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Covid test for media before meeting Madhuri!

Covid test for media before meeting Madhuri!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Madhuri Dixit makes a rare appearance after the spike in COVID-19 cases in Mumbai.

SC agrees to hear Army wife's plea to repatriate POWs from Pakistan

SC agrees to hear Army wife's plea to repatriate POWs from Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea of the wife of an Indian Army officer seeking repatriation of her husband and other Army officers believed to be held under illegal detention as prisoners of war by Pakistan since the 1971 war.

BJP promotes ex-Cong leaders Amarinder, Jakhar

BJP promotes ex-Cong leaders Amarinder, Jakhar

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

BJP president J P Nadda also appointed former Congress spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill its national spokesperson.

4 soldiers, 3 terrorists killed as infiltration bid foiled

4 soldiers, 3 terrorists killed as infiltration bid foiled

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The terrorists made an abortive bid during the night to infiltrate into the Indian side of the LoC in Machil sector in north Kashmir's Kupwara district, they added. The infiltrators were challenged and three of them were killed, the officials said.

KARGIL: In their homes, martyrs never die

KARGIL: In their homes, martyrs never die

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Captain Saurabh Kalia was captured, tortured and barbarically killed in the Kargil War. For 20 years, his father has waged a war of his own to get justice for his son. Captain Kalia is no more, but he lives on in the home he did not return to.

2 more arrested for Jahangirpuri violence

2 more arrested for Jahangirpuri violence

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Delhi Police have arrested two more persons on Thursday, in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence that took place in Delhi on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on 16 April, 2022.

Kargil war hero's parents remember their son 'Naughty'

Kargil war hero's parents remember their son 'Naughty'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Saurabh's parents Narinder Kumar and Vijay Kalia remember with crystal clear clarity that moment 20 years ago when they saw their elder son for the last time. He was not yet 23 and on his way to rejoin duty but they did not know where.

2 terror hideouts busted, 'war-like' stores recovered in J-K

2 terror hideouts busted, 'war-like' stores recovered in J-K

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

'The cache of arms recovered comprises five AK series rifles (along with six magazines and two sealed boxes with 1,254 rounds of AK ammunition), six pistols (with nine magazines and six rounds), twenty-one grenades, two UBGL grenades and two Kenwood radio-sets with one antenna'

Girls Hostel 3 Review: No Dum!

Girls Hostel 3 Review: No Dum!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Even by standards of fluff, Girls Hostel 3 floats away without any anchor to entertainment, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Looking for tax-saving options? Opt for ELSS

Looking for tax-saving options? Opt for ELSS

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Investors must, however, be prepared for volatility in ELSS, cautions Sanjay Kumar Singh.

SEE: Army commemorates 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas

SEE: Army commemorates 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, General Officer Commanding of the Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps laid a wreath at the iconic Kargil War Memorial in Drass on behalf of the nation and paid tribute to the gallant heroes, Col Kalia said.

Fear and myths injecting Covid vaccine hesitancy

Fear and myths injecting Covid vaccine hesitancy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

A June 11 survey by cLocalCircles across 299 districts puts overall vaccine hesitancy levels at 18 per cent, with 11 per cent of the respondents saying they were not convinced if the currently available vaccines would protect them against the new strains; and 5 per cent said they do not plan to take the vaccine at all.

Army Chief visits J-K to assess situation along LoC

Army Chief visits J-K to assess situation along LoC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

While interacting with jawans, the General highlighted that it was "the dawn of a new era of development, peace and prosperity in Kashmir" and applauded them for their high level of morale and contribution to peace building in Jammu and Kashmir.

Army begins probe in encounter killing of 3 'militants' in Shopian

Army begins probe in encounter killing of 3 'militants' in Shopian

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The army has begun its probe and recorded statements in connection with last month's encounter in Shopian area of South Kashmir after families in Rajouri area of Jammu region filed a complaint with the Jammu and Kashmir police about its members missing from the same region.

3 terrorists gunned down in encounter in J-K's Kulgam

3 terrorists gunned down in encounter in J-K's Kulgam

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The operation was in progress when reports last came in.

Haryana minister storms out of meeting after spat with woman cop

Haryana minister storms out of meeting after spat with woman cop

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

The outburst came after both were locked in an argument over liquor smuggling in Fatehabad district.

2 terrorists, jawan killed in encounter in Baramulla

2 terrorists, jawan killed in encounter in Baramulla

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

He said the identity and group affiliation of the slain ultras is being ascertained.

3 terrorists, 1 soldier killed in encounter in Pulwama

3 terrorists, 1 soldier killed in encounter in Pulwama

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Zadoora area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir during the night following specific information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

What 'Yes' or 'No' vote mean for Franklin Templeton investors

What 'Yes' or 'No' vote mean for Franklin Templeton investors

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

With a 'yes' vote, there is a more foreseeable outcome, while a 'no' could result in greater uncertainty, for which retail investors may not have the appetite.

4 terrorists surrender before security forces in Kupwara

4 terrorists surrender before security forces in Kupwara

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

After a brief gunfight, 'extreme restraint was exercised and opportunity given to the terrorists to surrender'.

Surgical strikes befitting reply to Pak aggression: Hemraj's widow

Surgical strikes befitting reply to Pak aggression: Hemraj's widow

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

The strikes by India have instilled confidence among soldiers and the common man, says martyred soldier Hemraj's widow.

6 more terrorists killed in two encounters in J-K

6 more terrorists killed in two encounters in J-K

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

While two terrorists were killed in the Pulwama encounter, four were killed in Shopian operation on Friday, the officials said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Meej in Pampore area of Pulwama, in South Kashmir, on Thursday morning after receiving specific information about the presence of terrorists there, a police official said.

