News for 'terrorist remark'

COVID-19: 'US braces for '9/11, Pearl Harbor moments'

COVID-19: 'US braces for '9/11, Pearl Harbor moments'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The death toll in the US due to coronavirus on Sunday crossed 9,500, which is three times more than the number of people who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

'Sharif's 26/11 statement grossly misinterpreted'

'Sharif's 26/11 statement grossly misinterpreted'

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Sharif in an interview had appeared to admit that terrorists sent by Pakistan were responsible for the 26/11 attacks.

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'These are people who are anxious to die.' 'We have not seen such type of committed people anywhere.'

RSS leader booked, expelled over Rs 1cr bounty on Kerala CM

RSS leader booked, expelled over Rs 1cr bounty on Kerala CM

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Chandravat, the Sah Prachar Pramukh of RSS in Ujjain, had announced the reward to avenge the killing of its workers in Kerala

General Rawat knows the challenges his men face

General Rawat knows the challenges his men face

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

'The scope of cordon and search operations has changed drastically.' 'Operations are now more focused, intelligence driven and involve very small cordons with minimum inconvenience to the people.' 'This has been the humanisation of conflict.' 'It has come to be institutionalised in the army's concept.' 'General Rawat has been schooled in this thinking and when he makes a statement it is with full consciousness of the institutionalised concept,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), the former GOC 15 Corps in Srinagar and the officer acclaimed as the 'People's General'.

Continued terror can't be 'new normal' in ties: India to Pak

Continued terror can't be 'new normal' in ties: India to Pak

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Talking tough in the wake of attack on army camp in Nagrota, India on Thursday made it clear that talks with Pakistan cannot take place in an atmosphere of "continued terror", which it will never accept as "new normal" in the bilateral relationship.

Pakistan will force India to the negotiating table

Pakistan will force India to the negotiating table

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

'Pakistan's main objective will be to shepherd India toward resumption of talks, preferably with American monitoring.'

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

What has not changed in a decade is the character of Rizwan Khan. He is complex, multi-dimensional and lovable. In fact, his character continues to grow on you, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Israel polls: Netanyahu trails as 90% votes counted

Israel polls: Netanyahu trails as 90% votes counted

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The Central Election Committee (CEC) said that Blue and White party seemed to be taking a lead over Likud after 91 per cent votes were counted.

'Future of talks depends on Pak's response to Pathankot attack'

'Future of talks depends on Pak's response to Pathankot attack'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Swarup said India looks forward to the prompt and decisive action promised by Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to his counterpart Narendra Modi.

After Swaraj meet, BJP softens stance on Obama

After Swaraj meet, BJP softens stance on Obama

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

After criticising United States President Barack Obama's first speech delivered at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai on November 6, the Bharatiya Janata Party has softened its stance against him.

Ahead of Obama visit, NSA downplays Headley tiff

Ahead of Obama visit, NSA downplays Headley tiff

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Seeking to downplay the Headley controversy, National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon said on Tuesday, that the access given by the US to the Pakistani-American terrorist was "unprecendented", saying such cooperation may not have been possible five years ago.

Salman can go to Pakistan and work there: Raj Thackeray

Salman can go to Pakistan and work there: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

"Our soldiers don't have any personal animosity with Pakistani soldiers. The bullets our soldiers face are not filmy. Salman gets up after being hit by a bullet," Raj said, reacting to Salman's remarks, adding "I have seen his tubelight blinker many a time."

Yogi Adityanath compares SRK with 26/11 attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed

Yogi Adityanath compares SRK with 26/11 attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The BJP firebrand also suggested that the actor should go to Pakistan.

Pak boat row: Cong speaking Pakistan language, says BJP

Pak boat row: Cong speaking Pakistan language, says BJP

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Accusing Congress of playing "dirty politics" over the Pakistani boat issue, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday demanded that its vice president Rahul Gandhi clarify whether he supports his party leaders speaking Pakistan's language.

Why did Turkey, Iran, Malaysia speak on J&K?

Why did Turkey, Iran, Malaysia speak on J&K?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'None of these three countries -- Turkey, Iran or Malaysia -- ever made a hostile move against India to support the Pakistan-based terrorist elements,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why do sections of the media demonise Muslims?

Why do sections of the media demonise Muslims?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Today, hour-long, high-pitched 'debates' at prime time, replete with inflammatory visuals and captions, using half-truths, insinuations and lies, pour venom against Muslims and seek to divide Hindus and Muslims, notes Jyoti Punwani.

Either prove charges or apologise: Telangana govt to Digvijaya

Either prove charges or apologise: Telangana govt to Digvijaya

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The Telangana government on Tuesday asked the Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh to either prove his allegation that the state police has set up a "bogus" Islamic State website to radicalise Muslim youth or tender an apology.

Guv justifies curbs, says 50,000 govt jobs in J-K soon

Guv justifies curbs, says 50,000 govt jobs in J-K soon

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The Centre, he said, will soon make a 'big' announcement on Jammu and Kashmir.

