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'Hindutva has become like Dalda'

'Hindutva has become like Dalda'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

'These guys who are running away -- they are running away from all that the BJP stands for.'

CRPF officer feeds needy in village using his savings

CRPF officer feeds needy in village using his savings

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The 48-year-old trooper prepares ration packets, using his savings, for the poor in his village.

Vardhan reviews preparedness for vaccination drive

Vardhan reviews preparedness for vaccination drive

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first phase of the pan India roll-out of COVID-19 vaccination drive at 10.30 am via video conferencing.

Now, all private hospitals permitted to give COVID vaccine

Now, all private hospitals permitted to give COVID vaccine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The states and Union territories were also urged not to store, reserve, conserve or create a buffer stock of the COVID-19 vaccines, the Union health ministry said in a statement, a day after the start of the second phase of India's inoculation drive in which the coverage has been expanded to include everyone above 60 and those over 45 with specified co-morbidities.

LeT terrorists behind attack on CRPF men identified: IGP Kashmir

LeT terrorists behind attack on CRPF men identified: IGP Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

"We have identified the terrorists behind the attack. They are from the Lashkar, led by a Pakistani terrorist named Saifullah. We are on the job and they will be neutralised soon," Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone Vijay Kumar said.

Snakes to people, TN floods keep rescuers busy

Snakes to people, TN floods keep rescuers busy

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

During the heavy rains through the week here and other regions of Tamil Nadu not only inflatable boats, but preparedness, determination and presence of mind came in handy for personnel including policemen and women, civic and forest workers who rescued people, animals and snakes.

Grenade attack at Lal Chowk, 11, including 7 soldiers, injured

Grenade attack at Lal Chowk, 11, including 7 soldiers, injured

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

"Four policemen, three Central Reserve Police Force personnel and four civilians were injured in the terror attack."

Can entire nation be blamed for handful of people: Sidhu

Can entire nation be blamed for handful of people: Sidhu

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

"For me, violence is always condemnable. I believe in non-violence throughout. Violence is no solution for anything."

Ahead of polls, BJP MLA, 4 others killed by Naxals in Dantewada

Ahead of polls, BJP MLA, 4 others killed by Naxals in Dantewada

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the attack.

Female IPS officer to head terror-hit Srinagar sector for CRPF

Female IPS officer to head terror-hit Srinagar sector for CRPF

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

This is not the first time when she has been assigned such a tough task, earlier also, she had worked as IG, the Bihar sector in CRPF and has dealt with Naxals.

Gloves for voters, thermal scanners among new election guidelines

Gloves for voters, thermal scanners among new election guidelines

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

A group of five people, including candidates but excluding security personnel, is allowed to take part in door-to-door campaigning.

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

What A Dalit Student At Top Mumbai Medical College Endured

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Not just in the hostel, but in college too, they would block his way in the corridor; snatch his mobile; make him get up from where he was sitting; crowd around him in the mess; drag him into their room and threaten to hit him with a belt.

2 Years On: Uncertainty Over the Valley

2 Years On: Uncertainty Over the Valley

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

The political script for pre-2019 politics has gone with the wind and the writers of the new script seem in no great hurry to oblige the tormented, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Protester hit by CRPF vehicle dies, shutdown in Srinagar

Protester hit by CRPF vehicle dies, shutdown in Srinagar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Kaiser Bhat, 21, a resident of the Fatehkadal area of Srinagar, was injured when the security forces vehicle allegedly hit him and another youth during the protests in the Nowhatta area of the city on Friday.

Tension at Assam-Mizoram border as many hurt in clash

Tension at Assam-Mizoram border as many hurt in clash

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The situation is now under control in the area, which is on the border between the Kolasib district of Mizoram and Cachar district of Assam.

Recognise India's legitimacy to ensure security against terror: France

Recognise India's legitimacy to ensure security against terror: France

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

France, which stands by India in the fight against terrorism in all its forms, is fully engaged in mobilising the international community to sanction the terrorists responsible for this attack and freezing their financing networks.

Odisha's Dongria Kondhs face Covid threat

Odisha's Dongria Kondhs face Covid threat

Rediff.com29 May 2021

There is little doubt that the Dongria Kondhs are facing their biggest challenge. Being small in number, they need special attention and care in order to fight this deadly virus.

Sabarimala temple opens, 10 women sent back by police

Sabarimala temple opens, 10 women sent back by police

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The Kerala government has made it clear that it would not provide security to any woman of menstruating age visiting the shrine, as per Devaswom Board Minister K Surendran.

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Climate activist Disha Ravi along with Mumbai lawyer Nikita Jacob and Pune-based engineer Shantanu created the 'toolkit' related to the farmers' agitation and shared it with others to tarnish India's image, the Delhi Police said on Monday.

Pak can no longer allow extremists to operate from its soil: Australia

Pak can no longer allow extremists to operate from its soil: Australia

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne also urged India and Pakistan to "exercise restraint" and engage in dialogue to ensure issues are resolved peacefully.

