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CRPF's operation Prahaar killed 18 Naxals last month, claims police

CRPF's operation Prahaar killed 18 Naxals last month, claims police

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The operation was conducted between June 23 and 25, the police said.

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Khalistan would have been in existence today, but for the army.'

Two women among three Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh

Two women among three Naxals killed in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Three Naxals, including two women, were on Saturday gunned down by security forces at two different places in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Bastar division, taking the total number of ultras killed in separate gun-battles in the region this month to 21.

IOC firm on Tokyo Olympics despite coronavirus concerns

IOC firm on Tokyo Olympics despite coronavirus concerns

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday gave further unequivocal backing to this summer's Tokyo Olympics, urging athletes to prepare "full steam" despite the coronavirus threat. Multiple sports events around the world have been cancelled during the epidemic, which has killed more than 3,000 people in China and spread to more than 60 nations including Japan where infections are near 1,000 and 12 people have died.

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Hung verdict in Pak, Sharif bids to form govt with Army backing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The three main political parties in Pakistan on Sunday intensified their efforts for the formation of a coalition government after it became clear that the coup-prone country faced a hung Parliament after general elections marred by allegations of rigging.

Russia set to miss world championships as doping ban continues

Russia set to miss world championships as doping ban continues

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Russian track and field athletes look certain to miss out on this year's world championships after an IAAF task force recommended on Monday that the country's ban should run until November.

9 Naxals, 2 cops killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

9 Naxals, 2 cops killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The gunbattle took place at a forest in Kistaram area bordering Telangana

Roadmap to implement SC order on women officers ready: Army chief

Roadmap to implement SC order on women officers ready: Army chief

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Indian Army has taken the initiative to induct women in rank and file, and the first batch of 100 women soldiers is undergoing training at Corps of Military Police Centre and School, he said.

Biden unveils health team; names Vivek Murthy as surgeon general

Biden unveils health team; names Vivek Murthy as surgeon general

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Dr Anthony Fauci has been named as Chief Medical Adviser to the President on COVID-19, while Dr Rochelle Walensky has been named as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith as COVID-19 Equity Task Force Chair.

Mob attack on Meghalaya CMO pre-planned, plot to harm CM: DGP

Mob attack on Meghalaya CMO pre-planned, plot to harm CM: DGP

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The director general of police said that all conspirators will be taken to task and put behind bars.

Ram Navami violence: Situation in Bihar's Nalanda normal, Section 144 clamped

Ram Navami violence: Situation in Bihar's Nalanda normal, Section 144 clamped

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

The state police also advised people not to believe in rumours.

Inside India's new Digital Personal Data Protection framework

Inside India's new Digital Personal Data Protection framework

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

A new law that defines how companies should process users' data came into force with the President giving assent to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act passed by Parliament in the just-concluded monsoon session. The law arms individuals with greater control over their data while allowing companies to transfer users' data abroad for processing, except to nations and territories restricted by the Centre through notification. It also gives the government power to seek information from firms and issue directions to block content.

Lok Sabha okays Bill to ban financing of weapons of mass destruction

Lok Sabha okays Bill to ban financing of weapons of mass destruction

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the passage of the amendment will strengthen India's national security and its global position.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's judicial custody extended

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's judicial custody extended

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Saeed's arrest is also being seen as a pressure on Pakistan in connection with its commitment to the Financial Act Task Force whose next deadline is in October.

India, US keen to conclude $3bn predator drone deal

India, US keen to conclude $3bn predator drone deal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The MQ-9B predator armed drones -- 10 each for three services -- is seen to be a key part of India's national security and defense needs.

1 killed, 13 injured as Lankan police open fire on anti-govt protestors

1 killed, 13 injured as Lankan police open fire on anti-govt protestors

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

At least one person was killed and 12 others injured on Tuesday when the police opened fire to disperse angry anti-government protestors in Sri Lanka's southwestern region of Rambukkana, officials said.

Vaccination trial run from Jan 2, Vardhan reviews preparedness

Vaccination trial run from Jan 2, Vardhan reviews preparedness

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The senior officials of the health ministry apprised the minister on various improvements that have been made to make the pan India dry run glitch free, such as number of telephone operators has been increased to answer every possible query from the teams on the ground conducting the dry run.

Naxals preparing to boycott polls in Chhattisgarh: Police

Naxals preparing to boycott polls in Chhattisgarh: Police

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Naxals were gearing up to organise a boycott of the coming assembly elections in Chhattisgarh and chalking out strategies for this, police said.

Money from drugs trade returns to Pak for terror activities in J-K: DGP

Money from drugs trade returns to Pak for terror activities in J-K: DGP

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Singh's comment comes close on the heels of a large stockpile of drugs, cash and weapons being recovered near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch.

Pak must enact legislation to proscribe Hafiz Saeed-led JuD: US

Pak must enact legislation to proscribe Hafiz Saeed-led JuD: US

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The US said the removal of the ban on the Jamaat-ud-Dawa and Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation would jeopardise Pakistan's ability to meet its commitments to fight terrorism.

Day before Chhattisgarh poll, Naxals trigger IED blast; 1 BSF soldier killed

Day before Chhattisgarh poll, Naxals trigger IED blast; 1 BSF soldier killed

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

This is the fourth IED blast triggered by Naxals in Chhattisgarh in the last 15 days.

