News for 'National Security Guard'

Explosives found in Malegaon

Explosives found in Malegaon

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

The entire area has been cordoned off.

NSG commando shifted to AIIMS; Vajpayee visits him

NSG commando shifted to AIIMS; Vajpayee visits him

Rediff.com5 Oct 2003

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sushma Swaraj termed reports about AIIMS refusing to admit the commando as 'unfounded'.

Government issues new social media guidelines for security forces

Government issues new social media guidelines for security forces

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

The three-page guidelines, issued by the home ministry recently and notified to Central Armed Police Forces headquarters in New Delhi, speak specifically of instances where force personnel have used personal cell phones to click pictures of an ongoing or concluded ambush or operation

At least 25 killed in twin blasts in Pak ahead of polls

At least 25 killed in twin blasts in Pak ahead of polls

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Since Sunday there have been around 50 such attacks carried out in the province and in one incident in Sibi town attackers targeted an election rally of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party-backed candidate for the National Assembly in which four people lost their lives and six were injured.

Mecca masjid: Cell phone, remote control found

Mecca masjid: Cell phone, remote control found

Rediff.com20 May 2007

An investigating officer said that the cell-phone and remote control device recovered on Sunday would help police investigations by providing vital clues about the persons/organisations behind the blast.

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Captain Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft. Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

Boxing World C'ships: Debutant Akash secures India's first medal

Boxing World C'ships: Debutant Akash secures India's first medal

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Debutant Akash Kumar (54kg) secured India's first medal at the AIBA World Boxing Championships in Belgrade on Tuesday after advancing to the semi-finals with a superb win over former Olympic silver-medallist Yoel Finol Rivas of Venezuela.

Murder accused places turban on Rajnath's head, stirs row

Murder accused places turban on Rajnath's head, stirs row

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

A controversy has erupted over a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh activist and accused in a murder case placing a turban on the head of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh during his visit to Thiruvananthapuram last week. The incident, which has also raised security issues, happened when Singh visited the SreePadmanabhaswamyTemple last Saturday.

Multi-city terror alert issued, Rajnath reviews situation

Multi-city terror alert issued, Rajnath reviews situation

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Tier two cities such as Lucknow, Jaipur, Vijaywada, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad and Panji have also been alerted about possible attacks.

Delhi turns into fortress on Republic Day, 40,000 cops deployed

Delhi turns into fortress on Republic Day, 40,000 cops deployed

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Security has been tightened in the national capital, particularly around Rajpath and the parade route as the nation celebrates its 67th Republic Day on Tuesday.

Man detained for trying to enter NSA Ajit Doval's residence

Man detained for trying to enter NSA Ajit Doval's residence

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

He was stopped by the security personnel and is now being interrogated by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police.

Modi@3: Scary security failures

Modi@3: Scary security failures

Rediff.com18 May 2017

'If you put colour-coded internal security maps of India in May 2014 and now, the picture won't be flattering to Modi.' 'Failures on internal security are now piling up and can break Modi's momentum,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Hamas and Putin represent different threats, but...: Biden

Hamas and Putin represent different threats, but...: Biden

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Biden said over a year later Russian President Vladimir Putin has "failed and he continues to fail".

US evades question on giving nod to Pak strike on Iran

US evades question on giving nod to Pak strike on Iran

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The United States on Thursday (local time) evaded a question on whether Pakistan held prior consultations with Washington, DC before conducting retaliatory air strikes on Iran.

'As long as one is friendly with the BJP...'

'As long as one is friendly with the BJP...'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'One is happy. The moment one starts criticising the BJP, ED, IT and CBI comes to one's house.'

NSG commando's kin approach Modi for help

NSG commando's kin approach Modi for help

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

They have asked the chief minister to incur expenses for the treatment of Surjan Singh Bhandari, who was injured during the Akshardham attack, when he is taken to Delhi.

Security upped at Delhi borders ahead of 'chakka jam'

Security upped at Delhi borders ahead of 'chakka jam'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

After the Republic Day violence, the Delhi Police has deployed additional measures, including tightening security and intensifying vigil across the city and its border points.

US retaliates, bombs 85 sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Syria

US retaliates, bombs 85 sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Syria

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

President Joe Biden and other top US leaders had been warning for days that America would strike back at the militias, and they made it clear it wouldn't be just one hit but a "tiered response" over time.

Indian troops guard quake-hit Haiti's wealth

Indian troops guard quake-hit Haiti's wealth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Paramilitary Central Industrial Security Force personnel have been guarding banks and other vital centres in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, to prevent looting besides providing security to Indians in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake.

CCS meets after CDS's death

CCS meets after CDS's death

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar attended CCS meeting.

