News for 'war crimes'

Putin's war crime: Biden on killings in Bucha town near Kyiv

Putin's war crime: Biden on killings in Bucha town near Kyiv

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

On Sunday, the media reports emerged with footage allegedly taken in the town of Bucha near Kyiv with a number of bodies of dead people lying on the road.

Brace Yourself For Border 2 On OTT!

Brace Yourself For Border 2 On OTT!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Brace yourself for Sunny Deol's roaring patriotism and more on OTT this week, as Sukanya Verma lists your choices.

A Russian On Trial For War Crimes

A Russian On Trial For War Crimes

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The trial of the Russian soldier was the first that Ukraine has conducted since the invasion related to charges that could be considered war crimes.

Suicide drone, missile strike hit radar and helipad at US embassy Baghdad

Suicide drone, missile strike hit radar and helipad at US embassy Baghdad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

In a further escalation of the assault on the heavily fortified site, a missile strike also reportedly targeted the "helipad" at the embassy, as documented by Al Jazeera.

'Trump told G7 leaders Iran was about to surrender'

'Trump told G7 leaders Iran was about to surrender'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The call came before Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed vengeance and urged citizens to continue their fight against the attacks by US and Israel.

End Of Bangladesh's Two Women Political Era

End Of Bangladesh's Two Women Political Era

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Tarique Rahman is Bangladesh's first male prime minister in more than three decades, ending an era of female leadership that began in 1991.

Dhurandhar The Revenge Review: Gory, Yet Electrifying

Dhurandhar The Revenge Review: Gory, Yet Electrifying

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

If you are willing to spare four hours of your day on a spy action thriller, Dhurandhar The Revenge will surprise, shock and overwhelm you with its nervous energy, notes Divya Nair.

Musharraf may be charged with 'war crimes'

Musharraf may be charged with 'war crimes'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

After being summoned by Pakistan's Supreme Court over his actions during the emergency, ex-military ruler Pervez Musharraf may face more legal troubles, with a British Muslim politician announcing that he will move a London court against him for alleged 'war crimes'. Lord Nazir Ahmed of Rotherham, an arch-foe of the former President, has stepped up his campaign against him. The PoK-born Labour peer has announced that 'war crime charges' would be brought against Musharraf.

Bitter war over War Crimes trial in Bangladesh

Bitter war over War Crimes trial in Bangladesh

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

The nearly year-long trial of eight suspects at the International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh, who have been accused of war crimes during the 1971 war, may not have made headlines in India, but it is attracting huge international attention and further polarising the country's politics.

Are Russian Troops Guilty Of War Crimes?

Are Russian Troops Guilty Of War Crimes?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

A total of 447 bodies was exhumed from the gravesite, including 22 soldiers and 5 children.

Gandhi Talks, Subedaar, Tanvi The Great Arrive On OTT

Gandhi Talks, Subedaar, Tanvi The Great Arrive On OTT

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Romance and action rule the roost on this week's OTT special. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.

Arundhati Roy Withdraws From Berlinale

Arundhati Roy Withdraws From Berlinale

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Arundhati Roy has withdrawn from the Berlin International Film Festival, as she was 'shocked and disgusted' by the comments of the jury members regarding their stance on Gaza.

Bangladesh Oppn MP arrested for war crimes

Bangladesh Oppn MP arrested for war crimes

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, a key leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and considered close to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is accused of war crimes during the nine-month struggle against Pakistan which left three million dead.

Must Watch Movies And Shows On OTT

Must Watch Movies And Shows On OTT

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Discover the latest OTT releases, streaming between February 23 and March 1.

LTTE accuses Lankan army of committing war crimes

LTTE accuses Lankan army of committing war crimes

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam on Monday appealed to the United Nations to investigate possible war crimes by the Sri Lankan Army and said it has 'plenty of evidence' to prove its claim. But the Tamil Tigers made no mention of the UN's allegations that the LTTE may also be committing war crimes by killing innocent civilians in the ongoing offensive."The Sri Lankan government is carrying out genocidal massacres by deliberately targeting civilians," the LTTE said.

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Donald Trump has appointed Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who will take on the role of Special Envoy for 'The Shield of the Americas' initiative.

Toxic Teaser: Is This KGF 3?

Toxic Teaser: Is This KGF 3?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The teaser ends with a bang, unveiling a polished avatar of Yash that Hindi audiences may not have seen before.

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 films from this year's Sundance festival, a blend of narratives and documentaries made in the US and other parts of the world.

SL prez and family committed war crimes: US Cable

SL prez and family committed war crimes: US Cable

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

The cable, dated 15 January 2010, updated the Secretary of State on war crimes accountability following the end of the country's long and bloody conflict.

Kerala HC grants bail to suspected LTTE member over delayed trial

Kerala HC grants bail to suspected LTTE member over delayed trial

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Kerala High Court granted bail to a Sri Lankan refugee suspected of being an LTTE member in a UAPA case, citing prolonged judicial custody without trial commencement.

Bangladesh hangs Jamaat-e-Islami chief for 1971 war crimes

Bangladesh hangs Jamaat-e-Islami chief for 1971 war crimes

Rediff.com11 May 2016

73-year-old leader of the Bangladesh's largest Islamist party had refused to seek presidential clemency.

Ex B'desh minister indicted for war crimes

Ex B'desh minister indicted for war crimes

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

A former Bangladeshi minister from Jatiya Party was on Sunday indicted by a special court here on 16 war crime charges, including genocide, committed during the country's 1971 liberation war.

