News for 'Cantonments'

Army band spellbinds audience at Srinagar

Army band spellbinds audience at Srinagar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

The internationally-acclaimed Symphonic Band of the army thrilled the audience of Jammu garrison with their captivating music on Wednesday.

CBI, political opponents conspired against me: Sajjan

CBI, political opponents conspired against me: Sajjan

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Veteran Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, facing trial in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, on Thursday told a Delhi court that there was a 'conspiracy' between the Central Bureau of Investigation and his political rivals, especially Akali Dal, to falsely implicate him in the matter.

10 injured as Bengaluru-bound Island Express derails in Tamil Nadu

10 injured as Bengaluru-bound Island Express derails in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The Express which left on Thursday, derailed between Somanayakanpatti and Patchur in Tamil Nadu around 4.15 am where the 10 injured were rushed to the Tirupatur government hospital.

Gen V K Singh's family alleges bugging attempt at house

Gen V K Singh's family alleges bugging attempt at house

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

High drama was witnessed at the residence of former army chief Gen V K Singh in New Delhi on Saturday after a major went there purportedly to remove the army's telephone exchange but his family alleged that it was an attempt to plant snooping bugs.

Valley security reviewed amid grenade blast in Budgam

Valley security reviewed amid grenade blast in Budgam

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

The overall security situation in Kashmir Valley was reviewed at the core group meeting held on Saturday at the headquarters of army's 15 corps in the high security Badami Bagh cantonment area.

Gen Brar's lack of security in London needs to be probed

Gen Brar's lack of security in London needs to be probed

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Military officers, who spend their career mostly in barracks or cantonments, intimate their travel plans to the Army unit responsible for their security in India and presume that necessary follow-up action will be taken, says B Raman

Maj Handa had fake Facebook accounts, befriended women on dating sites: Cops

Maj Handa had fake Facebook accounts, befriended women on dating sites: Cops

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Handa had befriended a woman, a resident of Patel Nagar, through dating site QuackQuack.in around a couple of years ago. The woman, who had come out of a bad marriage, had become a close confidante of Major Handa, the officer, who is privy to the probe, said.

For some Jharkhand farmers, displacement no curse

For some Jharkhand farmers, displacement no curse

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

They were among 250 families who had to give up their land in the early 70s for the setting up Army barracks at Dipatoli, then a village and now a cantonment, in Ranchi in undivided Bihar.

FAQ: The CBI's case AGAINST Jagan Mohan Reddy

FAQ: The CBI's case AGAINST Jagan Mohan Reddy

Rediff.com31 May 2012

As the CBI tightens the net around Jagan Mohan Reddy over a corruption case, and the YSR Congress chief claims that he is a target of political vendetta, Rediff.com's Priyanka reviews the probe agency's case against the powerful Andhra leader

How armed forces are ready for coronavirus crisis

How armed forces are ready for coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'This week will be crucial and we are prepared.'

Afghanistan events won't have bearing on Kashmir: Army

Afghanistan events won't have bearing on Kashmir: Army

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

A top army commander in the Valley on Monday said that 'this week's events in Afghanistan shall have a long term bearing on Kashmir'.

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

ISI chief Faiz Hameed coerced the Taliban to announce an interim government guaranteed to preserve Pakistan's control over the levers of power in Kabul, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sepoy protesting atop tower brought down after 94 hours

Sepoy protesting atop tower brought down after 94 hours

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Ninety-four hours after he climbed a 200-feet high mobile tower alleging harassment by seniors, an armyman was on Tuesday brought down by rescue workers as his health condition worsened.

Soccer: Atletico's Costa faces jail term for tax fraud

Soccer: Atletico's Costa faces jail term for tax fraud

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Spanish prosecutors have won a series of cases against high profile footballers and coaches for tax fraud in recent years, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho.

Several people shot dead in northern Switzerland

Several people shot dead in northern Switzerland

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Several people have been killed in a shooting incident in a small Swiss town with police finding dead bodies in and around a residential building, police said on Sunday.

Bengaluru gets back its bakery from 1888

Bengaluru gets back its bakery from 1888

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Bangalore Connection 1888 tries to reclaim a piece of the city's past.

Pak military elements had links to Taliban, Qaeda: Obama

Pak military elements had links to Taliban, Qaeda: Obama

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Barack Obama has said that he had ruled out involving Pakistan in the raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout because it was an "open secret" that certain elements inside Pakistan's military, and especially its intelligence services, maintained links to the Taliban and perhaps even al-Qaeda, sometimes using them as strategic assets against Afghanistan and India.

Army opposed building bridges for Sri Sri event

Army opposed building bridges for Sri Sri event

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Army gave three good reasons why it could not build the bridges for Ravi Shankar's event. Defence ministry overruled the army's objections, reveals Ajai Shukla.

'It was amazing to salute the President'

'It was amazing to salute the President'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'An officer had to command the regiment for the Republic Day parade -- and that officer happened to me.' 'It should not be viewed on the basis of gender,' says Captain Preeti Choudhary, the only woman officer to from the Indian Army to be part of a contingent at the Republic Day Parade 2021.

Dunkin' Donuts enters India

Dunkin' Donuts enters India

Rediff.com9 May 2012

US-based foods chain Dunkin' Donuts has come to India just a few months ahead of the arrival of its global archrival Starbucks, by launching its first store in the national capital on Tuesday. Starbucks is expected to launch in September this year.

