News for 'Guard of Honour'

Tri-services guard of honour for Supreme Commander Droupadi Murmu

Tri-services guard of honour for Supreme Commander Droupadi Murmu

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

After assuming office, President Murmu inspected a tri-services guard of honour at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Acharya Devvrat takes oath as Maharashtra Governor

Acharya Devvrat takes oath as Maharashtra Governor

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Acharya Devvrat was sworn in as the Governor of Maharashtra, taking over from C P Radhakrishnan. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court at Raj Bhavan.

Modi and Putin: Hug in airport, ride in car, dinner at 7, LKM

Modi and Putin: Hug in airport, ride in car, dinner at 7, LKM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit focused on strengthening ties with India, including defense cooperation and trade, amidst a changing geopolitical landscape.

PIX: Triumphant Richa Ghosh returns home to Siliguri's love

PIX: Triumphant Richa Ghosh returns home to Siliguri's love

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'My parents have the biggest role in what I have become. They always told me that if you dream, dream big.'

Tere Ishk Mein Review: Raanjhanaa Redux

Tere Ishk Mein Review: Raanjhanaa Redux

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Tere Ishk Mein is a disservice to brilliant actors like Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, who have poured their heart and soul into their performances in a story that fails to honour its characters, notes Divya Nair.

The Putin Visit: The US-Pakistan Connection

The Putin Visit: The US-Pakistan Connection

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Luckily for us, a Russia that is desperate to stay relevant in an emerging multipolar world finds in India a reliable geostrategic partner. The Russian proximity to India also keeps China from exploiting its economic dominance vis a vis Russia, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'It's For The Love Of The Country'

'It's For The Love Of The Country'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'The amount of respect we have for people who guard our borders and put the country first.' 'Why do they do this?' 'The chances of not coming back are so high. Still, they take that risk.' 'It's for the love of the country.'

SEE: President Murmu takes a sortie in Rafale

SEE: President Murmu takes a sortie in Rafale

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from the Air Force Station in Ambala. This follows a previous sortie in a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft in April 2023.

The New Found Importance Of Nitin Nabin

The New Found Importance Of Nitin Nabin

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'The move to appoint a person with a profile, markedly lower than the leader Nitin Nabin will replace, has the potential to put the brakes on the careers of several others in the party and government in the positions they currently hold,' points out Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

SA undone by 'inconsistent bounce', says batting coach

SA undone by 'inconsistent bounce', says batting coach

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'Of course, when you face a quality bowling attack, they can more often than not get the ball in the danger area and it does too much for you. And unfortunately, that's been the case today.'

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Israel's highest civilian award

Netanyahu nominates Trump for Israel's highest civilian award

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday nominated United States President Donald Trump for the Israel Prize, the country's highest civilian honour, hailing him as 'the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House'.

3 crew members killed as Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Gujarat

3 crew members killed as Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Three crew members were killed after a helicopter of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) crashed and caught fire at an airport on the outskirts of Gujarat's Porbandar city, police said.

26/11: 'India Must Never Forget'

26/11: 'India Must Never Forget'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'They came to our bedrooms, woke people who were sleeping, and shot them. For what? For what?'

Ex-skipper Afghan receives guard of honour from Namibia

Ex-skipper Afghan receives guard of honour from Namibia

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan received a guard of honour from Namibia's players as he walked out to bat in his final match for the country, in the T20 World Cup game in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Sardar Patel wanted to unite Kashmir with India, but...: Modi

Sardar Patel wanted to unite Kashmir with India, but...: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations at the Statue of Unity, commemorating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary with a unity pledge and parade.

Operation Guddar: Kulgam encounter enters 2nd day

Operation Guddar: Kulgam encounter enters 2nd day

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Gudar forest area of Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has entered its second day. Two terrorists and two soldiers have been killed in the ongoing gunbattle.

They Fought To The Last Man For India

They Fought To The Last Man For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

On November 18, 1962, 114 soldiers of the 13th Kumaon fought till the last man, and last bullet, in sub-zero temperatures, to beat back the huge Chinese army. We salute the Heroes of Rezang La.

PIX: Kohli gets guard of honour in his 100th Test

PIX: Kohli gets guard of honour in his 100th Test

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

The entire Team stood together to give Kohli a guard of honour.

SEE: RCB men give guard of honour to WPL champions

SEE: RCB men give guard of honour to WPL champions

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The jubilant Royal Challengers Bangalore celebrated their victorious Women's Premier League team in grand style on Tuesday.

PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

PIX: After 19 years, Devine bows out with a heavy heart

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Disappointing, wanted to go out on a high: Emotional Devine bids farewell to game

Op Sindoor: At Longewala, Army chief lauds soldiers guarding western front

Op Sindoor: At Longewala, Army chief lauds soldiers guarding western front

Rediff.com19 May 2025

He also reviewed the joint actions undertaken in coordination with the Indian Air Force and the Border Security Force, they said.

Kolkata law college suspends classes indefinitely

Kolkata law college suspends classes indefinitely

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The authorities of the South Calcutta Law College, where a student was allegedly by an alumnus and two of her seniors, decided to suspend classes for all students for an indefinite period, a notification issued on Monday said.

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

As someone who could not predict a single beat in advance, who was exhilarated by its audacity to throw random elements together and take chances all over the place, Sreehari Nair thinks Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira is one of the best films of the year.

General Dwivedi Meets Bhutan's King

General Dwivedi Meets Bhutan's King

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi called on Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

When Women In Blue Stayed At NRI Homes During Tours!

When Women In Blue Stayed At NRI Homes During Tours!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

There was no money, sponsors didn't make a beeline and foreign tours were an ordeal, but there were women of steel who believed in the old adage that "the show must go on." And Nutan Gavaskar was the first among equals, one of the torchbearers of the women's cricket movement in India back then in 1973.

26/11 Hero Bajrang Singh's Downfall And Capture

26/11 Hero Bajrang Singh's Downfall And Capture

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

How a Legendary Commando's Downfall Began with a Simple Meal: The Tale of Bajrang Singh's Capture.

Teammates' guard of honour marks Ishant's 100th Test

Teammates' guard of honour marks Ishant's 100th Test

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The 32-year-old pacer is only the second Indian fast bowler, after former captain Kapil Dev, to play 100 Test matches.

Pink Test special: Konstas honours family's cancer battle

Pink Test special: Konstas honours family's cancer battle

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Konstas revealed how his cousin died of leukemia and his grandpa of bowel cancer, and expressed hope the match at SCG would continue to raise awareness about the disease.

Lal Chowk, Kashmir's Most Iconic Address

Lal Chowk, Kashmir's Most Iconic Address

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Lal Chowk in the heart of Srinagar was Kashmir's leading venue for protests where fortified defences had been set up by security forces. Today a group of youngsters dances at the Chowk and makes reels.

Ratan Tata's last rites performed with state honours

Ratan Tata's last rites performed with state honours

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The final rites of renowned industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata were performed with full state honours at a central Mumbai crematorium on Thursday evening. The Mumbai police paid tribute to Tata with a gun salute.

Gavaskar: Siraj has debunked this business of workload

Gavaskar: Siraj has debunked this business of workload

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'When you are playing for your country, forget the aches and the pains. On the border, do you think that the jawans are complaining about cold.'

PIX: New Zealand's guard of honour for Australia captain Aaron Finch

PIX: New Zealand's guard of honour for Australia captain Aaron Finch

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Finch received a grand 'Guard of Honour' from the New Zealand players

The Search For Survivors

The Search For Survivors

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Modi to visit China for SCO summit after 7 yrs amid thaw in bilateral ties

Modi to visit China for SCO summit after 7 yrs amid thaw in bilateral ties

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking his first visit in over seven years. The visit signals a potential improvement in India-China relations after recent tensions.

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

As a protege of Shinzo Abe, Takaichi is expected to scale bilateral ties much higher. Trade and investment shall grow. People-to-people contacts shall be scaled up, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Op Sindoor takes centre stage at Red Fort on I-Day

Op Sindoor takes centre stage at Red Fort on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

The bilingual -- Hindi and English -- invitation cards for I-Day anniversary celebrations carry this image on the top right corner of the invite, while the silhouetted image of the Chenab bridge, the world's tallest railway arch bridge, sits at the lower side of the cards, which have largely being issued online via 'Aamantran' website of the Ministry of Defence.

Cook gets guard of honour from Indian team

Cook gets guard of honour from Indian team

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

His highest Test score of 294 came against India at Birmingham during the 2011 series.

Brush With Death

Brush With Death

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Son breaks down in final Spurs game

Son breaks down in final Spurs game

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The 33-year-old Son, who is under contract until 2026, is set to leave Spurs after a decade.

Modi announces Rs 4,850 crore Line of Credit to Maldives

Modi announces Rs 4,850 crore Line of Credit to Maldives

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu held talks focusing on trade, defence, and infrastructure cooperation, signaling a turnaround in relations after a period of strain.