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Nuclear war may break out any time, warns North Korea

Nuclear war may break out any time, warns North Korea

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

North Korea had recently called on its citizens to be ready for a nation-wide struggle against 'war thirsty' Trump.

Terror module unearthed in Kashmir, three arrested

Terror module unearthed in Kashmir, three arrested

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

3 terrorists -- two from the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and one from the Hizbul Mujahideen -- were arrested over the past three days.

Kim's Nuclear Games of Smoke and Mirrors

Kim's Nuclear Games of Smoke and Mirrors

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Is North Korea really dismantling its nuclear programme? Rajaram Panda explains the many challenges to denuclearise the Korean Peninsula.

What SC said on Section 377

What SC said on Section 377

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Delivering a landmark judgment decriminalising gay consensual sex, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said: "I am what I am. So take me as I am." Homosexuality is no longer a crime in India, five Supreme Court judges on Thursday ruled in a consensus judgment.

Congress seriously compromising country's security: Jaitley on Rafale deal

Congress seriously compromising country's security: Jaitley on Rafale deal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

He also advised Congress chief Rahul Gandhi to "learn" from former defence minister Pranab Mukherjee "lessons on national security."

India, Pak begin talks on nuclear CBMs

India, Pak begin talks on nuclear CBMs

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

The two countries, which possess nuclear weapons, are likely to discuss measures to boost confidence in each other and prevent any misunderstanding that may spark off a nuclear misadventure between them. Every year, both countries also exchange lists of nuclear installations in either country.

It's feathers and a whole lot of fun at Notting Hill carnival

It's feathers and a whole lot of fun at Notting Hill carnival

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The Notting Hill Carnival is under way in London -- and the photographs show just how colourful this event is.

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kim did not rule out diplomacy with the Biden administration despite that Pyongyang called Biden a 'rabid dog' after Biden labelled Kim a 'thug'.

Trouble in Love Land? Love Guru's Here!

Trouble in Love Land? Love Guru's Here!

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Let Love Guru help.

Ahead of meeting with Trump, Kim promises to halt nuclear, missile tests

Ahead of meeting with Trump, Kim promises to halt nuclear, missile tests

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

However, Kim gave no indication of Pyongyang willing to give up its nuclear weapons

My name is death to traitors, freedom for Britain: Cox murder suspect

My name is death to traitors, freedom for Britain: Cox murder suspect

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

The man charged with the brutal street killing of UK's first-time woman lawmaker Jo Cox on Saturday gave his name as "death to traitors, freedom for Britain" when he appeared in a court in London, as the European Union referendum campaigning was suspended nationally until Sunday in tribute to her.

India can fight China, but not with a divided house

India can fight China, but not with a divided house

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

We understand the electoral compulsions, the desperate need for the BJP to have at least 50 per cent of the Hindus vote for them in Uttar Pradesh in a few months. For that, you need polarisation, put your own Muslim compatriots on the 'other' side. This is how your domestic politics runs contrary to your national, strategic interest, warns Shekhar Gupta.

CRPF jawans were ambushed while having lunch

CRPF jawans were ambushed while having lunch

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The Maoists squad 'very discreetly with the aid of locals' kept tracking the movement of the troops when one party of 36, out of the total three, sat down for launch, the strong squad of Naxals, possessing sophisticated weapons, took them by surprise.

Security check on Sanjay Dutt outside TADA court

Security check on Sanjay Dutt outside TADA court

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

A policeman carries out a security check on actor Sanjay Dutt as he arrives at the Terrorist And Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act court in Mumbai on Thursday.

Indo-US N-deal dangerous: Carter

Indo-US N-deal dangerous: Carter

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

He hoped that relations between the two countries will not be adversely affected if the Indo-US civil nuclear deal does not go through the American Congressional processes.

India joins Hague missile code with eye on cracking NSG

India joins Hague missile code with eye on cracking NSG

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation is a toothless mechanism, but it may well end up serving India's interests, says Ajay Lele.

How dangerous is a nuclear North Korea?

How dangerous is a nuclear North Korea?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

What does the Korean nuke test mean to India, Pakistan, the Korean peninsula and the world? Tell us!

Burqa-clad militants open fire in busy Kashmir market, 3 hurt

Burqa-clad militants open fire in busy Kashmir market, 3 hurt

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Some burqa-clad militants on Friday opened fire in a busy market in Pulwama, about 35 kms from Srinagar, when confronted by police, leaving three civilians, including two women injured, police said.

Sanatan rubbishes allegations of use of hypnotism for violence

Sanatan rubbishes allegations of use of hypnotism for violence

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

"We strongly condemn the allegation levelled by Shyam Manav... Hypnotism does not possess the power to make a person do violent act," said the spokesperson of the Sanstha, Abhay Vartak, at a press conference in Mumbai.

Family of officer on board missing IAF plane hopeful for his safe return

Family of officer on board missing IAF plane hopeful for his safe return

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Airman Bhupat Singh's family is hoping that everyone is safe and the rescue team finds the aircraft soon.

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.

Cattle trader killed in army firing in J&K, FIR registered

Cattle trader killed in army firing in J&K, FIR registered

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Police registered an FIR against the army personnel involved in the incident.

'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.

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.

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.

Top US general wants Pak to act against terror safe havens

Top US general wants Pak to act against terror safe havens

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

"Militants operating out of Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to threaten Afghan stability as well as stoke tensions between Pakistan and India," Gen Votel said.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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).

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."=

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.

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).

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.

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.