News for 'Valour'

Did Rajasthan tussle scuttle Rahul's return?

Did Rajasthan tussle scuttle Rahul's return?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'Play safe and persist with an ailing Sonia Gandhi as interim chief and wait for an opportune moment to foist the crown prince yet again,' predicts Virendra Kapoor.

Have faith in armed forces, country's honour won't be harmed, says Rajnath

Have faith in armed forces, country's honour won't be harmed, says Rajnath

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The honour of the country would not be harmed under any circumstances, Singh said.

Pak will not dare attempt Kargil-like infiltration: Army chief

Pak will not dare attempt Kargil-like infiltration: Army chief

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

'There is no such area that we have left unguarded. Our surveillance team is keeping a tight watch and regularly patrolling the areas'

In Mumbai amid protests, Kangana attacks Uddhav with harsh words

In Mumbai amid protests, Kangana attacks Uddhav with harsh words

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Addressing Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray, Ranaut posted a video message saying his 'ego will be destroyed' the way her Bandra home was demolished.

What Ravana, Duryodhana can teach India's leaders

What Ravana, Duryodhana can teach India's leaders

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

What drove Ravana, a good king, and Duryodhana, who could match Bhima on strength and valour to ruin?

How India reacted to army's Uri response

How India reacted to army's Uri response

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

What political leaders and twitterati had to say about India's response to the Uri attack.

Ayodhya calm on Babri demolition anniversary

Ayodhya calm on Babri demolition anniversary

Rediff.com6 Dec 2009

The 17th anniversary of the demolition of the Babri Masjid largely remained a non-event in Ayodhya, in spite of the various programmes organised by political parties to mark the occasion. While the Vishwa Hindu Parishad observed it as 'Shaurya Diwas' (Valour Day) and the Babri Masjid Action Committee and the Samajwadi Party observed it as 'Black Day', the events held by them witnessed negligible participation by the locals.

20 yrs of Kargil war: IAF turns base into war theatre

20 yrs of Kargil war: IAF turns base into war theatre

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The IAF has planned several activities at the air base to commemorate the 20 years of the war and the symbolic recreation of the Tiger Hill attack was one of them.

Jallikattu spectator gored to death in Madurai

Jallikattu spectator gored to death in Madurai

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Nineteen-year old Kalimuthu, who was seated in a front row of the viewers' gallery, suffered fatal stomach injury when the bull running in the playing arena suddenly strayed and attacked him.

1 army trooper killed in encounter in Kashmir

1 army trooper killed in encounter in Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

One army trooper was killed in a fierce encounter in a forest area in north Kashmir Kupwara district on Monday.

President Kovind visits 'world's highest battlefield'

President Kovind visits 'world's highest battlefield'

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Kovind is the first president to visit the Siachen base camp since the visit of the then president APJ Abdul Kalam in 2004.

Dirt in mind: Sena, BJP target Cong on booklet targeting Savarkar

Dirt in mind: Sena, BJP target Cong on booklet targeting Savarkar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The Hindi booklet, distributed at a camp of Congress-affiliated Seva Dal in Madhya Pradesh, had also claimed that Savarkar and Mahatma Gandhi's killer Nathuram Godse were in a physical relationship. The book alleged that Savarkar received money from the British after he was released from Andaman's Cellular Jail.

PHOTOS: President's Colours for Ladakh Scouts

PHOTOS: President's Colours for Ladakh Scouts

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

In his first engagement outside the national capital, the President confers a rare honour on a brave, young, regiment.

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Since 1979, the BJP has not fielded any Muslim candidate from any parliamentary seat from the state.

'The nation must stand by a soldier who laid down his life'

'The nation must stand by a soldier who laid down his life'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Two years after Major Akshay Girish sacrificed his life fighting terrorists in J&K, his mother wonders why his valour wasn't duly recognised.

Nation pays homage to Col Mahadik who died fighting terrorists in Kashmir

Nation pays homage to Col Mahadik who died fighting terrorists in Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

In the wreath laying ceremony for the slain Colonel Santosh Mahadik in Srinagar, all the officers and the jawans of the 41 RR paid their tributes to him.

Images: Where Bhima dueled with Hidimba

Images: Where Bhima dueled with Hidimba

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Also known as Ukkina Kote or steel fort, signifying that it was impenetrable, Chitradurga Fort has 19 gateways, 38 posterior entrances, a palace, a mosque, granaries, oil pits, four secret entrances, and water tanks.

We won't let the blood of our men go waste: CRPF

We won't let the blood of our men go waste: CRPF

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

After suffering a major blow at the hands of Maoists in Chhattisgarh, the Central Reserve Police Force on Friday said it will not let the blood of its men go waste and take the battle against the Left-wing extremists forward with a hardened resolve. "We will not let this blood go waste. I pledge to carry forward the battle," CRPF Special Director General (North) N K Tripathi said at the force's Valour Day event in New Delhi.

Military insurance: Will it come to India?

Military insurance: Will it come to India?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

It is important to note that the military provides group insurance to military personnel. However, with the growing financial requirements while running a family, this insurance might not be adequate. We can only wait and watch, when such insurance will be available in India.

