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Indian pilots to train on Hawk next week

Indian pilots to train on Hawk next week

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

Six pilots from the Indian Air Force will take part in the training to conducted at the Royal Air Force valley base in North Wales.

WB: Girl gang raped, vehicles set afire by locals

WB: Girl gang raped, vehicles set afire by locals

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

A minor girl was gang raped in West Bengal on her way back on school leading to violent protests by locals who set on fire three vehicles and damaged at least 30 others, including one belonging to the police, demanding that two youths who were allegedly involved in the crime be handed to them.

Northeasterners fleeing B'lore cross 18,000

Northeasterners fleeing B'lore cross 18,000

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Six companies of Rapid Action Force (around 750 personnel) would be deployed in parts of the city to instill confidence among the panic-stricken people from the northeast even as the number of those fleeing from Bengaluru has crossed 18,000.

Tear gas, lathicharge as WB cops stop BJP march to Mamata's office

Tear gas, lathicharge as WB cops stop BJP march to Mamata's office

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Thousands of BJP workers from Kolkata and Howrah began marching towards Nabanna to protest the "worsening" law and order in the state.

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Trump will stay at the 'Chanakya' suite of the hotel, which has hosted the likes of former US presidents George Bush and Barack Obama.

British jets start pounding IS-held oil fields in Syria

British jets start pounding IS-held oil fields in Syria

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Four Tornados took off from the Royal Air Force base in Akrotiri, Cyprus, shortly after the House of Commons vote gave the go-ahead for Britain to assist in the United States-led bombing of Islamic State.

'Barbaric' beatings in Jamia by police, allege students

'Barbaric' beatings in Jamia by police, allege students

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

The university had turned into a battlefield on Sunday as police entered the campus and also used force, following protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Sabarimala Day 2: Heavy rush at Ayyappa temple

Sabarimala Day 2: Heavy rush at Ayyappa temple

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

The first batch of police personnel had taken charge of the security on Saturday.

Security stepped up in Andhra Pradesh post Telangana decision

Security stepped up in Andhra Pradesh post Telangana decision

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The Andhra Pradesh Police on Tuesday stepped up security across the state saying they were well prepared to maintain law and order particularly in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions in the wake of the decision to create separate Telangana.

Russian air force lifeline for near-dead MiG-35

Russian air force lifeline for near-dead MiG-35

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

One factor which could have gone against the MiG-35 in the Indian deal is that the IAF's 62-odd MiG-29s coming up for upgradation to the UPG standard, will have features close to the MiG-35 or even better.

Mumbai cops gear up for Ganesh immersion

Mumbai cops gear up for Ganesh immersion

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

With terror threat lingering over the city, Mumbai Police have made elaborate security arrangements ahead of Ganesh idols' immersions.

Self-styled godman Rampal found guilty of murder

Self-styled godman Rampal found guilty of murder

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Rampal and 27 of his followers were charged with murder and wrongful confinement after four women and a child were found dead in his Satlok Ashram in Barwala town in Hisar on November 19, 2014.

Indo-UK war games begin at WB airbase

Indo-UK war games begin at WB airbase

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

Indian Air Force's frontline Su-30 MKI fighter jets and Eurofighter Typhoons of the Royal Air Force on Wednesday began 17 days of war games codenamed Ex-Indradhanush at the Kalaikunda airbase in West Bengal.

Curfew relaxed in Mangaluru, ex gratia for 2 killed

Curfew relaxed in Mangaluru, ex gratia for 2 killed

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Police said no untoward incident has been reported in Mangaluru so far. The Internet and mobile data services have been restored. However, the police FIR names the 2 deceased.

Puducherry CM sleeps outside L-G Bedi's house as dharna enters 2nd day

Puducherry CM sleeps outside L-G Bedi's house as dharna enters 2nd day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Chief Minister Narayanasamy had led an agitation in front of the Parliament on January 4, demanding that the Centre sanction statehood for Puducherry and replace Kiran Bedi as the Lt Governor.

Ayodhya verdict: All schools, colleges shut in Delhi, UP, MP, K'taka

Ayodhya verdict: All schools, colleges shut in Delhi, UP, MP, K'taka

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The Delhi government also advised all private schools to remain closed on November 9 as a precautionary measure in view of the verdict.

Amid farmer protests in MP, Shivraj Singh Chouhan to fast for peace

Amid farmer protests in MP, Shivraj Singh Chouhan to fast for peace

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Mandsaur, the epicentre of the agitation, has remained relatively peaceful even as farmer protests have spilled over to new areas of MP.