Pak confiscates seminaries, assets of JuD, FIF

Pak confiscates seminaries, assets of JuD, FIF

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The confiscation of properties of JuD and FIF comes after Pakistan formally placed them in the list of banned organisations on Tuesday.

Curfew in Srinagar after youth killed in police firing

Curfew in Srinagar after youth killed in police firing

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

A curfew was on Thursday imposed in Srinagar district following the death of a youth in the Central Reserve Police Force firing in Zoonimar area of the city.

'I am the Tiger'

'I am the Tiger'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

BJP CMs promote a lawless culture, one where groups backed by the State are encouraged to attack fellow citizens, where being trigger-happy is the official police policy, notes Jyoti Punwani.

2 LeT militants killed in Pulwama encounter; locals clash with police

2 LeT militants killed in Pulwama encounter; locals clash with police

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The slain militants are reported to belong to the district.

Support India's right to self-defence: US NSA to Doval on Pulwama attack

Support India's right to self-defence: US NSA to Doval on Pulwama attack

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

He said the US has been very clear to Pakistan on ending support to terrorist safe havens.

'Kill the beast': CoBRA officer's last message who died in Naxal attack

'Kill the beast': CoBRA officer's last message who died in Naxal attack

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

He was a decorated officer as he won combat competitions and participated in all-India police commando duty meets.

Burhan Wani's successor Zakir Musa killed in encounter

Burhan Wani's successor Zakir Musa killed in encounter

Rediff.com24 May 2019

"He was one of the oldest militant and wanted for several terror-related crimes," police told PTI.

CRPF inducts women commandos into anti-Naxal CoBRA unit

CRPF inducts women commandos into anti-Naxal CoBRA unit

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The majority of CoBRA teams, whose commandos are expected to have tough mental and physical attributes, are deployed in various Maoist violence affected states while a few are based in the northeastern states for undertaking counter-insurgency operations.

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

5 CRPF personnel killed in terrorist attack in J-K

5 CRPF personnel killed in terrorist attack in J-K

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

One terrorist was also killed in the gunfight.

3 JeM terrorists hidden in Pulwama attacker's cousin's truck killed

3 JeM terrorists hidden in Pulwama attacker's cousin's truck killed

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The driver and the cleaner of the truck escaped when the truck was stopped by police and CRPF personnel. But the occupants opened fire. One terrorist was killed in retaliatory fire. 2 others who escaped were neutralised later.

Why upper castes are angry with BJP and Nitish

Why upper castes are angry with BJP and Nitish

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

"We have taken note of this anger. We should not take upper caste votes for granted believing that they will not vote for any other party as there is no option," a senior BJP leader said.

India calls out Pak role in shielding Jaish

India calls out Pak role in shielding Jaish

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

India strongly reiterated its appeal to all members of the international community to support the proposal to list terrorists, including JeM chief Masood Azhar, as a designated terrorist under the 1267 Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council, and to ban terrorist organisations operating from territories controlled by Pakistan.

Amit Shah spends night at CRPF camp in Pulwama

Amit Shah spends night at CRPF camp in Pulwama

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

"I want to spend one night with you people and understand your problems," Shah said addressing the security personnel at the CRPF campus, adding it was his 'most important' engagement during his visit to the Union territory.

'RJD is making a big mistake'

'RJD is making a big mistake'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'The Congress has indeed become overly dependent on the RJD.' 'A few Congress leaders have successfully convinced the national leadership about the benefits of maintaining ties with the RJD.'

Lakshadweep administrator has Modi's ear, and trust

Lakshadweep administrator has Modi's ear, and trust

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Given Narendra Modi's trust in him, Praful Khoda Patel is unlikely to back down in Lakshadweep.

'Pulwama-like attack' averted in J-K

'Pulwama-like attack' averted in J-K

Rediff.com29 May 2020

A vehicle-borne IED blast was averted as security forces detected a car laden with 45 kg of explosives in Pulwama.

3 CRPF men killed in encounter with Naxals; girl dies in crossfire

3 CRPF men killed in encounter with Naxals; girl dies in crossfire

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The deceased CRPF personnel are assistant sub-inspectors Mahadeva P, 50, and Madan Pal Singh, 52, and head constable Saju O P, 47, officials said.

Militants lob grenade at CRPF camp in J&K, it misses target

Militants lob grenade at CRPF camp in J&K, it misses target

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Militants on Wednesday made an abortive bid to target a CRPF camp in Anantnag district, about 52 kms from Srinagar, by hurling a grenade which exploded by the roadside without causing any damage.

Assam violence: 1 woman killed, another hurt by NDFB

Assam violence: 1 woman killed, another hurt by NDFB

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

After a gap of nearly three months, suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland anti-talk faction insurgents in Assam, have launched a series of attacks gunning down one woman and injuring three others in two separate incidents in Kokrajhar district taking the toll to three in the last three days.