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Misunderstanding led to BSF jawan's killing: B'desh HM

Misunderstanding led to BSF jawan's killing: B'desh HM

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Terming the incident "unfortunate", the Bangladesh home minister said the director general of both the forces should ideally sit together and solve the issue.

Commander, 4 cadres from Garo ultra outfit, arrested in Guwahati

Commander, 4 cadres from Garo ultra outfit, arrested in Guwahati

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

In swift and specific operation Assam Police on Tuesday apprehended five members of Garo tribal militant group.

'NSG-led surgical operations helped confine terrorists to smaller area'

'NSG-led surgical operations helped confine terrorists to smaller area'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The NSG, aided by the Garuds and the Army, conducted a chain of surgical 'step by step' operations to eliminate the six terrorists.

Army is fighting a war, and not terrorism, in J&K

Army is fighting a war, and not terrorism, in J&K

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

'In both the attacks last week, terrorists had come equipped for a prolonged fight and were eventually prepared to die. This is a new breed of fidayeen Pakistan has invested in.'

3 policemen killed, 5 injured in militant attack in Aizawl

3 policemen killed, 5 injured in militant attack in Aizawl

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Three armed policemen were killed and five others injured when suspected militants belonging to Hmar People's Convention-Democracy attacked members of an assembly panel in Zokhawthiang in Aizawl district bordering Manipur, police said.

Terrorists behind killing of J-K constable eliminated in encounter

Terrorists behind killing of J-K constable eliminated in encounter

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Constable Mohammad Saleem Shah, who was on leave, was abducted by terrorists from his residence in Mutalhama area of Kulgam in south Kashmir on Friday.

NIA files chargesheet against former J-K DSP

NIA files chargesheet against former J-K DSP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The 3,064-page chargesheet, filed in a Jammu court under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and various sections of the Indian Penal Code, names self-styled commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen terror group Syed Naveed Mushtaq alias Naveed Babu and his alleged network of aides.

8 UP cops shot dead in failed raid, 2 criminals killed later

8 UP cops shot dead in failed raid, 2 criminals killed later

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The first encounter took place when a police team was approaching to arrest Vikas Dubey, a history-sheeter facing 60 criminal cases, in Dikru village under the Chaubeypur police station on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, police said.

SEE: When terrorists attacked Karachi stock exchange

SEE: When terrorists attacked Karachi stock exchange

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'We were scared about what would happen if these terrorists managed to enter the building.'

Protests erupt in Pulwama after 3 terrorists killed

Protests erupt in Pulwama after 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Because of these clashes, train services between Srinagar and Banihal were suspended by railway authorities for the day.

4 attackers killed as Taliban targets Kabul guesthouse again

4 attackers killed as Taliban targets Kabul guesthouse again

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Four gunmen trying to storm a guesthouse in the diplomatic area of Afghanistan's Kabul have been killed, say the police.

'If I give myself up I'll end up in a cell': Brussels suicide bomber's last note

'If I give myself up I'll end up in a cell': Brussels suicide bomber's last note

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Ibrahim El Bakraoui, who helped kill 14 people when he set off his suicide vest at Brussels airport on Tuesday, left the will in the bin of the terror cell's Schaerbeek safehouse.

Soldier turning his back to challenges amounts to 'cowardice', says SC

Soldier turning his back to challenges amounts to 'cowardice', says SC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

It further said that he cannot live merely on 'past glory' as the trust has been reposed in him for defending the country.

LeT militant killed in encounter in Kashmir

LeT militant killed in encounter in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

A militant belonging to Pakistan-based Lashker-e-Tayiba was killed in an encounter with security forces in Budgam district of Kashmir Valley on Thursday, police said.

MBA grad joins Hizbul, Army offers help if he shuns violence

MBA grad joins Hizbul, Army offers help if he shuns violence

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

His family has made a passionate appeal for his return.

There are around 8,500 Naxals left in India: Govt

There are around 8,500 Naxals left in India: Govt

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

The government on Wednesday said the cadre strength of the Maoist organisations is around 8,500 and they have forged tactical understanding with some insurgent groups in the Northeast for procuring arms and ammunition.

'Boy dubbed 'Jihadi Junior' may be UK-based terrorist's son'

'Boy dubbed 'Jihadi Junior' may be UK-based terrorist's son'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

A little boy seen in a new Islamic State video which warned Britain of attacks in future may be the son of a female terrorist from east London, according to a media report.

6 terrorists, including 1 wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder, killed

6 terrorists, including 1 wanted in Shujaat Bukhari murder, killed

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The terrorists were identified by the police as Azad Ahmad Malik of Arwani in Bijbehara, Unais Shafi of Takiya Maqbool Shah, Bijbehara, Basit Ishtiyaq of Pushwara Anantnag, Atif Najar of Waghama Bijbehara, Firdous Ahmad of Muchpuna Pulwama and Shahid Bashir of Kawni Awantipora.

Huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered from Keran sector

Huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered from Keran sector

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

A huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from Keran sector along the Line of Control in Kashmir valley on Monday, even as the operation against militants holed up there entered the 14th day.

2 army officials, 3 militants killed as Shopian encounter ends

2 army officials, 3 militants killed as Shopian encounter ends

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

An army major, a trooper and three militants were killed in a nearly 24-hour-long gunfight, which ended on Saturday in south Kashmir's Shopian district.

