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Richa Chadha apologies amid backlash over 'Galwan says hi' tweet

Richa Chadha apologies amid backlash over 'Galwan says hi' tweet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

On Wednesday, Richa had reacted to Northern Army Commander Lt General Upendra Dwivedi's statement that the Indian Army is ready to execute orders like taking back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

'At the end of war, our aim is to ensure Hamas will...'

'At the end of war, our aim is to ensure Hamas will...'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Hamas terrorists are hiding in Gaza city inside tunnels, underneath houses and inside buildings populated with innocent Gaza civilians. Civilians of Gaza city evacuate south for your own safety and the safety of your families and distance yourself from Hamas terrorists who are using you as human shields'

Hotelier becomes 18th witness to turn hostile in 2008 Malegaon blast case

Hotelier becomes 18th witness to turn hostile in 2008 Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The hotelier from Panchmarhi, during his deposition in the court of Special NIA Judge PR Sitre, denied making any statement to the probe agencies, said special public prosecutor Avinash Rasal.

Which Dhoni avatar do you like?

Which Dhoni avatar do you like?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Tell us which Mahi avatar you like best!

38 killed, 20 injured as bus falls into 300-foot gorge in J-K's Doda

38 killed, 20 injured as bus falls into 300-foot gorge in J-K's Doda

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

At least 36 people were killed and 19 injured when a bus carrying passengers skidded off the road and rolled down into a 300-foot gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Wednesday, officials said.

Top Hamas commanders linked to Oct 7 attack killed

Top Hamas commanders linked to Oct 7 attack killed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Lt Col Hecht spoke as the Israel Air Force killed Merad Abu Merad, Hamas' head of aerial activity, in Gaza City, who it said was responsible for directing terrorists during the October 7 massacre of Israelis in the western Negev.

In a first, Bangladesh tri-service contingent takes part in R-Day parade

In a first, Bangladesh tri-service contingent takes part in R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The 122-member contingent of the Bangladesh armed forces comprising soldiers of the Bangladesh army, sailors of the Bangladesh navy, and air warriors of the Bangladesh air force was led by the contingent Commander Lieutenant Colonel Abu Mohammed Shahnoor Shawon and his deputies, Lieutenant Farhan Ishraq and Flight Lieutenant Sibat Rahman.

New CSK jersey salutes India's soldiers

New CSK jersey salutes India's soldiers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'It has been on our mind for some time now to find ways to raise awareness about the significant and selfless role of the armed forces. The camouflage is an appreciation of their service. They are the true heroes.'

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'In the 1971 War my battalion suffered 4 casualties after fighting for 14 days.' 'In Operation Blue Star, I lost 19 men in just one hour.'

Co-pilot killed, pilot injured as Army chopper crashes in Kashmir

Co-pilot killed, pilot injured as Army chopper crashes in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

It crashed around 11:30 am with officials saying that it drifted away while descending and tumbled into a 'nallah' flowing nearby.

Chinese company signs Dhoni for smartphone campaign

Chinese company signs Dhoni for smartphone campaign

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Considering the vehement anti-China stance across the nation after the Galwan incident of June 15/16, there was barely a squeal of outrage about the Dhoni-OPPO tie-up on social media, barring a couple of tweets.

The Unsung Heroes of the 1962 War

The Unsung Heroes of the 1962 War

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

The Chinese admitted that they had suffered the maximum casualties fighting in the first battle on October 20, 1962, and these casualties had been inflicted mostly by 2 Rajput. Claude Arpi salutes Major B K Pant and his fighting force of 112 men, 82 of whom lost their lives in the Battle of Namkha Chu, and whose courage must never ever be forgotten by a grateful country for who they laid down their lives.

Gen Rawat's chopper crashed minutes before reaching destination

Gen Rawat's chopper crashed minutes before reaching destination

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The chopper took off at 11.48 am from the Sulur Air Base and was reported to be missing at around 12.22 pm, sources informed.

COVID-19 claims 1971 War Hero

COVID-19 claims 1971 War Hero

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Ajai Shukla salutes the memory of Lieutenant General R M Vohra, Mahavir Chakra, who passes into the ages on Sunday.

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Khalistan would have been in existence today, but for the army.'

Dhoni joins Army troops in militancy-infested Kashmir

Dhoni joins Army troops in militancy-infested Kashmir

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Dhoni's two-week stint with his unit was approved by the Army headquarters last week on his request.

Cotterell salutes 'true patriot' Dhoni

Cotterell salutes 'true patriot' Dhoni

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Cotterell, who became popular during the ICC ODI World Cup in the United Kingdom for his trademark celebrations, tweeted a series of messages and also shared a video on Dhoni to praise the veteran stumper.

ATS forced to take names of Yogi, RSS leaders in Malegaon case: Witness

ATS forced to take names of Yogi, RSS leaders in Malegaon case: Witness

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The witness deposed before the special National Investigation Agency court on Tuesday.

Malegaon blast: HC rejects Lt Col Purohit's discharge plea

Malegaon blast: HC rejects Lt Col Purohit's discharge plea

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Among other grounds for seeking discharge, Purohit had claimed lack of sanction under relevant provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure to prosecute him.

What is Army Chief doing in Sri Lanka?

