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Modi govt selling India's 'crown jewels': Rahul on NMP

Modi govt selling India's 'crown jewels': Rahul on NMP

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Gandhi said that the BJP government has clearly mishandled the economy that was built by the United Progressive Alliance government, and is now resorting to selling the country's assets as a "last resort" to generate some money.

India-bound Thar Express escapes blast in Pak

India-bound Thar Express escapes blast in Pak

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

A bid to blast the India-bound Thar Express has been unsuccessful, as the blast could only result in the derailment of two of its compartments at Dhabeji near Karachi. According to details, a number of explosives had been planted at the up track, aimed at hitting the train en-route from Karachi to India.

Death toll in New York buildings collapse rises to 8

Death toll in New York buildings collapse rises to 8

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Rescuers on Friday pulled out another body from the rubble of two flattened Manhattan apartment buildings in New York city as the death toll rose to eight.

Terror outfit behind Burdwan blast wanted to topple B'desh govt: NIA

Terror outfit behind Burdwan blast wanted to topple B'desh govt: NIA

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Establishment of Sharia rule by overthrowing the democratically-elected government in Bangladesh was the motive of Burdwan module of banned terror outfit Jamiat-ul-Mujahdieen Bangladesh, the National Investigation Agency claimed on Monday.

There are Wazes in every police force

There are Wazes in every police force

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

'What this incident must do is provide a renewed impetus to urgently bring in police reforms; changes that will ensure that political patronage and extraneous pressure are reduced to a minimum and allow the police to function independently and honestly,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Twin blasts in Kaziranga express at Chennai railway station

Twin blasts in Kaziranga express at Chennai railway station

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Eyewitnesses said they heard two explosions on coaches S4 and S4 of the Bangalore-Guwahati Kaziranga express as it arrived at the Chennai railway station.

Accused in Gauri Lankesh case conspired to kill Dabholkar too: CBI

Accused in Gauri Lankesh case conspired to kill Dabholkar too: CBI

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Claiming that there was a link between the accused in the two cases, the CBI on Friday took the custody of Bangera and Digvekar from the Karnataka SIT.

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

18-year-old arrested in London tube attack

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

British Prime Minister Theresa May said military personnel would replace armed police "on guard duties at certain protected sites which are not accessible to the public".

Operation Twilight continues on Day 4; 4 terrorists killed in Sylhet building

Operation Twilight continues on Day 4; 4 terrorists killed in Sylhet building

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Of the four terrorists, two including a woman were killed on Monday. The bodies of the female terrorist and one man were handed over to police but two others were inside as they were wired or surrounded by explosives.

Osama's revenge: Twin bombings in Pak kill 73, 100 hurt

Osama's revenge: Twin bombings in Pak kill 73, 100 hurt

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Two suicide bombers blew themselves up outside a paramilitary force's training facility in northwest Pakistan on Friday, killing 73 people and injuring over 100 in the first major terrorist attack since Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was gunned down by the United States forces last week.

Pak: Twin suicide attacks at military base kill 73

Pak: Twin suicide attacks at military base kill 73

Rediff.com13 May 2011

A twin bomb attack targettting recruits at military academy in northwestern Pakistan has killed at least 69 people and injured 30 others, according to the police.

Why the ISI now backs Masood Azhar

Why the ISI now backs Masood Azhar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'Jaish is known for its fidayeen activities.' 'This well trained human resource backed by military-based training makes the JeM an obvious choice over the LeT and HM.'

KKR fret over Russell's fitness; spotlight on Brathwaite

KKR fret over Russell's fitness; spotlight on Brathwaite

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Kolkata Knight Riders's impact player Andre Russell was forced to skip Thursday's practice session owing to a shoulder injury sustained while batting in the nets on Wednesday.

'Karachi attack was to target Pak's economy and China'

'Karachi attack was to target Pak's economy and China'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Chinese companies have large interests and investments in the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

US has some 'decent' news from India and Pakistan: Trump

US has some 'decent' news from India and Pakistan: Trump

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The US president said that there is a lot of "dislike" (between India and Pakistan).

ISIS plan to carry out terror strikes in New Delhi foiled

ISIS plan to carry out terror strikes in New Delhi foiled

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The IS terror plot was foiled following the arrest of an Afghan suicide bomber, who had been under the surveillance of security agencies for long, in late 2017.

Suspected Lashkar militant arrested in New Delhi

Suspected Lashkar militant arrested in New Delhi

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

A suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist was arrested in New Delhi on Tuesday and explosives were recovered from him, police said.

'Shafali has licence to play fearless cricket'

'Shafali has licence to play fearless cricket'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Shafali Verma smashed a 17-ball 39, including four sixes, to steer India to 142 to six

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The 50-year-old Englishman, who had served as batting coach of Sri Lanka cricket team, will step in the shoes of Neil McKenzie, who stepped down last August citing family reasons.

