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Attack on IAF convoy: Several held, hunt on for terrorists

Attack on IAF convoy: Several held, hunt on for terrorists

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Additional Director General of Police, Jammu, Anand Jain and senior officers of the Army and intelligence agencies visited the ambush spot in the Surankote area. The Army also conducted aerial surveillance using a helicopter, they said.

In rare move, govt extends tenure of Army Chief Gen Pande by 1 month

In rare move, govt extends tenure of Army Chief Gen Pande by 1 month

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Gen Pande was to retire from service on May 31.

Air Marshal Browne to be next IAF chief

Air Marshal Browne to be next IAF chief

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Air Marshal N A K Browne, an ace MiG-21 and Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter pilot, will be the next chief of Indian Air Force.

India name 24-member squad for Europe leg of Hockey Pro League

India name 24-member squad for Europe leg of Hockey Pro League

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Harmanpreet Singh will lead a 24-member Indian squad in the Europe leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League starting on May 22.

Marshal death clouds Vettel's Canada win

Marshal death clouds Vettel's Canada win

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Red Bull's triple World Champion Sebastian Vettel won the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday but his victory was overshadowed by the death of a marshal, the first fatality in Formula One in over a decade.

Candidates Chess: Praggnanandhaa, Vidit score crucial victories; Gukesh stays in joint lead

Candidates Chess: Praggnanandhaa, Vidit score crucial victories; Gukesh stays in joint lead

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi scored crushing victories, while D Gukesh held on to the joint top spot with a draw in a brilliant sixth-round outing for the Indian men's team at the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto.

'Don't think he's done; no reason for Dhoni to stop playing'

'Don't think he's done; no reason for Dhoni to stop playing'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif feels there is no reason why Mahendra Singh Dhoni should not play the next season of the IPL, given his form, fitness and ability to play big shots with ease.

Navy responds to drone attack on vessel in Gulf of Aden

Navy responds to drone attack on vessel in Gulf of Aden

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy's 'mission deployed' guided missile destroyer INS Visakhapatnam responded to the attack within an hour of receiving a distress call from the vessel Genco Picardy, they said.

US air marshal guns down passenger

US air marshal guns down passenger

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

A man who claimed to have a bomb was shot down by US air marshals on a boarding bridge at Miami International Airport.

What's CJI Telling The Mantris?

What's CJI Telling The Mantris?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Glimpses from the At Home reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Republic Day.

Plea in Islamabad HC to make Gen Raheel Sharif Field Marshal

Plea in Islamabad HC to make Gen Raheel Sharif Field Marshal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Gen Sharif had earlier promised to bow out at the end of his term in November this year.

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Gavaskar@75: 15 Interesting Facts

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar celebrates a magnificent 75th birthday on July 10th. Rediff.com picks 15 facts about Sunil Gavaskar you need to know:

Nuclear arms race: World Court rejects Marshall Islands suit against India

Nuclear arms race: World Court rejects Marshall Islands suit against India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The 16-judge bench at the International Court of Justice ruled there was no evidence that Majuro had had a prior dispute with any of the three nuclear giants.

Now democracy shamed in Kashmir assembly, PDP MLA slaps Marshal

Now democracy shamed in Kashmir assembly, PDP MLA slaps Marshal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

An opposition Peoples Democratic Party MLA on Wednesday slapped a marshal in the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly as proceedings were marred by unruly scenes.

Dinners At The School On The Hill

Dinners At The School On The Hill

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Barnes School, Devlali, is famous for its dal. But everything tastes good in the hill station air and vintage locale.

Air Marshal Arup Raha to be next IAF chief

Air Marshal Arup Raha to be next IAF chief

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Commissioned on December 14, 1974 in the fighter stream of the IAF, Raha has held various command, staff and instructional appointments in his 39-year-old career.

Change of guard in women's hockey team: Salima replaces Savita as skipper

Change of guard in women's hockey team: Salima replaces Savita as skipper

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Mid-fielder Salima Tete on Thursday replaced veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia as captain of the 24-strong Indian women's hockey squad for the Belgium and England legs of the FIH Pro League starting later this month.

Styris, Marshall guide NZ to victory

Styris, Marshall guide NZ to victory

Rediff.com25 Feb 2004

96-year-old Marshal's moving farewell to President Kalam

96-year-old Marshal's moving farewell to President Kalam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

It was indeed a poignant moment to see an uniformed Arjan Singh rising out of his wheelchair and using a walking stick to march up to President APJ Abdul Kalam's coffin

Marshall ton can't stop Pakistan

Marshall ton can't stop Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2003

The 24-year-old Aucklander's maiden century was in vain as Pakistan beat New Zealand in the third ODI by 51 runs.

No cavity search was done on Devyani: US Marshals

No cavity search was done on Devyani: US Marshals

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, arrested last week in New York on charges of visa fraud, was not subject to cavity search, as being alleged, the US Marshals Services has claimed.

