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Rescue personnel real-life heroes for lakhs of Assam's marooned people

Rescue personnel real-life heroes for lakhs of Assam's marooned people

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Nearly 86 lakh people in the state's 32 districts have been affected by heavy rain and subsequent floods this year, bringing life to a screeching halt in many parts.

Gen Manoj Pande takes charge as Army chief

Gen Manoj Pande takes charge as Army chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Gen Pande, who was serving as the vice chief, became the first officer from the Corps of Engineers to helm the force.

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

In a televised screening for Indian journalists on Wednesday, the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi held a screening that revealed horrific and chilling videos of October 7, the day when over 2,000 terrorists entered Israel from the Gaza Strip and carried out what is being considered the biggest terror attack against the Jewish nation.

Bangladesh Rifles lacks discipline: BSF

Bangladesh Rifles lacks discipline: BSF

Rediff.com17 Apr 2005

BSF Director General Mooshahary said an agreement was reached with Bangla Rifles on coordinated patrolling along the border areas.

How Abhilash Tomy was rescued

How Abhilash Tomy was rescued

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Although he was bed ridden most of the time he was in the vessel and unable to move on the upper deck, his condition is stable.'

'Won't hesitate to...': FBI's warning to Hamas

'Won't hesitate to...': FBI's warning to Hamas

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The FBI said that its Legal Attache' office in Israel was actively working with partners on the ground to locate and identify US citizens afftected by the terror attacks.

Missing INSAS rifle, magazine at Bathinda military post found

Missing INSAS rifle, magazine at Bathinda military post found

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

An INSAS rifle that went missing from the Bathinda military station and was suspected to have been used in the killing of four Army personnel early Wednesday morning inside the facility has been found, the Army said.

Ready to meet any aggressive designs of China: Army

Ready to meet any aggressive designs of China: Army

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The Army on Tuesday said it was prepared to give an appropriate response to any adverse aggressive designs of China in the Ladakh sector, maintaining that the integrity of the country was being ensured through physical patrolling and technical means.

Naxals strike again, 3 BSF jawans killed in Odisha ambush

Naxals strike again, 3 BSF jawans killed in Odisha ambush

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Three Border Security Force jawans were killed and six were injured on Wednesday after a Maoist ambush on a BSF party near the Sukma-Malkangiri border in Chitrakonda, Odisha.

Children Pay The Price Of War

Children Pay The Price Of War

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Displaced Palestinian children, who fled their homes amid Israeli strikes take shelter in a tent camp at a United Nations-run centre in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

'Kill the beast': CoBRA officer's last message who died in Naxal attack

'Kill the beast': CoBRA officer's last message who died in Naxal attack

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

He was a decorated officer as he won combat competitions and participated in all-India police commando duty meets.

'China will be given a bloody nose'

'China will be given a bloody nose'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'They will continue to keep pricking at places where both of us are sensitive and keep the LAC alive.'

How the BSF got Ghazi Baba

How the BSF got Ghazi Baba

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The next war will be fought by China-Pakistan against India and we have to fully be prepared. We must read the writing on the wall.'

'If Scindia were to be made CM...'

'If Scindia were to be made CM...'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'...the Congress tally in 2028 would further plummet under 50.' 'A fresh face as CM would further strengthen the BJP and weaken the Congress in Madhya Pradesh.'

PIX: Chelsea rally to beat Palace; Juventus lose

PIX: Chelsea rally to beat Palace; Juventus lose

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Chelsea came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 thanks to added time goals from Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez.

I've always looked up to him: Prasidh Krishna

I've always looked up to him: Prasidh Krishna

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Pacer Prasidh Krishna, who is back in the Indian team after an injury lay-off, praised and thanked star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for his support during the National Cricket Academy (NCA) days.

SAFF: India sets sights on Nepal after crushing Pakistan

SAFF: India sets sights on Nepal after crushing Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India look to ward off Nepal threat and move closer to semifinals

Ashok Gehlot: 'Magician' leaves centre stage in Rajasthan

Ashok Gehlot: 'Magician' leaves centre stage in Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

"I sometimes think of leaving it, but the chief minister's post doesn't leave me," Ashok Gehlot famously said earlier this year, in part as a signal to the Congress top brass not to pick someone else for the job if the party wins the assembly polls.

CRPF braveheart Chetan Cheetah awarded Kirti Chakra

CRPF braveheart Chetan Cheetah awarded Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Cheeta, CO of the 45th CRPF battalion, was shot nine times during an operation against terrorists in the Hajin area of Kashmir Valley on February 14 this year.