HuM militant arrested in Delhi

HuM militant arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

A suspected Harkat-ul- Mujahideen militant, who allegedly aided Pakistani militants to smuggle RDX into the national capital seven years ago, was arrested in New Delhi on Tuesday.Habibur Rehman, trained in Pakistan in handling improvised explosive devices and other explosive devices, was caught from Sarai Kalekhan locality on Monday evening. Rehman, hailing from Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh, was on the run since September 2001.

2000 Sabarmati Express blast case: Court acquits ex-AMU scholar

2000 Sabarmati Express blast case: Court acquits ex-AMU scholar

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Wani, who was arrested by Delhi Police in 2001 allegedly with explosives and incriminating materials, is a resident of Peeparkari area of Srinagar

Pakistani terror convict gets 40-year jail by US court

Pakistani terror convict gets 40-year jail by US court

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

A 29-year old Pakistani man was on Tuesday sentenced to 40 years in prison by a United States court for plotting terror attacks with Al-Qaeda that targeted a crowded shopping centre in England and the New York City subway system.

Terror in UK: From '05 tube attack to now

Terror in UK: From '05 tube attack to now

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Friday's explosion on the London tube is the latest in a string of terror attacks in the United Kingdom in recent years. Here is a timeline of the terror that has unfolded in the UK.

Aseemanand: Many aliases, one saffron identity

Aseemanand: Many aliases, one saffron identity

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Wearing multiple identities of religious preacher, science student and terror accused, the saffron robed Aseemanand, once known as the most wanted man in India, was the alleged link between the series of three bombings that ripped through India in 2007.

Attack on Bengal minister conspiracy: Mamata; Oppn, Guv seek NIA probe

Attack on Bengal minister conspiracy: Mamata; Oppn, Guv seek NIA probe

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The bomb attack on West Bengal minister Jakir Hossain snowballed into a political controversy with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleging that it was a preplanned conspiracy as certain people were 'pressuring' him to switch over to another party, while opposition parties demanded National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the issue.

Why Does All Of Nagaland Have To Be Under AFSPA?

Why Does All Of Nagaland Have To Be Under AFSPA?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

AFSPA can be safely lifted from almost 90 per cent of Nagaland, argues Shekhar Gupta.

She has become the first woman in Pakistan to join Bomb Disposal Unit

She has become the first woman in Pakistan to join Bomb Disposal Unit

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Rafia Qaseem Baig, who joined the police force as a constable seven years ago, will work in BDU after completing her 15-day training along with 31 other male members at Nowshera's School of Explosive Handling, media reports said.

MHA issues fresh guidelines on lockdown exemption

MHA issues fresh guidelines on lockdown exemption

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The guidelines listed several services including government and private offices that will be out of bounds during the period, while exempting establishments such as hospitals, ration shops, dairies, banks, insurance offices, and print and electronic media. Delivery of all essential goods including food, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment through e-commerce has also been exempted from the purview of the lockdown.

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Klitschko and his brother Vitali, also a former world heavyweight champion and now the mayor of Kyiv, have both taken up arms against invading Russian forces.

The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix

The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

A Netflix documentary reveals the sordid story behind the dazzling success and dizzying fall of the founder of Bikram Yoga.

Naxal camp busted in Chhattisgarh

Naxal camp busted in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Security forces have busted a transit naxal camp following an encounter with the ultras during a search operation conducted in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh and recovered a large cache of arms and explosives, police said.

2 arrested for London blasts

2 arrested for London blasts

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

2 arrested for London blasts

2 arrested for London blasts

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

Farewell Tito's! The End of an Era

Farewell Tito's! The End of an Era

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Vikram Achanta on the passing of Goa's iconic lanadmark, a 'mecca of entertainment, not just in Goa, but in India, and one of the coolest destinations for locals and tourists alike'.

Yuvraj decides to come out of retirement, writes to BCCI

Yuvraj decides to come out of retirement, writes to BCCI

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Yuvraj had announced his retirement from all forms of cricket last June.

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Striker Costa ends second spell at Atletico Madrid.

Pak, ISI helped convicts in 1993 Mumbai blasts: SC

Pak, ISI helped convicts in 1993 Mumbai blasts: SC

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Pakistan and its spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence had played a vital role in imparting training to convicts to handle weapons and explosives, which materialised in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, the Supreme Court held.

N.Korea blast 'not nuclear'

N.Korea blast 'not nuclear'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

The massive mushroom cloud over North Korea was due to a planned demolition for a power project, said officials.

Burdwan blast: Key suspect arrested in Ranchi

Burdwan blast: Key suspect arrested in Ranchi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Rezaul Karim was the custodian and courier of bombs and explosives for Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh modules in Burdwan.

39 CRPF personnel killed in Jaish-claimed suicide attack on convoy

39 CRPF personnel killed in Jaish-claimed suicide attack on convoy

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Police identified the suicide bomber as Adil Ahmed, who officials said joined the Jaish in 2018.