News for 'martyrs'

Pak suicide blast toll rises to 54; police launch hunt to nab perpetrators

Pak suicide blast toll rises to 54; police launch hunt to nab perpetrators

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The police also said that an initial probe has suggested that the banned terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is behind the suicide attack that injured over 100 people in Khar, the capital of Bajaur tribal district.

Opposition demands Shah's statement on Parliament security breach

Opposition demands Shah's statement on Parliament security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Several opposition MPs on Wednesday demanded an explanation from Home Minister Amit Shah after two visitors jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery and opened canisters that emitted coloured smoke, triggering panic among the members.

Will quit politics if BJP gets MCD polls held timely and wins: Kejriwal

Will quit politics if BJP gets MCD polls held timely and wins: Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

His remarks came after the Union cabinet on Tuesday approved a bill to unify the three civic bodies -- North, East and South -- in Delhi.

What Makes Jaya-Amitabh A Golden Couple

What Makes Jaya-Amitabh A Golden Couple

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

One of Hindi cinema's most high-profile couples celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 3.

The Kargil martyr's daughter who wants peace with Pakistan

The Kargil martyr's daughter who wants peace with Pakistan

Rediff.com5 May 2016

'When do you seek peace, if not now? Once both nations destruct?' 'Pakistanis are telling me how their perception changed about Indians after watching the video.'

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Will You Do This Immediately After Your Wedding?

Will You Do This Immediately After Your Wedding?

Rediff.com27 May 2023

This is what Krishna Rajput did.

10 Years On, When Gaddafi Was Killed

10 Years On, When Gaddafi Was Killed

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

October 20, 2011. The day Muammar Gaddafi, who had ruled Libya with an iron hand since 1969, was spotted hiding in a drain in his hometown of Sirte by rebel fighters and brutally murdered.

Naxal attack martyrs' blood-stained uniforms found in dump

Naxal attack martyrs' blood-stained uniforms found in dump

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The Central Reserve Police Force on Thursday said it has ordered an inquiry into the shocking recovery of uniforms, suspected to be that of troopers martyred in a recent Naxal ambush in Chhattisgarh, in a garbage dump near a hospital in state capital Raipur.

'Violence won't end till people say let's stop it'

'Violence won't end till people say let's stop it'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'Unfortunately, there is no movement towards peace in Manipur.'

'They felt that we were terrorists'

'They felt that we were terrorists'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'They said that my leaving for the Quit India Movement event would be a threat to law and order so I should not leave the police station and to be stationed there till the time they do not get permission.'

India, US ink key defence pact; Pompeo remembers Galwan martyrs

India, US ink key defence pact; Pompeo remembers Galwan martyrs

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The agreement will allow sharing of high-end military technology, classified satellite data and critical information between the two countries.

You have to ask Amit Shah, why Brij Bhushan is not being arrested, lashes out Vinesh Phogat

You have to ask Amit Shah, why Brij Bhushan is not being arrested, lashes out Vinesh Phogat

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Vinesh Phogat alleged on Sunday that the government is trying to protect Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

India will always remain indebted to Ladakh martyrs: Shah

India will always remain indebted to Ladakh martyrs: Shah

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

'India will always remain indebted for their supreme sacrifice. Entire nation and Modi government stands firmly with their families in this hour of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured,' he said.

Tearful farewell to Colonel M N Rai martyred in Kashmir

Tearful farewell to Colonel M N Rai martyred in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Army Chief General Dalbir Singh paid tribute to the colonel.

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.

Gujarat ex-serviceman dies during protest, kin alleges police assault

Gujarat ex-serviceman dies during protest, kin alleges police assault

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Sources revealed the deceased, Kanjibhai Mothalia, was the elder brother of senior Gujarat IPS officer JR Mothalia.

The Most Popular Indian Movies Of 2022

The Most Popular Indian Movies Of 2022

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Rather than basing it on movie reviews, IMDb determines this list based on page views.

Martyrs Day musings: Our many republics

Martyrs Day musings: Our many republics

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

As we observe Martyrs' Day today, Mahatma Gandhi would have been dismayed by the number of vested interests that are seeking to carve out identities and spaces outside the Republic of India, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Rift in INDIA over Kejriwal's poll push in Chhattisgarh

Rift in INDIA over Kejriwal's poll push in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Seeking to make inroads in Chhattisgarh, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced 10 'guarantees' for the upcoming assembly polls in the Congress-ruled state including free electricity, monthly 'samman rashi' for women and Rs 3,000 monthly allowance for the unemployed.

Rajouri-Poonch J-K terror's new epicentre, warn security experts

Rajouri-Poonch J-K terror's new epicentre, warn security experts

Rediff.com9 May 2023

A total of 26 Army personnel, including three officers and five paratroopers, and seven civilians have been killed in eight terror attacks since October 11, 2021 in the twin districts.

