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Chinese troops training Pak Army along border with India says intel

Chinese troops training Pak Army along border with India says intel

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Indian security agencies have learnt that Chinese troops are training Pakistan Army personnel right across the Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sri Lanka: Is Mahinda Taking Charge?

Sri Lanka: Is Mahinda Taking Charge?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

There have been reports that the Rajapaksa brothers, which dominates the current Sri Lankan government, are not on the same page. Gota, it is said, is not on the same wave length as his elder brother, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, the former president, or Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who is seen to be the family's strategist.

Security forces, terrorists clash twice during search op in Doda

Security forces, terrorists clash twice during search op in Doda

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Security forces and terrorists exchanged fire twice briefly within a span of four hours in a forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, officials said on Wednesday.

The Super Villain Special Quiz

The Super Villain Special Quiz

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

I learned to walk again like a newborn baby: Paralympic hero Sema

I learned to walk again like a newborn baby: Paralympic hero Sema

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The athlete from Nagaland became the first Paralympics medallist from northeast India. He had also won a bronze medal at the Hangzhou Para Asian Games last year.

6 terrorists, 2 soldiers dead in Kulgam encounters

6 terrorists, 2 soldiers dead in Kulgam encounters

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Six terrorists were killed and two soldiers laid down their lives in twin encounters in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, officials said on Sunday.

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Wing Commander Pratap Marathe's story is one of dedication, bravery, and humour, a shining example of the spirit of the Indian Air Force. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Wing Commander Marathe who passed into the ages last week.

Honouring The Fallen Of Operation Solki

Honouring The Fallen Of Operation Solki

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Captain M V Pranjal of the Rashtriya Rifles, Captain Shubham Gupta of 9 Para, Havildar Abdul Majid of the Rashtriya Rifles, Lance Naik Sanjay Bisht of the Rashtriya Rifles and Commando Sachin Laur of 9 Para made the Supreme Sacrifice for the Motherland in Wednesday's Rajouri encounter.

Watch out China! Indian Army conducts exercise in Leh

Watch out China! Indian Army conducts exercise in Leh

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Rajnath arrived in Leh on Friday on a day-long visit to carry out a comprehensive review of the security scenario in the region in wake of the border row with China.

Umar Gul's brother arrested for harbouring terrorist

Umar Gul's brother arrested for harbouring terrorist

Rediff.com30 May 2012

The fast bowler's brother, Meraj, was arrested with two other men on charges of providing shelter to his uncle, Haji Daly, believed to be an active member of the banned Lashkar-e-Islam

Chhattisgarh: 10 Naxalites killed in major encounter

Chhattisgarh: 10 Naxalites killed in major encounter

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

In a separate incident, a commando of the Central Reserve Police Force's jungle warfare unit CoBRA was injured when a pressure improvised explosive device (IED), planted by Naxalites went off in the district, police said.

Why I proposed at an army camp

Why I proposed at an army camp

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Popping the question to Nandita Mahtani, Commando style at an army camp while rappelling down a wall. Surrounded by 300 army men...

Rajnath reviews preparedness of 'Black Cat' commandos

Rajnath reviews preparedness of 'Black Cat' commandos

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

During the hour-long meeting, the HM was given a detailed briefing on the working of the NSG

'Tired' NSG commando dies during training

'Tired' NSG commando dies during training

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

A National Security Guard commando died of exhaustion during a rigorous exercise at the elite force's garrison in Manesar. AJunior Commissioned Officer, 34-year-old Ratan Lal had recently joined the NSG on deputation from the 6 PARA (Special Forces) of the Army, and was undertaking a battle induction exercise when he collapsed on the training ground.

Poonch terror attack: Rs 20 lakh bounty placed on 2 terrorists

Poonch terror attack: Rs 20 lakh bounty placed on 2 terrorists

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Five IAF personnel were injured in the attack on Saturday evening near Shahsitar and one of them later succumbed to injuries at a military hospital.

3 army men, 1 militant killed in over 24-hour Pampore encounter

3 army men, 1 militant killed in over 24-hour Pampore encounter

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Captain Pawan Kumar sustained injuries in the firing by militants as security forces tried to make their way into the Entrepreneurship Development Institute building, an army official said.

Attack on IAF convoy: Several held, hunt on for terrorists

Attack on IAF convoy: Several held, hunt on for terrorists

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Additional Director General of Police, Jammu, Anand Jain and senior officers of the Army and intelligence agencies visited the ambush spot in the Surankote area. The Army also conducted aerial surveillance using a helicopter, they said.

