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'Blatant act of aggression': India slams Pak air strikes on Afghanistan

'Blatant act of aggression': India slams Pak air strikes on Afghanistan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's recent air strikes on Afghan territory, which resulted in civilian casualties. The Ministry of External Affairs labelled the strikes a "blatant act of aggression" and a "direct threat" to regional peace, reiterating India's support for Afghanistan's sovereignty.

Security Forces Unearth Maoist Cache in Chhattisgarh

Security Forces Unearth Maoist Cache in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district recovered a significant cache of cash, arms, and ammunition from Maoist hideouts, acting on information from surrendered Naxalites.

Vietnam boat tragedy: 'Watched people you have known for years die before you'

Vietnam boat tragedy: 'Watched people you have known for years die before you'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Survivors of a tourist boat tragedy in Vietnam, which claimed 15 Indian lives, have expressed outrage over the absence of timely medical preparedness and trained personnel at the accident site, stating they were forced to perform CPR themselves in a desperate attempt to save fellow passengers.

Maha rains: 13 dead in 4 days; rain to continue till July 8

Maha rains: 13 dead in 4 days; rain to continue till July 8

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has warned of a possible cloudburst-like spell in Nashik on Tuesday and stated that the state machinery is on high alert, with heavy rains expected to continue until July 8. Citizens are urged to avoid unnecessary travel as authorities manage landslides, swollen rivers, and rescue operations.

CAF Constable Dies By Suicide In Chhattisgarh's Bastar Region

CAF Constable Dies By Suicide In Chhattisgarh's Bastar Region

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) constable allegedly shot himself dead in Kondagaon district, marking the first such incident among security personnel in the Bastar region since it was declared Maoist-free on March 31.

Manipur DGP Issues Stern Warning On Weapons, Misinformation

Manipur DGP Issues Stern Warning On Weapons, Misinformation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Manipur's police chief, Mukesh Singh, has issued a stern warning against individuals taking the law into their own hands or firing at security forces, stating they will be dealt with strictly. He also highlighted efforts to recover looted weapons and combat social media misinformation.

Militant Drone Attack Injures Seven Policemen In Pakistan

Militant Drone Attack Injures Seven Policemen In Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Seven policemen were injured in a drone strike by unidentified militants on their convoy in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The attack occurred during an anti-militant operation, and security forces have launched a search. The government often blames the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan for such incidents.

Militant Drone Attack Injures Seven Policemen In Pakistan

Militant Drone Attack Injures Seven Policemen In Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Seven policemen were injured in a drone strike by unidentified militants on their convoy in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The attack occurred during an anti-militant operation, and security forces have launched a search. The government often blames the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan for such incidents.

Targeted Killings Claim Lives Of Two Pakistan Police Officers

Targeted Killings Claim Lives Of Two Pakistan Police Officers

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Two police personnel were killed in separate targeted attacks in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The incidents occurred in Bannu district, a region experiencing a surge in militant violence, prompting investigations and search operations by authorities.

Massive Mahapanchayat In Bihar Against Encounter Killing

Massive Mahapanchayat In Bihar Against Encounter Killing

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Bharat Tiwari, a self-proclaimed social worker, was shot by an STF team after he surrendered near his Bilauti village but succumbed to injuries few hours later on June 17.

Pakistan's Major Anti-Terror Operation Kills 27 Militants

Pakistan's Major Anti-Terror Operation Kills 27 Militants

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Pakistan's security forces have killed 27 militants linked to Fitna al-Khawarij in intelligence-based operations in North Waziristan. The operations targeted militant hideouts, recovered weapons, and avenged the killing of a local figure, reaffirming the state's commitment to eradicating terrorism under the Azm-e-Istehkam campaign.

Unexplained Light Aircraft Crash Rocks Beijing's Citic Tower

Unexplained Light Aircraft Crash Rocks Beijing's Citic Tower

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

A light sport aircraft crashed into Beijing's Citic Tower, the city's tallest skyscraper, causing an immediate evacuation and scattering debris. The incident, which occurred in the prominent business district, has raised concerns, with authorities yet to comment and the origin and circumstances of the crash remaining unknown. The aircraft was identified as a Sunward SA60L Aurora, and the crash highlights recent stringent regulations on recreational flying in Beijing's airspace.

How A Drone Strike Prevented A Major Suicide Attack In Pakistan

How A Drone Strike Prevented A Major Suicide Attack In Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Security forces in northwest Pakistan successfully used a drone strike to destroy an explosive-laden vehicle in the North Waziristan district, preventing a potential suicide attack. The region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is known for ongoing militant violence and cross-border insurgencies.

