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2 Pak nationals among 3 Jaish terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

2 Pak nationals among 3 Jaish terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The terrorists have been identified as Raqib Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Shiganpora in Kulgam, and Pakistani nationals Waleed and Numan, a police spokesman said.

The Indian Village in Tibet

The Indian Village in Tibet

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'India should today tell China to provide proper facilities in Minsar for Indian yatris visiting Mt Kailash,' says Claude Arpi.

100 Naxals could be involved in Dantewada ambush

100 Naxals could be involved in Dantewada ambush

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Police have also recovered a GPS device of Naxals from the site in which the rebels had set the location of the improvised explosive device used in the incident.

Ex-paramilitary personnel begin stir over demand for OROP

Ex-paramilitary personnel begin stir over demand for OROP

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Close to 300 of these veterans assembled at the protest site, very close to where a similar agitation is being held by the ex-servicemen of the armed forces for the prompt implementation of the OROP for them.

SC imposes Re 1 fine on Prashant Bhushan; lawyer says will submit fine

SC imposes Re 1 fine on Prashant Bhushan; lawyer says will submit fine

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra asked Bhushan to deposit the fine by September 15, failing which he will attract a jail term of three months and debarment from law practice for three years. Freedom of speech cannot be curtailed but rights of others need to be respected, said the bench, also comprising Justices B R Gavai and Krishna Murari.

Why are our soldiers killing their own?

Why are our soldiers killing their own?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

'The feeling of being part of one family, which is an essential part of the armed forces ethos, is weakening.' 'And when there is a feeling of distrust, then even a small spark can lead to an explosion.'

Will PMC Bank find salvation?

Will PMC Bank find salvation?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Mired in corruption, politics and with a history of suicides by its hapless depositors, PMC Bank's revival is a challenge very different from Yes Bank and LVB, both for the regulator and the rescuer, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Pulwama aftermath: Govt allows air travel for paramilitary forces

Pulwama aftermath: Govt allows air travel for paramilitary forces

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

It said the decision will immediately benefit approximately 7.8 lakh paramilitary personnel of the ranks of constable, head constable and assistant sub-inspector who were otherwise not eligible earlier.

Nirav Modi's paintings auctioned for Rs 59.37 crore

Nirav Modi's paintings auctioned for Rs 59.37 crore

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

As many as 68 artworks went under the hammer on Tuesday evening and included works by the greats like Raja Ravi Varma, V S Gaitonde, F N Souza, Jogen Chowdhury, and Akbar Padamsee among others.

Modi calls Oppn 'poster boys of Pakistan'

Modi calls Oppn 'poster boys of Pakistan'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The Congress for its part urged Modi not to politicise the armed forces.

Unprecedented security in place for Trump's visit

Unprecedented security in place for Trump's visit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Security agencies are also working in close coordination with the US Secret Service, officials said. In Ahmedabad, over 10,000 policemen from different parts of Gujarat have been deployed at strategic locations as part of the elaborate security arrangements, officials said.

The Half Truth

The Half Truth

Rediff.com19 May 2017

In this age of fake news, there are so many things I cannot say for sure anymore, says Veenu Sandhu.

Amid unrest in Kashmir, army launches operation 'Calm Down'

Amid unrest in Kashmir, army launches operation 'Calm Down'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The army has quietly moved an entire brigade into south Kashmir to clear it of militants and protesters.

Cauvery row cripples Karnataka, Tamil Nadu; 1 killed in firing in Bengaluru

Cauvery row cripples Karnataka, Tamil Nadu; 1 killed in firing in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Suspected pro-Tamil protesters attacked and damaged a hotel run by a native of Karnataka in Chennai.

Cyclone Vayu spares Gujarat, changes course towards Oman

Cyclone Vayu spares Gujarat, changes course towards Oman

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Though the "eye of the storm" is away from land, the cyclone's outer periphery would leave its impact on the coast.

CRPF braveheart Chetan Cheetah awarded Kirti Chakra

CRPF braveheart Chetan Cheetah awarded Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Cheeta, CO of the 45th CRPF battalion, was shot nine times during an operation against terrorists in the Hajin area of Kashmir Valley on February 14 this year.

If Shah can claim 250 killed in IAF strikes, why can't PM: Cong

If Shah can claim 250 killed in IAF strikes, why can't PM: Cong

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Singh said, "It is extremely shocking and tragic that the prime minister of this country is pointing fingers at opposition parties for questioning the Army or the Air Force.

