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Govt will carry out security audit of vulnerable installations

Govt will carry out security audit of vulnerable installations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday chaired a meeting on internal security, which was attended by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

G20 leaders pledge to eliminate all terror safe havens

G20 leaders pledge to eliminate all terror safe havens

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

The G20 leaders resolved to facilitate swift and targeted exchanges of information between intelligence, law enforcement and judicial authorities on operational information-sharing, preventive measures and criminal justice response.

Why containment of Pakistan is better than war

Why containment of Pakistan is better than war

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

'Terrorism is merely a symptom of a deeper disease in Pakistan's body politic,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Kashmiris helping terrorists are 'anti-nationals': Army Chief

Kashmiris helping terrorists are 'anti-nationals': Army Chief

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The stern message from Rawat came a day after three soldiers faced heavy stone-pelting at Parray Mohalla of Bandipore in north Kashmir when they were about to launch an operation against terrorists holed up there.

'Travelling with Bin Laden': US man uploads elderly Sikh's video

'Travelling with Bin Laden': US man uploads elderly Sikh's video

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The 39-second video of Singh, a California resident, has been viewed over 83,000 times since it was posted on YouTube on December 9.

Surgical strikes a message to Pakistan, more if necessary: Army chief

Surgical strikes a message to Pakistan, more if necessary: Army chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

He said cross-border infiltration will continue because camps across the Line of Control, from where terrorists are launched, are still operational, and warned that the Indian Army is ready to "receive" them and keep dispatching them to their graves.

'We've a bigger Army': Amarinder flays Pak at Kartarpur ceremony

'We've a bigger Army': Amarinder flays Pak at Kartarpur ceremony

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

"We believe in peace and we are giving a message of peace from here. But, their generals should understand that we have a large Army and we are prepared..."

Why Yashwant Sinha criticised Jaitley and not Modi

Why Yashwant Sinha criticised Jaitley and not Modi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

To write a criticism of the finance minister's performance without having included the PM's role is deliberate. It is not difficult to see why Jaitley interpreted it as being Sinha's way of sucking up to Modi.

Pak test-fires 1st nuclear-capable submarine cruise missile

Pak test-fires 1st nuclear-capable submarine cruise missile

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

The missile, Babur-3, was fired from an underwater, mobile platform and hit its target with precise accuracy,

Archer's fiery spell reminds Ponting of 2005 Ashes

Archer's fiery spell reminds Ponting of 2005 Ashes

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Ponting compared the spell with the one England's Steve Harmison bowled during the famous 2005 Ashes series, in which he hit Australian openers Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer before leaving the former skipper with a bloodied cheek.

Obama preparing to penalise Russia for hacking

Obama preparing to penalise Russia for hacking

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Quoting unnamed senior administration officials, CBS News and CNN said the new set of sanctions is likely to target the Russian intelligence agency and its official.

US gives Pak $255 million military aid... but with conditions

US gives Pak $255 million military aid... but with conditions

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Pak can only access the money if it does more to crack down on internal terror networks launching attacks on neighbouring Afghanistan.

Why Nehru is worth remembering this Republic Day

Why Nehru is worth remembering this Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'India's first and longest-serving prime minister created -- or at the very least imagined -- a modern, democratic nation-State of the 20th century,' says Sunil Sethi.

Modi in Pakistan: A risky political gamble

Modi in Pakistan: A risky political gamble

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

'Will Prime Minister Narendra Modi be able to continue political engagement with Pakistan against the inevitable upsurge of negative and hostile public sentiment?'

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Three hate crimes have deepened the fear among South Asians that Trump's rhetoric encouraged violence against them, but there is no evidence that Indians have been specifically targeted, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'China has received a setback'

'China has received a setback'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'India is not the India of 1962. We are not carrying that baggage of history anymore.'

NCP pledges support to JD-U-RJD-Cong alliance in Bihar bypoll

NCP pledges support to JD-U-RJD-Cong alliance in Bihar bypoll

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

The Nationalist Congress Party on Saturday pledged unconditional support to the Janata Dal-United-Rashtriya Janata Dal-Congress alliance for the August 21 bypoll to 10 assembly seats in Bihar to keep the Bharatiya Janaat Party away from power.

3 top Hamas militants among 19 killed in Israeli strikes

3 top Hamas militants among 19 killed in Israeli strikes

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Intensifying its targeted assassinations of militants, Israel's air force on Thursday bombed a house in Gaza killing three senior Hamas commanders among 19 Palestinians on the 45th day of the deadly conflict.

68 per cent of army's equipment is in vintage category

68 per cent of army's equipment is in vintage category

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The army also stated that allocation of Rs 21,338 crore for modernisation is insufficient.

