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Pathankot probe: Pakistan's JIT team holds meetings with NIA officers

Pathankot probe: Pakistan's JIT team holds meetings with NIA officers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The five-member team will be given a detailed presentation before they visit the attack site on Tuesday.

Pak, India can resolve Kashmir issue through dialogue: Imran

Pak, India can resolve Kashmir issue through dialogue: Imran

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

India has said that the onus is on Pakistan to create an environment free of terror and hostility.

Pak arrests some Pathankot suspects; Sharif orders joint investigation team

Pak arrests some Pathankot suspects; Sharif orders joint investigation team

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has ordered formation of a high-profile joint investigation team to investigate the links of the Pathankot air base attackers with Pakistan, a media report said on Monday.

Time for Modi, Imran to talk

Time for Modi, Imran to talk

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Modi's hardline policy towards Pakistan and J&K has created numerous leverages and bargaining positions that New Delhi can bring to the bargaining table and translate into concessions, argues Ajai Shukla.

Ready for talks with India on all issues including terrorism: Imran

Ready for talks with India on all issues including terrorism: Imran

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The report quoted Khan as saying that he 'tried to call Modi last night' (Wednesday).

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'You have been surrounded from all directions, if you want the safety of your troops and your personal safety, we will give you eight hours to make up your mind to surrender.'

Pak did not do a favour by returning Abhinandan, says Sitharaman

Pak did not do a favour by returning Abhinandan, says Sitharaman

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

'Some within India are terming Imran a statesman for sending back our pilot'

Are YOU Ready For Fawad Khan Again?

Are YOU Ready For Fawad Khan Again?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'People want to know the life led by those living in Pakistan.'

What changed for India after Balakot airstrike?

What changed for India after Balakot airstrike?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

A realistic assessment will tell us that not much has changed between India and Pakistan; the relationship remains as fraught as before with little prospect of reconciliation, notes Ajai Shukla.

'I operated upon 300 soldiers, and lost one'

'I operated upon 300 soldiers, and lost one'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'Unless you capture territory and plant your flag, the war is never won.'

India's light combat helicopter ready for high-altitude operations

India's light combat helicopter ready for high-altitude operations

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The Light Combat Helicopter is heavily armoured to protect its two pilots from enemy fire, and has a 'stealthy' fuselage that is hard to detect with radar. Ajai Shukla reports

Mirage 2000: The plane that destroyed Pakistan terror camps

Mirage 2000: The plane that destroyed Pakistan terror camps

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

In the early hours of Tuesday, 12 Indian Air Force Mirage-2000 fighter jets entered Pakistani airspace and dropped 1,000-kg laser-guided bombs on Jaish-e-Mohammed terror launch pads across the Line of Control.

We stay far away from politics, follow govt directives: Gen Rawat

We stay far away from politics, follow govt directives: Gen Rawat

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

In his first media interaction after assuming the position of the CDS, Rawat also said that his focus as the CDS will be to integrate the efforts of the three services and to work as a team.

Nearly 2.5 kg of RDX used in bombs in IAF station attack

Nearly 2.5 kg of RDX used in bombs in IAF station attack

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The use of RDX in the explosion was confirmed by experts after samples from the scene were sent for examination. While one of the bombs was laced with 1.5 kg of RDX, the other contained nearly 1 kg of RDX, the officials said.

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The attack did not result in any human losses, it said, adding that the remnants of the intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles fell in separate areas around Abu Dhabi.

'Pakistan can't sustain even 3-4 days of war'

'Pakistan can't sustain even 3-4 days of war'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'There is hope that in the next 48 to 72 hours there will be some kind of movement forward to de-escalate and not heighten the tension.'

Can Pakistan afford to antagonise the Gulf kingdom?

Can Pakistan afford to antagonise the Gulf kingdom?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

How long can Pakistan remain neutral in the Saudi Arabia-led Yemen conflict?

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Meanwhile, India has cancelled all visas issued to foreign nationals coming from China as it stepped up efforts to combat the spread of novel coronavirus after 150 passengers were identified with symptoms of the deadly virus and sent to isolation units.

Living in nuclear la-la land

Living in nuclear la-la land

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Indian policymakers must incorporate in their nuclear doctrine a realistic response to tactical nuclear warheads, says Ajai Shukla.

Sena mouthpiece pokes fun at Maha CM, Speaker, Governor saying...

Sena mouthpiece pokes fun at Maha CM, Speaker, Governor saying...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The Shiv Sena on Monday said it was not surprising to see the Bharatiya Janata Party winning the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker's election as the Sena was broken and 'someone from the party' was pitted against it.

Imran telephones Modi; both talk about peace in region

Imran telephones Modi; both talk about peace in region

Rediff.com26 May 2019

"The Prime Minister thanked the Prime Minister of Pakistan for his telephone call and greetings," MEA said.

