News for 'Security Task Force'

PM Security Breach: 'Real lapse happened at PMO'

PM Security Breach: 'Real lapse happened at PMO'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'The Punjab police was taking the prime minister by road for 100 km for the first time, maybe in the last many years.' 'But the SPG keeps travelling with the prime minister every second-third day outside Delhi.' 'They are better aware of the drill; they understand the PM's security parameters better than the Punjab police.' 'They could have refused even if the clearance was given by the Punjab police.'

Fate of 8 Union ministers in balance as 102 seats go to polls

Fate of 8 Union ministers in balance as 102 seats go to polls

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Voters include 8.4 crore men, 8.23 crore women and 11,371 from third gender. There are as many as 35.67 lakh first time voters, besides 3.51 crore young voters in the age group of 20-29 years.

Ensuring employment? China faces an arduous task

Ensuring employment? China faces an arduous task

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The steady decline of economy recently made Chinese youth anxious.

Unprecedented security as World XI arrive in Lahore for T20 series

Unprecedented security as World XI arrive in Lahore for T20 series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Soon after landing in Lahore, the World Eleven players and officials were taken to a five-star hotel on the main Mall road which was closed for traffic from all sides.

Vikas Dubey's wife, son, maid reach home after questioning

Vikas Dubey's wife, son, maid reach home after questioning

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The gangster's wife, Richa Dubey, their son and maid were kept at a mahila police station in Kanpur after being brought from their Krishna Nagar residence in Lucknow for questioning, a police official said in Kanpur.

Mukesh Ambani gets 'Z' category security

Mukesh Ambani gets 'Z' category security

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

The home ministry has tasked country's lead anti-Naxal operations force Central Reserve Police Force to take the responsibility with immediate effect after the proposal to this effect was cleared by the office of Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde.

India keen to develop 5G & 6G tech: Modi

India keen to develop 5G & 6G tech: Modi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

India is investing in developing indigenous capabilities in 5G and 6G telecom technologies besides focusing on manufacturing semi-conductors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. In a virtual address at the Sydney Dialogue, the prime minister said the "greatest product" of technology today is data and that India has created a robust framework of data protection, privacy and security. "And, at the same time, we use data as a source of empowerment of people. India has unmatched experience in doing this in a democratic framework with strong guarantees of individual rights," he said.

Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation with CM, more troops rushed to state

Amit Shah reviews Manipur situation with CM, more troops rushed to state

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the situation in Manipur with Chief Minister N Biren Singh and top officials, even as the Centre dispatched additional security forces and anti-riot vehicles to maintain peace there, sources said.

China puts hold on proposal at UN to blacklist 26/11 LeT handler

China puts hold on proposal at UN to blacklist 26/11 LeT handler

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

China has put a hold on a proposal moved at the United Nations by the United States and co-supported by India to designate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Sajid Mir, one of India's most wanted terrorists and the main handler of the deadly 2008 Mumbai attacks, as a global terrorist.

Pic of jawan abducted by Maoists surfaces on social media

Pic of jawan abducted by Maoists surfaces on social media

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

In this photograph, which is being circulated on social media, Manhas, a commando with the 210th CoBRA battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), is seen sitting in a hut alone without any Naxal in the frame.

Drugs worth over Rs 1,610 cr seized by Assam Rifles in Manipur since July 2022

Drugs worth over Rs 1,610 cr seized by Assam Rifles in Manipur since July 2022

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

However, official sources said the Assam Rifles -- a border guarding force -- primary mandate or task is not drug law enforcement.

Chhattisgarh: Jawan killed in encounter with Naxals

Chhattisgarh: Jawan killed in encounter with Naxals

Rediff.com17 May 2013

A security personnel was killed and another got injured in an encounter with Naxalites in the Maoist-hit Sukma district of southern Chhattisgarh Friday.

Biden bars Russian flights, says Putin wrong, US is ready

Biden bars Russian flights, says Putin wrong, US is ready

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

"Throughout our history we've learned this lesson -- when dictators do not pay a price for their aggression, they cause more chaos. They keep moving. And, the costs and threats to America and the world keep rising," Biden said addressing the joint session of the Congress in his first State of the Union.

India warns of terror groups in Africa controlling political agenda

India warns of terror groups in Africa controlling political agenda

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Muraleedharan said that terrorist groups such as Al-Shabaab have put in place elaborate revenue collection networks, to support their terrorist activities.

Moosewala murder: 6 detained from Uttarakhand

Moosewala murder: 6 detained from Uttarakhand

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Six persons were travelling to Punjab from Hemkund Sahib Yatra in a vehicle which was intercepted by Uttarakhand STF and local police following a tip-off.

In Delhi Declaration, UN body calls for 'zero tolerance' towards terrorism

In Delhi Declaration, UN body calls for 'zero tolerance' towards terrorism

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

In the document, the global body expressed concerns over the increasing use of Internet and other information and communications technologies, including social media platforms, for terrorist purposes.

18 jawans missing after Chhattisgarh Naxal encounter, search on

18 jawans missing after Chhattisgarh Naxal encounter, search on

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

A search operation was underway on Sunday to trace 18 security personnel who went missing after a fierce gun-battle with Naxals in a forest along the border of Bijapur-Sukma districts in Chhattisgarh, police said.

Terrorism should not be linked to any religion, says Amit Shah

Terrorism should not be linked to any religion, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

He also said that terrorists are constantly finding new ways to carry out violence, radicalise youth and raise financial resources and the darknet is being used by terrorists to spread radical content and conceal their identities.

No 'median line': China sends 103 warplanes around Taiwan

No 'median line': China sends 103 warplanes around Taiwan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

China on Monday dismissed the existence of a 'median line' in the volatile Taiwan Strait after Taiwan's defence ministry said it detected a record 103 Chinese warplanes flying around the self-ruled island in a 24-hour period.

