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Officials draw parallels between Poonch ambush and 2001 police vehicle attack

Officials draw parallels between Poonch ambush and 2001 police vehicle attack

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The recent ambush of an Army truck in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch bears a "striking resemblance" to a terrorist attack on a police vehicle in neighbouring Rajouri district 22 years ago, security officials have said, expressing serious concerns.

Major strike foiled as 2 more terrorists killed in Jammu encounter

Major strike foiled as 2 more terrorists killed in Jammu encounter

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Security forces on Tuesday morning gunned down two terrorists holed up in a forest area near a village in the Akhnoor sector in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the number of militants killed in the 27-hour-long gunfight near the Line of Control (LoC) to three, officials said.

History-sheeter from Tarn Taran detained for questioning in Mohali attack

History-sheeter from Tarn Taran detained for questioning in Mohali attack

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Punjab police is learnt to have detained a man from Tarn Taran district in connection with the explosion at the intelligence wing headquarters in Mohali, sources said on Wednesday.

Once 'beaten' twice shy: Ronaldo's Portugal meet plucky Slovenia

Once 'beaten' twice shy: Ronaldo's Portugal meet plucky Slovenia

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The approach Slovenia are expected to take on Monday -- a disciplined, deep back five who offer little space, and explosive counter-attacks from long balls -- to put pressure on Portugal.

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Squadron Leader Kanwal Deep Mehra's daredevilry during the 1971 War brought down a Pakistani F-86 Sabre. But he had to bail out of his plane, was badly injured. Then a fierce band of armed guerillas evacuated him to safety at great risk to their lives.

4 days after Poonch terror attack, over 40 detained for questioning

4 days after Poonch terror attack, over 40 detained for questioning

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

More than 40 persons have been detained for questioning as part of a massive operation currently underway to track down the terrorists involved in the Poonch terror attack, officials said on Monday.

50-60 terrorists waiting to sneak into Jammu: Army official

50-60 terrorists waiting to sneak into Jammu: Army official

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The anti-terror operation was part of Indian security forces' counter-offensive Operation Asan, launched after terrorists attacked an Army convoy in the Battal area on October 28.

Main shooter behind grenade attack on Punjab police hq arrested from UP

Main shooter behind grenade attack on Punjab police hq arrested from UP

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A terror operative who was the main shooter in the grenade attack on the Punjab police intelligence headquarters in Mohali last year has been arrested from Uttar Pradesh, an official of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said on Wednesday.

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

PIX: Head, Smith centuries put Australia in control

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Travis Head scored his second successive hundred while veteran Steve Smith wore the opposition down with a statement century to put Australia in control

Will support Poland in missile attack probe: Biden after emergency meet

Will support Poland in missile attack probe: Biden after emergency meet

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Biden made the remarks after an 'emergency meeting' convened by Biden of North-Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and G7 leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia.

Asian TT Championships: India women win historic bronze; men in semis

Asian TT Championships: India women win historic bronze; men in semis

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Indian men's table tennis team assured itself of its third consecutive bronze medal at Asian Championships.

Coimbatore car blast a bid to unleash terror attack on Deepavali eve: Governor

Coimbatore car blast a bid to unleash terror attack on Deepavali eve: Governor

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The explosives found later and IED-making chemicals and what goes into them were enough to suggest that they had planned a series of attacks, Ravi said.

5 Taliban terrorists among 9 killed in attack on Karachi police chief's office

5 Taliban terrorists among 9 killed in attack on Karachi police chief's office

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

A spokesperson of the Karachi Police confirmed in a statement that the Karachi police chief's head office had come under attack.

The World's First Suicide Bomber

The World's First Suicide Bomber

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation. Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly towards the Sri Lankan military camp. A few moments later all of Jaffna heard a thunderous explosion that brought the complex crashing down in clouds of dust. Miller had given birth to a deadly tactic that Prabhakaran would employ time and again with devastating consequences to Sri Lanka -- and India. A fascinating excerpt from M R Narayan Swamy's must read new book, The Rout Of Prabhakaran.

Launcher used in Mohali attack found; several detained, Rinda's hand suspected

Launcher used in Mohali attack found; several detained, Rinda's hand suspected

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A day after a rocket-propelled grenade attack on the Mohali-based intelligence wing headquarters of the Punjab police, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said "some arrests" have been made and the strictest punishment will be meted out to those trying to spoil the state's atmosphere.

Putin announces 'military operation' in Ukraine; explosions heard in Kyiv

Putin announces 'military operation' in Ukraine; explosions heard in Kyiv

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Putin warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to 'consequences'.

India Break Record After Record In Kanpur

India Break Record After Record In Kanpur

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 in Tests...

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Any of these match ups could influence the outcome of the Perth Test.

Why security forces fail to foil Naxal's IED attacks

Why security forces fail to foil Naxal's IED attacks

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Many IEDs explode even when the troops are on foot and their trigger mechanism gets activated just due to the pressure of the feet. These incidents have injured more than 100 personnel over the last two years, the officer said.

Afghan Sikh among 2 dead in blasts at Kabul Gurdwara, 3 attackers killed

Afghan Sikh among 2 dead in blasts at Kabul Gurdwara, 3 attackers killed

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Several blasts tore through a gurdwara in Kabul on Saturday, killing two persons, including a Sikh, and injuring seven others, while Afghan security personnel thwarted a bigger tragedy by stopping an explosive-laden vehicle from reaching the place of worship of the minority community in the war-torn country.

