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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.

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...'

Post 26/11, NSG secures 300 high-value targets

Post 26/11, NSG secures 300 high-value targets

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

The National Security Guard, India's most potent commando force, has finetuned its operational readiness and official procedures following the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai, says RS Chauhan

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.

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.

NSG set to reduce load in VVIP security duties

NSG set to reduce load in VVIP security duties

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The National Security Guard, which protects some of the most 'vulnerable' VVIPs of the country, is set to shed its load in this theater and transfer some of these protectees to other paramilitary forces after an "in principle" nod by the union home ministry.

He killed 10 terrorists in 11 days before he fell to bullets

He killed 10 terrorists in 11 days before he fell to bullets

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami, a Special Forces commando of the army who laid down his life while battling militants in Handwara on Thursday, had eliminated 10 terrorists in a short span of 11 days before making the supreme sacrifice in Kashmir.

Pakistan must know that we will respond!

Pakistan must know that we will respond!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

'Pakistan is convinced that the Modi government has -- given its image and political compulsions -- no choice but to act in the case of another terror attack.'

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.

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

Special Forces in anti-Naxal ops, UAVs withdrawn

Special Forces in anti-Naxal ops, UAVs withdrawn

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

The Indian Air Force on Thursday said it has deployed Garud Special Forces commandos and four choppers for anti-Naxal operations but withdrawn the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles operating in Maoist bastions in Chhattisgarh.

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.

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.

'I would love to be a female Johnny Depp'

'I would love to be a female Johnny Depp'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

'I love watching Teleshopping; it's a stress-buster. I can watch it for three-four hours. I love the way they talk. I think Teleshopping was made for me.' A closer look at Commando 2 actress Adah Sharma.

Check out the IPL team logos

Check out the IPL team logos

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

A look at the logos of the ten teams taking part in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League.

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.

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.

Amar Singh gets Z security; says Akhilesh forged signatures to prove support

Amar Singh gets Z security; says Akhilesh forged signatures to prove support

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

He said the national executive meeting called earlier on January 1 was not legal.

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.

Flying drone may attract charges for waging war against India

Flying drone may attract charges for waging war against India

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

In the latest standard operating procedures (SOP) regarding flying drones, the Central government has given powers to the local police to book a person under 121 and 121A apart from other IPC sections, depending on the nature of offence/threat and distance from the prohibited vital installation/area.

My father created the SFF, I commanded it

My father created the SFF, I commanded it

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Major General Sujan Singh Uban, a legendary veteran of the Second World War, was a natural choice to raise, train and command the Special Frontier Force and mould them into a well oiled fighting machine, recalls his son Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd), who led SFF troops during the Kargil War.

Aran is worth a watch

Aran is worth a watch

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

Pak army chief wanted ceasefire with India

Pak army chief wanted ceasefire with India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

General Bajwa, unlike many of his predecessors, believes the Pakistan army's long-term interests lie in reducing tensions with India, reports Ajai Shukla.

Father of 26/11 martyr begins epic cycle journey

Father of 26/11 martyr begins epic cycle journey

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

In the run up to the second anniversary of the horrific Mumbai terror attacks of November 26, the father of National Security Guard commando Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who died battling terrorists at the Taj Mahal hotel, has begun a nearly 2000-km journey from Delhi to Mumbai to pay homage to the 26/11 martyrs. Vicky Nanjappa meets the man

Here's why you can't miss the R-Day parade

Here's why you can't miss the R-Day parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Glimpses of the colourful parade we will see on Rajpath in New Delhi on Thursday.

'Taliban's Sindh unit attacked Karachi dockyard'

'Taliban's Sindh unit attacked Karachi dockyard'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Pakistani Taliban's Sindh unit, which had penetrated into various departments of the provincial government, was involved in a foiled terror attack at a Naval dockyard in Karachi in the country's financial capital.

PIX: Rishi Kapoor, Meera Chopra watch Satish Kaushik's play

PIX: Rishi Kapoor, Meera Chopra watch Satish Kaushik's play

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Let's take a look at the celebs at Satish Kaushik's play, Mr & Mrs Murarilal...

Undertrial opens fire at NIMHANS; no casualties

Undertrial opens fire at NIMHANS; no casualties

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

An undertrial opened fire randomly in the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences complex in Bengaluru on Sunday, creating a major scare, but there were no casualties.

How did 2020 fare at the box office so far?

How did 2020 fare at the box office so far?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Joginder Tuteja compares the first six months of 2020 with the first six months in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

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.

'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.'

Tight security, COVID-19 norms in place for I-Day

Tight security, COVID-19 norms in place for I-Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

There will be around 4,000 security personnel at the Red Fort and they will stand in adherence with social distancing norms.

Meet Big B's son in Kandahar

Meet Big B's son in Kandahar

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Ganesh Venkataraman on Major Ravi's Kandahar and how it feels to share screen space with the legend.

Manipur encounter: Cop admits to killing 'unarmed' PLA terrorist

Manipur encounter: Cop admits to killing 'unarmed' PLA terrorist

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

In a startling admission, Thounaojam Herojit Singh, a gallantry award recipient, said that he shot an unarmed 22-year-old Chungkham Sanjit Meitei back in 2009.

India to send more ITBP troops to Afghanistan

India to send more ITBP troops to Afghanistan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Following the audacious attack in Kabul on places frequented by Indians, the government on Friday decided to send 40 additional Indo-Tibetan Border Police commandos to secure its people and installations in the war-hit country. The ITBP commandos will leave for the neighbouring country on Saturday. Sources said while some would be deployed in the Indian missions, a few others would be stationed in guest houses frequently used by Indians involved in development work.

Combing Op at IAF base over but alert in Pathankot, Gurdaspur continues

Combing Op at IAF base over but alert in Pathankot, Gurdaspur continues

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The massive combing operation at the sprawling Air Force station in Pathankot ended on Friday, seven days after six terrorists struck.

'Force One' to guard Maharashtra legislators

'Force One' to guard Maharashtra legislators

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

'Force One,' the specialised commando battalion raised after the Mumbai attacks, will be deployed as part of the tight security arrangements being made for the winter session of the Maharashtra Legislature, commencing in Nagpur from Tuesday.

Spotted: Actor Vidyut Jamwal in Noida

Spotted: Actor Vidyut Jamwal in Noida

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Reader Simmi Alam sends us a picture.

Suspected ISI agents held at Tirupati hotel

Suspected ISI agents held at Tirupati hotel

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Octopus Commandos, the anti-terror wing in Andhra Pradesh, arrested four suspected Inter-Services-Intelligence agents in Tirupati on Thursday from a private hotel located on the Mangalam road on the outskirts of the temple town.

Mossad's ex-chief on the lessons of 26/11

Mossad's ex-chief on the lessons of 26/11

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

'You cannot deter somebody who is ready to die. You need to either catch them before they start their journey and before they start implementation or while they are on their way,' says former Mossad chief Danny Yatom.