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Tej Bahadur Yadav to now contest against Khattar

Tej Bahadur Yadav to now contest against Khattar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Yadav, who hails from Mahendergarh district, joined the JJP in New Delhi in the presence of its leader Chautala.

Why coronavirus cases spiked in Gujarat

Why coronavirus cases spiked in Gujarat

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The second highest number of coronavirus cases in the country. The worst mortality rate among states. A none too impressive recovery rate. Surely this doesn't speak highly of the famed Gujarat model, so what went wrong?

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.

Pakistan soldiers refuse sweets from India on Eid

Pakistan soldiers refuse sweets from India on Eid

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Amid the prevailing tension between India and Pakistan over ceasefire violations along their border, Pakistani Rangers refused to accept the sweets offered by the Border Security Force on the occasion of Eid.

Jets, troops and floats: Pomp and power at R-Day parade

Jets, troops and floats: Pomp and power at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

In a display of India's military might, the Rafale fighter jets took part in the Republic Day flypast for the first time as the armed forces showcased its T-90 tanks, the Samvijay electronic warfare system and Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets on the Rajpath on Tuesday. Depicting the nation's rich cultural heritage and economic progress, 17 tableaux from states and union territories and nine from different Union ministries and paramilitary forces took part in the 72nd Republic day parade.

BSF jawan arrested for sharing info with Pak agent

BSF jawan arrested for sharing info with Pak agent

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The accused, Sheikh Riazuddin, was under the scanner of the BSF intelligence wing for his suspicious activities for the last few months, they said.

PHOTOS: Soldiers do yoga all across the country

PHOTOS: Soldiers do yoga all across the country

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

On the occasion of the 5th International Yoga Day, troops from the Armed Forces and the paramilitary performed asanas all around the country. Take a look!

Bengal passes resolution against Centre's BSF move as BJP protests

Bengal passes resolution against Centre's BSF move as BJP protests

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

West Bengal, which is governed by the Trinamool Congress, became the second state after Congress-ruled Punjab, where such a resolution has been tabled and passed.

Not Pakistan but illness, heart attacks killing more BSF men

Not Pakistan but illness, heart attacks killing more BSF men

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Data reveals that only 25 of total 774 deaths in the period between January 2015 and September 2016 were battle casualties.

3 BSF jawans injured in firing from across border at Wagah

3 BSF jawans injured in firing from across border at Wagah

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

When alleged smugglers fired from across the border at their patrol vehicle

Punjab assembly passes resolution for transfer of Chandigarh, BJP walks out

Punjab assembly passes resolution for transfer of Chandigarh, BJP walks out

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

In the past, the House has passed a number of resolutions urging the Central government to transfer Chandigarh to Punjab, Mann said.

Leaders in Kashmir to be freed 'one by one'

Leaders in Kashmir to be freed 'one by one'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The leaders from Jammu and Kashmir's political parties were placed under detention following the abrogation of Article 370 by the Centre on August 5.

First death from COVID in NSG as officer dies

First death from COVID in NSG as officer dies

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Group Commander (coordination) B K Jha was admitted to the Central Armed Police Forces Hospital in Greater Noida after he contracted COVID-19 and breathed his last early morning.

BSF trooper kills two seniors, self in Assam post

BSF trooper kills two seniors, self in Assam post

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

In a case of fratricide, a Border Security Force trooper allegedly killed two officers and injured another at a remote border post in Assam's Dhubri district before shooting himself on Thursday.

Felani Khatun killing case: BSF jawan acquitted on re-trial

Felani Khatun killing case: BSF jawan acquitted on re-trial

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

A special Border Security Force court has acquitted upon retrial a jawan of the border guarding force in a case of the alleged illegal killing of a Bangladeshi girl in 2011 which is being followed with great interest by the two neighbours.

