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Nation pays homage to Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh

Nation pays homage to Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The national flag will fly half-mast on the day of the funeral in Delhi.

Pendency of cases huge challenge: Outgoing CJI Ramana

Pendency of cases huge challenge: Outgoing CJI Ramana

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Terming pendency of cases a 'huge challenge', Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Friday expressed regret for not being able to pay much attention to issues of listing and posting of matters for hearing in the Supreme Court.

Assam Rifles CO, wife, 6-yr-old son, 4 personnel killed in Manipur ambush

Assam Rifles CO, wife, 6-yr-old son, 4 personnel killed in Manipur ambush

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The incident occurred in Churachandpur district close to the Myanmar border.

UAE contingent leads R-Day parade

UAE contingent leads R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

The UAE is the second country after France to send troops to participate in the Republic Day parade of India, a tradition started last year.

'The Pakistanis had state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot us down'

'The Pakistanis had state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot us down'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'The Pakistanis were not the mujahids or terrorists as claimed initially.' .'They were trained soldiers who held state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot down our airplanes.'

Ex-Navy chief's resignation treated as voluntary retirement

Ex-Navy chief's resignation treated as voluntary retirement

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The sudden resignation by Admiral D K Joshi as navy chief in the wake of a spate of mishaps has been treated by the government as "voluntary retirement, which will ensure that he will not be deprived of any retirement benefits.

Khatnei Knoyak. Always Remembered. Never Forgotten

Khatnei Knoyak. Always Remembered. Never Forgotten

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Rifleman Khatnei Knoyak of 46 Assam Rifles, the country's oldest paramilitary force, was killed on Saturday, November 14, by terrorists in Manipur's Churachandpur district.

Imran Khan loses midnight no-trust vote, ousted as Pak PM

Imran Khan loses midnight no-trust vote, ousted as Pak PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Khan, 69, was not present in the lower house at the time of voting. His party lawmakers staged a walkout.

ED summons Abhishek Banerjee in 'coal smuggling scam'

ED summons Abhishek Banerjee in 'coal smuggling scam'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The central agency asked Banerjee to appear at its Kolkata office on Friday morning, he said.

Court martial for IAF officer facings sexual assault charge

Court martial for IAF officer facings sexual assault charge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

An Indian Air Force official charged with sexual assault of a woman colleague here days ago was handed over to the IAF for court martial, following a local court direction on Thursday.

Gen Bajwa not seeking extension, won't accept one either: Pak army

Gen Bajwa not seeking extension, won't accept one either: Pak army

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Pakistan Army said on Thursday that it has 'nothing to do with politics' and it will remain apolitical in the future as well, as the powerful institution asserted that its chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa was not seeking an extension and will neither accept one.

Farms laws repeal, crypto among 26 bills listed for winter session

Farms laws repeal, crypto among 26 bills listed for winter session

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

According to the Centre's legislative business list for the upcoming session, three bills have also been listed to replace three ordinances.

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince meets Modi

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince meets Modi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was on Thursday accorded a ceremonial welcome in the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Mullah Akhundzada to lead Taliban govt in Afghanistan

Mullah Akhundzada to lead Taliban govt in Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The Taliban government will follow the pattern of the Iranian leadership.

India celebrates 50 years of victory in 1971 war

India celebrates 50 years of victory in 1971 war

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tributes to the valour and sacrifices of Bangladeshi freedom fighters and Indian armed forces on the 50th anniversary of the occasion 'Vijay Diwas'.

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Counted as a judge who enriched the 'verdict docket' of the apex court, Justice Chandrachud is viewed as sharp, articulate and forward looking.

SC judgment will uplift women across country: Female officers

SC judgment will uplift women across country: Female officers

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Advocate Meenakshi Lekhi, who appeared for women officers, said the apex court judgment has given equal rights to the women officers as their male counterparts. She said a long-pending right has been given to women officers through this order.

Remembering A 1971 War Hero

Remembering A 1971 War Hero

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Lance Naik Albert Ekka, Param Vir Chakra, was only 28 when he made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland.

CBI summons TMC MP and actor Dev in cattle smuggling case

CBI summons TMC MP and actor Dev in cattle smuggling case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The anti-corruption branch of the CBI asked the actor-turned-politician to appear before officials of the central agency on February 15 at its Nizam Palace office in Kolkata, the source said.

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to be chief guest on Republic Day 2017

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to be chief guest on Republic Day 2017

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

This was announced by External Affairs Spokesman Vikas Swarup in New Delhi on Sunday.

Prez, PM condemn Uri terror attack, call for tough action

Prez, PM condemn Uri terror attack, call for tough action

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Seventeen jawans martyred and four terrorists were gunned down at 12th Army brigade headquarters at Uri sector in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday morning.

