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251 Myanmar's refugees sought shelter in Mizoram after airstrikes: Official

251 Myanmar's refugees sought shelter in Mizoram after airstrikes: Official

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The Myanmar armed forces had launched two aerial attacks targeting Camp Victoria, the military headquarters of CNA located close to the India-Myanmar border, on January 10 and 11.

Ukraine: A Junkyard Left By War

Ukraine: A Junkyard Left By War

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

A sapper of the Ukrainian State Emergency Service stands atop parts of different Russian missiles and rockets collected by his colleagues in Kharkiv.

Another low-intensity blast near Golden Temple in 30 hours, one injured

Another low-intensity blast near Golden Temple in 30 hours, one injured

Rediff.com8 May 2023

One person was injured in a low-intensity explosion that took place on a heritage street near the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Monday morning, close to the spot where a blast was reported on May 6, the police said.

Why KBC Still SCARES Amitabh Bachchan

Why KBC Still SCARES Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Amitabh Bachchan, surprisingly, feels a sense 'dar' as to how he will conduct himself on KBC.

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

'This Fight Is Against Terrorism'

'This Fight Is Against Terrorism'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'99.6 per cent is occupied by Arab countries in the Middle East; Israel occupies just 0.4 per cent of the entire Middle East.' 'That 0.4 per cent is also a big issue for them.'

What Is Zelenskyy Doing In School?

What Is Zelenskyy Doing In School?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a ceremony to mark the start of the school year in Irpin.

Despair And Hope Amidst Ukraine's Ruins

Despair And Hope Amidst Ukraine's Ruins

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Although Russian shelling has largely ceased in Kharkiv, the attacks destroyed many houses and large apartment buildings, especially in the northern part of the city, leaving thousands of residents homeless.

RDX in Ghazipur IED didn't go off due to glitch in circuit: NSG

RDX in Ghazipur IED didn't go off due to glitch in circuit: NSG

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The National Security Guard has informed the Delhi police that the IED recovered recently from the Ghazipur flower market had a timer device attached to it and had ammonium nitrate and RDX as its components, official sources said on Monday.

Ukrainian Soldiers Keep Russians At Bay

Ukrainian Soldiers Keep Russians At Bay

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

In recent weeks, Russia has concentrated its firepower on Ukraine's Donbas region, where it has long backed two separatist regions at war with the Ukrainian government since 2014.

SC overrules HC order for CBI probe into attack on minister's convoy

SC overrules HC order for CBI probe into attack on minister's convoy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The apex court said the high court will be at liberty to take a fresh view on whether the investigation by the state police has been fair and proper, and if not, whether a case has been made out for the transfer of the investigation to the CBI.

Putin's Army Suffers Setback in Kharkiv

Putin's Army Suffers Setback in Kharkiv

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Russia suffered a serious military setback when its forces had to withdraw from the Kharkiv region.

'I still have two pieces of shrapnel in my body'

'I still have two pieces of shrapnel in my body'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

His watch has stopped at 6.47 pm, the exact moment a bomb had wreaked havoc in Dadar, Mumbai, and irreversibly changed his life on July 13, Shirish Kandalgaonkar tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar

The Many Faces of War in Ukraine

The Many Faces of War in Ukraine

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The Ukrainian military continues to collect the bodies of Russian troops killed in battle zones outside of Kharkiv for identification and the eventuality of possible repatriation.

Taliban executed photojournalist Danish Siddiqui: Report

Taliban executed photojournalist Danish Siddiqui: Report

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'Siddiqui was alive when the Taliban captured him. The Taliban verified Siddiqui's identity and then executed him, as well as those with him'

Details of SL cricketers injured in gun attack

Details of SL cricketers injured in gun attack

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Five Sri Lankan cricketers plus the assistant coach were wounded when around a dozen gunmen attacked their bus as it drove under police escort on Tuesday to the Gadaffi stadium in Lahore.

Benfica bus stoned after first game back, two players injured

Benfica bus stoned after first game back, two players injured

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Fans had gathered outside the gates of Benfica's stadium in Lisbon to support the team because restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak prevented them entering the ground.

I was prepared to die, but only after killing the terrorists

I was prepared to die, but only after killing the terrorists

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The terrorists now knew that I was the only one in the room, that I was injured and that I could not continue this battle for long.

Punjab cops recovers grenades dropped by drone from Pak

Punjab cops recovers grenades dropped by drone from Pak

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The box of hand grenades had been attached with a wooden frame and was lowered from the drone to the ground with a nylon rope, said police, adding that they recovered it on Sunday evening.

'I have been hit!'

'I have been hit!'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Air Commodore Jawahar Lal Bhargava recalls how he ejected from his failing aircraft in Pakistan during the 1971 War.

Dortmund's Bartra recovering well after injuries from bus blast

Dortmund's Bartra recovering well after injuries from bus blast

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Bartra, who joined Dortmund for 8 million euros ($8.49 million) from Barcelona at the start of the season, was operated on for a broken wrist and shrapnel in his arm.

