News for 'Defence Spokesman'

Pak violates ceasefire; targets mosques, houses in J-K

Pak violates ceasefire; targets mosques, houses in J-K

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Indian Army retaliated befittingly to the unprovoked ceasefire violations.

What ceasefire? Pakistan fires on forward Indian posts again

What ceasefire? Pakistan fires on forward Indian posts again

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Pakistani troops fired on forward Indian posts along the Line of Control in Jammu district overnight, drawing retaliation from Indian forces.

Army recovers terrorists' bodies in Kashmir

Army recovers terrorists' bodies in Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The spokesman said that a group of six to eight terrorists were buried alive under an avalanche during the infiltration bid while it was snowing in the Gurez sector of the Line of Control in north Kashmir's Bandipore district.

Don't return to bury the dead: Israel warns Gazans amid truce

Don't return to bury the dead: Israel warns Gazans amid truce

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Reiterating warnings made in dropped leaflets, the IDF's Arabic spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Avichay Adraee directed Palestinians to continue moving south of Wadi Gaza.

Pakistani troops fire at Indian posts

Pakistani troops fire at Indian posts

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Pakistani troops again violated the bilateral ceasefire after a brief lull and resorted to firing in the Mendhar sector of Poonch district in Jammu region on Monday afternoon.

Pak troops open fire across border in Poonch

Pak troops open fire across border in Poonch

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

A defence spokesman in Jammu said miscreants fired three rocket propelled grenade rounds at Nangi Tekri posts in the Krishna Gathi area in the Poonch district on Saturday morning

Colonel killed in gunfight with LeT militants in Kashmir

Colonel killed in gunfight with LeT militants in Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

A police constable was also injured in an encounter that is still going on.

J&K: Jawan shoots army officer dead

J&K: Jawan shoots army officer dead

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

J&K: Jawan shoots army officer dead

Missile hits Egyptian medical facility, Israel says...

Missile hits Egyptian medical facility, Israel says...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Egyptian media reports said six people were injured when the missile hit a medical facility in Taba, a resort town adjacent to the Israeli city of Eilat.

We, not India, take our own decisions: Sri Lanka

We, not India, take our own decisions: Sri Lanka

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

"Sri Lanka has a sovereign government and all its administrative matters (of the army) are with the President and commander in chief (Mahinda Rajapaksa) and defence secretary," Defence Spokesman and senior cabinet Minister Keheliya Rambukwella told PTI.

PHOTOS: Terrorists go on bloody rampage near Jammu

PHOTOS: Terrorists go on bloody rampage near Jammu

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

In daring twin attacks, suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba militants in combat uniform struck terror on the outskirts of Jammu in Kathua district and killed a civilian and a soldier guarding an army camp gate, leaving three others injured. "The gunfight ended on Friday evening after the three terrorists were killed. It was a joint operation of the army and police," the spokesman said.

1 army jawan killed, 2 terrorists gunned down in J-K encounter

1 army jawan killed, 2 terrorists gunned down in J-K encounter

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

One soldier was killed and another wounded in the encounter. The injured trooper was evacuated to hospital for treatment.

Army Captain killed in Siachen avalanche; 15 soldiers rescued

Army Captain killed in Siachen avalanche; 15 soldiers rescued

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

An Army Captain lost his life while 15 other soldiers were rescued after an avalanche struck a patrol party in Siachen Glacier in Ladakh sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Move south, Israel warns Gazans as ground ops pick up

Move south, Israel warns Gazans as ground ops pick up

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Israel Defence Forces has issued an advisory for Gaza residents, warning them to relocate south 'immediately', saying that the window 'to act' is closing as Israel continues to expand its operations in Gaza.

Northern Command chief visits Leh

Northern Command chief visits Leh

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

This was the first visit of Gen Parnaik to the forward areas in Ladakh region after taking over as the GOC Northern Command on January 1, according to a defence spokesman in Srinagar.

PHOTOS: Indian Army, PLA hold maiden meet in Ladakh

PHOTOS: Indian Army, PLA hold maiden meet in Ladakh

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The delegations were led by Brigadier JKS Virk from the Indian side and Senior Colonel Chen Zheng Shan from the Chinese side

Jammu and Kashmir: Three killed in landmine blast

Jammu and Kashmir: Three killed in landmine blast

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Three civilians were killed and another injured in a mine blast near the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.

J&K: Soldier kills self

J&K: Soldier kills self

Rediff.com14 Jun 2008

An army jawan committed suicide by shooting himself with his service weapon in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said in Jammu on Saturday. The jawan, identified as Immanuel Hmar, died immediately after he shot himself with his service weapon at his quarters at Deolmarg in Reasi district on Thursday night, the spokesman said.

Pak troops shell Poonch, violate ceasefire twice

Pak troops shell Poonch, violate ceasefire twice

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Pakistani troops violated ceasefire twice after brutal and inhuman killings of two jawans in an ambush as they shelled and fired on Indian positions in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Pak troops resort to unprovoked firing along LoC

Pak troops resort to unprovoked firing along LoC

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing Sunday morning at the Indian posts in the Uri sector of the Line of Control in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

Defence forces battle force of nature in J&K to rescue thousands

Defence forces battle force of nature in J&K to rescue thousands

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Thousands of defence personnel are working overtime to rescue lakhs of people still stranded in the floods in Jammu and Kashmir.

Dhoni's visit, a big morale booster to the troops

Dhoni's visit, a big morale booster to the troops

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Indian cricket team captain and honorary Lt Col MS Dhoni visited Drass and Kargil on the second day of his visit to Ladakh region.

Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in Poonch

Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

The army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

3 army jawans, 1 militant killed in gunfight in Kashmir

3 army jawans, 1 militant killed in gunfight in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Three army soldiers were killed in a militant ambush in south Kashmir's Tral in Pulwama district on Friday morning.

J&K: Officer killed as army foils infiltration bid

J&K: Officer killed as army foils infiltration bid

Rediff.com18 May 2013

One junior commissioned officer was killed and an army trooper injured when security forces foiled an infiltration bid in the Machil sector of the Line of Control on Saturday morning.

Navy's 1st batch of 3 women pilots ready for take-off

Navy's 1st batch of 3 women pilots ready for take-off

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Lieutenant Divya Sharma, Lt Shubhangi Swaroop and Lt Shivangi are now ready to take on all MR missions on Dornier aircraft, a defence spokesman said on Thursday.

J&K: Army kills 4 infiltrating terrorists at LoC

J&K: Army kills 4 infiltrating terrorists at LoC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Army troops on Friday foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control, killing four infiltrating terrorists in north Kashmir.

Fresh ceasefire violations by Pakistan; Indian outposts fired at

Fresh ceasefire violations by Pakistan; Indian outposts fired at

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Violating the ceasefire again, Pakistani troops fired on forward posts along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

No defence team to Afghanistan: India

No defence team to Afghanistan: India

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

India has steadfastly refused to be part of the NATO-led International Security Assidstance Force in the war-torn country.

5 terrorists killed, 2 jawans injured in encounter in Kupwara

5 terrorists killed, 2 jawans injured in encounter in Kupwara

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Five militants were killed in a day-long fierce gunfight in frontier north Kashmir Kupwara district on Saturday.

Army rescues Kashmiri villagers trapped in flash floods

Army rescues Kashmiri villagers trapped in flash floods

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

The army rescued 33 Gujjars and Bakerwals trapped in flash floods along with their livestock in south Kashmir's Shopian district.

J&K: Major shot dead by jawan over mobile phone rebuke

J&K: Major shot dead by jawan over mobile phone rebuke

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Major Shikhar Thapa was fired upon by a jawan in a fit of rage following an altercation.

Will respond to attacks on troops in Iraq, Syria: US

Will respond to attacks on troops in Iraq, Syria: US

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

After the October 7 attack by Iranian-backed Hamas forces on Israel, the United States military has blamed other Iranian-backed proxy groups for near-daily attacks against its forces in Iraq and Syria.

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Rediff.com14 May 2024

A retired Indian colonel working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in strife-torn Rafah, the 'first international' casualty for the world body since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Army guns down 11 terrorists near LoC

Army guns down 11 terrorists near LoC

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

A Junior Commissioned Officer was also killed in the gun battle, which broke out in Karnah sector in north Kashmir on Monday morning when troops confronted a large group of terrorists trying to sneak into this side from across the border, the spokesman said. Eight of the infiltrators were killed at Nasthachun Pass on Wednesday, raising the number of terrorists killed in the operation to eleven.

Jawan kills Major in Kashmir

Jawan kills Major in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

An inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

JK: Three terrorists killed in encounter

JK: Three terrorists killed in encounter

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Three unidentified terrorists were killed in a fierce encounter in north Kashmir Baramulla district on Thursday.

Army band spellbinds audience at Srinagar

Army band spellbinds audience at Srinagar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

The internationally-acclaimed Symphonic Band of the army thrilled the audience of Jammu garrison with their captivating music on Wednesday.

Army busts LeT hideout in Doda; arms, ammunition recovered

Army busts LeT hideout in Doda; arms, ammunition recovered

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Army troops on Saturday busted a hideout of Lashkar-e-Tayiba in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district and recovered a cache of army, ammunition and explosive material.

Pak violates truce again, targets forward Indian posts

Pak violates truce again, targets forward Indian posts

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops fired at forward Indian posts along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district but there was no loss of life or damage to property.