News for 'Army Act'

Army Chief criticises anti-CAA protesters; sparks row

Army Chief criticises anti-CAA protesters; sparks row

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Gen Rawat said, while addressing a gathering at a health summit, leaders emerge from crowds but are not those who lead people in 'inappropriate directions'.

Hope there is a resolution of remaining issues: Jaishankar on LAC row

Hope there is a resolution of remaining issues: Jaishankar on LAC row

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Jaishankar said diplomacy is a work of patience and India continues to discuss the issues with the Chinese side.

200 terrorists ready to be launched into J-K: Northern Army commander

200 terrorists ready to be launched into J-K: Northern Army commander

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The ceasefire along Indo-Pak border is working 'well' since February 2021 agreement, he asserted.

'41 WORKERS. 17 DAYS. THEY BELIEVED'

'41 WORKERS. 17 DAYS. THEY BELIEVED'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Indian cricket fraternity reacts to Silkyara tunnel rescue

Army jawan held for passing secret info to Pakistan's ISI

Army jawan held for passing secret info to Pakistan's ISI

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Haryana Police on Thursday said it arrested an Army personnel for allegedly passing secret information to Pakistani intelligence agency ISI.

They will be punished soon: CRPF on Manipur militant attack

They will be punished soon: CRPF on Manipur militant attack

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The personnel who lost their lives were from the CRPF 128 Battalion deployed at the Naransena area in Bishnupur district in the state.

Fresh firing erupts in Rajouri after overnight lull

Fresh firing erupts in Rajouri after overnight lull

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

A fresh exchange of fire took place on Thursday between terrorists and security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, where four Army personnel were killed and two others were injured in an encounter, officials said.

Border incidents with China will continue till...: Army chief

Border incidents with China will continue till...: Army chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

....a long-term boundary agreement is reached between the two countries.

'When innocent children die...': Modi to Putin on Ukraine war

'When innocent children die...': Modi to Putin on Ukraine war

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told Russian President Vladimir Putin that a solution to the Ukraine conflict is not possible on the battlefield and peace efforts do not succeed in the midst of bombs and bullets even as he flagged concerns over a missile strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv.

Army pays special tribute to 'heroes of Galwan'

Army pays special tribute to 'heroes of Galwan'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

The nearly five-minute video captured glimpses of the lives of soldiers deployed along the ice-capped mountains of the high-altitude region including their round-the-clock vigil, training and combat readiness to deal with any threat.

Manipur police toughen stand against Meitei radical group after cop's kidnap

Manipur police toughen stand against Meitei radical group after cop's kidnap

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The Manipur police said all personnel of the force from top to bottom are united and any attack on anyone and use of social media to target any officer or unit will be taken seriously and stringent action will be taken.

An Army captain is missing; family fears terror act

An Army captain is missing; family fears terror act

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

In a public appeal, the army said Captain Shikhar Deep, posted in Jammu and Kashmir with the 8 Sikh Light Infantry regiment, was travelling by Mahananda Express (15483) from Katihar to Delhi on February 6-7.

Army man, vegetable supplier held for providing classified documents to ISI

Army man, vegetable supplier held for providing classified documents to ISI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The development comes after a 34-year-old vegetable supplier at the Pokhran Army base camp was held for allegedly getting sensitive documents from an Army man for money and providing them to the ISI.

Won't allow to change status quo along India's border: Army chief

Won't allow to change status quo along India's border: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

"Our patience is a sign of our self-confidence, but no one should make the mistake of testing it," Gen Naravane said.

Soldier, 2 Lashkar terrorists killed on day 2 of Rajouri encounter

Soldier, 2 Lashkar terrorists killed on day 2 of Rajouri encounter

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Two terrorists, including a top Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) commander trained in Afghanistan, were killed in a gunfight with security forces on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials said.

AFSPA extended in Manipur hills for 6 months

AFSPA extended in Manipur hills for 6 months

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA was extended by another six months in Manipur on Wednesday barring 19 police stations falling under the Imphal valley and an area that shares its boundary with neighbouring Assam.

I asked army chief to act, he didn't: Antony on bribe row

I asked army chief to act, he didn't: Antony on bribe row

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

With the army chief's allegation of bribe offer kicking up a storm, Defence Minister A K Antony on Tuesday said he had asked General V K Singh to take action but he did not want to pursue the matter for unknown reasons.

Army's inquiry team visits Nagaland firing site amid boycott by locals

Army's inquiry team visits Nagaland firing site amid boycott by locals

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The team also visited Tizit Police Station to meet the cross section of the society including civilians, police personnel and doctors who treated the injured for obtaining valuable information, he said.

Pak considering legal options for Jadhav case review

Pak considering legal options for Jadhav case review

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Ghafoor said the reports of the amendment in the Pak Army Act to implement ICJ verdict regarding Jadhav are 'incorrect'.

Pak military gives details of strikes inside Iran

Pak military gives details of strikes inside Iran

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Pakistan military Thursday said it used multiple weapons, including killer drones, to carry out effective strikes against hideouts inside Iran used by militants of two leading Baloch terrorist groups responsible for recent attacks in the country.

