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21st century warfare is of ideas, tech and adaptability: Rajnath Singh

21st century warfare is of ideas, tech and adaptability: Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the armed forces' performance during Operation Sindoor, emphasizing the importance of technology and adaptability in modern warfare. He urged air force commanders to learn from the operation and stay prepared for future challenges.

CBI suffers setback as court frees Rubaiyya Sayeed kidnapping accused

CBI suffers setback as court frees Rubaiyya Sayeed kidnapping accused

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

A special court has released Shafat Ahmed Shangloo, arrested by the CBI in connection with the 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiyya Sayeed. The court denied the CBI's request for custody, noting his absence in the charge sheet.

China claims it mediated India-Pakistan tensions in May

China claims it mediated India-Pakistan tensions in May

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China mediated tensions between India and Pakistan, a claim disputed by India which maintains that the matter was resolved bilaterally.

2 Indians killed, one abducted in terror attack in Niger

2 Indians killed, one abducted in terror attack in Niger

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

In a heinous terror attack, two Indians were killed while one was abducted in the Dosso region of Niger, as noted by the Indian Embassy in Niger.

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi brought to India, NIA gets 11-day remand

Gangster Anmol Bishnoi brought to India, NIA gets 11-day remand

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, after his deportation from the US. He is wanted in connection with several high-profile crimes.

'Sport must go on, but terrorism...': Ganguly on India vs Pakistan

'Sport must go on, but terrorism...': Ganguly on India vs Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the upcoming India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025, stressing that while sports must continue, terrorism must be firmly dealt with.

Red Fort blast: Umar Nabi drove the car, confirms DNA test

Red Fort blast: Umar Nabi drove the car, confirms DNA test

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

DNA testing confirms that Dr. Umar Nabi was driving the car that exploded near the Red Fort in Delhi. He was a member of a terror module with links to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind.

26/11 victims' families did not get full justice, says Nikam

26/11 victims' families did not get full justice, says Nikam

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Lawyer Ujjwal Nikam says that while justice has been delivered to some victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, their conspirators are still hiding in Pakistan. He criticizes Pakistan's handling of the trials of those arrested and calls for action against masterminds like Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

Family says i20 driver was introvert, had few friends

Family says i20 driver was introvert, had few friends

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The family of a man suspected of involvement in the Delhi blast near Red Fort metro station has expressed disbelief, stating that he was an introvert focused on his studies and work.

Gujarat ATS busts Al-Qaeda terror module, 4 held in raids

Gujarat ATS busts Al-Qaeda terror module, 4 held in raids

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has busted a terror module and arrested four individuals for allegedly promoting the ideology of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). The arrests were made in a multi-state operation, with the accused involved in sharing radical content on social media to incite violence and establish 'sharia' law in India.

Delhi blast: Why did terrorists use draft emails for communication?

Delhi blast: Why did terrorists use draft emails for communication?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Members of the terror module under scanner for the deadly blast near the Red Fort, relied on an unusual yet effective method of communication to avoid detection -- through unsent emails kept as drafts.

Tarique Rahman ends 17-yr exile, lands in Dhaka amid rousing welcome

Tarique Rahman ends 17-yr exile, lands in Dhaka amid rousing welcome

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman has returned to Dhaka after 17 years in self-exile in the UK, amid political instability following the killing of a youth leader. His return is significant as BNP emerges as a forerunner in the changed political landscape.

US designates Baloch Liberation Army, its faction as terror groups

US designates Baloch Liberation Army, its faction as terror groups

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The action, it said, "demonstrates the Trump administration's commitment to countering terrorism".

CIK raids multiple locations in Kashmir over SIM card misuse

CIK raids multiple locations in Kashmir over SIM card misuse

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) conducted searches at various places in six districts of the valley in connection with misuse of SIM cards by terror operatives.

4 nabbed in grenade attack on Punjab police station; Pak link suspected

4 nabbed in grenade attack on Punjab police station; Pak link suspected

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Punjab Police have arrested four individuals in connection with the grenade attack at a police station in Gurdaspur. Investigations reveal a possible link to Pakistan-based ISI-sponsored gangsters.

At UNSC, India calls for 'pragmatic engagement' with Taliban

At UNSC, India calls for 'pragmatic engagement' with Taliban

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

India told the UN Security Council that it calls for a pragmatic engagement with the Taliban, underlining that a focus on only punitive measures will ensure a 'business as usual' approach.

No Handshake Again as India, Pakistan U-19s Face Off

No Handshake Again as India, Pakistan U-19s Face Off

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

India had entered the tournament on a high, demolishing the UAE by 234 runs in their opening match, powered by a Suryavanshi century.

Hrithik on Dhurandhar: 'May Disagree With The Politics'

Hrithik on Dhurandhar: 'May Disagree With The Politics'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'A huge big round of applause for everyone especially the makeup and prosthetics dept!'

Delhi rocked by blast after 14 years

Delhi rocked by blast after 14 years

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A powerful explosion near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi killed at least eight people and injured 24 others, reviving memories of past terror attacks in the city.

'Why Would A Doctor Become A Suicide Bomber?'

'Why Would A Doctor Become A Suicide Bomber?'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'Why would a highly qualified doctor with a promising future choose to wage war against his own country?'

Munir describes terror in J-K as 'legitimate struggle'

Munir describes terror in J-K as 'legitimate struggle'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has described terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir as a 'legitimate struggle', saying his country would always stand by the people of Kashmir in their struggle.

