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Two BSF posts to be renamed after Operation Sindoor martyrs

Two BSF posts to be renamed after Operation Sindoor martyrs

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Chawdhary announced this after laying a wreath at the Amar Prahari memorial at the BS Headquarters in Jammu in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.

Srinagar Gets First Multiplex!

Srinagar Gets First Multiplex!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The multiplex will have three movie theatres with a combined seating capacity of approximately 520 people.

India, Pakistan use military hotline to ease border tensions

India, Pakistan use military hotline to ease border tensions

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan firmed up the arrangement on stopping military actions on May 10 after four days of fierce offensives between the two sides that triggered fears of a wider conflict.

Strong army necessary for peace, says Modi

Strong army necessary for peace, says Modi

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he has accorded highest priority to the modernisation of defence forces as strong security was necessary for an atmosphere of peace, amity and harmony in the country.

PHOTOS: On maiden visit to J-K, PM Modi honours fallen soldiers

PHOTOS: On maiden visit to J-K, PM Modi honours fallen soldiers

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Suggesting that the train be named 'Shree Shakti Express', Modi, who is on his maiden visit to J and K after assuming power, said the state has gone through many "problems and difficulties" and the country wants it to be "prosperous and peaceful".

SEE: Army commemorates 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas

SEE: Army commemorates 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, General Officer Commanding of the Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps laid a wreath at the iconic Kargil War Memorial in Drass on behalf of the nation and paid tribute to the gallant heroes, Col Kalia said.

Nation pays homage to Col Mahadik who died fighting terrorists in Kashmir

Nation pays homage to Col Mahadik who died fighting terrorists in Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

In the wreath laying ceremony for the slain Colonel Santosh Mahadik in Srinagar, all the officers and the jawans of the 41 RR paid their tributes to him.

Be Prepared For Another War!

Be Prepared For Another War!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

India needs to be technologically and militarily prepared to defend itself from both Pakistan and China, alerts Ramesh Menon.

Operation Sindoor: The Precision Of Surprise

Operation Sindoor: The Precision Of Surprise

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'You can be sure that the Pakistanis knew when the Indian Air Force aircraft took off, which type these were, and what their likely targets were.' 'The question was: How would they determine that the IAF wanted to fire, and when to bounce them?', notes Shekhar Gupta.

Valley security reviewed amid grenade blast in Budgam

Valley security reviewed amid grenade blast in Budgam

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

The overall security situation in Kashmir Valley was reviewed at the core group meeting held on Saturday at the headquarters of army's 15 corps in the high security Badami Bagh cantonment area.

Why India cannot afford to give up Siachen

Why India cannot afford to give up Siachen

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The strategic advantage accruing to India in Siachen should not be given up for apparent short-term political gains. Giving up Siachen as a gesture of friendship would also mean that its recapture would be extremely expensive to India in men and material, says Vikram Sood.

Army bids a tearful adieu to Hyderpora attack martyrs

Army bids a tearful adieu to Hyderpora attack martyrs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Army on Wednesday bid a tearful adieu to eight soldiers who were killed in a brazen militant attack at Hyderpora bypass in the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday.

Army pays rich tributes to braveheart dog 'Zoom'

Army pays rich tributes to braveheart dog 'Zoom'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

In a solemn ceremony at Chinar War Memorial, Badami Bagh Cantonment Srinagar, Chinar Corps commander, Lt Gen ADS Aujla, and all ranks paid homage to the gallant soldier.

PM pays tribute to Army martyrs in Kashmir

PM pays tribute to Army martyrs in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives while protecting the borders in Jammu and Kashmir.

Why China Shield's Pakistan's Terror Agenda

Why China Shield's Pakistan's Terror Agenda

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'It is typical of China's strategic deception of making virtue out of necessity,' observes Rup Narayan Das.

'We Have Shown The Ability To Hit But Also To Stop'

'We Have Shown The Ability To Hit But Also To Stop'

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'We do not want to fall into a trap of uncontrolled escalation or all out conflict.' 'When the need arises we will do that.'

Cop, terrorist killed in first encounter in J-K since abrogation of Art 370

Cop, terrorist killed in first encounter in J-K since abrogation of Art 370

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

SPO Ahmad succumbed to injuries while SI Parihar has been admitted to the army hospital.

J-K DSP Davinder Singh's gallantry medal 'forfeited'

J-K DSP Davinder Singh's gallantry medal 'forfeited'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

According to the order, Singh was awarded Jammu and Kashmir's highest police award in 2018.

Security tightened as PM Modi set to address rally in Srinagar

Security tightened as PM Modi set to address rally in Srinagar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Srinagar is under a massive security blanket for the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's poll rally on Monday afternoon.

Nation pays homage to the Kargil Martyrs

Nation pays homage to the Kargil Martyrs

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

India is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the historic 1999 Kargil conflict, which was termed 'Operation Vijay' by the Indian Army. To commemorate the event, the day of celebrations is marked as the 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'. It was on this day 20 years ago that the Indian Army managed to make the Pakistani forces withdraw along the Line of Control, hoisting the tricolour atop the high-altitude Kargil, in Jammu-Kashmir.

NIA arrests ex-BJP candidate in case related to Davinder Singh

NIA arrests ex-BJP candidate in case related to Davinder Singh

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The accused, identified as Tariq Mir, a resident of Maldoora of Shopian district in south Kashmir, was the fifth person arrested in the case which came to light when Singh was arrested along with three terrorists including a most wanted Hizbul Mujahideen commander in January this year.

Sitharaman visits forward areas along LoC in Kashmir

Sitharaman visits forward areas along LoC in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

The defence minister will review the security situation along the Line of Control in the Valley and Line of Actual Control in the Ladakh region.

Pakistan rally hails Charlie Hebdo attackers

Pakistan rally hails Charlie Hebdo attackers

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

'Death to Hebdo publications' chanted dozens of people in Peshawar in Pakistan, and kissed posters of the two terrorists who were shot dead by the French police in Paris last week following the Charlie Hebdo massacre. The 'rally' was organised by a local preacher, who led a few dozen people in prayers for the two dead terrorist brothers -- Said and Cherif Kouachi -- who gunned down 12 at the Charlie Hebdo magazine office in Paris on January 7.

Cop dead, 3 injured as terrorists attack police bus in Jammu-Kashmir

Cop dead, 3 injured as terrorists attack police bus in Jammu-Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The bus carrying personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police came under fire from the terrorists in the evening. The vehicle was going from Bemina to Zewan, a police official said.

Armed forces rescue over 76,500 people in flood-ravaged J-K

Armed forces rescue over 76,500 people in flood-ravaged J-K

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The armed forces have rescued over 76,500 people in the flood-ravaged parts of Jammu and Kashmir where around 30,000 troops along with 80 transport aircraft and helicopters including the world's biggest Mi-26T chopper have been deployed for the relief operations.

30 Srinagar girls ignore terror warning, head out for tour

30 Srinagar girls ignore terror warning, head out for tour

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Ignoring the warning of women's outfit Dukhtaran-e-Millat, a group of 30 girl students from various schools in Srinagar have embarked on an Army-sponsored educational tour.

Shopian: Top Hizb commander among 3 terrorists killed

Shopian: Top Hizb commander among 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

The slain armymen are Sepoy Ilayaraja P, from TN, and Sepoy Gawai Sumedh Waman, from Maha.

Lt Gen J S Sandhu takes charge of Chinar Corps, which guards LoC

Lt Gen J S Sandhu takes charge of Chinar Corps, which guards LoC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Commissioned into the 5th Gorkha Rifles regiment, he has had an illustrious military career spanning 36 years during which he held several prestigious command, staff and instructional appointments

Kashmir paralysed for 51st straight day as curfew continues

Kashmir paralysed for 51st straight day as curfew continues

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

At least 25 persons were injured in clashes between protestors and security forces in Kashmir on Saturday.

Bullet-ridden body of Army jawan abducted by terrorists found

Bullet-ridden body of Army jawan abducted by terrorists found

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Aurangzeb was abducted when he was on his way home in Rajouri district for Eid celebrations.

Pak police kill LeJ founding member, 3 others in 'encounter'

Pak police kill LeJ founding member, 3 others in 'encounter'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

A top commander of outlawed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi was on Thursday killed along with three other militants in an "encounter" with the police in Lahore.

3 terrorists gunned down in encounter in Kashmir; major, 4 personnel killed

3 terrorists gunned down in encounter in Kashmir; major, 4 personnel killed

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

One of the terrorists was under the scanner of investigators for his role in the CRPF convoy attack.

Govt acted against army men accused of shooting teenagers: Modi

Govt acted against army men accused of shooting teenagers: Modi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said for the first time in 30 years that a government has acted against army men responsible for killing two innocent teenagers in Budgam recently.

DSP Davinder Singh sheltered terrorists at his home

DSP Davinder Singh sheltered terrorists at his home

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Singh, who was decorated with President Police Medal about four months ago, continued to be grilled by a team of police and intelligence investigators.

SOS Kashmir: No power, phone lines down, lakhs homeless

SOS Kashmir: No power, phone lines down, lakhs homeless

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Over 150 people have been killed and lakhs have been stranded in Jammu and Kashmir, which has been hit by the worst floods in five decades.

JK floods: When army helped reunite children with their parents

JK floods: When army helped reunite children with their parents

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Apart from rescuing hundreds of lives during the devastating deluge that wreaked havoc in the region, the army also took care of several babies born at government hospitals.

Army says Pak pushing infiltrators, captures two

Army says Pak pushing infiltrators, captures two

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

In the video clip, the captured Pakistani nationals identified themselves as Mohammad Khalil and Mohammad Nazim, hailing from Rawalpindi area of Pakistan.

25 injured in fresh clashes in Kashmir, death toll rises to 68

25 injured in fresh clashes in Kashmir, death toll rises to 68

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Curfew from the south Kashmir town was briefly lifted on Saturday morning after remaining in force for 49 days.

Is Masood Azhar suffering from renal failure?

Is Masood Azhar suffering from renal failure?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The founder of the dreaded terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed undergoes regular dialysis at an army hospital in Rawalpindi in Pakistan.

Army hospital in Srinagar gives a new lease of life to flood victims

Army hospital in Srinagar gives a new lease of life to flood victims

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

At a time when almost the entire healthcare infrastructure in Srinagar city has been rendered ineffective by the devastating floods, the Army's 92 Base Hospital has saved the lives of more than 300 people including 35 newborns.