News for 'Dalbir'

Infiltration bid foiled near LoC, 5 soldiers injured; gunfight on

Infiltration bid foiled near LoC, 5 soldiers injured; gunfight on

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

A defence spokesman this evening confirmed five soldiers were injured in the gunfight so far.

Sarabjit's family receives letter, photo

Sarabjit's family receives letter, photo

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

It is the first time in 15 years that Sarabjit's family has seen his photograph.

Sarabjit's sister threatens suicide in front of PM

Sarabjit's sister threatens suicide in front of PM

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

She has urged the President to send a special envoy to Pakistan to visit the Kotlakhpat Rai Jail and provide medical aid to Sarabjit who is in solitary confinement.

Sarabjit's family threatens to commit suicide

Sarabjit's family threatens to commit suicide

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

But before taking the extreme step, the family members will sit on a hunger strike at the border and stage a protest before the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi to mount pressure on Islamabad.

Admiral Lanba takes over baton of chairman of CoSC

Admiral Lanba takes over baton of chairman of CoSC

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Thursday took over the baton of the chairman of the chiefs of staff committee from outgoing IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha even as the government plans to create a new post to focus exclusively on inter-services issues and acquisitions.

London Borough mayor to get Blair's help for Sarab

London Borough mayor to get Blair's help for Sarab

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Grewal, who was elected to the mayoral office in May 2005, said he will appeal UK PM Tony Blair to intervene.

ONLY 1 lakh veterans facing pension issues, says Parrikar

ONLY 1 lakh veterans facing pension issues, says Parrikar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar adds that the matter will be resolved within two months.

PIX: Ranbir-Riddhima's lunch party with Kareena

PIX: Ranbir-Riddhima's lunch party with Kareena

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Like Farah Khan says, 'Kabhi Eid, Kabhi Raksha Bandhan' and Bollywood can't stop celebrating.

Why were thousands made to give 'exam in underwear': Patna HC asks MoD

Why were thousands made to give 'exam in underwear': Patna HC asks MoD

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The Patna High Court on Tuesday sought a response from the defence ministry over reports on the Indian Army making candidates take a written exam in their underwear in Bihar to prevent them from cheating.

PM gives nod to diplomatically isolate Pak: Sources

PM gives nod to diplomatically isolate Pak: Sources

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

According to sources, India is to present all actionable evidence against Pakistan if required at international bodies.

PHOTOS: Uri army camp attack worst since 2002

PHOTOS: Uri army camp attack worst since 2002

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Images from the deadly terrorist attack and its aftermath.

Police team to probe 'atrocities' on Raja Bhaiya

Police team to probe 'atrocities' on Raja Bhaiya

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

The independent legislator had accused District Magistrate Mohammad Mustafa of committing atrocities.

PM visits Siachen survivor, hails his 'indomitable spirit'

PM visits Siachen survivor, hails his 'indomitable spirit'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

His condition is critical but stable and he is undergoing various tests in the hospital, army sources said.

TOP GUNS: Indian Air Force shows its might

TOP GUNS: Indian Air Force shows its might

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

The Indian Air Force celebrated its 82nd Air Force Day at the Hindon base on Wednesday.

UP scribe dies after being shot by goons; Oppn slams govt

UP scribe dies after being shot by goons; Oppn slams govt

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

It is alleged that the attackers included a group of men against whom Joshi had filed a complaint on July 16 accusing them of harassing his niece after he had objected to their betting racket in the locality.

Indo-Myanmar border shut to hunt militants behind Manipur ambush

Indo-Myanmar border shut to hunt militants behind Manipur ambush

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

An all-out offensive was launched to trace and eliminate the militants involved in massacre of 20 army men in Manipur on Thursday.

IBA elects Leeladhar as chairman

IBA elects Leeladhar as chairman

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

Electing Union Bank of India chairman V Leeladhar as the new chief, the Indian Banks Association on Thursday said it has constituted a committee to draw up a long-term perspective 'Vision Plan' for the banking industry.

Life in most parts of Kashmir limping to normalcy, CM assures justice

Life in most parts of Kashmir limping to normalcy, CM assures justice

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Life in most parts of Kashmir started limping back to normalcy after remaining paralysed for five days due to strikes and protests.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be the BEST sister

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be the BEST sister

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

There's no way you can survive without your sister!

Army chief reviews 'operational preparedness' along LoC

Army chief reviews 'operational preparedness' along LoC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Army Chief Dalbir Singh on Saturday visited the Northern and Western Commands to review India's operational preparedness along the border with Pakistan in the wake of heightened tension between the two countries following the surgical strike at terror camps across the Line of Control.

