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26/11 aftermath: ATS' anti-ISIS ops gain momentum

26/11 aftermath: ATS' anti-ISIS ops gain momentum

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Improved coordination between various security agencies and a quick response mechanism are the key to Mumbai's security in the nine years following the 26/11 attacks.

US Seals were ready if Pak failed to free Boyle family: Report

US Seals were ready if Pak failed to free Boyle family: Report

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The US were ready to mount an operation inside Pakistan, similar to the covert raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

Doval's actions saved critical air assets in Pathankot

Doval's actions saved critical air assets in Pathankot

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'Ajit Doval has done a splendid job in handling the Pathankot attack and certainly helped save heavy destruction of critical air force assets,' says Abhay Jere.

Lalu wanted Z-plus security in jail, court says NO

Lalu wanted Z-plus security in jail, court says NO

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Lalu Prasad wanted to keep his Z-plus security in jail, but the Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ranchi, which convicted him in a fodder scam case, turned down his plea.

PHOTOS: Nari Shakti leads the way at R-Day parade

PHOTOS: Nari Shakti leads the way at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Not just the parade, 36 SWAT women commandos, who were formally inducted in Delhi Police's Special Weapons and Tactics unit were also part of the Delhi's security arrangement.

NSG's 'black cats' debut at Republic Day parade

NSG's 'black cats' debut at Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

A contingent of about 140 personnel in black overalls, balaclava headgear and carrying special assault rifle MP-5 added dashing sheen to the parade.

PIX: When beauty queens took over Bollywood

PIX: When beauty queens took over Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Here's a look at Bollywood debuts of beauty queens so far!

All gift cheques received after 26/11 accounted for: NSG

All gift cheques received after 26/11 accounted for: NSG

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

The National Security Guard on Saturday rejected allegations of financial irregularities made by a former commando, saying all gift cheques the force received for the 26/11 Mumbai operation have been accounted for and in case of personal ones, they were returned.

PHOTOS: India gears up for I-Day

PHOTOS: India gears up for I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

As the preparations are in full swing, here's what to expect at this year's Independence Day in different parts of the country.

Glacier burst: Tapovan dam completely washed off, says IAF

Glacier burst: Tapovan dam completely washed off, says IAF

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Tapovan Hydro-Electric Power Dam, also known as Rishi Ganga Project was completely washed off following a glacier burst in the Chamoli district, said the Indian Air Force's initial report as Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) deployed at Joshimath has undertaken recce of affected areas.

NSG commados to get high-tech weapons

NSG commados to get high-tech weapons

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

The Home Minister said the country would never forget the supreme sacrifice made by the NSG commandos during the Mumbai terror attacks.

26/11: 'We won't be caught in same situation again'

26/11: 'We won't be caught in same situation again'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The horrific attack on CST on November 26, 2008 has forced RPF personnel to be more vigilant and prepared for known and unknown threats, Inspector General of Police Anil Sharma says.

PM inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway, lands on it in IAF plane

PM inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway, lands on it in IAF plane

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused the previous governments in Uttar Pradesh of letting poverty and the mafia take over the state's eastern part, saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party government is now writing a new chapter of development there.

PHOTOS: Ayodhya glitters with diyas on the eve of bhoomi pujan

PHOTOS: Ayodhya glitters with diyas on the eve of bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

As the evening progressed, Ram bhajans echoed at virtually each and every street of the temple town and earthen lamps lined the streets from Naya Ghat and Ram ki Paidhi to Hanumangarhi, giving children a perfect selfie background.

Bollywood's Most Dashing Soldier? VOTE!

Bollywood's Most Dashing Soldier? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Will Sidharth Malhotra top your list?

3 civilians killed, 2 injured in Pak shelling

3 civilians killed, 2 injured in Pak shelling

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

The latest shelling from across the border started in the Qasba and Kirni sectors along the LoC in Poonch district at 1.40 pm, prompting a befitting retaliation by the Indian Army, a defence spokesperson said.

Rajnath vows to avenge attack; CCS to meet on Friday

Rajnath vows to avenge attack; CCS to meet on Friday

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Experts of the NSG and investigators of the NIA are being sent to Jammu and Kashmir to join the probe into the terror attack.

PM's wife injured, her relative killed in accident

PM's wife injured, her relative killed in accident

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Jashodaben did not suffer any major injuries in the accident in which four other people travelling with her was also injured.

Heavy security to be in place for Zardari's Ajmer visit

Heavy security to be in place for Zardari's Ajmer visit

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

A thick security blanket involving hundreds of policemen besides snipers and commandos would be put in place for the visit of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari in Ajmer on April 8.

