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University didn't allow us to leave Ukraine soon, says student from K'taka

University didn't allow us to leave Ukraine soon, says student from K'taka

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

A third-year student of the Vinnytsia National Medical University, Attar had on February 22 booked a ticket for February 27 to fly back home to India.

Panghal stuns reigning world champion Parrish, enters semis

Panghal stuns reigning world champion Parrish, enters semis

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Antim Panghal shocked reigning champion Olivia Dominique Parrish en route to the World Championship semifinals.

Fears Of Nuclear Accident In Ukraine

Fears Of Nuclear Accident In Ukraine

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Zaporizhzhia residents queue at the local administration office to receive iodine tablets in the city's eastern Khortytskyi district as fears of a nuclear accident at Europe's largest nuclear power plant remain high.

Russia to deploy nukes in Belarus 'in response' to US

Russia to deploy nukes in Belarus 'in response' to US

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Putin said work would be completed on building storage units for tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus on July 1, a move he likened to US nuclear deployments in Europe.

Centre in a huddle to understand impact of the Iran-Israel tensions

Centre in a huddle to understand impact of the Iran-Israel tensions

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Top government officials in New Delhi have started discussions with stakeholders ranging from shipping and container companies to export promotion councils to understand the impact of the Iran-Israel tensions and plan ahead. Inter-ministerial talks are also being lined up amid the crisis situation in West Asia, sources confirmed. While the crude flows are not directly under any threat, elevated oil prices remain a concern, according to officials.

Taliban send 'hundreds of fighters' to attack holdout province

Taliban send 'hundreds of fighters' to attack holdout province

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Hundreds of 'mujahideen' are heading towards the state of Panjshir to control the province, Sputnik reported citing a news agency.

Biden stumbles in first presidential debate with Trump

Biden stumbles in first presidential debate with Trump

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Joe Biden, seeking a second term in the White House, stumbled in his first televised presidential debate with his predecessor Donald Trump, setting off alarm bells among top Democrats about whether the incumbent President can stay atop in the gruelling months ahead of the elections.

'I don't think Putin is planning nuclear war'

'I don't think Putin is planning nuclear war'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'When human beings develop these dangerous toys and leave their control in the hands of aggressive megalomaniac politicians, the threat of a nuclear holocaust is always lurking on the horizon.'

Vladimir Shocked At Putin's Destruction

Vladimir Shocked At Putin's Destruction

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Russians destroy the Central House of Culture in Ukraine.

Why India's reset of its Russian relationship is important

Why India's reset of its Russian relationship is important

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

'One lesson to emerge out of the Modi-Putin summit is that India can be more self-confident that it possesses inherent strengths to leverage its interlocutors to influence Pakistani policies,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

War Doesn't Dim Ukraine's Christmas Spirit

War Doesn't Dim Ukraine's Christmas Spirit

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Glimpses of Christmas celebrations amid the war in Ukraine...

Boris Nemtsov, Putin critic and Russian opposition leader, shot dead

Boris Nemtsov, Putin critic and Russian opposition leader, shot dead

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

An unidentified attacker in a car shot Nemtsov four times in the back as he crossed a bridge in view of the Kremlin

Russian torchbearer dies after carrying flame in Sochi relay

Russian torchbearer dies after carrying flame in Sochi relay

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

A torchbearer died of a heart attack after carrying the Olympic flame as part of Russia's torch relay leading up to the Sochi 2014 Winter Games in February, an official said on Monday. Vadim Gorbenko, 73, a sports school director and Greco-Roman wrestling coach, felt ill after walking 150 metres (500 feet) with the torch in his home city of Kurgan in western Siberia, said Roman Osin, spokesman for the Sochi 2014 torch relay.

Putin Finds Ukrainians Tough Opponents

Putin Finds Ukrainians Tough Opponents

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Ukraine's intelligence chief says Russia is sending more troops into Kherson -- the largest city in Ukraine under Russian occupation -- and may be preparing to defend it against a Ukrainian counteroffensive, despite previously saying that Russian forces were leaving the city.

Foreigners Who Fought For Ukraine

Foreigners Who Fought For Ukraine

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Foreign nationals, who were captured by pro-Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine, were produced at a court hearing in Russian-controlled Donetsk, Ukraine, August 15, 2022.

Grand Swiss Chess: Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead

Grand Swiss Chess: Arjun Erigaisi in joint lead

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi pipped Rinat Zumabayev of Kazakhstan in the fifth round to share the top spot.

Death, Damage, Destruction In Ukraine

Death, Damage, Destruction In Ukraine

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Russian troops left behind crushed buildings, destroyed structures and streets full with burnt vehicles.

Happy With The Destruction, Mr Putin?

Happy With The Destruction, Mr Putin?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The region around Ukraine's capital continues to recover from Russia's aborted assault on Kyiv, which turned many communities into battlefields.

Mr Putin, How Many More Ukrainians Must Die?

Mr Putin, How Many More Ukrainians Must Die?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Russian missile strikes continue to devastate Kharkiv and Odesa in Ukraine.

Mr Putin, How Many More Funerals?

Mr Putin, How Many More Funerals?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The latest glimpses form the Ukrainian battle zone.