Pompeo, Gokhale say Pak must take action against terror groups

Pompeo, Gokhale say Pak must take action against terror groups

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Gokhale and Pompeo expressed satisfaction over the significant progress and the quality of the India-US Strategic Partnership

Why India's disaster responders are unhappy

Why India's disaster responders are unhappy

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Many in the specialised force feel they are not being treated on par with those in the armed forces. Sahil Makkar reports

Pak may not oppose listing of JeM chief as global terrorist

Pak may not oppose listing of JeM chief as global terrorist

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

"Time has come for Pakistan to decide in its own interests. We will do what's in Pakistan's interests," Qureshi told Geo TV in an interview.

Assailant was aiming for Chaurasia: Home secretary

Assailant was aiming for Chaurasia: Home secretary

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Sirohi said Chaurasia saw the assailant and ducked in time.

Covid cases rise over 600; 1st deaths reported in TN, MP

Covid cases rise over 600; 1st deaths reported in TN, MP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The 606 positive cases includes 43 foreign nationals, the ministry said. On Tuesday, the number of cases was 519.

OVL plans to buy gas from Sakhalin-I

OVL plans to buy gas from Sakhalin-I

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, has proposed to buy the entire gas production from Sakhalin-I field in Russia and import the same in the form of LNG to India.

With 424 incidents, CRPF chief says stone pelting has reduced in Valley

With 424 incidents, CRPF chief says stone pelting has reduced in Valley

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The chief said that the reason for the fall is because of the combined efforts of NIA, state police and security forces.

SBI-led consortium to auction assets of Kingfisher Airlines

SBI-led consortium to auction assets of Kingfisher Airlines

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Cars, towing machines, forklifts, tractors, fire extinguishers, and iron ladders will be e-auctioned.

Sensex ends above 31,800, Nifty over 9,800 for 1st time ever

Sensex ends above 31,800, Nifty over 9,800 for 1st time ever

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Broader market outperformed the benchmark indices with S&P BSE Midcap gaining over 1%

Modi's China blunder

Modi's China blunder

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Modi made a strategic blunder of Nehruvian proportions -- presuming no war can happen now, and the Chinese won't be a military threat and risk their economic interests, observes Shekhar Gupta.

OVL may buy 49% stake in Venezuelan field

OVL may buy 49% stake in Venezuelan field

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005

ONGC Videsh, the foreign arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, is in talks with Venezuelan state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela S.A for a stake in the Tomoporo oilfield containing about one billion barrels of recoverable light crude reserves.

BCCI adopts Lodha panel reforms but...

BCCI adopts Lodha panel reforms but...

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday adopted Lodha panel recommended reforms, barring the five contentious ones, at its Special General Meeting in New Delhi.

Unnao rape survivor's fight for justice was tough

Unnao rape survivor's fight for justice was tough

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

From police refusing to name the accused when the complaint was first filed to seeing her father tortured and killed, from her uncle being ensnared in an unrelated case to suffering an accident, which had clear marks of a conspiracy, the going was tough for her.

What makes the SPG special

What makes the SPG special

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The 3,000-strong force, plus its highly trained dog squad, is responsible solely for the protection of one person: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi.

12 CRPF personnel killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

12 CRPF personnel killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Four personnel were also injured in the Naxal attack and two of them were stated to be critical.

Who will be Congress's choice for Chhattisgarh CM

Who will be Congress's choice for Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Singhdeo was the main architect of the Congress party's poll manifesto, which he said was made after feedback from about 80,000 people from across the state.

Naxals kill 2 BSF men in Chhattisgarh encounter

Naxals kill 2 BSF men in Chhattisgarh encounter

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

The encounter broke out early on Saturday between a BSF patrol and armed Naxal cadres near the Chhotebethiya-Pakhanjore jungle axis of the Maoist violence-hit district, officials said.

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Intel agencies trying to verify reports on Masood Azhar's death

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The officials said they had no information other than that Azhar was undergoing treatment at an army hospital after suffering renal failure.

Govt to use 'national power' against Maoists

Govt to use 'national power' against Maoists

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The government will use any element of its 'national power' against Maoists under a new policy to deal with the extremists and not hold peace talks with them till they renounce violence and express faith in democracy.

Iran puts ONGC discovered gas field on auction list

Iran puts ONGC discovered gas field on auction list

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The reserves in Farzad-B are almost thrice the largest gas field in India.

OVL to invest $150 mn in Cuba

OVL to invest $150 mn in Cuba

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp, will invest close to $150 million in the seven oil and gas blocks it recently acquired in Cuba.

OVL buys 30% in 7 oil blocks in Cuba

OVL buys 30% in 7 oil blocks in Cuba

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp, has acquired a 30 per cent stake in seven oil and gas blocks in Cuba, which hold more than 4 billion barrels of oil reserves.

NEET 2018 is over. Here's what MBBS, BDS aspirants can do

NEET 2018 is over. Here's what MBBS, BDS aspirants can do

Rediff.com7 May 2018

This roadmap will benefit nearly 13 lakh students who have registered for the medical entrance exam this year.