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PHOTOS: Get ready for 89th Indian Air Force Day

PHOTOS: Get ready for 89th Indian Air Force Day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Ahead of the air show, a full dress rehearsal held at the Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad.

PHOTOS: Saluting our soldiers at sea!

PHOTOS: Saluting our soldiers at sea!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Navy Day is celebrated every December 4, as on this day in 1971 during the Indo-Pak war Indian Navy undertook Operation Trident in which its missile boats carried out an audacious attack to sink enemy ships.

Pervez Musharraf: Architect of Kargil War, brought India, Pak to brink of clash

Pervez Musharraf: Architect of Kargil War, brought India, Pak to brink of clash

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

After his failed misadventure in Kargil, Musharraf deposed the then Prime Minister Sharif in a bloodless coup in 1999 and ruled Pakistan from 1999 to 2008 in various positions.

RDX in Ghazipur IED didn't go off due to glitch in circuit: NSG

RDX in Ghazipur IED didn't go off due to glitch in circuit: NSG

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The National Security Guard has informed the Delhi police that the IED recovered recently from the Ghazipur flower market had a timer device attached to it and had ammonium nitrate and RDX as its components, official sources said on Monday.

'Identity politics responsible for Manipur situation'

'Identity politics responsible for Manipur situation'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'The State uses identity politics as part of divide and rule; the militant groups too use identity politics and civil society groups are also divided along ethnic groups.'

Maha Guv asks DGP to give protection to families of Shiv Sena rebels

Maha Guv asks DGP to give protection to families of Shiv Sena rebels

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has asked state Director General of Police (DGP) Rajnish Seth to provide adequate police protection to the families and homes of rebel MLAs, a police official said on Sunday.

Fight against Naxals will be intensified, asserts Amit Shah

Fight against Naxals will be intensified, asserts Amit Shah

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The fight against ultras will be intensified to end the Naxal menace, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday as he took stock of the situation in the aftermath of the killing 22 security personnel in an attack by the rebels in Chhattisgarh.

Sultanpur to Rahul Nagar: Locals rename Maharashtra village after 26/11 braveheart

Sultanpur to Rahul Nagar: Locals rename Maharashtra village after 26/11 braveheart

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Sultanpur, a village in Maharashtra with a population of around 1,000 and 600 houses, will now be known as 'Rahul Nagar' as the local residents have changed its name in memory of its native, who laid down his life while fighting terrorists during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008.

26/11 survivor and key eyewitness moves HC seeking house from govt

26/11 survivor and key eyewitness moves HC seeking house from govt

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

This is the second time that Rotawan, now 23 years old, has approached the court.

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

'I was in China and when they learnt I had made Disco Dancer, they started singing Jimmy Jimmy, Aaja Aaja.'

Was commando-style attack on US consulate planned?

Was commando-style attack on US consulate planned?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The events in the coming days and weeks may take a course similar to what happened in the Islamic world after the publication of caricatures in a Danish newspaper in September 2005, notes B Raman.

Anand Teltumbde seeks bail to visit mother after brother's encounter death

Anand Teltumbde seeks bail to visit mother after brother's encounter death

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The court asked National Investigation Agency to file its reply on Anand's plea on December 1.

How these Bollywood movies are becoming POPULAR!

How these Bollywood movies are becoming POPULAR!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at films which didn't do as well at the box office but are performing well on the digital platform.

Families of Nagaland firing victims refuse compensation

Families of Nagaland firing victims refuse compensation

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The villagers of Oting in Nagaland's Mon district and families of the 14 people killed in the shootings by security forces refused any government compensation until the personnel involved are 'brought to justice'.

PIL filed in Bombay HC against Eknath Shinde for causing 'political turmoil'

PIL filed in Bombay HC against Eknath Shinde for causing 'political turmoil'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

A public interest litigation was filed in the Bombay high court on Monday against Eknath Shinde, who is leading the group of rebel Shiv Sena MLAs from Maharashtra, for causing a "political turmoil" in the state and instigating an internal disorder in the state government.

Maha Guv writes to home secy, requests presence of central forces

Maha Guv writes to home secy, requests presence of central forces

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has written to Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla requesting that the adequate provision of Central security forces be made and kept ready if needed, and alleged that police remained a 'mute spectator' while offices and homes of some dissident MLAs were vandalised.

Encounter with a 26/11 NSG commando

Encounter with a 26/11 NSG commando

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Captain A K Singh, who lost his eye during the 26/11 operations, is hopeful that something good is round the corner.

