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Trump: Vows to protect US & allies from vile enemy

Trump: Vows to protect US & allies from vile enemy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

"I will do what is necessary to prevent this threat from spreading to our shores and work every single day to protect the safety and security of our country, our communities and our people," announced US President Donald Trump in his first official statement on the latest London attacks.

Vajpayee's ashes immersed in Ganga in Haridwar

Vajpayee's ashes immersed in Ganga in Haridwar

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The convoy started from Bhalla college ground and went to Har ki Pauri with a host of party leaders and family members in attendance.

Security stepped up in Andhra Pradesh post Telangana decision

Security stepped up in Andhra Pradesh post Telangana decision

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The Andhra Pradesh Police on Tuesday stepped up security across the state saying they were well prepared to maintain law and order particularly in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions in the wake of the decision to create separate Telangana.

'Terror threats' prompt US to issue global travel alert

'Terror threats' prompt US to issue global travel alert

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The United States has issued a global travel advisory for its citizens alerting them of possible risks due to increased terror threats from the dreaded Islamic State and other terror groups in the aftermath of the attacks in Paris and Mali.

Schools, colleges around Uran shut; sketches of suspects issued

Schools, colleges around Uran shut; sketches of suspects issued

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Police has released the sketch of one of the suspected terrorists who was spotted by the school children in Uran.

Bangla court sentences 26 to death for Narayanganj killing

Bangla court sentences 26 to death for Narayanganj killing

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Hossain was extradited from India. He had fled the country to evade the trial. He was the mastermind of the murder of seven persons.

India, China warships foil pirate attack in Gulf of Aden

India, China warships foil pirate attack in Gulf of Aden

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Notwithstanding the strain in ties, the navies of India and China carried out a well coordinated operation to rescue a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden which was hijacked by Somali pirates on Saturday night.

India must be wary about dealing with Trump

India must be wary about dealing with Trump

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'The biggest challenge Swaraj and Sitharaman will face is how far they can take their counterparts Pompeo and Mattis seriously.' 'One just doesn't know how long they will even keep their jobs.' 'They are basically salesmen peddling American wares.' 'Actually, there is nothing like 'American policies' in the Trump era,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

CVC orders fresh inquiry against ex-home secy

CVC orders fresh inquiry against ex-home secy

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The CVC had received a complaint accusing Goswami of influencing decisions linked to Sinh and an enquiry in the case is going on, official sources said.

US military says readying plans for Sochi Olympics security assistance

US military says readying plans for Sochi Olympics security assistance

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

The Pentagon said US military commanders are "conducting prudent planning and preparations" should American support be required during the Winter Olympics.

26/11 aftermath: ATS' anti-ISIS ops gain momentum

26/11 aftermath: ATS' anti-ISIS ops gain momentum

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Improved coordination between various security agencies and a quick response mechanism are the key to Mumbai's security in the nine years following the 26/11 attacks.

'Naya Pak' should show 'naya action' against terror: India

'Naya Pak' should show 'naya action' against terror: India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Since the Pulwama terror attack the international community has stood by India, the MEA spokesperson said.

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Fresh protests erupted in several United States cities for a second night as coast to coast demonstrations witnessed thousands of people filling the streets, including at the White House and outside Trump's properties.

Army Chief accuses Gen VK Singh of trying to block his promotion

Army Chief accuses Gen VK Singh of trying to block his promotion

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Suhag has filed an affidavit in Supreme Court, accusing the minister of trying to scuttle his promotion to the appointment of army commander.

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

In his fresh letter to Modi, Kejriwal urged him to end IAS officers' strike so that he can attend a meeting of NITI Aayog on Sunday.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Hurricane Irma barrels toward Florida, millions asked to evacuate

Hurricane Irma barrels toward Florida, millions asked to evacuate

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Irma, expected to landfall in Florida on Sunday, is likely to cause devastation across Florida.

'The gunfire could have lasted a whole song'

'The gunfire could have lasted a whole song'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Tales of horror continue to emerge from the patrons at the gay nightclub Pulse in Orlando, the site of the deadliest mass shooting in the United States and the nation's worst terror attack since 9/11.

Trump orders to keep 'Islamic terrorists out of US'

Trump orders to keep 'Islamic terrorists out of US'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

The order also prevents all persons from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia or Yemen from entering the country for 30 days.

Kerala finance minister booked in bar bribery scam

Kerala finance minister booked in bar bribery scam

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

In a major embarrassment to the Congress-led United Democratic Frontn government in Kerala, state Finance Minister K M Mani was on Thursday booked by the vigilance and anti-corruption bureau in the bar bribe scam.

