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Assam: 3 ULFA men held, detonators recovered

Assam: 3 ULFA men held, detonators recovered

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

The police are on the look out for a 'few dumps of explosives' that have already been sneaked into the city by ULFA militants with intention to disrupt I-Day celebrations.

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Concern is growing among healthcare experts who believe that if people do not follow the lockdown or social distancing seriously, the situation can quickly go out of control.

CBI registers PE to probe 'graft' in Embraer deal

CBI registers PE to probe 'graft' in Embraer deal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

The agency started a PE against unknown officials of Defence Ministry.

BJP trying to subvert democracy in Maharashtra: Sonia

BJP trying to subvert democracy in Maharashtra: Sonia

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Addressing the Congress Parliamentary Party meeting in Parliament House, she also attacked the governor of the state, Bhagat Singh Koshyari, saying he had acted in an "unprecedented and reprehensible manner".

Ebola: Six 'high risk' passengers from WAfrica quarantined

Ebola: Six 'high risk' passengers from WAfrica quarantined

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Six people deemed "high risk" Ebola suspects were today admitted to a quarantine facility at Delhi airport, health ministry said on Monday.

NSA collected millions of SMS messages a day, says report

NSA collected millions of SMS messages a day, says report

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

The United States National Security Agency collected almost 200 million mobile phone text messages a day from around the world that allowed it to extract contact networks and credit card data of users, according to the latest leaks from whistleblower Edward Snowden.

India's COVID-19 recovery rate improves, fatality rate dips: Govt

India's COVID-19 recovery rate improves, fatality rate dips: Govt

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

India is the seventh worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of the number of infections, after the US, Brazil, Russia, the UK, Spain and Italy. While the recovery rate in coronavirus infections is improving and has reached 48.19 per cent in India, there has been steady decline in the case fatality which is now 2.83 per cent, the health ministry said.

Iran resumes uranium enrichment

Iran resumes uranium enrichment

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Iran has said its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, but the United States accuses it of seeking to develop atomic weapons.

Has the US opened a Pandora's box?

Has the US opened a Pandora's box?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Since Monday, visitors arriving in the United States by air and sea are being fingerprinted and photographed as part of the Homeland Security Department's new biometric surveillance to prevent terrorists from sneaking into the country.

US hopes snooping on BJP won't impact ties

US hopes snooping on BJP won't impact ties

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The United States has hoped its National Security Agency surveillance on the Bharatiya Janata Party, revelation of which has highly been objected by New Delhi, would not have an adverse impact on the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

We DON'T have a domestic spying programme: Obama

We DON'T have a domestic spying programme: Obama

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

President Barack Obama has denied that the United States has a domestic spying programme but said the work done by the National Security Agency is a "critical component" in keeping the country safe from outside threats.

NSA spying: Snowden offers help to Germany

NSA spying: Snowden offers help to Germany

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

United States intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden has offered help to Germany to probe the National Security Agency's alleged spying on Chancellor Angela Merkel and other covert surveillance operations.

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Why the rise of China's military worries the world

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

There is growing alarm at the inexorable rise of China, both of its military prowess and its aggressive bullying of other countries plus its subjugation of whole portions of its own population.

COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts

COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Coronavirus is a '12-18 months' problem and the world is not going to be free of this till 2021, says Professor Ashish Jha.

Coronavirus scare: Flyers from China to be screened at 7 airports

Coronavirus scare: Flyers from China to be screened at 7 airports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Airlines flying in from any airport in China including Hong Kong have been asked to make in-flight announcements requesting passengers with history of fever and cough and travel to Wuhan city in the past 14 days to self-declare at the port of arrival in order to facilitate early isolation, according to an official statement.

India sees new single-day spike as Unlock 1 to begin next week

India sees new single-day spike as Unlock 1 to begin next week

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

In its morning update, the Union health ministry said the total number of positive cases has reached 2,16,919 with a record spike of 9,304 new cases since Wednesday 8 am across the country, while the death toll has increased to 6,075 with 260 more fatalities in this period. A PTI tally of figures announced by different states and union territories, as of 9.50 pm, showed a higher number of confirmed cases across the country at 2,17,389 and the death toll at 6,233.

A world of anomalies

A world of anomalies

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

Scientists identify ways of preventing next pandemic

Scientists identify ways of preventing next pandemic

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

There can be no one answer to the question at the centre of an anxious debate across a world coping with COVID-19 and wondering what will happen if another one comes, but the global scientific community has been working on multiple tracks to ensure that humankind is better prepared.

US lawmaker compares Snowden with Mahatma Gandhi

US lawmaker compares Snowden with Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

A senior lawmaker from United States President Barack Obama's Democratic party has compared intelligence leaker Edward Snowden with Mahatma Gandhi, saying the controversial whistleblower was engaged in a "non-violent" act of "civil disobedience".

