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FAQs on the Armed Forces Special Powers Act

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, or AFSPA, as it is commonly known, has been a subject of intense discussion and debate. AFSPA has been in force in the North-East and Jammu and......

MUST READ: The shocking truth about India's armed forces

In recent weeks, the civil-military cold war in India has thrown into the public domain alarming facts -- from corruption to lack of preparedness. In a three-part series, defense expert and Jane's......

How jihadis are infiltrating Pak armed forces

The recent attacks against military installations in Pakistan, including the recent attack on the Mehran naval base, point to the role of some insiders. However, renowned Pakistani commentator Amir......

Ukraine forces capture 2 North Korean soldiers: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday stated that the Ukrainian security forces have captured two North Korean military personnel in the Kursk region amid the ongoing conflict between......

Be ready to deal with new, emerging threats: Modi to armed forces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reviewed India's security challenges and operational readiness of the armed forces to deal with them at a key conclave of top commanders from the army, navy......

Special trains for Armed Forces, women

As a mark of respect to the contribution of the Armed forces personnel in defending the borders of our country the Indian Railways will run special trains titled 'Janmabhoomi' between Ahmadabad and......

Kingfisher offers special fares for armed forces

The Vijay Mallya-promoted Kingfisher Airlines has announced special fares for all personnel currently serving in the country's Armed Forces under the central government and state governments. The......

IIM-A to train armed forces officials

The Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad on Thursday introduced a course specially designed for officers of the armed forces who are on the verge of retiring and keen to take up managerial......

SBI focuses on JanDhan, trusts, societies to mobilise incremental deposits

In order to boost its deposit base, State Bank of India (SBI) is focusing on various segments, including JanDhan account holders, trusts, societies, and the segment below the affluent class but......

Movie Train Daredevilry To Remember!

From Kishore Kumar posing as a Half Ticket running riot to Raj and Simran's super filmi reunion in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, train journeys in Hindi movies have formed the backdrop for both......

PHOTOS: Team India's special tribute to armed forces

'We are all donating our match fees of this game to the National Defence Fund.' IMAGE: India captain Virat Kohli leads his team out during the third ODI in Ranchi. Photograph: Robert......

PHOTOS: Tendulkar holds special screening of his film for armed forces

IMAGE: Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa presents a memento to Sachin Tendulkar. Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar conducted a special screening of the much-awaited film on his life, 'Sachin: A Billion......

'Local Boy' Punishes India In Bengaluru

IMAGE: New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra raises his bat after scoring a hundred. Photograph: BCCI Rachin Ravindra, the rising star of New Zealand cricket, once again showcased his exceptional talent,......

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a special 4-part series. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus India Part......

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