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Indian soldier killed as Pak violates ceasefire in Rajouri

Indian soldier killed as Pak violates ceasefire in Rajouri

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Pak forces violated ceasefire twice in one day.

Surgical strike not an answer to Pak terror

Surgical strike not an answer to Pak terror

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Nobody is going to fight India's war.' 'India has to fight its own war against the rogue State and the evil forces nurtured by it.'

Andhadhun Review: A delicious masterpiece

Andhadhun Review: A delicious masterpiece

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Andhadhun is a stunning, comic, grisly, absurd, intense, cold, crazy and must-watch, raves Sukanya Verma.

Egyptian court sentences 529 Morsi supporters to death

Egyptian court sentences 529 Morsi supporters to death

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

A court in Egypt on Monday sentenced to death 529 supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi on charges of killing a policeman and attacks on people and property, in one of the country's largest mass trials.

How ICICI Bank plans to keep investors' wealth intact

How ICICI Bank plans to keep investors' wealth intact

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'We focused on de-risking our balance sheet but we are very clear that the steps we have taken over the past few years, about changing the proportion of the loan mix, improving the ratings of the incremental portfolio, and reducing the concentration risks have now created a strong position that will allow us to attain growth with stability.'

Modi 2.0 gets cracking, readies plan for quick results

Modi 2.0 gets cracking, readies plan for quick results

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

By creating groups of secretaries, the Modi government has precluded the need for groups of ministers, which were so ubiquitous in the first decade of this century in New Delhi. Each group will have a leader who will be expected to steer the schemes for implementation, cutting through the ministerial turf battles.

Before China sends cheap lethal drones over the border

Before China sends cheap lethal drones over the border

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

What must India do now?

Trials in Kathua rape-murder case to begin on Monday

Trials in Kathua rape-murder case to begin on Monday

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

According to the chargesheets filed by the crime branch, the abduction, rape and killing of the Bakerwal girl was part of a carefully planned strategy to remove the minority nomadic community from the area.

Bike-loving Dhoni ends his long test ride

Bike-loving Dhoni ends his long test ride

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

India's most successful Test captain also presided over a dismal away record with the team winning only two of 22 Tests on foreign soil since 2011.

Telangana: Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy meets Sonia

Telangana: Andhra Pradesh CM Reddy meets Sonia

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Ahead of the crucial Congress meeting on Telangana, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kirankumar Reddy on Friday met Congress President Sonia Gandhi and briefed her about the political situation in the state.

Filipinos, social media stunned by Pacquiao defeat

Filipinos, social media stunned by Pacquiao defeat

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Manny Pacquiao's camp today slammed the officials after the Filipino great lost his World Boxing Organisation welterweight title in a controversial unanimous decision to Australia's Jeff Horn.

Manohar Parrikar and his big mouth

Manohar Parrikar and his big mouth

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

'The defence minister should concentrate on acquiring a bigger stick, rather than brag of using terrorists as State policy.'

Whatever happened to Modi's tough-with-China policy?

Whatever happened to Modi's tough-with-China policy?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Before the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Modi had criticised Manmohan Singh's policy towards China and promised a more strong-willed policy. Those claims are now under a cloud.

Chinese fighter over Taiwan sets off concerns

Chinese fighter over Taiwan sets off concerns

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The photo published by the People's Liberation Army Air Force showing a long-range strategic bomber flying within visible range of Yushan, Taiwan's highest mountain, has caused great concern in Taiwan amid debate about whether the mainland will reunify the island by force, state-run Global Times reported.

COVID-19: The 21 Day Immunity Plan

COVID-19: The 21 Day Immunity Plan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'I challenge people just do it for a month to see how you feel, okay?'

EGoM on gas to meet on July 17

EGoM on gas to meet on July 17

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

An empowered group of ministers headed by Defence Minister A K Antony is to consider an Oil Ministry proposal of abolishing the priority ranking according to which natural gas is first given to urea manufacturing fertiliser plants, then to LPG units, followed by power plants, city gas, steel and refineries.

How India must counter the Chinese threat

How India must counter the Chinese threat

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

'The military aim in a future conflict, if it can't be avoided, should be to cause maximum damage to the adversary's war waging capability and capture limited amount of territory as a bargaining counter,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Normalcy returning to protest-hit Jammu, army withdrawn

Normalcy returning to protest-hit Jammu, army withdrawn

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

The army was on Saturday deployed in various parts of the tense Jammu as the sikh youth killed in clashes with police was cremated after the state government accepted most of the demands of the agitating community.

Soldiers' morale at Doklam sky high

Soldiers' morale at Doklam sky high

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

'The situation in Doklam has plateaued; militarily, the Chinese know they can do nothing here,' an Indian general tells Ajai Shukla.

