News for 'Cantonments'

Mukherjee meets Nepal PM, pledges support

Mukherjee meets Nepal PM, pledges support

Rediff.com17 Dec 2006

He appreciated Prime Minister Koirala for successfully moving ahead with the peace process.

Pak: Bomb blast near Musharraf's residence

Pak: Bomb blast near Musharraf's residence

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

A bomb exploded near the official residence of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, killing at least six people and leaving several injured.

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Indian Army officers, serving and retired, will tell you that the one thing that makes the Indian soldier singularly unique is his josh and jazba.

B'desh: Khaleda Zia wants polls at the earliest

B'desh: Khaleda Zia wants polls at the earliest

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

These were Zia's first comments on politics since the interim administration in emergency-ruled Bangladesh last week denied widely-speculated government plans to exile her and restrict her movement.

Bangladesh: Zia's younger son arrested

Bangladesh: Zia's younger son arrested

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Rahman now awaits trial at an ordinary prison ward of Dhaka Central Jail. Legal experts said if convicted he could be imprisoned for five years.

'Modi has no excuse not to run trains'

'Modi has no excuse not to run trains'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'The central government is putting conditions on farmers organisations, that they have to allow passenger trains to ply, only then will they allow goods trains to ply.'

Sheikh Hasina's home raided, Zia's son held

Sheikh Hasina's home raided, Zia's son held

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

The joint forces also arrested the assistant personal secretary to former state minister for home affairs Lutfozzaman Babar and one of Babar's cousins.

It was all fire and smoke: Eyewitnesses on Pak plane crash

It was all fire and smoke: Eyewitnesses on Pak plane crash

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Flight PK8303 crashed among houses in the Model Colony residential area on Friday as it approached Karachi airport, killing 97 people, including nine children.

China to start daily flights to India

China to start daily flights to India

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

In view of increasing tourist exchange between China and India, Air China on Friday said it will start operating daily flights between Beijing and New Delhi starting October 31.

12 Pak soldiers killed in suicide attack

12 Pak soldiers killed in suicide attack

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

The suicide bomber got close to the personnel and detonated his explosives on a road that is also used by the local population, military spokesman Maj Gen Waheed Arshad said.

High alert sounded in Pak cities

High alert sounded in Pak cities

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Security at sensitive installations, including places of worship, airports, government offices and international missions, has been beefed up.

Kalam's wait for official residence ends

Kalam's wait for official residence ends

Rediff.com16 Dec 2007

Ex-President APJ Abdul Kalam has moved to his allotted accommodation at 10 Rajaji Marg on Thursday from the 'High Risk Category Officers' Hut', a simple accommodation provided to him in Delhi Cantonment. The 75-year-old former President has been staying in the army hut since demitting office on July 25.

7 killed in 2 suicide attacks in Pakistan

7 killed in 2 suicide attacks in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Seven people were killed and 12 others injured on Thursday when two suicide bombers blew themselves up near a security check post close to the south-western Pakistani city of Quetta.

Bangladesh: 86 killed in landslides

Bangladesh: 86 killed in landslides

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Experts and officials blamed the disaster on indiscriminate hill cutting during the last three decades, exposing the residents to the impending danger.

Army Major yet to be honoured

Army Major yet to be honoured

Rediff.com4 Nov 2007

As they pass through the cantonment in militancy-hit Kashmir valley, journalists bow their heads to remember an army officer who saved the lives of three newsmen and one of his staff members before being gunned down by Lashker-e-Taiba militants eight years ago.

Gandhiji's portraits defaced in West Bengal

Gandhiji's portraits defaced in West Bengal

Rediff.com29 May 2007

"Miscreants had painted hair on his head, mustache and inscribed the words I Love You all over Gandhiji's photographs," sources said.

Indian Army must exploit social media quickly

Indian Army must exploit social media quickly

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'When India's adversaries are going all out in information warfare, the Indian Army will have to think out of the box to effectively counter them,' says Colonel S Dinny (retd).

