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Vikas Dubey encounter: Ex-SC judge to head probe panel

Vikas Dubey encounter: Ex-SC judge to head probe panel

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde directed that the inquiry commission should start functioning within a week and the probe be concluded within two months.

Two Congress turncoats in BJP's Punjab 2nd list

Two Congress turncoats in BJP's Punjab 2nd list

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded two Congress turncoats and its former Union minister Vijay Sampla for next month's Punjab assembly polls as it released its second list of 27 candidates on Thursday.

Sri Lanka deploys troops, military vehicles on Colombo's streets

Sri Lanka deploys troops, military vehicles on Colombo's streets

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Sri Lankan authorities on Wednesday deployed troops and military vehicles in the streets to ensure public security in the capital amidst nationwide protests over the government's failure to tackle the worst economic crisis.

Rocket-propelled grenade hits Punjab police intelligence headquarters

Rocket-propelled grenade hits Punjab police intelligence headquarters

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A rocket-propelled grenade hit the Punjab police's intelligence wing headquarters in Mohali on Monday night.

Param Bir may have left country: Maha Min

Param Bir may have left country: Maha Min

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

"Being a government officer, there are restrictions on travelling abroad. You can't leave the country without the government permission. Still if he has left, it is not good," Walse Patil added.

At Neha Dhupia's Surprise Baby Shower

At Neha Dhupia's Surprise Baby Shower

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi are all set to welcome their second child soon.

How Shivaji Taught Aurangzeb Tolerance

How Shivaji Taught Aurangzeb Tolerance

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

'Aurangzeb, who had destroyed the Hindu temples of Mathura and Kashi and many others in the north, was a very different ruler when he came to Maharashtra.' 'He did not touch a single temple in Maharashtra.' 'It was possibly the greatest triumph of Shivaji's statesmanship,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd), the well known military historian.

EU rep takes up communal violence, condition of minorities with govt

EU rep takes up communal violence, condition of minorities with govt

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

EU special representative for human rights Eamon Gilmore said on Friday that in his meetings with the Indian government he has discussed issues such as the use of sedition and anti-terrorism laws, condition of minorities, communal violence and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Ex-Navy chief, 2 former vice admirals reject PM's INS Viraat claim

Ex-Navy chief, 2 former vice admirals reject PM's INS Viraat claim

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Vice Admiral Vinod Pasricha (Retd), who was commanding the ship during the then prime minister's visit, said all protocols were followed during Gandhi's official trip in 1987, adding no foreigners or other guests were present.

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'In the 1971 War my battalion suffered 4 casualties after fighting for 14 days.' 'In Operation Blue Star, I lost 19 men in just one hour.'

'December and January are the worst months for Mumbai'

'December and January are the worst months for Mumbai'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'Till such time climatic activities resume up north in the plains and the hills, Mumbai's air quality may not improve.'

Punjab forms high-level committee to probe PM security breach

Punjab forms high-level committee to probe PM security breach

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The committee comprises Justice (Retd) Mehtab Singh Gill; principal secretary, home affairs; and Justice, Anurag Verma.

'Indian soldier costs minimum, delivers maximum'

'Indian soldier costs minimum, delivers maximum'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

'We're hitting at the core strength of our armed forces.'

Ukraine Crisis: US Playing A 'Game Of Chicken' With Russia

Ukraine Crisis: US Playing A 'Game Of Chicken' With Russia

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

If a workable compromise is found and Russia'S Western borders are left undisturbed with a suitable buffer, it will indicate that the US is indeed serious about its focus on China, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

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).

Amarinder Singh joins BJP, merges his outfit with saffron party

Amarinder Singh joins BJP, merges his outfit with saffron party

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Singh, 80, had floated the PLC last year after quitting the Congress following his unceremonious exit as chief minister, but his party failed to win any seat in the state assembly polls.

Is It G-23 Or G-46?

Is It G-23 Or G-46?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

The G-23 group seems to have expanded with several senior Congressmen attending Wednesday's meeting.

How We Can Defeat Targeted Killings In Kashmir

How We Can Defeat Targeted Killings In Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If the government is able to deliver the promised projects, the large number of youth will be taken off the streets and that is not acceptable to the Pakistan army nor the terrorists hiding in Pakistan, notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

BCCI wins case against former IPL team Deccan Chargers

BCCI wins case against former IPL team Deccan Chargers

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The IPL Governing Council had terminated Deccan Chargers in 2012, a move that the franchise had challenged.

Advisory to leave Kharkiv immediately leaves students, parents on edge

Advisory to leave Kharkiv immediately leaves students, parents on edge

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

The Indian embassy has asked Indians stranded in Kharkiv to proceed to Pisochyn, Babai and Bezlyudivka, anywhere between 11 and 16 km from Ukraine's second largest city, which is bearing the brunt of a massive Russian assault, even on foot if they cannot find vehicles.

