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India won't fire first bullet along the border: Rajnath Singh tells Pakistan

India won't fire first bullet along the border: Rajnath Singh tells Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Singh held that India wanted to engage in dialogue with Pakistan at different levels and that was why Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently met his Pakistani counterpart PM Nawaz Sharif at Ufa in Russia.

Musharraf loyalist appointed ISI head

Musharraf loyalist appointed ISI head

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

General Taj has been closely associated with Musharraf, having been his military secretary at the time of the 1999 coup.

8 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur

8 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The security forces did not suffer any casualty in the encounter.

Lockdown should be lifted only after cases start dropping: Experts

Lockdown should be lifted only after cases start dropping: Experts

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The experts agreed that the lockdown has helped in slowing down spread of the virus but insisted that the situation has not reached a plateau and that there was an urgent need to upgrade healthcare facilities to deal with the crisis.

Five tyre firms operated as cartel, finds CCI probe

Five tyre firms operated as cartel, finds CCI probe

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Between 2011 and 2014, they indirectly determined the price of tyres in the market, says report

48 hours after being reinstated, Pachauri sacked as TERI chief

48 hours after being reinstated, Pachauri sacked as TERI chief

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Ajay Mathur, currently director general of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, has been appointed as the new DG.

Ceasefire violation, infiltration to be raised in BSF-Pak Rangers meet

Ceasefire violation, infiltration to be raised in BSF-Pak Rangers meet

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Repeated violation of ceasefire and frequent infiltration attempts by terrorists will be in top agenda of the meeting between heads of border guards of India and Pakistan to be held in New Delhi next week.

BSF to train women in special commando skills

BSF to train women in special commando skills

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The Border Security Force, which has one of the biggest contingents of women personnel in its combat ranks, has decided to train them in special commando skills which are used to render difficult tasks.

J-K stint gets CRPF bulk of central gallantry awards

J-K stint gets CRPF bulk of central gallantry awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

A total of 946 medals have been announced by the Union home ministry for personnel and officers of Central Armed Police Forces and state police forces, out of which three have been decorated with the President's Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) while 177 have been awarded the PMG.

Home ministry seeks report from jail officials over Dec 16 convict's interview

Home ministry seeks report from jail officials over Dec 16 convict's interview

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Home Minister Rajnath Singh sought a detailed report from the jail chief on the whole issue.

BSc in Marine Engineering/Nautical Technology

BSc in Marine Engineering/Nautical Technology

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

Alert: BSc in Marine Engineering/Nautical Technology

Decorated Assam Rifles officer commits suicide

Decorated Assam Rifles officer commits suicide

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Chetri was awarded the DG medal for his 30 years' outstanding services and nominated for President's Award.

Lamy to visit India on April 5

Lamy to visit India on April 5

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

Indian criminals caused blasts: Bangladesh

Indian criminals caused blasts: Bangladesh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

The Director General of the Bangladesh rifles was speaking at the conclusion of the DG-level talks with his Indian counterpart.

Faster tax refunds? Oracle to help

Faster tax refunds? Oracle to help

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

The income tax department has selected database software major Oracle to enable online delivery of tax payer services including faster processing of returns, expeditious refund of claims and quicker investigation.

Govt plans seven greenfield ports

Govt plans seven greenfield ports

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

Eminent scientist S Christopher appointed DRDO chief

Eminent scientist S Christopher appointed DRDO chief

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Eminent scientist S Christopher was on Thursday appointed as the director general of the Defence Research and Development Organisation for a two-year term.

Boats capsize during Ganesh immersion in MP, 11 dead

Boats capsize during Ganesh immersion in MP, 11 dead

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh, including an immediate relief of Rs 50,000, was announced by the collector for the kin of the deceased.

India hockey coach Harendra slams food quality at training camp

India hockey coach Harendra slams food quality at training camp

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Harendra Singh complained to Hockey India about the sub-standard quality of food and hygiene level at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre in Bengaluru, where the national team is currently training ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Tej Bahadur Yadav's wife says he's untraceable, moves HC

Tej Bahadur Yadav's wife says he's untraceable, moves HC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

She has sought a high-level inquiry into his disappearance as well as the recent rejection of his plea for voluntary retirement.

