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'Reasonable to anticipate more Maoist attacks'

'Reasonable to anticipate more Maoist attacks'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

'It is an ambush, and no IEDs were used, which means it is more tactical, more technical and more intelligent.'

A day before ending his life, Bansal went to CBI HQ

A day before ending his life, Bansal went to CBI HQ

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

A day before he committed suicide, former Corporate Affair DG B K Bansal had visited the Central Bureau of Investigation headquarters to submit Income Tax certificate showing that his son Yogesh had disclosed over Rs 2.38 crore of unaccounted income to tax authorities.

LoC tensions cast shadow on Indo-Pak border talks

LoC tensions cast shadow on Indo-Pak border talks

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Tension along the Indo-Pakistan border may cast its shadow on the bilateral talks between the border guarding forces of the two countries scheduled to be held later this month in Lahore.

Sec 144 imposed in Delhi following violence

Sec 144 imposed in Delhi following violence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The prohibitory orders would be in force till September 8, a senior police officer told PTI.

No stamping of flyers' handbags at 7 airports from April 1

No stamping of flyers' handbags at 7 airports from April 1

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The airports which will see the new system are Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Cochin and Ahmedabad.

FIR filed against Fortis Hospital in dengue death case

FIR filed against Fortis Hospital in dengue death case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Both civil and criminal action was being initiated against the hospital which was severely indicted of lapses by a probe panel in its report pertaining to the death of the seven-year-old girl, an official spokesperson said.

Bhagwat's comments on Mother Teresa blown out of context: RSS

Bhagwat's comments on Mother Teresa blown out of context: RSS

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

In the wake of a storm over Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwats's controversial remarks on Mother Teresa, RSS national prachar pramukh Manmohan Vaidya on Saturday said that Bhagwat's comments had been "blown out of context".

For the 1st time, CRPF to send over 560 women for anti-Naxal ops

For the 1st time, CRPF to send over 560 women for anti-Naxal ops

Rediff.com8 May 2016

The ambitious plan to deploy such a large number of women personnel in most challenging combat theatres.

Sheena Bora Trial: What the top cop revealed

Sheena Bora Trial: What the top cop revealed

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Indrani exclaimed excitedly, her face lighting up like a little girl's: "I know him soo0o well." Sanjeev Khanna, Accused No 2, jokingly suggested to Badami: "Influencing the witness!" Badami retorted good humouredly: "She can't influence witnesses. She can only influence you and Peter."

Once again, IMD, Skymet differ on rain forecast

Once again, IMD, Skymet differ on rain forecast

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Skymet lowered its full season monsoon forecast to 'below normal' from 'normal', while the IMD is sticking to its earlier forecast that rains in June to September of 2018 would be 'normal' at 97 per cent of the LPA with a model error of +/-5 per cent.

Amarnath attack: Massive hunt on for mastermind LeT terrorist

Amarnath attack: Massive hunt on for mastermind LeT terrorist

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

An official said the attack appears to be a reprisal for killing of several Lashkar terrorists.

Will WADA give all clear to Narsingh for Rio Olympics?

Will WADA give all clear to Narsingh for Rio Olympics?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

A day after wrestler Narsingh Yadav was exonerated of doping charges by the National Anti-doping Agency (NADA), its parent world body WADA said that it will review the case.

CEC Sunil Arora's big test

CEC Sunil Arora's big test

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'The EC is a sacred institution.' 'In the last few years, more than once, we have found the EC bending over backwards to accommodate the government.'

Dead suspects in Malegaon blast shown as living: Suspended ATS cop

Dead suspects in Malegaon blast shown as living: Suspended ATS cop

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

In a sensational claim, a suspended Maharashtra anti-terrorism squad officer has told a Solapur court that two of the absconding accused in 2008 Malegaon blasts case are in fact dead but falsely shown as "alive" by high ranking police officers.

CBI probing all angles into Ishrat case: CBI director

CBI probing all angles into Ishrat case: CBI director

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation is probing "all angles" in the Ishrat Jahan case including the statements of some witnesses claiming knowledge of political conspiracy behind the fake encounter involving the Gujarat Police and the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau.

A Season of Spies

A Season of Spies

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

'Raazi is being hailed for breaking the glass ceiling for Daughters of Bollywood Inc,' says Sunil Sethi.

Stop ceasefire violations, times have changed in India: Pakistan told

Stop ceasefire violations, times have changed in India: Pakistan told

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

"Pakistan should stop ceasefire violations now and understand the reality that times have changed in India," Home Minister Rajnath Singh said.

Post-Sukma attack, CRPF plans more counter-insurgency ops in Naxal-hit areas

Post-Sukma attack, CRPF plans more counter-insurgency ops in Naxal-hit areas

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Acting Director General of the CRPF, Sudeep Lakhtakia said the ambush has "naturally called for the revision of standard operating procedures" in these areas.

New UP police chief promises crackdown on 'gau rakshaks'

New UP police chief promises crackdown on 'gau rakshaks'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Singh said his priority would be ensuring unbiased policing.

23 dead as 14 coaches of Utkal Express derail in UP

23 dead as 14 coaches of Utkal Express derail in UP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

The accident occurred around 5.45 pm near Khatauli town, 40 km off Muzaffarnagar, leaving 23 people dead, the Uttar Pradesh police said.

