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CISF enhances security at all airports after Chennai blasts

CISF enhances security at all airports after Chennai blasts

Rediff.com1 May 2014

The Central Industrial Security Force on Thursday issued alert across all domestic and international airports in the country to step up security at these facilities in the wake of the Chennai blasts.

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of I-Day

Security tightened in Delhi ahead of I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Anti-sabotage checks are being carried out and patrolling has been intensified across the city, including on the Yamuna river where patrolling is being conducted on motor boats by the Delhi Police. Anti-terrorist measures are being carried out in view of threat perception and intelligence inputs, they said.

Thought of going on that field and saying 'enough is enough': Donald on Shakib's timed-out appeal

Thought of going on that field and saying 'enough is enough': Donald on Shakib's timed-out appeal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Bangladesh bowling coach Allan Donald was disappointed with Shakib al Hasan's appeal that saw Angelo Mathews 'timed-out'.

Drone carrying IED shot down in Jammu, terror plot averted

Drone carrying IED shot down in Jammu, terror plot averted

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

According to a preliminary analysis, the flying object was a hexa m-copter with six wings and had a GPS device and a flight controller, the officer said.

'It Is Very Rare For A Sequel To Be Loved This Way'

'It Is Very Rare For A Sequel To Be Loved This Way'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'Nobody likes preachy stories. When you lace it with humour, it works.'

PIX: Haaland strikes to lift City within a point of Liverpool

PIX: Haaland strikes to lift City within a point of Liverpool

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League match played between Manchester City and Brentford on Tuesday

Drone attack: Suspected remote turns out to be newspaper bundle

Drone attack: Suspected remote turns out to be newspaper bundle

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Investigators searching for clues in the sighting of two drones over an Army station on the outskirts of Jammu city on Monday had pinned hopes on a CCTV image suspecting it to be of the remote control but it turned out to be of a bundle of newspapers.

Harmanpreet's Mic Drop Moment

Harmanpreet's Mic Drop Moment

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The presenter mistakenly thanked Jemimah instead of addressing the skipper during the interview.

Army jawan injured in stone-pelting dies in Kashmir

Army jawan injured in stone-pelting dies in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

A resident of Uttarakhand's Badena village, Singh had joined the army in 2016 and is survived by his parents.

3 militants, 1 civilian killed in J-K gun battle

3 militants, 1 civilian killed in J-K gun battle

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The attack came close on the heels of an ongoing anti-militant operation in the nearby forests of Manigah in the same district.

PHOTOS: Raging inferno envelops bio-diesel unit at Vizag

PHOTOS: Raging inferno envelops bio-diesel unit at Vizag

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The fire broke out around 12 am at Biomax Fuels Limited, a bio-diesel manufacturing unit in the Visakhapatnam Special Economic Zone, Duvvada area.

Fire at bio-diesel plant in Visakhapatnam SEZ put out

Fire at bio-diesel plant in Visakhapatnam SEZ put out

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

No casualties were reported.

Delhi turns fortress for Independence Day

Delhi turns fortress for Independence Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

A multi-layered security cover has been thrown over the national capital ahead of Independence Day with over 40,000 security personnel deployed across New Delhi to keep a hawk-eyed vigil against any possible terror strike.

Kaif silences skeptics: T20 defeats won't halt India's WC dream!

Kaif silences skeptics: T20 defeats won't halt India's WC dream!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Mohammad Kaif asserted that the Indian team has the capability to win the World Cup at home this year

Asian Games: Can't let our guard down: Krishna Pathak

Asian Games: Can't let our guard down: Krishna Pathak

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper Krishan B Pathak spoke about his selection in the team for the Asian Games and his family's reaction when he broke the news to them.

'Warner Must Be Fined'

'Warner Must Be Fined'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'His reaction, swearing at Joel Wilson, is unacceptable.'

Delhi gets 10,000-bed Covid care centre

Delhi gets 10,000-bed Covid care centre

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

Baijal reviewed the availability of beds, oxygen cylinders, concentrators, ventilators, ICUs and medical staff at the centre set up in Chhatarpur. He also congratulated the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on taking over the facility.

EPL PIX: United lose to West Ham; Arsenal down Newcastle

EPL PIX: United lose to West Ham; Arsenal down Newcastle

Rediff.com8 May 2023

A howler by Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea gifted West Ham United three vital points in their battle against relegation as the hosts secured a 1-0 Premier League win.

