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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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).

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

Staggering '83 pc Indians see China as major security threat'

Staggering '83 pc Indians see China as major security threat'

Rediff.com23 May 2013

A staggering 83 per cent of Indians view China as a major security threat, even as 63 per cent would like relation with the neighbouring country to be strengthened, an opinion poll has claimed.

'Sanjay Dutt will come back much stronger'

'Sanjay Dutt will come back much stronger'

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Sanjay Dutt, who's set to begin his jail term today, had many friends and colleagues from the film industry saying kind things about him.

Experts call for stringent gun legislation

Experts call for stringent gun legislation

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

The issue assumes significance in view of recent incidents of children resorting to shooting their friends in schools. A boy was shot dead by his classmates in a Gurgaon school in December last year, while another student in Satna district in Madhya Pradesh was shot dead by a fellow student last month.

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.

NSG to take up Pakistan, India's membership requests this week

NSG to take up Pakistan, India's membership requests this week

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

According to the Dawn, Pakistan submitted its membership application on May 19, a week after India, which applied on May 12.

REVEALED: Moments after IAF's pilot Abhinandan was captured

REVEALED: Moments after IAF's pilot Abhinandan was captured

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

A village head says that after the IAF pilot landed on Pakistani soil he attempted to destroy documents in his possession.

How this Dharavi garment worker became a celebrity shoemaker

How this Dharavi garment worker became a celebrity shoemaker

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

True-life story of Dharavi's garment worker, who now makes shoes for Kajol, Abhishek Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor and international stars like Kylie Minogue. His scale of business: A 120 sq ft plot and eight employees.

1993 blasts: Conspirator gets life term

1993 blasts: Conspirator gets life term

Rediff.com31 May 2007

A TADA court on Thursday sentenced seven people convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case to rigorous imprisonment ranging from five years to life imprisonment.

Pak says it won't make ICBMs

Pak says it won't make ICBMs

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Joint Chief of Staff Committee Chairman Gen Ahsanul Haq has said Pakistan is self-sufficient.

Turkish prosecutor seeks 12-year jail term for Barcelona's Turan

Turkish prosecutor seeks 12-year jail term for Barcelona's Turan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Turan has been accused of sexual harassment, unlicensed possession of weapons and causing intentional injury over the fight with singer Berkay Sahin, Anadolu news agency said.

Sanjay Dutt moves SC, seeks more time to surrender

Sanjay Dutt moves SC, seeks more time to surrender

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been sentenced to five years in jail for illegal possession of weapons in a case linked to the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking more time to surrender.

ISI-linked terrorist, living in India for 10 yrs on fake identity, held

ISI-linked terrorist, living in India for 10 yrs on fake identity, held

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Delhi Police on Tuesday said it has foiled a major terror plan during the festival season with the arrest of a 40-year-old Pakistani terrorist who has Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) links and had been living in India for over 10 years under a fake identity.

I never pleaded to cancel my jail term, says Sanjay Dutt

I never pleaded to cancel my jail term, says Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who is currently serving his five year jail term after being convicted in the 1993 bomb blasts case, on Friday made it clear that he had never filed for pardon with the Maharashtra governor nor had he requested anyone else to do so on his behalf.

Dutt to appear before TADA court today

Dutt to appear before TADA court today

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

The actor, who is out on interim bail granted by the Supreme Court, has to surrender when he is handed a copy of the judgment by the TADA court. He had spent a few weeks in jail prior to being granted bail.

'Russia's 19th century tactics in 21st century war'

'Russia's 19th century tactics in 21st century war'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

'The wise men learn lessons in war.' 'The smart men learn lessons from others, it's only the foolish who learn the wrong lesson.'

Gangster Munna Bajrangi shot dead in UP jail

Gangster Munna Bajrangi shot dead in UP jail

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Terming the incident as serious, UP CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered a probe.

Another blow to Bush and Blair

Another blow to Bush and Blair

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

PIX: Perisic gives Croatia lifeline in draw with Czech Republic

PIX: Perisic gives Croatia lifeline in draw with Czech Republic

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Ivan Perisic scored a stunning second half equaliser as Croatia pegged back Czech Republic for a 1-1 draw in Group D on Friday, keeping their slim hopes alive of qualifying to the European Championship knockout stages.

Chappell on why India start as favourites against England

Chappell on why India start as favourites against England

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell reckons India will start as favourites in the Test series against England owing to a quality pace attack with plenty of depth and a top order that is more consistent than the visitors'.

India working extra time on penalty-corners

India working extra time on penalty-corners

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The Indian hockey team is working extra time in fine-tuning penalty-corner drills ahead of the London Olympics. Chief coach Michael Nobbs feels the fate of the competition rests on the team firing in more short corners.

Indian techie wanted for murder found dead in US

Indian techie wanted for murder found dead in US

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

A 26-year-old Indian employee at an IT firm, who was accused of murdering an American woman, was found dead after he allegedly committed suicide due to suspected drug overdose at a New Jersey hotel.

Sanjay Dutt guilty under Arms Act; faces 5 years

Sanjay Dutt guilty under Arms Act; faces 5 years

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

While the court found Dutt guilty under the Arms Act, it acquitted the actor of the criminal conspiracy charges under TADA.

WC Preview: Colombia present England with first major test

WC Preview: Colombia present England with first major test

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The South American possess plenty of talent and their run to the quarter-finals in Brazil four years ago showed they are capable of something England haven't managed in 12 years -- winning in the knockout stage.

Salman gets court okay to go abroad

Salman gets court okay to go abroad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

The actor has been allowed to go abroad for a film shoot.