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Kashmiri BSF topper alleges terrorist threatening him, sister

Kashmiri BSF topper alleges terrorist threatening him, sister

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Nabeel Ahmed Wani, the topper of the All India Examination for BSF Assistant Commandant (Works) last year, has written to the government alleging that terrorists are threatening him and his sister.

Bhima-Koregaon hearing: Enter Prakash Ambedkar

Bhima-Koregaon hearing: Enter Prakash Ambedkar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Ambedkar told Rediff.com that he intended making an application that private witnesses not be cross-examined by the Bhima Koregaon Commission of Inquiry.

Is India ready to meet Chinese air force threat?

Is India ready to meet Chinese air force threat?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The Chinese air force is now a 400,000-person force that flies some 2,000 combat aircraft -- more than thrice the size of the Indian Air Force.

Pakistan tests nuclear-capable ballistic missile

Pakistan tests nuclear-capable ballistic missile

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Pakistan on Monday successfully test-fired a nuclear capable ballistic missile with a range of 900 kilometers, days after testing a similar missile capable of hitting targets as far as 1,500 kilometers, bringing many Indian cities under its range.

Pakistan mourns diplomats killed in helicopter crash

Pakistan mourns diplomats killed in helicopter crash

Rediff.com9 May 2015

The bodies of the victims of helicopter crash, including ambassadors of Norway and the Philippines and wives of Indonesian and Malaysian envoys to Pakistan, were brought to Islamabad on Saturday from the site of accident.

The IAF hero who did not return and must never be forgotten

The IAF hero who did not return and must never be forgotten

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja was tortured and killed after his MiG-21 was shot down and he ejected across the Line of Control during the Kargil War.

Fishermen in Nagapattinam get back to routine

Fishermen in Nagapattinam get back to routine

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

The army, in an attempt to instil confidence among the trauma-stricken fishing community, sent its men along with the fishermen of Akkaraipettai to the sea.

Why the CH-47F Chinook gives Indian pilots a high

Why the CH-47F Chinook gives Indian pilots a high

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The CH-47F version of the Chinook that India is buying from the United States is a high-tech marvel.

Cyclone Phailin approaches: Odisha to evacuate 2 lakh people

Cyclone Phailin approaches: Odisha to evacuate 2 lakh people

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

With cyclone Phailin expected to make landfall in Odisha on Saturday, the state government mounted a massive operation to evacuate two lakh people from six coastal districts on Friday night

Landing a plane at the world's highest airfield

Landing a plane at the world's highest airfield

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The sortie had to be executed in good weather and in sub-zero temperatures, which meant it was to be accomplished by mid or third week in May before the earth heated up and the monsoon clouds made things difficult.

Day after Mumbai bridge collapse, cracks appear on another

Day after Mumbai bridge collapse, cracks appear on another

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Photographs from the spot show a deep, long crack running along the divider.

Hudhud: Armed forces reposition resources in Andhra, Odisha

Hudhud: Armed forces reposition resources in Andhra, Odisha

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Responding to cyclone Hudhud, the armed forces have repositioned their resources to assist the civil administration to launch rescue and relief operations in the affected regions of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

Kota bridge collapse: 50 workers still missing

Kota bridge collapse: 50 workers still missing

Rediff.com26 Dec 2009

Rescuers on Saturday continued to search for 50 missing victims, after an under-construction bridge collapsed in Chambal river in Kota on Friday, killing nine persons. A rescue team comprising 200 labourers, 200 policemen, 50 officials, 80 army jawans, 20 experts from calamity relief management of Gujarat besides six naval divers are engaged in the rescue work to find those missing including an engineer working with Hyundai.

India conducts twin trial of Prithvi-II missile

India conducts twin trial of Prithvi-II missile

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

The missiles were randomly chosen from the production stock and the entire launch activities were carried out by the specially formed strategic force command and monitored by the scientists of Defence Research and Development Organisation as part of training exercise, a defence scientist said.

Road Test Review: The 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx

Road Test Review: The 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Triumph Tiger 800 XCx is fantastic in the city, supremely comfortable on the highway and surprisingly easy to ride fast in the dirt, says Benjamin Gracias.

Live drills of BrahMos supersonic fitted to Sukhoi by year-end

Live drills of BrahMos supersonic fitted to Sukhoi by year-end

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Integrating supersonic missile with Sukhoi requires about $50 million; engine modifications, so many works given to Russians.

Live drills of BrahMos supersonic fitted to Sukhoi by year-end

Live drills of BrahMos supersonic fitted to Sukhoi by year-end

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Integrating supersonic missile with Sukhoi requires about $50 million; engine modifications, so many works given to Russians.

'Of course! It breaks your heart'

'Of course! It breaks your heart'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'My father never saw any success for me. 'When I meet him in the next world, I will proudly say that I didn't buy houses and cars, but I made some art that will hopefully stand the test of time.'

