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Gujarat CID grills 20 'dunki' flight passengers sent back by France

Gujarat CID grills 20 'dunki' flight passengers sent back by France

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

According to a senior state Crime Investigation Department official, those passengers included at least 60 from Gujarat, who have already reached their respective native places in the state.

Pak denial of beheading of soldiers not credible: Jaitley

Pak denial of beheading of soldiers not credible: Jaitley

Rediff.com3 May 2017

He said such an act cannot be carried out without the "protection, participation or the actual indulgence" of the army.

Ex-Army man turned Lashkar terrorist arrested in Delhi

Ex-Army man turned Lashkar terrorist arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The Delhi police has arrested an alleged member of Lashkar-e-Tayiba module operating in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara, officials said on Tuesday.

8 fresh forest fires in 24 hours in U'khand; Army joins IAF to douse fire

8 fresh forest fires in 24 hours in U'khand; Army joins IAF to douse fire

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Efforts have also intensified to extinguish the raging forest fires in the state, especially in the worst-affected areas of Nainital, Haldwani and Ramnagar forest divisions, forest officials here said on Sunday.

PMO says statement on LoC killing not changed at its behest

PMO says statement on LoC killing not changed at its behest

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The Prime Minister's Office on Thursday night rubbished as "mischievous" the reports that a statement on the killing of five Indian soldiers on the Line of Control was changed at its behest. "Such allegations being made are mischievous and have no basis," a PMO spokesman said.

Army foils another infiltration bid in Kashmir, 3 terrorists killed

Army foils another infiltration bid in Kashmir, 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

This is the third infiltration attempt that has been foiled by the army in north Kashmir over the past fortnight.

India attacks Pak army admin HQ near Poonch

India attacks Pak army admin HQ near Poonch

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The Pakistani army had shelled the brigade headquarters and other Indian military formations in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch on October 23.

Hamas attacker says their mission was 'simply to kill'

Hamas attacker says their mission was 'simply to kill'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Israel's Shin Bet released footage on Wednesday of a Hamas terrorist describing his actions in Southern Israel during the October 7 onslaught.

CRPF officer killed in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh; 4 suspects detained

CRPF officer killed in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh; 4 suspects detained

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The incident took place in the morning under Jagargunda police station area when a team of the CRPF's 165th battalion was out on an anti-Maoist operation, a police official said.

INLD Haryana president Nafe Singh Rathee, party worker shot dead

INLD Haryana president Nafe Singh Rathee, party worker shot dead

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Three private gunmen hired by Rathee for security also suffered injuries in the attack.

Army foils infiltration bid along Line of Control

Army foils infiltration bid along Line of Control

Rediff.com18 May 2014

The Army on Sunday foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control in the Rajouri district of Jammu region.

Pak violates truce, targets jawans during rescue operation

Pak violates truce, targets jawans during rescue operation

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Violating the ceasefire, Pakistani troops on Monday fired at Indian soldiers while they were trying to rescue two porters who were wounded in twin blasts along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.

Another infiltration bid foiled in Kashmir, 6 terrorists killed

Another infiltration bid foiled in Kashmir, 6 terrorists killed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

In the current year, army foiled 23 infiltration attempts killing 39 armed intruders along the LoC.

No relaxation in quarantine for Indian team in Australia

No relaxation in quarantine for Indian team in Australia

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Indian cricket team's much-anticipated tour of Australia will begin either in Adelaide or Brisbane instead of favoured Perth after Western Australia state government made it clear that there won't be any relaxation in quarantine guidelines in their territory.

Israeli player leaves Turkey after detention over Gaza protest

Israeli player leaves Turkey after detention over Gaza protest

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Turkey detains Israeli player over '100 days' message on wrist

Khawaja slams ICC again; denied 'dove of peace' on bat

Khawaja slams ICC again; denied 'dove of peace' on bat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Khawaja accuses ICC of double standards over Gaza support

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

We share details after execution: Army chief on beheading of soldiers

We share details after execution: Army chief on beheading of soldiers

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Army chief hints at retaliation for soldiers' beheading by Pakistan.

Pak hand in mutilation of soldier's body in Machhil: Army

Pak hand in mutilation of soldier's body in Machhil: Army

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The army on Monday said Pakistan had a "direct role" in the mutilation of a soldier's body along the Line of Control in Machhil sector of Kupwara district on November 22.

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.

Maoists open fire at CRPF commandos in Chhattisgarh, none hurt

Maoists open fire at CRPF commandos in Chhattisgarh, none hurt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

A joint team of multiple forces are undertaking the offensive to target some senior and most-wanted Naxal commanders, official sources said.

Can India maintain Davis Cup dominance vs Pakistan?