'Biggest insult for...': Akmal slams Pakistan

'Biggest insult for...': Akmal slams Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Pakistan were stunned by the co-hosts USA in a thrilling nail-biting clash, settled in the Super Over.

Aiming to be among the best by its 100th year in 2032: IAF chief

Aiming to be among the best by its 100th year in 2032: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

In the current complex and dynamic strategic environment, refining the IAF's strategy, building robust capabilities and developing a flexible mindset to "prosecute future wars" will prove decisive, the chief of air staff said.

Will stay along China border till complete disengagement: IAF chief

Will stay along China border till complete disengagement: IAF chief

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The Chief of Air Staff, addressing a press conference ahead of the Air Force Day on October 8, asserted that the IAF will continue to remain deployed along the frontier in the region till complete disengagement takes place in the remaining contested areas.

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Sam Bahadur is a mechanical summary of his life, ticking off one chapter after another without bothering to pause or ponder over their significance and influences, observes Sukanya Verma.

Suniel Shetty to be grand marshall at NYC's I-Day parade

Suniel Shetty to be grand marshall at NYC's I-Day parade

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The annual cultural extravaganza will run through several streets of Madison Avenue in the heart of Manhattan, featuring tableaux by various Indian-American organisations, marching bands, police contingents and cultural performances by young Indian-American children.

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Shailesh Karkera picks the Best Players at Euro 24.

3,300 CISF jawans to replace CRPF in Parliament security starting Monday

3,300 CISF jawans to replace CRPF in Parliament security starting Monday

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The parliament duty group of the CRPF wound up its entire administrative and operational paraphernalia -- vehicles, weapons and commandos -- from the complex on Friday and its commander, a deputy inspector general-rank officer, handed over all the security points in the complex to the incoming CISF group, the sources said.

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw serious

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw serious

Rediff.com6 Nov 2005

An astute war planner, Manekshaw led India to victory in the 1971 war against Pakistan, which ended with the surrender of over 90,000 Pakistani armed personnel.

Indian-origin couple, daughter killed in 'suspicious' fire in Canada

Indian-origin couple, daughter killed in 'suspicious' fire in Canada

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

The charred remains were on Friday identified as those of three family members: 51-year-old Rajiv Warikoo; his wife, 47-year-old Shilpa Kotha; and their 16-year-old daughter, Mahek Warikoo.

Akhilesh Sniffs Smell Of Success In Kannauj

Akhilesh Sniffs Smell Of Success In Kannauj

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Akhilesh Yadav replaced his nephew Tej Pratap Yadav and decided to contest the Kannauj seat himself.

Dum Dum bullets for Indian sky marshals

Dum Dum bullets for Indian sky marshals

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

The bullets, whose peculiar name originated from the first such ammunition developed by the British near the 'Dum Dum' military base in Kolkata in pre-independent India, are authorised to be fired only by special forces commandos the world over to avoid collateral damage in such an operation.

Marshall shines for New Zealand

Marshall shines for New Zealand

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

Hamish Marshall was unbeaten on 133 as New Zealand reached 267 for three wickets on the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Marshall's maiden century puts Kiwis on top

Marshall's maiden century puts Kiwis on top

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

New Zealand were 265 for 3 on the opening day of the first Test against Australia.

The Challenge About Playing Sam Bahadur

The Challenge About Playing Sam Bahadur

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'I'm sandwiched between Katrina's films, which is a great spot to be in.'

Indian Soldiers In Action!

Indian Soldiers In Action!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Exercise Harimau Shakti began at the Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya on October 23, 2023 and will conclude on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Nearly 120 military personnel from India and Malaysia are taking part in the exercise, which aims to strengthen military capabilities and enhance the synergy between the two nations.

Tomar degree row: All 3 BJP MLAs marshalled out of Delhi assembly

Tomar degree row: All 3 BJP MLAs marshalled out of Delhi assembly

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The BJP MLAs -- Vijender Gupta, O P Sharma and Jagdish Pradhan -- were evicted from the House after they trooped to the Well and raised slogans.

See, What Army Can Do!

See, What Army Can Do!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

On January 15, 2024, as part of the 76th Army Day celebrations, a military and combat display 'Shaurya Sandhya' was organised at the Lucknow Cantonment in Uttar Pradesh.

Parliament Staff's Style Makeover

Parliament Staff's Style Makeover

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Parliament staff will don a new set of uniforms from the five-day special session of Parliament which begins on Monday, September 18.

Marshall, Dasgupta power Bengal to win

Marshall, Dasgupta power Bengal to win

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Royal Bengal Tigers on Tuesday roared against Chennai Superstars by winning the 30th match with a margin of nine wickets in the ICL 20s Indian Championship in Panchkula.