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How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'An entire operation was running systematically prior to the revoking of Article 370.'

Army's plan to induct civilians evokes mixed response

Army's plan to induct civilians evokes mixed response

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The experts said adequate care must be taken before implementing what is being touted as a "game-changer".

Lt Gen Sarath Chand appointed new vice army chief

Lt Gen Sarath Chand appointed new vice army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Lt Gen Sarath Chand was commissioned into the Garhwal Rifles in June 1979 and has had an outstanding professional career spanning over 38 years.

Rathore among 7 BJP MPs to contest Rajasthan assembly polls

Rathore among 7 BJP MPs to contest Rajasthan assembly polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Rajsamand MP Diya Kumari and Jaipur Rural MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore are among the seven BJP parliamentarians who will contest the Rajasthan Assembly polls, according to the first list of 41 candidates issued by the party on Monday.

Army warns of possible terror attack in south India

Army warns of possible terror attack in south India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Some abandoned boats have been recovered in the Sir Creek area, Lt Gen S K Saini, GOC-in-C of the Army's Southern Command, told reporters at an event near Pune.

Army Chief on two-day visit to Ladakh, reviews security situation

Army Chief on two-day visit to Ladakh, reviews security situation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

On the first day of his two-day visit to Ladakh, Gen Naravane held a series of meetings with top commanders about the evolving situation in the region as well as on India's overall combat readiness to deal with any eventualities, military sources said.

Infiltration bid foiled in JK; 3 terrorists nabbed with 10-kg IED, weapons

Infiltration bid foiled in JK; 3 terrorists nabbed with 10-kg IED, weapons

Rediff.com31 May 2023

After tracking the movement at about 1.30 am, the spokesperson said an Army ambush, on challenging them, was fired upon and in the retaliatory firefight some terrorists have been hit.

Rajasthan: 4 of 7 MPs BJP fielded win

Rajasthan: 4 of 7 MPs BJP fielded win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Four of seven Bharatiya Janata Party MPs who fought the Rajasthan assembly elections won their respective seats while three others lost the polls.

Army's new howitzer damaged while firing Indian ammunition

Army's new howitzer damaged while firing Indian ammunition

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

The barrel of the US-manufactured gun exploded during field trial in Pokhran.

Navy, Army decide to wind up Meghalaya mine rescue op

Navy, Army decide to wind up Meghalaya mine rescue op

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

However, the National Disaster Response Force, which has been engaged in the rescue operation since the day of the tragedy on December 13 last, will continue with their services.

Army foils infiltration bid by Pak's BAT, kills 5 intruders

Army foils infiltration bid by Pak's BAT, kills 5 intruders

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The BAT generally comprises special forces personnel of the Pakistani Army and terrorists.

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'.

After Iran's strike, China vows to protect Pakistan

After Iran's strike, China vows to protect Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

As China's Foreign Minister Sun Weidong visited Pakistan on a mediation mission, a statement from Foreign Ministry on Monday said it is maintaining close contacts with Pakistan and Iran to 'bridge their differences'.

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in strife-torn Manipur on Monday night to try restore peace by hammering out a solution between the warring communities.

BJP held celebrations on day soldiers died: Oppn

BJP held celebrations on day soldiers died: Oppn

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Colonel Manpreet Singh, Commanding Officer of 19 Rashtriya Rifles, Major Ashish Dhonack, and Deputy Superintendent Humayun Bhat were killed in the gunfight with terrorists that ensued in Garol area of Anantnag district early Wednesday.

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy after airstrike, recalls man in Teheran

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy after airstrike, recalls man in Teheran

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs said that the violation of Pakistan's sovereignty is "completely unacceptable" and warned of serious consequences.

Tendulkar, Kohli, Big B, Ambani, Adani among 7K invited for Ram temple opening

Tendulkar, Kohli, Big B, Ambani, Adani among 7K invited for Ram temple opening

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has sent invitations to 7,000 people, including 3,000 VVIPs, for the consecration.

Opposition seeks Bhagwat's apology for 'insulting' Army

Opposition seeks Bhagwat's apology for 'insulting' Army

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Leading the charge, Congress president Rahul Gandhi tweeted that Bhagwat's remark insulted the Indian tricolour.

Shivaji's 'Tiger Claws' set for journey to India from UK for exhibition

Shivaji's 'Tiger Claws' set for journey to India from UK for exhibition

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The MoU, expected to be signed on Tuesday, coincides with Maharashtra's 350th anniversary celebrations of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji. It is then expected to be dispatched to India later this year for an agreed period.

Pak intensifying efforts to push infiltrators in J-K: Army

Pak intensifying efforts to push infiltrators in J-K: Army

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Lt Gen Singh also said necessary security arrangements had been put in place to ensure peace and security.

Arunachal crash: Body of 5th personnel recovered, search ends

Arunachal crash: Body of 5th personnel recovered, search ends

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The advanced light helicopter (ALH), carrying five Army personnel including two pilots, was on regular sorties when it crashed at 10.43 am on Friday near Migging, around 25 km south of Tuting, he said.

