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We Are So Proud of You, Beta!

We Are So Proud of You, Beta!

Rediff.com4 days ago

The all-party delegation -- led by the Shiv Sena MP from Kalyan -- visited the UAE, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sierra Leone and returned to New Delhi on June 4, 2025 after completing its Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach.

'Proud of you': Modi meets MPs back after global outreach

'Proud of you': Modi meets MPs back after global outreach

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he was proud of the manner in which the multi-party delegations presented India's views in various countries on the need to eradicate the menace of terrorism following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Here is the complete list of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

Salah nets for Egypt as big guns flex muscle in World Cup qualifiers

Salah nets for Egypt as big guns flex muscle in World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Captain Mohamed Salah scored for Egypt as they eased to a 2-0 victory over Ethiopia in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, but 2022 semi-finalists Morocco needed a late winner from Bilal El Khannouss to defeat unfancied Niger.

2 Indian peacekeepers killed in Congo during violent protests

2 Indian peacekeepers killed in Congo during violent protests

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The two soldiers were part of MONUSCO -- the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the DR Congo.

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Coach Branko Ivankovic insisted China's World Cup qualifying campaign was still alive despite back-to-back losses to Saudi Arabia and Australia over the last five days leaving them bottom of Asian qualifying Group C.

Risk of mpox upsurge very low in India now: Official sources

Risk of mpox upsurge very low in India now: Official sources

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Official sources said the last case of monkeypox in India was reported from Kerala in March this year.

Mpox a public health emergency of global concern: WHO

Mpox a public health emergency of global concern: WHO

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This comes amid a rapid surge in spread of the disease in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and its detection in neighbouring countries as well.

'He was simply larger than life'

'He was simply larger than life'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The Denver Nuggets, who took Mutombo in the first round of the 1991 draft, said in a statement they were "heartbroken" by his passing.

Name Games Countries Play

Name Games Countries Play

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

As India seems to be picking 'Bharat' at least in official communication, here are some interesting name changes.

Blast kills child, injures 32 Indian UN peacekeepers in Congo

Blast kills child, injures 32 Indian UN peacekeepers in Congo

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Army officials in New Delhi said two of the 32 injured soldiers require surgery but are not critical.

Mpox: Govt alerts airports; asks states to set up isolation facility

Mpox: Govt alerts airports; asks states to set up isolation facility

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The ministry has identified three Centre-run hospitals -- Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Safdarjung and Lady Hardinge -- as nodal centres in the national capital for isolation, management and treatment of any patient with mpox.

The First Person To Run Across Africa

The First Person To Run Across Africa

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

A British man who calls himself the 'Hardest Geezer' has become the first person to run the entire continent of Africa after a gruelling challenge that has taken 352 days.

Indian peacekeeper killed in Congo

Indian peacekeeper killed in Congo

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

Naib Subedar Ram Kirpal Singh, part of the nine-guard peace-keeping force deployed in Congo, was killed when their camp came under heavy rocket attack on Monday morning.

Indian UN peacekeeper killed in Congo

Indian UN peacekeeper killed in Congo

Rediff.com25 May 2010

An Indian soldier on a United Nations peacekeeping mission in strife-torn Congo was killed during a firefight between the Congolese Army and armed assailants.

R Day: Gallantry medals for cops deployed in Naxal areas, J-K

R Day: Gallantry medals for cops deployed in Naxal areas, J-K

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Over 1,000 police personnel have been awarded with different categories of gallantry and service medals on the eve of the 75th Republic Day, a government statement said Thursday. This includes 277 gallantry medals.

Tunisia-DR Congo friendly abandoned

Tunisia-DR Congo friendly abandoned

Rediff.com12 Nov 2005

Tunisian fans invaded the stade Charlety pitch when striker Santos scored for their team to make it 2-2.

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Major Ruchi Agarwal is commander of the United Nations Female Engagement Team in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo.

Ban Ki-moon condoles death of Indian soldier in Congo

Ban Ki-moon condoles death of Indian soldier in Congo

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed deep regret over the death of an Indian UN peacekeeper who was killed during clashes between renegade soldiers of Congo and government troops on the border with Uganda.

IMAGE: 32 killed as UN plane crashes in Congo

IMAGE: 32 killed as UN plane crashes in Congo

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

A United Nations plane with 33 people onboard crashed while attempting to land amid torrential rain in the DR Congo capital of Kinshasa on Monday, killing 32.

Prevent undue panic: Centre advises states on mpox

Prevent undue panic: Centre advises states on mpox

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The Centre on Monday advised states and union territories to screen and test of all suspect mpox cases.

