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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.

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.

5 Asanas to Reduce Period Cramps

5 Asanas to Reduce Period Cramps

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

These asanas work on balancing the hormonal systems leading to better and regular menstrual cycles, says yogini Ira Trivedi.

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.

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'.

What's HOT on the OTT menu?

What's HOT on the OTT menu?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

A witch in confrontation mode, a courtroom drama full of twists and turns, Bruce Lee's final and Denis Villeneuve's first, Sukanya Verma recommends this and more on OTT this week.

10 OTT Shows To Watch

10 OTT Shows To Watch

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Sukanya Verma brings the latest action on OTT platforms this week.

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's liquor industry faces political fizz

Bihar's liquor industry faces political fizz

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Through the past decade, Bihar's revenue from liquor has quadrupled

5 Asanas To Boost Immunity

5 Asanas To Boost Immunity

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Celebrity yogini and wellness entrepreneur Ira Trivedi shares simple stretches to improve your immune system.

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.

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.

5 Asanas For A FITTER 2022

5 Asanas For A FITTER 2022

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Celebrity yogini and wellness entrepreneur Ira Trivedi tells you how to stay fit and strong in 2022.

5 Asanas To Stay Healthy In Winter

5 Asanas To Stay Healthy In Winter

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Yogini and wellness entrepreneur Ira Trivedi tells you how to stay fit in the cold weather.

5 AMAZING workouts for a fitter you

5 AMAZING workouts for a fitter you

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Try these workouts to build your core muscle strength from the comfort of your home.

The Frenchman who shares his home with 400 reptiles

The Frenchman who shares his home with 400 reptiles

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

For most people, sharing a living room with just one two-metre-long alligator is the stuff of nightmares; Philippe Gillet has not only two of them, but 400 other reptiles which he shares his home in western France near the city of Nantes.

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.

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.

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.

Met These Wildlife Crime Fighters?

Met These Wildlife Crime Fighters?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'I am a non-resident Indian. I didn't come to India to shine a light on its negative aspects.' 'I came to India to showcase what I think are remarkable aspects of India and Indians on a global scale.'

The firefighter who catches snakes with his bare hands

The firefighter who catches snakes with his bare hands

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Thai firefighter Pinyo Pukpinyo is known as one of the most daring snake wranglers in Bangkok. The 50-year-old, a firefighter by day, has caught about 10,000 snakes during the 16 years he has performed this dangerous task.

South Africa's Duminy quits Test cricket

South Africa's Duminy quits Test cricket

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

South Africa all-rounder JP Duminy has decided to quit Test cricket but will continue to feature in the shorter formats of the game.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UK will work with Taliban if necessary: Boris Johnson

UK will work with Taliban if necessary: Boris Johnson

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Johnson said "formidable" challenges remain around the evacuation of British nationals and supporters from Kabul airport but the situation was getting "slightly better".

Pics! Rakul Preet's killer workout will make you sweat

Pics! Rakul Preet's killer workout will make you sweat

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The actor turns to yoga to stay in shape.

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.

CLT20: Punjab's Maxwell reprimanded for breaching Code of Behaviour

CLT20: Punjab's Maxwell reprimanded for breaching Code of Behaviour

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Kings XI Punjab batsman Glenn Maxwell was reprimand for breaching the Oppo Champions League Twenty20 Code of Behaviour during his team's match against Cape Cobras, in Mohali on Sunday.

Injury rules Duminy out of Champions League T20

Injury rules Duminy out of Champions League T20

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Cape Cobras were dealt a severe blow after all-rounder JP Duminy has been ruled out of Oppo Champions League Twenty20 due to an injury and has been replaced by Sybrand Engelbrecht.

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.

Stats: Bravo is the first bowler to claim 20 wickets in CL T20

Stats: Bravo is the first bowler to claim 20 wickets in CL T20

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

# Chennai Super Kings' exciting four-wicket victory is their sixth in eight matches in the Champions League Twenty20 with a success percentage of 81.25 (Lost 1 and Tied 1).

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.

Mumbai Indians look to seal semi-final berth

Mumbai Indians look to seal semi-final berth

Rediff.com1 Oct 2011

The in-form Mumbai Indians will be looking to seal a semi-final spot when they take on New South Wales Blues in their final group match of the Champions League Twenty20 in Chennai on Sunday.

Audi Q5 is a 'luxury crossover'

Audi Q5 is a 'luxury crossover'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

While the Q5 is a light driving car that feels like you can easily fling it over and around brooks and brushes and hills and plains, it's also versatile in that its rear seat is as comfy and spacious as you'd expect, says Pavan Lall.

10 Questions for photographer Subi Samuel

10 Questions for photographer Subi Samuel

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

India's leading glamour and celebrity photographer will now take your questions.

Video: A basketball camp for the wheelchair-bound

Video: A basketball camp for the wheelchair-bound

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com captures on video an unusual basketball camp held in Mumbai recently.

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