Why EC announced Delhi voter turnout after nearly 24 hrs

Why EC announced Delhi voter turnout after nearly 24 hrs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'We wanted to come out with accurate figure rather than speculating. This is not uncommon and we are not late

Police kept eyes CLOSED during 1984 anti-Sikh riots: CBI

Police kept eyes CLOSED during 1984 anti-Sikh riots: CBI

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday told a court that the Delhi police, acting in a pre-planned manner during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, kept its "eyes closed" to the violence.

Chennai train crash: 9 killed, 72 hurt; rail traffic hit

Chennai train crash: 9 killed, 72 hurt; rail traffic hit

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Nine persons were killed and 72 others injured when a speeding passenger train rammed into a stationary train here, leading to derailment of five coaches.

Army jawan injured in stone-pelting dies in Kashmir

Army jawan injured in stone-pelting dies in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

A resident of Uttarakhand's Badena village, Singh had joined the army in 2016 and is survived by his parents.

India sends 12 MPs to Pak, Kashmir on the agenda

India sends 12 MPs to Pak, Kashmir on the agenda

Rediff.com26 May 2011

India on Wednesday sent a high-level 12-member Parliamentary delegation led by Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress chief Professor Saifuddin Soz to Pakistan to look for a political solution to the Kashmir tangle. This the first visit of an Indian delegation to Islamabad after United States' forces smoked out Osama bin Laden from his hideout in Pakistan's cantonment town of Abbottabad.

Terror fury continues in Pakistan; 11 killed

Terror fury continues in Pakistan; 11 killed

Rediff.com26 May 2011

The building on the University Road in Peshawar cantonment, which houses the office of the Criminal Investigation Department, was destroyed by the powerful blast.

Day after odd-even, Delhi traffic goes completely out of gear

Day after odd-even, Delhi traffic goes completely out of gear

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Traffic was thrown out of gear in national capital New Delhi on Saturday and several major roads witnessed a chock-a-block situation, a day after the fortnight-long Odd-Even scheme restricting movement of private cars ended.

Sitharaman visits forward areas along LoC in Kashmir

Sitharaman visits forward areas along LoC in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

The defence minister will review the security situation along the Line of Control in the Valley and Line of Actual Control in the Ladakh region.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC notice to CBI on Sajjan Kumar's appeal

1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC notice to CBI on Sajjan Kumar's appeal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Kumar, 73, surrendered before a trial court on December 31, 2018 to serve his sentence in accordance with the Delhi high court's December 17 judgment, which convicted and sent him to prison for the "remainder of his natural life".

Terror strike averted; RDX, timer found near Ambala station

Terror strike averted; RDX, timer found near Ambala station

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

A major terror strike was averted in Ambala, Haryana on Thursday morning when a huge amount of explosives was found outside a railway station. Two timers and five detonators, along with almost five kg of explosives, were found in a car outside Ambala cantonment railway station.

Tearful farewell to Colonel M N Rai martyred in Kashmir

Tearful farewell to Colonel M N Rai martyred in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Army Chief General Dalbir Singh paid tribute to the colonel.

'India and China to dominate this century'

'India and China to dominate this century'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

There has been a major shift in the global balance of economic power, creating a new global hierarchy dominated by the East, says Chris Patten, chancellor of Oxford University. Naomi Canton reports.

PHOTOS: India's military might showcased at Army Day parade

PHOTOS: India's military might showcased at Army Day parade

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

General M M Naravane attended the Army Day parade for the first time as the Army chief. The Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year to mark Lieutenant General K M Cariappa taking over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army in 1949 from General Francis Butcher, the last British commander-in-chief of India.

DSP Davinder Singh sheltered terrorists at his home

DSP Davinder Singh sheltered terrorists at his home

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Singh, who was decorated with President Police Medal about four months ago, continued to be grilled by a team of police and intelligence investigators.

Chennai train crash: 9 killed, human error suspected

Chennai train crash: 9 killed, human error suspected

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Human error may have led to the train accident on Tuesday night in which 9 persons were killed with Railway authorities on Wednesday saying the driver of the EMU train that rammed into the rear of a stationary passenger train jumped a few signals and ignored speed restrictions.

Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh cremated with full state honour

Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh cremated with full state honour

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Singh's body was consigned to flames amid chanting of hymns at the Brar Square in Delhi Cantonment in the presence of several senior political leaders and top brass of the Indian Military.

Roadshow politics: Akhilesh-Rahul show of strength in Varanasi

Roadshow politics: Akhilesh-Rahul show of strength in Varanasi

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Yadav, who is seeking a second successive term in office after stitching an alliance with Congress, in wilderness in the state for a long time, led a roadshow with Rahul through the city, but not before he had paid a visit to the 'Kashi Vishwanath' temple of Lord Shiva, the presiding deity of Varanasi.

Despite bin Laden hiccup, US-Pak ties won't derail

Despite bin Laden hiccup, US-Pak ties won't derail

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Security experts say that after publicly condemning Pakistan for its role in the bin Laden debacle, threatening it with sanctions and cutting off crucial aid, the US would quietly re-calibrate its security ties with Islamabad over the next few weeks as it could ill-afford to alienate it. Rahul Bedi reports

'Xi Jinping has tied his feet too tightly to walk'

'Xi Jinping has tied his feet too tightly to walk'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'Having tied himself in knots, he just might take a decision which is dangerous, one that could take his nation to war.'

At 2.18%, India's COVID-19 fatality rate among lowest: Vardhan

At 2.18%, India's COVID-19 fatality rate among lowest: Vardhan

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Chairing the 19th meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 through video-conference on Friday, Vardhan said India has achieved the milestone of more than 10 lakh recoveries, a recovery rate to 64.54 per cent.