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Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Major Ruchi Agarwal is commander of the United Nations Female Engagement Team in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo.

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Milwaukee led by 18 in the third quarter before Philadelphia used a 23-9 run to tie the game at 108 mid-way through the final period.

J&K: One dead as protests rock Sopore

J&K: One dead as protests rock Sopore

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Stone-pelting protestors clashed with security forces in Sopore town of north Kashmir, forcing Central Reserve Police Force personnel to open fire in which one person succumbed to his injuries.

In a first, ITBP inducts 2 women officers in combat

In a first, ITBP inducts 2 women officers in combat

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

While Prakriti's father has retired from the Indian Air Force, Deeksha's father Kamlesh Kumar is an Inspector in the ITBP.

'North-South Divide Is Very Worrying'

'North-South Divide Is Very Worrying'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'Every Indian who is concerned about the unity, integrity and the map of India should be worried about this growing divide.'

5 Assam Rifles men killed in Manipur ambush

5 Assam Rifles men killed in Manipur ambush

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Five personnel from Assam Rifles including two officers were killed in an ambush by terrorists on Monday in a remote hill area of Manipur bordering Myanmar.

Assam: 4 paramilitary troopers killed in ambush

Assam: 4 paramilitary troopers killed in ambush

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

A source informed that the SSB vehicle came under heavy firing in a thickly forested area about 40 km from Bijni town in Chirang district at around 1145 hours.

5 CoBRA personnel found dead in Chhatisgarh forest

5 CoBRA personnel found dead in Chhatisgarh forest

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Five more bodies of personnel belonging to the elite anti-Naxal force Commando Battalion for Resolute Action have been recovered from the Dantewada Forests in Chattisgarh.

Afghanistan pull off stunning 69-run win vs England

Afghanistan pull off stunning 69-run win vs England

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Afghanistan dismissed England for 215 to create one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Significantly, these 12 officers would form a major part of the team that the new army chief will inherit, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Kite-Flying To Spymaster

Kite-Flying To Spymaster

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Ravi Sinha is described as "highly tech-savvy", and credited with infusing modern technology in the field of intelligence collection.

US navy commander arrested in bribery scandal

US navy commander arrested in bribery scandal

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

A high-ranking US Navy official has been charged with accepting prostitutes, luxury travel and USD 100,000 in cash from a foreign defence contractor in exchange for classified and internal navy information.

BSF convoy attacked by terrorists in Kashmir, 7 injured

BSF convoy attacked by terrorists in Kashmir, 7 injured

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Seven paramilitary Border Security Force troopers including an officer were injured in a militant ambush in south Kashmir's Pampore town late on Monday.

Infosys first to get CISF security

Infosys first to get CISF security

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Software giant Infosys Technologies will become the first private sector company in India to get security cover from the Central Industrial Security Force, with over 100 personnel to be formally inducted on Friday at its facility in Bangalore.

The Family That Makes Ganeshas

The Family That Makes Ganeshas

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

'We are called artists, just like the film people and dancers and actors. But there's a very little value to what we do as artists.'

CoBRA officer killed, 9 commandos injured in blast by Naxals

CoBRA officer killed, 9 commandos injured in blast by Naxals

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

They said the IED blast took place in the Chintalnar forest area of the district around 9 pm on Saturday and the injured personnel were evacuated by a Mi-17 V5 helicopter of the Indian Air Force around midnight.

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.

Darjeeling: 2 killed, cop injured as GJM protesters clash with security forces

Darjeeling: 2 killed, cop injured as GJM protesters clash with security forces

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Police fired teargas shells and used batons to disperse the crowd.

Lt Gen Manoj Pande named as next Army chief, first from Corps of Engineers

Lt Gen Manoj Pande named as next Army chief, first from Corps of Engineers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The central government on Monday appointed Army Vice Chief Lieutenant General Manoj Pande as the next chief of Indian Army.

CRPF questioning villagers on newly-found graves

CRPF questioning villagers on newly-found graves

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

The CRPF has been questioning the villagers on the identity of the missing bodies, how they had disappeared, who had dug up the graves, and whether the land was used as a graveyard earlier, CRPF sources said.

Central police forces to check encroachments along Pak border

Central police forces to check encroachments along Pak border

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Sources privy to the meeting told PTI that the top brass and other senior commanders of these forces were asked to keep a strict vigil against any illegal encroachment taking place in their respective areas of operations.

