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India has 'best' Covid recovery rate, lowest mortality: Harsh Vardhan

India has 'best' Covid recovery rate, lowest mortality: Harsh Vardhan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

After inaugurating a 10-bed make-shift hospital of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Ghaziabad near Delhi, he said India began formulating its strategy against coronavirus from January 8 as soon as the world came to know about the outbreak of the disease.

Jaane Jaan Review: Mesmerising Kareena Steals The Show

Jaane Jaan Review: Mesmerising Kareena Steals The Show

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Few actors share Kareena's fearlessness for closeups in their 40s. A still force in a high-strung thriller, her marvellously opaque portrayal of a woman hiding skeletons in her closet turns a crafty police procedural into a wistful story of survival, observes Sukanya Verma.

Army to strictly observe 'no movement' till April 19

Army to strictly observe 'no movement' till April 19

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

In the Army headquarters, the wings handling military operations, military intelligence, operational logistics and strategic movement will carry out their functions with bare minimum staff strength till April 19, according to the order. Within the command headquarters, wings handling manpower, logistics and operations will only function with skeletal staff.

Nearly 2.5 kg of RDX used in bombs in IAF station attack

Nearly 2.5 kg of RDX used in bombs in IAF station attack

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The use of RDX in the explosion was confirmed by experts after samples from the scene were sent for examination. While one of the bombs was laced with 1.5 kg of RDX, the other contained nearly 1 kg of RDX, the officials said.

Naxal attack: Bodies of 20 jawans recovered, toll rises to 22

Naxal attack: Bodies of 20 jawans recovered, toll rises to 22

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

In a major joint offensive, separate joint teams of security forces, comprising over 2,000 personnel, had launched an anti-Naxal operation from Bijapur and Sukma districts in the South Bastar forests, considered as the Maoist stronghold, on Friday night.

BJP to move SC as Mamata govt says no to rath yatras

BJP to move SC as Mamata govt says no to rath yatras

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

In the letter to the BJP, the West Bengal government said, "The areas proposed to be covered by the yatra are, because of publicity and propaganda, gradually turning into communally sensitive pockets. Intelligence reports indicate that public perception is that the religious overtones of the yatra will be turned into communal propaganda."

Cop who probed Akhlaq case among 2 killed in violence over cow slaughter in UP

Cop who probed Akhlaq case among 2 killed in violence over cow slaughter in UP

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The UP government has deployed additional police, including over 1,000 personnel of anti-riot forces, and ordered multiple probes -- by SIT, ADG-Intelligence -- and a magisterial inquiry.

What Pak army chief's 3-year extension means for Kashmir

What Pak army chief's 3-year extension means for Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'With the extension issue settled clearly in his favour, Gen Bajwa would be free to fashion a more hardline policy against India. 'We could, therefore, expect a raising of the ante in Kashmir,' says Rana Banerji.

LoC silent, but terror infrastructure in Pak remains intact: Army Chief

LoC silent, but terror infrastructure in Pak remains intact: Army Chief

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'It is for the first time in about five or six years that the LoC has been silent. That really bodes well for the future'

Pakistan captures 5 Indian boats, 30 onboard off Gujarat coast

Pakistan captures 5 Indian boats, 30 onboard off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

According to reports, two boats are from Okha and three from Porbander.

Cop killed in clashes with Bimal Gurung's supporters

Cop killed in clashes with Bimal Gurung's supporters

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

West Bengal police sub-inspector Amitabha Mullick was shot dead and four police personnel were severely injured after supporters of the Gorkha Janmukti Morch loyal to Gurung opened fire to stop the advancing police party.

'Murder cases are extremely time sensitive'

'Murder cases are extremely time sensitive'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'The greater the delay, the more the likelihood of crucial evidence being destroyed.'

DSP Davinder Singh sheltered terrorists at his home

DSP Davinder Singh sheltered terrorists at his home

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Singh, who was decorated with President Police Medal about four months ago, continued to be grilled by a team of police and intelligence investigators.

Now, Naxals recruiting school children in Chhattisgarh

Now, Naxals recruiting school children in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The Maoists have constituted 'Baal Action Teams' to deploy school children in different capacities in their attempt to regroup the child cadres and boost their perceived military strength.

Who will head the ISI?

Who will head the ISI?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

General Bajwa and the outgoing DG, ISI Lieutenant General Naveed Mukhtar, had a long meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Amarnath yatra begins amid multi-tier security

Amarnath yatra begins amid multi-tier security

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

http://www.rediff.com/news/interview/why-kashmiri-students-are-throwing-stones/20170505.htm

Phone tapping: HC refuses IPS officer Rashmi Shukla's plea to quash FIR

Phone tapping: HC refuses IPS officer Rashmi Shukla's plea to quash FIR

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

A division bench of Justices Nitin Jamdar and Sarang Kotwal also rejected Shukla's prayer to transfer the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation.

2 militants killed in encounter at Kupwara

2 militants killed in encounter at Kupwara

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The gunfight erupted after the army and police jointly surrounded Bhat Mohalla area of Handwara on specific information about presence of a group of militants there.