UN peacekeepers kill 50 in Congo

UN peacekeepers kill 50 in Congo

Rediff.com3 Mar 2005

The killing of the militiamen was a "proportionate" reaction to the slaying of 9 Bangladeshi peacekeepers last week, the UN said.

Why Do Indians Have To Die in Congo?

Why Do Indians Have To Die in Congo?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Last week, two BSF troopers from Rajasthan, members of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Congo, were killed by protestors. Do we need to lose lives fighting in a country not ours, in a war that is not ours and for a cause that is not ours, asks Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), who served in the UNPKF in Congo.

Many killed in freak air mishap in Congo

Many killed in freak air mishap in Congo

Rediff.com9 May 2003

Passengers aboard a Russian-made Ilyushin 76 were sucked out when the cargo plane's back ramp opened.

3 martyred Indian peacekeepers to be conferred prestigious UN medal

3 martyred Indian peacekeepers to be conferred prestigious UN medal

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Three Indian peacekeepers, who lost their lives serving under the UN flag last year, are among the 103 military, police, and civilian peacekeepers who will be honoured posthumously with a prestigious medal in the United Nations for their service and supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.

India eyes multiple mineral pacts with about a dozen countries in Africa

India eyes multiple mineral pacts with about a dozen countries in Africa

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

India is planning to soon sign new and updated mineral pacts with about a dozen countries in Africa. The Ministry of Mines is in discussions with Cte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Business Standard has learnt. Negotiations are ongoing with around a dozen countries, and more will be added to the list soon.

Monkeypox in India: Here's all you need to know about the virus

Monkeypox in India: Here's all you need to know about the virus

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients, although it is clinically less severe.

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

With the athletes bidding goodbye to Paris after another bone-tingling edition of the Olympics, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com, shares some interesting nuggets that made the Paris Olympics an event to remember!

India's Global Hunger Index rank is 102

India's Global Hunger Index rank is 102

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

After decades of decline, the global prevalence of undernourishment is increasing.

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Xi has called on Chinese border troops to enhance their capabilities in border defence and control to forge a "great wall of steel" along the country's borders, it said.

Stampede kills 12 football fans

Stampede kills 12 football fans

Rediff.com3 Jun 2007

A stampede in Zambia killed 12 football fans and injured many others after a match.

Pakistan 10th in failed nations index

Pakistan 10th in failed nations index

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

The top 10 failed states in the 2009 list are: Somalia, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Guinea and Pakistan.

Climate change: 10 nations that face highest RISK

Climate change: 10 nations that face highest RISK

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

The British risk analysis firm Maplecroft recently released a 2011 scientific report ranking the top 10 countries at extreme risk for impacts from climate change.

Hamas attack: Horrific details of sexual violence emerge

Hamas attack: Horrific details of sexual violence emerge

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

The investigation identified at least seven locations where Israeli women and girls appear to have been sexually assaulted or mutilated.

Indian peacekeepers save 7 in world's rape capital

Indian peacekeepers save 7 in world's rape capital

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Indian peacekeepers have rescued seven women from Mai Mai rebels in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is often referred to as the rape capital of the world.

Indian peacekeeper accused of sexual misconduct

Indian peacekeeper accused of sexual misconduct

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

An Indian peacekeeper has been accused of sexual misconduct in the UN peacekeeping mission in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Anayansi Lopez of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations has said.

African Cup: Ghana, Mali progress in contrasting styles

African Cup: Ghana, Mali progress in contrasting styles

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Ghana and Mali took contrasting routes to join Ivory Coast, South Africa and Cape VerdeIslands in the African Nations Cup quarter-finals on Monday.

Rio Games refugee team will have 10 athletes, reveals IOC

Rio Games refugee team will have 10 athletes, reveals IOC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday unveiled its first ever team of refugees which will have 10 members and 12 officials and will compete at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games under the Olympic flag.

India 9th most dangerous place for journos

India 9th most dangerous place for journos

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Sri Lanka is listed as the third most dangerous country for journalists, ahead of Pakistan in fourth place. Iraq leads the list with 50 journalists killed in the war-ravaged country in 2007. Somalia is listed in second place.

Phelps, Bolt will not be the only big stories at Rio Olympics

Phelps, Bolt will not be the only big stories at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

When record Olympic champion Michael Phelps and the king of sprinting Usain Bolt resume their hunt for world records and gold medals at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics next month they will not be the only big stories in town.