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Cyber crime: CBI raids 115 places in India in coordination with Interpol, FBI

Cyber crime: CBI raids 115 places in India in coordination with Interpol, FBI

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The CBI has registered 11 cases against cyber criminals involved in financial fraud using the internet and the agency conducted searches at 87 locations while 28 locations were raided by the state police forces, they said.

'He pulled a terrorist out of the car...'

'He pulled a terrorist out of the car...'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'He continued firing with the other hand with the AK-47.' 'He was hit in the neck and shoulder, but did not let go of the terrorist.' On Republic Day, Mudasir Ahmed Sheikh of the J&K Police was awarded the Shaurya Chakra posthumously for eliminating three Pakistani terrorists.

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'I don't think I will die so fast'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.' 'The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.'

'It's ok to be mediocre': Grp Cpt Varun told students of his school

'It's ok to be mediocre': Grp Cpt Varun told students of his school

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

He was conferred with the Shaurya Chakra in August for averting a possible mid-air accident after his Tejas light combat aircraft suffered a major technical glitch last year.

Republic Day: CRPF officer gets 8th gallantry medal; highest among CAPFs

Republic Day: CRPF officer gets 8th gallantry medal; highest among CAPFs

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

The PMG was announced by the Union home ministry on the occasion of the 74th Republic Day, being celebrated on January 26 (Thursday).

Send Us Pictures Of Your Tiranga And You

Send Us Pictures Of Your Tiranga And You

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Dear Reader, share your pride in the Tiranga with the world.

Show 'big heart' and join Parliament inauguration: BJP to Opposition

Show 'big heart' and join Parliament inauguration: BJP to Opposition

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The BJP on Thursday alleged that the opposition parties have decided to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just because it has been built at his initiative.

Bringing Army And Dead Soldiers' Families Together

Bringing Army And Dead Soldiers' Families Together

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

'The families of those who die during operations are looked after very well by the army, but those who die in non-combat situations do not receive the same attention.'

'When the Pakistanis surrendered...'

'When the Pakistanis surrendered...'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'...they were shocked to learn that just 352 Indian soldiers had made 3 brigadiers, 2 colonels, 170 officers, 290 JCOs and 8,000 troops surrender to the Indian Army.'

PM pays homage at National War Memorial on R-Day

PM pays homage at National War Memorial on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to the fallen soldiers at the newly-built National War Memorial in the nation's capital on the Republic Day for the first time instead of the Amar Jawan Jyoti beneath the India Gate arch.

A Son's Pilgrimage For A Warrior Father

A Son's Pilgrimage For A Warrior Father

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Hriiyio was only 6 months old when his father, a soldier in the 1 Naga Battalion met a warrior's death in Drass.

'I could see hundreds of Pakistanis advancing towards us'

'I could see hundreds of Pakistanis advancing towards us'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

'The Battle of Jamalpur was a turning point in the 1971 War because a small battalion of 700 men broke the back of the Pakistanis.'

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Khalistan would have been in existence today, but for the army.'

Namami Gange And India's Can-Do Spirit

Namami Gange And India's Can-Do Spirit

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Remembering A 1971 War Hero

Remembering A 1971 War Hero

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Lance Naik Albert Ekka, Param Vir Chakra, was only 28 when he made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland.

Lone survivor Varun Singh is a decorated braveheart from family of soldiers

Lone survivor Varun Singh is a decorated braveheart from family of soldiers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor in the horrifying chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu, was conferred with the Shaurya Chakra in August for averting a possible mid-air accident after his Tejas light combat aircraft suffered a major technical glitch last year.

Major Rajesh Adhikari's Supreme Sacrifice

Major Rajesh Adhikari's Supreme Sacrifice

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Major Adhikari was a man par excellence and had won our hearts. His supreme sacrifice for the nation shook us till the roots. A fascinating excerpt from Param Vir Chakra Captain (Honorary) Yogendra Singh Yadav's book, The Hero of Tiger Hill.

www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in Live!

www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in Live!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The Maa Bharati Ke Sapoot Web site (www.maabharatikesapoot.mod.gov.in) will enable citizens to contribute to the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund

Men Who Fought To The Last Bullet And Last Breath

Men Who Fought To The Last Bullet And Last Breath

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'Rezang La was a unique battle.' 'It was not a large scale battle like the Battle of Kohima which involved a large number of troops.' 'Here there was just a company that fought it out till the last man.'

