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'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Khalistan would have been in existence today, but for the army.'

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'The unfolding events indicate a dangerous internal security situation in Manipur and the region. It can have external ramifications also.'

IPL: Punjab, Delhi clash in desperate bid to stay afloat

IPL: Punjab, Delhi clash in desperate bid to stay afloat

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Struggling teams Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab take on each other in an Indian Premier League match in Mohali on Sunday as they desperately seek to get back to winning ways to stay in the hunt for a play-offs berth.

Was Sheena Bora alive in July 2012?

Was Sheena Bora alive in July 2012?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Did Sheena Bora board a Jet Airways flight on July 22, 2012, a full three months after her death in April 2012?

Worried kin appeal govt to evacuate Indians from Sudan

Worried kin appeal govt to evacuate Indians from Sudan

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Anxious relatives of several Indians stuck in Sudan following the fighting between the Army and paramilitary forces are eagerly waiting for information about their relatives and appealed to the government to evacuate them from the strife-torn African country as soon as possible.

'Peace can return to Manipur'

'Peace can return to Manipur'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'...through the will of the people and commitment of leaders.' 'It may not happen today or tomorrow, but it will happen.'

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Only a few thousand chargers dot the Indian landscape, some in working condition, others not, with some held hostage to the power supply vagaries of local utilities, reports S Dinakar.

Amid cold wave, farmers' protest enters 32nd day

Amid cold wave, farmers' protest enters 32nd day

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a joint front of almost 40 farmer organisations, wrote a letter to the ministry of agriculture and farmers' welfare accepting the Centre's offer for dialogue and proposed December 29 as the next date for the meeting.

Give justice to farmers: Rahul to govt

Give justice to farmers: Rahul to govt

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The Congress leader also accused the Central government of lying on national television.

Agnipath scheme only step to make country young, won't roll back: Lt Gen Puri

Agnipath scheme only step to make country young, won't roll back: Lt Gen Puri

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The announcement of the officer came after the violent protests broke out in some parts of the country wherein incidents like stone-pelting and setting trains on fire were reported.

Indian Army's Achilles Heel: Artillery Power

Indian Army's Achilles Heel: Artillery Power

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The army has long been deficient in artillery, the modern battlefield's most lethal killer, says Ajai Shukla.

1 dies in Pakistan as quake jolts Afghanistan, strong tremors felt in India

1 dies in Pakistan as quake jolts Afghanistan, strong tremors felt in India

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

According to J L Gautam, Operations Head of National Centre for Seismology, "The earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale at a depth of 190 km hit Hindukush mountain region at 3:58 pm."

People's President inspires visitors at Delhi memorial

People's President inspires visitors at Delhi memorial

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The museum has the former President's belongings including clothes, books, souvenirs and citations presented to him by various institutions and organisations.

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The duo of Vyas and Desai took the opposing bowlers to the cleaners throughout the innings while stitching a massive first-wicket partnership of 282 runs.

Delhi govt calls off odd-even after NGT strikes down exemptions

Delhi govt calls off odd-even after NGT strikes down exemptions

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

The Delhi government said that it is not ready "to compromise with the safety of women".

Return to status quo ante, total withdrawal must for LAC peace: IAF chief

Return to status quo ante, total withdrawal must for LAC peace: IAF chief

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The chief of air staff said Chinese actions along the frontier including in the Ladakh sector are being monitored constantly and the IAF's overall preparations are part of continuing efforts irrespective of challenges from China.

Sorry, there are no quick fixes for Delhi's toxic smog

Sorry, there are no quick fixes for Delhi's toxic smog

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The air pollution problem in the national capital won't go away till we take action -- such as ban the use of dirty fuels, ramp up public transport and oversee crop burning, says Sunita Narain.

National Games: Valarivan shoots down gold; 9 records fall in athletics

National Games: Valarivan shoots down gold; 9 records fall in athletics

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Munita Prajapati (Uttar Pradesh), daughter of a construction labourer, and 17-year-old Parvej Khan (Services) were the stars of the day, with Munita setting the first record of this edition in the Women's 20km walk. She clocked a commendable 1 hour 38 minutes 20 seconds.

I-T searches at multiple premises of Chinese telecom major Huawei

I-T searches at multiple premises of Chinese telecom major Huawei

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The Income-tax department has conducted searches at multiple premises of Chinese telecom company Huawei in the country as part of a tax evasion investigation, official sources said on Wednesday. The raids were launched at the company's premises in Delhi, Gurugram (Haryana) and Bengaluru in Karnataka on Tuesday. Sources said the officials looked at financial documents, account books and company records as part of a tax evasion investigation against the company, its Indian businesses and overseas transactions.

