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Post-Sukma attack, CRPF plans more counter-insurgency ops in Naxal-hit areas

Post-Sukma attack, CRPF plans more counter-insurgency ops in Naxal-hit areas

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Acting Director General of the CRPF, Sudeep Lakhtakia said the ambush has "naturally called for the revision of standard operating procedures" in these areas.

CISF jawan opens fire on colleagues; kills 4 superiors

CISF jawan opens fire on colleagues; kills 4 superiors

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The CISF headquarters in Delhi said any issue related to service leave had nothing to do with the jawan taking the extreme step.

UAE honours PM Modi with highest civilian award

UAE honours PM Modi with highest civilian award

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

India has welcomed the UAE's announcement to confer the top civilian award on Modi.

CRPF's 'Cheetah' shot 9 times in Kashmir encounter leaves hospital

CRPF's 'Cheetah' shot 9 times in Kashmir encounter leaves hospital

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Central Reserve Police Force commander Chetan Cheetah, who was shot nine times during an encounter with terrorists in Kashmir, has made a "miraculous" recovery and will be discharged from the AIIMS on Wednesday.

BJP MP blames Modi's 'undignified' language for Bihar loss

BJP MP blames Modi's 'undignified' language for Bihar loss

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Dissent in BJP grows stronger as more leaders question party's poll strategy in Bihar.

Cong suspends Brar, Singh for 'gross indiscipline'

Cong suspends Brar, Singh for 'gross indiscipline'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Cracking the whip, Congress on Thursday night suspended rebel party MP from Haryana Chaudhary Birender Singh and former CWC member Jagmeet Brar for "gross indiscipline" and "deliberately lowering the prestige of the party".

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday strongly defended the three new agri laws saying their benefits have begun reaching 10 crore small farmers instantly, and condemned as 'very unfortunate' the Republic Day violence and 'dishonour' to the tricolour during the tractor parade by the protesting farm unions in New Delhi.

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Here is a woman who has got widespread appreciation for her work.' 'Social media was full of posts wanting her as the chief ministerial candidate.' 'This kind of popularity did not go well within the party.' 'See, today the party is Pinarayi Vijayan!'

Violent Valley: The latest developments

Violent Valley: The latest developments

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

The situation in Kashmir remains fluid as protests continued in many localities over the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani.

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Unlike the regimes of Jayalalitha, Palaniswami and Karunanidhi, ministers are actually getting to make decisions on their own, with the unmentioned rider that they would be held responsible and accountable, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Does Modi have a coronavirus war room?

Does Modi have a coronavirus war room?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Nivedita Mookerji goes in search of the elusive war room to track and respond to the coronavirus threat.

Mass bunking by CoBRA trainees stumps CRPF

Mass bunking by CoBRA trainees stumps CRPF

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

In an unusual case of 'mass bunking' being confronted by the Central Reserve Police Force, 59 trainee commandos of its elite jungle warfare and counter-Naxal squad Commando Battalion for Resolute Action have gone missing from a train just before they were to report for duty in the Left Wing Extremism-hit theatre of Bihar as part of their first deployment.

US defends drone stroke against Pakistan Taliban chief

US defends drone stroke against Pakistan Taliban chief

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Amid accusations by Pakistan that America deliberately sabotaged peace talks by killing Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud, the Unites States on Sunday said the militant group has a "symbiotic relationship" with the Al Qaeda and provided "safe haven" to terrorists.

Caught napping over migrants' exodus, BJP fights back

Caught napping over migrants' exodus, BJP fights back

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'We had no inkling this would come. Admittedly, we failed to inspire confidence in migrants that no harm would come to them if they stayed back.' Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

'Chinese are looking for a moment of weakness to teach us a lesson'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'They know that India is no pushover.' 'We have to be extremely vigilant, remain ready and keep strengthening our positions.' 'We have to be militarily strong, whatever be the cost.'

Time for India to Engage the Taliban

Time for India to Engage the Taliban

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

India needs to shed its policy of lethargy and inhibitions to engage the Taliban with an intent to maintain its influence in Afghanistan. This would not just put a spanner in Pakistani designs, but also incentivise the Taliban not to be the puppets of GHQ, Rawalpindi, asserts Colonel Nikhil Apte (retd), who served on the Af-Pak desk at the Military Operations Directorate.

CRPF topgun gets Shaurya Chakra for fighting Naxals

CRPF topgun gets Shaurya Chakra for fighting Naxals

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Central Reserve Police Force Deputy Commandant and five-time gallantry medal winner P R Mishra has become the only person from paramilitary forces to have been decorated with a Shaurya Chakra this Independence day for displaying exemplary courage in anti-Naxal operations.

China elevates Xi as 'core leader', on par with Mao, Deng

China elevates Xi as 'core leader', on par with Mao, Deng

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

President Xi Jinping was on Thursday elevated as the "core leader" of China's ruling Communist Party, conferring on him a status similar to that of party founder 'Chairman' Mao Zedong that dilutes the three-decade-old collective leadership principle to avoid personality cult.

