News for 'army officer'

India, Pak DGMOs agree to reduce troops in forward areas

India, Pak DGMOs agree to reduce troops in forward areas

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan on Monday deliberated on various aspects of the May 10 understanding reached between the two sides on cessation of hostilities.

Army grants permanent commission to 147 more women SSC officers

Army grants permanent commission to 147 more women SSC officers

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

"The women officers were re-considered as per directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court and fresh results have now been de-classified. Consequently, 147 more women officers are being granted PC, taking the total PC granted to 424 out of the 615 officers considered," the ministry said in a statement.

Nothing to do with Canadian national Tahawwur Rana: Pak

Nothing to do with Canadian national Tahawwur Rana: Pak

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Pakistan has denied any connection to Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana, a Canadian national, has not renewed his Pakistani documents for over two decades, according to the Foreign Office spokesperson.

Army Develops Anti Drone Attacks System

Army Develops Anti Drone Attacks System

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The system can be used effectively against swarm drone attacks.

Terrorists elude security forces after 12 days of Kathua ops

Terrorists elude security forces after 12 days of Kathua ops

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are continuing a multi-agency operation to track down three terrorists who have escaped multiple encounters. The operation has entered its 12th day and has seen the deployment of additional troops, aerial surveillance, and a crackdown on terrorist supporters.

B'desh army officers who killed 4 leaders to be hanged

B'desh army officers who killed 4 leaders to be hanged

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Bangladesh's supreme court on Tuesday upheld the death sentences of two fugitive junior military officers awarded by a local court for killing four top national leaders, including the then acting president Syed Nazrul Islam, inside the Dhaka Central Jail in 1975.

Long hunt ends: Maoist chief Basavaraju gunned down

Long hunt ends: Maoist chief Basavaraju gunned down

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju, the powerful general secretary of Communist Party of India-Maoist killed in an encounter along with 26 others on Wednesday, had masterminded several major attacks on security forces in Chhattisgarh and his death is a big blow to the armed movement, said officials.

Raid 2 Review: Second Time's Not The Charm!

Raid 2 Review: Second Time's Not The Charm!

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Rajkumar Gupta's hammy treatment and bombastic score strips the realism to turn Raid 2 into another hail the hero exercise, observes Sukanya Verma.

Indira Gandhi's Enemy No. 1 During The Emergency

Indira Gandhi's Enemy No. 1 During The Emergency

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

'What does Indira Gandhi want from me? At this age, what will I do to her?'

HDFC Bank to pursue legal remedies against Mehta family of Lilavati Trust

HDFC Bank to pursue legal remedies against Mehta family of Lilavati Trust

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

HDFC Bank on Sunday said that it will "pursue all lawful remedies" to recover public funds and address the retaliatory actions taken by the Mehta family of the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical (LKMM) Trust, which has filed a complaint against the bank's managing director (MD) & chief executive officer (CEO) Sashidhar Jagdishan alleging financial fraud.

Burdwan blast mastermind arrested; son of retired B'desh army officer

Burdwan blast mastermind arrested; son of retired B'desh army officer

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

West Bengal police on Saturday arrested the mastermind of Burdwan blast Sk Rahmatulla alias Sajid, a Bangladeshi national and stated to be a Chief Commander of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh terror group.

Schools reopen in Jammu's border areas after 8 days of India-Pak tension

Schools reopen in Jammu's border areas after 8 days of India-Pak tension

Rediff.com15 May 2025

The reopening brought a sense of relief to students, teachers, and parents across the region.

'We're Winning The War Against Terrorism'

'We're Winning The War Against Terrorism'

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'We've moved from thousands killed yearly in Jammu and Kashmir to 127 last year.' 'Cross-border terrorism in Kashmir is being solved. We are winning it.'

From Modi to Tendulkar: Ghibli magic takes India by storm

From Modi to Tendulkar: Ghibli magic takes India by storm

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Here are some of the avatars of Modi and others that are doing the rounds of the internet.

7 rocket shells found from garbage dump in Punjab's Patiala

7 rocket shells found from garbage dump in Punjab's Patiala

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

There was no explosive in the shells, Punjab Police's Deputy Inspector General (Patiala range) Mandeep Singh Sidhu said.

Won't get Nobel Prize for 'stopping' Indo-Pak war or..., rues Trump

Won't get Nobel Prize for 'stopping' Indo-Pak war or..., rues Trump

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

He then went on to say that, however, he won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for any of his efforts.

Can Congress rely on Gehlot-Pilot truce to regain lost ground?

Can Congress rely on Gehlot-Pilot truce to regain lost ground?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Gehlot's remark hinted at a possible thaw between the two senior Congress leaders after years of political tussle.

'For Pakistan Army, Imran Is A No-Go'

'For Pakistan Army, Imran Is A No-Go'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'Will Imran compromise with the army? We are all human beings. We all compromise.'

Meet Capt Shiva Chouhan: 1st woman officer deployed in Siachen

Meet Capt Shiva Chouhan: 1st woman officer deployed in Siachen

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

'When you are at 15,600 ft, and in a glacial terrain, where temperatures are much below zero, and can dip to even -40 degrees Celsius, it is not just the harsh weather you have to brave, but isolation too which comes at such a height'

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'The present generation, either due to historical amnesia or political propaganda, has been fed a narrative that paints India as an adversary rather than an ally.'

Breakthrough: PM Modi to visit Pakistan, top army officers to meet

Breakthrough: PM Modi to visit Pakistan, top army officers to meet

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

On the sidelines of the SCO visit in Ufa, the two heads met and decided to revive dialogue and find ways to expedite the trial of the Mumbai attacks.

Rajnath's Target Practice, Temple Run

Rajnath's Target Practice, Temple Run

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

What the Raksha Mantri did in Mhow and Indore.

'India Is Playing A Quiet Game'

'India Is Playing A Quiet Game'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'India is using Hasina to warn the Yunus government because there is a ground support for the Awami League in Bangladesh.'

« Prev  |