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Trump will stay at the 'Chanakya' suite of the hotel, which has hosted the likes of former US presidents George Bush and Barack Obama.

Ranatunga arrested after his guards kill Rajapaksa supporter

Ranatunga arrested after his guards kill Rajapaksa supporter

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Arjuna Ranatunga was arrested on Monday for the first violent incident amidst the on going political crisis in the country.

Main shooter behind Dera follower held after brief encounter in Rajasthan

Main shooter behind Dera follower held after brief encounter in Rajasthan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The main shooter, identified as Ramjan Khan alias Raj Hooda, was injured in his leg in the shoot-out, said Promod Ban, head of the anti-gangster task force of the Punjab police.

Drone downed in Punjab last year had China, Pakistan footprints: BSF

Drone downed in Punjab last year had China, Pakistan footprints: BSF

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

A drone that was shot down by the Border Security Force along the India-Pakistan international border in Punjab last year had taken flight and had 'footprints' in China and Pakistan, a BSF spokesperson said on Wednesday quoting a forensic analysis report.

Has Congress shot itself in the foot with drug case against Majithia on poll eve?

Has Congress shot itself in the foot with drug case against Majithia on poll eve?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'This is evidently pure vendetta politics and may even end up helping the Akalis in the elections'

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic must push the military into a long-term reconsideration of its primary challenges.' 'There must be greater emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief including the management of contagious illnesses and impending crises caused by climate change,' notes Ajai Shukla.

InvITs with too few investors under Sebi lens

InvITs with too few investors under Sebi lens

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The regulator is more carefully scrutinising applications by infrastructure investment vehicles that have a limited number of investors. They have been asked to broaden their investor base before application approval, according to two people familiar with the matter. The Securities and Exchange Board of India is concerned about the structure being used for getting around tax requirements, according to one of the sources.

Sri Lankan PM agrees to quit amid political turmoil

Sri Lankan PM agrees to quit amid political turmoil

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Wickremesinghe will resign after an all-party government is established and the majority is secured in Parliament.

MEA asks Indians not to undertake non-essential travel to Lanka

MEA asks Indians not to undertake non-essential travel to Lanka

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Those requiring to undertake emergency travels can contact the High Commission of India in Colombo.

Punjab polls: Cops on high alert, intensify search operations

Punjab polls: Cops on high alert, intensify search operations

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

To ensure free, fair and transparent assembly elections next month in Punjab, the police have intensified search operations, especially in the border districts, to keep a vigil on illegal activities in vulnerable areas.

13,000 shifted to shelters in Manipur amid sporadic violence

13,000 shifted to shelters in Manipur amid sporadic violence

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The Imphal Valley in Manipur, which remained peaceful for most of Friday, witnessed sporadic clashes later in the day as more security forces were rushed in from other states by road and air to calm down a state which had witnessed bloody ethnic rioting over the last 48 hours.

'Modi's silence has grievously hurt the people of Manipur'

'Modi's silence has grievously hurt the people of Manipur'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'Deeply hurt by Modi's conspicuous silence for over a month-and-a-half since the outbreak of violence, people in Manipur came on the roads and crushed their radio sets to express their frustration and anger.' 'The fact that Modi's Mann Ki Baat did not have a single reference to the Manipur violence further accentuated this hurt and anger.'

India, US ask Pakistan to act decisively against terror

India, US ask Pakistan to act decisively against terror

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The demand for action by Pakistan was made through a joint statement issued after the 2+2 ministerial attended by the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Launcher used in Mohali attack found; several detained, Rinda's hand suspected

Launcher used in Mohali attack found; several detained, Rinda's hand suspected

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A day after a rocket-propelled grenade attack on the Mohali-based intelligence wing headquarters of the Punjab police, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said "some arrests" have been made and the strictest punishment will be meted out to those trying to spoil the state's atmosphere.

Day after Golden Temple lynching, SIT formed to probe sacrilege

Day after Golden Temple lynching, SIT formed to probe sacrilege

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa held a meeting in Amritsar with the deputy commissioner, the police commissioner, the inspector general of police (border range), the Amritsar Rural Senior Superintendent of Police and other officials after the incident.

'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.'

Bihar: Anti-Maoist Operation Vishwas launched

Bihar: Anti-Maoist Operation Vishwas launched

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

Security forces of Bihar, neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand have launched a joint Operation Vishwas to apprehend Maoists in the wake of hundreds of people in Naxal-hit Rohtas district having escaped from their villages in fear of the ultras, a police official said on Saturday.

Rafale, Prachand debut in IAF's Pokharan firepower show on Feb 17

Rafale, Prachand debut in IAF's Pokharan firepower show on Feb 17

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The triennial exercise will take place for two hours and fifteen minutes during the day, dusk and night, he said.

Govt allows women to be combat officers in all central forces

Govt allows women to be combat officers in all central forces

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

After declaring reservation for women in constabulary in paramilitary forces, they can now also be inducted as officers in combat roles in all five Central Armed Police Forces.

India-Pak ties nosedive to new low in 2022 post Bilawal attack on Modi

India-Pak ties nosedive to new low in 2022 post Bilawal attack on Modi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

This year saw no improvement in bilateral ties as India accused Pakistan of cross-border infiltration and re-activation of terror-launching pads near the LoC.

Armed forces to conduct fly-pasts to thank COVID warriors

Armed forces to conduct fly-pasts to thank COVID warriors

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The Indian Armed Forces will express their gratitude to all "corona warriors" by conducting fly-pasts, showering petals on hospitals treating COVID-19 patients and illuminating naval vessels, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Friday.