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British army parachutes on remote Atlantic island to help hantavirus patient

Members of the RAF drop medical kit to the Atlantic Island of Tristan Da Cunha to provide assistance to a British National who contracted hantavirus aboard an Atlantic expedition cruise ship, MV Hondius.
Published on May 10, 2026 08:17 pm IST

Huge fire, ‘multiple explosions’ heard near former Royal Air Force airfield

Smoke was seen and explosions heard at the scene of the blaze at Bicester
Published on May 16, 2025 07:20 am IST

CRPF to reach out to 12 crore people in next 100 days on Covid-19 safety protocols

The CRPF has already provided help to over 50,000 people affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic in the last six months.
Updated on Oct 07, 2020 08:08 pm IST

Rajasthan violence leaves 1 dead, five injured; state seeks RAF from Centre

Police said Tarun Ahari succumbed to his injuries and his body was shifted to Kherwara mortuary.
Published on Sept 27, 2020 10:22 am IST

Tension grips Delhi’s Kanjhawala after 23-yr-old man lynched, 1 injured

Rapid Action Force personnel screen commuters for identity cards at the entrance to Sawada village.
Updated on Sept 24, 2020 11:26 pm IST

No Time To Die: Filming of James Bond film causes terror scare at RAF base

No Time To Die: The Daniel Craig starrer is expected to hit the screens in spring 2020.
Updated on Oct 11, 2019 12:57 pm IST

Article 370 move a true tribute to jawans, will bring peace in Jammu and Kashmir: Amit Shah

Congratulating PM Modi for the “bold step”, Shah said he would like to “ensure” the people of Kashmir that the state will now tread the path of development and peace.
Updated on Sept 30, 2019 05:21 pm IST

Uneasy calm on AMU campus day after 4 student leaders arrested for allegedly creating unrest

Uneasy calm prevailed on the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus on Friday a day after four student leaders were arrested for allegedly creating unrest on the campus.
Updated on Aug 02, 2019 08:16 pm IST

2 killed in clashes in Bengal’s Bhatpara, BJP blames Trinamool

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee convened an urgent meeting to discuss the situation in Bhatpara.
Updated on Jun 20, 2019 04:11 pm IST

Aligarh remains on edge over 3-year-old’s murder

The security was beefed in the town after a message about “Tappal chalo [move to Tappal]” for a “mahapanchayat [big gathering]” to seek justice for the girl went viral on social media on Sunday.
Updated on Jun 09, 2019 11:57 pm IST

Allahabad University hostels raided, crude bombs and raw material recovered

Police breaking locks of rooms at a hostel of the Allahabad University.
Published on Apr 18, 2019 10:21 am IST

In Delhi for VHP event, anti-riot force made to stay at shelter home

The RAF personnel were put up at a Sarai Kale Khan shelter where homeless people from neighbouring night shelter homes were sharing their amenities with them.
Updated on Dec 09, 2018 08:29 am IST

PM Modi’s constituency Varanasi among new RAF bases

A marching contingent of RAF salutes the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at the 26th anniversary of Rapid Action Force in Bijnore area of Lucknow, Sunday, October 7, 2018.
Published on Oct 08, 2018 12:09 am IST

Naxalism could be eliminated within three years: Rajnath Singh

Union home minister Rajnath Singh at a function on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of Rapid Action Force in Bijnore area of Lucknow on Sunday.
Updated on Oct 08, 2018 12:00 am IST

Residents wary of RAF movement in communally sensitive Haldwani

Talking to HT, RAF battalion commander Shailendra Kumar said that a team of 60 RAF personnel will conduct a flag march in all police station areas of Haldwani with focus on communally sensitive areas.
Updated on Jun 29, 2018 10:44 pm IST

Bengal Ram Navami violence: Babul Supriyo prevented from entering Asansol, FIR filed

Union minister Babul Supriyo being stopped by police from entering Asansol in West Burdwan district of West Bengal on Thursday.
Updated on Mar 30, 2018 08:25 am IST