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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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

3 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Sopore

3 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Sopore

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Three weapons have been recovered from them.

Sanjay Dutt granted 14-day parole, leaves for Mumbai

Sanjay Dutt granted 14-day parole, leaves for Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The actor left for Mumbai earlier this morning.

Ex-Pak minorities' minister's killer arrested: Pak police

Ex-Pak minorities' minister's killer arrested: Pak police

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Pakistan police have arrested a Taliban militant allegedly involved in the killing of former Minister for Minorities' Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti, who was shot dead for speaking against the blasphemy laws.

The boat incident could have led to nuclear war

The boat incident could have led to nuclear war

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

'Imagine for a moment that the Coast Guard was unable to stop the vessel and it reached Porbandar with its cargo/personnel and targeted the event at which the prime minister was present,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

UK teen gets 22-year jail term for plotting to behead soldier

UK teen gets 22-year jail term for plotting to behead soldier

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A 19-year-old London-based Muslim convert who planned to behead a British soldier has been ailed for 22 years by a UK judge.

1 Pakistani jet shot down, IAF pilot 'missing in action': MEA

1 Pakistani jet shot down, IAF pilot 'missing in action': MEA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

He said the Pakistan Air Force was detected and the Indian Air Force responded instantly.

A bomb worse than an atom bomb in Kim Jong-un's hands!

A bomb worse than an atom bomb in Kim Jong-un's hands!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

North Korea is unlikely to strike first, but its response in retaliation, if attacked, could be massive even at the expense of its own destruction, says Rajaram Panda.

US rules out any India-type civil nuclear deal with Pakistan

US rules out any India-type civil nuclear deal with Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Leaders of the two countries, however, did discuss on Pakistan's nuclear safety and security which is an ongoing discussion.

Actor Sanjay Dutt indicted for overstaying furlough

Actor Sanjay Dutt indicted for overstaying furlough

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

In fresh trouble for Sanjay Dutt who is presently lodged in Pune jail, a probe by the Maharashtra prison authorities has concluded that the actor flouted rules by overstaying his last furlough by two days.

No rules were violated: CM on Sanjay Dutt's parole

No rules were violated: CM on Sanjay Dutt's parole

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday defended the extension of the parole of actor Sanjay Dutt, who was convicted in the 1993 Bombay serial blasts case, saying the action was taken as per law and no rules were violated.

'Exemplary' 64 percent turnout in phase 1 of UP polling

'Exemplary' 64 percent turnout in phase 1 of UP polling

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

The first phase of UP polls in 73 assembly constituencies on Saturday witnessed an "exemplary" 64.22 per cent voter turnout.

Barcelona grind out narrow win; Ronaldo double saves Juve

Barcelona grind out narrow win; Ronaldo double saves Juve

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Lionel Messi notched a 20th assist of the season to help a lacklustre Barcelona secure a 1-0 win away to Real Valladolid on Saturday, maintaining the pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo converted two penalties, both awarded for handballs and the second in the last minute, as Serie A leader Juventus twice hit back to draw 2-2 with Atalanta to move closer to a ninth successive Serie A title on Saturday.

Abdeslam had German nuclear papers hidden in flat

Abdeslam had German nuclear papers hidden in flat

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Salah Abdeslam possessed documents about Juelich Nuclear Research Centre located near the Belgium-Germany border and being used for the storage of atomic waste, Redaktions Netzwerk Deutschland media group reported.

Needed urgently: A strategy for the Chinese menace

Needed urgently: A strategy for the Chinese menace

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

If the Ladakh episode has ended, this is the time to find the truth about all the aspects of it and inform the nation and the world, the time is here and now, advises Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Sanjay Dutt seeks parole for treatment

Sanjay Dutt seeks parole for treatment

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Actor Sanjay Dutt, serving a 42-month sentence in the 1993 Bombay blasts case, has sought to be let out on parole for treatment of an undisclosed medical condition, Yerawada jail authorities said on Tuesday.

Bhopal encounter video, contradictory statements raise doubts

Bhopal encounter video, contradictory statements raise doubts

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Contradictions have emerged over the death of eight SIMI men, who were gunned down in an alleged encounter with the police on the outskirts of the Bhopal hours after they escaped from the high-security Bhopal Central Jail killing a security guard.

Dutt's curative petition in 1993 blasts case dismissed

Dutt's curative petition in 1993 blasts case dismissed

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt's last legal option against his conviction and sentence of five year jail term in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case ended on Tuesday with the Supreme Court dismissing his curative petition.

