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Trump blames Obama, Biden as 67 feared dead in US air crash

Trump blames Obama, Biden as 67 feared dead in US air crash

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Following the mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a United States Army helicopter in which all 67 are feared dead, President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed former Democratic Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama for lowering air safety standards.

Indian Soldiers In Action!

Indian Soldiers In Action!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Exercise Harimau Shakti began at the Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya on October 23, 2023 and will conclude on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Nearly 120 military personnel from India and Malaysia are taking part in the exercise, which aims to strengthen military capabilities and enhance the synergy between the two nations.

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Keeping up his tradition of celebrating the festival with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sir Creek near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district and offered sweets to jawans.

Trump calls Putin 'smart', but warns him of sanctions if...

Trump calls Putin 'smart', but warns him of sanctions if...

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Former US President Donald Trump said he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin anytime, but warned of potential sanctions if Russia doesn't engage in negotiations on Ukraine. Trump criticized current President Joe Biden's handling of the conflict, claiming that the war wouldn't have happened under his presidency. He also raised concerns about the number of casualties in Ukraine, suggesting that the reported figures are not accurate. Trump also highlighted the financial burden of the conflict on the US and called for increased contributions from European Union members.

Azad has become BJP's loyal soldier: Congress

Azad has become BJP's loyal soldier: Congress

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Azad ended his five-decade association with the Congress last month, saying the party was comprehensively destroyed and lashing out at Rahul Gandhi for "demolishing" its entire consultative mechanism.

'I'm Dying So That Others Are Saved'

'I'm Dying So That Others Are Saved'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

'I am committing suicide because I was subject to torture and humiliation in the police station.'

JK: 3 soldiers die after falling into gorge along LoC

JK: 3 soldiers die after falling into gorge along LoC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

An Army official said the JCO and two other rank soldiers were on a routine patrol in Macchil sector when the trio slipped into the gorge on Tuesday.

Israel seizes control of buffer zone at Syrian border

Israel seizes control of buffer zone at Syrian border

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

After taking control of the buffer zone along the Israeli-Syrian border, the Israel Defence Forces released photos from the Syrian side of Mount Hermon, a strategic peak in the Golan Heights on Monday morning.

Chhaava Review: Big Thumbs Up!

Chhaava Review: Big Thumbs Up!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Chhaava deserves 2 stars for the historically half-baked film that it is, but 4 stars just for its attempt on making a film on Sambhaji, observes Prasanna D Zore.

What Are These Soldiers Doing In Gulmarg?

What Are These Soldiers Doing In Gulmarg?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Security has been beefed up in the famous tourist destination in Kashmir after it experienced a significant influx of tourists, eager to experience the snow.

The Russian Soldier Sentenced To Life

The Russian Soldier Sentenced To Life

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Russian soldier Vadim Shishimarin, 21, was sentenced to life in prison by a Ukrainian court in Kyiv on Monday, May 23, 2022, for killing an unarmed civilian in the first war crimes trial arising from Russia's February 24 invasion.

Amid LAC standoff, soldiers play cricket in Ladakh

Amid LAC standoff, soldiers play cricket in Ladakh

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The Indian Army has released photos and videos of its soldiers playing cricket at a very high-altitude forward location in eastern Ladakh amid the lingering border row with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the region.

Spirit of Ukraine: Svitolina dedicates win to her nation

Spirit of Ukraine: Svitolina dedicates win to her nation

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Svitolina wants to give Ukraine a 'little light' after reaching quarter-finals

'After This Film, People Will Salute Firefighters'

'After This Film, People Will Salute Firefighters'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'Fauji jo hain, woh desh sambhalta hain, border sambhalta hain, hum shehar sambhalte hain (Soldiers protect the country, the border, we protect the city).'

Thousands At Terror Victims' Funerals

Thousands At Terror Victims' Funerals

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Thousands attended the funerals of Indian Army porters Zahoor Ahmad Mir and Mushtaq Ahmad Chaudary who were murdered by terrorists who attacked an army vehicle in the Botapathri area of Gulmarg on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards has announced its National and Regional Award winners, celebrating talent from 56 countries.

Another Indian dies in Ukraine war, MEA asks Russia to...

Another Indian dies in Ukraine war, MEA asks Russia to...

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

India on Tuesday pressed Russia to release all the Indians recruited by the Russian military, following the death of another Indian national in the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone, taking the death toll to 10.

Army Prepares For 25th Kargil Vijay Divas

Army Prepares For 25th Kargil Vijay Divas

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of the Indian Army preparations for the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Divas in Drass Kargil.

The 58 Unknown Soldiers Who Died

The 58 Unknown Soldiers Who Died

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Russian bombardment continued to devastate Mykolaiv, Luhansk, Chasiv Yar, Bakhmut and Donbas in Ukraine.

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