News for 'jawan'

'Intention behind Annapoorni was to uplift and inspire'

'Intention behind Annapoorni was to uplift and inspire'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

'Being someone who wholely believes in God and frequently visits temples across the country, it is the last thing I would intentionally do. To those whose feelings we've touched, I extend my sincere & heartfelt apologies.'

UP: 6 STF jawans, informer killed

UP: 6 STF jawans, informer killed

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The STF team came under attack from the gang on Sunday night when they were returning after an encounter.

DMK leader among 6 arrested for beating jawan to death in TN

DMK leader among 6 arrested for beating jawan to death in TN

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

An Indian Army soldier, who was severely thrashed by a DMK functionary and his accomplices, succumbed and six people have been arrested in connection with the crime, the police said on Wednesday.

Rajiv abolished inheritance tax for Indira's wealth: Modi

Rajiv abolished inheritance tax for Indira's wealth: Modi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Congress wants to reinforce the tax more powerfully now after its four generations reaped benefit of the wealth passed on to them, he said.

Is Shah Rukh's Life In Danger?

Is Shah Rukh's Life In Danger?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Maharashtra police have provided Y+ security cover to Shah Rukh Khan in view of the 'imminent and probable threats' to his life, an official said on Monday.

Antony promises quality rations to jawans

Antony promises quality rations to jawans

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

A week after government auditors exposed Army supplying stale food to jawans, Union Defence Minister A K Antony on Saturday gave an assurance that efforts were in progress to improve quality of rations given to them.

Exemplary punishments given in officer-jawan clashes: Antony

Exemplary punishments given in officer-jawan clashes: Antony

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

After incidents of clashes between officers and jawans, commanders have been told to have zero tolerance in such cases and exemplary punishments are promulgated in open forum to give "necessary preventive lessons" to the personnel, the government on Wednesday said.

R-Day: Prez Murmu revives 'buggy tradition' after 40 years

R-Day: Prez Murmu revives 'buggy tradition' after 40 years

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The presidents were escorted by the President's Bodyguard -- "Rashtrapati Ke Angrakshak".

Jawans responded courageously to enemy aggresion: Modi

Jawans responded courageously to enemy aggresion: Modi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Under fire from the opposition over escalating ceasefire violations by Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India has responded to the aggression with courage and lamented public debate on the issue for political gains.

Agartala: BSF jawan among 2 killed by suspected militants

Agartala: BSF jawan among 2 killed by suspected militants

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

A Border Security Force jawan and a civilian driver were killed and another person was injured on Monday when suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura militants fired at them at Khantlang, a village bordering Chittagong Hill Tract in Bangladesh, the police said.

Army officers, jawans clash in Leh; inquiry ordered

Army officers, jawans clash in Leh; inquiry ordered

Rediff.com11 May 2012

A group of army officers and jawans clashed in an artillery regiment near here following an incident of alleged misbehaviour involving an orderly prompting the army to order a court of inquiry into the incident.

Poonch gunbattle: Major, two jawans injured

Poonch gunbattle: Major, two jawans injured

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

An army major and two jawans were injured in a gun-battle with militants in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir as the operation against ultras in the region entered the fourth day on Friday.

'I forgot my steps while dancing with Shah Rukh Khan'

'I forgot my steps while dancing with Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

'The moment I met him, the first thing he did was hug me, and then warmly gave a kiss on my forehead.' 'In that moment, I was like, "Oh my God!"'

This Is NOT Allowed In Indian Cinema

This Is NOT Allowed In Indian Cinema

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'You can't make a film about politics and name real life politicians.'

CRPF convoy attacked in J&K; 7 jawans injured

CRPF convoy attacked in J&K; 7 jawans injured

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

At least six Central Reserve Police Force jawans were injured when unidentified militants opened fired on their convoy on Srinagar-Jammu national highway in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday.

'Hum sab Indian hai; udhar bhi aur idhar bhi'

'Hum sab Indian hai; udhar bhi aur idhar bhi'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

At a time when Manipur is burning, voices like Colonel Sapam's serve as a healing balm. 'These are voices that need to heard and their stories of peace and reconciliation must be retold -- over and over again.

Nayanthara-Vignesh, Twins Celebrate Onam

Nayanthara-Vignesh, Twins Celebrate Onam

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan celebrated their first Onam with their twins, Uyir and Ulag, over the weekend.

Army jawan injured in stone-pelting dies in Kashmir

Army jawan injured in stone-pelting dies in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

A resident of Uttarakhand's Badena village, Singh had joined the army in 2016 and is survived by his parents.

Two jawans killed in Kishtwar encounter

Two jawans killed in Kishtwar encounter

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Acting on a tip off, troops of the 11 Rashtriya Rifles launched a search operation in Sondar forest belt in Taksham area of the district, nearly 300 km from Jammu, a senior army official said.

Naxals were armed with rocket launchers, AK-47s: Injured CRPF jawan

Naxals were armed with rocket launchers, AK-47s: Injured CRPF jawan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

"The villagers came first, and then the Naxalites, dressed in black. They were some 300 Naxalites, all wearing black," a jawan of the Central Reserve Police Force said.

Wasn't given fair trial before dismissal: BSF jawan

Wasn't given fair trial before dismissal: BSF jawan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

He said he was shocked to know about his dismissal after being earlier asked to prepare pension and retirement documents.

