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The Fish That Sold For Rs 1 Lakh!

The Fish That Sold For Rs 1 Lakh!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

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Can You Spot The Rare Snow Leopard?

Can You Spot The Rare Snow Leopard?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Rare snow leopard sighted in Himachal's Chicham village.

UK to hit Russia with 'first barrage' of sanctions, says Johnson

UK to hit Russia with 'first barrage' of sanctions, says Johnson

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK will hit Russia with a "first barrage' of economic sanctions, warning that President Vladimir Putin is fixed on a "full-scale invasion of Ukraine".

PIX: India's unlikely heroes stun Aus; win series in style

PIX: India's unlikely heroes stun Aus; win series in style

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

PHOTOS from the 5th T20I match between India and Australia played in Bengaluru on Sunday

Naxals were armed with LMG; looted weapons of security personnel

Naxals were armed with LMG; looted weapons of security personnel

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

At one location, seven bodies of the troops were recovered and the tree trunks bore bullet shots, indicating that a fierce gun battle took place in the area.

Your OTT Menu: Marilyn, Minions, Musicals

Your OTT Menu: Marilyn, Minions, Musicals

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Marilyn Monroe, Minions, musicals and mean-spirited witches, it's quite a spread on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers her picks.

CRPF man is our captive, appoint interlocutors: Maoists

CRPF man is our captive, appoint interlocutors: Maoists

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

CoBRA commando Rakeshwar Singh Manhas went missing after the April 3 ambush in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region.

Chhattisgarh: 5 jawans, 1 Naxal killed in encounter

Chhattisgarh: 5 jawans, 1 Naxal killed in encounter

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

The personnel belonging to the CRPF's elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action unit, the District Reserve Guard and the Special Task Force were involved in the operation.

Centre offers violence-hit Assam more forces

Centre offers violence-hit Assam more forces

Rediff.com3 May 2014

The Centre on Saturday made available additional forces to violence-hit Assam as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh condemned the "cowardly" terror attack and promised all measures to restore peace there.

400 Naxals had ambushed security personnel with heavy gunfire: Sources

400 Naxals had ambushed security personnel with heavy gunfire: Sources

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

The Maoists rained bullets from light machine guns and used low-intensity improvised explosive devices to mount the attack that went on till evening.

Elite anti-terrorist unit in J-K to have women commandos

Elite anti-terrorist unit in J-K to have women commandos

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

CPRF women warriors are undergoing training and if they are cleared, they will be inducted into the specialised team.

Kin of CRPF jawan abducted by Naxals stage protest; seek his release

Kin of CRPF jawan abducted by Naxals stage protest; seek his release

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Relatives of a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) commando held hostage by Naxals after a recent gun battle with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district blocked the Jammu-Poonch highway on Wednesday, demanding an assurance from the government for his safe release.

Cobra operation in Naxal-hit states soon

Cobra operation in Naxal-hit states soon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2009

The much anticipated full-fledged operation of the special anti-Naxal force -- Cobrain Left-wing extremism-hit states is set to start soon.

A Walk On The Waves In Kerala

A Walk On The Waves In Kerala

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

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Bijapur anti-naxal op was poorly designed: Rahul Gandhi

Bijapur anti-naxal op was poorly designed: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the operation against Naxals in Chhattisgarh, in which 22 security personnel were killed, was 'incompetently' executed and 'poorly designed'.

Fight against Naxals will be intensified, asserts Amit Shah

Fight against Naxals will be intensified, asserts Amit Shah

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The fight against ultras will be intensified to end the Naxal menace, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday as he took stock of the situation in the aftermath of the killing 22 security personnel in an attack by the rebels in Chhattisgarh.

Three CRPF men killed, 15 hurt in anti-Naxal op in Sukma

Three CRPF men killed, 15 hurt in anti-Naxal op in Sukma

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Officials said while two commandos, identified as constables Linju N and Fateh Singh had succumbed to their bullet injuries on Thursday, their collegaue Lakshman Singh died on Friday.

Two DRG personnel injured in encounter with Naxals

Two DRG personnel injured in encounter with Naxals

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The CoBRA team and other troops are still undertaking the operation.

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Heroic auto driver and other amazing videos

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

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No intel failure, over 25-30 Naxals killed: CRPF chief

No intel failure, over 25-30 Naxals killed: CRPF chief

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

A contingent of 1,500 personnel drawn from six security camps launched the cordon and search operation against Naxals along Bijapur-Sukma border around the crack of dawn on Saturday.

This Valentine's Day, fall in love with real heroes

This Valentine's Day, fall in love with real heroes

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Witty captions juxtaposed with the stunning images capturing real life situations, these Real Heroes work in, make you fall in love with these courageous men and women all over again.

Bihar: 10 CRPF commandos killed in Naxal ambush

Bihar: 10 CRPF commandos killed in Naxal ambush

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

This is one of the biggest casualties suffered by the elite COBRA unit that undertakes special jungle warfare ops.

