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Former Pakistan hockey captain makes shocking claims

Former Pakistan hockey captain makes shocking claims

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Pak hockey team were involved in smuggling in 1983, claims ex-captain Hanif Khan.

Haryana CM seeks more central forces to curb violence

Haryana CM seeks more central forces to curb violence

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday sought four additional companies of central forces following communal clashes in the state and said a battalion of the India Reserve Battalion will also be deployed in Nuh.

Indians among 6 migrants found dead in river near US-Canada border

Indians among 6 migrants found dead in river near US-Canada border

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Six bodies were recovered by police Thursday afternoon in a marshy area of Quebec near an overturned boat during an aerial search with the Canadian Coast Guard., according to Canadian news outlets CBC and CTV.

What Was The Most Dangerous Decade Post Independence?

What Was The Most Dangerous Decade Post Independence?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The competition for the worst or most perilous 10 years has always been between the 1960s and the 1980s, points out Shekhar Gupta.

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group arrested in Philippines

3 suspected members of Sikh extremist group arrested in Philippines

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Three suspected members of a Sikh extremist group on Interpol's red notice watchlist were arrested during a joint operation by the Philippine government agencies this month, according to an official.

NIA announces Rs 25 lakh bounty for Dawood Ibrahim

NIA announces Rs 25 lakh bounty for Dawood Ibrahim

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The National Investigation Agency has announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh for any information leading to the arrest of fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, a key accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, an official said on Thursday.

Griner finally released from Russian detention

Griner finally released from Russian detention

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Staley watched Griner grow from a first-overall WNBA draft pick in 2013 to one of the dominant forces in the league and an American superstar who collected two World Cup golds on top of her Olympic titles.

Kabaddi players raided in NIA's anti-terror operation in 76 spots in 8 states

Kabaddi players raided in NIA's anti-terror operation in 76 spots in 8 states

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

In a major crackdown on the nexus between gangsters, terrorist groups and drug smugglers based in foreign countries including Pakistan and Canada, the National Investigation Agency conducted raids at 76 locations across eight states on Tuesday and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition and cash to tune of Rs 1.5 crores.

Bhiwani accused's wife suffered miscarriage during police raid, say kin

Bhiwani accused's wife suffered miscarriage during police raid, say kin

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Rajasthan Police has denied the allegation of a woman who said her full-term pregnant daughter-in-law lost her child after she was assaulted by it during a raid at her house.

2 men found charred in Haryana: 6 held in Rajasthan

2 men found charred in Haryana: 6 held in Rajasthan

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Half a dozen people have been detained for interrogation in connection with the death of two Muslim men whose bodies were found in a car in Haryana after they were allegedly abducted by cow vigilantes, according to police.

Haryana family refutes police version, allege cow vigilantes killed son

Haryana family refutes police version, allege cow vigilantes killed son

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The family of a 22-year-old youth has accused cow vigilantes of thrashing him to death after branding him a cow smuggler in Nuh district, but the police said he died in a road accident.

Is Rajasthan new hub for narco smugglers?

Is Rajasthan new hub for narco smugglers?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Did the ISI choose the Rajasthan border to smuggle narcotics after striking deals with Indian smugglers, who would send the money to various terrorist groups in Kashmir?

Court grants bail to Iqbal Mirchi's aide, pulls up ED over trial delay

Court grants bail to Iqbal Mirchi's aide, pulls up ED over trial delay

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The Enforcement Directorate, probing the case, has claimed Yusuf had assisted Mirchi in buying properties in India using money earned through illegal activities.

3 IEDs in tiffin box on drone found near Pak border in Jammu

3 IEDs in tiffin box on drone found near Pak border in Jammu

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

On Monday night, BSF troops resorted to firing briefly along the India-Pakistan border in the Jammu district after hearing a humming sound which led to a suspicion that a drone was flying around.

Fresh political storm in Kerala after Swapna's revelations against CM

Fresh political storm in Kerala after Swapna's revelations against CM

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Minutes after she concluded her press conference, she told a TV channel that her colleague Sarith PS, who also worked with her at HRDS India, had been kidnapped in broad daylight from her home by 3 or 4 unknown people.

Journey of Atiq killers: From petty crimes to big don's murder

Journey of Atiq killers: From petty crimes to big don's murder

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The names of at least two of them already figure in the records of police stations in the state.

Most narcotics are shipped in Pakistan, Amit Shah tells conference

Most narcotics are shipped in Pakistan, Amit Shah tells conference

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday security in the ocean needs to be strengthened as most of the narcotic drugs are shipped in Pakistan and go via Iran to Sri Lanka and Africa.

Kerala HC rejects Swapna's pre-arrest bail plea; 12-member SIT to probe case

Kerala HC rejects Swapna's pre-arrest bail plea; 12-member SIT to probe case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Suresh and Sarith had moved a joint plea seeking protection from arrest in the case lodged by the police on the complaint of a ruling Left Democratic Front MLA's complaint alleging conspiracy behind her revelations against him, the chief minister and his family.