Fly Mumbai-Singapore @ Rs 11,580

Fly Mumbai-Singapore @ Rs 11,580

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Singapore Airlines is offering special economy class return tickets to Singapore/ Kuala Lumpur/ Penang/ Bangkok/ Phuket/ Langkawi/ Hong Kong/ Bali/ Canton/ Shenzhen/ Beijing/ Shanghai/ Nanjing from Mumbai.

India names head of new consulate in China

India names head of new consulate in China

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

With China expected to overtake the US as India's largest trading partner, Bambawale acknowledged that the "basic rationale for the new Consulate is the burgeoning trade."

Anonymous letter threatens attacks

Anonymous letter threatens attacks

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

The writer claims to be a member of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

It was a quiet reopening with few people venturing warily to watch a mix of regional, English and Hindi reruns such as "Chhichhore", "Thappad", "Tanhaji" and "The Spy".

Moon proposes new mission in Nepal

Moon proposes new mission in Nepal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

The mission will also review all technical aspects of the electoral process for an assembly to decide on the constitutional future of the country.

'Will you marry me?'

'Will you marry me?'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Google really wanted to know why people kept asking the Assistant to marry them, says Amrita Singh.

Kalam, Shekhawat still homeless in New Delhi

Kalam, Shekhawat still homeless in New Delhi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

They continue to wait for new homes that are yet to be readied by the authorities.

A blood-soaked timeline of terror attacks in Kashmir

A blood-soaked timeline of terror attacks in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Here's the chronological list of all major terror attacks on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir in the last two decades.

'Indian separatists may be behind 7/11 blasts'

'Indian separatists may be behind 7/11 blasts'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

'Many separatist organisations were active within the Indian states and that will be their act and we have nothing to do with such cases.'

Pak: Amid rigging claims, ballot boxes, papers found on roadside

Pak: Amid rigging claims, ballot boxes, papers found on roadside

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

In Sialkot, people found five empty ballot boxes near Kashmir Park in the Cantonment area, the report said.

Davos in photos: Inside the playground of the world's most powerful

Davos in photos: Inside the playground of the world's most powerful

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Going beyond the annual WEF Summit...

19 killed in suicide blast in northwest Pakistan

19 killed in suicide blast in northwest Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

The attack took place during evening prayers in Kohat in North Western Frontier Province, some 70 kms from Peshawar.

Army soldier commits suicide

Army soldier commits suicide

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Singh's suicide is the second incident in two days in the state.

Combing Op at IAF base over but alert in Pathankot, Gurdaspur continues

Combing Op at IAF base over but alert in Pathankot, Gurdaspur continues

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The massive combing operation at the sprawling Air Force station in Pathankot ended on Friday, seven days after six terrorists struck.

Kamlesh Tiwari's family meets Adityanath

Kamlesh Tiwari's family meets Adityanath

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The family had earlier demanded a National Investigation Agency-led investigation in the matter saying they don't trust the state administration.

RS pays homage to Swaraj; will miss her on Raksha Bandhan, says Naidu

RS pays homage to Swaraj; will miss her on Raksha Bandhan, says Naidu

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Mourning the demise "as a personal loss", Naidu expressed hope that the words and deeds of this exemplary leader will continue to inspire all those in public life.

US's famous immigrant entrepreneurs

US's famous immigrant entrepreneurs

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

The U.S. continues to grow thanks to innovations from recent arrivals.

Security tightened as PM Modi set to address rally in Srinagar

Security tightened as PM Modi set to address rally in Srinagar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Srinagar is under a massive security blanket for the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's poll rally on Monday afternoon.

Sonia to visit Mumbai Wednesday

Sonia to visit Mumbai Wednesday

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

her visit coincides with the BJP's three-day silver jubilee convention.

Delhi's D-day: AAP confident, BJP pins hopes on evening votes

Delhi's D-day: AAP confident, BJP pins hopes on evening votes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Strong rooms spread across the city storing the electronic voting machines (EVMs) are being heavily guarded, with a 'three-layer security ring'. Tight security arrangements have also been put in place at various centres across the national capital.