3 Asanas For Strong Abs

3 Asanas For Strong Abs

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Ira Trivedi, wellness expert and founder of Yog Love, suggests simple postures and techniques that will help you improve flexibility and gain muscle strength.

CRPF jawan killed in Maoist encounter in Jharkhand

CRPF jawan killed in Maoist encounter in Jharkhand

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

A Central Reserve Police Force jawan of the specialised COBRA unit was killed and a Deputy Commandant injured in a fierce encounter with Maoists at Chiklam village in Jharkhand's Naxal-hit Ghatsila sub-division on Wednesday.

Naxal attack: Bodies of 20 jawans recovered, toll rises to 22

Naxal attack: Bodies of 20 jawans recovered, toll rises to 22

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

In a major joint offensive, separate joint teams of security forces, comprising over 2,000 personnel, had launched an anti-Naxal operation from Bijapur and Sukma districts in the South Bastar forests, considered as the Maoist stronghold, on Friday night.

Naxal attack: Slain jawan was longing to visit his dream home

Naxal attack: Slain jawan was longing to visit his dream home

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

'Instead of Samaiya Madvi, his mortal remains have reached the new house'

Centre to sign peace accord with Assam's tribal militants this month: Himanta

Centre to sign peace accord with Assam's tribal militants this month: Himanta

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa on Tuesday said that the Centre is likely to sign a peace accord with militant organisations from the state's Adivasi communities within September.

6 Naxals killed in encounter with CRPF in Jharkhand

6 Naxals killed in encounter with CRPF in Jharkhand

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Over 600 bullets and a dozen improvised explosive devices recovered after a gunbattle.

Bihar: Three Maoists killed in encounter

Bihar: Three Maoists killed in encounter

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

Three Maoists were killed on Monday in an encounter by Special Task Force personnels assisted by Cobra battalion of Central Reserve Police Force in Bihar's Rohtas district.

Centre plans NSG hub, CoBRA unit in every state

Centre plans NSG hub, CoBRA unit in every state

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

The government said it would strive to establish a National Security Guard hub or an equivalent commando force in every state in due course to strengthen the national security apparatus.

9 Naxals, 2 cops killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

9 Naxals, 2 cops killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The gunbattle took place at a forest in Kistaram area bordering Telangana

Top Naxal commander killed in Jharkhand

Top Naxal commander killed in Jharkhand

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

A top Naxal commander and aide of dreaded Maoist leader Kundan Pahan was on Wednesday killed by security forces in a pre-dawn encounter in the forests of Khunti district of Jharkhand.

Chhattisgarh Naxal encounter: Bodies of 17 missing cops found

Chhattisgarh Naxal encounter: Bodies of 17 missing cops found

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Earlier, in a major joint offensive, separate teams of nearly 600 personnel belonging to the District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) -- an elite unit of Central Reserve Police Force, launched an anti-Naxal operation from three sides towards Elmagunda after getting inputs about a huge gathering of ultras there on Saturday.

18 jawans missing after Chhattisgarh Naxal encounter, search on

18 jawans missing after Chhattisgarh Naxal encounter, search on

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

A search operation was underway on Sunday to trace 18 security personnel who went missing after a fierce gun-battle with Naxals in a forest along the border of Bijapur-Sukma districts in Chhattisgarh, police said.

Gaya: CRPF personnel killed in encounter with Maoists

Gaya: CRPF personnel killed in encounter with Maoists

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

A Central Reserve Police Force personnel was killed and five others were wounded in an armed encounter with Maoists near Panchrukhia forests on the borders of Gaya and Aurangabad districts, CRPF Deputy Inspector General Umesh Kumar said on Sunday.

6 Army personnel get Shaurya Chakras; PVSM for 19 top officers

6 Army personnel get Shaurya Chakras; PVSM for 19 top officers

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

A total of 151 Sena Medals, eight Yudh Seva Medals too have been announced on the occasion of Republic Day.

'Naxals see how valuable the hostage is'

'Naxals see how valuable the hostage is'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'They try and extend the hostage situation as long as they can to remain in the national headlines.'

1 CRPF jawan killed in encounter with Maoists in Jharkhand

1 CRPF jawan killed in encounter with Maoists in Jharkhand

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

A CRPF commando was killed in an encounter with Naxals in the jungles of Giridih district of Jharkhand on Friday.

South Africa rue dropping Rohit on Day 1

South Africa rue dropping Rohit on Day 1

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Rohit scored 212 and Ajinkya Rahane contributed 115 as India declared their first innings at 497 for 9. South Africa are 9 for 2 at close of play.

US okays sale of infrared target sight systems to Pakistan

US okays sale of infrared target sight systems to Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

The US Department of Defence has awarded a $284.6 million contract to Lockheed Martin to produce infrared target sight systems for the US Navy and Pakistan, a media report said on Saturday.