Delhi blast accused Dr Shaheen divorced Maha man in 2015

Delhi blast accused Dr Shaheen divorced Maha man in 2015

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

A woman doctor from Lucknow, arrested in connection with an inter-state terror module, was previously married to a man from Maharashtra, police said.

J-K police cracks down on Jamaat-e-Islami, raids 500 spots in Kashmir

J-K police cracks down on Jamaat-e-Islami, raids 500 spots in Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Police intensified the crackdown on the terror ecosystem in Kashmir, carrying out raids at more than 300 locations linked to persons affiliated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in the valley.

The Blasphemous Idea Dhurandhar Promotes

The Blasphemous Idea Dhurandhar Promotes

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Dhurandhar's most dangerous idea is that Director Aditya Dhar envisions an Indian state run by a deep state -- an intelligence machinery not accountable to Parliament, courts, or voters. A future political system where unelected officials decide when Indian democracy is 'fit' to function, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

UP medical college drops Dr Shaheen's name; IMA to revoke membership

UP medical college drops Dr Shaheen's name; IMA to revoke membership

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College in Kanpur removes Dr. Shaheen Sayeed's name from its pharmacology department board after her name surfaced during the Delhi blast investigation. The Indian Medical Association's Uttar Pradesh chapter has also begun the process to revoke her membership.

9 dead after Faridabad explosives go off at J-K police station

9 dead after Faridabad explosives go off at J-K police station

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The material, part of the 360 kilograms of explosives recovered from the rented residence of arrested doctor Muzammil Ganaie, was being sampled as part of the ongoing investigation, the officials said.

NIA arrests owner of car involved in Red Fort blast

NIA arrests owner of car involved in Red Fort blast

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

In a major breakthrough in the Red Fort area car bomb blast case, the National Investigation Agency has arrested a Kashmir resident who had allegedly conspired with 'suicide bomber' Dr Umar Un Nabi to carry out the terror attack, which claimed 13 lives.

26/11: 'India Must Never Forget'

26/11: 'India Must Never Forget'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'They came to our bedrooms, woke people who were sleeping, and shot them. For what? For what?'

Kanpur medical student from J-K held in Delhi blast case

Kanpur medical student from J-K held in Delhi blast case

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has detained a medical student from Kanpur in connection with the ongoing investigation into the recent Delhi blast. The doctor, identified as Dr Mohammad Arif, was taken into custody and his belongings seized for forensic examination.

Delhi blast: UP ATS seeks details of Madrasa students, staff

Delhi blast: UP ATS seeks details of Madrasa students, staff

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad, in the aftermath of the recent Red Fort blast in Delhi, has stepped up its monitoring efforts and sought comprehensive details of madrasas, their students, and teaching staff across the eight districts under Prayagraj zone, officials said on Wednesday.

Woman with AK-47 among 3 docs arrested with 2900 kg of explosives

Woman with AK-47 among 3 docs arrested with 2900 kg of explosives

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has unearthed an interstate and transnational terror module of Jaish-e-Mohamamd and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind outfits by arresting seven persons, including two doctors, and recovering arms and ammunition, officials said in Srinagar on Monday.

Security beefed up for Sri Lanka team in Pakistan

Security beefed up for Sri Lanka team in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Naqvi assured Siriwiratnay that the visiting team players and officials were state guests in Pakistan.

J-K police raid bookshops after ban on 25 titles for glorifying terrorism

J-K police raid bookshops after ban on 25 titles for glorifying terrorism

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Police conduct raids at bookshops in Kashmir to seize banned books promoting false narratives and glorifying terrorism, following a government order. The ban and subsequent raids have drawn criticism from authors and political leaders.

Ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, detonators used in Red Fort blast

Ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, detonators used in Red Fort blast

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

According to sources, a man named Tariq from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, who has been arrested, is said to have given the Hyundai i20 car to Umar Mohammad.

Delhi blast: 'Accused planned multiple explosions across cities'

Delhi blast: 'Accused planned multiple explosions across cities'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Intelligence agencies on Thursday revealed a larger terror conspiracy linked to the deadly more vehicles with explosives to carry out coordinated attacks across multiple locations.

Delhi on alert for Putin's visit, stay location under wraps

Delhi on alert for Putin's visit, stay location under wraps

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The national capital is on high alert on Thursday, as a multi-layered security grid has been enforced for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is landing in Delhi in the evening for his two-day visit to India.

'So Many Doctors Converging In A Single Conspiracy Is Unusual'

'So Many Doctors Converging In A Single Conspiracy Is Unusual'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'India has experienced any number of doctors, engineers, and individuals from professional backgrounds being implicated in terrorism. This is not a novel development.' 'These are mobilisations of opportunity. One does not exclusively associate with one's own kind. A comprehensive conspiracy requires diverse skill sets.' 'One needs individuals with local community contacts, those possessing physical capabilities, technical expertise -- an entire spectrum of capacities.'

National Guard soldier dies, another fighting for life: Trump

National Guard soldier dies, another fighting for life: Trump

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The deceased National Guard soldier has been identified as US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, who hailed from West Virginia.

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The real story of 2025 is that India officially stopped being a 'market of the future' and started acting as the world's primary economic engine.'

The Delhi Blast: What We Know So Far

The Delhi Blast: What We Know So Far

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Ten days after the devastating car explosion near the Red Fort, in which 13 people lost their lives and several others were injured, investigators say the incident is part of a broader terror conspiracy involving a professional network of radicalised individuals based in Faridabad, Saharanpur and Kashmir.