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From Kerala to Turkey: How I Made It

From Kerala to Turkey: How I Made It

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'Everybody thought I was crazy to quit my job and jump into entrepreneurship.'

Can You Get A Heart Attack? Ask rediffGURUS

Can You Get A Heart Attack? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

What are the warning signs of heart disease? How can we correct our lifestyle in order to improve our cardiac health and that of our loved ones?

Atishi is Delhi's new education minister, Saurabh gets health portfolio

Atishi is Delhi's new education minister, Saurabh gets health portfolio

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Atishi will handle education, PWD, power and tourism departments, while Bharadwaj will look after health, urban development, water and industries.

'Maligning our brave hearts': Cong slams BJP for criticising ex-army chief

'Maligning our brave hearts': Cong slams BJP for criticising ex-army chief

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'Ex-Army Chief Gen Deepak Kapoor joined Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra. Kapoor was indicted in the Adarsh scam along with other senior Army officers'

Michaung damages infra in Andhra, subsides into cyclonic storm

Michaung damages infra in Andhra, subsides into cyclonic storm

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Severe cyclonic storm Michaung crossed south Andhra Pradesh coast close to Bapatla district between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm on Tuesday with maximum gales of up to 90-100 km per hour speed, said an Amaravati Meteorological Centre official.

Court martial ordered against Lt Gen Prakash

Court martial ordered against Lt Gen Prakash

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Earlier this week, Defence Minister A K Antony advised General Kapoor to initiate disciplinary action against Lt General Prakash, as against the Army chief's recommendation to initiate administrative action against his former aide.

Lt Gen Brar, who led Op Blue Star, attacked in London

Lt Gen Brar, who led Op Blue Star, attacked in London

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Lt General (Retd) K S Brar, who led the Operation Blue Star against Sikh terrorists in 1984, was attacked and injured in London.

Legal experts back AAP govt's stand in war with Lt Governor

Legal experts back AAP govt's stand in war with Lt Governor

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The Delhi government has sought opinion over the issue of powers of the Lt Governor to appoint a chief secretary from eminent lawyers Rajeev Dhavan and Indira Jaising, who have supported its stand asserting that the LG has no independent discretion in the matter.

So near, yet so far: Tunnel rescue put on hold again

So near, yet so far: Tunnel rescue put on hold again

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Boring through the rubble of the collapsed Silkyara tunnel was put on hold again on Thursday apparently after cracks appeared in the platform on which the drilling machine rests, in a fresh hurdle to the rescue of 41 workers trapped inside for 11 days.

Sunny-Bobby's Revelation: The Men They Called For Help

Sunny-Bobby's Revelation: The Men They Called For Help

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

From talking about their highs and lows to discussing their father Dharmendra's much-talked-about kiss in KJo's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, the Deol brothers were a laugh riot on the show.

I was handed a hot potato with carte blanche: Naravane on LAC tensions

I was handed a hot potato with carte blanche: Naravane on LAC tensions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

In his memoir Four Stars of Destiny, Naravane recounts Singh's direction as well as a flurry of phone calls between the defence minister, external affairs minister, the national security advisor and the chief of defence staff that night on the sensitive situation.

Any military drone from Pak will be shot down: Lt Gen Kler

Any military drone from Pak will be shot down: Lt Gen Kler

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Lt Gen Kler said the systems and radars of the Indian armed forces are in place.

Lt Gens seek legal action against defence secy

Lt Gens seek legal action against defence secy

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Two serving lieutenant generals have approached the Armed Forces Tribunal seeking criminal contempt proceedings against the defence secretary, accusing him of "open defiance" of the tribunal's orders.

Scores of protesting Kashmiri Pandits detained in Jammu

Scores of protesting Kashmiri Pandits detained in Jammu

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits employed in the Valley under the Prime Minister's package moved to Jammu last May following the killing of two colleagues -- Rahul Bhat and Rajini Bala -- by terrorists.

Lt Col Purohit's laptop keeps cops guessing

Lt Col Purohit's laptop keeps cops guessing

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

The laptop, handed over by the Army after a week of Purohit's arrest, was examined at a forensic laboratory during which, the probe agencies, claimed that he was often visiting anti-Muslim and jihadi websites, sources attached with the investigations said. But, the investigators did not get details about the composition about the saffron outfit -- Abhinav Bharat -- whose cadres are alleged to be behind the blast in Malegaon on September 29 which they were looking for.

Angry at govt's silence, mob of women ransacks Manipur minister's home

Angry at govt's silence, mob of women ransacks Manipur minister's home

Rediff.com24 May 2023

The house of Manipur PWD Minister Konthoujam Govindas in Bishnupur district was vandalised on Wednesday by a group of people claiming that the government in the strife-torn state is not doing enough to protect locals from militants belonging to another community, officials said.

'Pondy Lt Governor not asked to demit office'

'Pondy Lt Governor not asked to demit office'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

The Centre has not sought the resignation of Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Iqbal Singh, who had recently come under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate over his recommendation for issuing passport expeditiously to alleged money launderer Hasan Ali Khan, his office said on Thursday.

Trump picks Lt Gen McMaster as new national security adviser

Trump picks Lt Gen McMaster as new national security adviser

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

"He's a man of tremendous talent and tremendous experience," said Trump of his new appointment.