Nihangs hold Sikh devotee hostage on roof of Gurudwara in Rudraprayag, army deployed

Nihangs hold Sikh devotee hostage on roof of Gurudwara in Rudraprayag, army deployed

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

A group of Nihangs, armed with traditional weapons, stormed a gurdwara in Rudraprayag, taking a Sikh devotee hostage on the roof to demand the release of four sect members arrested after a clash in Chamoli.

Pakistani Drone Intrudes Into Poonch, Army Opens Fire

Pakistani Drone Intrudes Into Poonch, Army Opens Fire

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Indian Army troops fired upon a Pakistani drone that intruded into Indian airspace in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. The drone, which briefly hovered over forward posts, returned to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and a subsequent search operation found nothing suspicious.

Maha panel to combat corporate sector harassment, conversions

Maha panel to combat corporate sector harassment, conversions

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a committee of women legislators to amend laws and ensure effective implementation against harassment and religious conversion in the corporate sector. This decision follows an incident at a TCS unit in Nashik involving alleged exploitation and forced conversion, which is currently under SIT investigation. Probes have also been ordered into similar complaints at a Spanish multinational in Pune and a government ITI in Solapur, highlighting a broader issue of workplace misconduct.

Jamshedpur on edge after Karni Sena leader murder during brawl, 5 held

Jamshedpur on edge after Karni Sena leader murder during brawl, 5 held

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of Karni Sena leader Himanshu Singh in Jamshedpur, who was stabbed after protesting alleged eve-teasing. Prohibitory orders have been imposed across parts of the city, and a Jamshedpur bandh has been called by opposition parties for July 3.

Manipur Protests Disrupt Highway Over Hostage Allegations

Manipur Protests Disrupt Highway Over Hostage Allegations

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Security forces used tear gas to disperse protestors blocking National Highway 202 in Manipur's Ukhrul district. The protest was triggered by allegations that Naga groups were holding 14 community members hostage. The disruption affected the movement of essential supplies and security forces.

Meerut SSP defends police action amid protests over SC student's death

Meerut SSP defends police action amid protests over SC student's death

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Meerut SSP Avinash Pandey has defended the police's handling of a Scheduled Caste college student's death, asserting that all actions were evidence-based. He warned against disturbing law and order and appealed for peace, even as an alleged threat call to his PRO surfaced and police arrested several protesters involved in a recent demonstration.

Fadnavis orders probe into harassment complaint at Spanish firm in Pune

Fadnavis orders probe into harassment complaint at Spanish firm in Pune

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered probes into multiple allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion at a Spanish multinational in Pune, a government-run ITI in Solapur, and a TCS unit in Nashik. The CM highlighted a pattern of such incidents in corporate firms and suggested forming a panel of women legislators to review existing laws and recommend improvements.

Ratlam Villagers Clash With Police Over Industrial Zone Land

Ratlam Villagers Clash With Police Over Industrial Zone Land

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Villagers in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, pelted stones at a government team attempting to remove encroachments for a proposed industrial zone, injuring three police personnel. Police used mild force and teargas, detaining around 40 people, as resistance stemmed from long-term occupation of government land.

DMK politicised Karur stampede, says CM Vijay; announces victims' memorial

DMK politicised Karur stampede, says CM Vijay; announces victims' memorial

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has criticised the DMK for allegedly trying to gain 'political mileage' from the 2025 Karur stampede that killed 41 people, and also faulted the police for failing to alert him about the swelling crowd or cancelling the event.

Manipur Boosts Security With CoBRA Deployment Amidst Ethnic Tensions

Manipur Boosts Security With CoBRA Deployment Amidst Ethnic Tensions

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam announced the deployment of two CoBRA battalions to improve law and order, following the discovery of six Naga civilians' bodies and the release of 14 Kuki individuals. Both the Home Minister and Chief Minister have pledged to bring perpetrators of violence to justice and urged public cooperation for peace.

Pakistan Eliminates Six Terrorists In Balochistan Operation

Pakistan Eliminates Six Terrorists In Balochistan Operation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Pakistani security forces have killed six terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan province, recovering weapons and explosives. This follows another operation earlier in the week where 17 suspected terrorists were killed after a bomb attack in Quetta.

Light aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest skyscraper

Light aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest skyscraper

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

A light sport aircraft crashed into Beijing's Citic Tower, the city's tallest skyscraper, prompting immediate evacuations. The incident occurred despite stringent airspace regulations in the Chinese capital, with details on casualties and the aircraft's origin still unclear.

