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Pak violates ceasefire for 3rd consecutive day along LoC in J&K

Pak violates ceasefire for 3rd consecutive day along LoC in J&K

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

This is the 23rd incident of ceasefire violation in June.

Pakistani troops pound Indian posts along LoC

Pakistani troops pound Indian posts along LoC

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

"Pakistani soldiers opened unprovoked firing on Indian posts in Doda Battalion forward area of Poonch district at around 0930 hours today (on Tuesday)," Defence spokesman S N Acharya said.

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Authorities also released photographs of six suspects, including three women, wanted for their involvement in the attacks and sought information regarding them from the public.

US retaliates, bombs 85 sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Syria

US retaliates, bombs 85 sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Syria

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

President Joe Biden and other top US leaders had been warning for days that America would strike back at the militias, and they made it clear it wouldn't be just one hit but a "tiered response" over time.

Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

There is no casualty on Indian side.

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.

US deploys missile defence in South Korea; China irked

US deploys missile defence in South Korea; China irked

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The United States has started deploying the first elements of its advanced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-missile system at the Osan Air Base in South Korea after North Korea conducted test of four ballistic missiles which broke international sanctions.

He killed 10 terrorists in 11 days before he fell to bullets

He killed 10 terrorists in 11 days before he fell to bullets

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami, a Special Forces commando of the army who laid down his life while battling militants in Handwara on Thursday, had eliminated 10 terrorists in a short span of 11 days before making the supreme sacrifice in Kashmir.

Pak targets army posts, villages at 4 places in Poonch

Pak targets army posts, villages at 4 places in Poonch

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

There was no report of any casualty on the Indian side, he said.

4 days on, no trace of Army Captain Shikhar Deep

4 days on, no trace of Army Captain Shikhar Deep

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The search operation for the officer posted in Jammu and Kashmir is being carried out jointly by the Army, Bihar police, Railway police, National Investigation Agency and the Intelligence Bureau in the Kanpur-Katihar-Delhi section, a defence spokesman said in Jammu on Thursday.

Pak violates ceasefire again, targets forward posts in Rajouri

Pak violates ceasefire again, targets forward posts in Rajouri

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The exchange of fire between the two sides in Noushera sector continued for nearly four hours.

Two terrorists killed in Sopore encounter

Two terrorists killed in Sopore encounter

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

As soon as the operation ended, local residents started pelting stones at the security forces, he said, adding the clashes were going on till reports last came in.

Army foils infiltration bid in Poonch, 3 terrorists killed

Army foils infiltration bid in Poonch, 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The army early on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid by terrorists on the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu region.

Jawan killed in yet another Pak ceasefire violation along LoC

Jawan killed in yet another Pak ceasefire violation along LoC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

An army jawan was killed on Tuesday night when Pakistani troops opened fire at Indian forward posts in Balakote sub-sector along the Line of Control in Poonch district in what is stated to be the second ceasefire violation of the day and the eighth in less than a week.

Unprovoked firing by Pakistani army along LoC

Unprovoked firing by Pakistani army along LoC

Rediff.com4 May 2014

Pakistani troops violated the bilateral ceasefire on the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu region on Saturday night.

India's decision on FDI a positive step: US defence industry

India's decision on FDI a positive step: US defence industry

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

There is unlikely to be a rush towards the country unless New Delhi is ready with fairly applied regulations.

China rules out air defence zone along Sino-India border

China rules out air defence zone along Sino-India border

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

China on Thursday ruled out establishing an air defence zone along the India-China border like it recently did over the disputed islands in the East China Sea, saying such zones are created only in coastal areas beyond territorial airspace.

PM gets a glimpse of Indian Navy's might

PM gets a glimpse of Indian Navy's might

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

An impressive array of warships, including nuclear capable submarines, and about 8000 men and officers of Indian Navy presented an exquisite display of operational capabilities in an exercise reviewed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi off the Kochi coast in Kerala on Tuesday.

Pakistan doesn't ease up, resorts to firing at LoC in Pallanwala sector

Pakistan doesn't ease up, resorts to firing at LoC in Pallanwala sector

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

"Pakistan army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in the Pallanwala sector at 1915 hours today, using automatic weapons and mortars. "The same is being responded to befittingly by own troops", a defence spokesman said.

Army bravely thwarted Chinese incursion in Arunachal: Rajnath

Army bravely thwarted Chinese incursion in Arunachal: Rajnath

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The Indian Army bravely prevented the Chinese PLA's attempts to unilaterally change the status in the Yangtse area of Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang sector on December 9 and confronted it with firmness, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday.

Hamas releases 2 US hostages on 'humanitarian ground'

Hamas releases 2 US hostages on 'humanitarian ground'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

However, the IDF strongly criticised the Hamas terror group for continuing to hold approximately 200 other hostages.

