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'No man can do more than give his life for his country'

'No man can do more than give his life for his country'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

At this time, sixty years ago, Brigadier John Parshuram Dalvi and a majority of his men were captured as prisoners of war by the Chinese during the 1962 war. His son Michael Dalvi, 77, has preserved his father's memory and the story of the gallant men of the 7th Infantry Brigade with honour.

Five women held in Kerala NEET frisking row, NTA sets up fact-finding team

Five women held in Kerala NEET frisking row, NTA sets up fact-finding team

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The five women were arrested after interrogation by the police team probing the case, a police official told PTI.

India's first woman permanent representative to UN assumes charge

India's first woman permanent representative to UN assumes charge

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

A 1987-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, Kamboj was previously Ambassador of India to Bhutan and was in June appointed India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, succeeding Ambassador T S Tirumurti.

ED arrests Sukesh Chandrashekhar in fresh money laundering case

ED arrests Sukesh Chandrashekhar in fresh money laundering case

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The fresh charges against Chandrashekhar pertain to Rs 3.5 crore that Malvinder Singh's wife Japna is alleged to have paid after she was conned that this money would be used to bail her husband out.

Pilot yet again attacks Gehlot govt over exam paper leaks

Pilot yet again attacks Gehlot govt over exam paper leaks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Addressing a kisan sammelan in Jhunjhunu, Pilot also targeted the government over the political appointments of retired bureaucrats instead of party workers.

Rahul sentenced in offence that was not serious: Gujarat HC told

Rahul sentenced in offence that was not serious: Gujarat HC told

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Justice Hemant Prachchhak of the high court took up the criminal revision application filed by Gandhi challenging the April 20 order of the sessions court.

Fire on board aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, no casualties reported

Fire on board aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, no casualties reported

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

They said all personnel on board the warship were safe.

War memorial dedicated to 22 heroes of 1971 conflict in Jammu

War memorial dedicated to 22 heroes of 1971 conflict in Jammu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The bravehearts belonged to 16th Battalion of the Punjab Regiment - an illustrious 'Infantry Paltan' whose name is etched in the history due to their courage and fearlessness, the spokesman said.

The Must-Visit City By The Lake

The Must-Visit City By The Lake

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The elegant architecture, tree-lined roads, delightful gardens, delicious food, art and military history make Chandigarh an ideal short-trip destination.

MSMEs caught between a rock and a hard place

MSMEs caught between a rock and a hard place

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Politicians and Twitter warriors around the globe have a new buzzword among them: Net zero. Everyone appears to be keen to state their commitment to net zero, with India providing an outlay of Rs 35,000 crore to achieve energy transition and net-zero objectives in its Budget for FY24, even as the latest and final report by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that current efforts are not enough to curb global warming. A number of small factory owners and businesses, however, have pointed out that the transition to net-zero emissions will cost them hugely.

Manipur landslide: Toll rises to 29, 34 missing; rains hit rescue mission

Manipur landslide: Toll rises to 29, 34 missing; rains hit rescue mission

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The toll in the landslide at a railway construction site in Manipur's Noney district rose to 24 on Saturday with 38 people still missing, officials said.

Is he being honoured for a decision, asks Cong on Sathasivam's appointment

Is he being honoured for a decision, asks Cong on Sathasivam's appointment

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Slamming the move to appoint former Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam as Kerala governor, Congress on Tuesday wondered whether the government was "pleased" with his judgement in the Amit Shah case.

'This is a loud message to national parties...'

'This is a loud message to national parties...'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

'... that they should listen to people of the soil of the North East and find a permanent solution to tribal problems.'

Former Pak ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Fawad Chaudhry arrested

Former Pak ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Fawad Chaudhry arrested

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A video shared by Qureshi's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on Twitter shows plain-clothed men taking him away, with him waving at party workers before departing from the location where he was detained.

Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House

Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali reception at the White House in what they called the largest since the People's House started celebrating the festival during the George Bush administration.

Parents arrested for killing daughter, dumping body on Yamuna expressway

Parents arrested for killing daughter, dumping body on Yamuna expressway

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

A young woman, whose body was found in a red trolley bag on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura, was allegedly killed by her father and her mother helped him dispose of the corpse, the police said.

130 Indian Americans appointed to key positions in Biden admin

130 Indian Americans appointed to key positions in Biden admin

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

"This is something to be proud of," said Raj Panjabi, who is currently serving as Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefence on the White House National Security Council.

Nov 3 Poll Huge Test For Uddhav-Shinde-BJP

Nov 3 Poll Huge Test For Uddhav-Shinde-BJP

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'The margin of victory or loss would make both camps rethink their strategies for the 2024 assembly election in Maharashtra.'

V Krishnamurthy, PSUs' turnaround man, dies at 97

V Krishnamurthy, PSUs' turnaround man, dies at 97

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Venkataraman Krishnamurthy, who is considered as the turnaround man of several Indian corporate houses like BHEL, Maruti Udyog, SAIL and Gail (India), passed away on Sunday at the age of 97. Krishnamurthy is considered as "the father of public sector undertakings in India" by many in India Inc. Born in the temple town of Tamil Nadu's Karuveli, he started his career as an airfield technician during the Second World War.

SC to hear pleas on hate speech after 6 weeks, issues notice to home ministry

SC to hear pleas on hate speech after 6 weeks, issues notice to home ministry

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The top court said the secretary may collate necessary information by corresponding directly with the secretary of the home department of respective states and UTs within three weeks and compile it state-wise.