The Biggest Hits Of 2023

The Biggest Hits Of 2023

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

What a remarkable year 2023 has turned out to be!

Probe ordered into jawan's death

Probe ordered into jawan's death

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Ruling out any ceasefire violation from across the border, army on Tuesday ordered a court of inquiry into the death of a jawan in mysterious firing near Line of Control in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Huge cache of arms and ammunition seized in strife-hit Manipur

Huge cache of arms and ammunition seized in strife-hit Manipur

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The number of seized weapons included 36 arms including three numbers of Ak 47/56, four carbine machine guns, seven SLRs and 1,615 number of ammunition and explosives including 82 numbers of hand grenades, police said.

Maoist, SOG jawan killed in Orissa encounter

Maoist, SOG jawan killed in Orissa encounter

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

A woman Maoist was killed and three security personnel injured in an exchange of fire between the two sides at Pallur in Koraput district in Orissa on Thursday morning. The exchange of fire took place when jawans of the Special Operation Group, the state's elite anti-Naxal force, were involved in a combing operation in Pallur area under Narayan Patna police station, said Y J Rao, sub-divisional police officer of Narayana Patna.

Srinagar: Jawan kills Lt Colonel

Srinagar: Jawan kills Lt Colonel

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

This is the fifth incident of shooting within the forces in a fortnight in Jammu and Kashmir.

BSF jawan injured as Pakistan again violates ceasefire

BSF jawan injured as Pakistan again violates ceasefire

Rediff.com12 May 2017

"Pakistani Rangers fired few bullets warning troops working ahead of the fence in Arnia area in Jammu. Our troops retaliated with few rounds of fire this morning", a senior BSF officer said. "They also fired mortar shells. Some exchange of mortar shells also took place", he said.

Mann meets Shah after Ajnala, Centre sending 1900 CRPF, RAF jawans to Punjab

Mann meets Shah after Ajnala, Centre sending 1900 CRPF, RAF jawans to Punjab

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The two leaders discussed the law and order issue. Mann told Shah about the circumstances leading to the Ajnala incident, sources said.

Commandos kill deserter jawan in Manipur

Commandos kill deserter jawan in Manipur

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

A jawan of 6th India Reserve Battalion, who deserted the force's camp with a service gun, was shot dead after he was confronted by police commandos in Imphal East district of Manipur on Saturday, police sources said.

PHOTOS: Rahul, Priyanka attend prayer meeting for CRPF jawans

PHOTOS: Rahul, Priyanka attend prayer meeting for CRPF jawans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Rahul and Priyanka paid tributes to the slain soldier. They were also seen consoling the members of the bereaved family.

Rajnath celebrates Dussehra with BSF jawans, performs 'shastra puja'

Rajnath celebrates Dussehra with BSF jawans, performs 'shastra puja'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Singh also reviewed the situation on the border and assessed the progress in various infrastructure projects.

Bijapur: STF jawan injured in encounter with Naxals succumbs

Bijapur: STF jawan injured in encounter with Naxals succumbs

Rediff.com15 May 2017

An Mi-17 Helicopter had landed at a field in jungle area in the midst of an active encounter area to evacuate the jawans and brought them to Raipur.

Kashmir: Two jawans arrested with fake currency

Kashmir: Two jawans arrested with fake currency

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Two jawans of Territorial Army were arrested and fake currency worth Rs 1.70 lakh was recovered from their possession in Poonch district, police said on Monday.

J&K: 3 jawans commit suicide

J&K: 3 jawans commit suicide

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

The reason behind the suicides is believed to be stress, they said adding that separate cases have been registered in this regard.

Home guard killed, 4 policemen hurt as Nihangs open fire

Home guard killed, 4 policemen hurt as Nihangs open fire

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The incident took place when the policemen went to arrest some Nihangs (Sikhs armed with traditional weapons) in Sultanpur Lodhi in a case registered against them, said a senior police official over the phone.

Shah Rukh Ends 2023 With Another Hit

Shah Rukh Ends 2023 With Another Hit

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

As 2023 comes to a close and 2024 begins, Shah Rukh Khan adds yet another milestone to his name.

West Bengal: Maoists kill four jawans

West Bengal: Maoists kill four jawans

Rediff.com8 Nov 2009

In a surprise attack by the Maoists, four security personnel were killed and their arms looted in Jhargram sub-division of Naxal affected West Midnapore district on Sunday.

Sukma: 2 CRPF jawans injured in blast triggered by Naxals

Sukma: 2 CRPF jawans injured in blast triggered by Naxals

Rediff.com19 May 2017

While they were cordoning-off a forested patch near Pariya village, the Naxals triggered an IED.

Day 5: Farmers to protest outside BJP leaders' homes

Day 5: Farmers to protest outside BJP leaders' homes

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

The Bharti Kisan Union (Ekta Ugrahan) will on Saturday hold dharnas outside the residences of three senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Punjab on the fifth day of the farmers' protest over their various demands, including a legal guarantee for a minimum support price (MSP).

2 Indian jawans killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

2 Indian jawans killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Two army jawans were killed on Monday as Pakistani troops pounded Indian positions with mortars and machine guns in Gurez sector in Kashmir along the Line of Control in yet another ceasefire violation.