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SEE: Rafale, Tejas, Sukhoi dazzle crowds at Marina beach

SEE: Rafale, Tejas, Sukhoi dazzle crowds at Marina beach

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

A spectacular aerial display showcasing the prowess and manoeuvrability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft over the iconic Marina sky captivated the hearts of Chennaiites who turned up in thousands on a sultry Sunday and witnessed the IAF's range of new aircraft including Rafale, roar in action.

Meet Nagarjuna, the commando!

Meet Nagarjuna, the commando!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The actor talks about Radhamohan's bilingual -- Payanam (Journey) in Tamil and Gaganam (Sky) in Telugu -- that also stars Prakashraj and a whole lot of newcomers.

'Owe my second life to my mother', says CRPF commando abducted by Naxals

'Owe my second life to my mother', says CRPF commando abducted by Naxals

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

For Central Reserve Police Force commando Rakeshwar Manhas patience was the key to his survival as he spent five days in a Chhattisgarh jungle after being taken captive by Naxals following an ambush that killed 22 members of his team.

CRPF deploys SAF commandos in Dantewada

CRPF deploys SAF commandos in Dantewada

Rediff.com11 Apr 2010

The Central Reserve Police Force deployed commandos of the Special Armed Force in the Naxal-infested forests of Dantewada in Chhattisgarh where Maoists had trapped and gunned down 76 security personnel earlier this week.

NSG commandos, IAF conduct joint exercise

NSG commandos, IAF conduct joint exercise

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The seven-day joint exercise termed Black Eagle--between the Special Forces (Garuda) of the IAF and the NSG's Black Cats was conducted with the help of MI-17 helicopters, sophisticated weaponry and unique heliborne devices used by commando forces at the NSG garrison in Manesar.

Mumbai police commandos better than NSG: CP

Mumbai police commandos better than NSG: CP

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The Mumbai CP said that shifting of IPL semi-finals due to the spate of bomb blasts in Bengaluru recently to Navi Mumbai is a compliment to capability of the Mumbai and Maharashtra police.

Akshardham: Injured NSG commando dead

Akshardham: Injured NSG commando dead

Rediff.com19 May 2004

Surjan Singh Bhandari passed away at 4.25am, his brother Commandant Uttam Singh told PTI in Ahmedabad.

NSG shifts 900 commandos from VIP duty

NSG shifts 900 commandos from VIP duty

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

The National Security Guard has shifted around 900 of its commandos rendering VIP security duties for training in specialist counter-terror operations as part of its original charter.

Nude commandos lose their jobs

Nude commandos lose their jobs

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

The commandos were reportedly engaged in a unit tradition of being photographed nude in natural surroundings.

Chhattisgarh: 2 CRPF commandos killed in IED blast

Chhattisgarh: 2 CRPF commandos killed in IED blast

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Two Central Reserve Police Force commandos were killed in an IED blast triggered by Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district early on Tuesday.

6 terrorists, 2 soldiers dead in Kulgam encounters

6 terrorists, 2 soldiers dead in Kulgam encounters

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Six terrorists were killed and two soldiers laid down their lives in twin encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said on Sunday.

26/11 commando struggles for recognition, pension

26/11 commando struggles for recognition, pension

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Former NSG commando Surender Singh, who risked his life while fighting the terrorists during the 26/11 attacks, finally exposes his predicament after not receiving pension for the last 13 months. Priyanka reports from New Delhi.

Review: Commando 2 is bad, ridiculously bad!

Review: Commando 2 is bad, ridiculously bad!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

There's unintended hilarity and very little combat to justify the existence of a sequel, feels Sukanya Verma.

The Super Villain Special Quiz

The Super Villain Special Quiz

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Commandos storm Delhi malls to stop 'terrorists'

Commandos storm Delhi malls to stop 'terrorists'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Ahead of New Year, the Delhi police carried out mock drills to check the preparedness of the security forces.

200 commandos of NSG dispatched for Mumbai

200 commandos of NSG dispatched for Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

About 200 additional commandos of the elite National Security Guards were sent on Thursday as reinforcements to deal with the situation arising out of the terror attacks in the metropolis.

3 CRPF jawans killed, 14 hurt in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh

3 CRPF jawans killed, 14 hurt in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Among the three slain personnel, two belonged to the CoBRA's 201st battalion and one to the CRPF's 150th battalion, a senior police officer said.

Army sniffer dog Phantom killed protecting troops in Jammu encounter

Army sniffer dog Phantom killed protecting troops in Jammu encounter

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

It sustained fatal bullet injuries on Monday while attempting to protect the troops from the terrorist assault.

Karnataka seeks commandos to hunt Veerappan

Karnataka seeks commandos to hunt Veerappan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

The state government will also institute a judicial inquiry into the killing of JD-U leader H Nagappa.

High security for Modi's oath ceremony; drones, snipers deployed

High security for Modi's oath ceremony; drones, snipers deployed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

A multi-layer security arrangement involving five companies of paramilitary personnel, NSG commandoes and snipers have already been deployed around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Drone cameras have also been put into service.

Pak SSG commandos came near Indian posts, say sources

Pak SSG commandos came near Indian posts, say sources

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

When Indian troops went to the spot to 'seek close contact to destroy them', they found an action camera in which their movement was captured.

