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British glamour model arrested over Islamic State link

British glamour model arrested over Islamic State link

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Kimberley Miners, who has posed topless for 'The Sun', is believed to have secretly converted to Islam and her "liking" and sharing IS videos had triggered an investigation by Britain's anti-terrorist police and MI5 secret service.

Sanjay Dutt: Another Day, Another Time

Sanjay Dutt: Another Day, Another Time

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

October 17, 1995. The day Sanjay Dutt was released on bail after 14 months in prison.

'93 Mumbai blasts: 2 Memon aides found guilty

'93 Mumbai blasts: 2 Memon aides found guilty

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Sardar Shahwali Khan and Altaf Ali Sayed were found guilty of aiding and abetting the blasts.

US actions against Pakistan: Win win for India

US actions against Pakistan: Win win for India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'Bolstering India's conventional military capability against China is in America's strategic interest,' says military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How can we take on the Chinese with our defence budget?

How can we take on the Chinese with our defence budget?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Among the handful of countries with large defence budgets and armed forces, India is matched only by Saudi Arabia in the level of its import dependence. For revenge to be served cold, go beyond import bans and correct these long-term failures -- if we're up to it, notes T N Ninan.

Japan remembers Hiroshima on 71st anniversary of atomic bombing

Japan remembers Hiroshima on 71st anniversary of atomic bombing

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

During the solemn ceremony, Hiroshima mayor Kazumi Matsui recalled the visit by Obama in his peace declaration, citing the president's historic speech.

Who has the most nukes?

Who has the most nukes?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

We bring forth to our readers the list of nations sitting on a nuclear stockpile, based on the study findings:

Bangladesh arms case: ULFA leader Paresh Barua gets death penalty

Bangladesh arms case: ULFA leader Paresh Barua gets death penalty

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

A Bangladeshi court on Thursday handed down the death penalty to 14 people, including the chief of Jamaat-e-Islami and a top leader of India's separatist outfit United Liberation Front of Asom, in the country's biggest ever weapons haul case, nearly 10 years after the seizure took place.

India opposes US non-proliferation plan

India opposes US non-proliferation plan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

The possession of nuclear weapons by India and Pakistan and their ability to escape international punishment because of their strategic value to the US and its allies have weakened the taboo against obtaining nuclear arms, the WSJ reported.

Bollywood supports Sanjay Dutt

Bollywood supports Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

From spot boys to filmmakers, Bollywood will stand by him through a signature campaign.

Blair sorry for Iraq war 'mistakes', admits it gave rise to ISIS

Blair sorry for Iraq war 'mistakes', admits it gave rise to ISIS

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Blair, however, stopped short of a full apology for the war, saying, "I find it hard to apologise for removing Saddam. I think, even from today in 2015, it is better that he's not there than that he is there."=

What parivartan does Modi want?

What parivartan does Modi want?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The prime minister says he will bring real change to Bengal. Perhaps he will. The interesting thing is that his party has never defined what this change is, observes Aakar Patel.

Vajpayee, the 1st Indian leader to address UNGA in Hindi

Vajpayee, the 1st Indian leader to address UNGA in Hindi

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

It is said that Vajpayee, who was also fluent in English, was the force behind uplifting Hindi to the international platform by using the language at the UN each time he delivered a speech.

The Nuclear Security Summit ignored Pakistan's threat

The Nuclear Security Summit ignored Pakistan's threat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'Pakistan has been successful in convincing the rest of the world that the Pakistani nuclear terrorists are meant to target only India. This is myopia at its worst,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

No case for war against Iraq: Senator Kennedy

No case for war against Iraq: Senator Kennedy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

He says the entire plan was hatched to help the Republicans gain politically.

Namibia assures supply of uranium to India

Namibia assures supply of uranium to India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Speaking at the State Banquet hosted in the honour of President Pranab Mukherjee, Namibian President Hage Geingob said Namibia commends India's commitment towards peaceful use of nuclear energy.

New govt needs new nuclear policy and posture

New govt needs new nuclear policy and posture

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The new government must initiate a comprehensive review of India's nuclear weapons doctrine and posture. Ajai Shukla explains

Pakistan a fit case for pre-emptive strike: Fernan

Pakistan a fit case for pre-emptive strike: Fernan

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

The defence minister also said that Pakistan 'has a habit of lying' when it comes to the Kashmir issue.

Powell sees no Pak-Iraq parallel

Powell sees no Pak-Iraq parallel

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

The US secretary of state said Washington was in "very close touch" with both Pakistan and India.