Militants Attack Manipur Village, Two Dead And Homes Torched

Militants Attack Manipur Village, Two Dead And Homes Torched

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Suspected militants attacked Kultuh Kuki village in Manipur's Kamjong district, killing two people and burning 30 houses. This incident follows the recovery of six Naga civilians' bodies, believed to be hostages. Security forces are investigating, while the Kuki Baptist Convention and a Congress leader have condemned the violence and criticised the government's response.

Al-Qaeda operative gets 31-year jail term in Pakistan

Al-Qaeda operative gets 31-year jail term in Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan's Punjab province has sentenced Al-Qaeda operative Sadiq Akbar to 31 years in jail for plotting a terror attack. Akbar was arrested in Sahiwal with explosive materials and IED components, having travelled from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to carry out the attack on his group's orders.

'I have no sponsors, no job': Sindhushree used borrowed pole to break national record

'I have no sponsors, no job': Sindhushree used borrowed pole to break national record

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

G Sindhushree lacked the funds to buy proper equipment after her father's death in 2022, forcing her to compete with shorter poles until she borrowed a longer one just two weeks before the National Inter-State Championships in Bhubaneswar.

Mamata Banerjee Claims Central Forces Searched Her Car, Questions BJP Leaders' Exemption

Mamata Banerjee Claims Central Forces Searched Her Car, Questions BJP Leaders' Exemption

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused central forces of searching her car and criticised the BJP for alleged election misconduct during a rally in Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur district.

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Kerala CM Vijayan's Alliance with Forces Attacking Minorities

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Kerala CM Vijayan's Alliance with Forces Attacking Minorities

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of aligning with forces that attack minorities, during election rallies in Kerala. He also criticised the CM on other issues including alleged corruption and economic failures.

Assam's Bihmari Bongaon Village Gets Electricity After 78 Years

Assam's Bihmari Bongaon Village Gets Electricity After 78 Years

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

After 78 years of living with kerosene lamps, the remote village of Bihmari Bongaon in Assam has finally received electricity, marking a significant transformation for its residents and opening new opportunities for education and comfort.

Security Forces Search After Suspected Drone Activity in Poonch

Security Forces Search After Suspected Drone Activity in Poonch

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Security forces launched a search operation in the Gulpur belt of Poonch district after a suspected drone movement was detected along the Line of Control (LoC).

Two Arrested With 174 Stolen Smartphones On Jharkhand Train

Two Arrested With 174 Stolen Smartphones On Jharkhand Train

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Two individuals from West Bengal were apprehended by the Railway Protection Force in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district, found in possession of 174 stolen smartphones valued at nearly Rs 59 lakh. The arrests were made on the Vananchal Express, with the accused suspected of attempting to smuggle the devices for illegal sale in Bangladesh and Nepal.

Sena corporator, aides held for assaulting doctors in Thane

Sena corporator, aides held for assaulting doctors in Thane

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre and three associates have been arrested for allegedly assaulting doctors and medical staff at a civic-run hospital in Thane, Maharashtra, following public outrage and pressure from the Indian Medical Association.

Two Shooters Arrested In Punjab Shopkeeper Murder Case

Two Shooters Arrested In Punjab Shopkeeper Murder Case

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Two alleged shooters involved in the murder of a shopkeeper in Ferozepur, Punjab, have been arrested from Jammu and Kashmir by the Anti-Gangster Task Force in a joint operation. The accused, who had a criminal background, were apprehended with a pistol and cartridges.

Indore Police Get Drone Unit To Boost Security, Crowd Control

Indore Police Get Drone Unit To Boost Security, Crowd Control

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched Indore's first district drone unit, equipping the police with advanced aerial systems for law enforcement, crowd management, and surveillance.

Chhattisgarh Mourns Police Officers Killed In Maoist Blast

Chhattisgarh Mourns Police Officers Killed In Maoist Blast

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Wreaths were laid on the mortal remains of three of the four police personnel killed in an explosion in a gunpowder dump of Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district.

Muslim personal law on age of marriage violates POCSO: HC

Muslim personal law on age of marriage violates POCSO: HC

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that Muslim personal law, which recognises puberty as the age of marriage, cannot override the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) and the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which criminalise sexual relations with a child.

Yastika Bhatia: Karate Kid To Lord's History Maker

Yastika Bhatia: Karate Kid To Lord's History Maker

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

Yastika Bhatia scripted history by becoming the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's. Here's the inspiring story of her journey from Baroda prodigy and ACL injury comeback to India's latest cricket hero.

Ram Temple Donation Theft: 'Every Effort Was Made To Bury This'

Ram Temple Donation Theft: 'Every Effort Was Made To Bury This'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

'But two things worked against them: People kept coming forward, and -- crucially -- these were not outsiders.'