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Army busts LeT hideout in Doda; arms, ammunition recovered

Army busts LeT hideout in Doda; arms, ammunition recovered

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Army troops on Saturday busted a hideout of Lashkar-e-Tayiba in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district and recovered a cache of army, ammunition and explosive material.

Flying drone may attract charges for waging war against India

Flying drone may attract charges for waging war against India

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

In the latest standard operating procedures (SOP) regarding flying drones, the Central government has given powers to the local police to book a person under 121 and 121A apart from other IPC sections, depending on the nature of offence/threat and distance from the prohibited vital installation/area.

4 Lashkar terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian

4 Lashkar terrorists killed in encounter in Shopian

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Four Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces on Monday in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

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.

Huge cache of arms recovered near Aizawl in Mizoram

Huge cache of arms recovered near Aizawl in Mizoram

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

A joint operation by the 26 Assam Rifles and the Special Narcotics Police, Mizoram, successfully recovered arms and ammunition on Thursday evening from Km stone four on Lengpui airport road near Aizawl.

Missing Kashmir cop deserts force, joins LeT

Missing Kashmir cop deserts force, joins LeT

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Dar, posted in Budgam district, was undergoing training in Kathua district in Jammu region of the state.

CRPF sends plastic bullets to Kashmir to cut pellets usage

CRPF sends plastic bullets to Kashmir to cut pellets usage

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

This will be newest less lethal ammunition the force has introduced to tackle crowds.

Seema Punia books ticket to Tokyo Games

Seema Punia books ticket to Tokyo Games

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

She threw a distance of 63.72m in the women's discus throw at the National Inter-State #Athletics Championship to punch her ticket to the Games.

After stormy CWC meeting, Congress set for major overhaul

After stormy CWC meeting, Congress set for major overhaul

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The appointees are expected to reflect Rahul Gandhi's vision of a new Congress with MP and Rahul's "bench mate" in the LS, KC Venugopal, expected to play an important role.

P C Chacko resigns from Congress, alleges groupism in Kerala

P C Chacko resigns from Congress, alleges groupism in Kerala

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

In a blow to the Congress in poll bound Kerala, Senior leader P C Chacko on Wednesday announced his resignation from the party, alleging group interest in deciding party candidates for the assembly elections.

Oppn leaders wear black arm bands during Prez address

Oppn leaders wear black arm bands during Prez address

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The black bands were worn as a mark of protest against the alleged attack on the Constitution of India with the passage of the amended citizenship act by the government, leaders said.

Cop martyred, 3 LeT terrorists killed in J-K encounter

Cop martyred, 3 LeT terrorists killed in J-K encounter

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Terrorist fired on a joint 'naka' of police and the Central Reserve Police Force at Pantha Chowk area late on Saturday night.

21 Maoists killed in encounter on AP-Odisha border

21 Maoists killed in encounter on AP-Odisha border

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

2 senior commandos of Greyhounds were injured in the encounter that occurred during a routine combing operation.

BSF troops foil infiltration bid in Samba; arms cache seized in Pooch

BSF troops foil infiltration bid in Samba; arms cache seized in Pooch

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

The troops busted a natural hideout in which a large cache of arms, ammunition and other warlike stores was recovered.

3 CRPF men killed in encounter with Naxals; girl dies in crossfire

3 CRPF men killed in encounter with Naxals; girl dies in crossfire

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The deceased CRPF personnel are assistant sub-inspectors Mahadeva P, 50, and Madan Pal Singh, 52, and head constable Saju O P, 47, officials said.

BJP to contest 67 Delhi seats, allies JD-U 2, LJP 1

BJP to contest 67 Delhi seats, allies JD-U 2, LJP 1

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its National Democratic Alliance partners - the Janata Dal-United and Lok Janshakti Party -- on Monday formally announced their alliance for the Delhi assembly polls, asserting that it will send a "strong" political message across the country.

Quiz Time: Who plays Amol Palekar's love interest in Chitchor?

Quiz Time: Who plays Amol Palekar's love interest in Chitchor?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Centre appoints new IB, RAW chiefs

Centre appoints new IB, RAW chiefs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

IPS officers Arvind Kumar and Samant Kumar Goel to head IB and RAW respectively.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai knocked out; Bihar win

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai knocked out; Bihar win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Domestic giants Mumbai crashed out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after suffering their third straight defeat

The BEST PK poster yet? VOTE!

The BEST PK poster yet? VOTE!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Take this fun poll now!

