News for 'Army House'

Sidhu faces Opposition's ire for hugging Pak Army chief

Sidhu faces Opposition's ire for hugging Pak Army chief

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

At Imran's oath-taking ceremony, Sidhu was seated next to Masood Khan, the president of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.

Manipur violence: 98 killed; 37,450 people in 272 relief camps

Manipur violence: 98 killed; 37,450 people in 272 relief camps

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Army, Assam Rifles, CAPFs and local police have been deployed in vulnerable places.

Shopian: Army files counter-FIR; says fired after 'ultimate provocation'

Shopian: Army files counter-FIR; says fired after 'ultimate provocation'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Calling the FIR against the army as 'unfortunate', Lt Gen Anbu said that there should have been generic FIR in the matter.

Summoned for questioning in Poonch attack, man dies by suicide

Summoned for questioning in Poonch attack, man dies by suicide

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Mukhtar Hussain Shah, a resident of Nar village in the district's Mendhar tehsil, was disturbed as he was facing some domestic issues, he said, adding that he was not summoned as a suspect.

'Marke wapas aa gaya': Indians rescued from Sudan recount ordeals

'Marke wapas aa gaya': Indians rescued from Sudan recount ordeals

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

India has evacuated at least 670 Indian nationals from Sudan and is looking to rescue more of its citizens from the strife-torn African nation before the end of a tenuous ceasefire between the regular army and a paramilitary force.

Geelani under house arrest

Geelani under house arrest

Rediff.com12 Nov 2004

He was planning to hold demonstrations against the alleged rape of a woman and her daughter.

India wants good neighbourly relations but...: Jaishankar's message to Pak, China

India wants good neighbourly relations but...: Jaishankar's message to Pak, China

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Talking about the expectations from India, Jaishankar said that there are lots of expectations as New Delhi is seen as the one that solves problems.

Army asks personnel not to consume Maggi

Army asks personnel not to consume Maggi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The Indian Army on Wednesday issued an advisory asking its personnel not to consume Maggi noodles.

Jaishankar draws the line in RS: No normal ties with China till LAC violated

Jaishankar draws the line in RS: No normal ties with China till LAC violated

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

India's relations with China cannot be normal as long as Beijing tries to unilaterally change the Line of Actual Control and continues to build up forces along the border, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.

India rejects Pak army chief's claim of killing 11 soldiers

India rejects Pak army chief's claim of killing 11 soldiers

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Gen Sharif had asked the Indian Army to 'show courage' and own the deaths of its security personnel.

13,000 shifted to shelters in Manipur amid sporadic violence

13,000 shifted to shelters in Manipur amid sporadic violence

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The Imphal Valley in Manipur, which remained peaceful for most of Friday, witnessed sporadic clashes later in the day as more security forces were rushed in from other states by road and air to calm down a state which had witnessed bloody ethnic rioting over the last 48 hours.

Mamata 'guards democracy' overnight at office, Army says no 'coup'

Mamata 'guards democracy' overnight at office, Army says no 'coup'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The TMC leadership has decided to raise the issue in both the houses of Parliament.

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

'Ours is a disaster movie with no big stars, songs or commercial ingredients.' 'Yet, it is Malayalam cinema's highest grosser.'

Manipur violence: Heart-wrenching scenes at Imphal airport

Manipur violence: Heart-wrenching scenes at Imphal airport

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Close to 2,000 passengers are stranded at the premises of the airport, the terminal building of which can handle only 750 passengers -- 250 for arrival and 500 for departure -- at a time.

Army jawan among 3 killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Army jawan among 3 killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Nine persons have been killed so far in ceasefire violations over three days, police officials said.

Army orders probe into Adarsh scam

Army orders probe into Adarsh scam

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

The Indian Army on Saturday ordered a court of inquiry into the Adarsh Housing Society scam in Mumbai and the alleged role of senior serving and retired officers, including Major General R K Hooda, in it.

Al Qaeda releases maiden video on Kashmir; issues threats to army, govt

Al Qaeda releases maiden video on Kashmir; issues threats to army, govt

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

In the video, Zawahari, who took over the reins of Al Qaeda after the death of Osama bin Laden, said, "I am of the view that the Mujahideen (armed terrorists) in Kashmir -- at this stage at least -- should focus with a single mind on inflicting unrelenting blows on the Indian Army and government so as to bleed the Indian economy and make India suffer sustained losses in manpower and equipment."

SEE: What Parrikar says about the Army

SEE: What Parrikar says about the Army

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Four things Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said that would make every India proud of its armed forces and India.

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'If the museum in his memory inspires and instils among Brahminical British Indians an attitude of equality towards Dalits, the edifice would be worth it,' reports Ashis Ray.

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a common man's house is on fire, he is infused with extraordinary strength.' 'He will go to any length to save his home and family even if he is not as big and strong as Sunnyji.'

Imran aide, Pakistan ex-minister Qureshi rearrested on release from prison

Imran aide, Pakistan ex-minister Qureshi rearrested on release from prison

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Shah Mahmood Qureshi, former foreign minister and vice-chairman of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party was arrested again on Tuesday, moments after being released from a prison in Rawalpindi on the orders of a top court.