'Recall what happened in 1971': Venkaiah's stern message to Pak

'Recall what happened in 1971': Venkaiah's stern message to Pak

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Naidu said terrorism is the enemy of humanity as it has no religion and it has unfortunately become Pakistan's state policy.

BJP, Congress in war of words over Rahul's 'Masood Azhar ji' barb

BJP, Congress in war of words over Rahul's 'Masood Azhar ji' barb

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The Congress accused the BJP and a section of media of deliberately twisting Gandhi's remarks.

Women chopping off soldier's private parts: Azam Khan

Women chopping off soldier's private parts: Azam Khan

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Khan said excesses by security forces had led to 'women in some places chopping off the private parts of Army men'.

Modi slays it at QUAD with few words

Modi slays it at QUAD with few words

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Interestingly, in his entire remarks, Modi never once mentioned regional security, Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar points out.

Miliband visits Taj, Trident

Miliband visits Taj, Trident

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband on Thursday visited the Taj and Trident Hotels and spent some time with the employees who helped in evacuating guests during the November 26 terror strikes

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.

Brave cop cremated with State honour

Brave cop cremated with State honour

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

The body of Additional Police Commissioner Ashok Kamte, who was gunned down by terrorists on Wednesday night near Mumbai's Metro cinema, was consigned to flames with full State honour at the Vaikunth cremotorium ground in Pune on Thursday evening.

Era of expansionism is over: Modi during Ladakh visit

Era of expansionism is over: Modi during Ladakh visit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Lauding the bravery displayed by the soldiers, the prime minister said: "The bravery that you and your compatriots showed, a message has gone to the world about India's strength."

The amazing anti-India syllabus of Pak madrassas

The amazing anti-India syllabus of Pak madrassas

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

Madrassas in Pakistan distort history in unimaginable ways, says a cofidential IB report.

Beware of agendas on the Ladakh Stand-off

Beware of agendas on the Ladakh Stand-off

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'It is a constantly evolving situation and will require deft handling at the ground level and at the highest level of military, diplomatic and political leadership,' observes Colonel S Dinny (retd), who served as Commanding Officer of an infantry battalion deployed in the Pangong Tso area.

No force can stop our troops from patrolling in Ladakh: Rajnath

No force can stop our troops from patrolling in Ladakh: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Replying to clarifications sought by MPs in Rajya Sabha on his statement on the border row, the minister said skirmishes and face-off with China in the last few months have been primarily over the issue of patrolling the Ladakh border.

Review: Akshay and Action are Kesari's strengths

Review: Akshay and Action are Kesari's strengths

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'Kesari devotes a significant chunk of its script to brandish Akshay's might as the dauntless, magnanimous, Sardar, Havildar Ishar Singh.' 'To his credit, the actor is a picture of restraint and righteousness as the worldly-wise Sardar on a mission,' notes Sukanya Verma.

China tried to alter status quo at LAC: Rajnath in LS

China tried to alter status quo at LAC: Rajnath in LS

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Making a statement in Lok Sabha, Singh also said the Indian Army has inflicted heavy costs including casualties on the Chinese side during the clash with the People's Liberation Army at the Galwan valley on June 15.

PMO issues clarification over Modi's remarks on Ladakh standoff

PMO issues clarification over Modi's remarks on Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said the focus of Modi's remarks at the meeting on Friday was the events of June 15 at Galwan that led to the loss of lives of 20 Indian military personnel.

PHOTOS: Kudos to these brave children

PHOTOS: Kudos to these brave children

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Each day you hear of tales of bravery and courage. However, these 24 children -- 8 girls and 16 boys --showed great courage and put their own lives in danger to save the lives of others. For this, the country has bestowed upon them the bravery award for their great valour and spirit of selflessness. Here are some of their unmatched tales of valour.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India's 75th Independence Day. Here's the text of what he said:

'Salute the #IndianAirforce. BRAVO INDIA!'

'Salute the #IndianAirforce. BRAVO INDIA!'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Bollywood hails India's air strikes against Jaish e Mohammad terror camps in Pakistan.

'Chinese are fully aware of our resolve'

'Chinese are fully aware of our resolve'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

'I want to assure this House that in these talks we have not conceded anything.' Full text of what Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Parliament on the Chinese pullback in eastern Ladakh.

Bhansali equally guilty as those threatening him: Yogi

Bhansali equally guilty as those threatening him: Yogi

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'No one has the right to take the law into their hands whether it is Sanjay Leela Bhansali or anyone else,' Adityanath said.

Army celebrates anniversary of 1971 victory over Pakistan

Army celebrates anniversary of 1971 victory over Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

A solemn ceremony to remember the martyrs, who fought with valour and made the supreme sacrifice during the 1971 War, was organised at Colaba War Memorial under the aegis of Headquarters Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa Area.

Look back at PM Modi's Independence Day speeches

Look back at PM Modi's Independence Day speeches

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation for the seventh time from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day on Saturday and it will be his second speech of the second term in office.