, Alabama.

Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Shigeru Ishiba is expected to prioritise strengthening Japan's military capabilities and fostering deeper international partnerships, particularly with India, with whom Japan shares significant strategic interests, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Protestors burn US flag, raise Palestine's as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

Protestors burn US flag, raise Palestine's as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Pro-Palestinian protestors on Wednesday lowered an American flag and burned it down a few blocks away from the US Congress and hoisted a Palestine flag in its place.

Police makes first arrest in Gauri Lankesh murder case

Police makes first arrest in Gauri Lankesh murder case

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

SIT arrested alleged gunrunner K T Naveen Kumar, who was taken into police custody on March 2 for interrogation.

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination becoming the first Indian-American to win the nomination from a major political party, and chose Minnesota Gov Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday.

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

In violence-hit Manipur, the general buzz associated with elections and the related paraphernalia of posters, banners and rallies are missing but it is the presence of these brown boxes with pictures of guns that is symbolic of the strife-ridden society struggling to return to normalcy.

Ink thrown at AAP MP Sanjay Singh in Hathras

Ink thrown at AAP MP Sanjay Singh in Hathras

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

When Singh was about to speak to mediapersons from TV news channels, a man threw ink on his white kurta while shouting "PFI dalal wapas jao".

STCG, LTCG, MFs: What You Must Know

STCG, LTCG, MFs: What You Must Know

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Investors should view the increase in the LTCG tax rate in conjunction with the increase in capital gains exemption from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.25 lakh, which will provide some relief.

White House slams those terming IS narrative 'radical Islam'

White House slams those terming IS narrative 'radical Islam'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The White House has slammed those calling for identifying threat coming from terror groups as "radical Islam" arguing that such a move would advance dreaded outfit Islamic State's narratives.