Curfew imposed in Jammu after violence

Curfew imposed in Jammu after violence

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Curfew was clamped again in Jammu and the army was deployed on Wednesday after violence erupted late on Tuesday night leaving 40 people, including nine policemen, injured.However, the curfew was relaxed for varying periods in Samba, Udhampur and Kishtwar districts.National Security Advisor M K Narayanan today met Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra and other top officials of the state administration to discuss the present security situation.

Ayodhya seers seek divine intervention for Ram temple on Babri demolition day

Ayodhya seers seek divine intervention for Ram temple on Babri demolition day

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Bajrang Dal have announced that they will mark the day as Shaurya Diwas and Vijay Diwas (day of victory) and have asked the people to light earthen lamps as on Diwali.

70,000 cops turn Ayodhya into fortress

70,000 cops turn Ayodhya into fortress

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Drone cameras will monitor the crowds in real time.

MP home minister accepts farmers died in police firing

MP home minister accepts farmers died in police firing

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Police said town inspector of Pipliamandi Anil Singh Thakur has been removed from field duties in connection with the firing on farmers.

CRPF sends plastic bullets to Kashmir to cut pellets usage

CRPF sends plastic bullets to Kashmir to cut pellets usage

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

This will be newest less lethal ammunition the force has introduced to tackle crowds.

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

What the Indian Air Force learnt in UK

What the Indian Air Force learnt in UK

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

During the 10-week programme, the pilots underwent ground school training and simulator sorties at Royal Air Force Valley, avionics training at BAE Systems in Brough, and sea survival training, prior to flying training.

19 arrested in UP for violence during anti-CAA protest

19 arrested in UP for violence during anti-CAA protest

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Protesters had vandalised a police station and torched vehicles in Mau. Internet services have been suspended in the district.

High drama in MP as Rahul Gandhi briefly arrested on way to Mandsaur

High drama in MP as Rahul Gandhi briefly arrested on way to Mandsaur

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Modi can waive loans of the country's rich but can't do the same for farmers, he said.

Torres, Gerrard strike late to lift Liverpool

Torres, Gerrard strike late to lift Liverpool

Rediff.com11 Nov 2007

Liverpool scored twice in the last nine minutes to beat Fulham 2-0 to move up to fourth in the Premier League on Saturday.

Security forces on their toes to maintain peace

Security forces on their toes to maintain peace

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The Union home ministry, from its North Block office atop the Raisina Hill in New Delhi, kept a 'constant and engaging' vigil across the country with central paramilitary forces, intelligence agencies and state police forces in toe.

Bengal car project faces another setback

Bengal car project faces another setback

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

The land acquisition process by the West Bengal government for the Tata Motors plant here suffered another setback on Tuesday with farmers preventing a hearing by the administration on those who did not wish to give up their land.

Athens Seemed Like a Good Idea

Athens Seemed Like a Good Idea

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

So far, the 11th-hour mad-dash approach has made the Athens Games about security, construction and system failure, not about Olympic spirit.

Maharashtra braces for state-wide bandh today

Maharashtra braces for state-wide bandh today

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

All the essential services, schools and colleges have been excluded from the bandh.

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'For a show that has been going on since 1948 one expected a certain standard of showcasing and showmanship, besides variety and a show of skill.' 'At the same time one felt pretty good about the standards of our own efforts -- Aero India -- at Bangalore once every four years and in business only since 1996,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd) after a visit to the Farnborough Airshow.

Islamic State threatens Britain in new executions video

Islamic State threatens Britain in new executions video

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The 11-minute footage included a 'message' for United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron which is being read by a man in an English accent, threatening attacks in the UK.

Shoot at sight orders issued in Mau

Shoot at sight orders issued in Mau

Rediff.com15 Oct 2005

There have been communal clashes here since Thursday.

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan to give up royal titles

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan to give up royal titles

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

"The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their wish to repay Sovereign Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage (believed to be 2.4 million), which will remain their United Kingdom family home," a statement from the Buckingham Palace read.

Meet the coolest stylists on Instagram

Meet the coolest stylists on Instagram

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Insta-stylists are the new big thing.

No more MiG crashes, hopefully

No more MiG crashes, hopefully

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

Two killed in violent clashes on AMU campus

Two killed in violent clashes on AMU campus

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Violence erupted on the campus around last midnight, following a clash between two student groups leading to the death of Mahtab, DIG (AligarhRange) Govind Agarwal, who led the police operation, said.

UK warns Britons travelling abroad of terror threat

UK warns Britons travelling abroad of terror threat

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

The UK has warned its citizens travelling abroad that they could be targeted by terrorists seeking revenge for British air strikes against Islamic State militants in the Middle East.