Colonel, major among 5 killed in Handwara encounter

Colonel, major among 5 killed in Handwara encounter

Rediff.com3 May 2020

The team of 21 Rashtriya Rifles had entered the house of a civilian to prevent a hostage situation when they came under attack from the terrorists who had already reached there. While the four army personnel and the police Sub Inspector lost their lives in the encounter, the civilians trapped in the house were safely evacuated.

Lanka revises blasts toll to 253; police chief resigns

Lanka revises blasts toll to 253; police chief resigns

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Dr Anil Jasinghe, Director General of the Health Services, said the larger death toll was released as a result of a calculation error.

Top cops meet to discuss ways to contain IS

Top cops meet to discuss ways to contain IS

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The PM and home minister, along with all heads of various police and other security agencies, will attend the conference.

Fadnavis to be questioned in phone tapping case

Fadnavis to be questioned in phone tapping case

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Talking to reporters, Fadnavis said he has received the notice and he would visit the police station at 11 am on Sunday as being asked.

After Pulwama attack, CRPF tweaks SOPs to secure convoys

After Pulwama attack, CRPF tweaks SOPs to secure convoys

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

"We have decided to add new features to our convoy movement to and from Kashmir," CRPF Director General R R Bhatnagar said.

2 officers martyred after terrorists storm army camp in Jammu

2 officers martyred after terrorists storm army camp in Jammu

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

The exact number of terrorists is not known but as per initial calls received at PCR Jammu four to five terrorists were involved.

CISF enhances security at all airports after Chennai blasts

CISF enhances security at all airports after Chennai blasts

Rediff.com1 May 2014

The Central Industrial Security Force on Thursday issued alert across all domestic and international airports in the country to step up security at these facilities in the wake of the Chennai blasts.

IB warns of five terror groups waiting to strike India

IB warns of five terror groups waiting to strike India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Intelligence agencies draw a list of terror outfits that pose the gravest threat to India. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Trump nominates Christopher Wray as new FBI chief

Trump nominates Christopher Wray as new FBI chief

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Wray is a litigation attorney with law firm King & Spalding in Washington and Atlanta.

Top Pakistani judge's kidnapped son found

Top Pakistani judge's kidnapped son found

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Awais Ali Shah, a lawyer himself, was abducted last month from Karachi. He was found in Tank.

Pawar trying to save Maha govt, says Fadnavis

Pawar trying to save Maha govt, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar was trying to save the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in view of allegations of corruption levelled by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh against state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

What is going on in Pakistan?

What is going on in Pakistan?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

His ministers's conduct may lead to a distancing between the army leadership and Prime Minister Imran Khan reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Nabha jailbreak: Was the ISI involved?

Nabha jailbreak: Was the ISI involved?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Was the recent Nabha jailbreak a comment on lax security in Punjab jails? Or a sign that the separatist movement of the 1980s is dormant but alive?

Chhattisgarh: SHO among 2 cops killed in Naxal ambush, 6 hurt

Chhattisgarh: SHO among 2 cops killed in Naxal ambush, 6 hurt

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

SHO among 2 cops killed in Naxal ambush, 6 hurt in Chhattisgarh

Match-fixing not doping poses greatest risk to sport

Match-fixing not doping poses greatest risk to sport

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Match-fixing has become increasingly pervasive in recent years across a number of sports.

Pathankot locals scramble to catch a glimpse of 'ISI ka Banda'

Pathankot locals scramble to catch a glimpse of 'ISI ka Banda'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

As Inter-Services Intelligence, the notorious Pakistan spy agency infamous for its clandestine support to most of the major terror attacks in India, made its maiden overt presence on Indian soil, curious citizens tried to catch a glimpse of "ISI ka Banda" (the ISI man).

Rajnath vows to avenge attack; CCS to meet on Friday

Rajnath vows to avenge attack; CCS to meet on Friday

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Experts of the NSG and investigators of the NIA are being sent to Jammu and Kashmir to join the probe into the terror attack.

Woman suicide bomber might strike on R-Day in Kashmir: Intel inputs

Woman suicide bomber might strike on R-Day in Kashmir: Intel inputs

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The suspect is believed to have already arrived in the valley.

Army Chief Dalbir Singh reviews security situation in Kashmir

Army Chief Dalbir Singh reviews security situation in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The army chief also complimented the troops on ground for showing maximum restraint even in the face of grave provocation.

Bodies of 4 cops abducted by Naxals found in Chhattisgarh

Bodies of 4 cops abducted by Naxals found in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The bodies of four police officials, who were abducted on Monday by Naxals, were found in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Bijapur district on Wednesday.

'Terrorism in Kashmir will remain a chronic problem'

'Terrorism in Kashmir will remain a chronic problem'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'There is a sustainable level of residual terrorism that will be difficult to handle as long as Pakistani support and safe havens are available.'

9 blasts at Bodh Gaya temple, two monks among injured

9 blasts at Bodh Gaya temple, two monks among injured

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

Arvind Singh, a member of Mahabodhi temple management committee, said the two injured included a national of Myanmar and another of Tibet. They have been admitted to the Magadh MedicalCollege and Hospital, he said