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'I will quit only after winning the battle'

'I will quit only after winning the battle'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Speaking with Shekhar Gupta, the Editor-in-Chief and Chairman of The Print, on his Off The Cuff show, the former soldier and two-time chief minister of Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh expressed 'personal' hurt over the way the Gandhis treated him and asked for his resignation.

Indian army soldiers modify INSAS as they await new guns

Indian army soldiers modify INSAS as they await new guns

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

The soldiers have come out with innovative ways to reduce overall length and weight of the existing weapons so as to lessen fatigue and enhance accuracy, besides enabling them to fire corner shots.

EXCITING 2021 Movie Releases

EXCITING 2021 Movie Releases

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists the new releases of 2021.

Jaishankar meets Afghan Prez, US Dy NSA amid Taliban resurgence

Jaishankar meets Afghan Prez, US Dy NSA amid Taliban resurgence

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Afghanistan witnessed a series of terror attacks in the last few weeks as the US aimed to complete the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan by August-end, ending a nearly two-decade of its military presence in the war-ravaged country.

ASK ANU: 'My wife was in a relationship. I'm devastated'

ASK ANU: 'My wife was in a relationship. I'm devastated'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take control of your life.

Amid tensions, India to place order for 72,000 US assault rifles

Amid tensions, India to place order for 72,000 US assault rifles

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

The order for the second batch of the assault rifles would be coming after the first lot of 72,000 rifles, has already been delivered to the army for use by troops in Northern Command and other operational areas.

The MAGIC Of Bappi Lahiri

The MAGIC Of Bappi Lahiri

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Bappida's softer more creative work got buried in the noise, rues Subhash K Jha as he picks the late lamented composer's most soulful songs.

Chhattisgarh Naxal encounter: Bodies of 17 missing cops found

Chhattisgarh Naxal encounter: Bodies of 17 missing cops found

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Earlier, in a major joint offensive, separate teams of nearly 600 personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) -- an elite unit of Central Reserve Police Force, launched an anti-Naxal operation from three sides towards Elmagunda after getting inputs about a huge gathering of ultras there on Saturday.

When Dilip Kumar campaigned for Sharad Pawar

When Dilip Kumar campaigned for Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

From enjoying beer sessions with Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray on the terrace of his Matoshree residence to going on vacations with Nationalist Conress Party chief Sharad Pawar and his family, the late thespian Dilip Kumar enjoyed warm relations with leaders belonging to different political hues, even though the ties strained later.

4 terrorists killed by security forces in Srinagar

4 terrorists killed by security forces in Srinagar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Four terrorists, including a Pakistani national, were killed in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar and Kulgam districts during the past 24 hours, a senior police official said on Sunday.

J-K DSP Davinder Singh's gallantry medal 'forfeited'

J-K DSP Davinder Singh's gallantry medal 'forfeited'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

According to the order, Singh was awarded Jammu and Kashmir's highest police award in 2018.

Gadchiroli encounter: 100 Naxals rained bullets on C-60 commandos

Gadchiroli encounter: 100 Naxals rained bullets on C-60 commandos

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

When the fierce encounter ended around 3:30 PM on Saturday after almost 10 hours, senior cadre Milind Teltumbade and 25 ultras had been killed.

Haryana's local hire law may impact 150,000 IT jobs in the state

Haryana's local hire law may impact 150,000 IT jobs in the state

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

A majority of the companies said the law, aimed at jobs with a monthly salary cap of Rs 50,000, will result in them leaving Haryana or growing their operations in other states and abroad.

Four Kannada films fight it out this week

Four Kannada films fight it out this week

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Take your pick!

Antony, Kejriwal are Pak agents, India's enemies: Narendra Modi

Antony, Kejriwal are Pak agents, India's enemies: Narendra Modi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday targeted Defence Minister A K Antony and Arvind Kejriwal, calling them "agents of Pakistan and enemies of India" and speaking its language.

HC rejects petition against TN govt's NEET panel

HC rejects petition against TN govt's NEET panel

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The Madras high court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the Tamil Nadu government constituting a panel on the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), saying it was not contrary to the orders of the Supreme Court on the matter.

2 Hizbul terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Anantnag

2 Hizbul terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Anantnag

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

One of the slain terrorists was pursuing Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

'War is a real estate business'

'War is a real estate business'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'War is never a solution. It's nothing but real estate business I am against any kind of violence.'

'Akhilesh became a Twitter politician, he was busy tweeting'

'Akhilesh became a Twitter politician, he was busy tweeting'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'Akhilesh did politics like Rabi and Kharif crop which come once a year. Politics is not seasonal, you have to harvest your field all through the year and only then you get a good crop' Political analyst lists 12 reasons why Akhilesh Yadav lost the UP elections.

'Pakistanis are failing magnificently'

'Pakistanis are failing magnificently'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Pakistan and the jihadis's capacities have been diminished because of increasing dominance of our security forces.'