Modi inaugurates new Parliament, installs sacred Sengol in Lok Sabha

Modi inaugurates new Parliament, installs sacred Sengol in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building Sunday morning and installed the scared 'Sengol' in the Lok Sabha chamber, right next to the Speaker's chair, after performing a puja.

'If you're a soldier, you have to put fear away'

'If you're a soldier, you have to put fear away'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'I'm now living under threat, but life has to go on because as a soldier, you can't run away from it.'

Shershah Will Never Be Forgotten

Shershah Will Never Be Forgotten

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

A bust of Captain Vikram Batra Param Vir Chakra was unveiled at the Palampur military station by his parents Mr G L Batra and Mrs Kamal Kanta Batra on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Why You MUST Wear Tiranga Colours

Why You MUST Wear Tiranga Colours

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Colours bring special feeling into our lives, on Republic Day.

'We wanted to capture Major Sandeep's spirit'

'We wanted to capture Major Sandeep's spirit'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'People only knew about the hundreds of people he had saved and his Ashoka Chakra.' 'I came to know about this beautiful life that he had lived, that was so much more than the way he died.' 'I was interested in that being.'

'No actor is in a happy space professionally'

'No actor is in a happy space professionally'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'Having taken much time off, and come back and worked again, and then gone back... I'm really blessed to have the kind of work that I'm still doing.'

India should have settled PoK question during 1971 war: Rajnath

India should have settled PoK question during 1971 war: Rajnath

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that decision on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) should have been taken during 1971 war between India and the neighbouring country.

IAF to ground Abhinandan Varthaman's MiG-21 squadron by Sep end

IAF to ground Abhinandan Varthaman's MiG-21 squadron by Sep end

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The No. 51 Squadron is to be retired by the end of September, "as per the plan", the defence sources said.

Honouring our brave hearts

Honouring our brave hearts

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind presented the Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Decorations at the Defence Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. Here's a glimpse of some of our brave hearts being honoured.

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'We are ready to surrender,' Lieutenant General A A K Niazi said over the phone from Dhaka.

IAF promotes Abhinandan Varthaman as group captain

IAF promotes Abhinandan Varthaman as group captain

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

The officer was involved in a dog fight with Pakistani fighter aircraft and was awarded a Shaurya Chakra for taking down an F-16 combat aircraft during the engagement.

'I'm serving at 11,500 feet in eastern Ladakh'

'I'm serving at 11,500 feet in eastern Ladakh'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'My task includes providing strategic operational communication to further-most troops located in the vicinity of Line of Actual Control.'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Imagine for a soldier -- first you conquer territory after fighting a fierce battle, suffer casualties and then you are ordered to come back to your side of the International Border in India.'

'83, Uri, Raazi... : Your I-Day OTT Menu

'83, Uri, Raazi... : Your I-Day OTT Menu

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

It's time to awaken the patriot in you!

5 suspected terrorists with Khalistani-Kashmir link arrested

5 suspected terrorists with Khalistani-Kashmir link arrested

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Three pistols, two kilograms of heroin and Rs one lakh cash were recovered from them along with the two cars in which they were travelling, he said.

India pays Russia $3 billion to lease sub

India pays Russia $3 billion to lease sub

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The INS Chakra III will be ideal for 'sea denial' missions, in which the submarine denies the enemy the use of the sea.

President presents gallantry awards to valiant soldiers

President presents gallantry awards to valiant soldiers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Kirti Chakra was posthumously conferred on CRPF Commandant Pramod Kumar and Army Havildar Giris Gurung.

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was awarded the Mahavir Chakra, the second highest medal for gallantry for leading a small company of men against a massive Pakistani attack.

In a first, PM to lay wreath at National War Memorial on R-Day

In a first, PM to lay wreath at National War Memorial on R-Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The PM will pay homage to fallen soldiers at the newly-built National War Memorial in New Delhi on the Republic Day instead of Amar Jawan Jyoti beneath the India Gate arch.

Mahabharata: The story of Ashwathama

Mahabharata: The story of Ashwathama

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Amongst the many characters in the Mahabharata, the impetuous Ashwathama comes across as a warrior lacking maturity and forethought.

All you need to know about the National War Memorial

All you need to know about the National War Memorial

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The memorial pays tribute to soldiers who laid down their lives defending the nation.