Can India maintain Davis Cup dominance vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Davis Cup: Strong Indian team is firm favourite against Pakistan in historic clash

We failed: Israel security chief on Hamas attack

We failed: Israel security chief on Hamas attack

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Bar, in his first comments following the surprise attack that has left everybody shell-shocked in Israel, said the ISA 'failed to generate' a warning.

India responding to LoC aggression; 15 Pak soldiers killed in a week

India responding to LoC aggression; 15 Pak soldiers killed in a week

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Firing mortar shells and using automatic weapons, Pakistani troops targeted civilian areas and forward security posts along the International Border and Line of Control in Jammu, Kathua, Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

No proof if Seema Haider is a Pakistani spy: UP police

No proof if Seema Haider is a Pakistani spy: UP police

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Uttar Pradesh Special Director General of Police Prashant Kumar on Wednesday said it would not be appropriate to say if Pakistani citizen Seema Haider, who entered India illegally in May and is staying with her partner in Noida, is a spy "unless we have enough proof".

We reserve right to retaliate: India to Pak on LoC firings

We reserve right to retaliate: India to Pak on LoC firings

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

In a telephonic conversation, Lt Gen A K Bhatt, the director general of military operations, also told his Pakistani counterpart that the Indian Army was sincere about maintaining peace on the LoC.

BSF thwarts infiltration attempt at Pathankot border; intruder killed

BSF thwarts infiltration attempt at Pathankot border; intruder killed

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

A suspected intruder was shot dead early Thursday by the Border Security Force along the Indo-Pak border in Pathankot where the force is on high alert following the January 2 terror attack on air force base.

A day after PM, Mamata meets women from Sandeshkhali

A day after PM, Mamata meets women from Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday received wholehearted support from a group of women from the troubled Sandeshkhali area who met her after a Trinamool Congress rally in Kolkata, party sources said.

China 'renaming' places in Arunachal result of Modiji's...: Cong

China 'renaming' places in Arunachal result of Modiji's...: Cong

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

New Delhi's reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for 11 more places in Arunachal Pradesh which the neighbouring country claims as southern part Tibet.

Khawaja to defy ICC? Gaza support sparks controversy

Khawaja to defy ICC? Gaza support sparks controversy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Cricket Australia expects Khawaja to abide by rules in Gaza support

Tiger 3 review: Some Fan Service, Some Fun!

Tiger 3 review: Some Fan Service, Some Fun!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Too bad the one time it is friendly to the environment, Tiger chooses to celebrate his Diwali with 'meetha' and not 'pathaaka', points out Sukanya Verma.

9 soldiers, 2 civilians killed in July in Indo-Pak LoC skirmishes

9 soldiers, 2 civilians killed in July in Indo-Pak LoC skirmishes

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

The repeated skirmishes saw over 4,000 villagers from near borders to government camps at safer places in the district.

Army foils gruesome attack by Pakistan, kills 2 intruders

Army foils gruesome attack by Pakistan, kills 2 intruders

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The intruders attempted to come in by exploiting the thick jungles close to the LoC and were assisted by heavy covering fire of high calibre weapons such as mortars and rocket launchers from the Pakistani posts.

Pak army denies infiltration bid from across LOC

Pak army denies infiltration bid from across LOC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

The Pakistan army on Thursday dismissed as "baseless" that its troops were involved in massive infiltration attempts from across the Line of Control into Jammu and Kashmir.

Woman killed in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri

Woman killed in Pakistani shelling in Rajouri

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The shelling hit a village in Laam belt of Nowshera sector, killing Akhtar Bi and injuring her husband Mohmmad Hanief.

Launch pads destroyed during surgical strikes revived

Launch pads destroyed during surgical strikes revived

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Around 15 big camps are active near the LoC (around 15 to 20 kilometre from the LoC). Out of 15, 10 are at the LoC and the other five are in Pakistan, sources were quoted saying.

Role of 2 outfits being probed in Parliament security breach

Role of 2 outfits being probed in Parliament security breach

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Four persons arrested in connection with the security breach in Parliament have been charged under the anti-terror law UAPA besides sections of the Indian Penal Code, police sources said on Thursday as security agencies were on the hunt to nab the alleged mastermind.

Fake call centre 'duping' US citizens busted in Hyderabad, 115 held

Fake call centre 'duping' US citizens busted in Hyderabad, 115 held

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

According to the police, the accused persons collected data, such as phone numbers and personal data from a portal, and the employees of the call centre randomly made calls using VoIP to US citizens.

Pakistan mutilates bodies of 2 Indian soldiers

Pakistan mutilates bodies of 2 Indian soldiers

Rediff.com1 May 2017

The Army, in its statement, has vowed to give a befitting reply to Pakistan "in the same language".

DGMOs of India, Pak to meet when needed: Antony

DGMOs of India, Pak to meet when needed: Antony

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

The Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan will meet each other when they feel the need for it, Defence Minister AK Antony said in New Delhi on Monday.