Bangladesh Jamaat chief gets death sentence for war crimes

Bangladesh Jamaat chief gets death sentence for war crimes

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Bangladesh's fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami chief Motiur Rahman Nizami was on Wednesday sentenced to death by a special tribunal for his role in the killing of thousands of people during the nation's independence war against Pakistan in 1971.

Polarised: Former Indian envoys criticise Hasina's death sentence

Polarised: Former Indian envoys criticise Hasina's death sentence

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Former Indian envoys criticize the death sentence handed down to ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, expressing concerns about political polarization and stability in Bangladesh.

'Pakistan Treats Afghanistan As Its Province'

'Pakistan Treats Afghanistan As Its Province'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

'The unexpected turn of events and assertion of sovereignty by the Taliban has baffled the Pakistan security establishment.'

'Suspend Lanka from Commonwealth for war crimes'

'Suspend Lanka from Commonwealth for war crimes'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Amid reports that Australian police are examining if a war crimes probe can be initiated against Sri Lanka's envoy to Canberra, the Commonwealth is receiving calls seeking suspension of Colombo from the 54-member body, whose top leaders are set to meet in Perth later this month.

Bangladesh hangs top Jamaat-e-Islami leader for 1971 war crimes

Bangladesh hangs top Jamaat-e-Islami leader for 1971 war crimes

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Bangladesh's fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami leader and media tycoon Mir Quasem Ali was hanged on Saturday, the sixth Islamist to be executed for war crimes committed during the country's 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan.

War crime charges pressed against JI leader Ghulam Azam

War crime charges pressed against JI leader Ghulam Azam

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Bangladesh government on Monday pressed war crime charges against fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leader Ghulam Azam at the International Crimes Tribunal, calling him a "key collaborator" of the then Pakistani regime during the 1971 Liberation War.

Sri Lankan commission to review war crime video

Sri Lankan commission to review war crime video

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

The Sri Lankan commission looking into the civil strife with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam will examine the documentary aired by Britain's Channel 4 that showed gruesome pictures of alleged war crimes during the last weeks of the war.

Punjab AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot 8-10 times in his car, dies

Punjab AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot 8-10 times in his car, dies

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The incident took place in the morning, a senior police official from Jalandhar said over the phone.

1971 war crimes resolved in tripartite pact: Pak

1971 war crimes resolved in tripartite pact: Pak

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

With Bangladesh set to try the 1971 war "criminals", Pakistan has said a tripartite treaty also involving India had resolved the issue for good.

The 7 Highest-Rated TV Shows Ever

The 7 Highest-Rated TV Shows Ever

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Drawing on December 2025 IMDb user ratings, we present a list of the most-highly rated shows of all time.

India for impartial probe into Libya war crimes

India for impartial probe into Libya war crimes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

India on Thursday said it expects an "impartial" investigation by the International Criminal Court into war crimes committed during the Libyan conflict that punishes both Muammar Gaddafi's troops as well as opposition forces responsible for violence and killings during the uprising.

How Parents Can Deal With Child's Gaming Addiction

How Parents Can Deal With Child's Gaming Addiction

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'Look at what kind of sites the child is visiting, what kind of games they are playing and then tell them about the pitfalls.' 'After the child sleeps, parents can check the history of sites visited and block sites that could be dangerous or inappropriate.'

Bangladesh's top Islamist gets 90-year jail for war crimes

Bangladesh's top Islamist gets 90-year jail for war crimes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

A 91-year-old top leader of the fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami was sentenced to 90 years in jail on Monday by a special Bangladeshi tribunal for masterminding atrocities during the 1971 war of independence against Pakistan.

Bangladesh's media doyen to hang for 1971 war crimes

Bangladesh's media doyen to hang for 1971 war crimes

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

A top leader of fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami party and Bangladeshi media doyen Mir Quasem Ali was sentenced to death on Sunday by a special tribunal for war crimes he committed during the independence war against Pakistan in 1971, days after the party's chief was given capital punishment on identical charges.

War crime charges filed against Rajapaksa in Australia

War crime charges filed against Rajapaksa in Australia

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth, a Sri Lankan man, who migrated to Australia, has filed war crimes charges against Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a Melbourne court. Rajapaksa is scheduled to arrive in Melbourne to participate in the CHOGM to be held at Perth. Jegan Waran, a retired engineer who migrated to Australia from Sri Lanka, said before the magistrate that he was still haunted by what he saw in the hospitals.

Youngest Gitmo detainee pleads guilty to war crime

Youngest Gitmo detainee pleads guilty to war crime

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

Pakistani-Canadian Omar Khadr, the youngest detainee at Guantanamo Bay has pleaded guilty to war crimes, including murder of an American army personnel in Afghanistan in 2002.

Canada releases list of war crimes accused; 1 held

Canada releases list of war crimes accused; 1 held

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Within days of the release of the names of 30 individuals, including eight South Asians, accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity, Arshad Muhammad, a Pakistani, was arrested in Mississauga, Canada

Iran set to hang first protester as Trump promises 'help'

Iran set to hang first protester as Trump promises 'help'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Iran is set to witness more brutality as the administration has decided to execute its first protester on Wednesday amid mass arrests of anti-regime protesters, New York Post reported, citing human rights groups.