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Not asking proof but show surgical strike video: Rashid Alvi

Not asking proof but show surgical strike video: Rashid Alvi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

"Sushma Swaraj, who was a minister in the government, had said that the air strike was done at a place where there was no possibility of anyone getting killed. Amit Shah claims that more than 300 terrorists were killed in the air strike. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claims that more than 400 terrorists were killed in the air strike," Alvi pointed out.

'How come the world is angry with Israel?'

'How come the world is angry with Israel?'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'Israel should stop water supply to the people who want to destroy us.' 'It is not Israel's responsibility to take care of the people who want to kill Israelis.'

Can These Ladies Be Agniveers?

Can These Ladies Be Agniveers?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

An Agniveer women recruitment rally was organised at the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Regimental Centre in Jabalpur on Monday, November 21, 2022.

38 killed, 20 injured as bus falls into 300-foot gorge in J-K's Doda

38 killed, 20 injured as bus falls into 300-foot gorge in J-K's Doda

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

At least 36 people were killed and 19 injured when a bus carrying passengers skidded off the road and rolled down into a 300-foot gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Wednesday, officials said.

File status report on arms recovery from all sources, SC directs Manipur govt

File status report on arms recovery from all sources, SC directs Manipur govt

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra also took note of the affidavit of the Manipur chief secretary that there was no short supply of basic commodities like food and medicines for people facing economic blockade.

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.

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Cyclone Michaung paralyses Chennai, revives fears of 2015 flood

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Heavy rains continued to pound Chennai and nearby districts on Monday under the impact of a cyclonic storm, which is likely to cross the coast in Andhra Pradesh on December 5.

Joshimath sank 5.4cm in just 12 days, show ISRO's satellite images

Joshimath sank 5.4cm in just 12 days, show ISRO's satellite images

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The subsidence zone is located at central Joshimath only including the Army Helipad and Narsingh temple, the satellite images revealed.

Dedicated Phone Lines To End Manipur Rumours

Dedicated Phone Lines To End Manipur Rumours

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Rumour-mongering has largely affected the process to calm down the situation and bring peace in troubled Manipur.

Merging, not extinguishing Amar Jawan Jyoti: Centre amid row

Merging, not extinguishing Amar Jawan Jyoti: Centre amid row

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The government sources on Friday said that a lot of misinformation is being spread.

'Water has gone above head': HC directs Centre to supply 490 MT oxygen to Delhi

'Water has gone above head': HC directs Centre to supply 490 MT oxygen to Delhi

Rediff.com1 May 2021

"Water has gone above the head. Now we mean business. You (Centre) will arrange everything now," the court said.

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Wielding a broom, the prime minister took part in the drive along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya.

13,000 shifted to shelters in Manipur amid sporadic violence

13,000 shifted to shelters in Manipur amid sporadic violence

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The Imphal Valley in Manipur, which remained peaceful for most of Friday, witnessed sporadic clashes later in the day as more security forces were rushed in from other states by road and air to calm down a state which had witnessed bloody ethnic rioting over the last 48 hours.

Tahawwur Rana stayed in Mumbai hotel ahead of 26/11: Mumbai police

Tahawwur Rana stayed in Mumbai hotel ahead of 26/11: Mumbai police

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 terror attacks case, stayed at a hotel in Mumbai's Powai area for two days in November 2008 ahead of the attacks, where he discussed about the crowded places in south Mumbai with a witness in the case, the police said on Tuesday.

The Cute World Cup Scene Stealer

The Cute World Cup Scene Stealer

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

"Looking at the films come to life on set was a lot of fun. The lensing, the art direction and Prakash Sir's detailed eye. It felt like something special was brewing," says Naina Bhan.

Row breaks out over Centre's 'Surgical Strike Day' celebrations in colleges

Row breaks out over Centre's 'Surgical Strike Day' celebrations in colleges

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

HRD Minister Javadekar responding to criticism of politicising the event said the UGC communication reflected "patriotism not politics", and it is not compulsory for the academic institutions to organise any such event.

The Indian Army is not asking for immunity

The Indian Army is not asking for immunity

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

'General Rawat's unambiguous stand has acted as a much needed confidence booster to the troops -- young officers and soldiers at the cutting edge -- who were often left wondering if they were doing the right and necessary thing in combating the terrorists, many times paying with their own lives,' says Nitin A Gokhale.

'Centre, states must think on their feet'

'Centre, states must think on their feet'

Rediff.com22 May 2021

'You could have an additional pool of 15,000-odd qualified and competent doctors.'

New, unique events at the Hangzhou Asian Games

New, unique events at the Hangzhou Asian Games

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Following is a look at some new and the more unusual events in the schedule of the 19th edition of the Asian Games:

'They will kill us, lynch us'

'They will kill us, lynch us'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'The Manipur government is a government now ruled by the mob.'