10 policemen killed in Dantewada as Maoists trigger IED with 40 kg explosives

10 policemen killed in Dantewada as Maoists trigger IED with 40 kg explosives

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Naxalites blew up the mini-goods van in which the security personnel were travelling by using an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), police sources said.

Paratrooper, killed in Rajouri attack, got married only 2 months back

Paratrooper, killed in Rajouri attack, got married only 2 months back

Rediff.com6 May 2023

His elder brother Om Prakash Chettri, who recently retired from the Army, said Siddhant was passionate only about serving the nation.

'Amar Jawan Jyoti is too sacred to be touched or relocated'

'Amar Jawan Jyoti is too sacred to be touched or relocated'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'While National War Memorial is great, the memories of Amar Jawan Jyoti are indelible'

166 criminals gunned down in 5 years, boasts Yogi at police day parade

166 criminals gunned down in 5 years, boasts Yogi at police day parade

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said 166 criminals were killed and 4,453 injured in encounters with the Uttar Pradesh police in the past five years, highlighting his government's zero-tolerance policy on crime.

When Modi Met Former PM

When Modi Met Former PM

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, December 13.

Galwan martyrs' names to be inscribed on National War Memorial

Galwan martyrs' names to be inscribed on National War Memorial

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Chinese and Indian troops clashed in Galwan Valley for several hours on the night of June 15 in their deadliest brawl in the last five decades.

Cop killed, CRPF jawan injured in terrorist attack in J-K's Pulwama

Cop killed, CRPF jawan injured in terrorist attack in J-K's Pulwama

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

The attack took place in Pinglana area of the south Kashmir district.

Ready to die as martyrs: Holed up Charlie Hebdo killers

Ready to die as martyrs: Holed up Charlie Hebdo killers

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

"We are ready to die as martyrs," the Charlie Hebdo killers have reportedly said after they seized a hostage and are now holed up on an industrial estate near a Paris airport, at Dammartin-en-Goele, north-east of the capital, where they are surrounded by dozens of armed police.

Martyrs' kin return govt cheque, say Pak should be punished

Martyrs' kin return govt cheque, say Pak should be punished

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

M I Khan speaks to the bereaved families of soldiers killed along the Line of Control. They demand India though action against the neighbours and NOT compensation.

Kargil's Heroes: Always Remembered. Never Forgotten

Kargil's Heroes: Always Remembered. Never Forgotten

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

A grateful nation pays tributes to the supreme sacrifices made during the Kargil War on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, July 26, 2022.

Cong holds satyagraha for Rahul; won't remain silent anymore, says Priyanka

Cong holds satyagraha for Rahul; won't remain silent anymore, says Priyanka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, senior leaders K C Venugopal, P Chidambaram and Salman Khurshid were among the party's top brass taking part in the satyagraha at Rajghat.

75 Years On, Army Celebrates Shaurya Diwas

75 Years On, Army Celebrates Shaurya Diwas

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, the Indian Army hosted Shaurya Diwas at the old airfield in Srinagar (Budgam airfield) to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the 1 Sikh Regiment in 1947 to protect Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistani raiders.

Richa Chadha apologies amid backlash over 'Galwan says hi' tweet

Richa Chadha apologies amid backlash over 'Galwan says hi' tweet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

On Wednesday, Richa had reacted to Northern Army Commander Lt General Upendra Dwivedi's statement that the Indian Army is ready to execute orders like taking back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Has terrorism reduced in J-K as Amit Shah claimed?

Has terrorism reduced in J-K as Amit Shah claimed?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

On his first visit to Srinagar post the abrogation of Article 370, Home Minister Amit Shah claimed that incidents of terrorism have declined and stone-throwing incidents too have ended in Jammu-Kashmir.

Coimbatore car bomb accused inspired by ISIS, says NIA in chargesheet

Coimbatore car bomb accused inspired by ISIS, says NIA in chargesheet

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The NIA on Thursday filed a chargesheet against six people in connection with the October 2022 Coimbatore car bomb blast, saying the prime accused of the terrorist attack was "inspired by ISIS ideology".

Why Pakistani Men Prefer The Army

Why Pakistani Men Prefer The Army

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

What drives Pakistani men to join its military, despite the toll it takes on them?

Modi refers to 'Quit India' to target opposition bloc

Modi refers to 'Quit India' to target opposition bloc

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the opposition of playing 'negative politics' and said now the entire country is rooting for corruption, dynasty and appeasement to 'quit India'.

'Only weaklings succumb to threats'

'Only weaklings succumb to threats'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

'Ajit Pawar wants to escape from the clutches of the investigative agencies.'

ISIS behind blast at Pak party meet that killed 46: Police

ISIS behind blast at Pak party meet that killed 46: Police

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Police in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province said on Monday that an initial probe has suggested that the banned terrorist group Islamic State is behind the suicide attack on a political convention of a hardline Islamist party that killed at least 46 people and injured over 100.