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Galwan martyr Col Santosh Babu accorded Mahavir Chakra posthumously

Galwan martyr Col Santosh Babu accorded Mahavir Chakra posthumously

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Col Babu was awarded the gallantry medal for resisting the Chinese Army attack while establishing an observation post in the face of the enemy in the Galwan valley in the Ladakh sector during Operation Snow Leopard.

Fielding could be one of India's major weapon vs Pakistan

Fielding could be one of India's major weapon vs Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The only improvement India's fielding coach R Sridhar has targeted is greater accuracy with direct throws.

Mizoram, Assam border row escalates over encroachment claims

Mizoram, Assam border row escalates over encroachment claims

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Mizoram accused Assam of human rights violations, a charge denied by Guwahati which said on Monday that encroachment of its land was the crux of the border dispute between the two Northeastern states.

Chhattisgarh police give clean chit to Nandini Sundar in murder case

Chhattisgarh police give clean chit to Nandini Sundar in murder case

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The complainant had claimed that Sundar and others had visited Nama village and asked Shamnath to support the naxal cause

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

On Jawaharlal Nehru's 134th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts incidents where the first prime minister showed exemplary courage, bravery and integrity.

National-level volleyball player hacked to death by 'spurned lover'

National-level volleyball player hacked to death by 'spurned lover'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

One of her coaches who came to her rescue was also injured after being grazed by the dagger.

Naxal attack: Bodies of 20 jawans recovered, toll rises to 22

Naxal attack: Bodies of 20 jawans recovered, toll rises to 22

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

In a major joint offensive, separate joint teams of security forces, comprising over 2,000 personnel, had launched an anti-Naxal operation from Bijapur and Sukma districts in the South Bastar forests, considered as the Maoist stronghold, on Friday night.

Huge win for India as G20 adopts New Delhi declaration

Huge win for India as G20 adopts New Delhi declaration

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

"Have just got the good news that due to the hard work of our teams and your cooperation, a consensus has been reached on New Delhi G20 Leaders Summit Declaration," Modi said while addressing the second session of the Summit at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

'Could use harsher words...': Jaishankar on Pak, terror

'Could use harsher words...': Jaishankar on Pak, terror

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Why don't I hear sharp European condemnation of these practices which have been going on for multiple decades? he asked in response to a question.

NIA books killers of Udaipur tailor under UAPA

NIA books killers of Udaipur tailor under UAPA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The National Investigation Agency Wednesday registered a case under the anti-terror Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with the 'heinous murder' of a tailor in Rajasthan's Udaipur by two people who, the agency said, wanted to 'strike terror among the masses across the country'.

Swiatek stays perched at No 1 with march into Montreal quarters

Swiatek stays perched at No 1 with march into Montreal quarters

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Alcaraz outlasts Hurkacz, Ruud stunned at Canadian Open

Kejriwal announces highest-ever compensation for slain cop

Kejriwal announces highest-ever compensation for slain cop

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

In one of the highest such compensations, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday granted Rs one crore financial assistance to the family of a Delhi police constable who was allegedly beaten to death by suspected liquor mafia in Ghitorni area of South Delhi last week.

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

As the second season of The Night Manager hits the OTT screen, Deepa Gahlot looks back at the top spy thrillers on streaming platforms.

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

During the day-long debate, the lines between science and religion often got blurred with many invoking religious texts and the contribution of 'rishi munis' to highlight India's tryst with the extra-terrestrial world.

Hidma Madvi, the Maoist behind the CRPF attacks

Hidma Madvi, the Maoist behind the CRPF attacks

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The Maoist who has emerged as the major threat to the security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district.

West-Russia rift over Ukraine derails G20 FM meet's joint communique

West-Russia rift over Ukraine derails G20 FM meet's joint communique

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The G20 foreign ministers' meeting on Thursday was unable to come out with a joint communique due to sharp differences over the Ukraine conflict despite persistent efforts by host India to build consensus.

The Holy Waterfalls and the Great Guru

The Holy Waterfalls and the Great Guru

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

It is on the exact spot where the Guru is said to have created 108 waterfalls, that the Yangtse clash took place between the Indian Army and the Chinese PLA on the night of December 9, 2022. As it had done in Ladakh in May 2020, the PLA tried to change the unmarked LAC in the Yangtse sector in Arunachal Pradesh. It was the most serious border incident since the Galwan Valley clash in June 2020, notes Claude Arpi.

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.' 'I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was retribution.'

NZ prove you don't need sledging to succeed: Greg Chappell

NZ prove you don't need sledging to succeed: Greg Chappell

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Chappell also threw some light on the 'Sandpaper Gate' scandal of 2018 as the former Aussie captain said that he had huge 'sympathy' for Australian batter Steve Smith.

Cruelty is inherent in Jallikattu: PETA

Cruelty is inherent in Jallikattu: PETA

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Activists say it is unwarranted to use executive action to make way through the SC ruling against Jallikattu.

Terrorist behind Bangladesh Eid attack identified

Terrorist behind Bangladesh Eid attack identified

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The young attacker was Abir Rahman, a North South University student who had been missing for the past eight months.

Phas Gaye Re Obama

Phas Gaye Re Obama

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The Democrats, especially the Biden administration, wanted to deliver a sharper message to Mr Modi than would be possible in a formal summit setting. So, why not get the most prominent Democrat in decades to deliver it?, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Why We IAF Pilots Love Our Ray-Bans

Why We IAF Pilots Love Our Ray-Bans

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'I was a young pilot in the IAF and Tom Cruise (with his genuine Ray-Bans) was now an icon with his sensational performance in Top Gun.' 'The IAF, maybe influenced by the movie, decided to 'issue' pilots Ray-Bans as part of their flying kit,' remembers IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

No separate norm for lawmakers on suspension of conviction, sentence: SC

No separate norm for lawmakers on suspension of conviction, sentence: SC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The bench said that it has to be in exceptional circumstances when the conviction needs to be stayed and it cannot be a norm.