Pak will not dare attempt Kargil-like infiltration: Army chief

Pak will not dare attempt Kargil-like infiltration: Army chief

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

'There is no such area that we have left unguarded. Our surveillance team is keeping a tight watch and regularly patrolling the areas'

Now, it's Mamata vs Bengal governor over army's deployment at toll plazas

Now, it's Mamata vs Bengal governor over army's deployment at toll plazas

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

"Every person should be careful while making allegations against a responsible organisation like army," West Bengal Governor Keshri Nath Tripathi said.

Army microlite force lands

Army microlite force lands

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

The small lightweight aircraft was taken back to the army centre, they added.The reasons for the force-landing were being looked into.\n

Agnipath scheme voluntary, those having problem don't join: HC

Agnipath scheme voluntary, those having problem don't join: HC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

After the scheme was unveiled, protests erupted in several states against the scheme.

US Army initiates investigation against Sgt Bergdahl

US Army initiates investigation against Sgt Bergdahl

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The US Army has initiated investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the disappearance and capture of Sgt Bowe Bergdahl, who spent 5 years in Taliban captivity until his release on May 31 in exchange for 5 militants.

Governor's rule in J&K won't impact military operations: Army chief

Governor's rule in J&K won't impact military operations: Army chief

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Operations in the Valley would continue as earlier, Rawat said.

Archery World Cup: Vennam bags 2nd gold

Archery World Cup: Vennam bags 2nd gold

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Jyothi Surekha Vennam and her debutant partner Ojas Deotale were at their ruthless best while prevailing over Chinese Taipei 159-154 as India grabbed the compound mixed team archery gold to open their account in the World Cup Stage 1 in Antalya on Saturday.

The India Story On A Parade Ground

The India Story On A Parade Ground

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Agniveer passing out parade was as much about family celebration as it was a military event. Alongside the pomp, pageantry and discipline of the parade were the personal stories of families, their struggles and how far they had come.

Salute PM Modi, says Kejriwal on army's surgical strike

Salute PM Modi, says Kejriwal on army's surgical strike

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Kejriwal said he may have differences with the PM over several issues, but by undertaking the surgical strikes, Modi has shown the will to deal with Pakistan.

The Ladakh Scouts, Indian Army's snow warriors

The Ladakh Scouts, Indian Army's snow warriors

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind presents the President's Colours to the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre today, August 21. These are normally presented to units that distinguish themselves consistently over decades. The Ladakh Scouts became a regular army regiment only in June 2001 after its stunning performance in the Kargil conflict, notes Ajai Shukla.

Mountains, Temples And Snow: A Holiday I Won't Forget

Mountains, Temples And Snow: A Holiday I Won't Forget

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Keisha Santwan, 16, and her travel-obsessed family love the joy of exploring new places.

Pakistan hostage crisis ends; all 33 Taliban terrorists killed

Pakistan hostage crisis ends; all 33 Taliban terrorists killed

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Two commandos of the special forces were also killed in the rescue operation that was launched after negotiations between the government and the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants to end the hostage crisis failed.

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Imagine for a soldier -- first you conquer territory after fighting a fierce battle, suffer casualties and then you are ordered to come back to your side of the International Border in India.'

State can change recruitment process midway: HC on Agnipath

State can change recruitment process midway: HC on Agnipath

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The recruitment process can be changed by the State midway if it is in public interest, a bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma said

India sends relief material, medical teams to quake-hit Turkey

India sends relief material, medical teams to quake-hit Turkey

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

India has sent to Turkey two plane-loads of relief materials and medical teams for survivors of the devastating earthquake that killed over 5,000 people.

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

People gathered in educational institutions, offices, city squares and religious places to watch the Indian Space Research Organisation's live telecast of Chandrayaan-3's final descent to the uncharted surface of the lunar south pole.

Biparjoy to make landfall in Gujarat town on Thursday, 7500 evacuated

Biparjoy to make landfall in Gujarat town on Thursday, 7500 evacuated

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The state government has begun preparations to deal with the fallout of the cyclone as it will bring very strong wind and heavy rainfall in the region, officials said.

SC stays probe against Major Aditya, Centre-J&K spar over FIR

SC stays probe against Major Aditya, Centre-J&K spar over FIR

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The bench said, "He is an Army officer not an ordinary criminal. You have to see the matter in a holistic way".

'Poor Palestinians are too tired to fight'

'Poor Palestinians are too tired to fight'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'People coming from the slightly upper section of Palestinian society want to fight and I see vengeance in their eyes.'

Delhi HC seeks govt, petitioners' responses to pleas against Agnipath

Delhi HC seeks govt, petitioners' responses to pleas against Agnipath

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday reserved its judgment on a batch of petitions challenging the Centre's Agnipath scheme for recruitment in armed forces.