Sonia to G23 at CWC meet: I am full-time, hand-on Congress president

Sonia to G23 at CWC meet: I am full-time, hand-on Congress president

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

In an apparent message to the G23, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said she is a full-time, hands-on party president and there is no need for leaders to speak to her through the media.

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Police said that Pakistan-based Anees Ibrahim, who is brother of Dawood Ibrahim, was connected with the underworld operatives to execute the terror plan.

PMO gets involved, seeks to defuse power crisis

PMO gets involved, seeks to defuse power crisis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday reviewed the coal supply and power generation scenario as the government looks at ways to defuse the energy crisis being faced by several states.

India's first all-women SWAT team keep guard at Red Fort

India's first all-women SWAT team keep guard at Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The 36-member all-women Special Weapons And Tactics team has been trained by the National Security Guard for anti-terrorism duty under the Delhi Police's Special Cell.

Why we LOVE Anil Kapoor!

Why we LOVE Anil Kapoor!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Happy birthday, Anil Kapoor!

Bangladesh has special place in India's neighbourhood first policy: Kovind

Bangladesh has special place in India's neighbourhood first policy: Kovind

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

President Kovind, who arrived in Dhaka earlier in the day on his maiden State visit at the invitation of his counterpart M Abdul Hamid to attend the golden jubilee celebrations of Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971, held delegation-level talks with him which was followed by a banquet.

ASK ANU: 'My wife is possessive, insecure'

ASK ANU: 'My wife is possessive, insecure'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

100 shots fired at BJP leader Brijpal Teotia near Delhi

100 shots fired at BJP leader Brijpal Teotia near Delhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Senior BJP leader Brijpal Teotia and five others were seriously injured when they were attacked by armed assailants in Ghaziabad on Thursday.

CRPF man is our captive, appoint interlocutors: Maoists

CRPF man is our captive, appoint interlocutors: Maoists

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

CoBRA commando Rakeshwar Singh Manhas went missing after the April 3 ambush in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region.

Elusive Maoist leader Hidma in spotlight after latest attack

Elusive Maoist leader Hidma in spotlight after latest attack

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

An elusive figure, Hidma is a top leader of the outlawed Naxal outfit CPI (Maoist) and has been on the radar of security agencies for many years.

Cop 'accidentally' fires 3 rounds near PM's residence

Cop 'accidentally' fires 3 rounds near PM's residence

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Shots were fired "accidentally" by a Delhi Police constable outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 7, Race Course Road residence in New Delhi on Wednesday night, sending security officials into a tizzy.

Pakistan army chief promotes 6 generals

Pakistan army chief promotes 6 generals

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

How Pakistan army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa deals with the ensuing reshuffle of lieutenant generals would be interesting to watch, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Anti-armour bullets acquired by terrorists triggers alarm in J&K

Anti-armour bullets acquired by terrorists triggers alarm in J&K

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The bullet has the capability to pierce a static bullet proof bunker used during counter-terrorism operations

Pak used drones to drop off arms, say Punjab cops

Pak used drones to drop off arms, say Punjab cops

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

In the first such incident reported in Punjab, drones were used to drop weapons and communication devices, among others, from across the border, an official said, adding that a half-burnt drone used in the operation was recovered from Tarn Taran.

2 Pakistani intruders, 3 soldiers killed in J-K's Rajouri

2 Pakistani intruders, 3 soldiers killed in J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

The slain intruders are believed to be members of a Border Action Team comprising Pakistan army jawans and trained terrorists, an army officer said on condition of anonymity.

Army officer killed in Nagaland encounter, 3 terrorists shot dead

Army officer killed in Nagaland encounter, 3 terrorists shot dead

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Three terrorists of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and an Assam Rifles (AR) officer were killed in an encounter in Mon district of Nagaland, a defence spokesman said on Wednesday.

2 IAF commandos, 2 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J-K

2 IAF commandos, 2 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J-K

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

The encounter took place in Hajin area of north Kashmir's Bandipora district on Wednesday.

Why Terrorism Has Revived In Kashmir

Why Terrorism Has Revived In Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

The sectarian killings by hit-and-run groups have revived and sharpened communal fears among the victims while the Poonch encounter reveals how deep the terrorists have dug in without getting noticed in the porous border area, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Rahul says would consider leaders' request to become party chief in 2022

Rahul says would consider leaders' request to become party chief in 2022

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Rahul Gandhi, in turn, thanked all the leaders for reposing faith in him and said he would apply his mind on their request of becoming the Congress president, the sources said.

Assam: GNLA ultras held with huge cache of arms

Assam: GNLA ultras held with huge cache of arms

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Two cadres of the outlawed Garo National Liberation Army and an accomplice were arrested by the Assam Police along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition from the Inter State Bus Terminus in Guwahati on Thursday