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SC approves Navlakha's house arrest, with strict conditions

SC approves Navlakha's house arrest, with strict conditions

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed jailed activist Gautam Navlakha's request for house arrest, saying prima facie there is no reason to reject his medical report.

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Will India extend their run to make it 8-0? Or will Pakistan be able to snap the streak?

SC extends Varavara Rao's interim protection

SC extends Varavara Rao's interim protection

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will hear Bhima Koregaon case accused P Varavara Rao's plea for permanent medical bail on July 19 and extended his interim protection till further orders.

HC asks hospital not to discharge Hany Babu till June 1

HC asks hospital not to discharge Hany Babu till June 1

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday asked the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai not to discharge Delhi University associate professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, till June 1 and sought a medical report on his condition and treatment given to him.

Cabinet approves creation of chief of defence staff

Cabinet approves creation of chief of defence staff

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The CDS will be a four-star general and his salary will be equivalent to that of service chiefs.

Varavara Rao's condition stable, says Mumbai's JJ Hospital

Varavara Rao's condition stable, says Mumbai's JJ Hospital

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Rao's family members along with several writers and activists had asked the Maharashtra government to immediately shift him to hospital for treatment, citing his deteriorating health condition.

No Tears for Lieutenant Fayaz

No Tears for Lieutenant Fayaz

Rediff.com3 May 2018

'Public spirited individuals and organisations should commemorate May 10 as Kashmir Solidarity Day by taking out candlelight marches and gathering at war memorials all over the country.'
'The occasion is not just to remember Lieutenant Fayaz, but also all those who have lost their lives in Kashmir defending the Republic,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Be prepared for the Long War!

Be prepared for the Long War!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The level of preparedness of Daesh sleeper cells is evident from the fact that it took just four days after Salah Abdelslam's arrest to execute the Brussels attacks, says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Animal Review: Ruthless Ranbir Goes For The Kill

Animal Review: Ruthless Ranbir Goes For The Kill

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Animal's violence isn't for the fainted-hearted unless you have an appetite for Korean style mayhem, like Sukanya Verma.

'Hum sab Indian hai; udhar bhi aur idhar bhi'

'Hum sab Indian hai; udhar bhi aur idhar bhi'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

At a time when Manipur is burning, voices like Colonel Sapam's serve as a healing balm. 'These are voices that need to heard and their stories of peace and reconciliation must be retold -- over and over again.

Kargil's Forgotten Hero

Kargil's Forgotten Hero

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

'Sepoy K Ashuli displayed nerves of steel, exemplary courage, fearlessness under enemy fire, unparalleled devotion to duty and camaraderie of the highest order in keeping with the finest traditions of the Indian Army.'

'For us, this attack was like 9/11'

'For us, this attack was like 9/11'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'We thought all the Jews in the world could live securely in today's world, and that feeling is broken.'

Denied default bail, 8 Elgar accused to seek HC order review

Denied default bail, 8 Elgar accused to seek HC order review

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Eight activists accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, who were denied default bail by the Bombay High Court earlier this month, told the HC on Thursday that they will file review petitions against the order which was based on a "factual error".

A Flying Legend Takes Off For The Ages

A Flying Legend Takes Off For The Ages

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Valhalla is undoubtedly enriched by the presence of Unnikrishnan Gangadharan Kartha. He would have already convened the 'fall in' and regaled his friends with tales of the distant land that they once inhabited.

Why not a Victory in Bangladesh Day?

Why not a Victory in Bangladesh Day?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

'The failure to remember the martyrs on a grand scale is a national problem. As a nation-State, India time and again fails to honour its true heroes: The men in uniform.'

Trump's anti-Muslim remarks not helpful to our national security: Pentagon

Trump's anti-Muslim remarks not helpful to our national security: Pentagon

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The White House and the Pentagon have denounced Republican presidential aspirant Donal Trump's call for a ban on the entry of Muslims into the United States, saying the anti-Muslim rhetoric undermines America's national security.

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

There is a congruence of interests between Ukrainian intelligence and its Western mentors to destroy Wagner and eliminate it from the geopolitical chessboard altogether, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Does Modi want small companies to fail?

Does Modi want small companies to fail?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

India has too many small companies and this is inefficient. It should instead have only a handful of very large players running its economy and these giants can then compete with the world, observes Aakar Patel.

Jaishankar, Qin Gang discuss means to resolve border row in Goa meet

Jaishankar, Qin Gang discuss means to resolve border row in Goa meet

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The talks took place in a beach resort in Benaulim on the sidelines of a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

Modi reaches Bangladesh on first foreign visit after Covid outbreak

Modi reaches Bangladesh on first foreign visit after Covid outbreak

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Dhaka on Friday on a two-day visit to Bangladesh during which he will attend the celebrations of the golden jubilee of the country's independence, the birth centenary of 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and hold talks with his counterpart Sheikh Hasina.