After Pulwama attack, CRPF tweaks SOPs to secure convoys

After Pulwama attack, CRPF tweaks SOPs to secure convoys

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

"We have decided to add new features to our convoy movement to and from Kashmir," CRPF Director General R R Bhatnagar said.

Kamal Nath made MP CM after day-long parleys at Rahul's residence

Kamal Nath made MP CM after day-long parleys at Rahul's residence

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Nath, 72, reached Bhopal late in night to be greeted with chants of 'Jai Jai Kamal Nath' by his supporters.

Soon, BSF to get UAVs and all-terrain vehicles

Soon, BSF to get UAVs and all-terrain vehicles

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

An array of modern Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, fast-attack craft and all-terrain vehicles will soon bolster the dominion power of the Border Security Force deployed to guard the marshy and arid Rann of Kutch region along the Indo-Pak border.

'The Cauvery water dispute is going to get worse'

'The Cauvery water dispute is going to get worse'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

'The Cauvery river has become excessively politicised by all political parties.' 'They see a vote bank in an emotive issue of this kind.'

How to Rebuild Kashmir

How to Rebuild Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

'Let people across the LoC see the resolve of Bharat and the contribution of the Indian Security Forces in rebuilding the Valley. Let disaster become the rallying point for integration -- not only of society but also of all the instruments of State,' says General Anil Chait (retd).

Serena dominated Australian Open while pregnant

Serena dominated Australian Open while pregnant

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

If Williams is indeed 20 weeks into her term, that would mean she was approximately two months pregnant when she captured her record 23rd Grand Slam tournament singles title at the Australian Open in January.

AAP flexes its muscles in TN but its fights are directionless

AAP flexes its muscles in TN but its fights are directionless

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Without a strong regional leadership the Aam Aadmi Party in Tamil Nadu may end up as just another political party in the statem says R. Ramasubramanian

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'Breaking down silos and ensuring a more integrated governance process is just as important to performance.' 'It has been a major priority in the last six years, especially in national security,' External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar points out when delivering the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture-2020: India and the Post-Covid World.

Meet Trump's Cabinet and Inner Circle

Meet Trump's Cabinet and Inner Circle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Incoming US President Donald Trump has assembled a core team that is -- not surprisingly -- overwhelmingly white and male.

Maoists kill 14 CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh ambush

Maoists kill 14 CRPF personnel in Chhattisgarh ambush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Thirteen Central Reserve Police Force personnel, including two officers were killed in a Maoist attack in the Chintagufa area in Chhattisgarh's Sukhma while they were on an area domination exercise. According to reports, the attackers used locals as human shields to prevent CRPF retaliation.

The Lonely Man of China

The Lonely Man of China

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

What was the need for Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, President of the People's Republic of China and Chairman, Central Military Commission, to don the new role of Commander in-Chief? Does this mean that the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao faces numerous threats from within the Communist Party?

What changed for India after Balakot airstrike?

What changed for India after Balakot airstrike?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

A realistic assessment will tell us that not much has changed between India and Pakistan; the relationship remains as fraught as before with little prospect of reconciliation, notes Ajai Shukla.

Pathankot NSG martyr gets Shaurya Chakra on Independence Day

Pathankot NSG martyr gets Shaurya Chakra on Independence Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Niranjan's lungs got punctured due to the impact of the blast of a grenade that was kept in the pocket of a slain terrorist and the officer died before being taken to hospital.

Does Modi lack courage about the economy?

Does Modi lack courage about the economy?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'Modi has not lacked courage in the political sphere. It is time he showed it in the economic sphere as well.' 'To do this, he needs to shed the simple-minded nostrums about economic growth and swadeshi that he learnt in the Sangh Parivar,' suggests Virendra Kapoor.

Fugitive ULFA chief Paresh Barua spotted in China

Fugitive ULFA chief Paresh Barua spotted in China

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Paresh Barua, the fugitive 'commander-in-chief' of the anti-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Assam, has been reportedly spotted by Indian security agencies at various locations in China.

PHOTOS: India displays its military might, vibrant culture on R-Day

PHOTOS: India displays its military might, vibrant culture on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Here are highlights of the 68th Republic Day parade.

Why Jyotiraditya fell out with the Gandhis

Why Jyotiraditya fell out with the Gandhis

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

In some ways, Jyotiraditya parting ways with the Gandhis was similar to the saga of the Gandhis and the Bachchans, largely a story of friendship that turned sour. A fascinating excerpt from Rasheed Kidwai's The House Of Scindias: A Saga Of Power, Politics And Intrigue.

Hooda, Chavan in Delhi to save CM chair; Gogoi may go too

Hooda, Chavan in Delhi to save CM chair; Gogoi may go too

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and his Maharashtra counterpart Prithviraj Chavan held talks with Congress central leadership in New Delhi amid indications that decision on replacement of chief ministers will be made soon starting with Assam.

Rajnath Singh's dilemma

Rajnath Singh's dilemma

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The defence minister has to correct a major asymmetry. Will his discipline come in the way?

India's 1st smart city is all set to take off in a big way

India's 1st smart city is all set to take off in a big way

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'Initially, Gift City was just another real estate project, but all that changed with Modi moving to New Delhi,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.