New swine flu with pandemic potential found in China

New swine flu with pandemic potential found in China

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The study noted that humans are not protected from the G4 virus by the immunity offered by other human influenza vaccine strains, indicating that there is no preexisting population immunity to the virus.

COVID-19 doubling rate 11 days, fatality 3.2%: Govt

COVID-19 doubling rate 11 days, fatality 3.2%: Govt

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Also, the recovery rate in COVID-19 patients has progressively improved from 13.06 per cent to over 25 per cent in the country over the last 14 days. Addressing a press briefing, Joint Secretary in the ministry Lav Agarwal said the doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in several states is better than the national average.

Snowden promises more US intelligence leaks

Snowden promises more US intelligence leaks

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Fugitive United States intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has said he would like to leak more secrets after disseminating documents on a complex network of snooping on phone and internet communications across the globe.

US considering Indian request of armed drones for IAF

US considering Indian request of armed drones for IAF

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

The Trump Administration's consideration in this regard comes months after a successful meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump at the White House on June 26.

SHOCKER! 2-year-old boy accidentally kills mother in US store

SHOCKER! 2-year-old boy accidentally kills mother in US store

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

In a tragic incident, a two-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his mother after taking a gun from her purse while she was shopping at a Walmart store in the United States.

US begins fingerprinting, photographing visitors

US begins fingerprinting, photographing visitors

Rediff.com6 Jan 2004

Most foreigners arriving in the country will have two fingers scanned by an inkless device and a digital photograph taken by immigration officials.

A glimpse into US soldiers' life on the frontline in Iraq

A glimpse into US soldiers' life on the frontline in Iraq

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Here is a glimpse into US soldiers' life battling against IS.

Here are some magnificent flying machines at Aero India!

Here are some magnificent flying machines at Aero India!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The Bengaluru skies dazzled with somersaults and stunts by metal birds.

CGS Barracuda, first Indian warship to be exported

CGS Barracuda, first Indian warship to be exported

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

India will export its first warship later this month, a move that is seen as a big leap for the country's defence public sector units.

Did India apprehend and return Dubai princess fleeing torture?

Did India apprehend and return Dubai princess fleeing torture?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The operation, which the sources said was coordinated by NSA Ajit Doval, led to the rendition of the 33-year-old princess, who has said she was seeking to escape torture inflicted by her father, UAE PM and Dubai ruler Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum.

Trudeau gets to work; pulls out Canadian jets from US-led anti-IS campaign

Trudeau gets to work; pulls out Canadian jets from US-led anti-IS campaign

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

On Tuesday, Trudeau called up United States President Barack Obama to convey that he would make good on a campaign promise to withdraw Canada's jets from the United States-led bombing campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

Army gets new teeth; K9 Vajra, M777 inducted

Army gets new teeth; K9 Vajra, M777 inducted

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Three M777 Ultra Light Howitzers, ten K9 Vajra tracked self propelled guns and field artillery tractors were inducted into the Indian Army.

Pak sealed 182 madrassas since Peshawar school attack

Pak sealed 182 madrassas since Peshawar school attack

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Law-enforcement agencies have registered 2,337 cases for hate speeches and material and arrested 2,195 people.

Pak gets 8 US aircraft free

Pak gets 8 US aircraft free

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

26/11 anniversary: Mumbai is still in danger

26/11 anniversary: Mumbai is still in danger

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Even as the Maharashtra government claims it is implementing in phases the Ram Pradhan committee report, which examined the government's response to the 26/11 terror attacks, gaping holes still exist in the security apparatus.

If our army wants to avoid the fate of Saddam's army...

If our army wants to avoid the fate of Saddam's army...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

'... it must network its battlefield units quickly, securely, robustly,' notes Ajai Shukla.

How Modi can thwart Xi

How Modi can thwart Xi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'The world does not care about the tension on our border.' 'India has to emerge as a strong economic power.' 'Respect comes when the world sees a country with a direction and leadership that has a vision,' points out Ramesh Menon.

Could India be heading for a short war with China?

Could India be heading for a short war with China?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'The numbers of troops on both sides are enormous.' 'They are about 50,000-60,000 soldiers facing each other in that sector -- that's about the total number of troops that both sides had in the 1962 War in all sectors.'

4 killed in northern California shooting rampage

4 killed in northern California shooting rampage

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The shooting began at a home in the rural community of Rancho Tehama, about 195 kilometre from Sacramento, on Tuesday morning.

Domestic violence case against US soccer star dismissed

Domestic violence case against US soccer star dismissed

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The domestic violence case against Hope Solo, a goalkeeper for the US women's soccer team, was dismissed by a Seattle-area judge on Tuesday, local broadcaster King 5 reported.