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Army calls off search op in Kashmir village to help unwell girl

Army calls off search op in Kashmir village to help unwell girl

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The cordon and search operation (CASO) at Kralkhod village in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday was suspended and a medical officer accompanying the troops sent to attend to the 11-year-old, officials said.

Why Do Indians Have To Die in Congo?

Why Do Indians Have To Die in Congo?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Last week, two BSF troopers from Rajasthan, members of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Congo, were killed by protestors. Do we need to lose lives fighting in a country not ours, in a war that is not ours and for a cause that is not ours, asks Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), who served in the UNPKF in Congo.

PHOTOS: India's gold-glut continues at South Asian Games

PHOTOS: India's gold-glut continues at South Asian Games

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

India's dominance went uncontested for the fifth successive day at the 12th South Asian Games, as its shooters, wushu players and track-and-field athletes annihilated competition to sweep most of the gold medals up for grabs, in Guwahati, on Wednesday.

General Naravane takes charge as army chief

General Naravane takes charge as army chief

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

With General Naravane taking charge, all three services chiefs, including navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh and the Indian Air Force's Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, are now from the 56th course of the National Defence Academy.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 9 at the Rio Olympics

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 9 at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Check out the gold medallists from Day 9

The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Four veterans of the Indian National Army, an all-women contingent of the 183-year-old Assam Rifles marching down Rajpath and an Indian Air Force aircraft flying using a mix of traditional and biofuel.

Bindra slams IOA on chargesheet issue, asks IOC not to back out

Bindra slams IOA on chargesheet issue, asks IOC not to back out

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra on Tuesday lashed out at Indian Olympic Association officials for refusing to accept International Olympic Committee's directive to bar chargesheeted persons from contesting elections and asked the world body to stick to its earlier stand.

India to acquire more Israeli drones for use in Ladakh

India to acquire more Israeli drones for use in Ladakh

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The Heron unmanned aerial vehicles are already in the Air Force, Navy, and the Army and are being used extensively at the moment by both Army surveillance and Target acquisition batteries and Air Force in the Ladakh sector.

Armed forces hail Subedar Neeraj's 'golden victory'

Armed forces hail Subedar Neeraj's 'golden victory'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said Neerj Chopra's "golden victory" at the Tokyo Olympics is a historic and proud moment for the entire country, including the Indian armed forces.

How a pizza pole helped Bindra win gold at Beijing Olympics

How a pizza pole helped Bindra win gold at Beijing Olympics

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Abhinav Bindra's insane search for perfection had pushed him to climb, as a simulation of sorts, a 40-feet high 'pizza pole' that saw him conquer his 'fear' and go on to win a historic gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Jaipur girl realises dream of shooting alongside Bindra, wins two gold

Jaipur girl realises dream of shooting alongside Bindra, wins two gold

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

I decided to become a shooter after watching Abhinav Bindra win a gold medal for the country, 21-one-year-old shooter Apurvi Chandela tells Shahnawaz Akhtar.

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Mihaila late show for Romania stuns Swiss in thrilling draw

Bindra joins Salman as Rio Games ambassador

Bindra joins Salman as Rio Games ambassador

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

'I will be writing to every member of the Indian Olympic team and offering them any help they may want.'

CWG updates: Shuttlers, paddlers add to India's gold rush

CWG updates: Shuttlers, paddlers add to India's gold rush

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth won their respective singles matches, while Satwik Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa triumphed in the mixed doubles to help India outclass Malaysia in the final and clinch the gold medal in the Mixed Team badminton gold medal match at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Necessary for me to keep away from controversies, says ace shooter Narang

Necessary for me to keep away from controversies, says ace shooter Narang

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Seeking to steer clear of the furore that was triggered by Saina Nehwal's open displeasure at being ignored for the Padma awards, ace Indian shooter Gagan Narang said he would prefer to wait for the government to take a call on such matters.

Big steps taken to make defence sector atmanirbhar: PM

Big steps taken to make defence sector atmanirbhar: PM

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

In his Independence Day speech, Modi said recently, import of more than 100 military equipment has been stopped.

Sports Shorts: Pranati wins bronze at Asian Gymnastic

Sports Shorts: Pranati wins bronze at Asian Gymnastic

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Indian shooting lacks accountability, discipline: Rana

Indian shooting lacks accountability, discipline: Rana

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'They are just making me the scapegoat after what happened in Tokyo. They can't just pass the buck to me for Manu Bhaker's failure. What were the coaches doing in Tokyo? I was not there with them at the Olympics.'

I am at peace with my decision to retire: Bindra

I am at peace with my decision to retire: Bindra

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Abhinav Bindra's body language belied any emotions whatsoever on what was the final day of an illustrious career as he made it clear that he was done with aiming bull's eye and ready to move to the next phase of his life although he does not know what it is.

IAF's landing ground near China border revived in Arunachal

IAF's landing ground near China border revived in Arunachal

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

An Indian Air Force advanced landing ground at Vijaynagar, country's easternmost tip in Arunachal Pradesh, was re-opened on Friday by Governor General (Retd) J J Singh in presence of Air Marshal S Varthaman, air officer commanding-in-chief, eastern air command, Lieutenant General Rameshwar Roy, director general Assam Rifles, Air Vice Marshal KS Gill among other senior officials from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam Rifles and the IAF.