8th round of talks candid, constructive, say Indian, Chinese armies

8th round of talks candid, constructive, say Indian, Chinese armies

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

In a joint statement, the two armies said it was agreed to earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and ensure that the frontline troops exercise restraint and avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation.

Army chief pays tribute to Kargil martyrs on Vijay Diwas

Army chief pays tribute to Kargil martyrs on Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The army is celebrating the 17th Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate the victory in the war against Pakistan.

Lanka 'processing' China's request to allow docking of research ship

Lanka 'processing' China's request to allow docking of research ship

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Sri Lanka is currently processing a request by China to allow a research ship to dock in the country, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday, a year after a visit by a Chinese spy vessel to the Island nation raised security concerns in India.

'My state Manipur is burning', Mary Kom cries for help

'My state Manipur is burning', Mary Kom cries for help

Rediff.com4 May 2023

So far, 4,000 people have been rescued by the forces from the violence-hit areas, and given shelter, he said, adding that more people are being shifted to safer places.

400 people trapped in landslides near Leh rescued

400 people trapped in landslides near Leh rescued

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

The army and police on Saturday rescued 400 civilians trapped in landslides at Khardung La Pass, the world's highest motorable road.

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Lou also spoke about China's tensions with neighbouring countries without directly mentioning the eastern Ladakh border standoff with India since May 2020 which resulted in the Galwan Valley clash in June of that year.

No 'median line': China sends 103 warplanes around Taiwan

No 'median line': China sends 103 warplanes around Taiwan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

China on Monday dismissed the existence of a 'median line' in the volatile Taiwan Strait after Taiwan's defence ministry said it detected a record 103 Chinese warplanes flying around the self-ruled island in a 24-hour period.

CBI books 5 Lt Col-ranked officers in Army recruitment scam

CBI books 5 Lt Col-ranked officers in Army recruitment scam

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The agency has booked 23 Army personnel and civilians, including relatives of officers, for allegedly demanding bribe and facilitating bribery, they said.

Why Army chief visited the Eastern Command

Why Army chief visited the Eastern Command

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday made his first visit to the Eastern Command after taking over the office and also went to the forward areas at the international borders with China.

Army will continue to work through 'day and night': Army Chief

Army will continue to work through 'day and night': Army Chief

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag on Wednesday said the forces would continue to work through "day and night" to render relief to the affected people in Kashmir.

Searching For Survivors: Hope Against Hope

Searching For Survivors: Hope Against Hope

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

According to Ashraf Al Qudra, the health ministry spokesperson in Gaza, 4,104 children, 2,641 women and 611 elderly individuals are among the casualties.

Ceasefire in Gaza is not peace as long as Hamas clings to destruction: Biden

Ceasefire in Gaza is not peace as long as Hamas clings to destruction: Biden

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Biden also called for Israel to respect humanitarian law and minimise the loss of civilian life, saying he counselled Israeli officials during his trip to Tel Aviv "against letting their hurt and rage mislead them into making mistakes we ourselves have made in the past."

Indian Army tests 'Air Cavalry' concept

Indian Army tests 'Air Cavalry' concept

Rediff.com13 May 2018

This being done by the Indian Army, with an eye on the future, which is focusing on strengthening its combative air assets by procuring attack helicopters.

Militants gun down 2 Manipur policemen, women block road to airport

Militants gun down 2 Manipur policemen, women block road to airport

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

A large number of women from Malom in Imphal West district blocked the road to the airport in protest against the killing of the policemen in Moreh.

US okays sale of 31 Predator drones to India in $4-bn deal

US okays sale of 31 Predator drones to India in $4-bn deal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The Agency said it has delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on Thursday.

'Shehzada wants to become nawab': BJP dubs Rahul as Mir Jafar

'Shehzada wants to become nawab': BJP dubs Rahul as Mir Jafar

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The BJP spokesperson also alleged that it was not the first time that Gandhi has "spoken against India" overseas.

Army foils infiltration bid in Poonch; 2 terrorists killed

Army foils infiltration bid in Poonch; 2 terrorists killed

Rediff.com10 May 2014

Army troops foiled an infiltration bid in the Poonch sector of Jammu region in which two militants were killed.

Raid on NewsClick a 'distraction', says Oppn; govt reacts

Raid on NewsClick a 'distraction', says Oppn; govt reacts

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Delhi Police's Special Cell Tuesday morning conducted raids at 30 premises connected with online portal NewsClick as well as its journalists' houses, triggering outrage against the action among scribes.

Army officer killed in Nagaland encounter, 3 terrorists shot dead

Army officer killed in Nagaland encounter, 3 terrorists shot dead

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Three terrorists of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and an Assam Rifles (AR) officer were killed in an encounter in Mon district of Nagaland, a defence spokesman said on Wednesday.