Himachal: IAF rescues over 780 people in 48 hrs

Himachal: IAF rescues over 780 people in 48 hrs

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Choppers belonging to the Western Air Command carried out over 50 sorties over the last 48 hours, rescuing over 780 citizens in the flood-affected areas of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, Indian Air Force officials said.

Ranji Trophy: Uthappa, Rahul put Karnataka in command

Ranji Trophy: Uthappa, Rahul put Karnataka in command

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

A brilliant 153 from Robin Uthappa coupled with a patient 91 from KL Rahul has helped the defending champions Karnataka, post a commanding 302-2 in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final match against Assam in Indore.

1 jawan martyred as Pak violates ceasefire on Eid

1 jawan martyred as Pak violates ceasefire on Eid

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

11 BSF troops have so far been killed in cross-border firing incidents along the IBr in J&K this year.

Can Jeetega Bharat Campaign Win 2024?

Can Jeetega Bharat Campaign Win 2024?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Jeetega Bharat has selected 125 Lok Sabha seats across the country where it will assist the Opposition alliance.

Lt Gen Manoj Pande named as next Army chief, first from Corps of Engineers

Lt Gen Manoj Pande named as next Army chief, first from Corps of Engineers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The central government on Monday appointed Army Vice Chief Lieutenant General Manoj Pande as the next chief of Indian Army.

Qatar court commutes death sentences of 8 Indian Navy veterans

Qatar court commutes death sentences of 8 Indian Navy veterans

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

In a huge relief, an appellate court in Qatar has commuted the death sentence of eight former Indian Navy personnel, arrested in an alleged case of espionage in August 2022.

Raveendran puts Rs 4K cr own wealth into Byju's

Raveendran puts Rs 4K cr own wealth into Byju's

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Byju Raveendran, founder of educational technology (edtech) firm Byju's, has injected around Rs 4,000 crore of personal capital into the company in recent months. This move comes as the company grapples with challenges, including securing fresh capital, delays in financial reporting, and legal disputes with lenders. "Raveendran has pledged personal property to assist the company in dealing with the crisis. "He conveyed to employees that despite perceptions of being a billionaire, he has reinvested a major portion of his wealth back into the company," said a person familiar with the matter.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara impresses with 17th double ton

Ranji Trophy: Pujara impresses with 17th double ton

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday

Women's Test PIX: Harmanpreet leads India's fightback but Aus hold onto lead

Women's Test PIX: Harmanpreet leads India's fightback but Aus hold onto lead

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Tahlia McGrath and Ellyse Perry kept Australia's hopes alive as they put together a dogged partnership in the post-lunch session on Day 3.

Pak targets army camp with rocket launchers in Poonch

Pak targets army camp with rocket launchers in Poonch

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Indian troops did not retaliate to the 'deliberate provocation' to avoid civilian casualties across the border.

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Significantly, these 12 officers would form a major part of the team that the new army chief will inherit, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Prez invokes Ram temple, Art 370 in Parl speech

Prez invokes Ram temple, Art 370 in Parl speech

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

In her first address to a joint sitting of the two Houses in the new Parliament building in which she touched on varied issues ranging from insurgency to inflation, Murmu said a country can progress at a fast pace only when it defeats the challenges of the past and puts maximum energy into building the future.

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Major Ruchi Agarwal is commander of the United Nations Female Engagement Team in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo.

Transgenders may soon be recruited as CAPF officers

Transgenders may soon be recruited as CAPF officers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

A senior CAPF commander privy to the development said the forces have discussed the "challenges and opportunities" that can come with transgenders in the officer ranks.

Property of Pak-based terrorist sealed in Baramulla

Property of Pak-based terrorist sealed in Baramulla

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The action follows the sealing of a Srinagar-based property of the founder and self-styled chief commander of the Al-Umar Mujahideen, Mushtaq Zargar alias 'Latram', on Thursday.

Return to positions: Russia to advancing rebels

Return to positions: Russia to advancing rebels

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The statement of the Russian Defence Ministry comes after Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed to have taken control of military facilities in two Russian cities.

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Milwaukee led by 18 in the third quarter before Philadelphia used a 23-9 run to tie the game at 108 mid-way through the final period.

After ambush, Naxals take away CRPF jawans' weapons

After ambush, Naxals take away CRPF jawans' weapons

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

An assortment of sophisticated weaponry belonging to security personnel, including 10 AK-series rifles, were carried off by the Naxals from the site of the encounter on Monday in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh which left 14 Central Reserve Police Force jawans dead and over a dozen others injured.

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The Taliban government in Afghanistan is not going anywhere. That being the case, why is the hesitation to establish formal diplomatic relations with the Taliban? asks Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (Retd).