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Navy lacks institutional framework to deal with safety: CAG

Navy lacks institutional framework to deal with safety: CAG

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

The report said a dedicated organisation for dealing with safety issues awaits government's sanction.

Shillong clashes: Army holds flag march, curfew on

Shillong clashes: Army holds flag march, curfew on

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

During the violence, a mob torched a shop, a house and damaged at least five vehicles, besides injuring a senior police officer, they said.

Cyclone Ockhi: Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu, Kerala, toll mounts to 12

Cyclone Ockhi: Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu, Kerala, toll mounts to 12

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced a solatium of Rs 4 lakh to the kin of each of the victims

Govt approves border snoop plan; 2000 SSB personnel to be shifted to IB

Govt approves border snoop plan; 2000 SSB personnel to be shifted to IB

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

A total of 2,765 posts of the civilian cadre of the Sashastra Seema Bal will be shifted to the IB command over the next year. Of these posts, 2,039 are operational.

Army worried over mobile signal spillover from Pakistan

Army worried over mobile signal spillover from Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Expressing concern over mobile signal spillover from Pakistan in the border areas of Western Rajasthan, newly-appointed South-Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Arun Kumar Sahni said the issue will be addressed in coordination with other agencies engaged in border guarding.

China exhibits caution at US election result

China exhibits caution at US election result

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to make its case that its political system is superior.

This 'Made in India' warship is ready for export

This 'Made in India' warship is ready for export

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

This is the first time an Indian shipyard has been commissioned to design and build a warship to specifications formulated by a buyer country. This marks an important first landmark in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government's drive to increase defence exports.

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A day after total shutdown in Assam to protest against the CAB, fresh protests erupted in the state and neighbouring Tripura and other parts of the nation.

OROP: Ex-servicemen begin dharna at Jantar Mantar

OROP: Ex-servicemen begin dharna at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

About 70 ex-servicemen on Tuesday sat on a dharna at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against the delay in implementation of the 'One Rank, One Pension' scheme even as the relay-hunger strike by retired soldiers on the issue entered its ninth day.

Highlights of Headley's deposition on Day 4

Highlights of Headley's deposition on Day 4

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Here are the highlights from the Lashkar terrorist's deposition on Day 4.

In PHOTOS: India's RESPLENDENT 67th Republic Day parade

In PHOTOS: India's RESPLENDENT 67th Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

India's military prowess and multi-hued images of the country's rich cultural diversity and achievements in various fields were on display at the majestic Rajpath on Tuesday during 67th Republic Day parade which was graced by French President Francois Hollande as the chief guest.

Kashmir violence: Army 'regrets' Qazigund firing

Kashmir violence: Army 'regrets' Qazigund firing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The clashes in the Valley erupted after the killing of young Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces on July 8.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

Police encounters are common in India

Police encounters are common in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Some police encounters that stunned India.

India, Singapore lift ties to strategic partnership, ink 10 pacts

India, Singapore lift ties to strategic partnership, ink 10 pacts

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

India and Singapore on Tuesday elevated their ties to the 'strategic partnership' level and signed bilateral agreements for enhanced defence cooperation and in areas like cyber security, shipping and civil aviation.

Trump to avoid spending time in London during UK visit

Trump to avoid spending time in London during UK visit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

According to official details unveiled by Downing Street on Friday, Trump will arrive for the two-day "working visit" next Thursday afternoon straight from a NATO summit in Brussels, Belgium.

India and China realise there is no room for animosity

India and China realise there is no room for animosity

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Both India and China have demonstrated levels of maturity in diffusing tensions and ensuring that the border remains by and large incident free, says Seema Mustafa

I-Day terror threat puts Delhi security on its toes

I-Day terror threat puts Delhi security on its toes

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

New Delhi has turned into a virtual fortress ahead of the Independence Day celebrations as thousands of armed security personnel kept a hawk-eyed vigil to pre-empt any possible terror strike in the city.

'Today it is a fight head on'

'Today it is a fight head on'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'This year, we know the virus. Last year we didn't know anything about it.' 'The best part is that for the Indian population there has been some amount of cross protection.'