SC seeks NIA response on Varavara Rao's plea for permanent bail

SC seeks NIA response on Varavara Rao's plea for permanent bail

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The 83-year-old, who has challenged the Bombay high court's April 13 order rejecting his plea for permanent bail on medical grounds, is currently on interim bail on medical grounds and he was to surrender on July 12.

Soul of the army and spirit of the nation

Soul of the army and spirit of the nation

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

'The vocal pacifists who monopolise the media in India need to answer a simple question: Would they have the Taliban or ISIS take over Kashmir or the rest of the country or let the army do its duty so that we are safe in our beds and free to demonise the soldiers in our cozy drawing rooms and television studios,' asks Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Army chief begins rare visit to South Korea

Army chief begins rare visit to South Korea

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

It is the first-ever visit by a head of the Indian Army to South Korea.

President Kovind completes 3 years in office

President Kovind completes 3 years in office

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

According to a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique, President Kovind, along with the First Lady and other members of the family, joined the fellow citizens and expressed their gratitude towards all those who are safeguarding the health of the nation in spite of grave risk to them and their families. President Kovind also donated one-month salary to PM-CARES fund and has decided to forego 30 per cent of his salary for a year, it said in a series of slides mentioning various initiatives and work done during the third year of his presidency.

Elgar Parishad: No phone for Navlakha, no bail for 5 activists

Elgar Parishad: No phone for Navlakha, no bail for 5 activists

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

A government lawyer told the Bombay high court on Friday that though prison inmates can talk to their relatives or lawyers on phone, she was not sure if the facility could be granted to activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

'Pakistan should remain on a ventilator'

'Pakistan should remain on a ventilator'

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'A stable and strong Pakistan with an anti-India mindset and hatred is not good for us.'

A Motorcycle Ride from Ladakh to Kashmir

A Motorcycle Ride from Ladakh to Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'The lush green of Kashmir was exactly like the postcards and posters I had seen growing up.'

Lt Gen J S Sandhu takes charge of Chinar Corps, which guards LoC

Lt Gen J S Sandhu takes charge of Chinar Corps, which guards LoC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Commissioned into the 5th Gorkha Rifles regiment, he has had an illustrious military career spanning 36 years during which he held several prestigious command, staff and instructional appointments

US with India in efforts to defend sovereignty: Pompeo

US with India in efforts to defend sovereignty: Pompeo

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Severely critical of China, Pompeo, cited killing of Indian Army personnel in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in a clash with the Chinese military, and asserted that both India and the US are taking steps to strengthen cooperation against all threats and not just those posed by the Chinese Communist Party.

Get ready for Indian Army's new uniform on Jan 15

Get ready for Indian Army's new uniform on Jan 15

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Like most army combat uniforms, this one has been designed to serve two requirements: First, protection against harsh climatic conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Second, the need to provide soldiers' outfits with field camouflage, so as to increase his battlefield survivability.

Anarchy In Manipur: Modi Missing Big Picture

Anarchy In Manipur: Modi Missing Big Picture

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Unless the anarchy in Manipur is brought under control quickly, we are sowing the seeds of a flare up in the entire North East and the end of our dream of checking China in South East Asia, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

8 Tips To Crack The Armed Forces Entrance Exam

8 Tips To Crack The Armed Forces Entrance Exam

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

All work in the armed forces is team work. One has to deal with people all the time -- at work, play and even during war, advises IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

India will hit back with 'double force' if sovereignty is challenged: PM

India will hit back with 'double force' if sovereignty is challenged: PM

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

He cautioned people against forces inside and outside India which are working against the country by targeting it and its constitutional values.

US defence secretary hits ground running, meets PM Modi, NSA Doval

US defence secretary hits ground running, meets PM Modi, NSA Doval

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

United States Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin arrived in India on Friday on a three-day visit, aimed at further boosting bilateral defence and security ties in the wake of China's growing military assertiveness in the region including the Indo-Pacific.

'How can Varavara Rao be sent to jail during Covid surge?': HC extends surrender date

'How can Varavara Rao be sent to jail during Covid surge?': HC extends surrender date

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Bombay high court on Friday extended till February 5, the date of surrender for poet Varavara Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case who is currently on medical bail, before Taloja prison authorities in Maharashtra.

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

HC asks JJ Hospital to form expert panel to examine Stan Swamy

HC asks JJ Hospital to form expert panel to examine Stan Swamy

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The Bombay high court directed the Taloja prison authorities on Wednesday to take jesuit priest Stan Swamy, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to the JJ Hospital in Mumbai for a medical examination.

We will fight Modi and beat him, says Rahul in Singapore

We will fight Modi and beat him, says Rahul in Singapore

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The 47-year-old Gandhi is on a three-day trip to Singapore and Malaysia during which he will meet Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his Malaysian counterpart Najib Razak, besides interacting with the Indian community, and business leaders.

HC extends time for Varavara Rao to surrender till Jan 7

HC extends time for Varavara Rao to surrender till Jan 7

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The National Investigation Agency on Monday urged the Bombay high court to direct poet-activist Varavara Rao, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to surrender before the Taloja prison authorities, saying that several 'other old people' in need of medical treatment were also in prisons.