Gaya deaths: Army says no mortar shell was fired

Gaya deaths: Army says no mortar shell was fired

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

According to a statement from Colonel Dushyant Singh Chauhan, the administrative commandant of Danapur Cantonment on the outskirts of the state capital, 'no clearance' was given for mortar firing at the Deuri Dumri firing range in Gaya.

Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine's Kherson

Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine's Kherson

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Notably, Ukrainian forces disabling bridges across the Dnipro river and attacking Russian supply lines made it very difficult for Russia to defend the occupied territory.

MP shunts two police officers after lathi-charge on Bajrang Dal

MP shunts two police officers after lathi-charge on Bajrang Dal

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Two officers, including a deputy commissioner of police, were on Friday removed from field posting within 24 hours of a lathi-charge on Bajrang Dal activists staging an anti-drug mafia protest at a busy intersection in Indore.

4 killed in Bihar encounter

4 killed in Bihar encounter

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Four persons, three Central Reserve Police Force personnel including an assistant commandant and a suspected Maoist were killed in an encounter in Bihar's east Champaran district on Wednesday night.

Nandigram: 9 bombs found in CPI-M supporter's home

Nandigram: 9 bombs found in CPI-M supporter's home

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Nine live bombs were seized from the house of a school teacher, a Communist Party of India-Marxist supporter, in the Marxist party's stronghold of Khejuri adjoining Nandigram on Tuesday evening, a senior Central Reserve Police Force official said.

'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'The 1971 War was our greatest military victory.' 'It had so many stories of exceptional valour and leadership.'

Indian student stabbed multiple times in Australia

Indian student stabbed multiple times in Australia

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Police have arrested Daniel Norwood and the 27-year-old suspect is charged with attempted murder after Garg, allegedly suffered multiple stab wounds to the face, chest and abdomen, the Daily Telegraph newspaper reported.

'A future war with China may start at a higher tempo'

'A future war with China may start at a higher tempo'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'...and then get scaled down somewhat.' 'It will be difficult for any side to occupy meaningful territories, maybe just a bit here and there, and the destruction may vary on either side.'

'Kill the beast': CoBRA officer's last message who died in Naxal attack

'Kill the beast': CoBRA officer's last message who died in Naxal attack

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

He was a decorated officer as he won combat competitions and participated in all-India police commando duty meets.

76 bombs recovered in Nandigram

76 bombs recovered in Nandigram

Rediff.com23 Dec 2007

Acting on a tip-off, CRPF personnel went to the Janani brick kiln area with sniffer dogs and found the bombs hidden in the bushes.

Bihar: 2 suspected ISI agents arrested

Bihar: 2 suspected ISI agents arrested

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

Noor Mohammed and Rehman Ali were arrested from Tatpaua village on a tip-off and were circulating fake currency.

US shoots down unidentified high-altitude aerial object in Alaska

US shoots down unidentified high-altitude aerial object in Alaska

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

A United States fighter jet Friday shot down an object, the size of a small car, flying with payloads at a height of about 40,000 feet off the northern coast of Alaska on the direction of President Joe Biden, officials said.

Tanya's death leaves father without a family

Tanya's death leaves father without a family

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

Tanya's mother and brother had passed away over the past few years.

'We are telling the story of our tallest hero'

'We are telling the story of our tallest hero'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'The moment the Army approved the script, they told us that they will give their full support and asked us for our full dedication.'

J&K: LeT commander among 3 terrorists killed in encounter

J&K: LeT commander among 3 terrorists killed in encounter

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened fire on security forces.

How Abhilash Tomy was rescued

How Abhilash Tomy was rescued

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Although he was bed ridden most of the time he was in the vessel and unable to move on the upper deck, his condition is stable.'

Classical ragas, mega drone show at Beating Retreat ceremony

Classical ragas, mega drone show at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The ceremony will begin with the massed band's "Agniveer" tune which will be followed by the enthralling tunes like "Almora", "Kedar Nath", "Sangam Dur", "Queen of Satpura", "Bhagirathi", "Konkan Sundari" by pipes and drums band, the defence ministry statement said.

Collegium names 2 HC judges for elevation to SC

Collegium names 2 HC judges for elevation to SC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday recommended to the Centre the names of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, the chief justice of the Telangana high court, and Justice S Venkatanarayana Bhatti, his counterpart in Kerala, for elevation as judges of the apex court.