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Classical ragas, mega drone show at Beating Retreat ceremony

Classical ragas, mega drone show at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The ceremony will begin with the massed band's "Agniveer" tune which will be followed by the enthralling tunes like "Almora", "Kedar Nath", "Sangam Dur", "Queen of Satpura", "Bhagirathi", "Konkan Sundari" by pipes and drums band, the defence ministry statement said.

Amit Shah appeals with 'folded hands' to Meiteis, Kukis to end violence

Amit Shah appeals with 'folded hands' to Meiteis, Kukis to end violence

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Appealing with "folded hands" for an end to the three-month-long cycle of violence in Manipur, Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday urged the warring Kuki and Meitei communities to hold talks, even as the Lok Sabha adopted a resolution calling for the restoration of peace in the northeastern state.

Chandrakant Patil skips Koregaon-Bhima event citing 'ink attack threat'

Chandrakant Patil skips Koregaon-Bhima event citing 'ink attack threat'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Last month, ink was thrown at Patil during an event in Pimpri town of Pune district in an apparent protest against his controversial remark about Dr B R Ambedkar and social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.

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.

Pak could be unwitting source of terror attack: US

Pak could be unwitting source of terror attack: US

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Noting that Pakistan remains the geographic crossroads for terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, the report said that the "increasingly bold attacks on well guarded military, police and UN targets indicate that the Taliban, Al Qaeda and other militant groups within Pakistan are a growing threat.The current trends, if left unchecked, will increase the odds that Al Qaeda will successfully develop and use a biological weapon or a nuclear device against the United States.

US jets strike again, shoot down airborne object over Canada

US jets strike again, shoot down airborne object over Canada

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

United States fighter jets on Saturday shot down an unidentified, unmanned high-altitude airborne object over northern Canada that had entered its airspace from Alaska, President Joe Biden said.

Ukraine's interior minister among 18 killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv

Ukraine's interior minister among 18 killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

At least 29 people were injured in the helicopter crash on Wednesday in Brovary on the outskirts of Kyiv.

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 watchable cop shows.

Letter to Mumbai Police threatens 'revenge' for Gaza attacks

Letter to Mumbai Police threatens 'revenge' for Gaza attacks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria has received a letter purportedly threatening a terror attack in the metropolis to "take revenge for Gaza" attacks, following which an alert has been sounded in Mumbai.

Indian Army ready to recruit women in combat roles: Gen Bipin Rawat

Indian Army ready to recruit women in combat roles: Gen Bipin Rawat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Currently women are allowed in a number of select areas including in medical, legal, educational, signals and engineering wings of the army.

View: Nasty turn of events in Sri Lanka

View: Nasty turn of events in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The fallout of the spat between two headstrong and powerful personalities like Mahinda Rajapakse and Sarath Fonseka does not augur well for this small and beautiful Island nation struggling to leave the ravages of war behind, writes Nitin Gokhale.

Bihar is ready for D-Day with 55 counting centres, CCTVs, security ring

Bihar is ready for D-Day with 55 counting centres, CCTVs, security ring

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Bihar Chief Electoral Officer H R Srinivasa said the Election Commission has established a three-tier security system for strong rooms (housing the electronic voting machines) and the counting centres. The inner core is being guarded by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), then there is the Bihar Military Police (BMP) and then the district police, he told reporters.

Manipur violence: Govt issues shoot at sight orders; 55 Army columns deployed

Manipur violence: Govt issues shoot at sight orders; 55 Army columns deployed

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Army and Assam Rifles were requisitioned in the night, and along with the state police, the forces arrested the violence by the morning, the spokesperson said.

A Last Kiss For A Fallen Soldier

A Last Kiss For A Fallen Soldier

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

When will the Madness of War end?

Gunmen seize Cambodia school

Gunmen seize Cambodia school

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

Foreign students were among the dozens of hostages taken by the attackers, who are demanding demanding $1,000, six AK-47 assault rifles, six shotguns, B-40 grenade launchers, hand grenades and a car.

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

'The bus was torn into by a torrent of bullets'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The team heard a loud crackle. Then the scream came from Dilshan at the front of the bus. 'Get down.' Jayawardene was hit first; his sock filled with blood. Outside, twelve gunmen blocked the exit. A revealing excerpt from Nicholas Brookes's An Island's Eleven: A History of Cricket in Sri Lanka.

Be vigilant at all time: Army Chief to soldiers

Be vigilant at all time: Army Chief to soldiers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

He noted that the primary responsibility of the Indian Army is to maintain operational readiness of the "highest order".

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Manipur: Political Will, Legal Process Need Of Hour

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

No process can offer a panacea for ethnic conflict, but there are times at which a legal process could work to defuse violence, asserts Supreme Court lawyer Devvrat.

