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Despite army chief's warning, stones pelted, Pak flags raised in Kashmir

Despite army chief's warning, stones pelted, Pak flags raised in Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Despite Army Chief Bipin Rawat's stern message, Kashmiri youths on Friday waved Pakistani and Islamic State flags and pelted stones at security forces in old Srinagar city.

BJP leader shot dead in Muzaffarnagar

BJP leader shot dead in Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

A local Bharatiya Janata Party leader was today shot dead by two unidentified assailants while he was out for a morning walk, sparking protest by party workers.

44 people killed, 100 hurt in suicide attack at Pak political party's meeting

44 people killed, 100 hurt in suicide attack at Pak political party's meeting

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The explosion took place at 4 pm at the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl workers' convention in Khar, the capital of Bajaur tribal district.

How Hamas infiltrated Israel by land, sea and air

How Hamas infiltrated Israel by land, sea and air

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

In an unprecedented attack that few Israelis saw coming on the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah on Saturday, Hamas fired thousands of rockets and sent dozens of fighters into Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip.

How the army taught the Chinese a lesson

How the army taught the Chinese a lesson

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The Chinese probably thought that brutal assault was a knock-out, but they had not counted on the ingenuity, loyalty and courage of battle-trained Indian officers and jawans.

Journalists, police clash at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore

Journalists, police clash at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Video clips showed police officials and the journalists engaged in heated arguments

Thailand siege: 3 journalists shot dead

Thailand siege: 3 journalists shot dead

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Gunbattles broke out between the Thailand military and protesters inside the Red Shirts rally base in central Bangkok on Wednesday morning.

6 dead, over a dozen missing as rains lash Kerala

6 dead, over a dozen missing as rains lash Kerala

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Heavy rains pounded south and central Kerala on Saturday wreaking havoc in many parts with some people feared missing in the landslides that occurred in hilly areas bordering Kottayam and Idukki districts prompting the state government to seek the assistance of the Army and Air Force for rescue operations.

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.

Kashmiris helping terrorists are 'anti-nationals': Army Chief

Kashmiris helping terrorists are 'anti-nationals': Army Chief

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The stern message from Rawat came a day after three soldiers faced heavy stone-pelting at Parray Mohalla of Bandipore in north Kashmir when they were about to launch an operation against terrorists holed up there.

Priyanka Or Kareena: Who Will You Watch?

Priyanka Or Kareena: Who Will You Watch?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Kareena in a Kalimpong murder mystery, Priyanka in a Hollywood rom-com, a South Korean style western and lots, lots more on OTT this week.

Imran Khan's supporters attack Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif's house

Imran Khan's supporters attack Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif's house

Rediff.com11 May 2023

According to police, over 500 miscreants from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party reached the Model Town Lahore residence of the prime minister in the early hours of Wednesday and set ablaze vehicles parked over there.

Indian Army commandos cross over LoC, kill 3 Pakistani soldiers

Indian Army commandos cross over LoC, kill 3 Pakistani soldiers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The daring action is in retaliation to the ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC on Saturday.

Army donates blood to save ULFA woman's life

Army donates blood to save ULFA woman's life

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

In an irony of sorts, army personnel donated blood to save an injured woman cadre of United Liberation Front of Asom captured during an encounter in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya. The woman militant, Tezimalla Rabha, was injured in the thigh during an encounter with personnel of the army's Red Horns Division in East Garo Hills on December 22, 2008 during which two other ULFA militants were shot dead, an army official said on Thursday.

12 Maoists shot dead in Nepal

12 Maoists shot dead in Nepal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

All five zones, including the Kathmandu valley, were badly affected by the strike. Schools and colleges and major markets remained shut. Vehicular traffic was thin.

7 dead as IAF chopper crashes near Tawang

7 dead as IAF chopper crashes near Tawang

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The crash of the Mi-17 V5 took place at around 6 am when it was on a maintenance mission.

PIX: 'I survived the avalanche thanks to army's help'

PIX: 'I survived the avalanche thanks to army's help'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Mukhtar Ahmad meets Abdul Rafique Lone who miraculously survived a deadly avalanche at Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir, all thanks to timely rescue operations by Indian army paratroopers.

Army Chief among 19 awarded PVSM, 2 soldiers get Kirti Chakra

Army Chief among 19 awarded PVSM, 2 soldiers get Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Nine army men have been awarded Shaurya Chakra, the third highest peacetime gallantry award.

Dedicated Phone Lines To End Manipur Rumours

Dedicated Phone Lines To End Manipur Rumours

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Rumour-mongering has largely affected the process to calm down the situation and bring peace in troubled Manipur.

Army foils infiltration bid; Pak intruder killed along LoC

Army foils infiltration bid; Pak intruder killed along LoC

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Army troops have scuttled an infiltration bid from across the border and shot dead a Pakistani intruder in Rajouri district along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

Fire rages on in Jaipur, 9 feared dead

Fire rages on in Jaipur, 9 feared dead

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

The toll in the fire at Indian Oil Corporation's fuel depot outside Jaipur may rise to nine, as six missing employees are now feared dead, even as fire fighters and the Army worked to contain the blaze that has burnt nearly Rs 150 crore worth of auto fuel.

We sowed seeds of terrorism: Pak minister on Peshawar blast

We sowed seeds of terrorism: Pak minister on Peshawar blast

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

'Worshippers weren't killed during prayers even in India or Israel but it happened in Pakistan'

21 dead as mini-bus falls into gorge on Jammu-Srinagar national highway

21 dead as mini-bus falls into gorge on Jammu-Srinagar national highway

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The vehicle was on its way to Ramban town from Banihal when the accident occurred around 9.55 am. The driver lost control over the "overcrowded" vehicle which rolled down the deep gorge at Kela Morh near Maroof, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban range, Rafiq-ul-Hassan, said.

Poonch attack: Terrorists used steel bullets, decamped with soldiers' weapons

Poonch attack: Terrorists used steel bullets, decamped with soldiers' weapons

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

They said a sniper is believed to have targeted the truck from the front before the other terrorists sprayed bullets and lobbed grenades on it.

This 2021 study warned about devastation in Sikkim

This 2021 study warned about devastation in Sikkim

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A study by an international team of researchers had warned two year ago that the South Lhonak lake in Sikkim may burst in the future and significantly impact the downstream region.

J&K: Mentally-challenged boy shot dead

J&K: Mentally-challenged boy shot dead

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

A mentally-challenged boy was shot dead by security personnel after he allegedly tried to intrude into a J&K army camp in the wee hours on Friday.

'Hum sab Indian hai; udhar bhi aur idhar bhi'

'Hum sab Indian hai; udhar bhi aur idhar bhi'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

At a time when Manipur is burning, voices like Colonel Sapam's serve as a healing balm. 'These are voices that need to heard and their stories of peace and reconciliation must be retold -- over and over again.

Nepal plane crash: Bodies of 2 more Indians identified

Nepal plane crash: Bodies of 2 more Indians identified

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Nepalese authorities on Tuesday started handing over to family members the bodies of those killed in the January 14 crash of a Yeti Airlines passenger plane with 72 people on board.

Flood situation in Assam worsens; 1 more dead, 7.18 lakh affected

Flood situation in Assam worsens; 1 more dead, 7.18 lakh affected

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Thursday with one more person losing his life and nearly 7.18 lakh people in 27 districts remaining affected by the deluge, an official bulletin said.

2 dead, 23 injured as building collapses in Solan

2 dead, 23 injured as building collapses in Solan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

The Indian Army has been called for rescue operation and four people have been rescued till now.

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Imagine for a soldier -- first you conquer territory after fighting a fierce battle, suffer casualties and then you are ordered to come back to your side of the International Border in India.'

Pak army gains ground in Swat Valley

Pak army gains ground in Swat Valley

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

A large number of militants led by radical cleric Maulana Fazlullah have fled the Swat valley and adjoining Shangla district in the North West Frontier Province. After more than two weeks of fierce clashes with the security forces, key militant leaders had also gone into hiding, the army said.

Army called as Bengal reels under floods

Army called as Bengal reels under floods

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

About 6,500 persons were sheltered in 67 relief camps opened in various districts.

Pak army chief signs death warrants of 6 terrorists

Pak army chief signs death warrants of 6 terrorists

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Pakistan army chief General Raheel Sharif on Thursday signed death warrants of six terrorist, whose execution was pending.

Pervez Musharraf laid to rest in Karachi

Pervez Musharraf laid to rest in Karachi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Several retired and serving military officers attend Pervez Musharraf's funeral prayers.

Situation in Sudan very tense, focusing on safety of Indians: Govt

Situation in Sudan very tense, focusing on safety of Indians: Govt

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Arindam Bagchi said India is keeping a close watch on developments in Sudan.

'She called to say goodbye'

'She called to say goodbye'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'We could hear from the phone the bombing and the shooting and the Arab screaming.'

Anyone who picks up a gun in Kashmir will be eliminated: Army

Anyone who picks up a gun in Kashmir will be eliminated: Army

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Corps Commander Lt Gen K J S Dhillon of the Chinar Corps also requested mothers of Kashmiri militants to persuade their sons to surrender.

Embattled Morsi rejects army's 48-hour ultimatum

Embattled Morsi rejects army's 48-hour ultimatum

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Egypt's first democratically elected President Mohammed Morsi on Tuesday rebuffed the powerful army's 48-hour ultimatum to resolve the deadly political crisis, saying he would not permit "any step backward" and would pursue his national reconciliation plans.

B'desh votes on Sunday; PM Hasina poised to win another term

B'desh votes on Sunday; PM Hasina poised to win another term

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The main Opposition BNP of former premier Khaleda Zia, 78, who is under house arrest, is boycotting the elections amidst violence.