NC MLAs move privilege motion against former army chief

NC MLAs move privilege motion against former army chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Ruling National Conference members of legislative assembly on Monday moved a privilege motion in Jammu and Kashmir assembly against former army chief V K Singh for making allegations that money was paid to politicians in the state for getting certain jobs done.

Army submits Adarsh report to defence ministry

Army submits Adarsh report to defence ministry

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

After probing the role of its officials including a serving major general in the Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society scam in Mumbai, the army has submitted its court of inquiry report in the case to the Defence Ministry.

Army officer abducted, shot dead by terrorists in J-K

Army officer abducted, shot dead by terrorists in J-K

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Lieutenant Umer Fayaz was abducted by five to six terrorists from his relative's house in south Kashmir's Shopian on Tuesday night. His bullet riddled body was found in Harmain area of Shopian on Wednesday morning, a police official said.

Pak army targets Indian positions in Poonch

Pak army targets Indian positions in Poonch

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Pakistani army targeted Indian military positions along the Line of Control in Poonch area of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, in yet another ceasefire violation.

US military to stand with India, hints White House chief of staff

US military to stand with India, hints White House chief of staff

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

"The message is clear. We're not going to stand by and let China or anyone else take the reins in terms of being the most powerful, dominant force, whether it's in that region or over here," White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows told Fox News.

China successfully 'completes military drills' around Taiwan

China successfully 'completes military drills' around Taiwan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command said the joint military operations around the Taiwan island have been completed successfully, the state-run Global Times newspaper tweeted.

Pranab downplays differences between army chief, govt

Pranab downplays differences between army chief, govt

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday sought to downplay the battle of attrition between Indian Army chief General V K Singh and the government.

Bulandshahr violence: Cops rush to Jammu to nab accused Army jawan

Bulandshahr violence: Cops rush to Jammu to nab accused Army jawan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Jeetu alias Fauji of Mahav village is a named accused in the case, Inspector General (Crime) S K Bhagat told reporters in Lucknow when asked about his alleged involvement in the mob violence.

China sends warships, fighter jets as Taiwanese prez returns from US

China sends warships, fighter jets as Taiwanese prez returns from US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

China on Saturday began military exercises around Taiwan to test the capabilities of its forces to 'seize control of the sea, air and information', days after a meeting between the United States House Speaker and the President of the self-ruled island in defiance of repeated threats by Beijing.

No point in returning to China, I prefer India: Dalai Lama

No point in returning to China, I prefer India: Dalai Lama

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

There is no point to return to China. I prefer India, best place and Kangra, Pandit Nehru choice.

Thailand's army declares martial law

Thailand's army declares martial law

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Thailand's army in a surprise move on Tuesday declared martial law to preserve law and order after six months of anti-government protests that left the country without proper functioning government, but denied that the it was a coup.

What's Happening In China?

What's Happening In China?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Glimpses from China after the People's Liberation Army begun military exercises surrounding the island of Taiwan on August 4, 2022.

Blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan, 58 killed

Blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan, 58 killed

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

A powerful suicide blast ripped through a mosque in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Friday, killing at least 52 people and injuring over 50 others gathered to celebrate Prophet Muhammad's birthday, authorities said.

'Hamas would have not existed if...'

'Hamas would have not existed if...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'If Israel had stuck to the peace accords, Hamas would have had no one to fight.'

PHOTOS: Final farewell to army officer abducted and killed by terrorists

PHOTOS: Final farewell to army officer abducted and killed by terrorists

Rediff.com10 May 2017

A pall of gloom descended on the Harmain area of Shopian as people bid final adieu to Lieutenant Umer Fayaz, the army soldier who found killed on Wednesday. Fayaz was abducted by five to six terrorists from his relative's house in south Kashmir's Shopian on Tuesday night. His bullet riddled body was found on Wednesday morning, a police official said. The officer, who was commissioned in the army in December last year, had come to Kulgam district on leave for attending a wedding in his family.

2 encounters in J-K, 1 terrorist killed, 1 holed up in house

2 encounters in J-K, 1 terrorist killed, 1 holed up in house

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

A terrorist was killed on Wednesday in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district while another ultra was trapped in a cordon in Sopore area of north Kashmir, police said.

J-K police declares Rs 10L for info on terrorists behind Rajouri attacks

J-K police declares Rs 10L for info on terrorists behind Rajouri attacks

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Security forces on Tuesday continued the cordon and search operation in the Dhangri village area for the third consecutive day to trace the attackers.

Imran Khan loses midnight no-trust vote, ousted as Pak PM

Imran Khan loses midnight no-trust vote, ousted as Pak PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Khan, 69, was not present in the lower house at the time of voting. His party lawmakers staged a walkout.

Joshimath: No further cracks in 3 days; govt to probe nod for multi-storeys

Joshimath: No further cracks in 3 days; govt to probe nod for multi-storeys

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Uttarakhand minister Satpal Maharaj said an inquiry will be conducted to find out how multi-storey buildings were allowed to be constructed in Joshimath which has been sinking for at least 20 years.