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Special Frontier Force: India's secret weapon against PLA

Special Frontier Force: India's secret weapon against PLA

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

'The committing of the SFF into operations in Ladakh is a signal from New Delhi of how seriously it takes the Chinese intrusions and the lengths India will go to in combating them.'

Mamata promises basic income for all, expands OBC listing

Mamata promises basic income for all, expands OBC listing

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday unveiled a 'development-oriented' manifesto for the upcoming assembly polls in West Bengal, promising an income scheme for all families, a student credit card and constitution of a task force to examine the inclusion of several communities under the OBC category.

UP cops gun down gangster involved in 18 murder cases

UP cops gun down gangster involved in 18 murder cases

Rediff.com5 May 2023

According to the police, a Special Task Force team retaliated when the gangster, recently released from prison on bail, opened fire at them after being cornered. His car had crashed into a pole.

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Communist China continues to aggressively expand its domain in the Indo-Pacific region.' 'It's crucial for the USA to continue its support in countering these malicious tactics.' 'India, along with other nations in the region, is not alone.'

Wanted criminal gunned down in encounter in UP

Wanted criminal gunned down in encounter in UP

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Gufran, a resident of neighbouring Pratapgarh district, was injured in an exchange of fire with the Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force near Samda village in the Kaushambi district, Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar Srivastava said.

We failed: Israel security chief on Hamas attack

We failed: Israel security chief on Hamas attack

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Bar, in his first comments following the surprise attack that has left everybody shell-shocked in Israel, said the ISA 'failed to generate' a warning.

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Wing Commander Raveendran and flight steward Sargeant Iyer, though shaken and injured, managed to open the rear door of the aircraft and shouted for Prime Minister Morarji Desai and the passengers in the forward cabin to exit in haste since they suspected that fire would engulf the aircraft.

Opposition members suspended from panel on Waqf Bill

Opposition members suspended from panel on Waqf Bill

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

All opposition members of the parliamentary panel on the Waqf Amendment Bill were suspended for a day on Friday amid continuous protests and accusations against Chairman Jagdambika Pal of steam-rolling through the proceedings.

Sri Lanka: Is Mahinda Taking Charge?

Sri Lanka: Is Mahinda Taking Charge?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

There have been reports that the Rajapaksa brothers, which dominates the current Sri Lankan government, are not on the same page. Gota, it is said, is not on the same wave length as his elder brother, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, the former president, or Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who is seen to be the family's strategist.

Now, Watch Kill On OTT

Now, Watch Kill On OTT

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Fast, furious and fashionable, it's all there on OTT this week. Here's the action-packed menu.

UP cancels police constable recruitment exam amid paper leak charges

UP cancels police constable recruitment exam amid paper leak charges

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

More than 48 lakh candidates appeared in the examination conducted on February 17 and 18 across the state.

Naxal attack: Slain jawan was longing to visit his dream home

Naxal attack: Slain jawan was longing to visit his dream home

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

'Instead of Samaiya Madvi, his mortal remains have reached the new house'

In Modi 3.0, NSG, ITBP to be withdrawn from VIP security

In Modi 3.0, NSG, ITBP to be withdrawn from VIP security

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The plan to relieve NSG from VIP security tasks has been in the making since 2012 when NSG commanders foresaw an event where simultaneous terror attacks could be witnessed at one time on multiple centres in the country and the commandos will have to be rushed in different directions.

Cash-strapped PCB proposes Indo-Pak series

Cash-strapped PCB proposes Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

The cash-strapped Pakistan Cricket Board has requested the ICC's special task force to arrange a series of matches for its national team against India and a World XI at neutral venues to raise much needed funds.

Chhota Rajan's aide Mubarak, facing 40 criminal cases, dies in UP hospital

Chhota Rajan's aide Mubarak, facing 40 criminal cases, dies in UP hospital

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

According to district officer Hardoi Mangla Prasad Singh, Khan Mubarak (43) had pneumonia and was undergoing treatment for the past several days.

8 held in Tripura for illegal entry of Bangladeshis, Rohingyas into India

8 held in Tripura for illegal entry of Bangladeshis, Rohingyas into India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The arrests were made from different districts of Tripura by teams of Assam police's special task force, he said.

He Wants To Set Up Fuel Stations In Space!

He Wants To Set Up Fuel Stations In Space!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'It is our duty to keep space sustainable and free of debris.'

RG Kar fallout: Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill

RG Kar fallout: Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The draft legislation seeks capital punishment for persons convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim's death or leave her in a vegetative state.

Dawood aide held in Lucknow

Dawood aide held in Lucknow

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Dawood aide held in Lucknow

Meghalaya polls: BJP woos women voters with govt job quota, scooters

Meghalaya polls: BJP woos women voters with govt job quota, scooters

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

It also promised financial assistance of Rs 24,000 annually to all dependent widows and single mothers, two free LPG cylinders to all the beneficiaries of the PM Ujjwala Yojana and 24x7 power supply.

Will You Do This Immediately After Your Wedding?

Will You Do This Immediately After Your Wedding?

Rediff.com27 May 2023

This is what Krishna Rajput did.