Kafeel Khan listed among 81 UP history-sheeters

Kafeel Khan listed among 81 UP history-sheeters

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Dr Kafeel Khan and 80 others have been included in the list of history-sheeters in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh and they will be on the radar of police, officials said.

NSG to help probe Vile Parle blast

NSG to help probe Vile Parle blast

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

It will coordinate with forensic experts to determine the type of explosive that was used in the blast, which killed a woman.

Centre to provide full assistance to nab Veerappan

Centre to provide full assistance to nab Veerappan

Rediff.com2 Jan 2003

The assistance could also include the dispatch of the elite National Security Guards and Air Force choppers.

Coast Guard detains Pakistan fishing boat in Kutch

Coast Guard detains Pakistan fishing boat in Kutch

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

11 fishermen who were on board the Pakistani boat have been detained.

Phase 4: At 38%, Srinagar records highest voter turnout since 1996

Phase 4: At 38%, Srinagar records highest voter turnout since 1996

Rediff.com14 May 2024

This was the first general election in the valley after the abrogation of Article 370 and the enactment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the EC said in a statement.

Indian, B'desh border guards hold talks

Indian, B'desh border guards hold talks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2006

Illegal intrusions by each other's nationals, trans-border crime, smuggling of firearms, and construction of illegal structures along the border figured in the three-day meeting between Indian and Bangladeshi border guards.

Ukraine: No End To The Destruction

Ukraine: No End To The Destruction

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

When will Vladimir Putin end this war and its devastation?

ATM woes: 'No cash, machine closed'

ATM woes: 'No cash, machine closed'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Mumbai ATMs stop dispensing cash.

1 IAF personnel killed, 4 injured in Poonch terror attack

1 IAF personnel killed, 4 injured in Poonch terror attack

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The attack took place near Shashidhar in the evening when the vehicles were moving towards Sanai Top in the district's Surankote area.

68th Republic Day Parade: The Debutants

68th Republic Day Parade: The Debutants

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

In many ways, the 68th Republic Day parade was unique.

Govt extends ban on 9 Meitei extremist groups, associates by 5 years

Govt extends ban on 9 Meitei extremist groups, associates by 5 years

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The government on Monday banned nine Meitei extremist groups and their associate organisations, which mostly operate in Manipur, for their anti-national activities, and launching fatal attacks on security forces.

NSG In Action Like Never Before

NSG In Action Like Never Before

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Stunning images featuring NSG commandos using death-defying spider-man technique for intervention to an insight into anti-hijacking operations are shot by ace photographer Pravin Talan and his associate Rupali Saagar.

Sena convenes national executive committee meet on Saturday amid revolt

Sena convenes national executive committee meet on Saturday amid revolt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The meeting will be held in Shiv Sena Bhavan in which the chief minister will join virtually.

Pak Rangers open fire, 2 BSF personnel injured

Pak Rangers open fire, 2 BSF personnel injured

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Pakistan Rangers opened fire around 8.15 am on Tuesday on the troops at the Vikram post in the Arnia sector, following which the BSF jawans fired in retaliation, the BSF said in a statement.

Use of RDX in Mumbai blast ruled out

Use of RDX in Mumbai blast ruled out

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal said a Quick Response Team would be formed to tackle subversive activities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

NSG team probes Mumbai blast wreckage, defuses gel

NSG team probes Mumbai blast wreckage, defuses gel

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

Security has been stepped up across the state and sniffer dogs were pressed into service to detect explosives, police said.\n\n\n\n\n\n

India downplays China, Saudi absence as G20 events kicks off in Srinagar

India downplays China, Saudi absence as G20 events kicks off in Srinagar

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Delegates of all G20 countries, barring China, arrived in Srinagar on Monday for the third working group meeting on tourism -- a much-anticipated event for which authorities have made extensive security arrangements and spruced up the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

Budget hikes defence budget by 4.72%, focuses on 'deep tech'

Budget hikes defence budget by 4.72%, focuses on 'deep tech'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The defence budget was on Thursday increased to Rs 6.21 lakh crore for 2024-25 in a modest hike of 4.72 per cent from last year's allocation of Rs 5.25 lakh crore amid India's continuing border row with China in eastern Ladakh as well as concerns over evolving security situation in the strategic waterways.

Pak backs US action against Iran to secure military support

Pak backs US action against Iran to secure military support

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

In return for Pak's gesture, the US has authorised the reinstatement of a military training and educational programme which had remained suspended for 2 yrs. Pak blamed Iran's Maj Gen Soleimani for Baloch militant attacks against its forces.

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It is time the political leaderships in this country arrived at a common ground over issues of foreign and security policy concerns. There has to be a greater communication between the government and the Opposition leaderships for the nation to present a unified face against the rest of the world, advises N Sathiya Moorthy.