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Ex-Serviceman and Brother Found Dead in Faridabad Car: Police Investigate

Ex-Serviceman and Brother Found Dead in Faridabad Car: Police Investigate

Rediff.com5 days ago

Two brothers, one a retired army personnel, were found dead inside a parked car in Faridabad. Police are investigating the cause of death.

Retired soldier loses Rs 98 lakh during 15-day 'digital arrest'

Retired soldier loses Rs 98 lakh during 15-day 'digital arrest'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

A retired soldier of Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh has been duped of Rs 98 lakh after being kept under 15 days 'digital arrest' by the fraudsters, officials said on Friday.

Did ex-serviceman really boil his wife's body parts?

Did ex-serviceman really boil his wife's body parts?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Hyderabad police are consulting experts from across the country to investigate the case of an ex-serviceman suspected of killing his wife, dismembering her body, and boiling the parts in a pressure cooker. Despite the suspect's arrest, the woman's remains have not been recovered. The police are treating the case as a missing person's case while investigating the gruesome allegations.

Ex-serviceman kills wife, flushes dismembered remains

Ex-serviceman kills wife, flushes dismembered remains

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The Police on Tuesday claimed to have cracked the sensational murder case involving an ex-service man in Hyderabad, revealing grisly details of the killing of his wife where he allegedly dismembered her, crushed her bones into powder and flushed down the remains in a toilet, all during a day-long 'operation'.

Kargil war veteran was among 4 killed in Ladakh police firing

Kargil war veteran was among 4 killed in Ladakh police firing

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Congress party has expressed outrage over the death of ex-serviceman Tsewang Tharchin, a Kargil War veteran, in firing by security forces during a protest in Ladakh. The incident occurred amidst ongoing protests for Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh, leading to continued curfew and detentions.

Curfew continues in Leh, L-G to review security

Curfew continues in Leh, L-G to review security

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Curfew continues in Leh for the sixth day following violence. A high-level meeting is scheduled to review the security situation. Mobile internet services remain suspended.

Ex-serviceman arrested for spying for Pakistan

Ex-serviceman arrested for spying for Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

An ex-serviceman has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan's intelligence agencies, police said in Amritsar on Tuesday.

Pak shelling: Last rites of fallen soldiers, district commissioner held

Pak shelling: Last rites of fallen soldiers, district commissioner held

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Emotional scenes were witnessed across the country as the last rites of those killed in shelling by Pakistan during the recent military conflict with India were performed on Sunday.

Ex-serviceman ends life over OROP delay, triggers blame-game

Ex-serviceman ends life over OROP delay, triggers blame-game

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The 70-year-old ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal committed suicide by consuming poison at a park in New Delhi area on Tuesday evening.

J-K family loses fourth member in line of duty in Kathua encounter

J-K family loses fourth member in line of duty in Kathua encounter

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Balwinder Singh Chib, a police officer in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, was killed in an encounter with Pakistani terrorists, continuing a legacy of sacrifice that spans three generations of his family. Chib's great-grandfather and uncle were also martyred in the line of duty, and his brother died during World War I. The family is venerated in their village for their history of patriotism and sacrifice.

Ex-serviceman alleges J&K BJP MLA kidnapped daughter, she refutes

Ex-serviceman alleges J&K BJP MLA kidnapped daughter, she refutes

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The girl claimed that she is facing "death threat" from her family which wanted to marry her to a person against her wishes.

Ex-serviceman opens fire inside train after argument with coach attendant

Ex-serviceman opens fire inside train after argument with coach attendant

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

A 41-year-old man allegedly opened fire inside the Sealdah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express over an argument with a coach attendant for a seat, a railway official said on Friday.

Gujarat ex-serviceman dies during protest, kin alleges police assault

Gujarat ex-serviceman dies during protest, kin alleges police assault

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Sources revealed the deceased, Kanjibhai Mothalia, was the elder brother of senior Gujarat IPS officer JR Mothalia.

Major terror attack on Army post, VDG's house foiled in J-K's Rajouri

Major terror attack on Army post, VDG's house foiled in J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Army troops thwarted a terrorist attack on a security post and house of a village defence guard (VDG) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district early Monday morning, officials said.

Court refuses to close cheating case against Somaiya, son

Court refuses to close cheating case against Somaiya, son

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

A local court in Mumbai has refused to close a cheating case against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya and his son, noting further probe was necessary as police have not investigated what was done with funds collected by them to save the decommissioned naval aircraft carried Vikrant.

Why Indian shooters could fire blanks at Paris Olympics

Why Indian shooters could fire blanks at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Shooters' preps lacked planning, says Olympian Vijay Kumar

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'There is uncertainty regarding job opportunities for our children after they serve for just four years under the Agnipath scheme.'

'Jai Hind Papa': 6-yr-old son in army fatigues offers last salute to Col Manpreet

'Jai Hind Papa': 6-yr-old son in army fatigues offers last salute to Col Manpreet

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Kabir was seen clinging to the tricolour-wrapped coffin of his father. He bowed before his father's body just before cremation.

Crowds throng martyred Army officers' homes to pay tribute

Crowds throng martyred Army officers' homes to pay tribute

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Scores of people on Thursday turned up at the residences of Colonel Manpreet Singh and Major Ashish Dhonchak, killed in a gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, to mourn the loss, with some saying the Army should give a befitting reply to the ultras for the cowardly act.

