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Only 5,000-8,000 people allowed to attend R-Day parade

Only 5,000-8,000 people allowed to attend R-Day parade

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Only double vaccinated adults and children above the age of 15 who have taken at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed to enter, they said, adding children below 15 years will not be permitted to attend the event.

Saiee Manjrekar to star in 26/11 film

Saiee Manjrekar to star in 26/11 film

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

What's keeping Bollywood busy these days?

2 jawans, JCO killed amid massive search ops to hunt ultras in J-K forests

2 jawans, JCO killed amid massive search ops to hunt ultras in J-K forests

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Officials said gunshots were heard as the joint search parties of the Army and the police resumed the operation in Poonch's Mendhar area. However, it was not immediately clear whether it was speculative firing by the search parties or fresh contact was established with the terrorists, they said.

PHOTOS: Saluting the 'Guardians of Sea'

PHOTOS: Saluting the 'Guardians of Sea'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The Navy Day is celebrated every year to recall the contribution of the force during the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war.

Army foils Pak BAT's infiltration bid along LoC

Army foils Pak BAT's infiltration bid along LoC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

In the about two-minute video, at least four bodies could be seen, which the Army sources said, were of Pakistani intruders.

This July: Taapsee, Farhan, Shilpa on OTT

This July: Taapsee, Farhan, Shilpa on OTT

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

This July, Bollywood stars Akshaye Khanna, Taapsee Pannu, Farhan Akhtar, Jimmy Sheirgill, Shilpa Shetty and Paresh Rawal will be seen on OTT screens.

In Pics: Navy rehearses for Beating Retreat ceremony in Mumbai

In Pics: Navy rehearses for Beating Retreat ceremony in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Here are glimpses of a full dress rehearsal.

Unprecedented security in place for Trump's visit

Unprecedented security in place for Trump's visit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Security agencies are also working in close coordination with the US Secret Service, officials said. In Ahmedabad, over 10,000 policemen from different parts of Gujarat have been deployed at strategic locations as part of the elaborate security arrangements, officials said.

Kabul airport images like Kandahar horror: IC814 pilot

Kabul airport images like Kandahar horror: IC814 pilot

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

It was like I have gone 22 years back. Over 20 years have passed, but the images (of today) are the same," Devi Sharan, the captain of hijacked IC814 said.

Cong's Manish Tewari criticises UPA govt for 26/11 response

Cong's Manish Tewari criticises UPA govt for 26/11 response

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

In the book 10 Flashpoints: 20 years that is set to be released on December 2, the former union minister has looked back at the security situations that have impacted India in the last two decades.

CRPF jawan held for defying lockdown norms gets bail

CRPF jawan held for defying lockdown norms gets bail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

According to information shared on social media, Sawant was washing his bike when a police team reached the spot and started beating him up for not wearing a mask during the lockdown. Taking a serious view of the 'ill-treatment' meted out to its commando, the CRPF had written a letter to the Karnataka police demanding an investigation into the matter.

Headley wants his son to be a top Pak commando

Headley wants his son to be a top Pak commando

Rediff.com10 Jul 2011

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley wants his five-year-old son to one day become a soldier in Pakistani army's elite Special Service Group, which is known for its anti-India operations. Headley, who was the star government witness in the Chicago trial of his childhood friend Tahawwur Rana in June, had been grooming his son.

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

HAL is poised to sell the Philippines at least seven Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters and eight Dornier 228 aircraft for Rs 30 billion, reports Ajai Shukla.

Operation Twilight continues on Day 4; 4 terrorists killed in Sylhet building

Operation Twilight continues on Day 4; 4 terrorists killed in Sylhet building

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Of the four terrorists, two including a woman were killed on Monday. The bodies of the female terrorist and one man were handed over to police but two others were inside as they were wired or surrounded by explosives.

Priyanka Gandhi violated security protocols: CRPF

Priyanka Gandhi violated security protocols: CRPF

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The force, which provides her armed commandos under the 'Z+' category of security cover to her, said the Congress leader undertook "unscheduled" movement without intimation. Therefore, an advanced security liaison could not be conducted, it said in a statement.

11 Pak soldiers killed as India retaliates to ceasefire violation

11 Pak soldiers killed as India retaliates to ceasefire violation

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

The Indian retaliation came after Pakistani forces resorted to heavy shelling in several areas in north Kashmir, killing five security personnel and six civilians. A number of videos released by the Indian Army showed destruction of several Pakistani positions and bunkers across the LoC with some of them going up in flames following the Indian retaliation.