Top al Qaeda leader Qari Yasin killed in US airstrike

Top al Qaeda leader Qari Yasin killed in US airstrike

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Yasin was also responsible for the 2009 attack on a bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

Hafiz Saeed praises Pathankot terror attack, warns of escalation:

Hafiz Saeed praises Pathankot terror attack, warns of escalation:

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

In another round of provocative remarks, Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief and Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed has warned India of more terror attacks.

Kargil@21: RM pays tribute at War Memorial; Prez hails martyrs

Kargil@21: RM pays tribute at War Memorial; Prez hails martyrs

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

"I congratulate all Indian citizens on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The sacrifices made by soldiers, which helped us win the Kargil war, will always be a source of inspiration for the armed forces," Rajnath Singh told reporters after paying the tributes.

Ahead of foreign secretary-level talks, Sushma Swaraj meets Rajnath

Ahead of foreign secretary-level talks, Sushma Swaraj meets Rajnath

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

According to official sources, the 20-minute one-on-one meeting was held on a request of Swaraj. However, offices of both Singh and Swaraj did not comment on the issues discussed between the two.

JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar, brother, Pathankot attack handlers: MEA

JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar, brother, Pathankot attack handlers: MEA

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar and his brother Abdul Rauf Asghar, mastermind of IC-814 hijack case, are among four persons identified by Indian intelligence agencies as 'handlers' behind the recent Pathankot attack.

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The idea of weaponization got a fillip from an unexpected quarter. In the last week of October 1985, Rajiv met US President Ronald Reagan. Reagan told Rajiv, 'Pakistan has already made a bomb.' When Rajiv started talking about disarmament, the US president cut him short, 'Don't talk theory, think of your own protection.'

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was awarded the Mahavir Chakra, the second highest medal for gallantry for leading a small company of men against a massive Pakistani attack.

'Terrorists are targeting security establishments'

'Terrorists are targeting security establishments'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

'My fear is that if Gurdaspur happened, and now Pathankot happened, then what if they go more inside Punjab... what if Jalandhar were to happen... then what happens...'

Amit Shah spends night at CRPF camp in Pulwama

Amit Shah spends night at CRPF camp in Pulwama

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

"I want to spend one night with you people and understand your problems," Shah said addressing the security personnel at the CRPF campus, adding it was his 'most important' engagement during his visit to the Union territory.

China is the real threat

China is the real threat

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'China, much more than Pakistan, is a credible potential adversary with the ability to hurt our interests.' 'It must figure higher in our national security concerns,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Pakistan-Russia to hold first ever joint military drills

Pakistan-Russia to hold first ever joint military drills

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Around 200 military personnel from the two sides would take part in the joint military exercises.

'Not a terrorist attack, but an attack on India's sovereignty'

'Not a terrorist attack, but an attack on India's sovereignty'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

'If you destroy the assets in Pathankot, you degrade the combat potential of India; you degrade the war potential of India.'

How can we take on the Chinese with our defence budget?

How can we take on the Chinese with our defence budget?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Among the handful of countries with large defence budgets and armed forces, India is matched only by Saudi Arabia in the level of its import dependence. For revenge to be served cold, go beyond import bans and correct these long-term failures -- if we're up to it, notes T N Ninan.

Pathankot locals scramble to catch a glimpse of 'ISI ka Banda'

Pathankot locals scramble to catch a glimpse of 'ISI ka Banda'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

As Inter-Services Intelligence, the notorious Pakistan spy agency infamous for its clandestine support to most of the major terror attacks in India, made its maiden overt presence on Indian soil, curious citizens tried to catch a glimpse of "ISI ka Banda" (the ISI man).

Pak JIT to arrive tomorrow, will get limited access to Pathankot airbase

Pak JIT to arrive tomorrow, will get limited access to Pathankot airbase

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

India plans to provide the probe team from Pakistan access to all witnesses in the Pathankot terror attack case but not security personnel from the National Security Guard or the Border Security Force.

Why is Pakistan rattled?

Why is Pakistan rattled?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

'Fearful of losing strategic advantage, the only option for Pakistan is to rattle its nuclear sabre!' 'Pakistan thereby hopes to play on the worldwide fear of an outbreak of nuclear war in South Asia,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

5 security personnel killed in Kupwara encounter

5 security personnel killed in Kupwara encounter

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Nine security force personnel were injured in the firing by the terrorists, they said adding five of them succumbed to injuries.

NIA releases photos of Pathankot attackers

NIA releases photos of Pathankot attackers

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The move comes barely a few days before the Special Investigation Team of Pakistan visits here to ascertain the facts of the case and investigation carried out by the NIA.