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SEE: Army carries pregnant woman in waist-deep snow

SEE: Army carries pregnant woman in waist-deep snow

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the valour and professionalism of the Chinar Corps personnel.

DRDO's 1st batch of anti-Covid drug 2DG launched

DRDO's 1st batch of anti-Covid drug 2DG launched

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The drug comes in powder form in a sachet, which is taken orally by dissolving it in water. It accumulates in the virus-infected cells and prevents virus growth by stopping viral synthesis and energy production.

Army bids a tearful adieu to Hyderpora attack martyrs

Army bids a tearful adieu to Hyderpora attack martyrs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Army on Wednesday bid a tearful adieu to eight soldiers who were killed in a brazen militant attack at Hyderpora bypass in the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday.

8 English words most Indians mispronounce

8 English words most Indians mispronounce

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

What is the correct way to pronounce suit? Is it soot or sweet?

LAC standoff: India, China hold talks, to meet again next week

LAC standoff: India, China hold talks, to meet again next week

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Sources said India will not lower its guard and will maintain the current state of very high-level of combat readiness in eastern Ladakh till there are visible changes in the ground situation.

Pakistan tries to cement ties with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan tries to cement ties with Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

India should remember that Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations will remain special due, not least, to bonds of all Muslims with The Holy Land. They would also be strategic enough, irrespective of whether the ambassador is a military man or a career civilian appointee., notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

India celebrates 50 years of victory in 1971 war

India celebrates 50 years of victory in 1971 war

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tributes to the valour and sacrifices of Bangladeshi freedom fighters and Indian armed forces on the 50th anniversary of the occasion 'Vijay Diwas'.

Kidnapped ONGC employee released by ULFA(I) after a month

Kidnapped ONGC employee released by ULFA(I) after a month

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Saikia, kidnapped on April 21, was released near the border in Longwa village of Mon district in Nagaland after 31 days, said a top official at Assam Police headquarters.

How many more suicide bombers are there?

How many more suicide bombers are there?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'The fact that a rural Kashmiri boy was brainwashed into killing himself and others means there is an active programme that exists which does such recruiting and there will potentially be other such individuals out there,' warns Aakar Patel.

Indian planes flew into our airspace, says Pak

Indian planes flew into our airspace, says Pak

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Pakistan's claim comes in the wake of tense relations between the two countries in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack.

Meet Vijaya Gadde, who spearheaded ban on Trump's Twitter account

Meet Vijaya Gadde, who spearheaded ban on Trump's Twitter account

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Hyderabad-born Gadde, 45, is Twitter's legal, public policy and trust and safety lead.

Sony NY HQ sale: Highest-priced US bldg in two years

Sony NY HQ sale: Highest-priced US bldg in two years

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Buyer pays $1.1 billion.

China digging in for long haul in Ladakh

China digging in for long haul in Ladakh

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The Chinese authorities have been rapidly building defence infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control, indicating that they are preparing for a long period of tension with India, points out Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

Saluting General Raina's Vision and Courage

Saluting General Raina's Vision and Courage

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

General T N Raina was an iconic Indian military leader whose contributions to the nation should be more widely known, notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

The general defending Ladakh against the Chinese

The general defending Ladakh against the Chinese

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, who commands the 'Fire and Fury' 14 Corps, has the experience and talent to face down the Chinese challenge. The general is a rare combination of thinker and tough-minded doer, observes David Devadas.

Bollywood's Eros merges with Hollywood's STX Entertainment

Bollywood's Eros merges with Hollywood's STX Entertainment

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

The newly-formed entity which will list on the NYSE as Eros STX Entertainment Corp, will remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange, with headquarters in both Mumbai, India, and Burbank, California, and has also got $125 million in fresh funding. The merger will not change the structure of Eros's Indian arm which is also listed on Indian stock exchanges.

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

Covid: HCL Tech to HUL, corporate India extends a helping hand

Rediff.com17 May 2021

From helping their employees infected with the Covid-19 virus to vaccinating them or supporting the families of those who might have succumbed to the infection, several companies in India are trying to do their bit in this difficult time. Some have even widened their support net to include all stakeholders as well as an extended community. To the families of the employees it lost to Covid-19, Noida-headquartered IT services and consulting company HCL Technologies is, for instance, paying salary for a year, medical insurance for three years and extending support for their children's education for five years.

Coming soon! A new way to fight the enemy

Coming soon! A new way to fight the enemy

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Army sources indicate the first Integrated Battle Groups would come up in the plains of Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan, providing New Delhi instruments of retaliation in the event of grave provocation by Pakistan, such as a 26/11-style terrorist attack.

China has 200,000 troops at LAC!

China has 200,000 troops at LAC!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The intrusions into India were likely carried out by the PLA's better trained and equipped 'mobile operational units'.

Hinduja family feud: $11 billion empire at stake

Hinduja family feud: $11 billion empire at stake

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Four Hinduja brothers -- Srichand, Gopichand, Prakash and Ashok -- had in 2014 signed on a document saying the assets held by one brother belong to all, and that each of them will appoint the others as their executors. But now family patriarch Srichand Hinduja, 84, and his daughter Vinoo want the letter to be declared of "no legal effect" and the family's assets be separated as per his wish of 2016.

