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Fake killings: Disciplinary action against colonel

Fake killings: Disciplinary action against colonel

Rediff.com19 Jan 2005

The action is being taken as a consequence of the establishment of some facts during the Court Martial proceedings against Major Surinder Singh.

J&K: 24 hardcore militants surrender

J&K: 24 hardcore militants surrender

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

He said the surrendered militants owed allegiance to Hizbul Mujahideen, Tehreek-e-Jehad, Hizb-e-Islami and Kashmir Revolutionary Force.

Army guns down two terrorists in J&K, foils infiltration bid

Army guns down two terrorists in J&K, foils infiltration bid

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The army on Wednesday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, killing two terrorists.

US cautions Israel against 'reoccupying Gaza'

US cautions Israel against 'reoccupying Gaza'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on 'CNN This Morning' that 'the President still believes that a reoccupation of Gaza by Israeli forces is not good. It's not good for Israel; it's not good for the Israeli people'.

Russia to drop charges against rebel leader, Wagner chief to go to Belarus

Russia to drop charges against rebel leader, Wagner chief to go to Belarus

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

After Wagner mercenary force chief Yevgeny Prigozhin decided to halt his forces' march to Moscow under deal brokered by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

20 BSF men airlifted from flash floods along IB in Samba

20 BSF men airlifted from flash floods along IB in Samba

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

As many as 20 Jawans of BSF were trapped in a border outpost due to flash floods in Basantar river triggered by heavy rains in forward areas of the International Border in Ramgarh sector of Samba district on Friday, a defence spokesman said.

Delhi blasts mastermind shot dead in J&K

Delhi blasts mastermind shot dead in J&K

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

The terrorist, identified as Ali Baba, was shot dead in Baramulla.

India clears defence acquisition plans worth Rs 4,444 cr

India clears defence acquisition plans worth Rs 4,444 cr

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Defence Acquisition Council on Wednesday approved proposals worth Rs 4,444 crore, including the purchase of four helicopters for survey vessels at Rs 2,324 crore, but deferred a decision on a joint bid of Tata Sons Ltd and Airbus for replacing IAF's Avro transport fleet.

J&K: Major killed in encounter

J&K: Major killed in encounter

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

A defence spokesman said the incident happened when 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) started a jungle operation in Rangwar near the famous health resort of Tangmarg.

2 army majors, soldier killed in chopper crash

2 army majors, soldier killed in chopper crash

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

Lt Col S D Goswami said the helicopter with two pilots -- Major Padmanabhan and Major S Ganapathy of the Army Aviation Squadron at Leh -- had taken off on Friday to evacuate an injured jawan. The helicopter lost contact with the air traffic control while returning to Leh in bad weather. The wreckage was found near a mountain pass in the eastern Ladakh.

J&K: Army foils infiltration bid

J&K: Army foils infiltration bid

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

This was the second infiltration attempt in last two days.

Infiltration bid foiled in Kashmir, 5 terrorists killed

Infiltration bid foiled in Kashmir, 5 terrorists killed

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Alert troops posted on guard duty along the LoC intercepted the terrorists.

Hamas keeping hostages in Gaza hospital basement: IDF

Hamas keeping hostages in Gaza hospital basement: IDF

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has said that Hamas has kept Israel hostages at a hospital basement, and it has evidence including photographs of the same.

4 killed as Lashkar men hit army convoy

4 killed as Lashkar men hit army convoy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

The Lashkar owned responsibility immediately after the attack.

Amid row with India, Maldives allows Chinese ship to dock

Amid row with India, Maldives allows Chinese ship to dock

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The permission to allow the Chinese ship comes amid strains in ties between India and Maldives after its new President Mohamed Muizzu came to power and made Beijing as his first port of call early this month after assuming office.

Army chief Dalbir Singh reaches Handwara, Kupwara, reviews security

Army chief Dalbir Singh reaches Handwara, Kupwara, reviews security

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The army chief's visit comes a week after protests against alleged molestation of a girl by a soldier in Handwara and subsequent firing by security forces that left three persons dead.

