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Sushil: Setback temporary, will be ready for Tokyo 2021

Sushil: Setback temporary, will be ready for Tokyo 2021

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Sushil Kumar quashed talk of retirement and insisting that postponement of Tokyo Olympics has given him a very good shot at qualifying for his fourth Games. The 36-year-old was struggling to make the cut for the Olympics, postponed to 2021 owing to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

New to online dating? 10 tips to be safe than sorry

New to online dating? 10 tips to be safe than sorry

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

On the initial dates, avoid going somewhere private with your date, advises Ravi Mittal, founder, Quack Quack, an online dating app.

US shuts Chinese Consulate in Houston; Beijing vows retaliation

US shuts Chinese Consulate in Houston; Beijing vows retaliation

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

China and the United States were headed for a major diplomatic confrontation as Washington on Wednesday ordered the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston, a move it said was aimed 'to protect American intellectual property and private information', hinting at cyber espionage.

14 injured in explosion near hospital in Pakistan's Quetta

14 injured in explosion near hospital in Pakistan's Quetta

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The bomb was planted along the side of the road and exploded as the Anti-Terrorism Force vehicle passed by.

Will WADA give all clear to Narsingh for Rio Olympics?

Will WADA give all clear to Narsingh for Rio Olympics?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

A day after wrestler Narsingh Yadav was exonerated of doping charges by the National Anti-doping Agency (NADA), its parent world body WADA said that it will review the case.

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'Absolute non-violence is not only sinful, but immoral.' 'This doctrine of non-violence benumbed the revolutionary fervor, softened the limbs and hearts of the Hindus, and stiffened the bones of enemies.' A revealing excerpt from Vikram Sampath's Savarkar (Part 2): A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966.

Will the Bull keep running?

Will the Bull keep running?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Markets are assuming that by the second half of 2021, the world will be approaching some type of normalcy, points out Akash Prakash.

Maharashtra secretariat fire was an accident: Police

Maharashtra secretariat fire was an accident: Police

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

The fire, which gutted the top three floors of the Maharashtra secretariat on June 21 last year, was due to a short circuit and not sabotage, according to the police. This is stated in the investigation report submitted to Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan by Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Himanshu Roy, sources said on Monday.

Close to decision on Jadhav's mercy plea: Pak army

Close to decision on Jadhav's mercy plea: Pak army

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Jadhav in June had sought clemency from the Pakistan Army chief.

5 health risks of working from home

5 health risks of working from home

Rediff.com11 May 2020

From lack of exercise to weight gain caused by snacking between meals, see how your unhealthy habits are affecting your body and mind.

CBI's Alok Verma meets CVC, refutes corruption charges

CBI's Alok Verma meets CVC, refutes corruption charges

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Verma came to the CVC office in the late afternoon and stayed there for about two hours, they said.

'Pawar quit after files of scams gutted in Mantralaya'

'Pawar quit after files of scams gutted in Mantralaya'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Hinting at sabotage in Mantralaya blaze, Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar "showed courage" to step down as deputy chief minister of Maharashtra only after files pertaining to various scams gutted in the fire.

Jadhav sentencing fallout: India won't release Pakistani prisoners

Jadhav sentencing fallout: India won't release Pakistani prisoners

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The government feels that it is not the right time for the release of Pakistani prisoners, official sources said. The retaliatory action came as India made it clear that it will be regarded as "premeditated murder" if Pakistan carries out the death sentence "without observing basic norms of law and justice".

After SC prod, CVC begins probe into charges against CBI chief

After SC prod, CVC begins probe into charges against CBI chief

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The Central Vigilance Commission on Tuesday examined some Central Bureau of Investigation official.

39 killed in Hirakhand express derailment in Andhra Pradesh

39 killed in Hirakhand express derailment in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Railways suspect that tampering of the track near Kuneru station led to the derailment of the train.

Gujarat genocide: The State, law and subversion

Gujarat genocide: The State, law and subversion

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

The Gujarat genocide in 2002, resulting in the killing of nearly 1500 innocent citizens, mostly from India's major minority community, and the subsequent pervasive subversion of governmental machinery to sabotage justice delivery to riot victims, has to be understood as a man-made disaster, writes R B Sreekumar

NIA files charge sheet in Pak-instigated espionage case

NIA files charge sheet in Pak-instigated espionage case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

National Investigation Agency filed the charge sheet in a court here in a case of alleged espionage and attempts to carry out sabotage activities in India at the instigation of Pakistan.

B'deshi militants keep security agencies on their toes

B'deshi militants keep security agencies on their toes

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

A terror alert has been issued in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh about a possible sabotage of the railways by militants from Bangladesh. The alert mentions that militants from Bangladesh could try and blow up the railway line between Mysore and Srirangapatanam in Karnataka.

I can't fire pro-CPI-M government servants: Mamata

I can't fire pro-CPI-M government servants: Mamata

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday claimed that pro-Communist Party of India - Marxist state government employees were trying to sabotage her government to give it a bad name, but cautioned the people against taking the law into their own hands.

We couldn't convince CAS on conspiracy: WFI chief

We couldn't convince CAS on conspiracy: WFI chief

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Wrestling Federation of India, on Friday, conceded that it was not being able to convince the Court of Arbitration for Sports' panel that grappler Narsingh Yadav was a victim of conspiracy and sabotage, and that was why he lost the case and was ejected from the Rio Olympics with a four-year ban.

