'He pulled a terrorist out of the car...'

'He continued firing with the other hand with the AK-47.''He was hit in the neck and shoulder, but did not let go of the terrorist.'On Republic Day, Mudasir Ahmed Sheikh of the J&K Police was......

Anti-encroachment drive against J-K ex-minister, hotelier close to Abdullahs

Authorities in Kashmir went into overdrive on Tuesday to retrieve the encroached government land from influential persons, as they demolished outer walls of the properties belonging to a former......

The Soldier Awarded The First Param Vir Chakra

January 31, 2023 marks the birth centenary of Major Somnath Sharma, who was awarded the first Param Vir Chakra for his bravery in the Kashmir operations in November 1947. We salute this hero whose......

The Soldier Awarded The First Param Vir Chakra

January 31, 2023 marks the birth centenary of Major Somnath Sharma, who was awarded the first Param Vir Chakra for his bravery in the Kashmir operations in November 1947. We salute this hero whose......

Delhi airport displaced Dubai as world's second busiest in March

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, India’s largest, emerged as the second busiest airport in the world in March, displacing Dubai Airport and trailing only Atlanta in the......

Why Air Indias' privatisation sailed & BPCL's is dragging on

Changing tracks helps. But, not taking the beaten path isn't always helpful. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com This is the story of two of India's biggest privatisations - Air India and Bharat......

Airspace stimulus to save over Rs 1,000-crore in jet fuel costs

Aviation turbine fuel accounts for 35-40 per cent of the total operating cost of an Indian airline. The move to open up air space, which was earlier reserved for the Indian Air Force (IAF), to......

Sports Shorts: Will India host 2026 Youth Olympics?

Batra meets Home Minister Amit Shah, seeks support for hosting 2026 Youth Olympics IMAGE: The bidding process of the 2026 Youth Olympics is likely to start next year. Photograph: NOC/Twitter......