News for 'havaldars'

'Day or night, women are always thinking of safety'

'Day or night, women are always thinking of safety'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'No matter which part of the world you live in, I am sure every woman must have experienced this at some point of their lives.'

Admiral Arun Prakash: 'Objectives of Agnipath are more political than military'

Admiral Arun Prakash: 'Objectives of Agnipath are more political than military'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

'It seems unlikely that a recruit will make a useful contribution as member of a combat unit.'

3 terrorists gunned down in encounter in Kashmir; major, 4 personnel killed

3 terrorists gunned down in encounter in Kashmir; major, 4 personnel killed

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

One of the terrorists was under the scanner of investigators for his role in the CRPF convoy attack.

Kargil martyr's wife dies as hospital insists on Aadhaar

Kargil martyr's wife dies as hospital insists on Aadhaar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The state government has ordered an inquiry into the matter.

Jawan guns down 2 colleagues

Jawan guns down 2 colleagues

Rediff.com8 Nov 2003

A quarrel over a game of cards turns nasty

IIT prof among new members on NSE board

IIT prof among new members on NSE board

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Naved Masood, former secretary in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Sebi board member; TV Mohandas Pai, chairman of Manipal Global Education and Dinesh Kanabar, CEO, Dhruva Advisors have ceded their position on the NSE board following end of their tenure.

Cop, Army jawan, 3 JeM terrorists killed in encounter in J&K

Cop, Army jawan, 3 JeM terrorists killed in encounter in J&K

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

'It is an unfortunate incident, in which we have lost a brave officer. He was a fighter and he led Sunday's operation himself.'

The Magic of Raamlaxman

The Magic of Raamlaxman

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'What Raamlaxmanji did with Sooraj Barjatyaji in Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun was beyond a miracle.'

Military intel staff caught stealing info for Pak's ISI

Military intel staff caught stealing info for Pak's ISI

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

A staffer associated with the military intelligence unit has been caught in a joint operation by the army and directorate of revenue intelligence officials for allegedly stealing and trying to pass on classified information to Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence.

Bhopal jailbreak: Who asked Ramashankar Yadav to change his shift?

Bhopal jailbreak: Who asked Ramashankar Yadav to change his shift?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Soniya Yadav, slain policeman Ramashankar Yadav's daughter, reveals to Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore that her father was not supposed to be on duty that fateful night when he was killed in the Bhopal Central Jail.

Son of Sardaar sequel to be based on battle of Saragarhi

Son of Sardaar sequel to be based on battle of Saragarhi

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The film is set for a Diwali 2017 release.

Like Farhan Akhtar's Milkha Singh look? VOTE!

Like Farhan Akhtar's Milkha Singh look? VOTE!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

The actor looks strikingly similar to the ace athelete.

Slogans rent the air as Gen Rawat, wife are cremated

Slogans rent the air as Gen Rawat, wife are cremated

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The plaintive strains of bugles sounding the last post broke through the hush, men in uniform clicked their heels and a 17-gun salute rang out as Gen Bipin Rawat and his wife were cremated on Friday evening -- the sun setting on a day written into India's military history and on the life of its most senior military officer.

RTI reveals 20 Indian soldiers missing from border areas

RTI reveals 20 Indian soldiers missing from border areas

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Twenty Indian soldiers posted in border areas of the country, most of them in Jammu and Kashmir, have gone missing from 1996 to 2010, according to an RTI reply.

Indian Army destroys 7 military posts across LoC

Indian Army destroys 7 military posts across LoC

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations admitted three casualties among their troops at Rakhchakri in Rawalakot.

Govt to recruit ex-servicemen to tackle Naxals

Govt to recruit ex-servicemen to tackle Naxals

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

The government will recruit about 2,000 ex-servicemen specialised in commando and jungle warfare tactics to impart cutting-edge training to the Central Reserve Police Force personnel. The recruitment of these ex-servicemen, which will begin in May, assumes significance as 75 para-military personnel were massacred by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada recently, raising questions on the operational strategies of the force.

MNS hoarding forgets non-Marathi heroes

MNS hoarding forgets non-Marathi heroes

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

A hoarding an MNS leader posted in Mahim, north-central Mumbai, to mark the first anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks, omits National Security Guard commandos Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and Havaldar Gajendra Singh Bisht who lost their lives battling terrorists at the Taj Mahal hotel and Nariman House respectively.

3 army soldiers killed in avalanches in Kashmir's Batalik sector

3 army soldiers killed in avalanches in Kashmir's Batalik sector

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

At least five soldiers were trapped when a series of avalanches hit the Batalik sector in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir clamping down an army post on Thursday.

Salman Khan's coolest uniform? VOTE!

Salman Khan's coolest uniform? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

In Bharat, Bollywood's best-known 'Bhai' plays an officer in the Indian navy among many other avatars. Of course, this is not the first time he's slipped into uniform.

