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BJP delegation meets Home Secy over attack on Kirit Somaiya

BJP delegation meets Home Secy over attack on Kirit Somaiya

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Somaiya alleged Sena workers attacked him with stones, bottles and chappals.

India's Largest Maze Garden

India's Largest Maze Garden

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

50,000 poll personnel, 1200 halls deployed for counting of votes in 5 states

50,000 poll personnel, 1200 halls deployed for counting of votes in 5 states

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

More than 50,000 officials have been deployed for the counting of votes on Thursday in the five states where assembly polls were held recently.

Bomb scare at Agartala airport amid election tension

Bomb scare at Agartala airport amid election tension

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The incident was reported amid political violence and a BJP-TMC faceoff in Tripura.

Here Comes the Sun...

Here Comes the Sun...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Finally the winter sun was streaming through the airplane's window, shining gloriously above the thick, frothy blanket of fog.

BSF detects suspected cross-border tunnel in J-K's Samba, steps up search

BSF detects suspected cross-border tunnel in J-K's Samba, steps up search

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Deputy inspector general of BSF (Jammu) SPS Sandhu said a small opening, believed to be a suspected tunnel, was found in a general area near fencing in Samba.

Bengal polls: 4 killed as central forces open fire

Bengal polls: 4 killed as central forces open fire

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Election officials said a report on the incident has been sought from the district officials.

Report improper behaviour even if...: Air India CEO to staff

Report improper behaviour even if...: Air India CEO to staff

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

In an internal communication to airlines' employees, he reflected on the urinating incident to say that "the repulsion felt by the affected passenger is totally understandable and we share her distress.

Enough is enough, can't keep suffering till eternity: PM on terror

Enough is enough, can't keep suffering till eternity: PM on terror

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Modi said sometimes the government has to take certain decisions and hence it took some strong steps.

About 2 dozen BJP candidates get VIP security in UP, Punjab

About 2 dozen BJP candidates get VIP security in UP, Punjab

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Some candidates in these two states have been provided security till the poll process ends.

Hyderabad airport gears up for life after lockdown

Hyderabad airport gears up for life after lockdown

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Temperature screening will be done by CISF with automated thermal cameras at all terminal entry points with provision of social distancing markers. Automatic hand sanitizer dispensers at terminal entry points have also been placed, sources said.

'Live' bomb found at Mangaluru airport, defused

'Live' bomb found at Mangaluru airport, defused

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

A top CISF official said the device resembled a low-intensity IED. It was taken away from the airport in a bomb disposal unit vehicle and defused at Kenjaru ground in a controlled-explosion by keeping the unclaimed laptop bag in sand-packs.

Unattended bag sparks panic at Delhi airport

Unattended bag sparks panic at Delhi airport

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The incident caused panic among passengers who were not allowed to exit the terminal for some time.

Heavy security in Samba ahead of PM's visit in view of Jaish threat

Heavy security in Samba ahead of PM's visit in view of Jaish threat

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

An alert has also been sounded along the border and a high degree of vigilance is being maintained at vital installations in Jammu and Kashmir in view of the visit, they said.

'3 drinks are more than enough on a long flight'

'3 drinks are more than enough on a long flight'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Passengers feel since they have paid for the ticket it means they are entitled to unlimited free drinks.' 'They don't differentiate between 'free' and 'complimentary' drinks.'

Centre provides 'Z' category security to Suvendu Adhikari

Centre provides 'Z' category security to Suvendu Adhikari

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Adhikari, a former minister in the cabinet of chief minister Mamata Banerjee, had resigned from the primary membership of the TMC on Thursday.

CISF to quadruple consultancy fees

CISF to quadruple consultancy fees

Rediff.com25 Dec 2008

Spotting an opportunity in the counter-terrorism business, the government is considering quadrupling security consultancy service rates provided by the Central Industrial Security Force to private businesses.This proposal comes even as the government has placed a Bill in Parliament this session to enable this specialised central para-military force to provide the full range of security services to private sector business on a paid basis.

Your flight tickets will soon cost more. Heres' why

Your flight tickets will soon cost more. Heres' why

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The charges for security component of passenger service fees will not increase much and a passenger may have to bear an extra of Rs 50

Coal scam: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee attacks Shah after ED grills him for 7 hrs

Coal scam: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee attacks Shah after ED grills him for 7 hrs

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The Trinamool Congress MP, considered number 2 in the party, also advised Shah to teach nationalism to his son and make sure that the law and order situation improves in Delhi.

PHOTOS: Airports prepare to resume flight ops

PHOTOS: Airports prepare to resume flight ops

Rediff.com22 May 2020

About a third of operations will be allowed under strict norms from Monday. The civil aviation ministry has issued a set of detailed guidelines to resume operations. Here's a glimpse of how airports are preparing to resume operations as per the new guidelines issued.

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.

Centre withdraws VIP security cover of Mukul Roy

Centre withdraws VIP security cover of Mukul Roy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

He had a contingent of about 22-24 armed CRPF commandos who used to move with him every time he travelled in West Bengal.

