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CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

CBI registers FIR against Manish Sisodia in 'snooping case'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The agency has booked Sisodia, a 1992-batch IRS officer Sukesh Kumar Jain who was then secretary of vigilance, retired CISF DIG Rakesh Kumar Sinha who was working as special advisor to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and joint director in the Feedback Unit, they said.

2 BSF men killed in encounter with Naxals

2 BSF men killed in encounter with Naxals

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The Naxals fled from the spot after a prolonged gunfight.

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.

Assam floods: 12 more killed, 54L people hit; water recedes in some areas

Assam floods: 12 more killed, 54L people hit; water recedes in some areas

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The toll due to the flood since mid-May is now 101, they said.

Marching down Rajpath on R-Day

Marching down Rajpath on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

On the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, several marching contingents marched down Rajpath in Delhi on Tuesday, with President Ram Nath Kovind saluting them from the dais. Here's a look at some of the regiments.

BSF officer killed in Pak sniper fire along IB in J-K

BSF officer killed in Pak sniper fire along IB in J-K

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The BSF troops were carrying out border domination along the IB, when snipers of Pakistan Rangers opened fire on them around 1050 hours in Hiranagar-Samba sector of Kathua district, said a senior BSF officer.

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

1 dead, over 300 evacuated after ammonia leak in Noida

1 dead, over 300 evacuated after ammonia leak in Noida

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The gas leak had occurred through the valve of one of the four ammonia condensers in the maintenance unit at a Haldiram's building.

J-K stint gets CRPF bulk of central gallantry awards

J-K stint gets CRPF bulk of central gallantry awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

A total of 946 medals have been announced by the Union home ministry for personnel and officers of Central Armed Police Forces and state police forces, out of which three have been decorated with the President's Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) while 177 have been awarded the PMG.

In a first, ITBP inducts 2 women officers in combat

In a first, ITBP inducts 2 women officers in combat

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

While Prakriti's father has retired from the Indian Air Force, Deeksha's father Kamlesh Kumar is an Inspector in the ITBP.

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

This is the second major ceasefire violation along the IB this month and came despite Director General Military Operations of the two countries agreeing, on May 29, to implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in "letter and spirit".

M'bai: 10 CISF men booked for thrashing constables

M'bai: 10 CISF men booked for thrashing constables

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Ten Central Industrial Security Force personnel, including an assistant commandant, were booked on Friday for allegedly thrashing four policemen and kidnapping them in south Mumbai, the police said.

CoBRA officer killed, 9 commandos injured in blast by Naxals

CoBRA officer killed, 9 commandos injured in blast by Naxals

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

They said the IED blast took place in the Chintalnar forest area of the district around 9 pm on Saturday and the injured personnel were evacuated by a Mi-17 V5 helicopter of the Indian Air Force around midnight.

Mumbai-Lucknow IndiGo flight grounded after bomb threat

Mumbai-Lucknow IndiGo flight grounded after bomb threat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

The aircraft was taken to an isolated bay for a secondary ladder point check after a Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) found the threat as 'specific', the sources said.

CRPF man who tried to stop Pulwama attacker gets gallantry award

CRPF man who tried to stop Pulwama attacker gets gallantry award

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

A total of 207 police bravery medals were declared by the Union government apart from 89 President's police medals for distinguished service and 650 police medals for meritorious service, as per a list published by the Union home ministry.

Bihar: CRPF astt commandant held for leaking info to Maoists

Bihar: CRPF astt commandant held for leaking info to Maoists

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The Bihar police have arrested a Central Reserve Police Force assistant commandant in Gaya district on Thursday night, on charges of leaking information to Maoist guerillas and for his nexus with them, police sources have said.

'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.

Murder: 4 CRPF men suspended in JK

Murder: 4 CRPF men suspended in JK

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

An assistant commandant and three other personnel of paramilitary, central reserve police force (CRPF) have been suspended and a murder case registered by the local police in the killing of a carpenter in village Kheegam in south Kashmir Pulwama district Wednesday evening.

