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Army against proposal to bring Assam Rifles under home ministry

Army against proposal to bring Assam Rifles under home ministry

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

The Army says such a move will seriously jeopardise surveillance over the country's sensitive border with China.

'Political situation in Punjab has been somewhat volatile'

'Political situation in Punjab has been somewhat volatile'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'The politics that is now being played in Punjab doesn't contribute towards peace and tranquillity.'

Terrorists attack army camp in Pulwama; 1 soldier martyred

Terrorists attack army camp in Pulwama; 1 soldier martyred

Rediff.com28 May 2018

One civilian was also killed after he caught in the crossfire.

'No other state fights so much with the Centre'

'No other state fights so much with the Centre'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'Why should the state and Centre fight?'

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

HC rejects plea against social media ban for Army officials

HC rejects plea against social media ban for Army officials

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The court said warfare in today's world is not confined to "accession of territory" but extends to affecting the economy and "inciting civil unrest" by enemy nations.

Gaza: Israeli Troops, Tanks On The March

Gaza: Israeli Troops, Tanks On The March

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Scenes of death and survival in the cities of Gaza and Israel.

'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives'

'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'India should respect Maldivian nationalism and their desire to be not over-dependent on India.' 'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives as many times, we tend to behave like that.'

B'desh votes on Sunday; PM Hasina poised to win another term

B'desh votes on Sunday; PM Hasina poised to win another term

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The main Opposition BNP of former premier Khaleda Zia, 78, who is under house arrest, is boycotting the elections amidst violence.

Kerala rains: Toll rises to 22, Centre offers assistance

Kerala rains: Toll rises to 22, Centre offers assistance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

22 bodies, 13 from Kottayam district and 9 from Idukki were recovered from various rain-hit areas while National Disaster Response Force teams continued their rescue operations.

Decades of warnings preceded Sikkim disaster

Decades of warnings preceded Sikkim disaster

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A GLOF occurred in parts of Lhonak Lake, leading to a rapid rise in water levels with very high velocities downstream along the Teesta River Basin in the early hours of October 4. This resulted in severe damage in Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong and Namchi districts.

Rajputana Rifles Hails Neeraj Chopra

Rajputana Rifles Hails Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra was felicitated by the Rajputana Rifles Regiment following his historic feat at the Diamond League Finals last month.

India needs to be prepared for 'two-front threat': Army chief

India needs to be prepared for 'two-front threat': Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Army chief General M M Naravane on Tuesday hoped for an amicable resolution of the military standoff with China in Ladakh through talks based on 'mutual and equal security' even as he said India will have to be prepared to deal with a 'two-front' threat scenario due to the potent and collusive threat from China and Pakistan.

Armed forces can take action against officers for adultery, says SC

Armed forces can take action against officers for adultery, says SC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that armed forces can take action against their officers for adulterous acts, as it clarified the landmark 2018 judgment that decriminalised adultery.

'Central govt not serious about resolving Manipur violence'

'Central govt not serious about resolving Manipur violence'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'The Centre prevaricates on the question of effecting a change of state-level leadership or on the imposition of President's rule in the state.'

Delhi HC verdict on pleas against Agnipath scheme on Feb 27

Delhi HC verdict on pleas against Agnipath scheme on Feb 27

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad had on December 15 last year reserved its verdict on the matter.

Will Renaming India Change Our Lives?

Will Renaming India Change Our Lives?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Debates on changing the name of India to Bharat continue to spark a crisis of identity without answering moot questions that stare us in the face. Ramesh Menon asks a few of those questions that do not have easy answers.

Centre transfers Koregaon-Bhima probe to NIA

Centre transfers Koregaon-Bhima probe to NIA

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The case was being probed by the Pune Police.

Gehlot says his speech axed at Modi event; PMO responds

Gehlot says his speech axed at Modi event; PMO responds

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Gehlot said he was welcoming Modi to Rajasthan through his tweet as he would not be able to do so through his speech.

SC dismisses appeals against Agnipath verdict, will hear plea on IAF hires

SC dismisses appeals against Agnipath verdict, will hear plea on IAF hires

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed two pleas challenging a Delhi high court judgment that upheld the Centre's Agnipath scheme for recruitment into the armed forces.

SC to hear plea of mother of Army officer jailed in Pak for 23 yrs

SC to hear plea of mother of Army officer jailed in Pak for 23 yrs

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea filed by the mother of an Army officer seeking direction to the Centre to take immediate steps through diplomatic channel for repatriation of her son, who is lodged in jail in Pakistan for last over 23 years.

PM's claim on China not true, locals say...: Rahul in Ladakh

PM's claim on China not true, locals say...: Rahul in Ladakh

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Gandhi also raised questions over the Union territory status given to Ladakh after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories following the abrogation of Article 370.