13 Naxals killed in police encounter in Maha's Gadchiroli

13 Naxals killed in police encounter in Maha's Gadchiroli

Rediff.com22 May 2021

The skirmish took place around 5.30 am in the forest at Kotmi in Etapalli, where the Naxals had gathered for a meeting, said Sandeep Patil, Deputy Inspector General of Gadchiroli.

State of Siege 26/11 review

State of Siege 26/11 review

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

State of Siege 26/ 11 leaves you shocked and wide-eyed, says Joginder Tuteja.

Siachen: Story Of Grit And Determination

Siachen: Story Of Grit And Determination

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Siachen 1987 reveals for the first time the Northern Army's 'intent' to use Siachen as an excuse to capture the strategic town of Skardu in PoK, notes military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Centre provides 'Z' category security to Suvendu Adhikari

Centre provides 'Z' category security to Suvendu Adhikari

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Adhikari, a former minister in the cabinet of chief minister Mamata Banerjee, had resigned from the primary membership of the TMC on Thursday.

200 NSG commandos on way to city

200 NSG commandos on way to city

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

The situation is no less than a war, feels a senior Congress party member. According to him, terrorists had specifically targeted American nationals in one of their operations.

NSCN-IM refuses peace talks under 'shadow of AFSPA'

NSCN-IM refuses peace talks under 'shadow of AFSPA'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah on Wednesday said no peace talks were possible 'under the shadow' of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and termed Union home minister Amit Shah's statement in Parliament on the botched counter-insurgency operation as 'irresponsible.'

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of I-Day

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Anti-sabotage checks are being carried out and patrolling has been intensified across the city, including on the Yamuna river where patrolling is being conducted on motor boats by the Delhi Police. Anti-terrorist measures are being carried out in view of threat perception and intelligence inputs, they said.

Shiv Sena ready for street and legal fight, says Raut

Shiv Sena ready for street and legal fight, says Raut

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Shiv Sena member of Parliament Sanjay Raut on Monday said his party is ready for a "street fight and a legal battle", ahead of the crucial hearing in the Supreme Court against the disqualification notice issued by the Maharashtra Assembly's deputy speaker to rebel party MLAs.

Watch! Ayodhya's GRAND Ram Leela

Watch! Ayodhya's GRAND Ram Leela

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

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Guwahati hotel hosting Sena MLAs closes new bookings till June 30

Guwahati hotel hosting Sena MLAs closes new bookings till June 30

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Luxury hotel Radisson Blu Guwahati, where dissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is camping along with other MLAs from Maharashtra, has stopped all new bookings till June 30.

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Musharraf, 79, was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in organs and tissues throughout the body, The Express Tribune reported.

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ!

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

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

The AMAZING life of Adah Sharma

The AMAZING life of Adah Sharma

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Commando actress Adah Sharma turns a year older on May 11.

CRPF jawan in Ambani's security dies as rifle goes off accidentally

CRPF jawan in Ambani's security dies as rifle goes off accidentally

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Preliminary probe revealed that the jawan stumbled and fell which caused his automatic rifle to fire and he received two bullet injuries in his chest.

1 CRPF jawan killed in encounter with Maoists in Jharkhand

1 CRPF jawan killed in encounter with Maoists in Jharkhand

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

A CRPF commando was killed in an encounter with Naxals in the jungles of Giridih district of Jharkhand on Friday.

'Beware of commando-style swarm attack at Mohali'

'Beware of commando-style swarm attack at Mohali'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2011

With Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani accepting Dr Manmohan Singh's invitation to watch the India-Pakistan World Cup semifinals, Mohali has hit fever pitch. India's security agencies face a daunting challenge before Wednesday's high-profile clash as intelligence agencies have warned for a possible terror strike at one of the WC venues, says senior analyst B Raman.

Naga protesters seek apology from Shah for 'misleading' statement

Naga protesters seek apology from Shah for 'misleading' statement

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Konyak Union spokesperson T Yanlem said that there was no question of acting in 'self-defence' because those killed were unarmed civilians.

US used R9X Hellfire missile to eliminate Qaeda chief

US used R9X Hellfire missile to eliminate Qaeda chief

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

According to one American analyst, the "house that was struck was owned by a top aide to Sirajuddin Haqqani," who is now the interior minister in the Taliban government in Kabul.

Former CBI director Ranjit Sinha passes away

Former CBI director Ranjit Sinha passes away

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

It is understood that he was confirmed positive for coronavirus on Thursday night.

Govt accords Y+ security cover to Suvendu's father, brother

Govt accords Y+ security cover to Suvendu's father, brother

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Suvendu Adhikari's father Sisir Kumar Adhikari and brother Dibyendu Adhikari have been provided the cover by the ministry on the basis of a threat perception report prepared by central security agencies, they said.

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Khalistan would have been in existence today, but for the army.'