NCLAT dismisses insolvency plea against Wipro

NCLAT dismisses insolvency plea against Wipro

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has dismissed an operational creditor's petition to initiate insolvency proceedings against Wipro Ltd. A two-member Chennai bench of the appellate tribunal held earlier that there was a pre-existing dispute over the payment between Wipro and the petitioner and observed that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was not framed for being a "mere recovery legislation for creditors". The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has upheld the order of the NCLT.

Naval investiture ceremony to be held in evening for 1st time

Naval investiture ceremony to be held in evening for 1st time

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The ceremony will felicitate naval personnel who have demonstrated gallant acts, leadership, professional achievements and distinguished service of a high order.

Lt Governor Jung meets President over appointment row

Lt Governor Jung meets President over appointment row

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Tuesday met President Pranab Mukherjee and is understood to have apprised him of the stand-off over appointment of acting chief secretary Shakuntala Gamlin and other bureaucrats.

Anti-drone system to be deployed along Pakistan border: Amit Shah

Anti-drone system to be deployed along Pakistan border: Amit Shah

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

He said in the last five years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the role of zonal councils has changed from advisory nature to action platforms.

Lt Gen Suhag's appointment as next Army chief is final: Jaitley

Lt Gen Suhag's appointment as next Army chief is final: Jaitley

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The government on Wednesday asserted that the appointment of Lieutenant General Dalbir Singh Suhag as the next Army Chief is final as the Congress raked up a controversy involving minister and former Army chief Gen V K Singh and demanded his resignation.

HC turns down Lt Col's plea against Army's social media ban

HC turns down Lt Col's plea against Army's social media ban

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The high court said he has a choice to make and asked him to delete his FB account as the policy to ban the use of social networking platforms for army personnel was taken keeping in view the security of the nation.

Navy's 5 women aircrew conducts surveillance over Arabian Sea, creates history

Navy's 5 women aircrew conducts surveillance over Arabian Sea, creates history

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

In a rare feat, five women officers of the Indian Navy carried out the first independent maritime reconnaissance and surveillance mission in the North Arabian Sea onboard a Dornier aircraft.

'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.

Kohli perfect for No. 4 for World Cup: De Villiers

Kohli perfect for No. 4 for World Cup: De Villiers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Virat Kohli would be the perfect answer for India's No. 4 conundrum at the World Cup, said AB de Villiers.

Army faces shortage of 6800 officers, govt tells LS

Army faces shortage of 6800 officers, govt tells LS

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

There is a shortage of officers at the major and captain levels in the army with over 6,800 vacancies, but the available strength is "sufficient" to meet the current operational requirements, Parliament was informed on Friday.

Revealed: Godman's links with Lt Col Purohit

Revealed: Godman's links with Lt Col Purohit

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

In a state of trance, Pandey reveals that while working for the Indian Air Force, he got in touch with Purohit who was in the military intelligence at that time.

Defence min recommends Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag for new army chief

Defence min recommends Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag for new army chief

Rediff.com12 May 2014

The defence ministry on Monday decided to go ahead with the process of appointing the next army chief as it recommended the name of Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag for the top post.

Top Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike: Israel Defence Forces

Top Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike: Israel Defence Forces

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Israel Air Force fighter jets under joint intelligence guidance with the Shin Bet, killed one of the senior members of the Hamas terrorist organisation, Iman Nofal, according to Israel Air Force.

Lt Gen Dalbir Suhag to be next Army Chief

Lt Gen Dalbir Suhag to be next Army Chief

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag will be the next Army Chief succeeding Gen Bikram Singh as the government on Tuesday appointed him to the top post, ignoring protests from Bharatiya Janata Party.

Lt Fayaz's killers among 12 terrorists killed in Kashmir; 3 jawans also dead

Lt Fayaz's killers among 12 terrorists killed in Kashmir; 3 jawans also dead

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

4 civilians were also killed and dozens of others injured in clashes that broke out between protestors and security forces following three separate encounters.

Sukna accused Lt Gen's court martial in Guwahati

Sukna accused Lt Gen's court martial in Guwahati

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

The General Court Martial of Lt Gen Avadesh Prakash, indicted in Sukna land scam, will now take place in Guwahati instead of Manipur following his plea and the Armed Forces Tribunal has asked the Army to fix a new date for the trial, which was scheduled to start on June 15.

Media distorted my remarks: Delhi Lt Governor

Media distorted my remarks: Delhi Lt Governor

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

After a controversy broke out about his remark that people of North India take pride in violating law", Delhi Lt Governor Tejendra Khanna on Thursday said his remark was "seriously distorted" by the media.

After 9 years, Lt Col Purohit walks out of jail

After 9 years, Lt Col Purohit walks out of jail

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The Indian Army's military police and quick response team escorted Colonel Purohit out of the jail.

AFSPA extended in Manipur hills for 6 months

AFSPA extended in Manipur hills for 6 months

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA was extended by another six months in Manipur on Wednesday barring 19 police stations falling under the Imphal valley and an area that shares its boundary with neighbouring Assam.

Indian Army showed world enough is enough: Gen Naravane on Galwan standoff

Indian Army showed world enough is enough: Gen Naravane on Galwan standoff

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

It took India and the Indian Army to show to the world that enough is enough and to challenge the neighbourhood bully, he said.

India, China border talks focus on disengagement in eastern Ladakh

India, China border talks focus on disengagement in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

India and China on Monday held a fresh round of military talks with a focus on disengagement of troops in the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh and ease overall tensions in the region.