NIA raids in Delhi, 3 states against terrorist-gangster-drug smuggler nexus

NIA raids in Delhi, 3 states against terrorist-gangster-drug smuggler nexus

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Those covered under the raids also included gangsters involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

Indians frozen to death in Canada identified

Indians frozen to death in Canada identified

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

A special Indian team is camping in Manitoba to assist ongoing investigations by Canadian agencies and to render any consular services for the victims.

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

What is noticeable in both movies is the willingness with which both the ageing stars -- Kamal is 68 and Rajini, four years older at 72 with a kidney transplant that he has not shied away from acknowledging -- have learnt to respect their age and bodies, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a common man's house is on fire, he is infused with extraordinary strength.' 'He will go to any length to save his home and family even if he is not as big and strong as Sunnyji.'

Police station in-charge shifted after grenade attack in Punjab; 7 detained

Police station in-charge shifted after grenade attack in Punjab; 7 detained

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

A National Investigation Agency team, which reached the spot on Saturday evening, was also carrying out its investigation by visiting the spot, they said.

Rumours abound as BJP's Suvendu Adhikari seen with TMC leaders

Rumours abound as BJP's Suvendu Adhikari seen with TMC leaders

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

The meeting took place at Bamni Kali Temple at Suri in Birbhum district on Saturday which Adhikari visited ahead of Kali Puja celebrations.

Vikrant Rona Review

Vikrant Rona Review

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The plot keeps getting weirder by the minute, and scenes leapfrog round with no control... The end result is bafflement and boredom, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Money from drugs trade returns to Pak for terror activities in J-K: DGP

Money from drugs trade returns to Pak for terror activities in J-K: DGP

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Singh's comment comes close on the heels of a large stockpile of drugs, cash and weapons being recovered near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch.

Record cash, liquor seized as Himachal, Gujarat go to polls: EC

Record cash, liquor seized as Himachal, Gujarat go to polls: EC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Gujarat witnessed seizures of Rs 71.88 crore in just a few days after the announcement of the election

Guj ATS seizes drugs worth Rs 2,170 cr in 3 yrs; 73 people arrested

Guj ATS seizes drugs worth Rs 2,170 cr in 3 yrs; 73 people arrested

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

It claimed that Pakistani smugglers many times tried to use the Gujarat coast to smuggle drugs, but all such attempts were foiled.

Duty hike on cigarettes to have little impact on prices

Duty hike on cigarettes to have little impact on prices

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The duty hike on cigarettes by 16 per cent announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 would have a nominal impact of around 7-12 paise per stick across cigarette categories, according to experts. This upward revision in National Calamity Contingent Duty (NCCD) would have negligible impact on smokers and the companies could easily absorb the shock as it may not also have any resultant impact on margins, they said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharama in the Union Budget for 2023-24 on Wednesday proposed to revise and increase the duty on cigarettes to about 16 per cent.

India keeping an eye on visit of Chinese ship to Sri Lanka

India keeping an eye on visit of Chinese ship to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

India is concerned over the visit of a Chinese satellite tracking ship to Sri Lanka's Hambantota port as it signals an attempt by China to expand its maritime influence in the region, sources in defence and security establishment said on Tuesday.

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

"Dialogue is the only solution to the ongoing crisis in Manipur," Shah said.

Twin setbacks put Pinarayi on a sticky wicket

Twin setbacks put Pinarayi on a sticky wicket

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

For Pinarayi, a victory in Thrikkakara would have come as public endorsement of his development initiatives, including controversial K-Rail project, which has witnessed widespread protest

Chinese national involved in Adani's defence deals: Congress

Chinese national involved in Adani's defence deals: Congress

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The Congress on Monday alleged that a Chinese national played a 'dubious role' in the Adani Group's activities and asked the government if it was not concerned that the conglomerate may be involving that person in important defence contracts.

Farzi Review: Showy Shahid!

Farzi Review: Showy Shahid!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The hour-long episodes lurch from adrenaline-pumping to yawn-inducing, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Rs 21,000 cr heroin seized from containers in Mundra port; ED, DRI step in

Rs 21,000 cr heroin seized from containers in Mundra port; ED, DRI step in

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The consignment was imported by a trading company registered in Vijaywada in Andhra Pradesh.

Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax

Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Lakadbaggha takes up too many issues and does not do justice to them, points out Deepa Gahlot.

Amritpal Singh: From truck driver to Bhindranwale 2.0

Amritpal Singh: From truck driver to Bhindranwale 2.0

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Amritpal Singh has been styling himself on the lines of terrorist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who was killed during Operation Blue Star in 1984, by copying his attire, mannerisms, carrying an arrow, keeping a battery of armed bodyguards and taking the shield of religion.

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

India's historical focus on its continental borders has overshadowed its maritime ambitions, but that is changing quickly, notes Ajai Shukla.

BSF fires at suspected Pak drone along Jammu border

BSF fires at suspected Pak drone along Jammu border

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

They said a massive search operation has been launched to trace any weapon or explosive that it might have dropped.

Customs nets 23% more illegal gold consignments in Q1

Customs nets 23% more illegal gold consignments in Q1

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

A rise in import duty could be a reason for increase in illegal consignments, say experts.