News for 'Commandos'

Attack on IAF convoy: Several held, hunt on for terrorists

Attack on IAF convoy: Several held, hunt on for terrorists

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Additional Director General of Police, Jammu, Anand Jain and senior officers of the Army and intelligence agencies visited the ambush spot in the Surankote area. The Army also conducted aerial surveillance using a helicopter, they said.

Kathua mountain road bears telltale signs of ambush

Kathua mountain road bears telltale signs of ambush

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

On Monday, five Army personnel were killed and five injured when heavily armed terrorists hurled a grenade and opened indiscriminate fire on two army vehicles around 3.30 pm on the Machedi-Kindli-Malhar mountainous road near Badnota village, about 150 km from the district headquarters Kathua.

Honouring The Fallen Of Operation Solki

Honouring The Fallen Of Operation Solki

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Captain M V Pranjal of the Rashtriya Rifles, Captain Shubham Gupta of 9 Para, Havildar Abdul Majid of the Rashtriya Rifles, Lance Naik Sanjay Bisht of the Rashtriya Rifles and Commando Sachin Laur of 9 Para made the Supreme Sacrifice for the Motherland in Wednesday's Rajouri encounter.

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.

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Pakistan may want to undertake a 'false flag' operation in J&K to divert attention from the situation in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but infiltrating one SSG battalion into J&K and having two SSG battalions waiting to follow suit means war, which Pakistan cannot afford in its current economic crisis, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Movie Train Daredevilry To Remember!

Movie Train Daredevilry To Remember!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

From Kishore Kumar posing as a Half Ticket running riot to Raj and Simran's super filmi reunion in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, train journeys in Hindi movies have formed the backdrop for both romance and comedy. But it's the action scenes where the railgaadi's daredevil attributes lie.

Probe how Ram Lalla idol's uncovered eyes leaked: Ayodhya chief priest

Probe how Ram Lalla idol's uncovered eyes leaked: Ayodhya chief priest

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The first image of the new idol placed inside the sanctum sanctorum of the temple with eyes covered with a cloth had surfaced on social media late Thursday night.

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.

Cops on toes to avert 'gang war' as 2 history-sheeters wed

Cops on toes to avert 'gang war' as 2 history-sheeters wed

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

With the setting up of doorframe metal detectors, CCTV cameras, drones and deployment of armed commandoes, a banquet in Delhi has turned into a fortress of sorts for the marriage of gangster Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi with 'history-sheeter' Anuradha Choudhary alias 'Madam Minz' on March 12, official sources said on Monday.

Militants gun down 2 Manipur policemen, women block road to airport

Militants gun down 2 Manipur policemen, women block road to airport

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

A large number of women from Malom in Imphal West district blocked the road to the airport in protest against the killing of the policemen in Moreh.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Six of 8 Maoists killed in Chh'garh were senior cadres, carried Rs 48L bounty

Six of 8 Maoists killed in Chh'garh were senior cadres, carried Rs 48L bounty

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The police on Saturday claimed to have gunned down eight Maoists during an encounter in forests near Kutul-Farasbeda and Kodtameta villages in the district.

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.

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.

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.

Captain among 4 Army soldiers killed in Doda encounter

Captain among 4 Army soldiers killed in Doda encounter

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The encounter took place when the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group of J&K Police launched a joint cordon and search operation at Dhari Gote Urarbagi in Desa forest belt, some 55 km from Doda town, late Monday evening, the officials said.

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.

Hathras satsang stampede: Police suspect 'political link' to Bhole Baba

Hathras satsang stampede: Police suspect 'political link' to Bhole Baba

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

The Hathras SP said the investigation also revealed that some political parties had contacted him some time back.

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.

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.

Why Are MARCOS Patrolling Dal Lake?

Why Are MARCOS Patrolling Dal Lake?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

The Indian Navy's Marine Commandos have taken charge of the security of Dal Lake and the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre, which will host the G20 meeting, on the banks of the Dal Lake.

How Maharashtra Plans To Prosecute 'Urban Naxals'

How Maharashtra Plans To Prosecute 'Urban Naxals'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'The strategy of frontal organisations of the Maoists is to create unrest and ensure that such unrest leads to a law and order problem.' 'To cover such acts it was necessary to bring in a different definition of unlawful activities which is different from the definition of unlawful activities in the UAPA.'

Check Out These Guns And Drones

Check Out These Guns And Drones

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

NSG commandos and ordinary folk visited the International Police Expo 2023 and India Homeland Security Expo at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

Kuki students' shutdown call affects normal life in Manipur's Churachandpur

Kuki students' shutdown call affects normal life in Manipur's Churachandpur

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

All marketplaces in the town were deserted and attendance in government and private offices was nil. Schools and colleges also remained shut, officials said.

Life Comes Full Circle For Kiara

Life Comes Full Circle For Kiara

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Dia loves diamonds... Shanaya is gym-ready... Adah's Commando sari...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Prabhas may be the face of Kalki 2898 AD's heroics but the real bang for your buck is delivered in Amitabh Bachchan's indefatigable energy providing Kalki's biggest wolf-whistle moments, applauds Sukanya Verma.

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.

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.

Four labourers shot dead amid ongoing violence in Manipur

Four labourers shot dead amid ongoing violence in Manipur

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The incident occurred at Ningthoukhong Kha Khunou and the victims included a man and his 60-year-old father.