News for 'Guard of Honour'

ATK Mohun Bagan down Fowler's EB in first ISL derby

ATK Mohun Bagan down Fowler's EB in first ISL derby

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

As in their last match against Kerala Blasters, ATKMB struggled to get going initially, while SCEB made some fine attacking moves but lacked the finishing touches.

Racial injustice hits home for US athletes

Racial injustice hits home for US athletes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Many Black athletes have spoken out about their treatment by the police.

How Rafale will be inducted in the IAF

How Rafale will be inducted in the IAF

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The entire base must be spic and span with flags fluttering along the roads. Everything that moves will be washed and bedecked with the best while everything that is static will be painted afresh, observes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Unnao: Murder case booked, no apparent injury marks on girls' bodies

Unnao: Murder case booked, no apparent injury marks on girls' bodies

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Police on Thursday registered a case of murder into the deaths of two teenage girls whose bodies were found in a field in Unnao even as a post-mortem revealed no injury marks.

In PHOTOS: PM Modi's day aboard INS Vikramaditya

In PHOTOS: PM Modi's day aboard INS Vikramaditya

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday embarked on INS Vikramaditya, India's largest warship aircraft carrier. This is first outing on a military asset.

Army Chief Gen Naravane meets Nepal counterpart

Army Chief Gen Naravane meets Nepal counterpart

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Naravane is scheduled to meet Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Friday.

Our prompt action in Ladakh shows combat readiness: IAF chief

Our prompt action in Ladakh shows combat readiness: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

In an address to the air warriors on the occasion of the 89th Air Force Day, the Chief of Air Staff also said that the IAF must demonstrate to the nation that external forces will not be allowed to violate its territory.

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

It will never be possible to recreate an exact account of this epic battle to remember and honour other brave jawans, but one thing that the nation will always do is to bow down their heads in respect and reverence at the war memorial at Chushul called 'The Rezang La War Memorial -- Ahir Dham'.

R K Mathur sworn-in as first L-G of Ladakh

R K Mathur sworn-in as first L-G of Ladakh

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

After the swearing-in, Mathur, who was given a guard of honour at the venue by the Ladakh Police, said a lot of development activities needed to be carried out in the border areas.

Maharana Pratap was greater than Akbar, says Yogi Adityanath

Maharana Pratap was greater than Akbar, says Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The chief minister added that the Rajput king was relevant even today.

Meet India's centenarian WWII hero

Meet India's centenarian WWII hero

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

During the World War, Singh fought alongside the Allied Forces in North West Frontier province, Eritrea, Abyssinia (now Ethiopia), Libya, Egypt and Italy.

Army top brass to review situation in Ladakh at 4-day conference

Army top brass to review situation in Ladakh at 4-day conference

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The commanders will also deliberate on a slew of long-pending reform measures like cutting down on ceremonial practices and non-military activities to ensure a rational distribution of resources, they said.

Mexico: President Patil's protocol gaffe

Mexico: President Patil's protocol gaffe

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

President Pratibha Patil gave protocol jitters as she inadvertently passed the tricolour at the ceremonial reception without bowing, but quickly went back after her attention was drawn by the Mexican guard commander. Patil, who was inspecting a guard of honour by the Mexican Presidential Guards, walked past the Mexican flag without realising that her Mexican counterpart Felipe Calderon had stopped to pay respect to his country's flag.

PHOTOS: New army chief's first day in office

PHOTOS: New army chief's first day in office

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

On his first day in office, Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag on Friday inspected the guard of honour and paid tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti.

Sasikala eyes comeback as AIADMK's jubilee fete begins

Sasikala eyes comeback as AIADMK's jubilee fete begins

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

She unfurled the AIADMK flag at the T Nagar memorial of party founder and late Chief Minister M G Ramachandran in Chennai and a plaque unveiled on the occasion addressed her as party 'general secretary,' which was strongly opposed by the main opposition party.

We won't defend title, we will attack next one, says Klopp

We won't defend title, we will attack next one, says Klopp

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Liverpool will be given a guard of honour by City's players when the top two sides meet at the Etihad on Thursday.

Why Jyotiraditya fell out with the Gandhis

Why Jyotiraditya fell out with the Gandhis

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

In some ways, Jyotiraditya parting ways with the Gandhis was similar to the saga of the Gandhis and the Bachchans, largely a story of friendship that turned sour. A fascinating excerpt from Rasheed Kidwai's The House Of Scindias: A Saga Of Power, Politics And Intrigue.

Trump: Soleimani contributed to terror plots in UK, India

Trump: Soleimani contributed to terror plots in UK, India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Gen Soleimani was killed in a US airstrike on Friday. Trump alleged that Soleimani has been perpetrating acts of terror to destabilise the Middle East for the last 20 yrs.

In photos: Canada's first Sikh defence minister returns to India

In photos: Canada's first Sikh defence minister returns to India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Harjit Singh Sajjan is the first Sikh to hold the top defence job in a foreign land. And this is his first official trip to the country of his birth.

