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MEA asks Indians not to undertake non-essential travel to Lanka

MEA asks Indians not to undertake non-essential travel to Lanka

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Those requiring to undertake emergency travels can contact the High Commission of India in Colombo.

'Loss or challenge has never put the CRPF on the backfoot'

'Loss or challenge has never put the CRPF on the backfoot'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

'Eeit ka jawab patthar se denge.' 'We will do whatever it takes to ensure that such a loss does not happen again.'

Mumbai Jet crew member injured in Brussels discharged from hospital

Mumbai Jet crew member injured in Brussels discharged from hospital

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Nidhi Chaphekar, a Jet Airways crew member who was injured in the Brussels airport bombings, has been discharged from a hospital in Mumbai.

Athletes warned not to wear big country logos to Sochi

Athletes warned not to wear big country logos to Sochi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Athletes heading to the Sochi Winter Olympics have been warned not to wear team kit with large logos promoting their country on their way to Russia due to security concerns, British Olympic officials said on Thursday.

Sangakkara urges Lankans to maintain peace after communal riots

Sangakkara urges Lankans to maintain peace after communal riots

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Sangakkara, who was appointed the first non-British president of prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) earlier this month, expressed shock at the communal riots in the island nation.

Amit Shah spends night at CRPF camp in Pulwama

Amit Shah spends night at CRPF camp in Pulwama

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

"I want to spend one night with you people and understand your problems," Shah said addressing the security personnel at the CRPF campus, adding it was his 'most important' engagement during his visit to the Union territory.

NIA searches on for 2nd day in IS Kerala-TN case

NIA searches on for 2nd day in IS Kerala-TN case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

After carrying out searches at seven locations in the city on Wednesday, the NIA had detained six people for questioning and arrested prime accused Mohammed Azarudeen, who was a Facebook friend of Sri Lankan Easter Day blasts mastermind Zahra Hashim.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa: A 'war hero' detested by his admirers

Gotabaya Rajapaksa: A 'war hero' detested by his admirers

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Though dubbed as the "war hero", the role of Rajapaksa in ending the conflict with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam with the death of its supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran in 2009 is quite divisive as he stands accused of violating human rights, a charge he vehemently denies.

6 children among 15 killed in raids in Sri Lanka

6 children among 15 killed in raids in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The security forces continue their hunt for members of the local terror group National Thowheeth Jamath which was behind the deadly Easter Sunday bombings in which 253 people were killed and over 500 injured.

Baghdad blasts again, 31 die

Baghdad blasts again, 31 die

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

The explosions took place within minutes of each other.

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'One of R&AW's greatest achievements is in projecting itself as benign.' 'This work -- done in tandem with the Diaspora and the MEA -- sells a story of India as mostly the victim.'

42 killed in multiple blasts and firing in 3 Pakistani cities

42 killed in multiple blasts and firing in 3 Pakistani cities

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The blast was claimed by both the local affiliate of the Islamic State terror group and by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan.

At least 20 killed in Shiite mosque attack in Afghanistan

At least 20 killed in Shiite mosque attack in Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The mosque was attended by the members of the local Shiite minority.

Pak court orders release of 9 alleged terrorists

Pak court orders release of 9 alleged terrorists

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

A Pakistani court in Islamabad on Tuesday directed the authorities to release nine alleged terrorists linked to suicide attacks on the Danish embassy and army's Surgeon General, setting aside their detention orders.

NIA continues searches at Zakir Naik's offices

NIA continues searches at Zakir Naik's offices

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

The National Investigation Agency carried out searches at the premises of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, his NGO and a few associates for the third consecutive day on Monday, even as it blocked the website of outlawed Islamic Research Foundation founded by him.

21 arrested after attack at Wagah, nationwide alert sounded

21 arrested after attack at Wagah, nationwide alert sounded

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

At least 21 people, including a suicide-bomber, were arrested on Monday and explosives and a suicide vest recovered from Wagah border area as all of Pakistan was put on red alert after 61 people were killed in a deadly terror attack at the Indo-Pak land border crossing.

Paris terror attack: First attacker identified by French authorities

Paris terror attack: First attacker identified by French authorities

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

French police have identified the first of seven gunmen who killed at least 129 people in a wave of carnage claimed by the Islamic State group.

Terror in Turkey: 86 dead, 186 wounded in twin bomb blasts

Terror in Turkey: 86 dead, 186 wounded in twin bomb blasts

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Television footage showed scenes of panic and people lying on the ground covered in blood, amid protest banners.

Blasts in Quetta, Karachi kill 7, 60 injured

Blasts in Quetta, Karachi kill 7, 60 injured

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Seven persons were killed and over 60 others injured in five bomb attacks in the Pakistani cities of Quetta and Karachi on Tuesday, including one that was carried out by a suicide bomber who was trying to target the minority Shia Hazara community.