PIX: Jaiswal rocks England with century as India dominate

PIX: Jaiswal rocks England with century as India dominate

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal's dream season just got better as he single-handedly seized the initiative from England with a sizzling century, putting India in complete control.

Europa League PIX: Liverpool eliminated; Villa in semis

Europa League PIX: Liverpool eliminated; Villa in semis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Summary of the Europa League semi-final matches played on Thursday.

'I was a train and you put me on the track'

'I was a train and you put me on the track'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Emotions welled up inside Saurashish Lahiri when Akash Deep, the latest Bengal speed merchant to enter Indian dressing room, rang him up.

'I just want to be remembered probably as an entertainer'

'I just want to be remembered probably as an entertainer'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

"I really love the game, but most importantly, I want to win another World Cup for Australia."

21 dead as mini-bus falls into gorge on Jammu-Srinagar national highway

21 dead as mini-bus falls into gorge on Jammu-Srinagar national highway

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The vehicle was on its way to Ramban town from Banihal when the accident occurred around 9.55 am. The driver lost control over the "overcrowded" vehicle which rolled down the deep gorge at Kela Morh near Maroof, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban range, Rafiq-ul-Hassan, said.

MHA to suggest enhanced security for Parl complex over Mann video row

MHA to suggest enhanced security for Parl complex over Mann video row

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

"There is a need for complete overall of the security system in the Parliament complex on a priority basis," a senior Home ministry official said.

Retaining the title will be tougher for Chelsea, feels Mourinho

Retaining the title will be tougher for Chelsea, feels Mourinho

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho feels it will be more difficult for his side to retain the Premier League title with the other contenders having made strong additions to their squads.

Football Briefs: Neymar admits 'exaggerated' reactions at World Cup

Football Briefs: Neymar admits 'exaggerated' reactions at World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Hockey: India rout Argentina; rise to 4th in FIH Pro League

Hockey: India rout Argentina; rise to 4th in FIH Pro League

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The Indian men's hockey team registered a comprehensive 3-0 win over reigning Olympic champions Argentina in the second match of the FIH Pro League to jump to the fourth spot in the points table, in Buenos Aires on Sunday.

37 CISF personnel gurading warship building facility test COVID +ve

37 CISF personnel gurading warship building facility test COVID +ve

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The sprawling warship building facility caters to the combat vessel requirements of not only the Navy, but also the Coast Guard.

Elite CISF commandos to guard Tata campus in Odisha

Elite CISF commandos to guard Tata campus in Odisha

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

A squad of about 300 special Central Industrial Security Force commandos has taken over the security of a large Tata Steel manufacturing facility in coastal Odisha, making it the 7th private sector concern in the country to get armed cover by the paramilitary force to ward off terror threats.

3 militants, 1 cop killed in Poonch twin encounters

3 militants, 1 cop killed in Poonch twin encounters

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The encounters between security forces and the militants erupted at around 7.30 am and continued through the day.

Quick turnaround may see Smith miss third Ashes Test

Quick turnaround may see Smith miss third Ashes Test

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Smith, however, had developed symptoms overnight and after further testing on Sunday, which is part of the process, Saw ruled him out of the fifth day.

From Coorg to cricket stardom: Meet Vidwath, the next bowling sensation!

From Coorg to cricket stardom: Meet Vidwath, the next bowling sensation!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

From land of hockey to cricket stardom, Vidwath Kaverappa takes seven-star route

We should let it hurt: England skip on Ireland loss

We should let it hurt: England skip on Ireland loss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Buttler said England had only themselves to blame after being outplayed by the Irish.

Tottenham seal Europa League spot

Tottenham seal Europa League spot

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Tottenham Hotspur secured a place in the Europa League next season as they closed out their Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Sunday.

How Chhota Rajan got himself arrested

How Chhota Rajan got himself arrested

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Revealing his original name to immigration authorities when asked to step out of the queue at Bali in Indonesia landed underworld don Chhota Rajan in the security net and he was arrested soon after.

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Former CBI director Ranjit Sinha passes away

Former CBI director Ranjit Sinha passes away

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

It is understood that he was confirmed positive for coronavirus on Thursday night.

Soccer PIX: No quick fix for Atletico; Inter held again

Soccer PIX: No quick fix for Atletico; Inter held again

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

PIX: Manchester City held by Chelsea in eight-goal thriller!

PIX: Manchester City held by Chelsea in eight-goal thriller!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

English Premier League leaders Manchester City and Chelsea slugged out a magnificent 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge.