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Assam: Insurgent leader shot dead

Assam: Insurgent leader shot dead

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

The commander-in-chief of ethnic insurgent outfit Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KLPT) was shot dead in an encounter with a joint police and Army team in Karbi Anglong district of Assam early Tuesday morning.

'Not enough done': Biden slams Israel over killing of Gaza aid workers

'Not enough done': Biden slams Israel over killing of Gaza aid workers

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Seven aid workers who were working for the World Central Kitchen, a charity delivering food to besieged Palestinians, were killed in the Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Tuesday. The victims comprised three British nationals, an Australian, a Polish national, an American-Canadian dual citizen and a Palestinian.

Security forces gun down Pak intruder, nab 2 with 17 kg drugs in Poonch

Security forces gun down Pak intruder, nab 2 with 17 kg drugs in Poonch

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Officials said the infiltration attempt by three suspected terrorists was foiled in Shahpur sector around 2.15 am when troops guarding the LoC picked up their movement and engaged them in a gunfight.

'MHA has a list of Manipur terrorists'

'MHA has a list of Manipur terrorists'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'There is a list with the Ministry of Home Affairs that has the details and names of the terrorist organisations that attack the Indian Army.'

3 years since Galwan: India boosts infra, surveillance, combat readiness at LAC

3 years since Galwan: India boosts infra, surveillance, combat readiness at LAC

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

India has significantly enhanced military infrastructure, surveillance and combat capabilities along the nearly 3,500 km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China since the deadly clashes in Galwan valley in 2020, sources in the defence establishment said Wednesday on the eve of the third anniversary of the hostilities.

Mistaken as militants, 2 civilians killed by army in Meghalaya

Mistaken as militants, 2 civilians killed by army in Meghalaya

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Two persons including a schoolteacher, riding a motorcycle, were shot dead by the army in Meghalaya's North Garo Hills district, an incident which the Army said took place because it mistook them as armed militants.

Why Israeli police are in touch with a Kerala town

Why Israeli police are in touch with a Kerala town

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Hundreds of tailors from a local apparel unit in Kannur have been working tirelessly to get the uniform shirts ready for the Israel police force for the past eight years.

Poonch attack: 12 detained for questioning, Jaish proxy claims responsibility

Poonch attack: 12 detained for questioning, Jaish proxy claims responsibility

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The entire area has been cordoned off while drones and sniffer dogs are being used to sniff out the terrorists that might be hiding in the area, they said.

Lashkar terrorist Abu Bakr shot dead in Sopore encounter

Lashkar terrorist Abu Bakr shot dead in Sopore encounter

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The security forces eventually blasted the building where he was hiding and firing from, media reports said.

4 days after Poonch terror attack, over 40 detained for questioning

4 days after Poonch terror attack, over 40 detained for questioning

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

More than 40 persons have been detained for questioning as part of a massive operation currently underway to track down the terrorists involved in the Poonch terror attack, officials said on Monday.

Fresh headache for India as ISIS seeks foothold in Pakistan

Fresh headache for India as ISIS seeks foothold in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Pakistan, which is witnessing an influx of Tehreek-i-Taliban terrorists in significant numbers in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's tribal districts, is also facing a threat from the Islamic State (ISIS) which is trying to establish a foothold in the country, the ministry of interior has said.

One dead in attack on Kabul charity

One dead in attack on Kabul charity

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

A suicide bomber targeted the humanitarian organisation Care in the Shar-e-Naw area and gunmen then stormed the building.

Operation Kaveri: 534 Indians evacuated from Sudan so far

Operation Kaveri: 534 Indians evacuated from Sudan so far

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Under its evacuation mission 'Operation Kaveri ', India has set up a transit facility at Jeddah and all the Indians have been taken to the Saudi Arabian city after their evacuation from Sudan.

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Over seven months of violence severely hit businesses, schools, colleges and other institutions, besides disrupting transportation and communication networks. It also affected the agrarian sector, considered the mainstay of the state economy.

5 Indians among 388 from 27 countries evacuated by France from Sudan

5 Indians among 388 from 27 countries evacuated by France from Sudan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

France has evacuated some Indians along with citizens of 27 other countries as part of its evacuation mission from violence-hit Sudan.

Hizbul terrorist, bodyguard killed in J-K infiltration bid

Hizbul terrorist, bodyguard killed in J-K infiltration bid

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

A self-styled divisional commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen was killed along with his bodyguard as security forces foiled an infiltration attempt and a conspiracy by the proscribed outfit to revive its activities in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district early on Monday, officials said.

India now a 'major power': Chinese scholar

India now a 'major power': Chinese scholar

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

India has emerged as a 'major power' by achieving outstanding results in economic development and social governance and its transformation as a stronger, assertive country has made it a 'new geopolitical factor', according to a commentary by a Chinese scholar in a state-run newspaper in Beijing.

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna Apna?), there are numerous instances of its presence.

Imran Khan injured in 'assassination bid', 1 dead

Imran Khan injured in 'assassination bid', 1 dead

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Senator Faisal Javed, who was injured when a bullet grazed his face, said that a party worker was killed during the attack, while another was severely injured.

Militant shot dead near LoC in Kupwara

Militant shot dead near LoC in Kupwara

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

"The troops along LoC in Tangdhar sector observed some suspicious movement past midnight. On being challenged, the militant opened fire at Army positions which was retaliated," an Army spokesman said in Srinagar.

Over 68,000 soldiers airlifted to Ladakh post Galwan

Over 68,000 soldiers airlifted to Ladakh post Galwan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Over 68,000 Army soldiers, around 90 tanks and other weapon systems were airlifted by the Indian Air Force to eastern Ladakh from across the country for rapid deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) after the deadly clashes in the Galwan Valley, top sources in defence and security establishment said.

Veteran recalls Partition, travelling with corpses

Veteran recalls Partition, travelling with corpses

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

They travelled for almost three days in a train with dead bodies, witnessing bloodshed and massacre across the new border that was created between India and the new-formed Pakistan.

3 soldiers, civilian killed as terrorist ambush army convoy

3 soldiers, civilian killed as terrorist ambush army convoy

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Two officers -- Lt Colonel Mukesh Jha and Major Amardeep Singh -- are among the five injured army personnel.

PHOTOS: Uri army camp attack worst since 2002

PHOTOS: Uri army camp attack worst since 2002

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Images from the deadly terrorist attack and its aftermath.

Kashmiri Pandit's Killers Gunned Down

Kashmiri Pandit's Killers Gunned Down

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Two terrorists believed to be behind Sunday's killing of a Kashmiri Pandit were gunned down early on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces inside a mosque in south Kashmir's Pulwama district. An Indian Army jawan was also killed.

J-K court rejects closure report in 17-year-old soldier's murder cas

J-K court rejects closure report in 17-year-old soldier's murder cas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Judicial magistrate, first class, Banihal, Manmohan Kumar also directed the superintendent of police, Ramban to monitor the investigation in the case and conclude it within a period of three months.

Army kills four terrorists in Kashmir

Army kills four terrorists in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Four heavily-armed terrorists were killed in a three-day counter-infiltration operation launched by Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Handwara area of north Kashmir, an army official said today.

Army thwarts fresh attempts by China to change status quo in Pangong Lake

Army thwarts fresh attempts by China to change status quo in Pangong Lake

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Army Spokesperson Colonel Aman Anand said troops from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) 'violated' the consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements on the ongoing standoff in eastern Ladakh, and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo.

Richa Chadha apologies amid backlash over 'Galwan says hi' tweet

Richa Chadha apologies amid backlash over 'Galwan says hi' tweet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

On Wednesday, Richa had reacted to Northern Army Commander Lt General Upendra Dwivedi's statement that the Indian Army is ready to execute orders like taking back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Leo Review: Among Vijay's Best

Leo Review: Among Vijay's Best

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Leo is a good entertainer with interesting twists you wouldn't guess, applauds Divya Nair.

Nepal: 3 Indians among 30 dead in Hudhud-triggered blizzard

Nepal: 3 Indians among 30 dead in Hudhud-triggered blizzard

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

An Indian was among 21 trekkers killed while 85 others remained missing after being hit by one of the worst snowstorms in western Nepal on Wednesday.

Operation Kaveri: India brings back home 186 more citizens from Sudan

Operation Kaveri: India brings back home 186 more citizens from Sudan

Rediff.com1 May 2023

On Sunday, 229 Indians arrived in Bengaluru while 365 people reached Delhi the day before.

Imran Khan indicted in Toshakhana case; handed over to NAB for 8 days

Imran Khan indicted in Toshakhana case; handed over to NAB for 8 days

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Khan was arrested on Tuesday in the case, sparking massive country-wide protests by his supporters.

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.

Army kills Pak intruder, foils plan to disrupt J&K panchayat poll

Army kills Pak intruder, foils plan to disrupt J&K panchayat poll

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The recoveries made from the gunned-down terrorist included two assault rifles along with two magazines and 234 rounds of bullets, five pistols with 10 magazines and 60 rounds, 15 hand grenades and 12 fuses for IEDs.

Night-blind army tank falls into ditch, 2 troopers dead

Night-blind army tank falls into ditch, 2 troopers dead

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Two army personnel were killed when a tank tumbled into a 20-ft-deep water-logged ditch during a military exercise near Phagwara in Punjab, police said on Wednesday.

'Given the tragedy, could the army refuse to assist?'

'Given the tragedy, could the army refuse to assist?'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

'These combat engineer units are used in war for building bridges for advancing troops.' 'Instead of training by building bridges over the Mula and Mutha rivers in Pune, they will practice by building bridges in Mumbai,' Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat tells Ajai Shukla.

Army officer killed in training drill in Rajasthan

Army officer killed in training drill in Rajasthan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

A major rank official of the Indian Army died during a training exercise in western sector near the Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan.

Russia bombs Ukrainian sites in retaliation for Belgorod attack, 3 killed

Russia bombs Ukrainian sites in retaliation for Belgorod attack, 3 killed

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

In the reprisal attacks, several missiles struck the city of Kharkiv with two children among those injured, the Ukrainian military said.

BSF jawan killed, 2 soldiers hurt in firing by suspected Kuki terrorists in Manipur

BSF jawan killed, 2 soldiers hurt in firing by suspected Kuki terrorists in Manipur

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The injured have been air evacuated to Mantripukhri and search operations are in progress, the Army's SpearCorps headquartered in Dimapur said on Twitter.