HC rejects CBI plea to drop Ashok Chavan's name in Adarsh scam

HC rejects CBI plea to drop Ashok Chavan's name in Adarsh scam

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

In a setback for former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday rejected CBI's petition to drop his name as an accused in the Adarsh scam case.

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

One can only imagine how it is at the receiving end of the bomb. The sound is deafening, splinters and rocks fly like missiles and the blast sucks in the air around asphyxiating everyone. The shock waves can be felt for miles around.

Refreshed Ashwin hopes to 'throw up something new' at Champions Trophy

Refreshed Ashwin hopes to 'throw up something new' at Champions Trophy

Rediff.com24 May 2017

'There have been rule changes to what ICC has done to the one-day format, and there is no point in going with same set of skills time and again, unless the game change your skill or let the game take the demand out of you'

Minimum Government, did you say? :)

Minimum Government, did you say? :)

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

'We are moving away from the Modi promise of less government,' says T N Ninan.

Can India and China go to battle?

Can India and China go to battle?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

'Does the Indian army's new assertiveness risk a clash escalating into shooting and possibly skirmishes?' asks Ajai Shukla.

Good enough for China, but India spurns Arjun

Good enough for China, but India spurns Arjun

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

For some inexplicable reason, the army prefers to use Russian armour; Arjun is deployed in only two of its 63 armoured regiments.

Sept 2 nationwide strike to be bigger than last year's: Unions

Sept 2 nationwide strike to be bigger than last year's: Unions

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Trade unions reiterate the call for countrywide general strike on September 2 against the "anti-worker and anti-people policies" of the government.

'The Modi government is lying about OROP'

'The Modi government is lying about OROP'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'If Modi is talking to every Tom, Dick and Harry, why is he afraid of talking to ex-servicemen?'

Football Briefs: Guardiola accepts FA charge for wearing yellow ribbon

Football Briefs: Guardiola accepts FA charge for wearing yellow ribbon

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot in the last 24 hours

Real Madrid star in news. No, it's not Ronaldo

Real Madrid star in news. No, it's not Ronaldo

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro has defended team mate Gareth Bale after the Welshman was jeered by sections of the Bernabeu crowd during Wednesday's 3-0 win over APOEL Nicosia in the Champions League.

The unfinished business of Kargil

The unfinished business of Kargil

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The failure to restructure our armed forces in line with contemporary needs 14 years after the Kargil war will impose strategic costs beyond just delays and scandals, says Nitin Pai

Riding across India for our Faujis

Riding across India for our Faujis

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Six intrepid mobike riders undertake a journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in support of the armed forces.

India-China: Lessons from History

India-China: Lessons from History

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

'Unquestionably, the spirit behind the Panchsheel agreement and the 'Hindi Chini bhai bhai' slogan were thrown overboard by the Chinese, and a trust deficit was injected between the two nations.' A revealing excerpt from General J J Singh's The McMahon Line: A Century Of Discord.

Agusta scandal has put Congress on the back foot

Agusta scandal has put Congress on the back foot

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Whether it was the Bofors gun in 1986 or Italian helicopters in 2012, a leak or disclosure at the source overseas is like dynamite, and usually impossible to refute. They acquire a life of their own in the hands of the media, says T N Ninan.

'You can't build concrete jungles on agricultural land'

'You can't build concrete jungles on agricultural land'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

'Everybody was ready to agree with the government if the process to acquire land was a judicious one. All of us want industrialisation and development of the country.'

Why Mayawati is wary of 'Ravan'

Why Mayawati is wary of 'Ravan'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Mayawati has accused 'Ravan' of being a BJP agent who is dividing the scheduled castes.

'Indian paddlers' CWG showing has even forced China to take notice'

'Indian paddlers' CWG showing has even forced China to take notice'

Rediff.com16 May 2018

It was largely made possible by Manika Batra, who ended up winning four medals, the most by an Indian in Gold Coast.

Ranji: Sarfaraz to Mumbai's rescue as Jadeja takes 5

Ranji: Sarfaraz to Mumbai's rescue as Jadeja takes 5

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

A summary of the opening day's play in the Elite Group Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Pak violates ceasefire after infiltration bid foiled, civilian hurt

Pak violates ceasefire after infiltration bid foiled, civilian hurt

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Pakistani troops on Wednesday violated ceasefire and opened indiscriminate firing along the Line of Control in the Poonch sector after an infiltration bid was foiled by Indian troops.

Day after strikes, government slashes army's disability pensions

Day after strikes, government slashes army's disability pensions

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

'Instead of joining us in celebrating the strikes, the MoD has stabbed us in the back,' says a top general.