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Women's Test PIX: Harmanpreet leads India's fightback but Aus hold onto lead

Women's Test PIX: Harmanpreet leads India's fightback but Aus hold onto lead

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Tahlia McGrath and Ellyse Perry kept Australia's hopes alive as they put together a dogged partnership in the post-lunch session on Day 3.

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.

Meet the BSF's first woman officer

Meet the BSF's first woman officer

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'Ultimately, you are treated according to the stars on your shoulder.' 'Not as a man, not as a woman, not as a girl,' says Assistant Commandant Tanu Shree Pareek.

Helping India to meet China challenge: US Admiral

Helping India to meet China challenge: US Admiral

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

"We value our partnership with India, and we've been increasing it and doing a lot more, over time. They have the same security challenge, primary security challenger that we do, and it's real on their northern border," Admiral John Christopher Aquilino, commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command, told members of the House Armed Services Committee during a hearing on Indo-Pacific National Security Challenges.

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The agency has booked Sisodia, a 1992-batch IRS officer Sukesh Kumar Jain who was then secretary of vigilance, retired CISF DIG Rakesh Kumar Sinha who was working as special advisor to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and joint director in the Feedback Unit, they said.

Raveendran puts Rs 4K cr own wealth into Byju's

Raveendran puts Rs 4K cr own wealth into Byju's

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Byju Raveendran, founder of educational technology (edtech) firm Byju's, has injected around Rs 4,000 crore of personal capital into the company in recent months. This move comes as the company grapples with challenges, including securing fresh capital, delays in financial reporting, and legal disputes with lenders. "Raveendran has pledged personal property to assist the company in dealing with the crisis. "He conveyed to employees that despite perceptions of being a billionaire, he has reinvested a major portion of his wealth back into the company," said a person familiar with the matter.

Operational readiness should always be at peak level, Rajnath tells Army

Operational readiness should always be at peak level, Rajnath tells Army

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

In an interaction with the commanders at their ongoing biannual conference, Singh reasserted the faith of the billion-plus citizens in the Indian Army as one of the "most trusted and inspiring organisations" in the country.

CRPF man who tried to stop Pulwama attacker gets gallantry award

CRPF man who tried to stop Pulwama attacker gets gallantry award

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

A total of 207 police bravery medals were declared by the Union government apart from 89 President's police medals for distinguished service and 650 police medals for meritorious service, as per a list published by the Union home ministry.

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The Taliban government in Afghanistan is not going anywhere. That being the case, why is the hesitation to establish formal diplomatic relations with the Taliban? asks Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (Retd).

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The next war will be fought by China-Pakistan against India and we have to fully be prepared. We must read the writing on the wall.'

I've always looked up to him: Prasidh Krishna

I've always looked up to him: Prasidh Krishna

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Pacer Prasidh Krishna, who is back in the Indian team after an injury lay-off, praised and thanked star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for his support during the National Cricket Academy (NCA) days.

SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

A set of new standard operating procedures have been issued by the force headquarters in Delhi for vehicle-mounted movement of troops in Jammu and Kashmir, and it has also been ordered that the 'passenger manifest discipline' for each vehicle in the convoy be strictly adhered to.

Himachal: IAF rescues over 780 people in 48 hrs

Himachal: IAF rescues over 780 people in 48 hrs

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Choppers belonging to the Western Air Command carried out over 50 sorties over the last 48 hours, rescuing over 780 citizens in the flood-affected areas of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, Indian Air Force officials said.

Seven labourers injured in CISF firing in Odisha

Seven labourers injured in CISF firing in Odisha

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Seven workers were on Monday injured after Central Industrial Security Force personnel opened fire to prevent labourers without valid passes from entering an oil refinery at Paradip in Odisha.

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral contest in Tamil Nadu.

Missing INSAS rifle, magazine at Bathinda military post found

Missing INSAS rifle, magazine at Bathinda military post found

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

An INSAS rifle that went missing from the Bathinda military station and was suspected to have been used in the killing of four Army personnel early Wednesday morning inside the facility has been found, the Army said.

1 dead, over 300 evacuated after ammonia leak in Noida

1 dead, over 300 evacuated after ammonia leak in Noida

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The gas leak had occurred through the valve of one of the four ammonia condensers in the maintenance unit at a Haldiram's building.