Am sacrificing my life for my country and fellow jawans: Veteran's suicide note

Am sacrificing my life for my country and fellow jawans: Veteran's suicide note

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The 70-year-old ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal from Haryana's Bhiwani district had allegedly consumed poison.

At commanders meet, Rajnath asks Army to keep strong vigil along China border

At commanders meet, Rajnath asks Army to keep strong vigil along China border

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday asked the Army to maintain strong vigil along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China as the situation in the northern sector remained "tense" in view of deployment of PLA troops.

Army notifies Agnipath recruitment, here are the details

Army notifies Agnipath recruitment, here are the details

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The Army said 'Agniveers' would form a distinct rank in the Indian Army, which would be different from any other existing ranks.

You're polluting young minds: SC slams Ekta Kapoor

You're polluting young minds: SC slams Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on producer Ekta Kapoor over 'objectionable content' in her web series 'XXX', saying she was polluting the minds of the young generation of this country.

Politicos make beeline as veteran who ended life over OROP cremated

Politicos make beeline as veteran who ended life over OROP cremated

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

His native village in Haryana was flocked by political leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal.

Railway job seekers made to count trains, duped of crores

Railway job seekers made to count trains, duped of crores

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

They had been told that this was part of their training for positions of travel ticket examiner (TTE), traffic assistants and clerks, and each of them paid amounts ranging between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 24 lakh to get the jobs in the Railways, according to a complaint filed with the Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW).

India more secure, free of corruption after 2014: Modi

India more secure, free of corruption after 2014: Modi

Rediff.com31 May 2022

At the rally in Shimla's Ridge Maidan to mark the eighth anniversary of becoming prime minister, Modi said, "Now our borders are more secure than they were before 2014."

'Insurer did not increase sum assured to Rs 10 lakh'

'Insurer did not increase sum assured to Rs 10 lakh'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking, answers your health insurance related queries.

Fake army recruitment racket busted in Andhra

Fake army recruitment racket busted in Andhra

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

A clash between the locals and non locals and the arrest of 83 'fake' candidates in Warangal, has blown the lid off an organized racket involving some former army personnel to get the non locals recruited in to army on the basis of fake certificates.

HP: HC orders CBI probe into girl's suicide

HP: HC orders CBI probe into girl's suicide

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Dissatisfied with the ongoing CID probe, family of a girl, who committed suicide after her marriage with the son of a senior police officer did not materialise due to the latter's opposition, is preparing to move the high court seeking a CBI investigation into the case.

Ex-servicemen return medals to President

Ex-servicemen return medals to President

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Gathering under the aegis of the Indian Ex-Servicemen Movement (IESM), the ex-servicemen are disillusioned since their demand for "one-rank, one-pension" (OROP) has not been implemented by the government. The ex-soldiers' demand under the OROP is: "Two individuals retiring after equal length of service and from the same rank must get equal pension."

Nadodigal's special heroine

Nadodigal's special heroine

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Meet Abhinaya, the deaf and mute teenager in the Tamil movie titled Nadodigal.

Union minister VK Singh's daughter joins OROP protest

Union minister VK Singh's daughter joins OROP protest

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

"I am there to support the cause of ex-servicemen because I am an ex-servicemen's daughter," Singh's daughter Mrinalini was quoted as saying.

I am proud of my son: Valiant major's father

I am proud of my son: Valiant major's father

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

With tear-filled eyes, Raghuraman's father Krishnamurthy, sister and other family members along with army personnel received Major D Raghuraman's coffin draped in tricolour.

Will Oppn derail GST-related Bills in Parliament?

Will Oppn derail GST-related Bills in Parliament?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Enthused by the consensus in reaching four-tiered GST tax structure, particularly the unanimity achieved with Congress-ruled states, senior government sources were confident that the Central GST and Integrated GST Bills will be passed by both the Houses.

On Day 4 of OROP strike, ex-servicemen are ready to sacrifice their lives

On Day 4 of OROP strike, ex-servicemen are ready to sacrifice their lives

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Soldiers remain firm in their protest against the delay in the implementation of the One Rank One Pension scheme.

Veterans honour their fallen, respect their Commander

Veterans honour their fallen, respect their Commander

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee, along with the Defence Chiefs and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar were also present to pay homage on the 50th anniversary for the brave who sacrificed their all for the greater good.

Kerala: Hadiya's father joins BJP

Kerala: Hadiya's father joins BJP

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Born in a Hindu family as Akhila Asokan, the woman converted to Islam and adopted the name 'Hadiya' after entering into wedlock with a Muslim man Shefin Jahan in 2016.

Why a Pakistan colonel was kidnapped

Why a Pakistan colonel was kidnapped

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

A retired Pakistan army officer incurs army chief General Bajwa's wrath, reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Veteran who committed suicide received OROP: MoD

Veteran who committed suicide received OROP: MoD

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The delay in receiving the revised pension was due to problems in calculation at his bank's end.

Pushkar Singh Dhami to be Uttarakhand's 3rd CM in 4 months

Pushkar Singh Dhami to be Uttarakhand's 3rd CM in 4 months

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Dhami, who is a two-time MLA from Khatima in Udham Singh Nagar district, replaces Tirath Singh Rawat who resigned on Friday night.