Anantnag encounter: Civilian dead, toll rises to 3; search ops intensify

Anantnag encounter: Civilian dead, toll rises to 3; search ops intensify

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Security forces on Sunday intensified their operation to flush out terrorists from the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on the second day of encounter that has left two soldiers and a civilian dead.

NSG withdraws 600 commandos from VVIP duties for terror ops

NSG withdraws 600 commandos from VVIP duties for terror ops

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Two teams of the 11th Special Rangers Group, stand withdrawn from VVIP security duties and have been tasked to undertake counter-terror operations.

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.

Trident siege unlikely to end soon

Trident siege unlikely to end soon

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

The battle between terrorists and the security forces is likely to continue till mid-night or even till Friday as the terrorists are just unwilling to give up. They fire at policemen and army commandos whenever they try to get close to them.

Check Out These Guns And Drones

Check Out These Guns And Drones

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

NSG commandos and ordinary folk visited the International Police Expo 2023 and India Homeland Security Expo at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.

Ex-Pak commando suspected in kidnap of US national

Ex-Pak commando suspected in kidnap of US national

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

A commando who deserted from the Pakistan Army has emerged as a suspect in the abduction of an American aid expert in Punjab's provincial capital, police officials said on Sunday.

Want To Visit Aircraft Theme Restaurant?

Want To Visit Aircraft Theme Restaurant?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

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For the first time ever, NSG commandos may march down Rajpath on R-Day

For the first time ever, NSG commandos may march down Rajpath on R-Day

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The 'black cats' will reflect a dashing sheen to the parade as they will be dressed in their trademark black coloured overalls, balaclava headgear and special assault rifles MP-5 along with the iconic commando dagger.

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.

Bhagat Singh was his icon: slain Garud Commando Gursewak's father

Bhagat Singh was his icon: slain Garud Commando Gursewak's father

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

The family members of Garud Commando Gursewak Singh were in a state of shock on receiving the news about his martyrdom in Pathankot terror attack even as his father expressed pride that he laid down his life for the country.

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Khalistan would have been in existence today, but for the army.'

Army foils Pak BAT's infiltration bid along LoC

Army foils Pak BAT's infiltration bid along LoC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

In the about two-minute video, at least four bodies could be seen, which the Army sources said, were of Pakistani intruders.

Excerpt: How a middleclass youth becomes a terrorist

Excerpt: How a middleclass youth becomes a terrorist

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

We present to you an exclusive excerpt from Juggi Bhasin's book The Terrorist. Read on!

Never imagined Army would fire indiscriminately: Naga survivor

Never imagined Army would fire indiscriminately: Naga survivor

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Refuting the Army's contention that the incident was a result of mistaken identity, he said, "The ambush site was barely few metres away from the coal mining site and the villages are nearby. How could they lay an ambush so close to civilian residences?"

LTTE camp stormed, 3 killed

LTTE camp stormed, 3 killed

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

Denying any involvement, Army Chief Shantha Kottegoda asked the Tigers to produce proof.

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Is Kargil 2.0 In the Offing?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Pakistan may want to undertake a 'false flag' operation in J&K to divert attention from the situation in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but infiltrating one SSG battalion into J&K and having two SSG battalions waiting to follow suit means war, which Pakistan cannot afford in its current economic crisis, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Nagaland tribal bodies ask people not to cooperate with Army

Nagaland tribal bodies ask people not to cooperate with Army

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Top organisations of the Konyak tribe in Nagaland have announced a set of regulations, including 'strict non-cooperation' with the army, saying the people will follow them until justice is served in the killing of 14 civilians by security forces in a botched up operation and its aftermath in the North-eastern state earlier this month.

Public figures lost in their prime

Public figures lost in their prime

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Rediff.com goes back in time and lists some public figures who met with a tragic end.

PHOTOS: India's military might showcased at Army Day parade

PHOTOS: India's military might showcased at Army Day parade

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

General M M Naravane attended the Army Day parade for the first time as the Army chief. The Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year to mark Lieutenant General K M Cariappa taking over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army in 1949 from General Francis Butcher, the last British commander-in-chief of India.

3 months after attack on Indian Army, govt bans NSCN-K

3 months after attack on Indian Army, govt bans NSCN-K

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The decision has been taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Lal Masjid re-opened on Pak SC order

Lal Masjid re-opened on Pak SC order

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

The mosque in the heart of Islamabad was reopened after remaining closed for three months in the wake of the military operation that left more than 100 people dead.

2 IAF commandos, 2 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J-K

2 IAF commandos, 2 LeT terrorists killed in encounter in J-K

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

The encounter took place in Hajin area of north Kashmir's Bandipora district on Wednesday.