Banks continuously monitoring NPAs: IBA

Banks continuously monitoring NPAs: IBA

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

Asserting that the non-performing assets in the banks have been contained, bankers on Tuesday said that they were monitoring it on a constant basis.

Does Vivek Oberoi look like Modi? VOTE!

Does Vivek Oberoi look like Modi? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Do actors really look like the real life people they portray on screen? It's time to have *your* say!

Prez, PM condemn Uri terror attack, call for tough action

Prez, PM condemn Uri terror attack, call for tough action

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Seventeen jawans martyred and four terrorists were gunned down at 12th Army brigade headquarters at Uri sector in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday morning.

LeT, JeM get 'candid support' from Pak: Army chief

LeT, JeM get 'candid support' from Pak: Army chief

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag on Thursday slammed Pakistan for giving "candid support" to terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiyba as he called on the international community to join hands in combating the menace.

Army chief visits epicentre of Kashmir unrest, asks forces to exercise restraint

Army chief visits epicentre of Kashmir unrest, asks forces to exercise restraint

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

On a visit to Kashmir amid unrest, Army Chief General Dalbir Singh on Tuesday asked the forces to exercise maximum possible restraint while dealing with mobs and uphold human rights.

Ex-Army chief, hero of '71 war Gen Krishna Rao passes away

Ex-Army chief, hero of '71 war Gen Krishna Rao passes away

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

He also participated in the 1947-48 war against Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir. He was a founder Instructor of the National Defence Academy during 1949-51.

Banks hint at cut in lending rates

Banks hint at cut in lending rates

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

"We are open for further reduction in prime lending rate," Indian Banks Association Chairman Dalbir Singh said in New Delhi while addressing a seminar organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce.

Army Chief in Assam to plan CO-IN strategy

Army Chief in Assam to plan CO-IN strategy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag will hold a closed-door strategy meeting with senior army officials in Guwahati to review the prevailing situation in Assam where 81 people have been killed following attacks by NDFB(S) militants.

Army chief Gen Bikram Singh meets his predecessor V K Singh

Army chief Gen Bikram Singh meets his predecessor V K Singh

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh on Friday met his predecessor and Minister for Development of Northeast Region Gen (retd) V K Singh, who reportedly did not share good vibes with him, and discussed with him issues of mutual interest as the Army has substantial presence in the region.

Army chief discusses security situation in Kashmir with Mehbooba

Army chief discusses security situation in Kashmir with Mehbooba

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Gen Singh also discussed with Mehbooba the security arrangements for the by-polls to Anantnag assembly constituency from where the chief minister is contesting, the spokesman said. The polling will take place on June 22.

Army's all-women contingent marches into history

Army's all-women contingent marches into history

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The 144-women contingent is believed to have been drawn up in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's thrust on showcasing 'Nari Shakti' as the theme for the Republic Day.

PM may visit Siachen glacier later this month

PM may visit Siachen glacier later this month

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may soon visit Indian army's forward posts in the Siachen glacier, the highest battlefield in the world, during his tour of Ladakh.

Arpita shows off her baby bump

Arpita shows off her baby bump

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Will meeting with Modi bring achche din for ex-servicemen?

Will meeting with Modi bring achche din for ex-servicemen?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Veterans protesting for early implementation of One Rank, One Pension are likely to meet Modi in the last week of August.

Army chief briefs PM on security situation

Army chief briefs PM on security situation

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday briefed by Army Chief General Bikram Singh on the prevailing security situation and operational readiness of troops in a meeting which lasted for close to three hours.

Surgical strikes a message to Pakistan, more if necessary: Army chief

Surgical strikes a message to Pakistan, more if necessary: Army chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

He said cross-border infiltration will continue because camps across the Line of Control, from where terrorists are launched, are still operational, and warned that the Indian Army is ready to "receive" them and keep dispatching them to their graves.

Army Chief Gen Rawat visits J&K, reviews security situation

Army Chief Gen Rawat visits J&K, reviews security situation

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

"The army chief chief reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and also operational preparedness of Northern Command at a high-level meeting," officials said.

Chef Vikas Khanna eats at this roadside stall

Chef Vikas Khanna eats at this roadside stall

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

It takes a special kind of place to impress the chef who has cooked for Modi and Obama, and has charmed the likes of the Dalai Lama, the Pope and even Queen Elizabeth!

Indian army soldiers modify INSAS as they await new guns

Indian army soldiers modify INSAS as they await new guns

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

The soldiers have come out with innovative ways to reduce overall length and weight of the existing weapons so as to lessen fatigue and enhance accuracy, besides enabling them to fire corner shots.