News for 'Army Rule'

'Kerry's visit underscores Pak Army's power'

'Kerry's visit underscores Pak Army's power'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

The influence Pakistan Army wields even in its diplomatic ties with the US was evident when Senator John F Kerry met the country's army chief to allay politicians' concerns about the new US aid package that has sparked public outrage.

Surgical strike video out, Congress slams BJP for 'politicising' army

Surgical strike video out, Congress slams BJP for 'politicising' army

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The video clips showed some terrorists being killed, besides destruction of bunkers and other military constructions.

Antony did not give clean chit to Pak army: Cong

Antony did not give clean chit to Pak army: Cong

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

As a political storm brewed over Defence Minister A K Antony's statement on the killing of five Indian soldiers in Poonch, Congress today maintained he did not give a clean chit to Pakistani Army in connection with the incident.

Xi inspects 'combat readiness' of troops stationed at LAC

Xi inspects 'combat readiness' of troops stationed at LAC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Xi asked about their condition and whether they were able to "receive fresh vegetables" in the inhospitable terrain.

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Xi has called on Chinese border troops to enhance their capabilities in border defence and control to forge a "great wall of steel" along the country's borders, it said.

IAF watching Chinese army's growth

IAF watching Chinese army's growth

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

'There is no threat to the country. And we are capable of handling all security concerns'.

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Musharraf, 79, was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in organs and tissues throughout the body, The Express Tribune reported.

Pak army chief: Kashmir is our 'jugular vein'

Pak army chief: Kashmir is our 'jugular vein'

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Pakistan's powerful Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif has described Kashmir as the "jugular vein" of his country, saying the issue should be resolved in accordance with the wishes of Kashmiris and in line with UNSC resolutions for lasting peace in the region.

Protests break out in Pak over Imran arrest, Section 144 imposed in Islamabad

Protests break out in Pak over Imran arrest, Section 144 imposed in Islamabad

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Islamabad police said that there was no incident of violence in the country's capital.

Centre calls in Army doctors

Centre calls in Army doctors

Rediff.com30 May 2006

Ramadoss ruled out invoking the Essential Services Maintenance Act against the striking doctors.

Former Pak ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Fawad Chaudhry arrested

Former Pak ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Fawad Chaudhry arrested

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A video shared by Qureshi's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on Twitter shows plain-clothed men taking him away, with him waving at party workers before departing from the location where he was detained.

Can Jeetega Bharat Campaign Win 2024?

Can Jeetega Bharat Campaign Win 2024?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Jeetega Bharat has selected 125 Lok Sabha seats across the country where it will assist the Opposition alliance.

'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.'

'Why did the government go out on a limb for these 11 men?'

'Why did the government go out on a limb for these 11 men?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'What did these men mean to the government? What does its support for these men say about this government?'

Indian Army chief's remarks 'provocative and unfortunate': Pak

Indian Army chief's remarks 'provocative and unfortunate': Pak

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Pakistan on Thursday described Indian Army chief Gen Bikram Singh's remarks about retaliating against any possible ceasefire violations on the LoC as "provocative and unfortunate".

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Independents backed by Imran's party take lead in Pak poll

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Jailed ex-Pakistan premier Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates on Friday sprang a surprise by winning 86 seats out of the 201 results declared following unusual delays and allegations of rigging, as the country appeared heading towards a hung assembly.

'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.'

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.

'Palestinians want the same freedom Gandhi fought for'

'Palestinians want the same freedom Gandhi fought for'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Israelis not only harassed Palestine Muslims, but also Christians.' 'Palestinians have been telling Israel that this will blow up the situation, but they would not listen to us.'

Army Chief promises action in Sukna land scam

Army Chief promises action in Sukna land scam

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor today "due action," on Thursday, under the Army Act against four generals allegedly involved in the Darjeeling land scam but said dispensing of justice will not be swayed by external considerations like "personal biases" and "media pressure".

The Perils Of Democracy In Pakistan

The Perils Of Democracy In Pakistan

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Pakistan still has to acquire the patience you need in a democracy. The patience to accept that even if I do not like the government I have, I must wait till the next election to change it, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Army deployed in Darjeeling after violence by GJM workers

Army deployed in Darjeeling after violence by GJM workers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Police earlier fired tear gas shells and lathicharged GJM supporters

Will the next Army chief be appointed by quotas?

