News for 'National Defence College'

T N Seshan, who gave teeth to Election Commission, is dead

T N Seshan, who gave teeth to Election Commission, is dead

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The legendary Seshan was not keeping good health for the past couple of years and he passed away at about 9.30 pm, a senior police official told PTI.

Not the age and time to use third-degree: Amit Shah

Not the age and time to use third-degree: Amit Shah

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

He said "it is very essential that the police keeps four steps ahead from criminals and criminal-minded people".

MEPs visit: Perception management is not a one off affair

MEPs visit: Perception management is not a one off affair

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The idea that the J&K issue gets internationalised by allowing foreign delegations to visit it appears bizarre to me because the issue is not about Article 370 or the decisions relating to the abrogation, but more to do with the post decision handling,' notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Army veterans vow to fight for Gurmehar, mother wants issue to end

Army veterans vow to fight for Gurmehar, mother wants issue to end

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Army veterans in Punjab have stepped forward to fight a legal battle on behalf of Gurmehar Kaur.

Why are COVID-19 cases increasing?

Why are COVID-19 cases increasing?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'We really need to look seriously to see if there are any local variants.'

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'The majority community needs to accept that the Indian Muslim is peace loving, not communal and treat them accordingly.'

1 Coronavirus patient in Kerala discharged

1 Coronavirus patient in Kerala discharged

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said a total of 2,51,447 persons travelling in 2,315 flights have been screened so far.

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

It is important to approach the belief of people in ancient India's achievements with a sense of proportion, balance and empathy, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Kerala: Over 4 lakh still in relief camps; 3 lakh houses cleaned

Kerala: Over 4 lakh still in relief camps; 3 lakh houses cleaned

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The CM urged all Malayalis to donate one month salary to rebuild the state, where the death toll has now touched 302.

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack, who shot dead 166 people, had confessed to details that should have been enough to hang him, but Pakistan enjoyed his anti-India rhetoric and let him spread his tentacles. A revealing excerpt from Khaled Ahmed's Pakistan's Terror Conundrum.

'We want to prevent Pak from training Kashmiri youth'

'We want to prevent Pak from training Kashmiri youth'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'It's a matter of great pride that no student of Army Goodwill Schools has ever joined terrorism.'

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani's bail and the car with the body

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani's bail and the car with the body

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

And while the owner of the Chevrolet, which held Sheena's remains, will be examined on October 16 in Judge Jagdale's court, it is Indrani's response to the prosecution's reply to her bail application that will be the focus of everyone's attention.

Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India

Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Juster, 62, is an old India hand who played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

Super cyclone 'Amphan' weakens, lakhs evacuated in WB, Odisha

Super cyclone 'Amphan' weakens, lakhs evacuated in WB, Odisha

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The weatherman said when 'Amphan' makes the landfall between West Bengal's Digha, some 180 km from Kolkata, and Hatiya island in Bangladesh on Wednesday afternoon or evening, it will pack sustained wind speed of 155 to 165 kmph, gusting at 185 kmph. The gale-force wind, blowing at a speed of 240 to 250 kmph and gusting to 275 kmph at one point, had lost intensity and was moving at a speed of 200 to 210 kmph, gusting to 230 kmph on Tuesday evening.

Did you know Kabir Bedi's mother was a monk?

Did you know Kabir Bedi's mother was a monk?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

She lived for two-thirds of her life in India, adopted its national cause and customs, and took an Indian passport. She served a prison sentence in Lahore as part of Gandhi's protests against an Imperial power which happened to be her motherland. Freda Bedi delighted in confounding accepted definitions of identity.

Focus on the war even as we win the battle

Focus on the war even as we win the battle

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India has experienced hands and will emerge with flying colours, declares Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd).

Nadda elected BJP chief unopposed, replaces Shah

Nadda elected BJP chief unopposed, replaces Shah

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Jagat Prakash Nadda was elected unopposed as the Bharatiya Janata Party national president on Monday after he emerged as the only leader in the fray following the nomination process in which his candidature was endorsed by top party leaders.

