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Govt denies being spooked by the Army in 2012

Govt denies being spooked by the Army in 2012

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

A fresh controversy has erupted over the movement of two Army units near Delhi in 2012 with the then DGMO Lt Gen A K Choudhary saying there may have been "distrust" between the Army and government on the issue, a view rejected on Friday by the National Security Advisor.

President confers gallantry awards

President confers gallantry awards

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra were posthumously awarded to Major David Manlun and Major Satish Dahiya, who lost their lives while fighting with terrorists in Nagaland and Jammu and Kashmir.

Congress blinks, GST bill likely in RS on Tuesday

Congress blinks, GST bill likely in RS on Tuesday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma succeed in convincing Rahul Gandhi of zero returns in blocking Parliament.

Nepal PM blames Indians for spreading COVID-19

Nepal PM blames Indians for spreading COVID-19

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Speaking about the COVID-19 pandemic in Parliament on Tuesday, Oli said it has become very difficult for Nepal to contain the spread of the deadly virus due to the flow of people from outside.

Arunachal Pradesh assembly dissolved

Arunachal Pradesh assembly dissolved

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Arunachal Pradesh assembly was late Thursday night dissolved by Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma on the recommendation of the state cabinet, which demanded holding of state elections along with Lok Sabha polls next month.

Bullet-ridden body of Army jawan abducted by terrorists found

Bullet-ridden body of Army jawan abducted by terrorists found

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Aurangzeb was abducted when he was on his way home in Rajouri district for Eid celebrations.

In Mizoram, BJP, Congress join hands to rule district council

In Mizoram, BJP, Congress join hands to rule district council

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

A local Congress leader said that the alliance would not have any bearing in Delhi or in the coming election to the assembly in the north eastern state.

India, Bangladesh agree to erect a new fence on the border

India, Bangladesh agree to erect a new fence on the border

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

India shares a 4,096-km border with Bangladesh.

India's 6 super achievers in Asia's powerful women list

India's 6 super achievers in Asia's powerful women list

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Six Indian women have made it to Asia's most powerful women list released by Forbes.

PIX: Sonam, Harshvardhan win at Sansui Stardust awards

PIX: Sonam, Harshvardhan win at Sansui Stardust awards

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

A look at pictures from the big night.

OROP row: Veterans accuse Govt of 'shifting goalpost'

OROP row: Veterans accuse Govt of 'shifting goalpost'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The Deadlock over 'One rank, One Pension' persisted on Thursday with agitating ex-servicemen accusing the government of "constantly shifting goalpost" and "wasting time" even as a fresh round of back-channel talks were held.

Last journey of martyred jawans begins from Poonch

Last journey of martyred jawans begins from Poonch

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The last journey of the five jawans martyred in the attack by Pakistan soldiers began in the evening from Poonch town with Army officers laying wreaths on their caskets.

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The five-six men, wearing saffron T-shirts and kurta, started the sloganeering when the train was about to halt at the metro station, according to a PTI reporter who was at the spot.

Comic book chronicling valour, sacrifice of army men released

Comic book chronicling valour, sacrifice of army men released

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

As the country paid tributes to the 1965 war heroes on Friday, a special comic book chronicling the life, valour and sacrifice of 21 awardees of the Param Vir Chakra, the nation's highest military decoration, was released.

OROP: PMO steps in; Delhi Police 'regrets' crackdown

OROP: PMO steps in; Delhi Police 'regrets' crackdown

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Stepping in to pacify agitating ex-servicemen over the 'One Rank One Pension' issue, Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday held talks with representatives of the protesters who have agreed not to escalate their agitation for next 10 days.

Focus on Yuvraj as India hope for rain-free 2nd ODI

Focus on Yuvraj as India hope for rain-free 2nd ODI

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Yuvraj Singh's patchy form and fear of inclement weather will be paramount when India take on the West Indies in the second One Day International, in Port of Spain on Sunday.

India, Nepal armies train hard at Pithoragarh

India, Nepal armies train hard at Pithoragarh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

On till February 21, the 'Surya Kiran' series of exercises are aimed at enhancing inter-operability between the Indian and the Nepalese Army units in jungle warfare and counter terrorism operations in the mountainous terrain. The training also focuses on humanitarian aid and disaster relief, including medical and aviation support.

J&K: One lakh evacuated, focus shifted to relief

J&K: One lakh evacuated, focus shifted to relief

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Flood waters receded further in Kashmir Valley on Thursday enabling rescue teams to evacuate another 2000 stranded people and provide crucial supplies for people desperately waiting for help in submerged areas.

BrahMos successfully penetrates hardened targets in army test

BrahMos successfully penetrates hardened targets in army test

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The army on Mondqay successfully test-fired an advanced version of the 290-km range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile which penetrated and destroyed a "hardened target" in the Pokhran firing range in Rajasthan.

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Concern is growing among healthcare experts who believe that if people do not follow the lockdown or social distancing seriously, the situation can quickly go out of control.