Apple says it's probing violence at Karnataka assembly unit

Apple says it's probing violence at Karnataka assembly unit

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Tech giant Apple on Monday said it is undertaking a detailed investigation following the violent incident at its supplier Wistron's Narasapura facility in Karnataka last week.

Indian military team ready for talks with China in next few days

Indian military team ready for talks with China in next few days

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Talks between the two sides were held on June 6 at the military commanders' level, including the 14 Corps Commander Lt Gen Harinder Singh from the Indian side while the Chinese side was represented by its South Xinjiang Military District commander Major General Liu Lin at Moldo opposite Chushul in Ladakh.

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Take a look at the 10 biggest IT deals ever.

'Army seniors are voting for soldiers in Leh'

'Army seniors are voting for soldiers in Leh'

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The Leh deputy commisioner who drew army headquarters's attention is a highly regarded IAS officer, whose father is Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa.

Wistron unit may restart in 15-20 days

Wistron unit may restart in 15-20 days

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Wistron, which earlier pegged the losses at Rs 437 crore, later notified the Taiwan stock exchange that the total losses were around Rs 50 crore.

Army has to remain prepared to counter Doklam-like situation: Gen Rawat

Army has to remain prepared to counter Doklam-like situation: Gen Rawat

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

The army chief said that radicalisation in Kashmir was being addressed with a "lot of seriousness"

Meet Vida and Sophie, army dogs PM Modi spoke about

Meet Vida and Sophie, army dogs PM Modi spoke about

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Modi also mentioned about 'Balaram', a canine who sniffed out ammunition on the route of the Amarnath Yatra, and 'Bhavana' who searched out an IED in 2002 but died later in an explosion triggered by terrorists.

Army chief visits Kashmir after Centre ordered ceasefire for Ramzan

Army chief visits Kashmir after Centre ordered ceasefire for Ramzan

Rediff.com24 May 2018

General Bipin Rawat was appreciative of the measures and standard operating procedures instituted by the units and formations to meet the challenges posed by the inimical elements.

2 IAF commandos, 2 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J-K

2 IAF commandos, 2 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J-K

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

The encounter took place in Hajin area of north Kashmir's Bandipora district on Wednesday.

India ready to give befitting reply if threatened: Rajnath in Ladakh

India ready to give befitting reply if threatened: Rajnath in Ladakh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said India is a peace-loving nation that never resorts to any kind of aggression but is always prepared to give a befitting reply if provoked or threatened.

The 1st woman to lead an all-male marching contingent on R-Day

The 1st woman to lead an all-male marching contingent on R-Day

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

'It's not about me - but about my jawans, my country,' says Lieutenant Bhavana Kasturi.

Army readying for next Chinese intrusion in Uttarakhand

Army readying for next Chinese intrusion in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

So far, the Central Sector has never seen active hostilities, remaining peaceful even through the 1962 war. A reason for the Central Sector having remained peaceful is the towering Himalayan watershed that defines the border.

Star One is repositioning. Here's why

Star One is repositioning. Here's why

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Star One, a general entertainment channel that attained popularity with its reality shows, The Great Indian Laughter Challenge and Nach Baliye, was identified as one channel that had significantly lost its past glory.

Doklam fallout: Army to ramp up road infrastructure along China border

Doklam fallout: Army to ramp up road infrastructure along China border

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

In 2005, the Border Road Organisation was asked to construct 73 roads in the strategically important regions along the Sino-India border but there has been huge delay in implementation of the project which has apparently left the army unhappy.

US marine chopper crash in Nepal killed 13 people: Army

US marine chopper crash in Nepal killed 13 people: Army

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

The United States Marine Corps helicopter that crashed in Nepal while carrying out earthquake relief last month killed 13 people, including a woman, and not eight, the Nepalese army said on Friday.

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The retreating Pakistani troops were heading towards Dacca and they had to be stopped at all costs. The Eastern Army Commander, in his orders to General Sagat Singh, had reiterated that he did not want the troops of 4 Corps to cross the Meghna river. But General Sagat had other plans to threaten Dacca and ensure that the pressure would make the Pakistani commanders capitulate. This is where the IAF helicopters came in.

Roadmap to implement SC order on women officers ready: Army chief

Roadmap to implement SC order on women officers ready: Army chief

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Indian Army has taken the initiative to induct women in rank and file, and the first batch of 100 women soldiers is undergoing training at Corps of Military Police Centre and School, he said.

BSE, NSE end marginally lower; IT stocks drag

BSE, NSE end marginally lower; IT stocks drag

Rediff.com3 May 2019

In the Sensex pack, losers included TCS, HUL, Tata Steel, HCL Tech, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, HDFC, IndusInd Bank, Asian Paints, ITC and Vedanta, shedding up to 3.70 per cent.

Major reshuffle in Pakistan Army ranks

Major reshuffle in Pakistan Army ranks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Lt General Rashad Mahmood has been appointed as the Chief of General Staff in a major reshuffle in the Pakistan Army at the general headquarters in Rawalpindi.

Amid LAC standoff, Army, IAF prepare to fight wars jointly

Amid LAC standoff, Army, IAF prepare to fight wars jointly

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

As soon as one lands at the Leh airfield, one can see the Indian Air Force C-17s, Ilyushin-76s, and C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flying in with rations and supplies for the troops deployed on the forward locations opposite the Chinese forces.