What the Raksha Mantri needs to urgently do

What the Raksha Mantri needs to urgently do

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

'It is imperative to restore the dignity and authority of the services chiefs. Erosion of this has resulted in lowering of service efficiency. It is also time to end the practice of taking seniority as the sole criterion for appointing chiefs.'

Respect Maya, Akhilesh but will fight polls with full force: Rahul

Respect Maya, Akhilesh but will fight polls with full force: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

He said the Congress party might give a surprise or two in the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh 'about what the party is capable of doing and to mobilise people'.

Why Mumbai's mayor has become a nurse again

Why Mumbai's mayor has become a nurse again

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'It is time to give back to this city that has given me so much.'

'Today it is a fight head on'

'Today it is a fight head on'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'This year, we know the virus. Last year we didn't know anything about it.' 'The best part is that for the Indian population there has been some amount of cross protection.'

'Who's polluting your mind', asks Rijiju from girl 'threatened with rape'

'Who's polluting your mind', asks Rijiju from girl 'threatened with rape'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

In her complaint to the DCW, the student has said she has received 'rape' threats on social media allegedly from members of the ABVP after she condemned 'violence in name of nationalism' in the backdrop of Ramjas incident.

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

10 central trade unions have called a nationwide shutdown against 'anti-worker policies' of the central government. Apart from being successful in Bengal, Kerala and NE states, the bandh has also got support from Cong leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.

Smriti, Nirmala tie rakhi to 'brothers' at borders

Smriti, Nirmala tie rakhi to 'brothers' at borders

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The festival of Rakshabandhan is being celebrated across the country on Thursday.

Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi

Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The weatherman has predicted rainfall throughout the day with the mercury settling at 19C.

The half story-teller, half businessman

The half story-teller, half businessman

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Chetan Bhagat turns entrepreneur by getting into the movie business with Half Girlfriend.

Kerala will always salute these IAF pilots for their courage

Kerala will always salute these IAF pilots for their courage

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Men and women of the Indian Air Force who conducted rescue missions in Kerala's worst deluge speak to Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

Shopian firing: CM says civilians among those killed, Army makes counter-claim

Shopian firing: CM says civilians among those killed, Army makes counter-claim

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said she was deeply distressed by the killing of 'civilians' in 'crossfire'.

'Rahul will win by over 5 lakh votes'

'Rahul will win by over 5 lakh votes'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

'Wayanad has become famous because of Rahul Gandhi.'

Power Minister may visit Gujarat to study biz model

Power Minister may visit Gujarat to study biz model

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Merger of the three key ministries is expected to help in removing the hurdles in these areas.

How Mi-8 helped India's Operation Cactus

How Mi-8 helped India's Operation Cactus

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

We salute the Mi-8 today on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of Operation Cactus. Through its glorious service career, the Mi-8 left an indelible mark on the future by providing the IAF with a lineage of professional helicopter aircrew, says Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Sheena Bora Trial: The Day The Skull Was Unveiled

Sheena Bora Trial: The Day The Skull Was Unveiled

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports on the Sheena Bora Trial.

Administering Gujarat and the country are two different things: Pawar

Administering Gujarat and the country are two different things: Pawar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Pawar also disapproves Modi's criticism of Nehru during Parliament debate.

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Will this team of 12 change the way films are certified in India?

Democracy does not suit China, says President Xi

Democracy does not suit China, says President Xi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Making waves with trade deals worth billions of dollars during his first European tour, President Xi Jinping put up a strong defence of the monopoly of power by the Communist Party of China saying that China had settled for a one-party system after unsuccessful experiments with multi-party democracy.

'BJP will not come back to power'

'BJP will not come back to power'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

'Just as a wave brought the BJP into power; an anti wave will blow them away.'

Exclusive! What the head of US Congress' India caucus wants

Exclusive! What the head of US Congress' India caucus wants

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, newly elected co-chair of the influential Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, discusses her vision for US-India ties with Rediff.com's Monali Sarkar.

How we can build 'Indianness'

How we can build 'Indianness'

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The new government has to make conscious efforts to rebuild social equality and bring the people together.

What's ailing higher education in India?

What's ailing higher education in India?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

If India wants to satisfy the aspirations of its youth, it will have to revamp the higher education system without ifs and buts