'Modi-Xi summit could certainly help end standoff'

'Modi-Xi summit could certainly help end standoff'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

'However, a lot of preparatory work would have to go in and China must be prepared to announce an end to the standoff by disengaging from the remaining areas along the LAC.'

US will pay 'heavy price' for backing Taiwan's independence: China

US will pay 'heavy price' for backing Taiwan's independence: China

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

China on Tuesday warned the United States that it will pay a 'heavy price' for its attempts to show support to Taiwan's independence as a delegation of ex-American defence officials dispatched by President Joe Biden landed in Taipei amid apprehensions that Beijing may attempt action against the self-ruled island akin to Russia's military assault in Ukraine.

1971 War: Living To Fly Another Day

1971 War: Living To Fly Another Day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'You are to train three Bangladeshi pilots to fly this Chetak helicopter. Your task begins now.'

Should Women Fight Wars?

Should Women Fight Wars?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Should we be exposing our women volunteers to the barbarity of actual combat?

If you don't like Agnipath scheme, don't join forces: VK Singh to protesters

If you don't like Agnipath scheme, don't join forces: VK Singh to protesters

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Singh said the Indian Army doesn't conscript soldiers and that aspirants can join of their own volition.

'CDS must build military to win wars, not just defend borders'

'CDS must build military to win wars, not just defend borders'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

'General Anil Chauhan ticks all the right boxes as the new chief of defence staff.'

IAF to commence upgrading of Rafale fighter fleet from Jan 2022

IAF to commence upgrading of Rafale fighter fleet from Jan 2022

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Having already received around 30 Rafale combat aircraft from France, the Indian Air Force would start upgrading its fleet of French-origin fighters from January 2022, with India specific enhancements.

'Chinese aggression has increased post Galwan'

'Chinese aggression has increased post Galwan'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'The PLA is under constant watch.' 'There is an escalation matrix. For every degree of escalation, responses are thought of and trained for.'

FIFA's decision to suspend India unfortunate, says CoA

FIFA's decision to suspend India unfortunate, says CoA

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) on Tuesday said it was surprised at FIFA's 'unfortunate' decision to ban the All India Football Federation (AIFF) despite closing in on a consensus on matters concerning the elections and structure of constitution.

A grounded soldier, a strategist par excellence

A grounded soldier, a strategist par excellence

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Bipin was the brightest among our coursemates and went on to become the first CDS of the country. I believe that all those who have known him and Madhulika will miss them very much, observes Lieutenant General Himalaya Singh (retd).

Lone survivor Varun Singh is a decorated braveheart from family of soldiers

Lone survivor Varun Singh is a decorated braveheart from family of soldiers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor in the horrifying chopper crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu, was conferred with the Shaurya Chakra in August for averting a possible mid-air accident after his Tejas light combat aircraft suffered a major technical glitch last year.

Modi offers prayers at Kedarnath temple

Modi offers prayers at Kedarnath temple

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

After arriving in Kedarnath, Modi watched a brief documentary detailing the reconstruction work carried out at the Himalayan temple after the devastating deluge of 2013 and then entered the sanctum sanctorum of the shrine.

SC refers Article 370 pleas to Constitution bench

SC refers Article 370 pleas to Constitution bench

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The bench will be headed by Justice N V Ramana and also comprise Justices S K Kaul, R Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai and Surya Kant.

Air force veterans critical of IAF being 'supporting arm' remark by CDS

Air force veterans critical of IAF being 'supporting arm' remark by CDS

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'The statement that Indian Air Force is supporting arm to the other two services is incorrect and wrong'

Shaktikanta Das first RBI governor under Modi to get extension

Shaktikanta Das first RBI governor under Modi to get extension

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The government has extended the term of Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das by another three years upto December 2024, according to an official order.

Bihar panchayat poll goes hi-tech, to use AI to count votes

Bihar panchayat poll goes hi-tech, to use AI to count votes

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

AI implementation enabler Staqu will deploy its proprietary video analytics system JARVIS to count votes directly from the camera by monitoring the electronic voting machines screens at the counting centre.

'This Will Make Army The Last Choice For Young People'

'This Will Make Army The Last Choice For Young People'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

'Military is too serious a matter to be taken as a tour for a few years.'

India has established mechanism to resolve 'friction' on LAC: Lt Gen Kalita

India has established mechanism to resolve 'friction' on LAC: Lt Gen Kalita

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

'The Arunachal border is not demarcated in that way, so there can be differing perceptions (between two sides)'

Centre to review Rs 8 lakh criteria for EWS category in NEET-PG

Centre to review Rs 8 lakh criteria for EWS category in NEET-PG

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The bench said that the only question is that determination of the category should be in a scientific manner and it appreciates that the Centre has taken a decision to revisit the criteria earlier fixed.