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Sheena Bora case: Indrani Mukerjea gets bail 6 yrs after arrest

Sheena Bora case: Indrani Mukerjea gets bail 6 yrs after arrest

Rediff.com19 May 2022

While the trial of the Sheena Bora murder case is far from over, the story has seen some bizarre turns and twists so far.

Indo-Pak nuclear war may kill 125 million people: Study

Indo-Pak nuclear war may kill 125 million people: Study

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The study also said that the war would plunge the world into a "nuclear winter" that could lead to global climate catastrophe.

Punjab cops recovers grenades dropped by drone from Pak

Punjab cops recovers grenades dropped by drone from Pak

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The box of hand grenades had been attached with a wooden frame and was lowered from the drone to the ground with a nylon rope, said police, adding that they recovered it on Sunday evening.

Didn't go to Sanjay's house and give him weapons in 1993: Salem

Didn't go to Sanjay's house and give him weapons in 1993: Salem

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Gangster Abu Salem has denied in his statement before the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act court in Mumbai that he went to the house of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt.

Pak used drones to drop off arms, say Punjab cops

Pak used drones to drop off arms, say Punjab cops

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

In the first such incident reported in Punjab, drones were used to drop weapons and communication devices, among others, from across the border, an official said, adding that a half-burnt drone used in the operation was recovered from Tarn Taran.

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

Sanjay Dutt gets 30-day parole after citing daughter's illness

Sanjay Dutt gets 30-day parole after citing daughter's illness

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Convicted under the Arms Act for illegal possession of weapons in the 1993 Mumbai blast case, the actor has been out of jail for 146 days, since his sentence began in Pune in May 2013.

T20 WC: England ready to banish pain of 2016 in opener

T20 WC: England ready to banish pain of 2016 in opener

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The West Indies will need the likes of Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Shimron Hetmyer and Nicholas Pooran to fire to make a good start and win at least three group matches to qualify for the semi-finals.

When Colin Powell Apologised To Yashwant Sinha

When Colin Powell Apologised To Yashwant Sinha

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'I made it known through diplomatic channels that I was unhappy.' 'So, he called me and tried to explain, but I said this is something that doesn't happen between friends.'

2 PFI members arrested with huge quantity of explosives in UP

2 PFI members arrested with huge quantity of explosives in UP

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Explosive devices including battery and red wire, a .32 bore pistol, seven live cartridges, cash, PAN card, four ATM cards, pen drives, metro card, driving licenses and Aadhar cards were recovered from their possession, he said.

France issues terror alert after shooting at school

France issues terror alert after shooting at school

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The suspect who was arrested was a 17-year-old pupil at the high-school.

India not transparent about its fissile material stocks: US think tank

India not transparent about its fissile material stocks: US think tank

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

India had enough weapons-grade plutonium by 2014 to possess an estimated arsenal of 75 to 125 nuclear weapons, according to a prominent US-based think-tank.

Trump confirms US will pull out of nuclear arms pact with Russia

Trump confirms US will pull out of nuclear arms pact with Russia

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty was one of those agreements and is set to expire in the next two years. The 1987 pact helps protect the security of the US and its allies in Europe and the Far East.

Saudi Arabia take positives for Asian Cup after Russia exit

Saudi Arabia take positives for Asian Cup after Russia exit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Saudi Arabia are looking towards the Asian Cup with hope after they showed signs of progress in their 1-0 defeat to Uruguay as they exited the World Cup on Wednesday.

'No comparison between Rafale and China's J-20s'

'No comparison between Rafale and China's J-20s'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'Rafale is much more advanced and lethal than the current fighter aircraft available with China. The timing of the arrival of the jets is perfect'

From MIG-21 to Rafale: A look at India's key fighter aircraft acquisitions

From MIG-21 to Rafale: A look at India's key fighter aircraft acquisitions

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Some of the key fighter jet acquisitions over the years and the combat capabilities they possess that made India's airmen a force to reckon with are.

Undertrial opens fire at NIMHANS; no casualties

Undertrial opens fire at NIMHANS; no casualties

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

An undertrial opened fire randomly in the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences complex in Bengaluru on Sunday, creating a major scare, but there were no casualties.

Jaish attack foiled in Jammu ahead of PM's visit, 3 killed

Jaish attack foiled in Jammu ahead of PM's visit, 3 killed

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Just two days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, security forces on Friday foiled a suicide attack in Jammu by the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed, eliminating two suspected Pakistani terrorists in an encounter after they fired on a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) bus and killed an officer.

Have eyes on Iranian nuclear programme: US

Have eyes on Iranian nuclear programme: US

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

"We have eyes onto the Iranian nuclear programme and we would be aware of any so-called breakout move by the Iranians towards building a nuclear weapon. That has not occurred, but that window of opportunity will close at some point," the White House Press Secretary, Jay Carney, told media persons at his daily news conference.

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

One Chinese source informed ANI that 10 million new infections are probably occurring daily in China.

'Why would India deliberately fire an unarmed missile into Pakistan?'

'Why would India deliberately fire an unarmed missile into Pakistan?'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'Pakistan was very mature in the way it dealt with the incident.' 'India too owned up to the accident.' 'The whole incident was resolved quite amicably.' 'Both countries should be proud of how they have handled this situation.'

India still a source of threat: Musharraf

India still a source of threat: Musharraf

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

On Russia-Pakistan relations, he said that the Russian foreign policy was fully focused on India preventing the raising of bilateral relations to a new level.

Arrested Pak terrorist recced Delhi HC ahead of 2011 blast: Police

Arrested Pak terrorist recced Delhi HC ahead of 2011 blast: Police

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

The Delhi police on Wednesday said Mohammad Ashraf alias Ali Ahmed Noorie, a Pakistani terrorist with ISI links who was living in India for over 10 years under a fake identity, had conducted a reconnaissance of the high court here ahead of the 2011 blast on the court premises.

3-man panel gives clean chit to UP police for Vikas Dubey killing

3-man panel gives clean chit to UP police for Vikas Dubey killing

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

A three-member commission probing the encounter of gangster Vikas Dubey has given a clean chit to police, stating their version of events about his death were supported by evidence.

Nukes in Pakistani hands have corrosively destabilising effects: Expert

Nukes in Pakistani hands have corrosively destabilising effects: Expert

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Nuclear weapons in Pakistan's hands have "corrosively destabilising" effects in the region and provide a license for the country's sub-conventional wars against India, a top American expert has said.

Why We Don't Vote Against Russia At The UN

Why We Don't Vote Against Russia At The UN

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Any Indian government at this juncture would have voted and spoken exactly this way. It isn't just about the vast Indian dependence on Russian-origin military equipment. It is also about trust, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Why Delhi is concerned about the Taliban

Why Delhi is concerned about the Taliban

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

India is apprehensive about the Taliban's return as it would mean loss of access to Baluch rebels and help to the restive tribals of Waziristan. This would be a setback to the Indian strategy of returning the compliments of death by a thousand cuts to Pakistan, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Nobel Prize went to an idea whose time has not come

Nobel Prize went to an idea whose time has not come

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

To imagine that no one contributed to global peace to deserve the prize in 2017 is to be extremely cynical about peacemakers around the globe.

Will cooperate in Chennai boy killing case: Army

Will cooperate in Chennai boy killing case: Army

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

The army on Monday suggested that none of its personnel were involved in the killing of a teenaged boy in Chennai, saying no discrepancy has been found during the "physical checks" of the weapons in its possession at St George Cantonment.

Did Pakistan a favour by making N-bomb: A Q Khan

Did Pakistan a favour by making N-bomb: A Q Khan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Disgraced nuclear scientist A Q Khan has said he did Pakistan a favour by making the atomic bomb but was 'stabbed in the back by the very people who benefited most' from his work -- the army.

India refuses to join NPT as non-nuclear state

India refuses to join NPT as non-nuclear state

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

India has voted against the provisions of draft resolutions that would have required it to accede to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, saying there is "no question" of it joining the treaty as a non-nuclear weapon state.

'Kauravas born through stem cell and test tube technology'

'Kauravas born through stem cell and test tube technology'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

You need electricity, metallurgy, mechanics, propulsion etc. We don't see any evidence of these, Aniket Sule, Reader at the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education said.

Sanjay Dutt to walk out of prison on February 25

Sanjay Dutt to walk out of prison on February 25

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The actor will be released on February 25, 103 days ahead of the official end of his prison term on the grounds of 'good conduct', a senior official said on Monday.

Give up arms in a week: Nepal govt tells Maoists

Give up arms in a week: Nepal govt tells Maoists

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

The government maintains that as the armed struggle has already concluded, nobody is required to carry illegal weapons.

'Life was very difficult for me as I was faced with too many challenges'

'Life was very difficult for me as I was faced with too many challenges'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

This beauty queen's story will inspire you.

Need to keep fissile material, not nukes away from extremists: Pak expert

Need to keep fissile material, not nukes away from extremists: Pak expert

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

It is important to protect fissile material from extremists in Pakistan more than nuclear bombs because the latter has multi-layer security unlike the former, a senior Pakistani nuclear expert said on Saturday.

Tibetan 'Living Buddha' jailed by China: report

Tibetan 'Living Buddha' jailed by China: report

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

China has sentenced a senior Tibetan religious leader, known as a 'Living Buddha', to eight-and-a-half years in jail for illegally occupying government land and possession of weapons, a news report said on Thursday.

Counter attacking game could be key to Clasico win: Ancelotti

Counter attacking game could be key to Clasico win: Ancelotti

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

The swift counter attack could be Real Madrid's most effective weapon in Saturday's La Liga 'Clasico' at champions Barcelona as it will be hard to boss possession against their arch rivals, Real coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday.

Shocking: Naxals fly drones over CRPF camp in Bastar

Shocking: Naxals fly drones over CRPF camp in Bastar

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Shoot-at-sight orders have been issued to security forces deployed across Left Wing Extremism affected states after a 'serious and new' threat of possession and operation of drones by Maoist cadres came to light recently, officials said on Sunday.