Russian great Salnikov claims atmosphere in Rio like 'Cold War'

Russian great Salnikov claims atmosphere in Rio like 'Cold War'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Russian swimming chief Vladimir Salnikov said on Tuesday the atmosphere surrounding his team at the Olympics reminded him of the Cold War, and criticised American breaststroke champion Lilly King for attacking the integrity of her Russian rival.

Oil retreats, still above $100; no supply shocks for India

Oil retreats, still above $100; no supply shocks for India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

International oil prices retreated from an over seven-year high but was still above $100 a barrel and continue to pose threat to India's inflation rate and current account deficit. While there are no supply concerns as the oil route remained open, consumers will feel the pinch when PSU oil firms start passing on the increase in international rates through a revision in petrol and diesel prices, which have been on a pause for over three-and-a-half-months in view of elections in Uttar Pradesh and four other states. The government is "closely monitoring the situation" and will "take appropriate steps as and when required", a top official said. Brent crude oil surged past $105 per barrel on Thursday for the first time since August 2014, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Gaza war: India firm on anti-terrorism, urges sustainable Palestinian solution

Gaza war: India firm on anti-terrorism, urges sustainable Palestinian solution

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who addressed the virtual meeting on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also pointed out that in response to the crisis in Gaza, India has sent 70 tonnes of humanitarian assistance and will continue its relief assistance.

Explosions rock Ukraine; 137 killed, says Ukraine prez

Explosions rock Ukraine; 137 killed, says Ukraine prez

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Zelenskyy says that despite Russia's claim it is attacking only military targets, civilian sites also have been struck.

Hell Rains On Kyiv From The Skies

Hell Rains On Kyiv From The Skies

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Soon after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the G20 summit by video, Russia fired an estimated 100 missiles at residential buildings in Kyiv and other strategic locations.

How the world of sport reacted to Russian doping

How the world of sport reacted to Russian doping

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Here are some reactions from the world of sport on of widespread state-sponsored doping by Russian athletes at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Prayers And Candles For Ukraine...

Prayers And Candles For Ukraine...

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Glimpses of the human suffering in Ukraine.

Pro-Russian hackers shut down German govt websites

Pro-Russian hackers shut down German govt websites

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Several German government websites,including Chancellor Angela Merkel's official page, have been crippled in an unprecedented cyber attack claimed by a pro-Russian group demanding that Berlin sever ties with the regime in Ukraine, just ahead of their leaders' meet.

What Will Putin Do Next, She Wonders

What Will Putin Do Next, She Wonders

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Izium was occupied by Russians since April 1, causing major destruction and death to the small city.

UNGA to convene emergency session on Oct 26 amid Israel-Hamas war

UNGA to convene emergency session on Oct 26 amid Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

This comes after the Hamas attack on Israel in which more than 1,400 Israelis were killed, mostly in the initial Hamas attack. In addition, 203 people were believed captured by Hamas during the incursion and taken into Gaza, the Israeli military has said.

The Ukrainian Stamp Of Resistance

The Ukrainian Stamp Of Resistance

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The Ukrposhta, the Ukrainian Postal Service, released a postal stamp to commemorate the resistance of the Ukrainian soldier to surrender and the war cry 'Russian warship, go f*** yourself' that resonated on the Snake Island's Ukrainian military outpost on the Black Sea during the first day of the Russian invasion.

India on Ukraine: Constructive diplomacy need of the hour

India on Ukraine: Constructive diplomacy need of the hour

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Tirumurti said India 'has been in touch with all concerned parties. It is our considered view that the issue can only be resolved through diplomatic dialogue.'

US, Russia, other countries condemn Pulwama attack

US, Russia, other countries condemn Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

They said they stand alongside India in defeating terrorism.

US attack in Syria settles nothing, will strengthen ISIS

US attack in Syria settles nothing, will strengthen ISIS

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'Every single American act to weaken Syrian forces would only tilt the military balance in favour of ISIS whom Trump pledges to vanquish from the face of the earth,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Mr Putin, Satisfied With The Destruction?

Mr Putin, Satisfied With The Destruction?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The latest glimpses from Vladimir Putin's brutal war in Ukraine.

Russia threatens to intensify missile strikes on Kyiv

Russia threatens to intensify missile strikes on Kyiv

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

The spokesman said that high-precision Kalibr cruise missiles hit a military facility on the outskirts of Kyiv overnight.

Russia bombs nuclear plant in Ukraine, sparks radiation fears

Russia bombs nuclear plant in Ukraine, sparks radiation fears

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Ukraine Foreign Minister said Dmytro Kuleba claimed that the Russian army is firing from all sides upon Zaporizhzhia NPP.

Ukraine: No End To The Destruction

Ukraine: No End To The Destruction

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

When will Vladimir Putin end this war and its devastation?

Imran Khan, 70

Imran Khan, 70

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

How many cricket legends have been elected prime ministers of their countries?

US says can't rule out Russian role in downing Malaysia plane

US says can't rule out Russian role in downing Malaysia plane

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

The United States on Friday said that it is not ruling out technical assistance from Russian personnel in operating the surface-to air missile that downed the Malaysia Airlines plane.