Valmikis of Jammu win 63-yr-long battle for domicile

Valmikis of Jammu win 63-yr-long battle for domicile

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

The revocation of provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution has given a new lease of life to over 3,000 Valmiki community members who live on the land that was allocated to their ancestors when they shifted to Jammu from Punjab's Gurdaspur district on invitation of the erstwhile state government in 1957.

NaMo's Namaste London!

NaMo's Namaste London!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

How Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first day in London unfolded.

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

In this event, it is the IAF that showed true professionalism, telling the boss they weren't going to fly in that weather. You can see what professionalism and moral courage it takes to say no to your prime minister. Only things like that can keep him safe, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Iran minister in Pak, busting Jundullah on agenda

Iran minister in Pak, busting Jundullah on agenda

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Iran has for long claimed that members of Jundullah, a Baloch Sunni militant group, are active in Pakistan's Balochistan province and get support from some intelligence officials there.

Former India opener Chetan Chauhan succumbs to COVID-19

Former India opener Chetan Chauhan succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Chetan Chauhan, who had been admitted in a hospital after being tested positive for COVID-19, breathed his last on Sunday.

Amid Covid shadow, PM to address nation from Red Fort

Amid Covid shadow, PM to address nation from Red Fort

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

All eyes will be on what the prime minister says as his August 15 addresses have often been marked by big announcements, his government's achievements and bringing to people's attention what he believes to be the major challenges facing the country.

Terror threat: Infosys get elite commandos

Terror threat: Infosys get elite commandos

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Software giant Infosys on Friday came under the security blanket of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), becoming the first private firm to be protected by the force which usually guards government installations.

Infosys first firm to get CISF protection

Infosys first firm to get CISF protection

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

With corporate establishments coming under terror radar, software giant Infosys Technologies in Bangalore on Friday became the first private setup to get the cover of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) which usually guards only government installations.

Drishyam 2 review

Drishyam 2 review

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Drishyam 2 fulfills all the criteria required for a blockbuster in terms of story, message, performances and execution, aplauds Divya Nair.

Punjab ACP dies of COVID-19, state announces Rs 50 lakh ex gratia

Punjab ACP dies of COVID-19, state announces Rs 50 lakh ex gratia

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

ACP (North) Anil Kohli breathed his last at the SPS Hospital, Ludhiana, Civil Surgeon Rajesh Bagga said. On Friday, the Punjab government had given its go-ahead to the hospital to conduct plasma therapy on the police officer.

Has the Taliban Really Changed?

Has the Taliban Really Changed?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'The really striking thing is that the Taliban has suo moto presented to us certain firm benchmarks against which it expects us to hold to account the Taliban rulers's actions in the period ahead' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

SEE: IAF shows off its strength at parade

SEE: IAF shows off its strength at parade

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The grandeur and might of the various types of aircraft in the Indian Air Force were on full display on the occasion of the 88th Air Force Day celebrations on Thursday.

Srinagar terror attack: Body of AP jawan laid to rest

Srinagar terror attack: Body of AP jawan laid to rest

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The mortal remains of soldier M Yadaiah, who was killed in a militant attack in Kashmir earlier this week, were laid to rest at his native Mahabubnagar district in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday.

Mary Kom on doping: Some coaches lead their wards the wrong way

Mary Kom on doping: Some coaches lead their wards the wrong way

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Coaches being hand-in-gloves with athletes in usage of banned substances to win medals and later financial rewards from the government is well known in Indian sports but few have aired their views in public.

Officer's enclave in memory of NSG commando Unnikrishnan

Officer's enclave in memory of NSG commando Unnikrishnan

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

An officer's enclave in memory of National Security Guard commando Sandeep Unnikrishnan, killed while fighting terrorists in Taj Hotel in the November 2008 Mumbai attacks, was unveiled in the presence of his parents in Bangalore in Friday.

Sachin Tendulkar delights fans, congratulate the Master Blaster

Sachin Tendulkar delights fans, congratulate the Master Blaster

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

The fans came in huge numbers on Day 2 and the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar did not disappoint them.

Mutual trust between India, China must: Li Keqiang

Mutual trust between India, China must: Li Keqiang

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Monday said peace and regional stability cannot be a reality without strategic mutual trust between China and India.

Country saddened by insult to Tricolour on R-Day: PM

Country saddened by insult to Tricolour on R-Day: PM

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, Modi maintained that his government is committed to "modernising" farming and has been taking many steps.

PHOTOS: Maximum City showers maximum love on Chhetri, Indian football

PHOTOS: Maximum City showers maximum love on Chhetri, Indian football

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Bhaichung Bhutia and I M Vijayan were there, the fans too were there, and the magnet that drew them all into the Mumbai Football Arena for India's Intercontinental Cup game against Kenya was Sunil Chhetri.

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi on 3-day India visit

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi on 3-day India visit

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

After participating in the BRICS-BIMSTEC Outreach Summit in Goa, Myanmarese leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi arrived in Delhi for an official three-day trip to India.

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

PIX: Messi powers Barcelona to big win; Leicester down West Brom

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona crushed Getafe 5-2 on Thursday to stay in the hunt for the La Liga title.