BSF jawans killed while buying bread for iftaar

BSF jawans killed while buying bread for iftaar

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The terrorists pumped bullets into the two troopers at close range before disappearing into the bylanes of the congested locality

The Indian Soldier Missing In Pakistan

The Indian Soldier Missing In Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

It is 25 years since Captain Sanjit Bhattacharjee went missing during a patrol on the India Pakistan border. Pakistan has never acknowledged his captivity.

Pak leaders adopt resolution against India on Rangers' killing

Pak leaders adopt resolution against India on Rangers' killing

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Pakistan's political leaders on Friday adopted a resolution against India, condemning the killing of 2 Pakistani soldiers in BSF firing.

'Indian forces went 200m inside Pak to unearth tunnel'

'Indian forces went 200m inside Pak to unearth tunnel'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A 150-metre long underground tunnel suspected to be used by terrorists for infiltration was detected near International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba sector on November 22.

Small drones lethal threat for strategic installations: Officials

Small drones lethal threat for strategic installations: Officials

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

The capability of drones to evade radar, wreak devastation at strategic installations and transport weapons to terrorists has been a continuous concern for the country's security establishment, and in a maiden incident, these unmanned vehicles were used to strike an Indian Air Force base in Jammu on Sunday, officials said.

Hema Malini's Stunning Dance Performance

Hema Malini's Stunning Dance Performance

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

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MHA gets Rs 1.03 lakh crore for border infra, police modernisation

MHA gets Rs 1.03 lakh crore for border infra, police modernisation

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The ministry has got Rs 1,03,927 crore for 2019-20 which is 4.9 per cent more than Rs 99,034 crore given in 2018-19.

Himachal tragedy: AP govt mulls help from ISRO, NASA

Himachal tragedy: AP govt mulls help from ISRO, NASA

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

The Andhra Pradesh government is considering taking the assistance of space agencies Indian Space Research Organisation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration to trace the 17 missing engineering students from Hyderabad who were swept away in Beas river after sudden release of water from a reservoir.

Pak violates ceasefire in Kupwara, Poonch; 2 jawans injured

Pak violates ceasefire in Kupwara, Poonch; 2 jawans injured

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Indian and Pakistan troops exchanged heavy fire in the Nowgam sector of the Line of Control in north Kashmir Baramulla district on Wednesday after two paramilitary border security force troopers were injured in sniper fire from across the LoC.

Terrain and lack of manpower constrain BSF

Terrain and lack of manpower constrain BSF

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

A cultural programme was organised to entertain the villagers with the BSF jazz band, where village headmen and local civil administration took part.

30 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

30 killed as bus falls into gorge in Meghalaya

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

At least 30 people were killed and 11 injured when a bus they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge near Sonapur in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.

BSF pilot who impersonated senior to fly HM's plane resigns

BSF pilot who impersonated senior to fly HM's plane resigns

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Under the norms, petitions for resignation or retirement are not accepted if the person is facing an inquiry.

Kashmir: 1 killed in grenade blast

Kashmir: 1 killed in grenade blast

Rediff.com28 Oct 2006

This Rahul Gandhi wants to drop his surname!

This Rahul Gandhi wants to drop his surname!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Fed up with the difficulties he encounters while convincing others that he was not a "fake" person, this textile trader is now mulling to get rid of the famous surname.

BSF convoy attacked, jawan injured

BSF convoy attacked, jawan injured

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

This is second attack on security forces in Handwara area in the past 36 hours.

Former cricket captain Kapil wins golf tournament

Former cricket captain Kapil wins golf tournament

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Former India cricket captain Kapil Dev won in the 60-64 individual age category in the Pune leg of AVT Champions tour.

BSF guns down Pakistan intruder at border

BSF guns down Pakistan intruder at border

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

A Pakistani intruder was gunned down by the paramilitary Border Security Force in the Samba sector of Jammu region Thursday morning.

Why were Indian soldiers sent unarmed to martrydom, asks Rahul

Why were Indian soldiers sent unarmed to martrydom, asks Rahul

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The former Congress president has been questioning the government over the martyrdom of Indian soldiers and has demanded answers from the prime minister.

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