6 including 2 juveniles arrested for RPG attack on Punjab police station

6 including 2 juveniles arrested for RPG attack on Punjab police station

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The attack was carried out at the directions of an intelligence agency of the neighbouring country, director general of police Gaurav Yadav said pointing to Pakistan.

Sensex tumbles 383 pts on escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

Sensex tumbles 383 pts on escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The BSE benchmark Sensex plummeted about 383 points to close at 57,300-level on Tuesday, tracking massive selloffs in global markets. After sinking about 1,300 points in early deals, the Sensex staged a sharp recovery but still ended 382.91 points or 0.66 per cent lower at 57,300.68. The NSE Nifty too reclaimed part of its early losses before closing 114.45 points or 0.67 per cent lower at 17,092.20. On the Sensex chart, Tata Steel, TCS and SBI fell the most, losing as much as 3.64 per cent. Of the 30 Sensex constituents, 20 closed in the red. "Escalations in Ukraine tensions with Russia recognising two pro-Russian rebel regions have aggravated the crisis. "The economic consequences are already visible in higher crude and gold prices," VK Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at Geojit Financial Services, said.

Student detained over LGBT rights activists' murders in Bangladesh

Student detained over LGBT rights activists' murders in Bangladesh

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Bangladesh police detained a college student and claimed to have found some "important evidence" in connection with the brutal killing of two gay rights activists.

Mexico prison riot leaves 52 dead

Mexico prison riot leaves 52 dead

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

At least 52 inmates were killed in a Mexican prison brawl on Thursday, as prisoners fought with bats, sticks and blades and ignited a fire in the overcrowded penitentiary.

Assam cops kill 2 during eviction drive, probe ordered

Assam cops kill 2 during eviction drive, probe ordered

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The public protest had erupted over the demand for rehabilitation of nearly 800 families evicted from the land they were living on for decades.

CBI arrests 2 in case related to post-poll violence in Bengal

CBI arrests 2 in case related to post-poll violence in Bengal

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The CBI has carried out searches at 15 locations in connection with the case related to attempt to murder of Dharma Mandal who suffered serious injuries after his family was attacked on May 14 night at their home in Nadia district's Chapra.

Darlings Is Daring, Not Superficial

Darlings Is Daring, Not Superficial

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

I cannot think of another Hindi movie that has, without so much as a hint of cynicism or speechifying, brought out that fundamental fact of Muslims being an integral part of the Indian culture while being at the same time a subculture with its own polite niceties, observes Sreehari Nair.

BJP worker killed in cow vigilante attack in Karnataka

BJP worker killed in cow vigilante attack in Karnataka

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The coastal districts of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada have been reporting cases of cow vigilantism in the last several years.

Domestic help arrested for murder of JK top cop

Domestic help arrested for murder of JK top cop

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Yasir Lohar's arrest followed a major all-night manhunt, police said in a statement, adding that his interrogation had begun.

NIA busts Pak-sponsored Al Qaeda module, arrests 9 men

NIA busts Pak-sponsored Al Qaeda module, arrests 9 men

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The module was also planning to carry out targeted killings in India and was in the advanced stage of procuring arms, including automatic rifles and pistols, ammunition and explosives to carry out the attacks, he said.

Farmers deviated from fixed routes, violated conditions for parade

Farmers deviated from fixed routes, violated conditions for parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Not carrying weapons, following fixed routes and entering Delhi with tractors sans trolleys, were among the several conditions set by farmer leaders and police that were violated by participants of the tractor parade in New Delhi on Tuesday.

India led G20 very well to date, but...: US

India led G20 very well to date, but...: US

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

India as the G20 host has a 'unique role' to play in bringing about an end to the war in Ukraine due to its 'longstanding historical' ties to Russia, the United States has said, expressing hope to work closely with New Delhi to find a way to stop the conflict.

How the markets will fare this week

How the markets will fare this week

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has spooked financial markets globally, will set the tone for Dalal Street this week amid concerns over energy prices and foreign fund outflows, analysts said. Participants will also track key macroeconomic signals like GDP estimates and PMI data for manufacturing and services sectors to be announced this week, they added. "With earnings season behind us and given the overall sentiments, markets are expected to move in sync with global peers in the coming week. "A close eye will be kept on the developments concerning the Russia - Ukraine crisis and considering the inflation overhang, market participants will also observe movements in energy prices," said Shrikant Chouhan, Head of Equity Research (Retail), Kotak Securities Ltd.

Afghan man deported from Nagpur joined Taliban: Police

Afghan man deported from Nagpur joined Taliban: Police

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

"The man, Noor Mohammad Ajiz Mohammad, 30, was found staying in Nagpur since the last 10 years illegally. He was living in a rented place in Dighori area of the city. Acting on a tip-off, the police had started keeping a watch on his activities. He was finally nabbed and deported to Afghanistan on June 23," he said.

DU professor Nandini Sundar booked for tribal man's murder

DU professor Nandini Sundar booked for tribal man's murder

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

An FIR was lodged against DU Professor Nandini Sundar for the murder of Shamnath Baghel, based on the complaint of his wife on Saturday.

'US Won't Pressure India On Russia'

'US Won't Pressure India On Russia'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

'Washington appears to be playing the long game, and making the argument to India that over the longer term, Russia -- sanctioned, cash-strapped, isolated by the West -- will no longer be a viable defence partner for India'