Why India needs more ships like INS Jalashwa

Why India needs more ships like INS Jalashwa

Rediff.com29 May 2020

At war, the Jalashwa can carry and launch a full infantry battalion in a single wave. At peace, the Jalashwa can evacuate 1,000 people in a single trip. Ajai Shukla explains why the Indian Navy's new tender for more ships like the Jalashwa must be treated with special urgency.

'Pat Cummins exceeded expectations'

'Pat Cummins exceeded expectations'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Pat Cummins exceeded expectations in his first Test match in more than five years and the speedster will pose a sweet selection headache for Australia, bowling coach David Saker said on Saturday.

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Have you seen these super TV shows?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

From Atlanta to Killing Eve, the best on the small screen.

'The danger of war has not passed'

'The danger of war has not passed'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

'It is a tense border and there are numerous elements that keep these tensions alive.' 'India is willing to militarily respond if provoked.'

Watch out for Pakistan's most lethal weapon for World Cup

Watch out for Pakistan's most lethal weapon for World Cup

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Pakistan's tall left arm pacer Muhammad Irfan has had to reject lucrative offers to play in England and South Africa after his cricket board told him to stay fresh for the World Cup.

How to fight a bully in real life!

How to fight a bully in real life!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

People are less likely to bother you and more likely to listen to you if you walk, sit, and act with awareness, calm, respect, and confidence, says Neeraa Maini Srivastav.

Army deploys through-the-wall radar to spot terrorists

Army deploys through-the-wall radar to spot terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Army can detect terrorists who might be hiding in wall cavities or false ceilings.

Modi is a liar, claims Cong leader Narayan Rane

Modi is a liar, claims Cong leader Narayan Rane

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

In a scathing attack on Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, senior Congress leader and Maharashtra Industries Minister Narayan Rane on Sunday said the Gujarat chief minister is a "liar" and "devoid of human values".

Will the Election Commission censure BJP leader?

Will the Election Commission censure BJP leader?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The Election Commission sent a notice to Mangal Prabhat Lodha, the BJP's Mumbai chief. This is probably because a leading newspaper highlighted his utterances on its front page.

End this charade of talking to Pakistan

End this charade of talking to Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'India's policy makers need to pull their heads out of the sand and recognize the reality that Pakistan has supported and sponsored terrorism on Indian soil for more than three decades; a national counter-terrorism strategy must be evolved in the fullest consciousness of this fact, and of the continued hostility of the Pakistani nation-State to the very idea of India.'

Prepared militarily if North Korea launches missile: US

Prepared militarily if North Korea launches missile: US

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

The US' strong assertion comes days after President Donald Trump pledged to answer further aggression from North Korea with "fire and fury".

6 reasons why 'Dad's Army' Australia must wield the axe

6 reasons why 'Dad's Army' Australia must wield the axe

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Australia railed at suggestions their team resembled a 'Dad's Army' but the evidence supplied by the first four Ashes Tests against England suggests it was not an unfair moniker.

Six convicted by NIA court in 2009 fake currency case

Six convicted by NIA court in 2009 fake currency case

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

A special National Investigation Agency court in Mumbai on Wednesday convicted six persons for possessing and circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes in May 2009.

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Du Plessis leads South Africa to victory in Bangladesh

Du Plessis leads South Africa to victory in Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Faf du Plessis led from the front as South Africa flexed their bowling muscles to thrash Bangladesh by 52 runs in the first Twenty20 Internationals on Sunday to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.

BJP barking up the wrong tree over Mersal

BJP barking up the wrong tree over Mersal

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Why is the BJP upset about the dialogues in a Tamil movie, wonders A Ganesh Nadar.

PHOTOS: India dominate before late wickets boost England

PHOTOS: India dominate before late wickets boost England

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara hit centuries and shared a stand of 209 to lead India to 319-4 in their first innings on the third day of the opening Test in Rajkot, on Friday, trailing England by 218 runs.

Stop sending our soldiers home in coffins!

Stop sending our soldiers home in coffins!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'The bottom line is that disproportionate losses should be avoided at all cost and terrorists should be denied tactical successes that act as opium for them to become bold to achieve perceived victory.' 'This is a long war and instead of rushing to achieve quick success, the objective should be not to give any success to the terrorists in terms of casualties and freedom of movement.' 'Every soldier martyred by terrorists in combat is a moral victory for them,' says Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Apart from meeting members of the Royal Family, US President Trump is expected to discuss climate change and Chinese technology firm Huawei during his talks with outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday.

Pakistan's rogue army must be punished

Pakistan's rogue army must be punished

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'By beheading an Indian soldier, the Pakistan army has demonstrated its proclivity for barbaric medievalism.' 'The strategies adopted and the punishment inflicted by India must be made progressively more stringent with every new act of terrorism till the cost becomes prohibitive for Pakistan,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

'Vikas Dubey thought nothing would happen to him'

'Vikas Dubey thought nothing would happen to him'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'Caste-based power politics made him think that he can get away with murder.'