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Tehelka case: Military Court convicts Brig Singh

Tehelka case: Military Court convicts Brig Singh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

He is the third army personnel to be convicted by the army court in the Tehelka case.

Gandhi the strategist

Gandhi the strategist

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

'Many misunderstood non-violent satyagraha as a passive strategy; it was anything but that,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Why Pakistan lost Akhnur

Why Pakistan lost Akhnur

Rediff.com17 Sep 2005

Lanka navy seize explosives

Lanka navy seize explosives

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Sri Lankan navy seize explosives, detonators in Jaffna

Situation on border with Pak tense: Army

Situation on border with Pak tense: Army

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Firing, ceasefire violations and infiltration attempts from across the border have increased and the situation along the LoC is tense, the army said on Wednesday.

The message from migrant labourers killings in Kashmir

The message from migrant labourers killings in Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'The terrorists will allow only those who practice their tenets to live in Kashmir,' argues Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

Army major, LeT militant killed in J&K

Army major, LeT militant killed in J&K

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

An army major and a Lashkar-e-Tayiba militant were killed and a jawan injured in a gunbattle in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, a top army official said.

US admits to Quran abuse

US admits to Quran abuse

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

Quran was mishandled 5 times: Probe

Quran was mishandled 5 times: Probe

Rediff.com27 May 2005

In 13 alleged incidents, five of which were substantiated, 4 were by guards and 1 one was by an interrogator.

Dubey: Case against NHAI project director

Dubey: Case against NHAI project director

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

The NHAI project director and a retired army brigadier, who was running a consultancy service for NHAI, had been named by murdered NHAI engineer Satyendra Dubey in a letter alleging large-scale bungling in highway construction projects.

1962 War: 'Secret Reports' lost forever?

1962 War: 'Secret Reports' lost forever?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'The Himmatsinghji Report is still 'missing'.' 'It is a great loss for the knowledge of India's borders.' 'It would have an immense value at a time China is bound to shift its attention to other border fronts in the Himalayas,' notes Claude Arpi.

Defence deal may repair India-Russia ties

Defence deal may repair India-Russia ties

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The $10.5 billion arms and equipment deal helped to arrest the recent drift in the 'special and privileged' strategic partnership, observes Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

The Fog of War

The Fog of War

Rediff.com17 Sep 2005

Manipur ambush: Mortal remains of soldiers cremated

Manipur ambush: Mortal remains of soldiers cremated

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

The mortal remains of six soldiers martyred in Manipur last week belonging to Jammu region of the state were cremated with full military and state honours on Sunday.

Lahore and after

Lahore and after

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

Major charged with Siachen killings alleges pressu

Major charged with Siachen killings alleges pressu

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

Major Surinder Singh gave a letter to the presiding officer of the court alleging that Brig Kumar, in the presence of four other senior officers, asked him to finish the cross-examination of witnesses quickly or face the consequences

Pakistan's dangerous design in Kashmir

Pakistan's dangerous design in Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'Pakistan will leave no stone unturned to keep Kashmir on the edge and put the entire blame on the Government of India if there is any untoward incident,' says Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

'The war has come home to us'

'The war has come home to us'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

'Vibhuti was a braveheart.' 'He always said I cannot stay behind. He always wanted to lead.' A cousin and friend remember Major Dhaundiyal who made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland on Monday.

'No first use policy': Parrikar almost drops a nuke

'No first use policy': Parrikar almost drops a nuke

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

"Why should I bind myself? I should say I am a responsible nuclear power and I will not use it irresponsibly. This is my (personal) thinking," Parrikar said replying to a question as he explained the need to be unpredictable in warfare strategy.

Colonel convicted in Tehelka case

Colonel convicted in Tehelka case

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

A General Court Martial found Col Sehgal of the Directorate of Ordnance Services guilty of three of the four charges against him, sources said.

Top cop shot in Baghdad

Top cop shot in Baghdad

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

Baghdad's deputy police chief and his son were shot outside their home in southern Baghdad on Monday.

ICC team inspects facilities at Mohali ahead of WT20

ICC team inspects facilities at Mohali ahead of WT20

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Led by the ICC's head of events, Chris Tetley, and Board of Control for Cricket in India Tournament Director M V Sridhar, a joint team which arrived in the city on Sunday night, visited the stadium in the morning, carried out an inspection and met with PCA officials.

Huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered from Keran sector

Huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered from Keran sector

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

A huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from Keran sector along the Line of Control in Kashmir valley on Monday, even as the operation against militants holed up there entered the 14th day.

At least 23 killed, 42 wounded in Iraq violence

At least 23 killed, 42 wounded in Iraq violence

Rediff.com6 Nov 2004

Bomb explosions and clashes between rebels and Iraqi forces and US troops have left 23 dead.

India-Pak hold flag meet to discuss ceasefire violation along LoC

India-Pak hold flag meet to discuss ceasefire violation along LoC

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Senior army officers of India and Pakistan will meet in the Poonch sector of the Line of Control in the Jammu region on Friday.

Truly, an outstanding soldier

Truly, an outstanding soldier

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

'He was unlike anyone else I had met until then or ever since.' Lt Gen Ashok Joshi (retd) remembers one of India's most famous soldiers who passed away on Sunday.

Tehelka: Three officers in dock

Tehelka: Three officers in dock

Rediff.com18 May 2004

The officers are Major General P S K Choudhary, Brigadier Iqbal Singh and Colonel Anil Sehgal.

Six militants killed in J&K

Six militants killed in J&K

Rediff.com13 May 2004

Oltmans is Pak hockey coach

Oltmans is Pak hockey coach

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

The Dutchman, who guided the Netherlands to the 1996 Olympic title, will be in charge of the team till December 2004.

War leak -- Army launches in-house verification

War leak -- Army launches in-house verification

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

"Government has already directed an investigation. The army is doing an in-house verification on whether there is any authenticity or truth in the allegation," army chief General J J Singh said.

Is Congress better off without Scindia?

Is Congress better off without Scindia?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

'Should the Congress take Jyotiraditya's departure as good riddance?', asks Mohammad Sajjad.

Pak looking for foreign coach

Pak looking for foreign coach

Rediff.com5 Aug 2003

The PHF is negotiating with coaches from Germany, Australia and Spain to prepare the team for the Olympics.

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'You have been surrounded from all directions, if you want the safety of your troops and your personal safety, we will give you eight hours to make up your mind to surrender.'

Taliban chief warns of attack that 'will make you forget Peshawar'

Taliban chief warns of attack that 'will make you forget Peshawar'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The Pakistan Taliban chief behind the Peshawar attack that killed 132 pupils has issued a chilling warning that more deaths will follow in another terror "spectacular" in a new video released on Tuesday.