Why Ashok Chawla quit as NSE chairman

Why Ashok Chawla quit as NSE chairman

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The move comes after CBI gets sanction to prosecute him in Aircel-Maxis case

2 jawans commit suicide in J&K

2 jawans commit suicide in J&K

Rediff.com1 Jun 2008

Havaldar Jaspal Singh of 14 Sikh Light Infantry shot himself with his service rifle at an army camp in Pargwal area on Saturday night, Defence Spokesman Col S D Goswami said. The jawan died on the spot, he said, adding the body has been sent to his native Patiala city for last rites.

1993 blasts: 4 found guilty

1993 blasts: 4 found guilty

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

The court acquitted another accused for lack of evidence.

Armyman says he participated in fake encounters

Armyman says he participated in fake encounters

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

An armyman on Monday told a military court hearing the fake Siachen killings case that he in August last year demolished a fake "enemy target" at the behest of Major Surinder Singh and later posed as an enemy casualty.

Tearful eyes bid farewell to Sunjuwan martyrs

Tearful eyes bid farewell to Sunjuwan martyrs

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Bodies of all the five soldiers were flown to their home towns after the wreath-laying ceremonies, the spokesman said.

Army's daring rescue ops in flood-hit Gujarat, Rajasthan

Army's daring rescue ops in flood-hit Gujarat, Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

From restoring railway tracks to rescuing a drowning mother and her baby, and even a dog, the Indian Army and air force officers have come handy in the flood-hit areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Soldier shoots JCO, comrade in J&K

Soldier shoots JCO, comrade in J&K

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

A soldier shot dead a Junior Commissioned Officer and another jawan following a heated argument at a Rashtriya Rifles camp in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir

OOPS! West Bengal cops find colleagues at brothel during raid

OOPS! West Bengal cops find colleagues at brothel during raid

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

West Bengal police found three policemen of Jharkhand in a red light area of Asansol during a raid and took them into custody.

Jawan admits to fake killing

Jawan admits to fake killing

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

'While I was shooting the target, Major Surinder Singh videotaped the operation from behind me,' Havaldar Neel Bahadur said.

2 officers martyred after terrorists storm army camp in Jammu

2 officers martyred after terrorists storm army camp in Jammu

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

The exact number of terrorists is not known but as per initial calls received at PCR Jammu four to five terrorists were involved.

Sheena Bora Trial: And Sheena's passports turn up...

Sheena Bora Trial: And Sheena's passports turn up...

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Her elfin face could be seen and once more after many days the victim of this murder had a face and a presence.

3 BSF men killed, 4 injured in ambush by terrorists in Kashmir

3 BSF men killed, 4 injured in ambush by terrorists in Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

"It's an unfortunate incident. The BSF convoy was attacked on the national highway by terrorists who fired at it from the by-lanes near Bijbehara," Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police K Rajendra said.

Indo-Pak DGMOs talk after punitive fire assault by Indian Army

Indo-Pak DGMOs talk after punitive fire assault by Indian Army

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Indian DGMO Lt Gen Ranbir Singh raised the issue of infiltration attempts by terrorists from Pakistan into Jammu and Kashmir and "unethical act of mutilation of the body of Indian soldiers close to the Line of Control by terrorists infiltrating from Pakistan".

PHOTOS: Nation bids tearful adieu to its fallen heroes

PHOTOS: Nation bids tearful adieu to its fallen heroes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

An emotional farewell was given to the valiant army jawans who lost their lives in the Uri attack, as their last rites were performed in their respective native villages with full military and state honours.

7 creative things to do at an unused ATM

7 creative things to do at an unused ATM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Take a break and rest your tired heels in a dysfunctional ATM.

'The war has come home to us'

'The war has come home to us'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

'Vibhuti was a braveheart.' 'He always said I cannot stay behind. He always wanted to lead.' A cousin and friend remember Major Dhaundiyal who made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland on Monday.

Ex-army man's wife expresses anguish over attacks on soldiers, sends blouse to PM

Ex-army man's wife expresses anguish over attacks on soldiers, sends blouse to PM

Rediff.com13 May 2017

In a letter to the prime minister, Suman Singh, wife of ex-armyman Dharamvir Singh, reminded Modi that the Bharatiya Janata Party had before the 2014 Lok Sabha polls claimed if it came to power, Pakistan would not "dare" attack Indian soldiers. "But the situation is even worse now," she wrote.

8 Myanmar raid personnel among 67 to get gallantry medals

8 Myanmar raid personnel among 67 to get gallantry medals

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Eight personnel of the 21 Para Regiment, which had undertaken a daring operation just inside Myanmar territory following the Manipur ambush, were among 67 for whom President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday approved Gallantry awards.

24 arrested for branding woman a witch, assaulting her

24 arrested for branding woman a witch, assaulting her

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Outrage in Himachal Pradesh over widow of ex-Army man being dragged out and assaulted in public after being accused of practising witchcraft.

Won't allow anti-India activities in Kashmir: Gen Rawat

Won't allow anti-India activities in Kashmir: Gen Rawat

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

'The army is using its might to teach them a lesson'

Bose: Dead/Alive: Pop-mythology series

Bose: Dead/Alive: Pop-mythology series

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'When Rajkummar Rao plays Bose with his tummy jutting out, Buddha Ears, his mouth puffed, and his talk straight, it feels more like an echo piece than a real person,' feels Sreehari Nair.