What is Army Chief doing in Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

In a statement released on the eve of General Naravane's visit, the Indian high commission in Colombo described Sri Lanka as India's 'Priority One' partner.

Three services face shortage of nearly 10K officers, LS told

Three services face shortage of nearly 10K officers, LS told

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

In response to a question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said that the Army has the maximum shortage of 7,791 officers followed by 1,557 in the Indian Navy and 572 in the Indian Air Force.

Gen Rawat's chopper crashed due to 'entry into clouds': IAF report

Gen Rawat's chopper crashed due to 'entry into clouds': IAF report

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

'The accident was a result of entry into clouds due to unexpected change in weather conditions in the valley. This led to spatial disorientation of the pilot resulting in Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT),' it stated.

And The Protests Resume In Colombo...

And The Protests Resume In Colombo...

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The anti-government protests near the presidential secretariat in Colombo resumed on Sunday after the authorities lifted the nation-wide curfew to celebrate the Vesak -- what we call Buddha Purnima in India -- festival.

On Bose's birthday Modi names 21 Andaman islands after PVC awardees

On Bose's birthday Modi names 21 Andaman islands after PVC awardees

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

In a ceremony on Monday on the occasion of Parakram Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi named the 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman and Nicobar after Param Vir Chakra awardees.

MS Dhoni conferred Lt. Colonel rank in Territorial Army

MS Dhoni conferred Lt. Colonel rank in Territorial Army

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra have been conferred with the rank of honourary Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army by President Pratibha Patil.

Major accused of posting Lt Col's wife's phone no online

Major accused of posting Lt Col's wife's phone no online

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

A senior Army officer has accused a junior of harassing his wife by posting her mobile number on an adult website prompting institution of a Court of Inquiry into the case.

Hindu temples attacked in Bangladesh during Durga Puja, 3 dead

Hindu temples attacked in Bangladesh during Durga Puja, 3 dead

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Hindu temples in Bangladesh have been vandalised by some unidentified miscreants during Durga Puja celebrations, prompting the government to deploy paramilitary force in 22 districts after three people were killed and many others injured in riots, media reports said.

Dhoni named in 15-member defence ministry panel on NCC

Dhoni named in 15-member defence ministry panel on NCC

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni and industrialist Anand Mahindra were on Thursday named in a 15-member panel constituted by the defence ministry to carry out a comprehensive review of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in order to make it more relevant.

The Soldier Who Became An Icon

The Soldier Who Became An Icon

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

'...Cliffy with utter disregard to his personal safety, charged through the fire zone, closed in on the enemy, threw hand grenades inside their bunkers and killed six enemy soldiers!' '...He was hit by a volley of bullets. Even before breathing his last, Cliffy killed a Pakistani soldier in hand-to-hand combat...' Captain Keishing Clifford Nongrum, who was just 24, received the Mahavir Chakra posthumously for his superhuman act of valour in the Kargil War just 18 months after he joined the Indian Army. Archana Masih/Rediff.com remembers one of India's Bravest Of The Brave as the nation salutes the 527 soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland on Vijay Diwas.

15 killed, 2 critical in mass shooting at pub in Johannesburg

15 killed, 2 critical in mass shooting at pub in Johannesburg

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The police are investigating claims that a group of men arrived at the pub in a taxi and opened fire, killing 14 and injuring three patrons.

Dhoni hails army amidst freedom of speech debate

Dhoni hails army amidst freedom of speech debate

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Amid continuing uproar on the issue of freedom of expression in the country, Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday called for respect to the armed forces, saying that the nation is in a position to debate because of the men in uniform. "As v have this debate on freedom of speech our forces r making sure v stay in position to keep debating," Dhoni wrote on his official Twitter handle. "Spl forces and commando unit's r normal ppl like u and me who r highly motivated and trained to put the interest of the nation before self," he added. Dhoni holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army.

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

Scam rocks Indian Military Academy; 3 Lt Colonels booked

Scam rocks Indian Military Academy; 3 Lt Colonels booked

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Lieutenant Colonels Akhilesh Mishra, Jagdish Bishnoi and Ambarish Tiwari have been accused of issuing fake experience certificates to candidates in recruitments to group C and D cadres of the prestigious institute in 2011-2012, CBI sources said on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Advani receive Padma Bhushan award

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Advani receive Padma Bhushan award

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and multiple world champion cueist Pankaj Advani were presented with the country's third-highest civilian award -- the Padma Bhushan

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Babu R was trapped in a mountain gorge without food or water for two days till the Indian Army rescued him in a daring mission.

10 Months in Afghanistan

10 Months in Afghanistan

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

'The Afghans used to say that if there is any person whose name should be taken after Allah, it is Hindustani.'

PICS: Lt Co. Dhoni's surprise visit to Army Public School in Srinagar

PICS: Lt Co. Dhoni's surprise visit to Army Public School in Srinagar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Former India captain Dhoni paid a surprise visit to Army Public School in Srinagar and emphasised the importance of education and sports during his interaction with the students.

Army detains Lt Col in honey trap case

Army detains Lt Col in honey trap case

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

He came under the radar after large sums of money were transferred into his account.

Spotted: Dhoni, Paes playing football in Mumbai

Spotted: Dhoni, Paes playing football in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and tennis legend Leander Paes were spotted in Mumbai enjoying a session of football together.