News for 'Guard of Honour'

Have you met Michael Jackson's daughter?

Have you met Michael Jackson's daughter?

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Paris Jackson, 19, is set to begin her career in modelling.

He was not AWOL: Laura Bush

He was not AWOL: Laura Bush

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

50 nations, 90 ships... stage set for International Fleet Review

50 nations, 90 ships... stage set for International Fleet Review

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The Eastern Naval Command is all geared up to host the International Fleet Review in the Bay of Bengal off Visakhpatnam coast which begins on Wednesday, a mega event that will witness participation from nearly 50 countries.

India's response to Pakistan's desire for better ties discouraging: Sharif

India's response to Pakistan's desire for better ties discouraging: Sharif

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Sharif said the Kashmir issue is the bone of contention between the two neighbours and it will have to be resolved for peace and stability in the region.

Football Focus: Mourinho complains about schedule

Football Focus: Mourinho complains about schedule

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Manchester City must rebuild for title challenge: Guardiola

A salute for Major Suman Gawani

A salute for Major Suman Gawani

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Major Suman Gawani, who served as a UN Peacekeeper in South Sudan, is the first Indian to receive the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. 'On seeing the Indian flag on my uniform,' she says,' the locals would get very excited and say, 'Hindi, Hindi'.'

Ranieri to make 'emotional' return to Stamford Bridge

Ranieri to make 'emotional' return to Stamford Bridge

Rediff.com14 May 2016

LeicesterCity manager Claudio Ranieri says it will be "amazing" to walk onto the pitch as a league champion on Sunday at Chelsea, the club that sacked him 12 years ago.

Armed with HC order, women activists head to Shani temple

Armed with HC order, women activists head to Shani temple

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Around 25 activists proceeded for the temple on Saturday morning in 2-3 small vehicles.

PHOTO ALBUM: PM Modi charms Canada

PHOTO ALBUM: PM Modi charms Canada

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Here are some of the top moments from his visit to Ottawa and Toronto.

NE suffering from infiltration due to Congress policies: PM

NE suffering from infiltration due to Congress policies: PM

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'You had earlier sent a Prime Minister from Assam (referring to Manmohan Singh) whom people do not even remember now'

Why the law never caught up with Kuldeep Sengar

Why the law never caught up with Kuldeep Sengar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

According to an insider, "Winning is all that matters to the BJP. The leaders were warned that he was an undesirable character but they said look at his victory margin."

PHOTOS: Trumps attend state banquet hosted by Queen

PHOTOS: Trumps attend state banquet hosted by Queen

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Queen Elizabeth II used her banquet speech to subtly remind the visiting US President that the international institutions set up after the World War II were designed to ensure the horrors of conflict were not repeated.

I don't ask about location or opponent when it comes to playing for India: Paes

I don't ask about location or opponent when it comes to playing for India: Paes

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'We did not want India to either default or forfeit this tie'

When US Presidents visited India

When US Presidents visited India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump will be visiting India -- Ahmedabad and Delhi -- on February 24 and 25 on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Let's assess earlier American presidential visits to India.

It sucked being in vacuum of Big Four: Andy Roddick

It sucked being in vacuum of Big Four: Andy Roddick

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Andy Roddick said on Saturday he was honoured to have played in the era of the Big Four, but also acknowledged that they caused him no end of frustration during his career.

Vice Admiral Lanba takes over as naval chief

Vice Admiral Lanba takes over as naval chief

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Vice Admiral Lanba, 58, is a qualified specialist in navigation and direction course and will have a full three-year-term in office till May 31, 2019.

Tributes paid to former Arunachal CM Kalikho Pul

Tributes paid to former Arunachal CM Kalikho Pul

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Locals, along with many other dignitaries, paid floral tributes to the former chief minister at his official residence.

A grateful nation and a proud school

A grateful nation and a proud school

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

'It was not surprising that joining the armed forces was one of the priority professions that the students strived for. Probably, the training in school helped adjusting to the regimentalised life of the fauj.'

EPL: Arsenal mark Wenger's final home game with win; Chelsea close on top four

EPL: Arsenal mark Wenger's final home game with win; Chelsea close on top four

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Chelsea moved within two points of fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League after a 1-0 victory over Liverpool thanks to an Olivier Giroud header at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Wish to dedicate this post to women, says first female paramilitary chief

Wish to dedicate this post to women, says first female paramilitary chief

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Ramasundram, who was the Director of National Crime Records Bureau in her previous posting, is the first woman chief in over six-decade-long combined history of the five paramilitary forces.

