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Agnipath Stir: Thousands Stranded At Stations

Agnipath Stir: Thousands Stranded At Stations

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

'I am helpless and there is no one to help me.' 'I have been on this platform since Saturday.'

Modi to be first PM to attend Arunachal's statehood celebrations

Modi to be first PM to attend Arunachal's statehood celebrations

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Unprecedented security arrangements have been made in Arunachal Pradesh.

CoBRA officer killed, 9 commandos injured in blast by Naxals

CoBRA officer killed, 9 commandos injured in blast by Naxals

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

They said the IED blast took place in the Chintalnar forest area of the district around 9 pm on Saturday and the injured personnel were evacuated by a Mi-17 V5 helicopter of the Indian Air Force around midnight.

'Miffed' Left, other parties not to send top leaders to Mamata's meet

'Miffed' Left, other parties not to send top leaders to Mamata's meet

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

CPI-M general secretary Sitaram Yechury and CPI general secretary D Raja said the top leadership will not attend the meeting called by the TMC chief.

Insisted on full disengagement in all talks with China: Govt

Insisted on full disengagement in all talks with China: Govt

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

"Numerous rounds of talks have taken place with the Chinese counterparts to deescalate the situation without compromising on India's stand of 'complete disengagement and immediate restoration of status quo ante'," the defence ministry said.

Military Needs Soldiers, Not Contract Labour

Military Needs Soldiers, Not Contract Labour

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

While we seem to want soldiers on short-term engagement, warfare itself is getting more technical and needs skilled manpower. The world has seen the dismal performance of armies that rely on short tour of duty soldiers or have outsourced war to 'contractors' in Afghanistan and now in Ukraine, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Bangladesh told to curb ISI work: Advani

Bangladesh told to curb ISI work: Advani

Rediff.com8 Mar 2003

Bangladesh has given an assurance in this regard, he said.

45-50 terrorists training at JeM's Balakot camp: Sources

45-50 terrorists training at JeM's Balakot camp: Sources

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Last month, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat had revealed that Pakistan very recently "reactivated" the terror camp in Balakot.

Sensex drops 127 points; RIL tumbles over 2%

Sensex drops 127 points; RIL tumbles over 2%

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

ICICI Bank, HUL, HDFC Bank, M&M, Ultra Cement, IndusInd Bank and Tech Mahindra were among the losers in the Sensex pack. NSE Nifty slipped 13.95 points to 17,355.30.

Railways to IAS: Where are the Women?

Railways to IAS: Where are the Women?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Women's representation in government jobs is less than 15%.

Arnab got Balakot info through Modi, alleges Rahul

Arnab got Balakot info through Modi, alleges Rahul

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the 'person through which' prior information on India's air strikes in Balakot in Pakistan in 2019 was made available to Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami.

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.

Inflation: Maintain 10-15% Investment In Gold

Inflation: Maintain 10-15% Investment In Gold

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Despite its recent underperformance, gold must be a part of your portfolio.

'Is BJP above the law? Is Mr Adani above the law?'

'Is BJP above the law? Is Mr Adani above the law?'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

'If they are not, then the Modi government should order a JPC immediately.'

One Fears For What Is To Come

One Fears For What Is To Come

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The most important institutions have been and are being undermined with almost no resistance, warns Aakar Patel.

Didn't forgive, won't forget: CRPF pays tribute to Pulwama martyrs

Didn't forgive, won't forget: CRPF pays tribute to Pulwama martyrs

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) that lost 40 troopers in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack said on Sunday that the country 'did not forgive' and 'will not forget' the supreme sacrifice made by the personnel.

Why Agnipath Protests Will Fizzle Out

Why Agnipath Protests Will Fizzle Out

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The thing is that unemployment and joblessness are a personally felt shame. It is not easy to mobilise a set of people who identify with others as a group that cannot get work, asserts Aakar Patel.

Time For India to Lend Sri Lanka A Helping Hand

Time For India to Lend Sri Lanka A Helping Hand

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

New Delhi has a chance to rid itself of its image as the bully in the subcontinent by helping a neighbour tackle problems that India, for once, has no role in creating. It should grab the opportunity with both hands, suggests Aditi Phadnis.

India wants normal ties with all neighbours, including Pak: MEA

India wants normal ties with all neighbours, including Pak: MEA

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

India on Thursday said it desires normal relations with Pakistan and it was for that country to create a conducive atmosphere by taking 'credible, verifiable and irreversible' action against cross-border terrorism.

India needs a distinct military command structure: CDS

India needs a distinct military command structure: CDS

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

He suggested that the new structures will emerge within one year's time.

'Murder cases are extremely time sensitive'

'Murder cases are extremely time sensitive'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'The greater the delay, the more the likelihood of crucial evidence being destroyed.'

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rumble of discontent over jobs runs through support for Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Nearly 3.64 lakh educated and "semi-educated" youngsters had registered with employment exchanges across Gujarat till December 2021, according to state government data.