Bulandshahr: 4 arrested for cop's murder; Bajrang Dal man on the run

Bulandshahr: 4 arrested for cop's murder; Bajrang Dal man on the run

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Of the 27 named, at least four are workers and functionaries of right-wing organisations, including the Bajrang Dal, officials said.

Rains will batter TN for 7 days more: IMD

Rains will batter TN for 7 days more: IMD

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Rains will continue to batter Tamil Nadu for the next seven days and the next 48 hours are "very crucial", the IMD has said.

Govt advances meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1

Govt advances meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The development came a day after the protesting farmers rejected the Centre's offer to start talks as soon as they move to Burari and continued to stay put Singhu and Tikri borders of the national capital.

Why the CH-47F Chinook gives Indian pilots a high

Why the CH-47F Chinook gives Indian pilots a high

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The CH-47F version of the Chinook that India is buying from the United States is a high-tech marvel.

The conflicts that rocked the world

The conflicts that rocked the world

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

From the political maelstrom in Washington to the humanitarian disaster in Yemen to the deadly unrest along the Israel-Gaza border, photographers captured a world in turbulent transition.

26/11: Is this the way a nation pays homage to its heroes?

26/11: Is this the way a nation pays homage to its heroes?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

How can a State be so criminally neglectful towards the safety of its citizens, asks Tarun Vijay.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

What makes the SPG special

What makes the SPG special

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The 3,000-strong force, plus its highly trained dog squad, is responsible solely for the protection of one person: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi.

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'You have been surrounded from all directions, if you want the safety of your troops and your personal safety, we will give you eight hours to make up your mind to surrender.'

Safety at work: Be alert. Trust your instincts

Safety at work: Be alert. Trust your instincts

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Sonal Arora, VP, Team Lease Services offers prudent advice to working women.

What gifts will Obama bring to India?

What gifts will Obama bring to India?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

'As the tanks roll down Delhi's Rajpath and the C-17s fly overhead, there could be a lot brewing in Hyderabad House,' says Surya Gangadharan.

'We will lick the Chinese!'

'We will lick the Chinese!'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'The Chinese -- up to the highest leadership -- will avoid a conflict because they know they will be badly licked.' 'The reputation they have painstakingly built over the last two-three decades of being a global power will be destroyed.'

'Even if the PM grants OROP, the trust is fractured'

'Even if the PM grants OROP, the trust is fractured'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

'Modi has entered blunderland as he does not understand the army. He has actually meddled with the army, which is much more damaging than the ignorance of Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh.' 'People had an impression that the BJP was different. Now it has been made very, very, plain that it is not.' 'Look at the contrast in the behaviour of the prime minister. When they burnt buses in Gujarat for an unjust demand, the prime minister addressed them in Gujarati while the army veterans were on relay hunger strike for the 74th day on that day, but no word on this from the PM.'

All 10 soldiers hit by Siachen avalanche confirmed dead

All 10 soldiers hit by Siachen avalanche confirmed dead

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

PM, Parrikar, Rahul condole loss of lives.

Why Michel's extradition was important

Why Michel's extradition was important

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Michel may prove to be the missing link in the money trail in the alleged multi-crore scam being probed by the CBI.

What we should learn from Headley's testimony

What we should learn from Headley's testimony

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

'Headley's testimony indicates to what extent the Pakistan government and its proxies can go to destroy not only Indian scientific talent but also international expertise.'

After Houston, the road ahead

After Houston, the road ahead

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'The challenge before the two countries is to turn the peak into a plateau and enter an irreversible phase of cooperation,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

CISF headless for over a month as govt yet to appoint DG

CISF headless for over a month as govt yet to appoint DG

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The process of decision-making and making large policy moves in the force has slowed down owing to the absence of the designated chief.

42 killed in multiple blasts and firing in 3 Pakistani cities

42 killed in multiple blasts and firing in 3 Pakistani cities

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The blast was claimed by both the local affiliate of the Islamic State terror group and by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan.

Sydney-style siege foiled in Britain

Sydney-style siege foiled in Britain

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Britain was just "days away" from a terrorist attack similar to the recent siege in a Sydney caf before Scotland Yard foiled it, the head of the Metropolitan Police has said.

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.