When A Param Vir Chakra Hero Retires

When A Param Vir Chakra Hero Retires

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

A salute to the youngest Param Vir Chakra Awardee, Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Yogendra Singh Yadav who has retired from the Indian Army.

Taiwan getting ready for war with China: Report

Taiwan getting ready for war with China: Report

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Taiwan had shifted its purchases of large military platforms and systems, like fighter jets and naval vessels, to smaller lethal anti-ship and surface-to-air-missiles, reported The Singapore Post citing local media.

Narada case: WB guv okays prosecution of top TMC leaders

Narada case: WB guv okays prosecution of top TMC leaders

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The Narada sting tapes, made public before the 2016 assembly elections in West Bengal, were claimed to have been shot in 2014, wherein people resembling TMC ministers, MPs and MLAs were allegedly seen receiving money from representatives of a fictitious company in lieu of promised favours.

A General Retires

A General Retires

Rediff.com1 May 2022

'General Naravane was a soldier's soldier,' the defence ministry said.

Bengal minister under fire over remarks on Prez Murmu

Bengal minister under fire over remarks on Prez Murmu

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

After the video clip of his comments went viral, Giri apologised for making such a remark.

The judiciary must fight for its honour

The judiciary must fight for its honour

Rediff.com18 May 2018

If the judiciary loses this fight, it will suffer irreparable damage and all of us citizens will be the losers.

Army pays tribute to first PVC awardee, Maj Somnath Sharma

Army pays tribute to first PVC awardee, Maj Somnath Sharma

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Army on Wednesday paid tributes to legendary war hero and its first Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Somnath Sharma who laid down his life while fighting tribal invaders from Pakistan in 1947.

No girl asked to remove innerwear at NEET centre: Official tells NTA

No girl asked to remove innerwear at NEET centre: Official tells NTA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The police complaint about a girl in Kerala asked to remove innerwear before appearing for medical entrance exam National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is 'fictitious' and has been filed with 'wrong intentions', the exam centre's superintendent has told the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Modi@9: Congress asks 9 questions, BJP calls them 'bundle of lies'

Modi@9: Congress asks 9 questions, BJP calls them 'bundle of lies'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The Congress released a booklet 'Nau saal, Nau sawaal', asking nine questions from Modi. The BJP rejected the Congress' criticism as a 'bundle of lies and mountain of deception' and said the questions are born out of 'pathological hatred' of the PM.

The Army Doctor Who Won Hearts In Turkey

The Army Doctor Who Won Hearts In Turkey

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Major Beena Tiwari was the only woman in the 99-member medical team at the Indian Army's field hospital in earthquake-hit Turkey.

Mamata brings back many top-level police officers removed by EC

Mamata brings back many top-level police officers removed by EC

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Within hours of assuming office, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday initiated a major reshuffle in the police hierarchy, transferring 29 top-level police officers, mostly those who were shifted by the election commission prior to the polls.

Will not interfere in Kerala govt business unless...: Governor Khan

Will not interfere in Kerala govt business unless...: Governor Khan

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Amid the bitter tussle with the Left Democratic Front-led government, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Tuesday said he will not interfere in the business of the government unless there was a total collapse of the constitutional machinery and "fortunately" that was not the case in Kerala.

Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as chief election commissioner

Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as chief election commissioner

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Kumar said the Commission will follow the time-tested methods of consultations and consensus building in bringing about any reforms and will not shy away from tough decisions, according to an Election Commission (EC) statement.

Chandrachud sworn in as CJI, says will take care of citizens in every aspect

Chandrachud sworn in as CJI, says will take care of citizens in every aspect

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

President Droupadi Murmu administered him the oath at a brief ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Counted as a judge who enriched the 'verdict docket' of the apex court, Justice Chandrachud is viewed as sharp, articulate and forward looking.

The Soldier Who Became An Icon

The Soldier Who Became An Icon

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

'...Cliffy with utter disregard to his personal safety, charged through the fire zone, closed in on the enemy, threw hand grenades inside their bunkers and killed six enemy soldiers!' '...He was hit by a volley of bullets. Even before breathing his last, Cliffy killed a Pakistani soldier in hand-to-hand combat...' Captain Keishing Clifford Nongrum, who was just 24, received the Mahavir Chakra posthumously for his superhuman act of valour in the Kargil War just 18 months after he joined the Indian Army. Archana Masih/Rediff.com remembers one of India's Bravest Of The Brave as the nation salutes the 527 soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland on Vijay Diwas.

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, however, had no qualms about overturning the judgements of father Y V Chandrachud on hot- button issues like adultery and the right to privacy.

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He will take oath on November 9, a day after incumbent CJI Justice Uday Umesh Lalit demits office on attaining the age of 65.

Tagore's Gitanjali translation home in London for sale

Tagore's Gitanjali translation home in London for sale

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

A family home in the leafy Hampstead neighbourhood of north London where Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore lived during a visit in 1912 is on the market, reviving some talk of its acquisition on behalf of the Indian government.

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The new chief minister, if from the Congress, will have little or no time for political administration, to ensure that he does not lose the voter's goodwill even before the Lok Sabha polls. He can count only on one thing. That the BJP may not want to upset him too early lest an early failure should become an added problem for the party in all the polls to follow, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.