Poonch attack: Drones, sniffer dogs used for in hunt for terrorist

Poonch attack: Drones, sniffer dogs used for in hunt for terrorist

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Fourteen people were detained for questioning, officials said, adding that some of them have been let off.

When Terrorists Struck Iran...

When Terrorists Struck Iran...

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The worst terror attack in Iran this century occurred when Iranians marked the fourth anniversary of Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander General Qassem Soleimani's death. Soleimani was killed by a US drone on January 3, 2020.

NIA to probe Rajouri attacks; Shah assures Jammu of foolproof security

NIA to probe Rajouri attacks; Shah assures Jammu of foolproof security

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

He assured the people that the terrorists involved in the attack would be identified and brought before the court within the shortest possible time.

Top Hamas commanders linked to Oct 7 attack killed

Top Hamas commanders linked to Oct 7 attack killed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Lt Col Hecht spoke as the Israel Air Force killed Merad Abu Merad, Hamas' head of aerial activity, in Gaza City, who it said was responsible for directing terrorists during the October 7 massacre of Israelis in the western Negev.

Tension grips Kerala after 'bomb attack' at CPI-M headquarters

Tension grips Kerala after 'bomb attack' at CPI-M headquarters

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Tension gripped Kerala as an unidentified person allegedly hurled an explosive substance at the state headquarters of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist on Thursday night.

LaLiga boss apologises to Vinicius for online attack

LaLiga boss apologises to Vinicius for online attack

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Tebas said he shared the 22-year-old's frustration over the lack of action to eradicate racism in Spain, and took aim at soccer organisers and Spanish authorities, saying neither were doing enough to clamp down on racism.

US airstrike hits plotter of another Kabul airport attack

US airstrike hits plotter of another Kabul airport attack

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

An explosion was reported in the capital city of Afghanistan. Sputnik reported citing local sources that the blast was the result of a rocket landing on a residential building near the Kabul airport and that it had killed a child,

Ukraine Attacks Russians in Crimea

Ukraine Attacks Russians in Crimea

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The latest glimpses from the Ukrainian battle zone.

NIA charges gangster Goldy Brar among 12 for Karni Sena chief murder

NIA charges gangster Goldy Brar among 12 for Karni Sena chief murder

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

According to the statement, NIA investigations have revealed the involvement of the notorious terrorist-gangster syndicate behind the killing of Gogamedi, who was shot dead in the living room of his house in Shyam Nagar colony in Jaipur in December 2023.

Naxal attack: Wreaths laid amid loud cries and chants

Naxal attack: Wreaths laid amid loud cries and chants

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Women, children and other family members of the deceased were seen crying while women security personnel were trying to console them.

Rajouri terror attack: One more succumbs to injuries, toll rises to 7

Rajouri terror attack: One more succumbs to injuries, toll rises to 7

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

The deceased identified as Prince undergoing treatment died at Government Medical College and Hospital Jammu.

IS claims responsibility for deadly terror attack on Kabul gurdwara

IS claims responsibility for deadly terror attack on Kabul gurdwara

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

It was the latest targeted assault on a place of worship of the Sikh community in Afghanistan.

Key bridge linking Crimea to Russia hit by huge explosion

Key bridge linking Crimea to Russia hit by huge explosion

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The 19-kilometre (11.8 miles) bridge, which runs across the Kerch Strait and connects Crimea with mainland Russia, consists of a railway and vehicle sections.

Identity of 2 Indians killed in UAE drone attack established

Identity of 2 Indians killed in UAE drone attack established

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The identities of the two Indian nationals killed in Monday's suspected Houthi drone attacks near the Abu Dhabi airport that sparked multiple explosions in the United Arab Emirates capital have been established, the Indian embassy said on Tuesday.

Kathua mountain road bears telltale signs of ambush

Kathua mountain road bears telltale signs of ambush

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

On Monday, five Army personnel were killed and five injured when heavily armed terrorists hurled a grenade and opened indiscriminate fire on two army vehicles around 3.30 pm on the Machedi-Kindli-Malhar mountainous road near Badnota village, about 150 km from the district headquarters Kathua.

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.

Pak mosque suicide attack toll rises to 100; probe looks into security lapses

Pak mosque suicide attack toll rises to 100; probe looks into security lapses

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Asim said 53 injured were currently being treated while seven had been admitted to the intensive care unit.

UK scrambles fighter jet to escort AI plane as more flights get bomb threats

UK scrambles fighter jet to escort AI plane as more flights get bomb threats

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The agencies have also found some common lines and words used in these fake threats like "bombs", "blood will spread everywhere", "explosive devices", "this is not a joke" and "you will all die" and "bomb rakhwa dia hai" (Hindi for bomb has been placed) among others.

Was Mohali a terror attack? Will let you know, says Punjab DGP

Was Mohali a terror attack? Will let you know, says Punjab DGP

Rediff.com10 May 2022

A day after the rocket-propelled grenade attack on its Mohali-based intelligence wing headquarters, the Punjab police on Tuesday said it has leads and will solve the case soon.

Three words defining KKR's IPL 2024 triumph...

Three words defining KKR's IPL 2024 triumph...

Rediff.com27 May 2024

KKR's IPL Triumph: A Season of Nostalgia, Domination, and Records