1 killed, 7 injured in Pakistani shelling in Poonch

1 killed, 7 injured in Pakistani shelling in Poonch

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

One person has been killed and seven injured after Pakistani troops pounded forward posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control in Saujian sector of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir with heavy shelling and firing, forcing the Army to retaliate.

Two terrorists killed in Sopore encounter

Two terrorists killed in Sopore encounter

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Sopore area of north Kashmir, taking the toll to eight in the last four days of counter-insurgency operations.

Pakistani forces violate ceasefire thrice in 21 hours

Pakistani forces violate ceasefire thrice in 21 hours

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

In major escalation in border skirmishes, Pakistani troops violated ceasefire for the third time in 21 hours along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, forcing Army to retaliate.

Pakistan army pounds Indian posts along LoC

Pakistan army pounds Indian posts along LoC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani on Sunday fired for over three hours on Indian forward posts along the Line of Control in Poonch district, prompting the Indian side to retaliate.

China protests Gen Rawat's 'military threat' remark

China protests Gen Rawat's 'military threat' remark

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

China has protested to India over Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat's reported remarks about Beijing constituting the "biggest security threat", the Ministry of Defence here said on Thursday.

Rajnath visits Arunachal's forward areas, hails troops for professionalism

Rajnath visits Arunachal's forward areas, hails troops for professionalism

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The defence minister visited the forward areas at a time when China is upgrading its infrastructure along the border.

J-K: Two terrorists, jawan killed in gunbattle

J-K: Two terrorists, jawan killed in gunbattle

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Two terrorists and an army jawan were killed in the latest gunbattle along the Line of Control in Kupwara, taking the number of militants killed in the six-day-long counter-infiltration operations in the north Kashmir district to 13.

3 Hizbul militants among 4 killed in Kashmir encounters

3 Hizbul militants among 4 killed in Kashmir encounters

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Four militants, including three of Hizbul Mujahideen, were on Monday killed in two gunfights during search operations in the Kashmir valley, officials said.

3 civilians killed, 2 injured in Pak shelling

3 civilians killed, 2 injured in Pak shelling

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

The latest shelling from across the border started in the Qasba and Kirni sectors along the LoC in Poonch district at 1.40 pm, prompting a befitting retaliation by the Indian Army, a defence spokesperson said.

Border situation 'generally stable': China after clashes with India

Border situation 'generally stable': China after clashes with India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

At a media briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said the two sides have maintained smooth communication on border-related issues through diplomatic and military channels.

India, Pakistan hold flag meeting at LoC

India, Pakistan hold flag meeting at LoC

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Senior Indian and Pakistan army officers held a flag meeting at the Line of Control in the frontier Poonch district on Tuesday.

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in Kochi on Friday, that put India into a select league of countries with domestic capability to build such large war ships.

Terror attack bid foiled in Assam; 1 terrorist killed, IED recovered

Terror attack bid foiled in Assam; 1 terrorist killed, IED recovered

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

A joint operation by the army, the Central Reserve Police Force and the police have foiled an attempt of KLO militants.

Soldier killed as Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Rajouri

Soldier killed as Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Rajouri

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

24-year-old Rifleman Yash Paul, a resident of Mantalai village in Udhampur lost his life in cross-LoC firing.

India, Pak decide to keep communication alive along LoC

India, Pak decide to keep communication alive along LoC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Both the sides mutually agreed to the importance of exercising restraint on the LoC and keeping the communication alive through established reconciliation mechanism.

Russian missiles hit 'critical infrastructure' in Ukraine's Odesa

Russian missiles hit 'critical infrastructure' in Ukraine's Odesa

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Russian missile strikes hit 'critical infrastructure' in Ukraine's southern port city of Odesa on Sunday morning, Serhii Bratchuk, spokesman of the Operational Staff of Odesa regional military administration said.

Gorkha Rifles marks 200 years of service

Gorkha Rifles marks 200 years of service

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Hundreds of serving and veteran officers on Friday celebrated bicentenary of the first battalion of Gorkha Rifles (1/1 GR) with vigour and zest at Pathankot.

Army Chief in Assam to plan CO-IN strategy

Army Chief in Assam to plan CO-IN strategy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag will hold a closed-door strategy meeting with senior army officials in Guwahati to review the prevailing situation in Assam where 81 people have been killed following attacks by NDFB(S) militants.

Belarusian mediation averts Russia bloodbath, convinces Wagner head: Kremlin

Belarusian mediation averts Russia bloodbath, convinces Wagner head: Kremlin

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists that the Belarusian President volunteered because he has been acquainted with Prigozhin for about 20 years.