Naxal involved in killing of 76 CRPF jawans in Tadmetla held

Naxal involved in killing of 76 CRPF jawans in Tadmetla held

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Moti Ram Awalam (30) was an active member of "PLGA Battalion No 1", considered the strongest military formation of the outlawed movement, headed by wanted Maoist "commander" Hidma, and was carrying a reward of Rs 8 lakh on his head, a police official said.

COVID-19: Delhi govt to implement odd-even rule in wholesale markets

COVID-19: Delhi govt to implement odd-even rule in wholesale markets

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Under this rule, traders will sell vegetables on alternate days in mandis. The government has also decided to stagger the timings for the sale of vegetables and fruits in these mandis.

PFI official from Kerala nabbed in Hathras conspiracy case

PFI official from Kerala nabbed in Hathras conspiracy case

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The Uttar Pradesh police on Friday said it has arrested a "functionary" of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) from Kerala on charges of conspiracy to trigger riots in the wake of the alleged gangrape and death of a Dalit girl in Hathras in 2020.

India will be nervous but NZ's task will be Herculean: Taylor

India will be nervous but NZ's task will be Herculean: Taylor

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Taylor said if New Zealand can strike early, it will put tremendous pressure on the Indian middle-order.

Arms supplier among 5 Bishnoi gang men held in Haryana, 6 stolen cars found

Arms supplier among 5 Bishnoi gang men held in Haryana, 6 stolen cars found

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The STF team received specific input regarding the movement of the accused in Bahadurgarh.

Suspected ISI agent arrested in Meerut

Suspected ISI agent arrested in Meerut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

A suspected agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence was arrested in Meerut on Saturday on the charge of passing defence information to the ISI, a senior police officer said.

The World's First Suicide Bomber

The World's First Suicide Bomber

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation. Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly towards the Sri Lankan military camp. A few moments later all of Jaffna heard a thunderous explosion that brought the complex crashing down in clouds of dust. Miller had given birth to a deadly tactic that Prabhakaran would employ time and again with devastating consequences to Sri Lanka -- and India. A fascinating excerpt from M R Narayan Swamy's must read new book, The Rout Of Prabhakaran.

Atiq murder: Police to seek remand of 3 assailants

Atiq murder: Police to seek remand of 3 assailants

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

"The murder of Atiq-Ashraf was committed in front of the media. The three shooters are under arrest. We will take them in police remand and all the questions regarding the killing will be answered," DIG, STF, Anand Dev Tiwari told reporters.

'Tried to capture Asad alive': UP cops give encounter details

'Tried to capture Asad alive': UP cops give encounter details

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The FIR stated that a gun, empty shells, live cartridges, a motorcycle and other evidence were collected from the spot.

Security forces find it tough to operate in Manipur's AFSPA-free areas

Security forces find it tough to operate in Manipur's AFSPA-free areas

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The officials said that in the present environment where two communities are attacking each other, they may not find even a lawyer to defend them as all courts were within Imphal valley.

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Squadron Leader Kanwal Deep Mehra's daredevilry during the 1971 War brought down a Pakistani F-86 Sabre. But he had to bail out of his plane, was badly injured. Then a fierce band of armed guerillas evacuated him to safety at great risk to their lives.

Yodha Review: Sturdy Sidharth Malhotra To The Rescue

Yodha Review: Sturdy Sidharth Malhotra To The Rescue

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

It's on the lead character's charm and rugged shoulders that Yodha shamelessly rests, giving Arun perfectly good reason to gloat, 'Is picture ka hero main hoon,' observes Sukanya Verma.

It Wasn't Wise To Underestimate Manmohan Singh

It Wasn't Wise To Underestimate Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

There was more to him than he let on, asserts Aditi Phadnis.

'Kahe ka dar' asks gangster Atiq Ahmed as convoy halts in MP

'Kahe ka dar' asks gangster Atiq Ahmed as convoy halts in MP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Ahmed, a former Samajwadi Party MP, has been lodged in the Sabarmati central jail since June 2019. He was shifted there following a Supreme Court after he was accused of orchestrating the kidnapping and assault on real estate businessman Mohit Jaiswal while in prison in UP.

At 120 kmph, cyclonic storm may hit Odisha-WB coasts by Oct 24: IMD

At 120 kmph, cyclonic storm may hit Odisha-WB coasts by Oct 24: IMD

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

According to weather officials, wind speeds along and off the Odisha-West Bengal coasts are anticipated to reach 60 km/h from October 23, increasing to 120 km/h from October 24 night to October 25 morning.

8 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur

8 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Bijapur

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The security forces did not suffer any casualty in the encounter.

Here's how you can contribute towards India's Olympic performance

Here's how you can contribute towards India's Olympic performance

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) has invited suggestions from all stakeholders and general public for improving performance of India in Olympics and other mega sports events. It has already been announced that government will create a Special Task Force keeping in mind 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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.

Farzi Review: Showy Shahid!

Farzi Review: Showy Shahid!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The hour-long episodes lurch from adrenaline-pumping to yawn-inducing, observes Deepa Gahlot.