Mumbai ATS questions kin of Delhi terror suspect

Mumbai ATS questions kin of Delhi terror suspect

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Mumbai police and Maharashtra ATS officials on Tuesday questioned the family members of terror suspect Jaan Mohammad Shaikh, arrested for allegedly being part of a Pakistan-organised module, and searched his home in Mumbai, police said.

2 soldiers killed, 4 hurt in Pak firing in J-K

2 soldiers killed, 4 hurt in Pak firing in J-K

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The Pakistan Army initiated the unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing from small arms and intense shelling of mortars along the LoC in the Mankote and Krishna Ghati sectors on Wednesday night, a defence spokesperson said.

'Pakistan doesn't understand Aman ki Asha; it stabs us in the back'

'Pakistan doesn't understand Aman ki Asha; it stabs us in the back'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

'By pursuing this case, Captain Saurabh Kalia and the five soldiers will not come back to us, but this is the least I can do as a humble citizen of India to honour Indian soldiers,' says Dr N K Kalia on his struggle for justice for his son who was brutally tortured, killed and mutilated by the Pakistan army in the Kargil war.

Want to invest in Balanced Advantage Funds?

Want to invest in Balanced Advantage Funds?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Investors who cannot manage an asset-allocated portfolio or rebalance regularly, or do not have an advisor, may opt for these funds, but only after a detailed study of their strategy, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Tahir Hussain sent to 7-day remand in IB official murder case

Tahir Hussain sent to 7-day remand in IB official murder case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Hussain was produced before the duty magistrate amid tight security late in the evening and neither the media nor any lawyer, other then those connected with the case, was allowed inside the courtroom.

DNA samples taken to identify kin of 3 killed in Shopian encounter

DNA samples taken to identify kin of 3 killed in Shopian encounter

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The three youths, Mohammad Imtiyaz and Ibrar Ahmed, residents of Kathuni mohalla of Dharsakri village of Rajouri, and Mohammad Ibrar, a resident of Tarkassi village of Rajouri, had left their homes on the pretext of working as labourers in Shopian and went out of contact with their families on July 17.

Nobody should lay down his life for India: Martyr's dad

Nobody should lay down his life for India: Martyr's dad

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Narinder Kumar Kalia, father of Kargil War martyr Captain Saurabh Kalia, is a heart-broken man.

Govt risking honour of armed forces: Kargil hero's father

Govt risking honour of armed forces: Kargil hero's father

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The government of India is doing little to keep the honour and dignity of the officers and jawans of the armed forces intact and continuing to talk peace with Pakistan when it should be showing aggression, says Dr N K Kalia, father of Kargil hero Capt Saurabh Kalia, who was captured by the Pakistan Army in 1999 and subjected to brutal torture.

Father of Kargil hero moves SC for direction to Centre

Father of Kargil hero moves SC for direction to Centre

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

The father of a Kargil war hero Capt Saurabh Kalia, who was captured by the Pakistan Army in 1999 and subjected to brutal torture, has moved the Supreme Court seeking its direction to the government to raise his son's case at the International Court of Justice at the Hague.

J&K: Infiltration bid foiled in Kupwara, 4 terrorists gunned down

J&K: Infiltration bid foiled in Kupwara, 4 terrorists gunned down

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The infiltration bid was foiled in Tangdhar sector.

Amshipora encounter: Army says no system of cash rewards for personnel

Amshipora encounter: Army says no system of cash rewards for personnel

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

A brief statement by Srinagar-based defence spokesperson Col Rajesh Kalia said there was no system of cash rewards for Army personnel for any acts in combat situations or otherwise in the line of duty.

School principal shot dead by class 12 student in Haryana

School principal shot dead by class 12 student in Haryana

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

The accused student fired four shots at Swami Vivekanand School principal Ritu Chhabra, who was in her office, with a .32 bore gun and critically injured her, they said.

2 Pakistani soldiers killed by Indian Army in Kupwara

2 Pakistani soldiers killed by Indian Army in Kupwara

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The action comes in response to ceasefire violations along the Line of Control in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir,

Odisha politicos turn to the farmer ahead of polls

Odisha politicos turn to the farmer ahead of polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

This race among parties to woo the farmers mainly stems from the analysis of political pundits that the peasant class played a crucial role in the defeat of the BJP in Rajasthan, MP and Chhattisgarh.

Equity MFs see outflow for 7th straight month in Jan

Equity MFs see outflow for 7th straight month in Jan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Equity mutual funds witnessed an outflow of Rs 9,253 crore in January, making it the seventh consecutive monthly withdrawal, primarily due to profit booking and portfolio rebalancing amid markets touching new highs. The pace of outflows from equities has however slowed for the third month and Gautam Kalia, head - Investment Solutions, Sharekhan by BNP Paribas said that it will likely turn positive soon as investors get used to the new normal. In addition, investors pulled out Rs 33,409 crore from debt mutual funds last month after investing Rs 13,863 crore in December, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India showed on Tuesday.

Civilian killed in army-terrorists gunfight in Kupwara

Civilian killed in army-terrorists gunfight in Kupwara

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

A driver by profession and a resident of Thandipora, was injured in a firing incident in the Thandipora area of Kupwara on Saturday.

15 years later, remembering Kargil's first hero

15 years later, remembering Kargil's first hero

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

The Kargil War gave India many young heroes who died fighting for a country they loved and swore to protect. We salute Lieutenant Saurabh Kalia in this feature published in 2004, on the 15th anniversary of the end of the Kargil war.

5 soldiers among 11 killed in Pak firing along LoC

5 soldiers among 11 killed in Pak firing along LoC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Four Indian Army personnel, a Border Security Force sub-inspector and six civilians were killed while four security forces personnel and eight civilians were injured in the firing by Pakistan during the multiple ceasefire violations between Gurez and Uri sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.