Hiroshima mayor for peace talks

Hiroshima mayor for peace talks

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Pak general: No chances of India-Pakistan war

Pak general: No chances of India-Pakistan war

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

'We have worked to create road blocks in the path of those who thought that there was space for conventional war despite Pakistan's nuclear weapons.' 'Pakistan's nuclear weapons programme is not open-ended and aligned with India only.' 'In this unstable regional environment, one nuclear power is trying to teach lessons to another nuclear power through the medium of small arms and mortar shells on the Line of Control, and bluster.' 'A historic opportunity of a lifetime beckons the leaderships of India and Pakistan to grasp, sit together and explore the possibilities of conflict resolution.'

Sanjay Dutt to star in Kaante sequel?

Sanjay Dutt to star in Kaante sequel?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities

Vikas Dubey's chief aide held, says he was tipped-off about the raid

Vikas Dubey's chief aide held, says he was tipped-off about the raid

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

The aide, Dayashankar Agnihotri, was injured in his leg in retaliatory firing by police after he tried to attack them and flee, the official said, adding that no police personnel was hurt. Police have also taken into custody the sub-divisional officer (SDO) and another employee of the power sub-station from where electricity supply was interrupted on the intervening night of Thursday-Friday at the time of the police raid at Dubey's house in Bikru village.

Champions League: Defending champs Liverpool beaten; Dortmund win

Champions League: Defending champs Liverpool beaten; Dortmund win

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Liverpool were beaten 1-0 away to Atletico Madrid in their last-16 first leg on Tuesday.

OPCW's Nobel win shouldn't be lost in the din of Malala fans

OPCW's Nobel win shouldn't be lost in the din of Malala fans

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The Nobel Prize for Malala may have caused deep divisions across the globe and disturbed the peace, while the award to OPCW, though not without critics, may have served the cause of peace by eliminating a weapon of mass destruction from the face of the earth, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

If Trump continues to challenge Kim Jong-un...

If Trump continues to challenge Kim Jong-un...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Rajaram Panda explains why the US president needs to restrain himself and build a relationship with China to put any credible pressure on North Korea.

China arrays aerial firepower along Indian border

China arrays aerial firepower along Indian border

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Overall, the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has focused on building ground-based air defense networks and network-centric operations rather than trying to match the Indian Air Force (IAF) in terms of straight fighter numbers along the border. All air assets fall under the Western Theater Command of the PLA, the largest geographic region of China's five military theater commands.

Ramos 'ruthless, brutal' in Champions League final, says Klopp

Ramos 'ruthless, brutal' in Champions League final, says Klopp

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

'If VAR is coming then it is a situation where you have to look again. Not to give a red card but to look again and say: 'What is that?' It was ruthless.'

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal win 17th game on trot...

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal win 17th game on trot...

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The home team's record signing Jefferson Lerma, who cost 25 million pounds ($32 million) in August, scored a spectacular own goal to give Arsenal the lead but Norwegian international Josh King, back in the Bournemouth side after injury, equalised just before halftime.

Sanjay Dutt released on month-long parole

Sanjay Dutt released on month-long parole

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Two weeks after Sanjay Dutt was granted a month-long parole, the Bollywood actor was on Saturday released from Pune's Yerwada Jail.

Parole over, Sanjay Dutt returns to jail

Parole over, Sanjay Dutt returns to jail

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Dutt is serving the remaining 42-month jail term for possessing illegal firearms, part of the cache of weapons which were supposed to be used during the 1993 bombings.

IAF reveals how Balakot results could've been better

IAF reveals how Balakot results could've been better

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

At present, Pakistan has some edge with its fleet of F-16 jets with AMRAAM missile fitted with them, said an official.

Syria puts international community's credibility on line: Obama

Syria puts international community's credibility on line: Obama

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended his decision to go for a limited military strike against the Assad regime of Syria arguing that it is the question of credibility of international community.

Read this before you watch Avengers: Infinity War

Read this before you watch Avengers: Infinity War

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Don't worry, no spoilers here!

Man who gave arms to Sanjay Dutt challenges cancellation of remission

Man who gave arms to Sanjay Dutt challenges cancellation of remission

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Chauhan, in his petition filed through lawyer Farhana Shah, claimed that the IG (prisons) had cancelled the remission granted to him 'without applying his mind and with a malafide intention'.

6 Bodo militants arrested for massacre of adivasis in Assam

6 Bodo militants arrested for massacre of adivasis in Assam

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Two dreaded Bodo militant leaders responsible for the massacres of adivasis in Assam's Kokrajhar have been arrested along with four of their associates and a large quantity of arms seized from their possession, a senior police officer said on Friday.