Umar Gul's brother arrested for harbouring terrorist

Umar Gul's brother arrested for harbouring terrorist

Rediff.com30 May 2012

The fast bowler's brother, Meraj, was arrested with two other men on charges of providing shelter to his uncle, Haji Daly, believed to be an active member of the banned Lashkar-e-Islam

2 NSG men killed, six others injured

2 NSG men killed, six others injured

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Two National Security Guards personnel, including an officer, were on Friday were killed and six other commandos injured during operations against terrorists in Mumbai, the first casualties suffered by the elite force during the siege.

'SEALS were told to catch Osama alive, if possible'

'SEALS were told to catch Osama alive, if possible'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

The raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout in Pakistan was 'not a kill-only' mission as commandos were told to capture the dreaded al Qaeda chief alive if possible, a former Navy SEAL has claimed.

Will find out who supplied weapons to terrorists: B'desh PM

Will find out who supplied weapons to terrorists: B'desh PM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday vowed to trace the "roots" of the culprits who supplied weapons and explosives to the terrorists who killed 20 people, mostly foreigners, in a barbaric attack on a cafe in Dhaka.

Rock On!! 2, Golmaal Again: 11 sequels, coming up!

Rock On!! 2, Golmaal Again: 11 sequels, coming up!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Which one are *you* looking forward to?

PHOTOS: Mumbai on high-alert

PHOTOS: Mumbai on high-alert

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

A group of men were spotted moving suspiciously near a naval base at Uran in Raigad district.

Air Force, Navy chiefs to get Z-plus security

Air Force, Navy chiefs to get Z-plus security

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Army chief General Bipin Rawat has already been given the Z-plus security.

Zakir Naik feels he won't get fair trial in India: Malaysian PM

Zakir Naik feels he won't get fair trial in India: Malaysian PM

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Naik was booked by the Enforcement Directorate in 2016 based on a National Investigation Agency FIR that was registered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

Deepika, Vicky win big

Deepika, Vicky win big

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Smiling, looking at the fruits in hand and the roots underneath my feet...'

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.

Pak-Canadian jailed for aid to Khalistan terror group

Pak-Canadian jailed for aid to Khalistan terror group

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

A 50-year-old Pakistani-Canadian has been sentenced to 14 years in jail for providing material support to the Sikh militant group Khalistan Commando Force, blamed for carrying out assassinations and bombings in India.

Death of a Hero: How Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan was ambushed

Death of a Hero: How Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan was ambushed

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

'Unni swung up his MP5 and fired a burst across the atrium. The bullets hammered into the wall. Then he bounded up the stairs leading to the other set of doors opening into the Palm Lounge. It was a terribly risky move because he didn't have a buddy to cover him.'

TVS buys UK's iconic Norton in an all-cash deal

TVS buys UK's iconic Norton in an all-cash deal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Founded by James Lansdowne Norton in Birmingham (in 1898), Norton Motorcycles is among the most popular British motorcycle brands of all time.

2 terror suspects linked to MP train blast holed up in Lucknow

2 terror suspects linked to MP train blast holed up in Lucknow

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The suspect was hiding in a house in Kakori area. The densely populated neighbourhood was cordoned off and at least 20 commandos were involved in the operation, police said.

'Terrorists gave up on Day 3, killed hostages'

'Terrorists gave up on Day 3, killed hostages'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

One of the commandos, who was part of the action in Taj Palace hotel, described to rediff.com how the drama unfolded and the ordeal they underwent to flush out the terrorists who had held the entire city ransom.

'Terrorists showed no remorse; I saw 50 bodies'

'Terrorists showed no remorse; I saw 50 bodies'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Giving an account of the commando raid at the besieged Taj, the leader of Indian Navy's elite Marine Commandos (MARCOS) on Friday said his team saw about 50 dead bodies scattered through the hotel during the flush out operation.

Govt denies lapses in Pathankot op; unsure of number of terrorists involved

Govt denies lapses in Pathankot op; unsure of number of terrorists involved

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

As counter-terrorism operations at the Pathankot air base continued for the second consecutive day, the Union government on Sunday said it was unsure if more terrorists were still holed up.

Modi's security enhanced with special protocols

Modi's security enhanced with special protocols

Rediff.com11 May 2014

Security agencies tasked to secure BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi have deployed a "special security" protocol around him.

'Major Sandeep's life is not tragic'

'Major Sandeep's life is not tragic'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'People think about his final 48 hours and how did he become a martyr... but the life I came to know from uncle and aunty was of someone who was so full of joy and laughter.'

In tactical ops, Army killed 138 Pak soldiers in 2017

In tactical ops, Army killed 138 Pak soldiers in 2017

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The Indian Army lost 28 soldiers during the same period along the LoC

8-hour UP hostage crisis ends, captor shot dead

8-hour UP hostage crisis ends, captor shot dead

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The motive of the accused was not known immediately.