MHA announces 10% reservation in BSF jobs for ex-Agniveers

MHA announces 10% reservation in BSF jobs for ex-Agniveers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

In a fillip to the ambitious Agnipath scheme, the Union home ministry has announced 10 per cent reservation for former Agniveers in vacancies in the Border Security Force (BSF) with relaxations in the upper age limit.

Army indicts Major Gogoi in Srinagar hotel case

Army indicts Major Gogoi in Srinagar hotel case

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Gogoi was detained by police in May following an altercation when he was allegedly trying to enter a Srinagar hotel with an 18-year-old woman.

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.

SC backs Army's preferential promotion policy

SC backs Army's preferential promotion policy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

A bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice Kurian Joseph "partly allowed" the appeals of the Ministry of Defence against the March 2015 order of Armed Forces Tribunal which had quashed the Centre's 2009 'command exit promotion' policy on the ground that it violated Article 14 (right to equality) of the Constitution.

Anti-drone system to be deployed along Pakistan border: Amit Shah

Anti-drone system to be deployed along Pakistan border: Amit Shah

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

He said in the last five years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the role of zonal councils has changed from advisory nature to action platforms.

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Fans wearing the India jersey, carrying the Indian flag, laughing, joking and anticipating an India win are moving towards the Narendra Modi stadium. There are families, friends, children, adults, teenagers, middle aged and the senior citizen who have all painted the city blue.

231 Indians evacuated from Sudan, land in Ahmedabad from Jeddah

231 Indians evacuated from Sudan, land in Ahmedabad from Jeddah

Rediff.com2 May 2023

As many as 231 Indians, including 208 Gujarat residents, who were evacuated from strife-torn African nation Sudan under the Centre's 'Operation Kaveri', landed at Ahmedabad airport on Tuesday, said a state government official.

Massive fire breaks out in MP govt building in Bhopal, no casualties

Massive fire breaks out in MP govt building in Bhopal, no casualties

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah about the fire and sought assistance for dousing it, an official said.

10% reservation for ex-Agniveers in CISF

10% reservation for ex-Agniveers in CISF

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Those who join the armed forces even at the upper age limit of 21 years under the Agnipath scheme can be recruited by the CISF till the age of 30 after four years of service in the Army, the Air Force or the Navy in the case of the first batch and till 28 years for the subsequent batches.

Manipur violence: Over 50,000 displaced people staying in 349 relief camps

Manipur violence: Over 50,000 displaced people staying in 349 relief camps

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

State information and public relations minister Dr RK Ranjan said combing operations have been launched in all districts, particularly in vulnerable areas.

2 Weeks On, What Did Hamas Attack Achieve?

2 Weeks On, What Did Hamas Attack Achieve?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

By creating mayhem, Hamas aims to force the Arab States to give up their plans of reconciliation with Israel, explains Colonel Anil A Athale.

Earthquake toll in Turkey-Syria rises to 21,051

Earthquake toll in Turkey-Syria rises to 21,051

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

At least 17,674 people have died and 72,879 people have been injured in Turkey, according to Vice President Fuat Oktay on Thursday.

Das guiding recurve archers in hope to shake off Asian Games 'jinx'

Das guiding recurve archers in hope to shake off Asian Games 'jinx'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

'Yes, of course, there is little expectation on the results, but I am more focussed on my performance rather than the outcome because, in sports, anything can happen.'

Army gets new teeth; K9 Vajra, M777 inducted

Army gets new teeth; K9 Vajra, M777 inducted

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Three M777 Ultra Light Howitzers, ten K9 Vajra tracked self propelled guns and field artillery tractors were inducted into the Indian Army.

This 2021 study warned about devastation in Sikkim

This 2021 study warned about devastation in Sikkim

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A study by an international team of researchers had warned two year ago that the South Lhonak lake in Sikkim may burst in the future and significantly impact the downstream region.

Raid on NewsClick a 'distraction', says Oppn; govt reacts

Raid on NewsClick a 'distraction', says Oppn; govt reacts

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Delhi Police's Special Cell Tuesday morning conducted raids at 30 premises connected with online portal NewsClick as well as its journalists' houses, triggering outrage against the action among scribes.

54 dead in Manipur violence; govt appeals for calm

54 dead in Manipur violence; govt appeals for calm

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Security presence which has been bolstered by flying in more army troops and rapid action force and central police forces was clearly visible at all major areas and roads.

'There is no specific time frame for the government to restore statehood'

'There is no specific time frame for the government to restore statehood'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

'This verdict means that if there is presidential rule anywhere in any state of India, that state can be dismembered and from a state can be downgraded to a Union territory.'