Why bankers are cold to Modi's Main Bhi Chowkidar campaign

Why bankers are cold to Modi's Main Bhi Chowkidar campaign

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

AIBOC in a letter to the Prime Minister, has said the government should not expect the banking fraternity to "join the political campaign of #MainBhiChowkidar" unless issues related to merger of banks, salary revision and staff recruitment, among others, are addressed.

India wakes up to rogue drone threat after Saudi attack

India wakes up to rogue drone threat after Saudi attack

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

While the Saudi drone strike has put the focus back on anti-drone measures, caution also stems from the fact that India has a number of large oil refining assets close to India-Pakistan border.

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Lt Col Raja "Grinder" Chari, 39 is in the batch of 2017.

PHOTOS: Nation salutes Pathankot bravehearts

PHOTOS: Nation salutes Pathankot bravehearts

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

A day after National Security Guard Lt Col Niranjan Kumar and Garud Commando Gursewak Singh were slain in the Pathankot air base attack, their remains were brought home for the last rites. Locals, family members and politicians gathered to pay their respects to these heroes.

630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India

630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India

Rediff.com25 May 2020

According to aviation industry sources, around 630 domestic flights of Monday were cancelled due to the Centre's Sunday night announcement that there would be no flights in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, and limited operations at major airports such as Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.

Kolkata flyover collapse: 3 officials held on murder charges, 24 dead

Kolkata flyover collapse: 3 officials held on murder charges, 24 dead

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

A day after an under-construction flyover collapsed in the city leaving at least 24 dead, the police on Friday night arrested three top officials of a Hyderabad based company which was building the flyover and slapped murder charges on them.

PM visits Pathankot, voices satisfaction over counter attack

PM visits Pathankot, voices satisfaction over counter attack

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the strategic Pathankot Air Force base for a first-hand assessment of the situation in the aftermath of the terror attack last Saturday.

'OROP for jawans is justified. Not so much for officers'

'OROP for jawans is justified. Not so much for officers'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

'It is important to make a clear distinction between the officers and jawans. The officers retire at 54 and with two extensions can go up to 58 years before they go home. A jawan on the other hand retires at 38. Therefore, to portray a picture that all army men retire young is wrong.'

Irma hits Florida with Category 4 force; millions evacuated

Irma hits Florida with Category 4 force; millions evacuated

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Around 1,20,000 Indian-Americans reside across Florida.

Handwara: Quell passions, institute inquiry, let things cool down

Handwara: Quell passions, institute inquiry, let things cool down

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'The Army must always be balanced in response.' 'Rabble rousers will demand that it be given a free hand against anti-national elements in the streets. That is exactly what the adversaries want.' 'Burning the Kashmir Valley through the summer is their desire; the Army will never contribute to enhancing their aim,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), who served as the General Officer Commanding 15 Corps in Kashmir.

India will hit back with 'double force' if sovereignty is challenged: PM

India will hit back with 'double force' if sovereignty is challenged: PM

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

He cautioned people against forces inside and outside India which are working against the country by targeting it and its constitutional values.

'Defence is a permanent start-up'

'Defence is a permanent start-up'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'India should take up defence manufacturing in a more serious manner and encourage greater private participation.'

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January? Did something go wrong? Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus.

PHOTOS: Women steal the show at R-Day parade

PHOTOS: Women steal the show at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The all-women's contingent stole the show at the 66th Republic Day parade.

Good enough for China, but India spurns Arjun

Good enough for China, but India spurns Arjun

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

For some inexplicable reason, the army prefers to use Russian armour; Arjun is deployed in only two of its 63 armoured regiments.

Pix: Have you seen India's first rail coach?

Pix: Have you seen India's first rail coach?

Rediff.com24 May 2018

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com brings you some fascinating facts and photographs from India's first international rail exhibition.

Indian is Democratic Party official

Indian is Democratic Party official

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

As treasurer of the Michigan Democratic Party, Ramesh Verma will oversee finances and supervise the work of the staff dealing with financial affairs of the party.

How Anny Divya became India's youngest woman to captain a Boeing 777

How Anny Divya became India's youngest woman to captain a Boeing 777

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

While working with Air India, she has also earned a degree in BSc Aviation, done a course in classical key-board, learnt various forms of modern dance and become a lawyer. Anjuli Bhargava profiles the super-achiever.

Police get body 24 hrs after Tigga's death, assure probe

Police get body 24 hrs after Tigga's death, assure probe

Rediff.com15 May 2013

A day after the death of Territorial Army's first woman jawan in Jalpaiguri, the police on Wednesday managed to tide over the protests of adivasi organisations and send her body for post mortem.

Kerala: Over 4 lakh still in relief camps; 3 lakh houses cleaned

Kerala: Over 4 lakh still in relief camps; 3 lakh houses cleaned

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The CM urged all Malayalis to donate one month salary to rebuild the state, where the death toll has now touched 302.

Post-Partition India's most remarkable railway project

Post-Partition India's most remarkable railway project

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Bibek Debroy highlights the importance of the Assam Rail Link Project.

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Bharati Dutt witnessed life-changing events that shaped India on the threshold of freedom. Her memories are an account of how ordinary Indians saw India change.