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Pak Gen invites India to join China-Pak economic corridor

Pak Gen invites India to join China-Pak economic corridor

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

"India should share the fruits of future development by shelving the anti-Pakistan activities and subversion," Lieutenant General Aamir Riaz said.

Boxer Amir Khan visits Pakistan school massacre site

Boxer Amir Khan visits Pakistan school massacre site

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The UK-based Pakistani boxer Amir Khan visited the army-run school in Peshawar where 150 people, mostly children, were massacred by the Taliban and expressed sympathies with the families of the victims.

Why is Imran delaying ISI chief's appointment?

Why is Imran delaying ISI chief's appointment?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

If Imran Khan delays his assent to General Bajwa's recommendations any further, it could imply he is taking stock of possible serious dissent within Pakistan's top army echelons, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

After 36 hours Anantnag encounter ends, 3 terrorists killed

After 36 hours Anantnag encounter ends, 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The bodies of the three militants were recovered from the debris of the house at Arwani in Bijbehara area on Friday morning after security forces blew up the building using explosives, a police official said.

Bajwa's choice is new ISI chief

Bajwa's choice is new ISI chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

General Bajwa remains in command as army chief and Prime Minister Imran Khan did not play any role in the reshuffle, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

CoI ordered into terror attack on army camp in Samba

CoI ordered into terror attack on army camp in Samba

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

The army on Sunday ordered a Court of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on 16 Cavalry camp in Samba on September 26 in which its four personnel, including a Lt Col, were killed and two others, one of them a Colonel, injured.

150-200 militants ready to cross LoC: Indian Army

150-200 militants ready to cross LoC: Indian Army

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Stating that militants attempt to enter into Jammu and Kashmir before the onset of winter, General Officer Commanding (GoC) of 16 Corps Lt Gen K H Singh on Saturday claimed that there are "150 to 200 militants" staged in various camps on the other side of the border in a bid to infiltrate into this side.

Army Chief Gen Rawat visits J&K, reviews security situation

Army Chief Gen Rawat visits J&K, reviews security situation

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

"The army chief chief reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and also operational preparedness of Northern Command at a high-level meeting," officials said.

Private sale of military gear: HC seeks Centre's response

Private sale of military gear: HC seeks Centre's response

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

A bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath issued notice to the Ministry of Defence, saying that "we want to know your response" and listed the matter for hearing on February 3 next year.

18 terrorists killed in 21 days; eliminated JeM leadership successfully: Army

18 terrorists killed in 21 days; eliminated JeM leadership successfully: Army

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Of the 18 terrorists killed, 14 belonged to JeM including its "six main commanders", the Lt. Gen., flanked by IGP Kashmir S P Pani and IG CRPF Zulfiqar Hassan, said.

Will Modi go to war with China?

Will Modi go to war with China?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'By not even acknowledging China's occupation of Indian territory Modi signalled to Beijing that he was not prepared to used forceful means to vacate the Chinese occupation, and that his government was reconciled to this loss of territory and accepted the fait accompli engineered by the PLA.'

Anyone who picks up a gun in Kashmir will be eliminated: Army

Anyone who picks up a gun in Kashmir will be eliminated: Army

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Corps Commander Lt Gen K J S Dhillon of the Chinar Corps also requested mothers of Kashmiri militants to persuade their sons to surrender.

Army chief reviews security situation in Jammu and Kashmir

Army chief reviews security situation in Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh on Tuesday assured Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that incidents of June 24 and June 30 would not happen in future.

200 killed, 1,300 hurt as 7.5 magnitude quake jolts Pakistan

200 killed, 1,300 hurt as 7.5 magnitude quake jolts Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

At least 200 people were killed and more than 1,300 others injured today as a powerful 7.5- magnitude earthquake -- the strongest in 10 years --rocked Pakistan, sending severe shock waves as far as Punjab and PoK.

How many more suicide bombers are there?

How many more suicide bombers are there?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'The fact that a rural Kashmiri boy was brainwashed into killing himself and others means there is an active programme that exists which does such recruiting and there will potentially be other such individuals out there,' warns Aakar Patel.

Uri attack: A timeline of major strikes on security forces in J&K

Uri attack: A timeline of major strikes on security forces in J&K

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Here is a timeline of the major attacks that have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir since 1999 till date

Why the fidayeen chose to attack the 16 Cavalry unit in Jammu

Why the fidayeen chose to attack the 16 Cavalry unit in Jammu

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

A preliminary internal assessment has concluded that the three-member suicide squad had chosen the Samba-based armoured unit with deliberate care, since a Cavalry or armoured unit is normally not as adept at counter-insurgency operations as an infantry unit, reports RS Chauhan.

50,000 additional troops to be deployed along China border

50,000 additional troops to be deployed along China border

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Boosting the army's war fighting capabilities along the Line of Actual Control, the government on Wednesday given a go ahead to the creation of a corps including deployment of 50,000 additional troops along the China border at a cost of around Rs 65,000 crore.

Army readying for next Chinese intrusion in Uttarakhand

Army readying for next Chinese intrusion in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

So far, the Central Sector has never seen active hostilities, remaining peaceful even through the 1962 war. A reason for the Central Sector having remained peaceful is the towering Himalayan watershed that defines the border.

India pushes more troops in Doka La in longest impasse with China since 1962

India pushes more troops in Doka La in longest impasse with China since 1962

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

India brought in more troops after the destruction of two of its bunkers and "aggressive tactics" adopted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army

'Govt assured funding for raising mountain strike corps'

'Govt assured funding for raising mountain strike corps'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

However, flow of funds, would naturally rest on economic growth, reports Ajai Shukla.

10 fidayeen attacks that shocked the nation

10 fidayeen attacks that shocked the nation

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The Indian Army, the Border Security Force, Hindu temples and the people of India, all have been targetted by fidayeen from Pakistan.

How the Hindustani fauj defeated the Pakistani fauj

How the Hindustani fauj defeated the Pakistani fauj

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Just 21 then, a young air force officer looks back at the 1971 war, which was like a baptism by fire in the fauj.

1962 tragedy: How Nehru's proteges messed it up

1962 tragedy: How Nehru's proteges messed it up

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Let us hope that what happened in 1962 will never happened again, prays Claude Arpi

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