Won't allow to change status quo along India's border: Army chief

Won't allow to change status quo along India's border: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

"Our patience is a sign of our self-confidence, but no one should make the mistake of testing it," Gen Naravane said.

World Cup: Shocking! Ace shooter Jitu fails to qualify for final

World Cup: Shocking! Ace shooter Jitu fails to qualify for final

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Ace shooter Jitu Rai failed to make it to the final of the men's 10m Air Pistol at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup (Rifle/Pistol), in Munich, on Monday.

Ace shooter Jitu Rai recommended for Khel Ratna

Ace shooter Jitu Rai recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Asian Games gold medallist Jitu Rai has been recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for his exploits in pistol shooting in the last two years although he couldn't win a medal in the Rio Olympics. "Yes, we have recommended Jitu's name for Khel Ratna award," National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) secretary Rajiv Bhatia said. NRAI has also recommended woman rifle shooter Apurvi Chanela and men rifle shooters Gurpreet Singh and PN Prakash for the Arjuna Awards, according to Bhatia.

Government clears Rs 15,935-crore plan to buy guns for military

Government clears Rs 15,935-crore plan to buy guns for military

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The approval to the proposals come amid increasing hostilities by Pakistan along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir as well as China's aggressive posturing in several sectors along the nearly 4,000-km-long Sino-India border.

Centre clears mega purchase of weapons for armed forces

Centre clears mega purchase of weapons for armed forces

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The long-pending proposals were cleared at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the defence ministry's highest decision making body on procurement.

Shooting World Cup: Mittal bags silver; Jitu-Heena triumph in mixed event

Shooting World Cup: Mittal bags silver; Jitu-Heena triumph in mixed event

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

There was some cheer for India after two barren days as the duo of Jitu Rai and Heena Sidhu triumphed in the 10 metre mixed team air pistol event of the ISSF World Cup.

IOC president to visit India seeking more support for athletes

IOC president to visit India seeking more support for athletes

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach is baffled by India's lack of sporting success and will meet the country's Prime Minister later this month seeking more fund for the athletes, the country's Olympic association said on Wednesday.

Army Day parade: Drone operations feature for 1st time

Army Day parade: Drone operations feature for 1st time

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Around 75 drones of the Indian Army carried multiple mock operations, including kamikaze attacks, first-aid delivery and parachute payload delivery exercises, at the event.

Major Menezes salutes Lieutenant Colonel Singh

Major Menezes salutes Lieutenant Colonel Singh

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Major Prafulla Menezes (retd), Lieutenant Colonel Harjinder Singh's wife, and young daughter Preet Kaur pay homage to a husband and father, whose services to the motherland, will always be remembered, never forgotten.

India must not host Olympics unless we can win 40 gold medals: Bindra

India must not host Olympics unless we can win 40 gold medals: Bindra

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

'We need to invest in our youth, we need to invest on our athletes, that should be the priority and then when we are in a position to realistically win at least 40 gold medals in the Olympic Games. For me personally that would be the right moment to host an Olympic Games'

On Day 4 at CWG, shooters set to take centre stage

On Day 4 at CWG, shooters set to take centre stage

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The focus is firmly trained on teen sensation Manu Bhaker as the fancied Indian shooting team eyes a head start at the 21st Commonwealth Games

Technical snag costs Manu Bhaker final spot in Olympics

Technical snag costs Manu Bhaker final spot in Olympics

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Manu's pistol had 'suffered a circuit malfunction'

Yashaswini wins gold, secures 9th Olympic quota for India

Yashaswini wins gold, secures 9th Olympic quota for India

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

The 22-year-old former junior world champion recorded 236.7 in the eight-women final of the season's fourth World Cup for pistol and rifle shooters.

Indian shooters secure record 15th Olympic quota

Indian shooters secure record 15th Olympic quota

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar bagged India's 13th Olympic quota in shooting with a bronze medal in men's 50m rifle 3 positions at the 14th Asian Championship.

Shootout at Houston Airport, gunman killed

Shootout at Houston Airport, gunman killed

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Chaos broke out at the main airport of Houston when a man fired gunshots into the air with his assault rifle, before shooting himself to death.

What Pakistan Army Reshuffle Means

What Pakistan Army Reshuffle Means

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The timing of these transfers, while being projected as routine, is significant in both strategic and political terms, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.' 'I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was retribution.'

Sports Shorts: Narang-Ghatkar win silver medal in shooting meet

Sports Shorts: Narang-Ghatkar win silver medal in shooting meet

Rediff.com6 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Pakistan shooters not taking part in New Delhi World Cup

Pakistan shooters not taking part in New Delhi World Cup

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Pakistan will not participate in the shooting World Cup in New Delhi after a top official of the national federation confirmed that its marksmen had not been issued visas

Will these teenage shooting sensations pass the Asiad test?

Will these teenage shooting sensations pass the Asiad test?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Teenage prodigies Anish Bhanwala, Manu Bhaker and Elavenil Valarivan will carry India's medal hopes in shooting at the Asian Games, beginning in