Mahagathbandhan a result of govt's efforts against corruption: Modi

Mahagathbandhan a result of govt's efforts against corruption: Modi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

The union government was taking effective steps to rid the country of corruption and nepotism, he said.

As PM leaves for Riyadh, here's what India promised at Nuclear Security Summit

As PM leaves for Riyadh, here's what India promised at Nuclear Security Summit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Informing the world leaders of measures taken by him, Modi said India will continue to accord a high national priority to nuclear security through strong institutional framework, independent regulatory agency and trained and specialised manpower.

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

The shopping list of a corrupt babu: Silver pressure cooker, land in Pokhran!

The shopping list of a corrupt babu: Silver pressure cooker, land in Pokhran!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Why would an official of the Bihar government buy land in Pokharan, Rajasthan -- the site where India carried out controversial nuclear tests in 1998?

'Sustained onslaught has put Indian democracy on notice'

'Sustained onslaught has put Indian democracy on notice'

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Ashwani Kumar, in a lecture at the prestigious Trinity College, Dublin, said the recent incident of "oppressive enforcement" of the colonial law of sedition against students protesting in university campuses has raised several questions about the future of India's liberal democracy.

PM attacks Congress, says institutions biggest casualty of 'dynastic politics'

PM attacks Congress, says institutions biggest casualty of 'dynastic politics'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'India has seen that whenever dynastic politics has been powerful, institutions have taken a severe beating'

Divestment: Modi govt's pathetic track record

Divestment: Modi govt's pathetic track record

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Out of nearly 30 public sector undertakings and assets under 'strategic sale' plan, only the ONGC-HPCL plan has been completed

'Under BJP CBI has become Controlled Bureau of Investigation'

'Under BJP CBI has become Controlled Bureau of Investigation'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'The government made a mess.' 'When there is a director, how can you have an in-charge director?' 'Then, they shifted all the 14 officers who were working on the Asthana case which has never happened in the history of the CBI.'

'We want to prevent Pak from training Kashmiri youth'

'We want to prevent Pak from training Kashmiri youth'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'It's a matter of great pride that no student of Army Goodwill Schools has ever joined terrorism.'

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The US president's tweet provoked sharp criticism from commentators who saw it as a piece of opportunism at London's expense.

K K Venugopal to be new Attorney General

K K Venugopal to be new Attorney General

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Senior advocate K K Venugopal's name has been cleared for appointment as the Attorney General for India, following the decision of Mukul Rohatgi to step down as the top law officer.

Will Trump free these 52 Indians?

Will Trump free these 52 Indians?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'Through a translator, I was able to speak with several of the detainees from India who are seeking asylum.' 'I was saddened to hear the detainees tell us that they are being confined in their cells for up to 22 to 23 hours a day.' 52 Indian are among the 121 asylum-seekers held in an Oregon prison. Rediff.com Senior Contributor Pottayil Rajendran reports from New York on the case that is making headlines in America, India, indeed around the world.

Two years in, the hits and misses from the Fadnavis government

Two years in, the hits and misses from the Fadnavis government

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The government has received flak for allegedly shielding the corrupt ministers and slow pace of investigation in irrigation scam.

How Air India pilots are fleecing the airline

How Air India pilots are fleecing the airline

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Apparently, the losses to the airline due to this scam are now running into crores of rupees.

Meet the mute sentinels of Kashmir

Meet the mute sentinels of Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Not only army personnel but Indian Army's canine 'soldiers' perform their duties in counter-insurgency operations.

US leaders calls for calm after racial motivated shootings

US leaders calls for calm after racial motivated shootings

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Five officers were killed in a shooting in Dallas during a protest in response of the tragic deaths of Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Philando Castile in Minnesota.

Manchester attack: UK raises terror threat level to 'critical'

Manchester attack: UK raises terror threat level to 'critical'

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The terror threat level has been raised to its highest level of "critical", meaning further attacks may be imminent.

Kharge meets LS Speaker over LoP issue

Kharge meets LS Speaker over LoP issue

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday met Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and formally staked the party's claim to the post of Leader of Opposition in the House, an issue that has got embroiled in a controversy.

Row over diplomat not to affect Indo-US defence ties: Antony

Row over diplomat not to affect Indo-US defence ties: Antony

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Indo-United States defence ties will not be impacted due to the issue relating to Indian diplomat Devayani Khobragade, Defence Minister AK Antony on Tuesday said.

'He's coming, I'm gonna die': Orlando victim's last text to his mother

'He's coming, I'm gonna die': Orlando victim's last text to his mother

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

A terrified 30-year-old man texted his mother while trapped inside the Orlando, Florida nightclub where at least 50 people were killed early Sunday.