Lakhimpur violence: SC grants 8-week bail to Mishra; can't stay in Delhi, UP

Lakhimpur violence: SC grants 8-week bail to Mishra; can't stay in Delhi, UP

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted eight-week interim bail to Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son Ashish in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence that had left eight people dead.

'Nation remains grateful to Galwan bravehearts'

'Nation remains grateful to Galwan bravehearts'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

On the first anniversary of the deadly clashes, the army said the supreme sacrifice of the soldiers while fighting the adversary in the "most difficult" high altitude terrain will be "eternally etched" in the memory of the nation.

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

In his address to the nation on the eve of 73rd Republic Day, President Kovind noted that democracy, justice, liberty, equality and fraternity form the bedrock of India and stressed that the observance of Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution creates the proper environment for the enjoyment of Fundamental Rights.

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'I'm 79 + now, and I've been doing all this since my late 20s.' 'Sometimes the ideological war extends to the home as well.' 'Many nights I couldn't sleep when someone close to me uttered the smallest insult.' 'It would cause me a lot of pain. But one has to be honest to oneself.'

Confession made before additional SP valid under MCOCA, says SC

Confession made before additional SP valid under MCOCA, says SC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant dismissed the appeals of the accused booked under MCOCA and other provisions under IPC and the gambling and prohibition Act.

Glass ceiling? What's that, ask these gritty women

Glass ceiling? What's that, ask these gritty women

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

These inspiring stories of women shattering the glass ceiling will make you believe in a brighter, gender positive future for India.

The Best Vishal Bhardwaj Movie? VOTE!

The Best Vishal Bhardwaj Movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Before Kuttey's release, co-produced and co-penned by VB, Sukanya Verma takes a look back at the filmmaker's unique body of work.

Navy chief Admiral D K Joshi resigns over submarine mishaps

Navy chief Admiral D K Joshi resigns over submarine mishaps

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Indian Navy chief Admiral D K Joshi resigned on Wednesday evening after owning moral responsibility for the series of mishaps plaguing submarines in the military.

Winter session of Parliament to begin on stormy note on Monday

Winter session of Parliament to begin on stormy note on Monday

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

The opposition will seek to target the government on the issue of farmers' plight as well as their demand for a legal backing for minimum support price.

Order declaring Param Bir 'absconding' pasted outside his flat

Order declaring Param Bir 'absconding' pasted outside his flat

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The order said that a complaint has been made before the court under various sections of the Indian Penal Code related to extortion and criminal conspiracy and the court is satisfied that the accused i.e., Singh has absconded or concealing himself to avoid the service of the warrant.

When President Kalam doubled up as an IAF pilot

When President Kalam doubled up as an IAF pilot

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

On June 8, 2006, President APJ Abdul Kalam became the first Head of State to fly a fighter plane, when he flew the Sukhoi-30 MKI at the Lohegaon Air Force Base in Pune.

Shiv Sena slams Centre's stand on women in army

Shiv Sena slams Centre's stand on women in army

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

An editorial in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' termed the Supreme Court order as the victory of "women power", and said the Centre needs to change its attitude and vision. The apex court's verdict meant there was a problem in the central government's "mental frame", it said.

Three services face shortage of nearly 10K officers, LS told

Three services face shortage of nearly 10K officers, LS told

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

In response to a question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said that the Army has the maximum shortage of 7,791 officers followed by 1,557 in the Indian Navy and 572 in the Indian Air Force.

Will Annamalai's 'DMK Files' Help BJP?

Will Annamalai's 'DMK Files' Help BJP?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Will Annamalai's attacks on the DMK revert the anti-BJP feeling in Tamil Nadu, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rajnath Singh's Strategic Restraint

Rajnath Singh's Strategic Restraint

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

With the role of the venerable elder thrust on him in UP, Mr Singh has had to attune himself to the politics at the Centre, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Is Hardik Patel set to leave Congress ahead of Gujarat polls?

Is Hardik Patel set to leave Congress ahead of Gujarat polls?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Expressing displeasure over the Gujarat Congress's "style of functioning", party leader Hardik Patel on Wednesday claimed that he was sidelined in the state unit and the leadership is not willing to utilise his skills.

Will Soldiers Vote in Coming Elections?

Will Soldiers Vote in Coming Elections?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

No Service Chief to date has had the guts to streamline the procedure in conjunction with the Election Commission and ensure every soldier votes in his/her place of posting, observes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Galwan martyr Col Santosh Babu accorded Mahavir Chakra posthumously

Galwan martyr Col Santosh Babu accorded Mahavir Chakra posthumously

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Col Babu was awarded the gallantry medal for resisting the Chinese Army attack while establishing an observation post in the face of the enemy in the Galwan valley in the Ladakh sector during Operation Snow Leopard.

PHOTOS: Army Chief visits forward posts in Siachen

PHOTOS: Army Chief visits forward posts in Siachen

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Gen Naravane said the entire nation is proud of the soldiers deployed in Siachen, defending the territorial integrity of India.