What links Boston bomber to Times Square terrorist

What links Boston bomber to Times Square terrorist

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev walked into a New Hampshire fireworks store two months before his deadly attack and asked for the "biggest and loudest" kit in the store -- then got another set free.

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

It will never be possible to recreate an exact account of this epic battle to remember and honour other brave jawans, but one thing that the nation will always do is to bow down their heads in respect and reverence at the war memorial at Chushul called 'The Rezang La War Memorial -- Ahir Dham'.

Bangalore blast: CCTV footage shows 3 'suspicious men'

Bangalore blast: CCTV footage shows 3 'suspicious men'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

The bomb planted in front of the Bharatiya Janata Party's office in Karnataka on Wednesday contained ammonium nitrate, shrapnel and a timer, according to the forensic laboratory that analysed the explosive.Police officials have compared the ingredients of the bomb with those used in the Hyderabad blasts in February this year. Though the bomb used in Bangalore was a more powerful one compared to the one used in Hyderabad, the damage was lesser.

IED, ammonium nitrate used in B'lore blast: Police

IED, ammonium nitrate used in B'lore blast: Police

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Police sources have told rediff.com that ammonium nitrate, shrapnel, a digital clock and and improvised explosive device formed Wednesday's Bangalore bomb composition, which injured 16 people. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

Twin blasts kill 4 people in Russia, injure 60

Twin blasts kill 4 people in Russia, injure 60

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

At least four people were killed and 60 others, mostly policemen, injured in twin blasts in Russia's southern city of Makhachkala. The explosions within metres of each other rocked the capital of the North Caucasus region of Dagestan on Thursday.

2 kilograms of explosives used in Delhi blast: MHA

2 kilograms of explosives used in Delhi blast: MHA

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

About 2 kilograms of explosives were used in the blast outside Delhi high court on Wednesday morning which killed at least 11 people and injured over 76 others, the Union home ministry said.

Bomb found at Howrah station, defused

Bomb found at Howrah station, defused

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

A powerful bomb contained in a can was found at the Howrah railway station in Kolkata on Thursday, but it was defused before it could cause any damage

ISIS claims responsibility for attack on media house in Pak

ISIS claims responsibility for attack on media house in Pak

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

The dreaded Islamic State militant group on Thursday claimed responsibility for the attack on a Pakistani media house that had injured one person.

Two CRPF men injured in Naxal blast in Chhattisgarh

Two CRPF men injured in Naxal blast in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The Naxals on Wednesday carried out two powerful blasts in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, injuring two Central Reserve Police Force personnel. The blast comes a day before Lok Sabha polls in the area.

Indians in Gaza safe, prefer to stay on

Indians in Gaza safe, prefer to stay on

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Indians in the Gaza Strip, which is being pounded by Israelis, are safe. The Indian mission in Tel Aviv is constantly monitoring the situation since the violence flared up in the coastal enclave twelve days ago, leaving more than 650 people dead, including almost a third of them children.

Jaipur blast toll rises to 65

Jaipur blast toll rises to 65

Rediff.com20 May 2008

The Rajasthan Police picked up one more youth for questioning in connection with last week's serial bomb blasts in the Pink City as two more people succumbed to shrapnel wounds raising the death toll to 65.

Kashmir ammo depot fire rages

Kashmir ammo depot fire rages

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Villagers have been asked not to come back till the place is cleared.

Fire in JK arms depot; villagers flee area

Fire in JK arms depot; villagers flee area

Rediff.com11 Aug 2007

The blaze, an army spokesman here said was caused by an accidental fire inside the field ordinance depot.

Surat on high alert; 2 cars with explosives found

Surat on high alert; 2 cars with explosives found

Rediff.com27 Jul 2008

A live bomb was defused near a hospital and two cars stuffed with explosives were found in and on the outskirts of Surat on Sunday, sparking a high security alert in the diamond city. The police have seized a car laden with explosives from Punagam area on the outskirts of Surat city, Police Inspector M R Chavda said.

Doctors in Syria save lifeless baby born after airstrike

Doctors in Syria save lifeless baby born after airstrike

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The emotional moment when doctors delivered the baby of a Syrian woman injured by an airstrike.

J&K: 2 more killed in army depot fire

J&K: 2 more killed in army depot fire

Rediff.com12 Aug 2007

The toll in the fire and blasts at Field Ordnance Depot at Khundroo in the south Kashmir district has now risen to four with two killed and over 40 injured on Saturday.

Breaking tradition, Chief Guest Obama arrives in 'Beast' for R-Day

Breaking tradition, Chief Guest Obama arrives in 'Beast' for R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The chief guest normally travels with the Indian president in his car.

Delhi police probing Punjab angle

Delhi police probing Punjab angle

Rediff.com24 May 2005

5 injured after gun goes off in New York's famed Waldorf hotel

5 injured after gun goes off in New York's famed Waldorf hotel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

A woman was accidentally shot in the head and four others suffered injuries at a wedding at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Saturday after a man accidentally fired off his gun.