Ranvir Sena kills five in Bihar

Ranvir Sena kills five in Bihar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2004

Two persons were critically injured in the attack, which took place because of an old enmity.

When cops face lie-detector test

When cops face lie-detector test

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

The disappearance of four AK-47 rifles and an Insas rifle was detected on Sunday, when the armoury was opened for a routine weekly cleaning of weapons of the BMP 6th battalion.

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.

All Set For Republic Day Parade!

All Set For Republic Day Parade!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Glimpses of the dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade.

Please come back, papa: Rajouri martyr's 10-year-old daughter

Please come back, papa: Rajouri martyr's 10-year-old daughter

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Chants of "Neelam Singh Amar Rahe" echoed through the village as Vandana saluted her husband one last time.

1 terrorist killed as Rajnath visits J-K's Rajouri

1 terrorist killed as Rajnath visits J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com6 May 2023

A terrorist was killed and another was most likely injured on Saturday in an ongoing operation in the densely forested area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, Army said.

Police, paramilitary forces seek pay parity

Police, paramilitary forces seek pay parity

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

After the three armed forces, it is now the turn of the central police organisations (CPOs) and paramilitary forces (CPMFs) to raise a pitch for 'parity' in pay scales with their military counterparts.

'New Pak army chief won't want trouble with India for now'

'New Pak army chief won't want trouble with India for now'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'The last thing he would want is new tensions with India.'

'Why is it that only Christian institutions are attacked in Manipur?'

'Why is it that only Christian institutions are attacked in Manipur?'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'Why is it that no other institutions are attacked? Why are only educational institutions run by Christians attacked?'

We have killed 5,300 Russian troops: Ukrainian envoy to India

We have killed 5,300 Russian troops: Ukrainian envoy to India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Polikha said, "We're suffering a lot of civilian casualties. According to official information of our ministry, already 16 children were killed from bombings, shellings and so on as a result of Russian peace-fighting operation."

We have killed 5,300 Russian troops: Ukrainian envoy to India

We have killed 5,300 Russian troops: Ukrainian envoy to India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Polikha said, "We're suffering a lot of civilian casualties. According to official information of our ministry, already 16 children were killed from bombings, shellings and so on as a result of Russian peace-fighting operation."

FIFA World Cup diary: Russian police stretched to limit

FIFA World Cup diary: Russian police stretched to limit

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Police staffing is so stretched in several Russian cities as officers are deployed to bolster security at soccer World Cup venues that one union leader says criminals could benefit.

Anarchy In Manipur: Modi Missing Big Picture

Anarchy In Manipur: Modi Missing Big Picture

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Unless the anarchy in Manipur is brought under control quickly, we are sowing the seeds of a flare up in the entire North East and the end of our dream of checking China in South East Asia, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Silver medallist Bindyarani worried about family in riots-hit Manipur

Silver medallist Bindyarani worried about family in riots-hit Manipur

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Bindyarani Devi wondered if the news of her silver medal-winning effort at the Asian Championships 2023 had reached her parents, in violence-hit Manipur.

Pak govt orders to form team to probe attack on Imran

Pak govt orders to form team to probe attack on Imran

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Pakistan's Interior Ministry has asked the Punjab provincial government to constitute a high-level joint investigation team (JIT) to bring facts to light in connection with an assassination attempt on former prime minister Imran Khan.

Rahul targets Modi on Manipur; frustrated dynast, says BJP

Rahul targets Modi on Manipur; frustrated dynast, says BJP

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Union minister Smriti Irani reacted furiously to the Congress leader's barb at the prime minister over the Rafale purchase and the tense situation in Manipur.

Speaker appoints Prime Minister Wickremesinghe as Lanka's acting president

Speaker appoints Prime Minister Wickremesinghe as Lanka's acting president

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed as the country's acting president after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives on a military jet on Wednesday in the face of a public revolt against his government for mishandling the economy that has bankrupted the country.

25 killed in suicide attack on police in Quetta

25 killed in suicide attack on police in Quetta

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Twenty-five people, including several top police officers, were killed when a suicide bomber targeted the funeral of a slain policeman in Quetta city of southwest Pakistan on Thursday.

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'The unfolding events indicate a dangerous internal security situation in Manipur and the region. It can have external ramifications also.'

Army chief reviews security preparedness along LAC in Himachal, U'khand

Army chief reviews security preparedness along LAC in Himachal, U'khand

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

This is Gen Pande's first visit to the sector after taking over as the chief of the Indian Army on April 30.

Pak ISI chief holds first ever media meet, says Army chief given 'lucrative offer'

Pak ISI chief holds first ever media meet, says Army chief given 'lucrative offer'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Pakistan's ISI chief Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum said on Thursday that Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was given a "lucrative offer" in March by the then government amidst the political turmoil, as the powerful top spy launched a veiled attack on ousted premier Imran Khan at an unprecedented press conference.