2 terrorists killed in encounter, 1 crossing the LoC

2 terrorists killed in encounter, 1 crossing the LoC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The troops detected the movement of terrorists along the LoC

FAQ: N Korea has the H-bomb. Be VERY afraid

FAQ: N Korea has the H-bomb. Be VERY afraid

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

If these reports are true, it means that it possesses something much more powerful than it has tested in the past. North Korea has run nuclear tests in the pasts, but this announcement has sent panic waves internationally.

HAL's Dhruv vs Foreign chopper: Who will Rajnath pick?

HAL's Dhruv vs Foreign chopper: Who will Rajnath pick?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Admiral Puri says it would be wasteful to buy a foreign helicopter, pay for transfer of technology, and develop manufacturing capability in an Indian private sector strategic partner when all this already exists with HAL.

Pakistan tells Obama it will go after LeT

Pakistan tells Obama it will go after LeT

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

'It is very significant that the president and the prime minister discussed Pakistan's efforts to take action against Lashkar-e-Tayiba and its affiliates.' 'This is something new and it demonstrates a recognition of Pakistan of the threats these terrorist groups pose to Pakistan and pose to other countries.'

Salman Khan acquitted by Rajasthan HC in poaching cases

Salman Khan acquitted by Rajasthan HC in poaching cases

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The court held that the pellets recovered from the Chinkaras were not fired from Khan's licensed gun.

50,000 licenced arms in Assam; only 20 pc deposited so far

50,000 licenced arms in Assam; only 20 pc deposited so far

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Only 20 per cent of the nearly 50,000 licenced arms existing in Assam have been deposited so far with authorities in the run up to the three-phased Lok Sabha elections in the state.

Ponty case: Murder charge dropped against 21, trial from Mar 28

Ponty case: Murder charge dropped against 21, trial from Mar 28

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

A Delhi court will commence trial from March 28 against 21 accused, including sacked Uttarakhand minorities panel chief Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, in the shootoutcase involving liquor baron Ponty Chadha and his younger brother Hardeep at a farmhouse in 2012.

12 killed, 32 injured as burqa-clad terrorists attack Peshawar college

12 killed, 32 injured as burqa-clad terrorists attack Peshawar college

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack.

Modi slams Oppn leaders for opposing Art 370 abrogation

Modi slams Oppn leaders for opposing Art 370 abrogation

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Addressing BJP's campaign rallies for the October 21 Maharashtra Assembly elections at Pune, Satara and Parli, Modi also said that despite a lot of talk in the last 70 years, it was only his government which dared abrogate Article 370.

Why did Vajpayee's bus diplomacy fail?

Why did Vajpayee's bus diplomacy fail?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'As events at Kargil and Pakistan's continued support to terror activities in India prove, Pakistan has always felt that the break-up/destruction of India was within its capability,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Abu Salem, 5 others convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case

Abu Salem, 5 others convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

One accused was acquitted by the court.

'Mission Shakti' cleared 2 yrs ago: DRDO chief

'Mission Shakti' cleared 2 yrs ago: DRDO chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

He said the country now possesses the capability to strike satellites in outer space with centimetre-level accuracy and precision.

After his latest missile, what does Kim want?

After his latest missile, what does Kim want?

Rediff.com18 May 2017

'Pyongyang's strategy seems to be a cry to be treated as equal with the US and Beijing and this aspiration is premised on equipping itself with weapons as devastating as theirs,' says Rajaram Panda.

In win for India, UK HC dismisses Pak's claim on Nizam's funds

In win for India, UK HC dismisses Pak's claim on Nizam's funds

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The Nizam's descendants, Prince Mukarram Jah -- the titular eighth Nizam of Hyderabad -- and his younger brother Muffakham Jah, joined hands with the Indian government in the legal battle against Pakistan for possession of over around 35 million pounds lying with NatWest Bank plc in London.

Must Read! Dhumketu's superb story, The Post Office

Must Read! Dhumketu's superb story, The Post Office

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

'Is this man crazy?' the postmaster asked. 'Yes, who? Ali, na? Yes, saheb. Five years have passed and, no matter the weather, he comes to collect a letter. It's very rare for him to receive a letter,' the clerk replied.

Such hullabaloo over INS Vishal!

Such hullabaloo over INS Vishal!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The navy wants to spend Rs 40,000 crore on INS Vishal, a choice the army and air force oppose. This is as much about turf as about funding. explains Ajai Shukla.

Sanjay Dutt surrenders after furlough ends, but is asked to go home

Sanjay Dutt surrenders after furlough ends, but is asked to go home

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in the Mumbai serial blasts case, on Thursday left home for jail to surrender on expiry of his 14-day furlough but was back home again, apparently due to lack of coordination between the prison and police authorities on his application seeking an extension of leave of absence.