'Kangana Ranaut has daring fashion sense'

'Kangana Ranaut has daring fashion sense'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

GenNext designer Sumiran Sharma, 30, of ANAAM talks about his collection, design inspiration and why he wants to style Kangana Ranaut.

Four states get new governors, two shifted

Four states get new governors, two shifted

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Four new governors -- three of whom are Bharatiya Janata Party leaders including Tathagata Roy for Tripura and Draupadi Murmu for Jharkhand - have been appointed by President Pranab Mukherjee.

Congress slams government, says Swamy is Modi's mask

Congress slams government, says Swamy is Modi's mask

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Ghulam Nabi Azad said Congress was not afraid of "targeting" by the Modi dispensation and asserted that the more the party is attacked, the sooner it will return to power.

Fresh probe into Pathribal encounter not ruled out

Fresh probe into Pathribal encounter not ruled out

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

A fresh probe into the Pathribal encounter case is not ruled out in view of the major controversy that has erupted after the Army gave a clean chit to its personnel in the infamous incident which took place in Kashmir in 2000.

We are asking for our due, not begging for a favour, say ex-servicemen

We are asking for our due, not begging for a favour, say ex-servicemen

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Veterans bemoan the 'lack of intention' shown by the Modi sarkar, who seem to have reneged on their poll promise.

#GetTrendy: 12 looks you'll want to wear NOW!

#GetTrendy: 12 looks you'll want to wear NOW!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Become an icon of culture and style with these beautiful fashion trends.

Army apprehends Pak's Border Action Team attack, security heightened

Army apprehends Pak's Border Action Team attack, security heightened

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Apprehending attack by Pakistan's Border Action Team on forward posts and patrol parties in the run up to Republic Day, Army has sounded an alert along the boundary with Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir.

Unified Command reviews Bodo poll security

Unified Command reviews Bodo poll security

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

The joint operation group of the Unified Command structure reviewed security scenario in the four Bodoland Territorial Area Districts in view of the Bodoland Territorial Council polls scheduled on April 8, a defence spokesman said on Friday.

PHOTOS: Sunrisers win by 7 wickets, Daredevils out of IPL

PHOTOS: Sunrisers win by 7 wickets, Daredevils out of IPL

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Delhi Daredevils paid the price for flawed team selection and poor fielding as Sunrisers Hyderabad pushed them towards exit door with a seven-wicket victory in an IPL encounter, in Hyderabad, on Saturday night.

Jawan killed in yet another Pak ceasefire violation along LoC

Jawan killed in yet another Pak ceasefire violation along LoC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

An army jawan was killed on Tuesday night when Pakistani troops opened fire at Indian forward posts in Balakote sub-sector along the Line of Control in Poonch district in what is stated to be the second ceasefire violation of the day and the eighth in less than a week.

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

A 20-year-old Kshamaya Daniel has her first experience of an Indian fashion week. She survives it to pen this photo diary of her colourful, adrenaline-packed experiences.

SC fixes Nov 14 to hear pleas against Article 370 move

SC fixes Nov 14 to hear pleas against Article 370 move

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The apex court also put embargo on filing of any fresh writ petition challenging constitutional validity on abrogation of Article 370.

Ranji: Mumbai's edge vs Railways; Pant leads Delhi fightback

Ranji: Mumbai's edge vs Railways; Pant leads Delhi fightback

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Mumbai held a slight advantage against Railways at stumps on day two after a gritty 110 from Suryakumar Yadav in the Ranji Trophy Group A match in Mysore on Sunday. Mumbai, resuming at an overnight 244 for five, went on to score 345 courtesy Yadav, who started the day on 60. Captain and leggie Karn Sharma led from the front for Railways, adding two wickets to his overnight tally to complete a five-wicket haul.

Pakistani troops violate ceasefire 9 times in 4 days

Pakistani troops violate ceasefire 9 times in 4 days

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Pakistani troops continued breaching the ceasefire along the LoC for the fourth successive day on Saturday by resorting to unprovoked firing and shelling, while two persons have been injured and several houses damaged in Jammu region overnight due to the violation.

All you need to know about the seats going to polls in first phase

All you need to know about the seats going to polls in first phase

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com gives the lowdown on the constituencies going to polls in the first phase on April 11.

Cross-LoC strikes happened in past too: FS contradicts Parrikar

Cross-LoC strikes happened in past too: FS contradicts Parrikar

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar gave this information to the Parliamentary Committee on Exernal Affairs.

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday evening released its first list of 54 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Behind the BJP's astounding electoral success is a small army of dedicated lieutenants marshalled by Amit Shah.

This travel startup lets you take an intellectual vacation

This travel startup lets you take an intellectual vacation

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

There is a vacation for every personality type here!

Jaipur ODI: Rohit, Virat take India to emphatic win over Australia

Jaipur ODI: Rohit, Virat take India to emphatic win over Australia

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

An inspired India pulled off an incredible nine-wicket win over Australia in the second cricket one-dayer, achieving the second highest ever run chase in ODI history in what turned out to be a high scoring contest.