No hand in Kashmir attacks, says defiant Pakistan

No hand in Kashmir attacks, says defiant Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Pakistan on Monday reacted sharply to India's assertion that terrorists from across the border were responsible for the recent deadly attacks in Kashmir and that Islamabad's support to Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed was nothing short of "mainstreaming of terrorism".

J&K Guv promises high-level probe into 'harassment' of militant's family

J&K Guv promises high-level probe into 'harassment' of militant's family

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The governor made the remark a day after former CM Mehbooba Mufti met a suspected militant's sister, who was allegedly beaten up by Jammu and Kashmir police

India's allegations show its dual attitude: Pak

India's allegations show its dual attitude: Pak

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Pakistan has denied allegations leveled by Indian Army Chief General VK Singh about the existence of terrorist training camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Shiv Sena defends SRK: Don't target him because he's Muslim

Shiv Sena defends SRK: Don't target him because he's Muslim

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

He said Shah Rukh is a superstar only because India is tolerant.

'Two parties involved' should resolve Kashmir: US

'Two parties involved' should resolve Kashmir: US

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The United States on Tuesday refused to comment on the situation in Kashmir, in the grip of ceaseless violence for a-month-and-a-half, saying that matter has to be decided by the parties concerned.

India, Russia against 'outside influence' in internal matters: Modi

India, Russia against 'outside influence' in internal matters: Modi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

His remarks without naming any country came against the backdrop of tension between India and Pakistan after New Delhi revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

India-ASEAN call for 'full and effective' implementation of understanding on SCS

India-ASEAN call for 'full and effective' implementation of understanding on SCS

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

In a strong message to China, India and ASEAN on Thursday called for a "full and effective" implementation of the understanding between the parties involved in the South China Sea dispute, while stressing on maritime security and freedom of navigation in the critical sea lanes.

'All we're doing is rewarding thugs': US Congressman on aid to Pakistan

'All we're doing is rewarding thugs': US Congressman on aid to Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

'Why do we continue giving them money when we know of all the bad things they are doing?'

Trump details the operation to kill ISIS chief Baghdadi

Trump details the operation to kill ISIS chief Baghdadi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Trump said Baghdadi constantly changed his mind about his movements from his well protected compound in Syria, but, for reasons known to him, this time decided to stay for longer.

Pak offers to step up intel sharing with India

Pak offers to step up intel sharing with India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday offered to enhance cooperation with India in the field of intelligence to avert attacks like the Pune blast that could 'further the agenda of terrorists' who were holding the bilateral ties 'hostage.'

Manohar Parrikar and his big mouth

Manohar Parrikar and his big mouth

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

'The defence minister should concentrate on acquiring a bigger stick, rather than brag of using terrorists as State policy.'

Row erupts over India sponsoring Karachi Lit Fest

Row erupts over India sponsoring Karachi Lit Fest

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Four Indian authors, including well-known writer Urvashi Butalia, attended the KLF which was held between February 10-12 in Pakistan.

If Kasab seeks aid, we may assist, says Pak

If Kasab seeks aid, we may assist, says Pak

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Pakistan will examine the issue of providing assistance to Ajmal Kasab, convicted by an Indian court for involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, only if he seeks such aid, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said.

How long can India avoid engaging Pakistan?

How long can India avoid engaging Pakistan?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'Any 'de-escalation' that brings down tensions will deprive the BJP of a plank with seamless possibilities to project PM Modi as the 'Iron prime minister' and hype up jingoism in the upcoming election campaign,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

I did speak to Karkare, insists Digvijay Singh

I did speak to Karkare, insists Digvijay Singh

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh, who created a flutter by stating that slain Maharashtra Anti Terrorist Squad chief Hemant Karkare was under threat from right-wing groups, on Monday insisted that he had spoken to the police officer a few hours before the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai in 2008.

Digvijay hits back at BJP over Karkare issue

Digvijay hits back at BJP over Karkare issue

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Congress leader Digvijay Singh, who has kicked up a storm over his remarks on slain top cop Hement Karkare, on Sunday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party, maintaining that the Maharashtra Anti Terrorist Squad chief's life was under threat and the opposition lent its support to Hindu radical groups.

The Lessons of Op Sarp Vinash

The Lessons of Op Sarp Vinash

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

Issues related to Art 370 internal: India after UNSC meet

Issues related to Art 370 internal: India after UNSC meet

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Without naming Pakistan, he said there are some who are trying to project an 'alarmist approach' to the situation in Kashmir, which is far from the ground realities.

US rejected Pak's plea to facilitate talks with India: Qureshi

US rejected Pak's plea to facilitate talks with India: Qureshi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

"When we asked the US, to play facilitating role...Why do we ask? Simply because we are not engaging bilaterally," he said.

'Don't blame Pak if something happens in India'

'Don't blame Pak if something happens in India'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Thursday asked New Delhi and Washington to share any information they have about possible terrorist attacks in India by Pakistan-based militant groups.

ISI trained miliants from all over in jihad: Imran

ISI trained miliants from all over in jihad: Imran

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Imran said the previous Pakistani governments "should not have pledged what they could not deliver."