Amid poll-related violence, 71 more CAPF companies rushed to West Bengal

Amid poll-related violence, 71 more CAPF companies rushed to West Bengal

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Till now, a total of 1,000 companies were earmarked for the conduct of elections in the state that has 294 assembly seats.

MHA cites lockdown violations, directs strict implementation

MHA cites lockdown violations, directs strict implementation

Rediff.com21 May 2020

In a communication to all states and union territories, Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla asked them to strictly ensure prohibition of all non-essential activities between 7 pm and 7 am, saying the night curfew imposed to contain the coronavirus spread is an 'important element of the home ministry guidelines'.

EC bans entry of politicians in violence-hit Cooch Behar for next 72 hrs

EC bans entry of politicians in violence-hit Cooch Behar for next 72 hrs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Invoking its Constitutional powers, the Election Commission on Saturday put in place certain restrictions, including extending the 'silence period' from 48 hours to 72 hours, for the fifth phase of polling in West Bengal after violence in Cooch Behar district.

Over 500 COVID-19 cases reported in 5 paramilitary forces

Over 500 COVID-19 cases reported in 5 paramilitary forces

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The border guarding force has the maximum confirmed cases of the disease among the Central Armed Police Forces, also known as paramilitary forces.

Indian peacekeepers in Haiti safe: CISF

Indian peacekeepers in Haiti safe: CISF

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Eleven UN peacekeepers were killed on Wednesday as the strongest earthquake in more than 200 years jolted Haiti as officials said the 141-strong Indian contingent in the Caribbean nation is safe.

The Akasa Air experience as it takes to the skies

The Akasa Air experience as it takes to the skies

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Sundays are generally quiet days for air travel, but this Sunday was a tad different. There was quite an excitement at Gate 28 of Mumbai airport's Terminal 1 as Akasa Air, India's newest airline, prepared to take to the skies on Day 1. With a new fuel-efficient Boeing 737 Max aircraft and soft cushioned seats equipped with USB ports, Akasa Air hopes to bring freshness to the flying experience.

Indiscipline in armed forces to be viewed seriously: SC

Indiscipline in armed forces to be viewed seriously: SC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The bench said that past conduct of a delinquent employee can be taken into consideration while imposing a penalty on him.

States' spending on police increased 66.2%

States' spending on police increased 66.2%

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

States' spending doesn't improve the public image of the police, so where is the money going?

Accused in Sunjwan attack ferried terrorists from IB earlier too, NIA takes over probe

Accused in Sunjwan attack ferried terrorists from IB earlier too, NIA takes over probe

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The NIA on Tuesday took over the case of last week's terror strike near an army camp Jammu, officials said, as one of the three arrestees confessed to transporting terrorists from the International Border to Kashmir in the past also, sending alarm bells ringing in the security establishment.

Aviation security fee revision could push up airfares

Aviation security fee revision could push up airfares

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Starting July 1, passengers will be charged an aviation security fee of Rs 150, as opposed to the current Rs 130 for domestic flights, and $4.85 as compared to the current $3.25 for international flights.

4 soldiers killed as fidayeen target army camp 4 days before I-Day

4 soldiers killed as fidayeen target army camp 4 days before I-Day

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Two terrorists carried out a 'fidayeen' attack on an Army camp in Jammu's Rajouri district in the early hours of Thursday, killing three soldiers.

15 booked for murder in Kozhikode airport clash, flight ops resume

15 booked for murder in Kozhikode airport clash, flight ops resume

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Kerala Home minister Ramesh Chennithala said an inquiry has been ordered.

150-metre-long 'terror tunnel' with oxygen pipe detected in Jammu

150-metre-long 'terror tunnel' with oxygen pipe detected in Jammu

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The BSF claimed to have foiled the plans of terrorists to disrupt the Amarnath Yatra.

Delhi airport on alert after threat by Khalistani group

Delhi airport on alert after threat by Khalistani group

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The United States-based SFJ has issued a call to boycott Air India flights and urged the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots to occupy the airport to "internationalise" the issue, they said.

Naxals attack CISF post in Chhattisgarh; trooper killed

Naxals attack CISF post in Chhattisgarh; trooper killed

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

A Central Industrial Security Force trooper was killed on Sunday while another was injured in an attack by naxals on a security post in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district.

Maharshtra to raise CISF type security force

Maharshtra to raise CISF type security force

Rediff.com11 Apr 2010

Maharashtra would soon have a special state security force on the lines of the Central Industrial Security Force following demands from various organisations after the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008. A bill in this regard was recently passed in the state legislature even as opposition members objected to many of its provisions.

Will Katrina's father attend her wedding?

Will Katrina's father attend her wedding?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The district administration has issued strict instructions to the heritage hotel management to observe strict COVID-19 protocol.

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The five-six men, wearing saffron T-shirts and kurta, started the sloganeering when the train was about to halt at the metro station, according to a PTI reporter who was at the spot.