4 BSF troopers killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh

4 BSF troopers killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The skirmish took place around noon in a dense forest near Mahla village in Kanker district

Meet the BSF's first woman officer

Meet the BSF's first woman officer

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'Ultimately, you are treated according to the stars on your shoulder.' 'Not as a man, not as a woman, not as a girl,' says Assistant Commandant Tanu Shree Pareek.

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.

Kashmiri BSF topper alleges terrorist threatening him, sister

Kashmiri BSF topper alleges terrorist threatening him, sister

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Nabeel Ahmed Wani, the topper of the All India Examination for BSF Assistant Commandant (Works) last year, has written to the government alleging that terrorists are threatening him and his sister.

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.

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.

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The villagers have pinned their hopes for development on Ravi, whose success has much to do with the sacrifices and moral guidance of one man -- his father Rakesh Kumar Dahiya.

Darjeeling: 2 killed, cop injured as GJM protesters clash with security forces

Darjeeling: 2 killed, cop injured as GJM protesters clash with security forces

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Police fired teargas shells and used batons to disperse the crowd.

SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

A set of new standard operating procedures have been issued by the force headquarters in Delhi for vehicle-mounted movement of troops in Jammu and Kashmir, and it has also been ordered that the 'passenger manifest discipline' for each vehicle in the convoy be strictly adhered to.

Seven labourers injured in CISF firing in Odisha

Seven labourers injured in CISF firing in Odisha

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Seven workers were on Monday injured after Central Industrial Security Force personnel opened fire to prevent labourers without valid passes from entering an oil refinery at Paradip in Odisha.

CRPF officer killed in Naxal encounter in Chhattisgarh

CRPF officer killed in Naxal encounter in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

A CRPF officer was on Saturday killed in an encounter with suspected Naxalites in Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh.

J&K: Protests over rape of 3-yr-old; over 50 injured

J&K: Protests over rape of 3-yr-old; over 50 injured

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Youths held protests and pelted stones at security forces at several locations in Baramulla district in north Kashmir.

Trapped miner's body retrieved from Meghalaya mine

Trapped miner's body retrieved from Meghalaya mine

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The body of the trapped miner was spotted on January 16 and efforts were on to pull it out of the shaft of the coal mine filled with water.

Jharkhand polls: CRPF unit alleges 'animal-like' treatment

Jharkhand polls: CRPF unit alleges 'animal-like' treatment

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

A company commander has written to authorities that the troops were given drinking water from water canons.

BSF convoy attacked by terrorists in Kashmir, 7 injured

BSF convoy attacked by terrorists in Kashmir, 7 injured

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Seven paramilitary Border Security Force troopers including an officer were injured in a militant ambush in south Kashmir's Pampore town late on Monday.

Let airman join as CISF officer: HC to IAF

Let airman join as CISF officer: HC to IAF

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

The Indian Air Force has been asked by the Delhi high court to relieve one of its airmen within a week to enable him join the Central Industrial Security Force as an assistant commandant.

Anti-Naxal op: 53 CRPF officers to train with army

Anti-Naxal op: 53 CRPF officers to train with army

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

The decision to attach officers in the rank of assistant commandants, deputy commandants and commandants with the army for better training and understanding of counter-insurgency operations was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in the aftermath of the deadly Dantewada Naxal ambush where 76 CRPF personnel were killed.

Women to be inducted as officers in border forces

Women to be inducted as officers in border forces

Rediff.com26 Jun 2011

Till now, central paramilitary forces guarding Indian frontiers had only women combatants in the ranks of constables.

Navy, Army decide to wind up Meghalaya mine rescue op

Navy, Army decide to wind up Meghalaya mine rescue op

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

However, the National Disaster Response Force, which has been engaged in the rescue operation since the day of the tragedy on December 13 last, will continue with their services.

J&K: One dead as protests rock Sopore

J&K: One dead as protests rock Sopore

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Stone-pelting protestors clashed with security forces in Sopore town of north Kashmir, forcing Central Reserve Police Force personnel to open fire in which one person succumbed to his injuries.

Assam: 4 paramilitary troopers killed in ambush

Assam: 4 paramilitary troopers killed in ambush

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

A source informed that the SSB vehicle came under heavy firing in a thickly forested area about 40 km from Bijni town in Chirang district at around 1145 hours.