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

50-year-old bridge collapses in Kolkata, 1 killed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

An eyewitness said some people in a minibus and private cars were trapped.

Attack on CRPF convoy a desperate attempt to create problems: Rijiju

Attack on CRPF convoy a desperate attempt to create problems: Rijiju

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

On reports about statement given by Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit on the incident, Rijiju said, "He has a habit of giving such statements and the whole world is watching. I don't want to make political statements...I think the Ministry of External Affairs and the PMO (Prime Minister's Office) may react to it."

Naxals are our people, response has to be humane: CRPF chief

Naxals are our people, response has to be humane: CRPF chief

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The CRPF chief on Tuesday said the Maoists are "our own people" so the response against them has to be calibrated and "more humane" keeping this in mind.

'Urgent need to strengthen the SAI training system'

'Urgent need to strengthen the SAI training system'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Noting that several external probes are currently underway -- including police investigation -- preliminary inquiry conducted by the district administration, inquiry by State Sports Secretary and inquiry by State Human Rights Commission, "hence it would not be appropriate to make any specific comment in this regard."

Confessions of a surrendered Naxal: 'Why I joined, why I renounced'

Confessions of a surrendered Naxal: 'Why I joined, why I renounced'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

The surrendered Naxal said such arguments and counter-arguments led to internal dispute. "I felt suffocated and a sense of remorse started setting in."

Saharanpur violence: Bhim Army founder Chandrashekhar aka Ravan arrested

Saharanpur violence: Bhim Army founder Chandrashekhar aka Ravan arrested

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Chandrasekhar was carrying a reward of Rs 12,000 on his head.

FTII students want fresh talks, write letter to Rathore

FTII students want fresh talks, write letter to Rathore

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Meanwhile, the three-member committee constituted by the information and broadcasting ministry to examine the "ground situation" at Film and Television Institute of India submitted its report.

'I was on the right side and confident of getting justice'

'I was on the right side and confident of getting justice'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

A relieved Narsingh Yadav has said he is eager to go to the Olympics now and win a medal for the country.

Sports Shorts: Mourinho opens up about Manchester United job

Sports Shorts: Mourinho opens up about Manchester United job

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Ishrat case: Congress accuses BJP of obstructing judicial process

Ishrat case: Congress accuses BJP of "obstructing" judicial process

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The Congress on Tuesday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah over the Ishrat Jahan case, accusing them of "obstructing" judicial process and taking to "patent falsehoods".

Sports Shorts: Ivanisevic headlines Hall of Fame nominations

Sports Shorts: Ivanisevic headlines Hall of Fame nominations

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

BSF refutes allegations, says crashed plane was airworthy

BSF refutes allegations, says crashed plane was airworthy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The Border Security Force on said its crashed Superking aircraft that killed 10 of its highly experienced personnel was completely "airworthy" and was flying "very well" as it refuted allegations about any possible defect in the ill-fated plane.

Women MPs outraged over rape convict's interview in Parliament

Women MPs outraged over rape convict's interview in Parliament

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Women MPs from opposition parties on Wednesday stormed into the well of RS and forced a brief adjournment

NDRF sends 20 more teams to Chennai; rescues 10,000

NDRF sends 20 more teams to Chennai; rescues 10,000

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The National Disaster Response Force on Friday intensified its relief and rescue operations in the rain and flood-battered Chennai and its adjoining areas as it added 20 more teams for the job and rescued over 10,000 people till now.

Lt General Naveed Mukhtar appointed as Pakistan's new ISI chief

Lt General Naveed Mukhtar appointed as Pakistan's new ISI chief

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

The new ISI chief Lt Gen Mukhtar possesses a vast experience in the field of intelligence and has headed the counter-terrorism wing of the spy agency in Islamabad. He was commissioned in the Armoured Corps regiment in 1983.

Pakistan to India: No talks unless Kashmir is on agenda

Pakistan to India: No talks unless Kashmir is on agenda

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

In a turnaround, Pakistan asked for "more evidence and information" from India on the Mumbai attack case and asserted that talks cannot take place without Kashmir being on the agenda, barely three days after the two countries agreed to re-engage.

In a first, ITBP to post women at border posts along China

In a first, ITBP to post women at border posts along China

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The landmark move comes days after the government approved women fighter pilots for the Indian Air Force.

Ceasefire violations done to aid undesirable elements: BSF

Ceasefire violations done to aid undesirable elements: BSF

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Border Security Force on Monday said repeated ceasefire violations across the border in Jammu and Kashmir are being done at the behest of Pakistan to facilitate infiltration of "undesirable" elements into Indian territory.

EC special teams in Bihar on Monday to check electoral rolls

EC special teams in Bihar on Monday to check electoral rolls

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

With assembly elections in Bihar likely to be held later this year, the Election Commission is dispatching four special teams of 'auditors' to the state on Monday for weeding out duplicate entries from electoral rolls.

'Cinematic works like Bimal Roy's are national treasures'

'Cinematic works like Bimal Roy's are national treasures'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Hansal Mehta preceded over the do as the chief guest.