Tears, gumption & song at Old Trafford, Manchester

Tears, gumption & song at Old Trafford, Manchester

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The Ariana Grande's Sunday Manchester benefit gig was bold. And triumphant. She, and several of the world's top musicians, belted out an evening of song with the unstoppable message: Fight terrorism with music.

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Every man in the hot seat needs trusted cops to grind their axe with political opponents.' 'And that's what explains Waze's importance; him investigating the fake TRP scandal, his arrest of TV journalist Arnab Goswami, and heading the investigation into the Antilia bomb scare case.'

From engineering student to welders: The men who formed ISIS-inspired group

From engineering student to welders: The men who formed ISIS-inspired group

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Following are their brief profiles and roles as alleged by the NIA.

Imran surprises Oppn, but pushes Pak into political uncertainty

Imran surprises Oppn, but pushes Pak into political uncertainty

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Khan, who faced his toughest political test since assuming office in 2018 due to defections in his party and cracks in the ruling coalition, in a surprise announcement during an address to the nation on Sunday said he had advised the president to 'dissolve assemblies'.

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The officials said they had no information other than that Azhar was undergoing treatment at an army hospital after suffering renal failure.

Indian consulate in Afghanistan attacked, 9 killed

Indian consulate in Afghanistan attacked, 9 killed

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

All Indians in the mission are safe, said MEA.

Imran Khan becomes 1st Pak PM to lose no-trust vote

Imran Khan becomes 1st Pak PM to lose no-trust vote

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

While in power, Khan repeatedly talked about making Pakistan an Islamic welfare state. However, he failed to fix the economy and the basic problem of keeping the prices of commodities in control.

58 missing in London blaze, presumed dead: UK police

58 missing in London blaze, presumed dead: UK police

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy said that number 'may increase' further and that the 'significant' recovery operation is likely to take weeks.

Bombay HC to hear Param Bir's PIL against Deshmukh on Mar 31

Bombay HC to hear Param Bir's PIL against Deshmukh on Mar 31

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Singh had initially approached the Supreme Court, alleging he was transferred from the post of Commissioner Police of Mumbai on March 17 and shunted to the Home Guards department after he complained to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and other senior leaders about the "corrupt malpractices" of Deshmukh.

No Taliban ringtone? You are a target in Afghanistan

No Taliban ringtone? You are a target in Afghanistan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

Taliban ringtones include the titles 'Teenager', 'Doomsday' and 'Suicide Bomber'

PHOTOS: Manchester United outclass Ajax to win Europa League on emotional night

PHOTOS: Manchester United outclass Ajax to win Europa League on emotional night

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Manchester United's Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored a goal in each half as their team comfortably outclassed Ajax Amsterdam to win an emotional Europa League final 2-0 and qualify for the group stages of the Champions League.

'Pulwama-like attack' averted in J-K

'Pulwama-like attack' averted in J-K

Rediff.com29 May 2020

A vehicle-borne IED blast was averted as security forces detected a car laden with 45 kg of explosives in Pulwama.

SC invokes Article 142, frees Rajiv Gandhi murder convict Perarivalan

SC invokes Article 142, frees Rajiv Gandhi murder convict Perarivalan

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of A G Perarivalan, who has served over 30 years of life term in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

Perarivalan plays 'Parai' on his release, meets Stalin

Perarivalan plays 'Parai' on his release, meets Stalin

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict A G Perarivalan on Wednesday celebrated the Supreme Court verdict directing his release by playing the Tamil percussion instrument 'Parai' and now wants to breathe the air of freedom before thinking about his future, as the apex court ruling put an end to his three-decade prison term.

'Criminals happiest under BJP: Akhilesh

'Criminals happiest under BJP: Akhilesh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'The BJP will never act against the minister because it stands with criminals.'

Six killed in Bangladesh blasts

Six killed in Bangladesh blasts

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Surgical strike not an answer to Pak terror

Surgical strike not an answer to Pak terror

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Nobody is going to fight India's war.' 'India has to fight its own war against the rogue State and the evil forces nurtured by it.'

Hours after cancelling it, Pak allows beating retreat ceremony at Wagah

Hours after cancelling it, Pak allows beating retreat ceremony at Wagah

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The Border Security Force is on high alert along the Indo-Pak border in Punjab after a suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd across Amritsar's Wagah sector in Pakistan killing at least 55 people.

Terror in Brussels: 35 dead as explosions hit airport and metro

Terror in Brussels: 35 dead as explosions hit airport and metro

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

At least 35 people have been killed and dozens injured in Brussels after a series of terror attacks struck the city's airport and a metro station near the European Union headquarters.

Won't keep quiet to any act of terrorism: India's US envoy

Won't keep quiet to any act of terrorism: India's US envoy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The envoy said India has been successful in articulating its case with the international community including the US.