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

'ISI is rarely questioned in Pakistan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.'

Mantralaya fire: Four police teams formed for probe

Mantralaya fire: Four police teams formed for probe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The police have formed four teams to probe the fire at Maharashtra Mantrayala, which claimed five lives, to ascertain if it was an accident or a case of sabotage.

Mantralaya fire: 3 dead, 16 injured; CM's office gutted

Mantralaya fire: 3 dead, 16 injured; CM's office gutted

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

A devastating fire in the Maharashtra government secretariat, including offices of the chief minister and the deputy chief minister, on Thursday left two persons dead and 16 injured and destroyed large number of files, raising questions on whether any sabotage was the cause.

Indian arrested in Pak for not carrying travel documents

Indian arrested in Pak for not carrying travel documents

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The Indian man, who has not been identified, was arrested from F-8 area of Islamabad for not having complete travel documents.

Jairam Ramesh responsible for UPA-2 policy paralysis: Moily

Jairam Ramesh responsible for UPA-2 policy paralysis: Moily

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The former Union minister also slammed Shashi Tharoor for his statement that praising the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for doing the right things would lend credibility to the opposition's criticism of him.

Ajit's 'revolt': Uncle-nephew feuds not new in Maharashtra politics

Ajit's 'revolt': Uncle-nephew feuds not new in Maharashtra politics

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

'The timing of the current episode involving Ajit Pawar is important. The episode has elements of deceit, betrayal and falsehood intertwined'

9 'rebel' NCP MLAs pledge loyalty to Sharad Pawar

9 'rebel' NCP MLAs pledge loyalty to Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

These MLAs were present when BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar were sworn in as chief minister and deputy chief minister at Raj Bhavan. Both the MLAs said they were with the Nationalist Congress Party and expressed solidarity with its president.

When dancing around a TREE was so much FUN!

When dancing around a TREE was so much FUN!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Sukanya Verma lists the memorable use of trees in Hindi movies.

Kerala: Protests over 'police inaction' in nun rape case

Kerala: Protests over 'police inaction' in nun rape case

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

They alleged that the police probing the case was trying to sabotage the investigation.

La Liga: Abandoned Real-Rayo game to be played on Monday

La Liga: Abandoned Real-Rayo game to be played on Monday

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Real Madrid have reluctantly agreed to play their La Liga match at Rayo Vallecano at 1745 GMT on Monday, a day after the game was abandoned because of alleged lighting sabotage at Rayo's Estadio de Vallecas stadium.

Street-fighter Mamata faces her biggest political battle

Street-fighter Mamata faces her biggest political battle

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'The way opposition parties such as the Nationalist Congress Party, Shiv Sena, the Samajwadi Party, Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Jharkhand Mukti Morch have supported her, if she wins, she will be the biggest opposition face for 2024'

Indo-Pak ties: Lessons of history, perils in the present

Indo-Pak ties: Lessons of history, perils in the present

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

If Pakistan forsakes the use of Islamist terror and other forms of sabotage and subversion as an instrument of state policy against India and accepts the reality and existence of India, then it will find India a more than willing partner, one that will go the extra mile like it has done in the case of Bangladesh, says Sushant Sareen.

There is nothing to hide: Navy chief on submarine mishap

There is nothing to hide: Navy chief on submarine mishap

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Navy Chief Admiral D K Joshi, while speaking about the explosion on board the Indian Navy's submarine INS Sindhurakshak, said there was "nothing to be hidden if there were any errors" behind the incident.

There was a loud sound when S11 caught fire: Mukul Roy

There was a loud sound when S11 caught fire: Mukul Roy

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Railway Minister Mukul Roy on Monday said that some injured passengers and a gateman had heard a loud sound when the S-11 coach of Tamil Nadu Express caught fire, but refused to say at this stage whether he suspected sabotage

Democracy, honesty, people of K'taka lost: Rahul

Democracy, honesty, people of K'taka lost: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Capping a three-week-long high-voltage intense power struggle triggered by a raft of resignations by rebel lawmakers that pushed the government to the brink of collapse, the motion in the Karnataka Assembly was defeated with 99 members voting for the motion and 105 against it.

Bickering in Haryana Cong after Hisar LS bypoll defeat

Bickering in Haryana Cong after Hisar LS bypoll defeat

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Internal bickering in the Haryana Congress on Friday came to the fore with the party "unanimously" passing a resolution demanding action against all those who "sabotaged" the party nominees' chances in the Hisar Lok Sabha bye-election.

Pak should immediately release Jadhav: Jaishankar

Pak should immediately release Jadhav: Jaishankar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

In a major victory for India, the International Court of Justice on Wednesday ruled that Pakistan must review the death sentence for Jadhav.

Jadhav verdict: A two-year wait for justice over

Jadhav verdict: A two-year wait for justice over

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Following is the timeline of the Kulbhushan Jadhav case.

PIX: How Kerala govt plans to protect Lord's treasure!

PIX: How Kerala govt plans to protect Lord's treasure!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Kerala government has given approval to a five-tier security system for the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple which has crores of rupees of valuables locked up in its vaults.

CBI must be brought under Lokpal: Bedi

CBI must be brought under Lokpal: Bedi

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Indicating that inclusion of Prime Minister under Lokpal may not remain their priority, Team Anna member Kiran Bedi on Wednesday said that bringing the Central Bureau of Investigation under the ombudsman will make anti-corruption efforts more effective than any other measure.