398 security personnel killed in J&K since 2014

398 security personnel killed in J&K since 2014

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

918 terrorists were gunned down by security forces during the same period.

Cong: The whole 'Covid drama' is being orchestrated to...

Cong: The whole 'Covid drama' is being orchestrated to...

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

At a press conference in Pakhal village in Faridabad, Ramesh said, "This whole Covid drama over the last two days has been orchestrated to defame and derail the Bharat Jodo Yatra from coming to Delhi. That's the only objective."

Elite anti-terrorist unit in J-K to have women commandos

Elite anti-terrorist unit in J-K to have women commandos

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

CPRF women warriors are undergoing training and if they are cleared, they will be inducted into the specialised team.

'Don't Expect US Help In A War With China'

'Don't Expect US Help In A War With China'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'The US will not want to tangle with China landwards.' 'Nor will the US confront the Chinese navy seawards on India's account.'

Unbeaten India target clean sweep against Windies

Unbeaten India target clean sweep against Windies

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

A ruthless Indian team is unlikely to take its foot off the pedal as it aims to top up a world-record winning feat with another clean sweep against the West Indies in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Wednesday.

ED questions Rahul Gandhi for over 10 hrs, summons him again

ED questions Rahul Gandhi for over 10 hrs, summons him again

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was questioned for over 10 hours by the Enforcement Directorate in a money-laundering probe linked to the National Herald newspaper and was called to depose again on Tuesday, as his party protested across the country, alleging that the Centre was targeting the Opposition by misusing agencies.

LS passes bill to extend SC-ST quota in legislatures

LS passes bill to extend SC-ST quota in legislatures

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

SC/ST reservation in the LS and state assemblies extended for another 10 yrs. However, the benefit was not extended to Anglo-Indian members.

5 cops killed as Naxals blow up bus in Chhattisgarh

5 cops killed as Naxals blow up bus in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Five police personnel were killed and 13 others injured as Naxals blew up the bus in which they were traveling in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Tuesday, senior police officials said.

Made-In-India only in paramilitary canteens from Jun 1

Made-In-India only in paramilitary canteens from Jun 1

Rediff.com13 May 2020

In a series of tweets in Hindi, Home Minister Amit Shah said the decision has been taken by the ministry of home affairs after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for opting local products and being self-reliant.

IAF's strong posturing at LAC lessened China threat: Bhaduria

IAF's strong posturing at LAC lessened China threat: Bhaduria

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The IAF has deployed almost all its frontline fighter jets like Sukhoi 30 MKI, Jaguar and Mirage 2000 aircraft in the key frontier air bases in eastern Ladakh and elsewhere along the Line of Actual Control.

ED grills Rahul Gandhi for 11 hours on 2nd day, calls him again on Wednesday

ED grills Rahul Gandhi for 11 hours on 2nd day, calls him again on Wednesday

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was questioned for over eight hours by the Enforcement Directorate for the second consecutive day in the National Herald money-laundering probe and was again summoned on Wednesday, even as the opposition party continued its protests and sparred with the BJP, accusing it of conspiring to defame the Gandhi family through the ''false'' case.

Kin of CRPF jawan abducted by Naxals stage protest; seek his release

Kin of CRPF jawan abducted by Naxals stage protest; seek his release

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Relatives of a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) commando held hostage by Naxals after a recent gun battle with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district blocked the Jammu-Poonch highway on Wednesday, demanding an assurance from the government for his safe release.

Imran surprises Oppn, but pushes Pak into political uncertainty

Imran surprises Oppn, but pushes Pak into political uncertainty

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Khan, who faced his toughest political test since assuming office in 2018 due to defections in his party and cracks in the ruling coalition, in a surprise announcement during an address to the nation on Sunday said he had advised the president to 'dissolve assemblies'.

20 ITBP men get bravery medals for fighting Chinese

20 ITBP men get bravery medals for fighting Chinese

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Twenty personnel of the India-China LAC guarding Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force have been awarded gallantry medals for displaying bravery during standoff and clashes between militaries of the two countries in the eastern Ladakh region last year.

'$33 billion was taken out of India -- the highest-ever'

'$33 billion was taken out of India -- the highest-ever'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

'Yet the market didn't do all that badly because it was cushioned by domestic inflows.'

Day 3: ED grills Rahul for 8 hrs, summons him again on Friday

Day 3: ED grills Rahul for 8 hrs, summons him again on Friday

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday for the third consecutive day of questioning in the National Herald money laundering case, with the agency seeking answers on decisions taken with regard to the media organisation and its owner Young Indian.

China can't browbeat India

China can't browbeat India

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'By causing military humiliation of India it intends to send a signal to other Asian countries to toe the Chinese line,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The attack did not result in any human losses, it said, adding that the remnants of the intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles fell in separate areas around Abu Dhabi.