Punjab will accord martyr status to Agniveer Amritpal Singh: CM Mann

Punjab will accord martyr status to Agniveer Amritpal Singh: CM Mann

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Mann, who visited the Amritpal Singh's house in Kotli Kalan village in Mansa district on Monday, handed over a cheque of Rs 1 crore as compensation to his family, according to an official statement.

Manipur women pleaded cops to drive them safety but ...: CBI chargesheet

Manipur women pleaded cops to drive them safety but ...: CBI chargesheet

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The Manipur Police personnel allegedly drove the two women from the Kuki-Zomi community, who had sought refuge in their official Gypsy, to a mob of around 1,000 Meiti rioters in Kangpokpi district, the Central Bureau of Investigation chargesheet has said.

Kashmir encounter: Army may court marital soldiers

Kashmir encounter: Army may court marital soldiers

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

General Officer in Command of the strategically located XV Corps Lt Gen B S Raju said the Summary of Evidence has been completed but refused to give away any details of the outcome.

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'The victory is an expression of agrarian distress and social turmoil.'

J-K attaches 2 houses for sheltering, harbouring terrorists

J-K attaches 2 houses for sheltering, harbouring terrorists

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The police attached the residential house of Sanaullah Mir at Turigam in Kulgam after obtaining legal sanction from the competent authorities (divisional commissioner, Kashmir), a spokesman said.

Amshipora encounter: Army says no system of cash rewards for personnel

Amshipora encounter: Army says no system of cash rewards for personnel

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

A brief statement by Srinagar-based defence spokesperson Col Rajesh Kalia said there was no system of cash rewards for Army personnel for any acts in combat situations or otherwise in the line of duty.

Mehbooba's Appeal Seems Intact

Mehbooba's Appeal Seems Intact

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'Whether she is in power or not, she always makes it a point to visit us. This is her best quality as a leader.'

Act against terrorists without distinction: US to Pak army chief

Act against terrorists without distinction: US to Pak army chief

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The US and others have long complained that Pakistan provides safe haven to the Afghan Taliban and their allies, the Haqqani network.

Army Chief Gen Naravane meets Nepal counterpart

Army Chief Gen Naravane meets Nepal counterpart

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Naravane is scheduled to meet Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Friday.

Drug money dispute led to murder of 4 in Manipur

Drug money dispute led to murder of 4 in Manipur

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The situation in minority-dominated Lilong Chingjao area in Manipur's Thoubal district, where four villagers were gunned down by unidentified assailants, remained calm but tense on Tuesday as additional security forces were deployed, an official said.

Would have returned Pak POWs after getting Kartarpur Sahib in 1971: Modi

Would have returned Pak POWs after getting Kartarpur Sahib in 1971: Modi

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Modi brought up the emotive issue of the gurdwara in Kartarpur Sahib, a place sacred to Sikhs as Guru Nanak Dev spent the last years of his life there, and blamed the Congress for country's partition, saying they did it for sake of power.

'Ceasefire will be a success only if Pak army can control jihadis'

'Ceasefire will be a success only if Pak army can control jihadis'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'When the Indian Army carries out anti-infiltration ops, the Pakistan army willy-nilly will get involved in some way. So, it is imperative for the Pakistan army to act against militant groups.'

Shopian 'fake' encounter: Chargesheet filed against Army officer, 2 others

Shopian 'fake' encounter: Chargesheet filed against Army officer, 2 others

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The army said on Friday it has completed the Summary of Evidence against two of its men involved in July's Amshipura encounter in Shopian district.

Army says 2 civilians injured in 'accidental firing' outside mosque in J-K

Army says 2 civilians injured in 'accidental firing' outside mosque in J-K

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

An altercation broke out between worshippers, who were coming out of a mosque in Handwara town of Kupwara district, and Army personnel, who were recording videos.

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Recent disclosures allege large scale corruption, nepotism and kickbacks by Pakistan air chief Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhuin housing land deals in Islamabad and in buying of new aircraft, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Retain gay sex, adultery sections in new criminal laws: BJP member to govt

Retain gay sex, adultery sections in new criminal laws: BJP member to govt

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The two sections were not retained in the new bills as the government thought they will go against the judgments of the Supreme Court.

PHOTOS: Guwahati says no to citizenship act

PHOTOS: Guwahati says no to citizenship act

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Normal life in the city has been paralysed to the core as protesters are defying curfew and venturing out on the streets.

Major General to head army inquiry into Nagaland civilian killings

Major General to head army inquiry into Nagaland civilian killings

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The inquiry will focus on the "intelligence" and the "circumstances" on which Saturday's operation was based on.

Our Army doesn't speak, it acts: Modi to ex-servicemen in Bhopal

Our Army doesn't speak, it acts: Modi to ex-servicemen in Bhopal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

PM Modi asserted that the army does not believe in speaking but in displaying its valour.

'Any misadventure...': Army chief warns Pak forces

'Any misadventure...': Army chief warns Pak forces

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

His statement comes amidst reports of Chinese soldiers crossing the Line of Actual Control last week after some Tibetans hoisted Tibetan flags on the occasion of Dalai Lama's birthday on July 6.