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'

IS terror suspect killed after 12-hour UP ATS operation

IS terror suspect killed after 12-hour UP ATS operation

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

IG ATS Aseem Arun confirmed that the slain terror suspect was an active member of the ISIS.

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.

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.

India's enemies, beware the lMRSAM!

India's enemies, beware the lMRSAM!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The MRSAM is amongst the most lethal surface-to-air missiles in service anywhere.

Small drones lethal threat for strategic installations: Officials

Small drones lethal threat for strategic installations: Officials

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

The capability of drones to evade radar, wreak devastation at strategic installations and transport weapons to terrorists has been a continuous concern for the country's security establishment, and in a maiden incident, these unmanned vehicles were used to strike an Indian Air Force base in Jammu on Sunday, officials said.

NSG gets more firepower with grenade lobbing UAVs, dogo robo

NSG gets more firepower with grenade lobbing UAVs, dogo robo

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

A grenade-dropping drone, 3D fly-on-the-wall radar to see through a 20-m-thick wall and a 'dogo robot' armed with remote pistol are some of the latest weaponry provided to the National Security Guard to undertake lethal counter-terror operations with a punch of stealth.

'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.'

How Bappi Lahiri Created Disco Magic

How Bappi Lahiri Created Disco Magic

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'40 years later, the world is still singing I Am A Disco Dancer.'

Jets, troops and floats: Pomp and power at R-Day parade

Jets, troops and floats: Pomp and power at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

In a display of India's military might, the Rafale fighter jets took part in the Republic Day flypast for the first time as the armed forces showcased its T-90 tanks, the Samvijay electronic warfare system and Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets on the Rajpath on Tuesday. Depicting the nation's rich cultural heritage and economic progress, 17 tableaux from states and union territories and nine from different Union ministries and paramilitary forces took part in the 72nd Republic day parade.

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.

Check out the BEST Videos of the Week!

Check out the BEST Videos of the Week!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The Hottest Videos of the Week!

Dubai princess claims she is being held 'hostage'

Dubai princess claims she is being held 'hostage'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum -- the daughter of United Arab Emirates Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum -- was last seen publicly in March 2018 aboard a yacht off the coast of India before a raid by Indian and Emirati forces took her back to Dubai, according to two people who had helped plan her escape.

NSG, SWAT teams, drones: Delhi preps for PM's speech

NSG, SWAT teams, drones: Delhi preps for PM's speech

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

A multi-layered security cover has been put in place to secure the historic Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 75nd Independence Day on Sunday.

India Must Engage with the Taliban

India Must Engage with the Taliban

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

The activation of diplomatic channels is likely to yield better results than a simmering hostility, recommends Ajai Shukla.

I'm a cobra, one bite is enough: Mithun Chakraborty joins BJP

I'm a cobra, one bite is enough: Mithun Chakraborty joins BJP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Amid huge cheers from supporters, Chakraborty, borrowing a dialogue from one of his films, said, "Ami joldhorao noi, bele borao noi... ami ekta cobra, ek chobol-ei chobi (Don't mistake me for a harmless snake, I am a cobra, can kill people in one bite)," he said.

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.

23-yr-old becomes 1st COVID-19 case in Northeast

23-yr-old becomes 1st COVID-19 case in Northeast

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

She had reached Delhi from London on March 18 and taken another flight to Kolkata, where she stayed for a few days with fever and a sore throat. From there she took a flight to Imphal via Agartala on March 21, official sources said.

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.

Arun Jaitley gets 'Z-Plus' security

Arun Jaitley gets 'Z-Plus' security

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Security of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been upgraded to topmost Z-plus category and he will be guarded by paramilitary commandos drawn from Central Industrial Security Force now.

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'These are people who are anxious to die.' 'We have not seen such type of committed people anywhere.'

NSG says no to more VVIP security duties

NSG says no to more VVIP security duties

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The National Security Guards, which protects the most ulnerable' VVIPs of the country, has decided to stop taking any more protectees under its elite 'black cat' commando security cover.

3 Manipur policemen killed in militant ambush

3 Manipur policemen killed in militant ambush

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

A Manipur Police commando and two police constables were killed while nine others were injured when militants ambushed road-opening parties at two different places in Chandel district of Manipur on Thursday.

UP's Yogi reduces security cover of Akhilesh, Mayawati

UP's Yogi reduces security cover of Akhilesh, Mayawati

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Those whose cover has been reduced include Samajwadi Party chief and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, leaders Shivpal Yadav and Azam Khan, Dimple Yadav and Ram Gopal Yadav, and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati.