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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.

After Pathankot attack, more laser walls along Indo-Pak border

After Pathankot attack, more laser walls along Indo-Pak border

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

The move has been introduced to check any infiltration of terrorists in the wake of the Pathankot attack.

Protecting India At Sub-Zero Temps At 15,000 Feet

Protecting India At Sub-Zero Temps At 15,000 Feet

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel patrol a snow-bound area at 15,000 feet in sub-zero temperatures in the Uttarakhand Himalayas, February 17, 2022.

After fresh tensions, China hopes for disengagement asap

After fresh tensions, China hopes for disengagement asap

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian expressed this hope hours after India and China accused each other of firing in the air near the Pangong lake at the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in eastern Ladakh on Monday.

Indian, Chinese troops disengage from PP15 in eastern Ladakh

Indian, Chinese troops disengage from PP15 in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Indian and Chinese militaries on Monday moved back their frontline troops to the rear locations from the face-off site of Patrolling Point 15 in the Gogra-Hotsprings area in eastern Ladakh and dismantled temporary infrastructure there as part of a five-day disengagement process.

Army chief visits Ladakh amid India-China disengagement

Army chief visits Ladakh amid India-China disengagement

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The Army said Gen Pande witnessed Parvat Prahar exercise besides interacting with officers and troops deployed in the region. The exercise featured a display of operational capabilities by artillery guns and other key weapon systems.

Ready to meet any aggressive designs of China: Army

Ready to meet any aggressive designs of China: Army

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The Army on Tuesday said it was prepared to give an appropriate response to any adverse aggressive designs of China in the Ladakh sector, maintaining that the integrity of the country was being ensured through physical patrolling and technical means.

Misunderstanding led to BSF jawan's killing: B'desh HM

Misunderstanding led to BSF jawan's killing: B'desh HM

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Terming the incident "unfortunate", the Bangladesh home minister said the director general of both the forces should ideally sit together and solve the issue.

India goes shopping for swarm drones, carbines, bulletproof jackets worth Rs 28,000 cr

India goes shopping for swarm drones, carbines, bulletproof jackets worth Rs 28,000 cr

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The defence ministry on Tuesday approved the procurement of military equipment and weapons worth Rs 28,000 crore that included swarm drones, carbines and bulletproof jackets.

Naxals strike on eve of Chhattisgarh polling

Naxals strike on eve of Chhattisgarh polling

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Two Indo-Tibetan Border Patrol jawans were injured in a blast triggered by Naxals in the Maoist-hit Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh on the eve of the first phase of Assembly elections, police said.

Will US introduce 'extreme vetting' for European travellers too?

Will US introduce 'extreme vetting' for European travellers too?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Travellers may have to hand over personal information, including social media passwords and mobile phone contacts or be denied entry.

No war, no peace status along Ladakh border: IAF chief

No war, no peace status along Ladakh border: IAF chief

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria said the recent induction of Rafale jets along with previous acquisitions of C-17 Globemaster aircraft as well as Chinook and Apache helicopters have provided the IAF with substantial tactical and strategic capability enhancement.

Elite dogs to guard Delhi when Obamas come visiting

Elite dogs to guard Delhi when Obamas come visiting

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

A special sniffer dog squad of Indo-Tibetan Border Patrol has been brought in to the national capital to sanitise the locations which are on the itinerary of US President Barack Obama for his visit later this month to take part in the Republic Day celebrations.

With facial recognition CCTVs and anti-drone systems, R-Day security goes hi-tech

With facial recognition CCTVs and anti-drone systems, R-Day security goes hi-tech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Delhi has been wrapped in a security blanket for Tuesday's 77th Independence Day celebrations, with more than 10,000 personnel manning the area in and around the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation, the police said.

Follow all protocols for border management: India's message to China

Follow all protocols for border management: India's message to China

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

During the course of the intense and complex negotiations between senior commanders of the two armies that ended at 2 am on Wednesday, the Indian delegation also apprised the Chinese PLA about the "red lines" and conveyed that the onus was largely on China to improve the overall situation in the region, the sources said.

Security tightened at the borders of poll-bound Mizoram

Security tightened at the borders of poll-bound Mizoram

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Security has been tightened along the unfenced 64-km-long border near the tri-junction of Mizoram-Tripura-Bangladesh in the state's Mamit district ahead of the November 25 Assembly polls, state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ashwani Kumar said.

Parliament inauguration amid protests: Heavy security in Lutyens' Delhi

Parliament inauguration amid protests: Heavy security in Lutyens' Delhi

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The wrestlers protesting at the Jantar Mantar, about two kilometres from Parliament, said that they will go ahead with their 'Mahila Mahapanchayat' near the new building at any cost.

India pushed for early resolution of Demchok and Depsang at Sunday's talks

India pushed for early resolution of Demchok and Depsang at Sunday's talks

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

India and China agreed during their military talks on Sunday to stay in close touch and work out a mutually acceptable solution to the "remaining issues" in eastern Ladakh at the earliest, but there was no indication of clear forward movement in ending their three-year-long border standoff.

'Chinese know it's not 1962 anymore'

'Chinese know it's not 1962 anymore'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'There have been equal or more casualties on the Chinese side.' 'Our soldiers are hardy and strong and far superior than the Chinese.'

India, China agree to 'speed up' resolution of LAC standoff: Chinese Defence Ministry

India, China agree to 'speed up' resolution of LAC standoff: Chinese Defence Ministry

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told the media in Beijing on Monday that the two sides held an in-depth exchange of views on expediting the resolution of relevant issues.

PHOTOS: The week that was!

PHOTOS: The week that was!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Catch up on all the big news of the week gone by, in images.

India, China discuss LAC affairs in Beijing, no breakthrough yet

India, China discuss LAC affairs in Beijing, no breakthrough yet

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was established in 2012 as an institutional mechanism for consultation and coordination for the maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas.

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.

Modi's Flawed Foreign Policy

Modi's Flawed Foreign Policy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

We should reassess what India's role in the world is and whether we are doing the right thing for ourselves, notes Aakar Patel.

India, China to end 2-yr standoff in key Ladakh area by Monday

India, China to end 2-yr standoff in key Ladakh area by Monday

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

India and China will complete the disengagement process in the Gogra-Hotsprings area in eastern Ladakh by September 12, the External Affairs Ministry said on Friday.

Personnel, CCTV, barricades: Delhi police bunker up for wrestlers' stir

Personnel, CCTV, barricades: Delhi police bunker up for wrestlers' stir

Rediff.com4 May 2023

A day after a scuffle between agitating wrestlers and police personnel, the police Thursday beefed up security and surveillance at Jantar Mantar and at Delhi borders, deploying additional manpower, bolstering CCTV coverage and raising barricades to prevent the entry of farmers who were coming to support the grapplers.

Pak violates border ceasefire 4 times since Tuesday night

Pak violates border ceasefire 4 times since Tuesday night

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Pakistan troops violated ceasefire four times since Tuesday night as it resorted to heavy firing and mortar shelling on forward posts along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting the Indian forces to retaliate.

India, China agree to keep borders 'tranquil and peaceful'

India, China agree to keep borders 'tranquil and peaceful'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Kicking off his four-day visit, General Suhag met General Li Zuocheng, the head of China's ground forces which have undergone major restructuring in the last three years.

Rajouri terror attack: One more succumbs to injuries, toll rises to 7

Rajouri terror attack: One more succumbs to injuries, toll rises to 7

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

The deceased identified as Prince undergoing treatment died at Government Medical College and Hospital Jammu.

How Beijing's insecurity over Tibet affects the border issue

How Beijing's insecurity over Tibet affects the border issue

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Public interest centres on whether the two leaders might make headway in resolving the Sino-Indian boundary dispute.

China has deployed more troops near Indian border: Pentagon

China has deployed more troops near Indian border: Pentagon

Rediff.com14 May 2016

However, Denmark said it is difficult to conclude on the real intention behind this.

India, China begin disengagement in Gogra-Hotsprings PP-15 in Ladakh

India, China begin disengagement in Gogra-Hotsprings PP-15 in Ladakh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The development comes after after reaching a consensus in the 16th round of military talks, the two sides said in a joint statement this evening.

Grenade blast near Pathankot Army camp; police term it 'terror attack'

Grenade blast near Pathankot Army camp; police term it 'terror attack'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

However, no casualty was reported in the blast that took place late on Sunday night in front of Triveni gate of the cantonment.

Indian Army's Invincibles On The Vigil

Indian Army's Invincibles On The Vigil

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Indian Army personnel patrol the border with China in heavy snow in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, February 7, 2022.

Indo, Pak border DGs agree to 'enhance communication' for 'tranquil' frontiers

Indo, Pak border DGs agree to 'enhance communication' for 'tranquil' frontiers

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The two sides, sources said, also agreed to stop ceasefire violations along the International Border "through enhanced communication via multiple modes at all possible levels".

Ukraine Is Taking No Chances With Putin

Ukraine Is Taking No Chances With Putin

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Glimpses of Ukraine's military preparations on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

Pak delegation in India for talks between border forces

Pak delegation in India for talks between border forces

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The director general-level talks between border forces of India and Pakistan kicks off on Thursday days after parleys between their national security advisers were cancelled with the host nation set to flag the "most important" issue of ceasefire violations and cross-border infiltration.

Amid LAC standoff, soldiers play cricket in Ladakh

Amid LAC standoff, soldiers play cricket in Ladakh

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The Indian Army has released photos and videos of its soldiers playing cricket at a very high-altitude forward location in eastern Ladakh amid the lingering border row with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the region.

Now, high-end SUVs for ITBP troops on Sino-India border

Now, high-end SUVs for ITBP troops on Sino-India border

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Four white-coloured SUVs, two Toyota Fortuner and as many Ford Endeavour, with a price tag of around Rs 25 lakh each, have been deployed by the border guarding force at some of its forward locations.

No major headway in India, China talks post Tawang clash

No major headway in India, China talks post Tawang clash

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

A joint statement released on Thursday said both sides exchanged views in an 'open and constructive' manner to resolve the 'relevant issues' and that it was agreed to maintain 'security and stability' on the ground in the region.