NIA links Gautam Navlakha with ISI agent arrested in US

NIA links Gautam Navlakha with ISI agent arrested in US

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The agency, in its affidavit filed in response to Navlakha's plea, also claimed that he had 'committed acts that had a direct impact on the national security, unity and sovereignty'.

Indian soldiers get 'Trishul', 'Vajra' to tackle Chinese PLA

Indian soldiers get 'Trishul', 'Vajra' to tackle Chinese PLA

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A start-up firm in Noida said soon after the Galwan Valley clash, it was tasked by the Indian security forces to provide them equipment to be able to tackle the Chinese and they have provided them solutions in the form of non-lethal weapons inspired by the traditional Indian weapons like the 'Trishul' of Lord Shiva.

China, Not Pakistan, Is India's Enemy No 1

China, Not Pakistan, Is India's Enemy No 1

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

16 Indian Army divisions face China, 20 face Pakistan and two divisions are reserves. This powerful signal can hardly be missed in China or Pakistan, notes Ajai Shukla.

Govt releases national cyber security policy

Govt releases national cyber security policy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Amid increasing number of cyber attacks and snooping, the government on Tuesday announced the national cyber security policy that aims to protect information and build capabilities to prevent such attacks.

BSF food homely, jawan's video used by Pak to demoralise troops: Force chief

BSF food homely, jawan's video used by Pak to demoralise troops: Force chief

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

"Anyone can go any day and anytime to any border outpost of the BSF and ask for food"

Is Defence Budget Enough To Counter China, Pakistan?

Is Defence Budget Enough To Counter China, Pakistan?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

To threaten China and Pakistan, and then to sharply cut back on military funding, bespeaks a remarkable trust in Beijing and Islamabad that is not borne out by anything they say or do, notes Ajai Shukla.

Recommendations of the Direct Taxes Code panel

Recommendations of the Direct Taxes Code panel

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The proposed move to withdraw the DDT would help encourage investments by addressing multiple taxation of income and bringing down the effective tax rate on companies, which is among the highest in the world.

Rain washes out final day as India settle for 1-0 series win

Rain washes out final day as India settle for 1-0 series win

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

An Indian team in transition will feel robbed of an opportunity as torrential rain came in its way of potentially winning the second Test against West Indies and completing a 2-0 series whitewash in the Port of Spain on Monday.

The rise and fall of gangster Vikas Dubey

The rise and fall of gangster Vikas Dubey

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Vikas Dubey, who met with a gory end in an encounter with the UP Special Task Force near Kanpur on Friday, conjured the image of a typical don who dabbled in real-estate, won a district-level election and rubbed shoulders with political figures.

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Major Ruchi Agarwal is commander of the United Nations Female Engagement Team in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo.

China blocks India-US move to blacklist LeT terrorist 2nd time in 2 days

China blocks India-US move to blacklist LeT terrorist 2nd time in 2 days

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Hafiz Talha Saeed is a senior leader of the LeT and is the head of the cleric wing of the terrorist organisation.

Sporting Clube de Goa confirm withdrawal from I-League

Sporting Clube de Goa confirm withdrawal from I-League

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Sporting clube de Goa confirmed they have formally withdrawn from I-League 2016-17 owing to "strong objections" to the proposed road map by All India Football Federation and its marketing partners IMG-Reliance for Indian football.

Tension eases as China concludes 3-day military drills 'encircling' Taiwan

Tension eases as China concludes 3-day military drills 'encircling' Taiwan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The eastern theatre command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army successfully completed all tasks of its combat readiness patrols and exercises around Taiwan Island, official media in Beijing reported.

How CDS Can Help India Win Future Wars

How CDS Can Help India Win Future Wars

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The CDS has the option to focus on key areas of capability development to fight new generation wars or get bogged down in trying to bring cosmetic changes to humour the political leadership, asserts Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

BEWARE: Somali pirates aim to make India their next target

BEWARE: Somali pirates aim to make India their next target

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Somali pirates are "shifting their location" towards India, but the country is watchful to deal with such threats, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said.

'Amit Shah has accomplished Sardar Patel's unfinished task'

'Amit Shah has accomplished Sardar Patel's unfinished task'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'Nehru's hegemonic politics has been responsible for many ills, which undoubtedly includes Kashmir'

2 cops among 6 J-K employees sacked for terror links with Hizbul Mujahideen

2 cops among 6 J-K employees sacked for terror links with Hizbul Mujahideen

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Six government employees, including two policemen, were on Wednesday dismissed from service for their alleged links with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the total number of employees sacked in last nearly six months to 25, officials said.

Veterans, experts laud move to create post of CDS

Veterans, experts laud move to create post of CDS

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The CDS will be senior to the service chiefs and his primary role will be to work towards increasing operational coordination among the army, the navy or the air force and deal with India's national security with a comprehensive approach.

Modi targets Pakistan at G20; equates LeT, JeM to IS, Al Qaeda

Modi targets Pakistan at G20; equates LeT, JeM to IS, Al Qaeda

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Modi regretted that the international response to terrorism was weak and said more cooperation was needed to fight the menace.