IAF airlifts food items to Srinagar

IAF airlifts food items to Srinagar

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

To help the civil administration, air force under operation 'Hamsafar' pressed its load carrying fleet into service and ferried a total of 300 metric tons of food items from Jammu to Srinagar.

J&K: Huge cache of arms recovered

J&K: Huge cache of arms recovered

Rediff.com25 Dec 2006

Acting on a tip-off, four army columns were launched for search in Sheeri village in the district on Sunday, a defence spokesman said on Monday.

70 militants die in Pak air raid

70 militants die in Pak air raid

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

'Pakistan security forces launched precise strike on a foreign terrorist training camp in area Dila Khula of South Waziristan Agency, about 25 km northeast of Wana, and successfully knocked it out,' said defence spokesman Shaukat Sultan.

Indian, Pakistan armies hold flag meet in J-K

Indian, Pakistan armies hold flag meet in J-K

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

India and Pakistan on Monday agreed to exercise restraint and take steps to defuse tension on the Line of Control.

13 Pak armymen killed in chopper crash

13 Pak armymen killed in chopper crash

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

The chopper crashed in Karak town in North Waziristan.

Pak troops violate ceasefire yet again along LoC in Pooch

Pak troops violate ceasefire yet again along LoC in Pooch

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing in the Mendhar sector of the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu region on Friday morning.

35 security personnel killed in J&K quake

35 security personnel killed in J&K quake

Rediff.com8 Oct 2005

The Army has lost 21 soldiers due to bunkers caving in and damage to barracks along LoC in Rampur, Uri, Baramulla and Tangdhar sectors, a defence spokesman told PTI.

Army marks Martyrs Day in J&K

Army marks Martyrs Day in J&K

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

Maharaja Hari Singh requested military assistance from the government of India, paving the way for induction of Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir.

Chinese armymen join Indians in celebrating I-Day

Chinese armymen join Indians in celebrating I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2005

Chinese army personnel on Monday joined their Indian counterparts in celebrating the country's Independence Day at Chushul in Leh area, a defence spokesman said in Srinagar.\n\n

J&K: Army seizes major arms cache

J&K: Army seizes major arms cache

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Al Badr militant killed in J&K

Al Badr militant killed in J&K

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

An AK rifle along with four magazines and a mobile phone were recovered from the slain militant.

16 animals killed in ceasefire violation by Pak along LoC

16 animals killed in ceasefire violation by Pak along LoC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

The intense shelling from across the border also prompted the authorities to suspend class work in nearly half a dozen government-run schools falling within the firing range in Poonch district.

Gujarat: Flood victims to get food air-dropped

Gujarat: Flood victims to get food air-dropped

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

More than 5,000 food packets will be dropped in the worst affected villages of Malavada, Jethali, Bhali and Sindewada in Anand district, defence spokesman P K Singha told PTI in Ahmedabad.

13 killed in J&K violence

13 killed in J&K violence

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

Thirteen people, including six Pakistani intruders and a self-styled company commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen, were killed in separate militancy-related incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, where troops foiled two major infiltration bids along the LoC.

2 terrorists killed as army foils infiltration bid in Machhil

2 terrorists killed as army foils infiltration bid in Machhil

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Troops noticed suspicious movement along the LoC and challenged the intruders, leading to a gunfight.

Bid to assassinate J&K chief minister foiled

Bid to assassinate J&K chief minister foiled

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Imtiyaz told the troops that he had been instructed to lob it when Azad would visit the town in the afternoon, the official said.

J&K: 30 killed, 15 hurt in bus mishap

J&K: 30 killed, 15 hurt in bus mishap

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

Fifteen passengers were killed on the spot, a police official said, adding that the injured had been rushed to a nearby hospital.

Kashmir Valley in darkness

Kashmir Valley in darkness

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

The Valley is under darkness due to damage to four power transmission towers near the Jawahar tunnel.

Court martial against major accused of rape

Court martial against major accused of rape

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

There are five charges against Major Rahman Hussain, including rape and molestation of Aaisha Begum and her daughter.

Now, China to shoot down object flying over its waters

Now, China to shoot down object flying over its waters

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The development comes after the United States and Canada shot down three high-altitude airborne objects in recent days.