Will the next Army chief be appointed by quotas?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Quotas rule promotions in a "Mandalised" army, finds Ajai Shukla

Army not surprised at Kashmiris in Taliban

Army not surprised at Kashmiris in Taliban

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

In a startling revelation, an Army intelligence report had recently claimed that Jammu and Kashmir was facing a clear threat from groups of Kashmiri youths, who have been trained by the Taliban and Al-Qaeda in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir to carry out terror activities on Indian soil.

Civilian witnesses will be allowed to depose: Army

Civilian witnesses will be allowed to depose: Army

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Civilian witnesses and members of other security forces, who are connected to the Pathribal and Machil alleged fake encounters, will be allowed to depose before the Army inquiry into these cases.

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.

Rajyavardhan Rathore among 22 sworn in as Rajasthan ministers

Rajyavardhan Rathore among 22 sworn in as Rajasthan ministers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The MLAs inducted into the Rajasthan cabinet are Meena, Madan Dilawar, Rathore, Gajendra Singh Khimsar, Babulal Kharadi, Jogaram Patel, Suresh Singh Rawat, Avinash Gehlot, Joraram Kumawat, Hemant Meena, Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary and Sumit Godara.

J-K court rejects closure report in 17-year-old soldier's murder cas

J-K court rejects closure report in 17-year-old soldier's murder cas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Judicial magistrate, first class, Banihal, Manmohan Kumar also directed the superintendent of police, Ramban to monitor the investigation in the case and conclude it within a period of three months.

Cong snub to BSP: Priyanka meets Bhim Army chief at hospital

Cong snub to BSP: Priyanka meets Bhim Army chief at hospital

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Azad was taken into custody by police on Tuesday for violating the model code of conduct.

Army probing Adarsh Housing Society row in Mumbai

Army probing Adarsh Housing Society row in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The Army said on Wednesday that it is carrying out an inquiry into Mumbai's Adarsh Co-operative Housing Society row in which a high-rise building has been constructed in alleged violation of rules with beneficiaries being former services chiefs, politicians and bureaucrats.

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.

Assam: Army pays homage to peasant martyrs of Patharughat

Assam: Army pays homage to peasant martyrs of Patharughat

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

The Assam government and the Indian Army have paid homage to the martyrs of 1894 farmers' rising at Patharughat in Darrang district of Assam, who had made supreme sacrifice while protesting against the brutalities and oppressive rule of the British in January 1894.

Our army can defeat 'all invading enemies': Xi

Our army can defeat 'all invading enemies': Xi

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

He praised the PLA's combat readiness.

Sikh wins right to wear beard and turban in US Army training college

Sikh wins right to wear beard and turban in US Army training college

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

A 20-year-old Sikh-American student has won a significant legal battle in the United States with a court allowing him to enrol in an army programme without removing his articles of faith like the beard and turban.

'Common Muslim Is Happy Over Ram Mandir'

'Common Muslim Is Happy Over Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'They are happy for the Hindu community as Ram Lalla is consecrated in Ayodhya.'

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

Mistaken killing: Protests against Army continue in Nowgam

Mistaken killing: Protests against Army continue in Nowgam

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Protests against the recent killing of two youths in a firing incident continued to rock Nowgam locality in Srinagar.

Will General Munir Take On Imran Khan?

Will General Munir Take On Imran Khan?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

If General Asim Munir, Pakistan's new army chief, wants to help defuse the current polarised atmosphere and shepherd civilian politicians towards negotiations on an acceptable date for elections, he may need to distance himself from any perception of needless hostility to Imran Khan, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

BJP names four Union ministers, 14 MPs in three state polls

BJP names four Union ministers, 14 MPs in three state polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The BJP has fielded 18 MPs, including four Union ministers, for the latest round of assembly polls so far -- seven each in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan and four in Chhattisgarh.

Now, soldiers can complain directly to the Army chief

Now, soldiers can complain directly to the Army chief

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

We would like that people come directly to us rather than resorting to the social media or other means, Gen Rawat said.