Beat That! SRK gets a warm hug from Aamir

Beat That! SRK gets a warm hug from Aamir

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

All we can say is, nazar na lage!

1 terrorist killed, 2 army jawans injured in Kashmir encounter

1 terrorist killed, 2 army jawans injured in Kashmir encounter

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

In the gun battle, one terrorist identified as Sadam Hussain Mir, a resident of Chatripora Shopian, belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen, was killed, the official said.

Huge cache of Garo militants' arms seized in Assam

Huge cache of Garo militants' arms seized in Assam

Rediff.com3 Jun 2012

A huge consignment of arms and ammunition meant for militant outfit Garo National Liberation Army was intercepted and seized by the Assam police at Gorchuk area on Saturday. The police also arrested six people including four GNLA members. The consignment was being carried in a Maruti Zen by a supplier called Kongam Hongkhal and the car was driven by one Ritesh Basumatary.

New Hurriyat chief's son joins Hizbul Mujahideen

New Hurriyat chief's son joins Hizbul Mujahideen

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

A photo of Junaid Ashraf holding an AK 47 assault rifle and wearing an armour vest went viral on social media on Saturday.

Captain among 3 killed in attack on army camp in Kashmir

Captain among 3 killed in attack on army camp in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The incident took place at Panjgaon at Chowkibal when terorists, suspected to be of terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad stormed the battalion camp which is in-charge of road opening duties on the crucial roads in this area.

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Dronacharya awardee boxing coach O P Bhardwaj dies

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tokyo-bound AFI medical commission chairman AK Mendiratta dies of COVID-19.

Here's who attended Ed Sheeran's concert

Here's who attended Ed Sheeran's concert

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Did you know Ram Kapoor is an Ed Sheeran fan?

Rajnath heads to Russia to attend SCO meet; won't meet Chinese counterpart

Rajnath heads to Russia to attend SCO meet; won't meet Chinese counterpart

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The meeting is taking place under the shadow of a fierce border row between India and China, both members of the influential bloc.

Al-Badr terrorist among 4 killed in J-K encounter

Al-Badr terrorist among 4 killed in J-K encounter

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Four terrorists were killed on Friday in an encounter with security forces, while another surrendered in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

CRPF takes over security of Gandhis days after SPG cover dropped

CRPF takes over security of Gandhis days after SPG cover dropped

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now the only person to be protected by the about-4,000-personnel-strong SPG.

Is the worst over in the Army-government tug of war?

Is the worst over in the Army-government tug of war?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

The tragedy -- and paradox -- of the present situation is that the spat has occurred between two figures known for their integrity -- AK Antony and Gen VK Singh -- who should have walked in step in the larger national interest, says Neerja Chowdhury

Borrowers spoilt for choice as banks cut loan rates

Borrowers spoilt for choice as banks cut loan rates

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Low home loan rates by banks could put large players in an advantageous position over smaller non-bank players, believe analysts.

4 JeM terrorists killed in 3-hr-long gunbattle in J-K

4 JeM terrorists killed in 3-hr-long gunbattle in J-K

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Central Reserve Police Force and police personnel moved to search the vehicle and came under fire of the terrorists hiding in the truck. They retaliated resulting in an encounter.

PIX: Anita Hassanandani's ROMANTIC holiday!

PIX: Anita Hassanandani's ROMANTIC holiday!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

A tour of Vietnam and Cambodia with Anita and Rohit.

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.

Terrorist involved in killing of Lt Fayaz gunned down

Terrorist involved in killing of Lt Fayaz gunned down

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

The terrorist was shot dead after he opened fire while trying to escape.

Top pharma company exec shot at in Hyderabad

Top pharma company exec shot at in Hyderabad

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

An AK-47 rifle wielding man allegedly tried to abduct Aurobindo Pharma's Director K Nityananda Reddy from his car near a park and opened fire when Reddy and his brother resisted in the posh Banjara Hills on Wednesday morning.

#InstaStories: Making Amitabh Bachchan's Khuddar

#InstaStories: Making Amitabh Bachchan's Khuddar

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

In this series, InstaStories, we let pictures on social media tell their beautiful back stories.

How do celebrities spend Sunday?

How do celebrities spend Sunday?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma gives us a glimpse of a typical Sunday in a celebrity's life.

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

From the 'group of 23' leaders, who had written letter to Gandhi seeking Congress' overhaul, Azad and Sharma continue to be regular members of the CWC,