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Police probe FB threat to Aazad, seize vehicle used by attackers

Police probe FB threat to Aazad, seize vehicle used by attackers

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The vehicle used by the attackers of Dalit leader and Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad was recovered from a village in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district, the police said on Thursday.

Resentment over Pak army chief's extension

Resentment over Pak army chief's extension

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

As many as 17 three star generals will retire before General Bajwa hangs his boots, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Manipur women paraded naked: CBI files chargesheet against juvenile among 7

Manipur women paraded naked: CBI files chargesheet against juvenile among 7

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The agency filed the charge sheet against six people and a report against one child in conflict with the law before a special CBI court in Guwahati, nearly three months Manipur Police made arrests in the case.

J-K cop shot dead by terrorists outside his house

J-K cop shot dead by terrorists outside his house

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

This is the third such terrorist attack in as many days in Kashmir valley.

A Tale Of Two Poorams

A Tale Of Two Poorams

Rediff.com8 May 2024

If you have an appetite for crowds and the visual spectacle of many focused on one task or activity, a pooram will engage you, notes Shyam G Menon.

'Oil is another reason for clashes in Manipur'

'Oil is another reason for clashes in Manipur'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'The Kuki-Zo are aware of this rich resource in their areas and feel the Meitei push for ST status is because of this reason'.

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Today, the Ladakhis and Tibetans have been joined by the Sikhs, the Madrassis, the Garhwalis, the Rajputs, who are well trained psychologically and otherwise, to defend the nation, observes Claude Arpi.

Rajnath to join Vijay Diwas event on Wednesday

Rajnath to join Vijay Diwas event on Wednesday

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Preparations are underway for the event at the War Memorial in Drass with final touches being added.

SC calls govt complaint against Editors Guild as counter-narrative

SC calls govt complaint against Editors Guild as counter-narrative

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday extended by two weeks the protection from coercive action it has granted to four members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) in connection with two first information reports (FIRs) lodged against them in Manipur for allegedly promoting enmity between different groups.

Army did not identify civilians before firing, tried to hide bodies: Report

Army did not identify civilians before firing, tried to hide bodies: Report

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The Army made no attempt to ascertain the identity of the civilians returning from work on a pick-up truck before shooting them in Nagaland's Mon district on Saturday, a joint report by the state's Director General of Police T John Longkumer and Commissioner Rovilatuo Mor has said.

Army officer abducted, shot dead by terrorists in J-K

Army officer abducted, shot dead by terrorists in J-K

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Lieutenant Umer Fayaz was abducted by five to six terrorists from his relative's house in south Kashmir's Shopian on Tuesday night. His bullet riddled body was found in Harmain area of Shopian on Wednesday morning, a police official said.

High Drama As Campaign Ends In TVM!

High Drama As Campaign Ends In TVM!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

As the curtain falls on the campaign for the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat on Wednesday, April 24, a ringside view of the closing ceremonies.

Sunjawan terror attack mastermind killed by Army

Sunjawan terror attack mastermind killed by Army

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

There have been no civilian casualties or collateral damage, the Army said.

Bhim Army chief detained in Hyderabad ahead of anti-CAA protest

Bhim Army chief detained in Hyderabad ahead of anti-CAA protest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

The police added that the demonstrators haven't taken any permission from the police to hold the protest.

Blockades by tribals, Meitei women in Manipur hit supplies

Blockades by tribals, Meitei women in Manipur hit supplies

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Sources added that in the past one week, 4,000 trucks carrying essential supplies reached the valley via NH 37, which is the only road that is open for now.

Three Lessons To Learn From Dronaacharya

Three Lessons To Learn From Dronaacharya

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Three takeaways for individuals living in a global society today, where misinformation and disinformation are rife.

Army chief hints China's role in Nepal stand-off

Army chief hints China's role in Nepal stand-off

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Nepal raised objection to India's newly-inaugurated road linking Lipulekh Pass with Dharchula in Uttarakhand.

Pak army chief's extension: The Plot Thickens!

Pak army chief's extension: The Plot Thickens!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'It is not difficult for a Pakistan army chief assisted by the deep state to manipulate a situation.' 'Pulwama, Uri and Pathankot, all come to mind,' cautions Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Lt Gen Naravane to take charge as Army Chief today

Lt Gen Naravane to take charge as Army Chief today

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Lt Gen Naravane is currently serving as Vice Chief of the Army. In his 37 years of service, Lt Gen Naravane has served in numerous command and staff appointments in peace, field and highly active counter-insurgency environments in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast.

Hathras case: Bhim Army chief under 'house arrest' in Saharanpur

Hathras case: Bhim Army chief under 'house arrest' in Saharanpur

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The order, issued by the local Fatehpur police station in-charge Manoj Chaudhary, also warned Azad of legal action for violating the instruction.

CBI books 5 Lt Col-ranked officers in Army recruitment scam

CBI books 5 Lt Col-ranked officers in Army recruitment scam

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The agency has booked 23 Army personnel and civilians, including relatives of officers, for allegedly demanding bribe and facilitating bribery, they said.

Vicky Kaushal's Best Performance? VOTE!

Vicky Kaushal's Best Performance? VOTE!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Steadily marching ahead for almost a decade now on the strength of his unassuming versatility, the 35 year old is ready to showcase his mettle in one of the most challenging roles of his career as India's first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in Meghna Gulzar's biopic, Sam Bahadur.

The Forgotten Army review

The Forgotten Army review

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'What was previously buried in the sands of time now gets buried by the weight of banality,' notes Sreehari Nair.

Article 370: Justice Kaul suggests a reconciliation panel

Article 370: Justice Kaul suggests a reconciliation panel

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul on Monday recommended setting up of an 'impartial truth and reconciliation commission' to probe and report on human rights violations by both state and non-state actors in Jammu and Kashmir since the 1980s, saying the 'wounds need healing'.

Will respond to Pakistan at time and place of our choosing: Army

Will respond to Pakistan at time and place of our choosing: Army

Rediff.com2 May 2017

He said the killing of the two soldiers and beheading them showed frustration of the Pakistan military and asserted that it will never be able to justify the action.

Pakistan's rogue army must be punished

Pakistan's rogue army must be punished

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'By beheading an Indian soldier, the Pakistan army has demonstrated its proclivity for barbaric medievalism.' 'The strategies adopted and the punishment inflicted by India must be made progressively more stringent with every new act of terrorism till the cost becomes prohibitive for Pakistan,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

DMK leader among 6 arrested for beating jawan to death in TN

DMK leader among 6 arrested for beating jawan to death in TN

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

An Indian Army soldier, who was severely thrashed by a DMK functionary and his accomplices, succumbed and six people have been arrested in connection with the crime, the police said on Wednesday.

Women battalion needed to tackle Manipur's vigilante group: Officials

Women battalion needed to tackle Manipur's vigilante group: Officials

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The Assam Rifles has a skeletal presence of women and the officials feel that they are not trained for a law-and-order situation.

Pak's support to terrorism unacceptable, will continue to retaliate: Indian Army

Pak's support to terrorism unacceptable, will continue to retaliate: Indian Army

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

During the DGMO talks over a telephonic conversation, army said that it does not target civilians.

Combing operation underway in Uri after suspicious activity near army camp

Combing operation underway in Uri after suspicious activity near army camp

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The official said the area was sealed and search operations were going on to rule out any act of sabotage.

Dying for nation: Parl breach accused Sagar Sharma's 2015 diary note

Dying for nation: Parl breach accused Sagar Sharma's 2015 diary note

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The diary entries are not regular. It included his thoughts on society, poems and couplets by revolutionaries and freedom fighters.

Indian Army tests 'Air Cavalry' concept

Indian Army tests 'Air Cavalry' concept

Rediff.com13 May 2018

This being done by the Indian Army, with an eye on the future, which is focusing on strengthening its combative air assets by procuring attack helicopters.

Indian Army is always ready for action in PoK: General Rawat

Indian Army is always ready for action in PoK: General Rawat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The army chief also made it clear that a decision in this regard has to be taken by the government.

Why Everyone Loves Meenakshii

Why Everyone Loves Meenakshii

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Who better can embody the joy of everyday dressing than the Khiladi actress?

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

If Modi wants to leave a real legacy, breaking India's strategic triangulation would be the real gift, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

2019 was the Bharatiya Janata Party's breakout year, when it stretched the boundaries of what was thought possible and ended up with 303 seats on its own steam. Now it is forced to play defence, on a pitch queered by too many variables, asserts Prem Panicker.

Army Chief to visit Nepal with an aim to reset ties

Army Chief to visit Nepal with an aim to reset ties

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The Chief of Army Staff is scheduled to hold extensive talks with the top civilian and military brass of Nepal including his counterpart General Purna Chandra Thapa on a range of key issues such as further boosting the management of the nearly 1,800 km-long border between the two countries.

'J&K is an indicator of India's political future'

'J&K is an indicator of India's political future'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'When the Executive can do whatever they want, why bother having an election?'

Pak leaders agree to set up military courts to try terrorists

Pak leaders agree to set up military courts to try terrorists

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

After initial reservations, Pakistan's political leaders on Friday agreed to amend the constitution to set up military courts for speedy trial of terrorists in the aftermath of the deadly Peshawar school attack.