Osama supervised assassination of Benazir Bhutto: Report

Osama supervised assassination of Benazir Bhutto: Report

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Bhutto was killed in a gun-and-bomb attack during an election campaign rally on December 27, 2007 outside the Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi.

To counter China's buildup, India to move ITBP command to Leh

To counter China's buildup, India to move ITBP command to Leh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Having the ITBP and the Army at the same operational location will resolve these issues as well, the sources said.

Doing business@India

Doing business@India

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Cricket Buzz: Arjun Tendulkar picked in Mumbai squad

Cricket Buzz: Arjun Tendulkar picked in Mumbai squad

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and a left-arm pacer, has been named in the 15-member Mumbai squad for the upcoming 'Bapuna Cup' to be held in Nagpur.

Bassi's parting shot: 'Delhi police's functional autonomy is sacrosanct'

Bassi's parting shot: 'Delhi police's functional autonomy is sacrosanct'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The top cop said it is a 'misunderstanding' that the Delhi Police works under political pressure.

It's an attack on police force, says Maha CM after Muslim cop is mobbed in Latur

It's an attack on police force, says Maha CM after Muslim cop is mobbed in Latur

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the attack on policemen in Latur district is an attack on the entire police force and such acts will not be "tolerated" in the future.

It's the wettest March in 100 years in north & central India

It's the wettest March in 100 years in north & central India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

This month has been the "wettest" March in northern and central parts of the country in the past 100 years, the Indian Meteorological Department said on Sunday, and predicted more rains in the coming two weeks.

'Lockdown is okay, but more important are TESTS, TEST, TESTS'

'Lockdown is okay, but more important are TESTS, TEST, TESTS'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'In the last two months, we have only done 16,000 tests and that is nothing.' 'If coronavirus cases in the community picks up and infection spreads, then we will be in big trouble.'

Five suspected SIMI members held in MP

Five suspected SIMI members held in MP

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The Anti Terrorist Squad of Madhya Pradesh police captured five suspected Students Islamic Movement of India activists from Sendhwa Pathar area in Barwani district following an encounter in the early hours on Monday, a top police official said.

Twenty20: Ganguly fails with bat; shines with ball

Twenty20: Ganguly fails with bat; shines with ball

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

Ganguly's bowling figures read 4-0-20-2.

Statistical highlights

Statistical highlights

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

Spotlight on Salman Khan at IOA's Olympic contingent send-off

Spotlight on Salman Khan at IOA's Olympic contingent send-off

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The Indian Olympic contingent was given a warm send-off on Monday, but it was Bollywood actor and IOA's Goodwill Ambassador Salman Khan who turned out to be the cynosure of all eyes, instead of the 20-odd Rio-bound athletes present on the occasion.

Decision on Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh CMs today

Decision on Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh CMs today

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

While Gehlot is learnt to be leading the race for chief minister's post, Pilot is also putting up stiff resistance and is staking his claim.

Jaitley releases Socio-Economic Caste Census, but no caste based data

Jaitley releases Socio-Economic Caste Census, but no caste based data

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The government on Friday refrained from releasing the caste-based data in its first Socio Economic and Caste Census released in eight decades and maintained that it was concerned with economic data which will help in effective implementation of its programmes.

BSF troops foil attempt by terrorists to infiltrate J-K

BSF troops foil attempt by terrorists to infiltrate J-K

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Troops from the Border Security Force has foiled yet another bid by Pakistan-based terrorists to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir under the cover of firing from across the border and thick fog in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.

SAI to give surviving athletes best possible medical treatment

SAI to give surviving athletes best possible medical treatment

Rediff.com7 May 2015

'It is the most shocking and tragic incident in the history of SAI' SAI's director general Injeti Srinivas will submit report to Sports Ministry at the earliest

Pulwama attack: Third terrorist killed, counter ops end

Pulwama attack: Third terrorist killed, counter ops end

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

The bodies of two terrorists had been recovered on Sunday.

Ishrat case: Non-bailable warrant issued against PP Pandey

Ishrat case: Non-bailable warrant issued against PP Pandey

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad issued a non-bailable warrant against Additional Director General of Police PP Pandey, named as one of the accused in the CBI charge-sheet in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case.

What was Pak army chief doing in Iran?

What was Pak army chief doing in Iran?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'Tehran senses that the Modi government is inexorably gravitating toward the US-Israeli-Saudi axis, jettisoning India's traditional independent Gulf policies,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.