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea secure UCL spot, Arsenal miss out

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea secure UCL spot, Arsenal miss out

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Images from English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

'We soldiers fight for the Indians standing behind us'

'We soldiers fight for the Indians standing behind us'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'When people who are safe in their homes think that everything is peaceful -- 'kuch nahi ho raha hai' -- it is because a band of soldiers has already stopped that from happening and the anti-nationals have been neutralised.'

PM Modi arrives in Myanmar, meets President Kyaw

PM Modi arrives in Myanmar, meets President Kyaw

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

"Had a wonderful meeting with President U Htin Kyaw," Modi tweeted along with some pictures of the meeting.

India hasn't forgotten, won't forget Pulwama attack: Doval

India hasn't forgotten, won't forget Pulwama attack: Doval

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The NSA said the country will always be indebted to security personnel and their families.

Why India's disaster responders are unhappy

Why India's disaster responders are unhappy

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Many in the specialised force feel they are not being treated on par with those in the armed forces. Sahil Makkar reports

Indian Navy commissions new fast attack craft 'INS Tihayu'

Indian Navy commissions new fast attack craft 'INS Tihayu'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

INS Tihayu, specifically built for meeting needs of extended coastal and offshore surveillance and patrol, has a length of 49.9 metres and maximum breadth of 7.5 meters.

Modi begins 'groundbreaking' visit, Netanyahu says 'historic'

Modi begins 'groundbreaking' visit, Netanyahu says 'historic'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

In a break from protocol, Netanyahu received Modi at the Ben-Gurion International Airport.

Flying kites, visit to mosque: All in a day's work for PM in Indonesia

Flying kites, visit to mosque: All in a day's work for PM in Indonesia

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling again! The Pradhan Sevak is in Indonesia on the first leg of his three-nation tour to East Asia. This is Modi's first-ever official visit to Indonesia and before the visit, the PM hoped that the meet would cement the political, economic and strategic interest of the two friendly maritime neighbours.

'#ThankYouSanga' tributes pour in for Sri Lankan great Sangakkara

'#ThankYouSanga' tributes pour in for Sri Lankan great Sangakkara

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

As the stylish left-hander, Kumar Sangakkara, draws curtains to his illustrious career, here are tributes pouring from him from across the world.

UP Police on alert; social media being monitored: DGP

UP Police on alert; social media being monitored: DGP

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The top cop of the state said despite the verdict coming out last week every district is on a "high state of preparedness" and no untoward incident has been reported so far.

What strained ties? It's all smiles as Obama meets China' Xi

What strained ties? It's all smiles as Obama meets China' Xi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held formal talks with his US counterpart Barack Obama, a day after the two leaders pledged to push forward a new type of major-country relations between the world's two largest economies.

Indrani, Peter, Sanjeev: A morning at the Sheena Bora trial

Indrani, Peter, Sanjeev: A morning at the Sheena Bora trial

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'A man, probably a lawyer, in black trousers and a white shirt, next to me, was talking to a woman in white.' 'My stock-taking stopped frozen in its tracks.' 'I was sitting almost right next to Indrani Mukerjea.'

Modi holds talks with Italian PM, breathes life into strained ties

Modi holds talks with Italian PM, breathes life into strained ties

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Italian PM Paolo Gentiloni's visit is the first prime ministerial trip from Italy in more than a decade.

Messi is Europe's top scorer for 3rd straight year

Messi is Europe's top scorer for 3rd straight year

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Lionel Messi has become the first player to win Europe's Golden Shoe award for three straight years after his nearest challenger Kylian Mbappe failed to score the four goals he needed in Paris St Germain's final league match of the season on Friday.

Questions that linger over CDS Rawat

Questions that linger over CDS Rawat

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

'Is the appointment of a CDS likely to achieve the creation of battle-ready, tri-service military commands, from the current 17 single-service commands?', asks Ajai Shukla.

India must be ready to use might if need arises: President

India must be ready to use might if need arises: President

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Cautioning against various threats facing the subcontinent, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said it was imperative for India to have an effective deterrence and strong defence to promote development and it must be prepared to use its "might" if the need arises.

Modi becomes first Indian PM to visit Sri Lanka in 28 years

Modi becomes first Indian PM to visit Sri Lanka in 28 years

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flew into Colombo in the early hours for a historic visit during which he is expected to hold talks with the country's top leadership.

Brendon McCullum scores 47 in ODI swansong

Brendon McCullum scores 47 in ODI swansong

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Brendon McCullum's final one-day international innings ended as spectacularly as it began when the New Zealand captain was dismissed for 47 in the series finale against Australia in Hamilton on Monday.

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'It is just that they are not in the limelight in a city like Mumbai.' 'It is not a lonely journey, but a tough journey for sure.'