26/11 commando ready for a different battle

26/11 commando ready for a different battle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Commando Surender Singh was injured fighting terrorists at the Taj Mahal hotel in the 26/11 attacks. Now, as an Aam Aadmi Party candidate for the Delhi state elections, he says he is fighting corruption. Rediff.com's Sumit Bhattacharya reports.

Bangladesh adopt commando training

Bangladesh adopt commando training

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

Bangladesh are leaving no stone unturned for their preparation of the Twenty-20 World Cup next month.

134 Indian commandos to go to Afghanistan

134 Indian commandos to go to Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2007

At least 134 highly trained commandos will be despatched in two batches beginning this month for protection of Border Roads Organisation personnel constructing a crucial highway in Afghanistan, sources told PTI in New Delhi on Sunday.

It could have been a disaster if ....: Locals on blast near CRPF school

It could have been a disaster if ....: Locals on blast near CRPF school

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Locals said there was a "chemical-like" smell at the site and thick white smoke everywhere as panic gripped the Paschim Vihar area after the blast happened near a CRPF school.

Commando, 2 Naxals killed in Gadchiroli encounter

Commando, 2 Naxals killed in Gadchiroli encounter

Rediff.com19 May 2011

A commando of an elite anti-Naxal force was killed and two policemen were injured while fighting the ultras during an exchange of fire in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Thursday morning, said the police.A commando of the C-60 battalion, Chinna Menta, was killed in the clash when a group of Naxals attacked a police patrol party at Nargond in Bhamragarh taluk in the district. He said the police found bodies of two Naxals from the encounter site.

'Hope Manipur Finds Peace Soon'

'Hope Manipur Finds Peace Soon'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'My one recommendation would be to first quell the violence and then encourage dialogue and build the trust among the different communities.' 'This is not easy but necessary, for violence cannot be the way forward.'

SC to Chattisgarh govt: Explain Koya Commando

SC to Chattisgarh govt: Explain Koya Commando

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Chhattisgarh government to explain as to under what rule it has created an armed group of special police officers - Koya Commando - as an anti-Naxal vigilance group. A bench of justices B Sudershan Reddy and S S Nijjar asked the state government to file an affidavit on the raising of Koya commando and also state under what rule they are being supplied arms and ammunition.

Box office: Decent opening for Nautanki Saala, Commando

Box office: Decent opening for Nautanki Saala, Commando

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives box office verdict for the week.

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.

Indian Army commandos cross over LoC, kill 3 Pakistani soldiers

Indian Army commandos cross over LoC, kill 3 Pakistani soldiers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The daring action is in retaliation to the ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC on Saturday.

NSG withdraws 600 commandos from VVIP duties for terror ops

NSG withdraws 600 commandos from VVIP duties for terror ops

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Two teams of the 11th Special Rangers Group, stand withdrawn from VVIP security duties and have been tasked to undertake counter-terror operations.

'Install Nijjar, Panjwar, Gajinder portraits in Golden Temple'

'Install Nijjar, Panjwar, Gajinder portraits in Golden Temple'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

While describing them "martyrs" of Sikh community, the Akal Takht jathedar asked the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee to install portraits of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Paramjit Singh Panjwar and Gajinder Singh.

28L diyas to illuminate Ayodhya in first deepotsav after consecration

28L diyas to illuminate Ayodhya in first deepotsav after consecration

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The government aims to better its last year's Guinness World Record by lighting 25 lakh diyas on the banks of Saryu river.

3,300 CISF jawans to replace CRPF in Parliament security starting Monday

3,300 CISF jawans to replace CRPF in Parliament security starting Monday

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The parliament duty group of the CRPF wound up its entire administrative and operational paraphernalia -- vehicles, weapons and commandos -- from the complex on Friday and its commander, a deputy inspector general-rank officer, handed over all the security points in the complex to the incoming CISF group, the sources said.

NSG commando claims non-payment of financial benefits

NSG commando claims non-payment of financial benefits

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

A former National Security Guard commando, who fought terrorists in the 26/11 attack and was invalidated from service after he became medically unfit, on Thursday claimed he has not got any financial benefits or pension and the money 'gifted' to him and his colleagues.

MARCOS In Action!

MARCOS In Action!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Glimpses of an operational demonstration by the Indian Navy from Tarkarli beach in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, on Monday, December 4, 2023 during the Navy Day 2023 celebrations.

These 'commandos' rescue distressed lovers

These 'commandos' rescue distressed lovers

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

Pyaar karna paap nahi hain, Virodhi humaara baap nahi hain (Love is not a sin, we won't get bogged down by oppressors). With these lines, a group of likeminded individuals in New Delhi united to help inter-caste couples tie the knot without fear of getting killed for 'honour', reports Sahim Salim.

70 commandos completed Myanmar operation in 40 minutes

70 commandos completed Myanmar operation in 40 minutes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

A crack team of about 70 commandos from 21 Para of the Indian Army carried out the surgical strike inside Myanmar territory in the thick of the night that killed 38 insurgents belonging to NSCN(K) and KYKL militant groups on Tuesday.

8 held for Advani's NSG commando's death

8 held for Advani's NSG commando's death

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

The Mangalore police have picked up eight persons in connection with the alleged murder of an National Security Guard commando who used to be part of L K Advanis security cordon.