SAFF: India sets sights on Nepal after crushing Pakistan

SAFF: India sets sights on Nepal after crushing Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India look to ward off Nepal threat and move closer to semifinals

Jharkhand polls: CRPF unit alleges 'animal-like' treatment

Jharkhand polls: CRPF unit alleges 'animal-like' treatment

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

A company commander has written to authorities that the troops were given drinking water from water canons.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

4 BSF troopers killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh

4 BSF troopers killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The skirmish took place around noon in a dense forest near Mahla village in Kanker district

Ready to meet any aggressive designs of China: Army

Ready to meet any aggressive designs of China: Army

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The Army on Tuesday said it was prepared to give an appropriate response to any adverse aggressive designs of China in the Ladakh sector, maintaining that the integrity of the country was being ensured through physical patrolling and technical means.

LeT commander among 2 terrorists killed in Kashmir

LeT commander among 2 terrorists killed in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Two militants including a top commander of Lashker-e-Tayiba were on Thursday killed in a fierce gunbattle with security forces in Kupwara district of north Kashmir, a senior police officer said.

CRPF officer killed in Naxal encounter in Chhattisgarh

CRPF officer killed in Naxal encounter in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

A CRPF officer was on Saturday killed in an encounter with suspected Naxalites in Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh.

Ranji Trophy: Haryana stun defending champions Saurashtra

Ranji Trophy: Haryana stun defending champions Saurashtra

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara made 49 and 43 in his two innings as Saurashtra lost to Haryana by four wickets.

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

Return to positions: Russia to advancing rebels

Return to positions: Russia to advancing rebels

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The statement of the Russian Defence Ministry comes after Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed to have taken control of military facilities in two Russian cities.

Preparing for Civil Services exams?

Preparing for Civil Services exams?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Here's how you should prepare yourself for various Civil Services exams scheduled in 2009.

Chhattisgarh: 7 cops killed in Naxal blast

Chhattisgarh: 7 cops killed in Naxal blast

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Among the killed were the CRPF Assistant Commandant Vikas Chandra and constable J N Chetia of 43 batallion of the central force.

'Ministers lost because of their arrogance'

'Ministers lost because of their arrogance'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'Once elected, you have to act like people's representative for the full five years or else people show you your place.'

Mumbai-Lucknow IndiGo flight grounded after bomb threat

Mumbai-Lucknow IndiGo flight grounded after bomb threat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

The aircraft was taken to an isolated bay for a secondary ladder point check after a Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) found the threat as 'specific', the sources said.

Let airman join as CISF officer: HC to IAF

Let airman join as CISF officer: HC to IAF

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

The Indian Air Force has been asked by the Delhi high court to relieve one of its airmen within a week to enable him join the Central Industrial Security Force as an assistant commandant.

Beware! The Yellow Dragon Is Awake!

Beware! The Yellow Dragon Is Awake!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Throughout 2022, China turned to the PLA as an increasingly capable instrument of Statecraft, strengthening its ability to 'fight and win wars' against a 'strong enemy', points out Ajai Shukla.

Women to be inducted as officers in border forces

Women to be inducted as officers in border forces

Rediff.com26 Jun 2011

Till now, central paramilitary forces guarding Indian frontiers had only women combatants in the ranks of constables.

Gen Manoj Pande takes charge as Army chief

Gen Manoj Pande takes charge as Army chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Gen Pande, who was serving as the vice chief, became the first officer from the Corps of Engineers to helm the force.

Rescue personnel real-life heroes for lakhs of Assam's marooned people

Rescue personnel real-life heroes for lakhs of Assam's marooned people

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Nearly 86 lakh people in the state's 32 districts have been affected by heavy rain and subsequent floods this year, bringing life to a screeching halt in many parts.

Haryana Cong delegation stopped from entering Nuh villages

Haryana Cong delegation stopped from entering Nuh villages

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

A 10-member delegation of Haryana Congress on Tuesday was stopped from entering violence-hit villages of Nuh district, police said.

Sam Bahadur Is A Delight To Watch

Sam Bahadur Is A Delight To Watch

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

For someone like me who studied Sam so intently, if a lump could form in the throat during the emotive scenes, I think the cast did a superb job, notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

'You can't kill a uniformed officer like this'

'You can't kill a uniformed officer like this'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

'It makes my men feel very agitated. Left to them they would take revenge in their own way,' warns BSF DG Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary

Property of Pak-based terrorist sealed in Baramulla

Property of Pak-based terrorist sealed in Baramulla

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The action follows the sealing of a Srinagar-based property of the founder and self-styled chief commander of the Al-Umar Mujahideen, Mushtaq Zargar alias 'Latram', on Thursday.