Protest for Gorkhaland reaches Delhi

Protest for Gorkhaland reaches Delhi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

The protesters marched from Rajghat to Jantar Mantar carrying the flag, depicting 110 years of their struggle for separate state.

SC refuses to interfere with transfer order of CBI DSP Bassi

SC refuses to interfere with transfer order of CBI DSP Bassi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde questioned as to why Bassi has not joined his service at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as per the transfer order.

Hush Hush Review

Hush Hush Review

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Hush Hush starts on a mysterious note that sustains our curiosity for the first few episodes. Then it veers off in different directions aimlessly, notes Divya Nair.

'The violence will stop decisively very soon'

'The violence will stop decisively very soon'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'If the Kukis and Meiteis are the warring groups, then we need to find space for a third group which can mediate between the two.'

India in advanced stage talks with US to procure MQ-9B drones for LAC vigil

India in advanced stage talks with US to procure MQ-9B drones for LAC vigil

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The sources said the talks are focused on sorting out certain issues relating to cost component, weapons package and technology sharing.

The Army Doctor Who Won Hearts In Turkey

The Army Doctor Who Won Hearts In Turkey

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Major Beena Tiwari was the only woman in the 99-member medical team at the Indian Army's field hospital in earthquake-hit Turkey.

IPL Preview: Delhi face uphill task against in-form SRH

IPL Preview: Delhi face uphill task against in-form SRH

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Daredevils once again had a stop-start campaign in the ongoing IPL and are standing on the verge of yet another early elimination.

A Son's Pilgrimage For A Warrior Father

A Son's Pilgrimage For A Warrior Father

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Hriiyio was only 6 months old when his father, a soldier in the 1 Naga Battalion met a warrior's death in Drass.

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Dhapola's feat did not miss the attention of the BCCI secretary Jay Shah who termed it as one of the finest bowling performances of the tournament.

2 Indian peacekeepers killed in Congo during violent protests

2 Indian peacekeepers killed in Congo during violent protests

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The two soldiers were part of MONUSCO -- the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the DR Congo.

India refutes reports of sending troops to Sri Lanka

India refutes reports of sending troops to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

India on Sunday said it stands with the Sri Lankan people in their aspirations for prosperity and progress through democratic means, established institutions and constitutional framework.

'The Indian consumer demands so much service'

'The Indian consumer demands so much service'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

'The toughest challenge is not to satisfy the luxury customer.' 'The toughest challenge is to satisfy the budget customer.'

Maggi's trial by fire

Maggi's trial by fire

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Nestl is facing its worst crisis ever. Can it learn from its peers?

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Deployed at 15,632 feet, Captain Shiva Chauhan, 25, highlights the calibre of the Indian Army's women officers.

IPL 2022: Sunrisers, Punjab aim to finish on a high

IPL 2022: Sunrisers, Punjab aim to finish on a high

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Their play-off hopes dashed, both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings will be keen to end IPL 2022 on a winning note when the two teams clash in a dead rubber in Mumbai on Sunday.

BBC, Modi And The Sunak Factor

BBC, Modi And The Sunak Factor

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Keeping the contents of the BBC documentary aside, Rishi Sunak's response needs to be viewed in the backdrop of Britain's historically close relations with Pakistan, argues Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

No beacon lights for PM, ministers from May 1

No beacon lights for PM, ministers from May 1

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

It has been decided to do away with beacons of all kinds on top of all categories of vehicles in the country.

Delhi babus go on mass leave; AAP govt sees 'conspiracy' to fail odd-even formula

Delhi babus go on mass leave; AAP govt sees 'conspiracy' to fail odd-even formula

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The Union home ministry termed the suspension as null and void.

The Politics Of Majboori

The Politics Of Majboori

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Demonetisation and Agniveer reveal the two mindsets India has become. In both these government schemes, one sees a desire to play the country like an orchestra anchored by conductor/conductors, argues Shyam G Menon.

Kargil's Forgotten Hero

Kargil's Forgotten Hero

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

'Sepoy K Ashuli displayed nerves of steel, exemplary courage, fearlessness under enemy fire, unparalleled devotion to duty and camaraderie of the highest order in keeping with the finest traditions of the Indian Army.'

Passengers to pay more for Delhi-Agra semi-high speed train

Passengers to pay more for Delhi-Agra semi-high speed train

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The first semi-high speed service of the Railways is being considered a boon for tourists visiting the city of Taj Mahal.