7 Hizbul terrorists tasked to disrupt bypolls held in Kashmir

7 Hizbul terrorists tasked to disrupt bypolls held in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

The police officer said the main aim of the module was to target security forces during the elections and they had even made a failed attempt in Bijbehara area of Anantnag on March 19.

Naval officers on mock-drill mistaken as terrorists, held

Naval officers on mock-drill mistaken as terrorists, held

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Some residents of Nani Daman area alerted the police about suspicious movements of six persons in military uniform on Wednesday, thinking they could be terrorists.

Unidentified plane over Mumbai triggers panic

Unidentified plane over Mumbai triggers panic

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

An unidentified aircraft caused a security scare in Mumbai airspace on Saturday after it was spotted by an Etihad Airways flight and reported to the air traffic control, official sources said.

Kashmir encounter: Army trooper killed in gun battle with terrorist

Kashmir encounter: Army trooper killed in gun battle with terrorist

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

A militant was on Wednesday gunned down in Baramulla in an encounter during which an armyman also lost his life.

Major infiltration bid foiled in Uri, 5 JeM terrorists killed

Major infiltration bid foiled in Uri, 5 JeM terrorists killed

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The army foiled the infiltration bid -- the first such attempt this year -- by the Pakistan-based outfit in an overnight operation

Naxals blow up police vehicle in Dantewada, 7 cops killed

Naxals blow up police vehicle in Dantewada, 7 cops killed

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Naxals looted six automatic weapons -- two AK-47s and as many INSAS and self loading rifles -- of the deceased personnel.

Hizbul terrorist planning attack on Ganesh Chaturthi held in UP

Hizbul terrorist planning attack on Ganesh Chaturthi held in UP

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The state's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), which made the arrest, was tracking him for the past 8-10 days.

Stop praising Tendulkar, Taliban tell Pak media

Stop praising Tendulkar, Taliban tell Pak media

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The Pakistani Taliban has reportedly issued a challenge to the country's media to stop the praise of retired Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and instead get behind Pakistani captain Misbah-ul Haq, whom they branded as ''sub-standard'' and a ''low-level player''.

One killed, two injured in police firing in Kashmir

One killed, two injured in police firing in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

A top militant of the Lashkar e Tayiba was killed in a fierce encounter and another was arrested by security forces in Krankshivan area of Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramullah district on Monday.

6 Bodo militants arrested for massacre of adivasis in Assam

6 Bodo militants arrested for massacre of adivasis in Assam

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Two dreaded Bodo militant leaders responsible for the massacres of adivasis in Assam's Kokrajhar have been arrested along with four of their associates and a large quantity of arms seized from their possession, a senior police officer said on Friday.

11 J&K militants upload photos on FB as Amarnath yatra gets underway

11 J&K militants upload photos on FB as Amarnath yatra gets underway

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

In an audacious move, 11 young Kashmiri militants donning army fatigues and holding firearms, posted their photographs on Facebook, forcing the security forces to sit up and take notice.

Batla House encounter: Delhi court awards death penalty to Ariz Khan

Batla House encounter: Delhi court awards death penalty to Ariz Khan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

A Delhi court Monday awarded death penalty to Ariz Khan for the murder of decorated Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma in connection with the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter case, saying the offence fell under the 'rarest of the rare category' warranting the maximum sentence.

After ambush, Naxals take away CRPF jawans' weapons

After ambush, Naxals take away CRPF jawans' weapons

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

An assortment of sophisticated weaponry belonging to security personnel, including 10 AK-series rifles, were carried off by the Naxals from the site of the encounter on Monday in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh which left 14 Central Reserve Police Force jawans dead and over a dozen others injured.

Ex-Pak minorities' minister's killer arrested: Pak police

Ex-Pak minorities' minister's killer arrested: Pak police

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Pakistan police have arrested a Taliban militant allegedly involved in the killing of former Minister for Minorities' Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti, who was shot dead for speaking against the blasphemy laws.

Army convoy ambushed in Assam; 3 soldiers killed

Army convoy ambushed in Assam; 3 soldiers killed

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

A huge crater was created at the site of the ambush and two vehicles -- a jeep and a Shaktiman truck --were completely damaged.

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

What was the need to fictionalise a series on real events that were far more horrific because they were real? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Antony, Kejriwal are Pak agents, India's enemies: Narendra Modi

Antony, Kejriwal are Pak agents, India's enemies: Narendra Modi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday targeted Defence Minister A K Antony and Arvind Kejriwal, calling them "agents of Pakistan and enemies of India" and speaking its language.

Kupwara encounter ends; 5 LeT terrorists, 2 soldiers killed

Kupwara encounter ends; 5 LeT terrorists, 2 soldiers killed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

In a major success, army killed five suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists while losing two soldiers during an overnight encounter that ended on Saturday in Kupwara district bordering Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

10 Maoists, elite force personnel killed in gun battle in Chhattisgarh

10 Maoists, elite force personnel killed in gun battle in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

A cache of weapons was recovered from the encounter site

Drones over Punjab: Need for offensive action

Drones over Punjab: Need for offensive action

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'If UAV technology is used by the adversary to target VIPs or strategic targets it would be a different ball game altogether,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).