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India's First Surgical Strike

India's First Surgical Strike

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Shastri told General Chaudhuri, 'I want to reach Lahore before they enter Kashmir'.' 'Today, many regard this initiative of Shastri as the first surgical strike.' A revealing excerpt from Dr Sandeep Shastri's Lal Bahadur Shastri: Politics And Beyond.

'We are like a divorced couple': Pak girl's Facebook post on Indo-Pak ties goes viral

'We are like a divorced couple': Pak girl's Facebook post on Indo-Pak ties goes viral

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

A Islamabad-based girl identified as Alizay Jaffer has put up a touching Facebook post about India-Pakistani ties, which at the time of publishing had over 6,700 likes.

I feel lucky to have a partner and friend in Bopanna: Aisam

I feel lucky to have a partner and friend in Bopanna: Aisam

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Pakiatan's Aisam Qureshi believes friendship and understand with India's Rohan Bopanna has helped forge a bond and that in return is paying dividends on court.

Did a woman reporter cause deaths in Kargil?

Did a woman reporter cause deaths in Kargil?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

The Central Information Commission has directed the Army to disclose if any such inquiry ever took place as per records and disclose the information as per provisions of the RTI Act.

The courage of Captain Haneef, Vir Chakra, martyr at 25

The courage of Captain Haneef, Vir Chakra, martyr at 25

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'Captain Haneef-ud-din, pulling his sinewy body forward, crawled, rifle in hand, in the snow on 6 June 1999. He died on this craggy mountainside exactly two years after he had passed out of the IMA...'

Rafale could've made Balakot results better: IAF chief

Rafale could've made Balakot results better: IAF chief

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'In the Balakot operation, we had technology on our side, and we could launch precision stand of weapons with great accuracy.'

'New Pakistan army chief lived near Osama in Abbottabad'

'New Pakistan army chief lived near Osama in Abbottabad'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The appointment of General Raheel Sharif as the new army chief of Pakistan has come as a surprise to many. Rajiv Dogra, former ambassador and India's last Consul General to Karachi, speaks to Aabhas Sharma about the appointment, what it says about the priorities of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and most importantly, what it means for India.

'India not the only victim of terror'

'India not the only victim of terror'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

"By calling it India's 9/11 and taking military action against Pakistan we will follow the path that the United States took post 9/11. Racial profiling and loss of innocent lives as a result of 'war on terror' is not the solution to the problem that India has at hand," said Oza Rupal, Women's Studies professor at Hunter College in New York City.

War of Words: Previous defeats will not matter, says Afridi

War of Words: Previous defeats will not matter, says Afridi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Afridi has said that previous defeats in the cricket World Cup against India will not matter.

My salute to arguably India's greatest military hero

My salute to arguably India's greatest military hero

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

In super-human acts of valour, Havildar Abdul Hamid personally knocked out five tanks over two days, effectively derailing the enemy offensive in the 1965 Indo-Pak War. 'Decades later, I realised not only how much the nation owed to this great son of India but also that my entire family was probably alive thanks to him,' says Vijay Dandapani.

Meet Bollywood's BUSIEST Actors

Meet Bollywood's BUSIEST Actors

Rediff.com20 May 2019

There are 11 actors, who are among Bollywood's busiest, working on multiple films simultaneously. Just who are they?

India-Pak ties nosedive to new low in 2022 post Bilawal attack on Modi

India-Pak ties nosedive to new low in 2022 post Bilawal attack on Modi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

This year saw no improvement in bilateral ties as India accused Pakistan of cross-border infiltration and re-activation of terror-launching pads near the LoC.

Bush, Musharraf to meet Dec. 4

Bush, Musharraf to meet Dec. 4

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

The Indo-Pak peace process and the war against terror will be high on the talks agenda, said officials.

'In 3 years, I haven't heard Modi ranting against Pakistan'

'In 3 years, I haven't heard Modi ranting against Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

'I like him as a person, and as a politician.'

India will always remember Indira with gratitude

India will always remember Indira with gratitude

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

'She preserved national unity against great odds.'

Pak FM says impending polls forced India to call off talks

Pak FM says impending polls forced India to call off talks

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

India has maintained that there can be no talks with Pakistan unless it stops supporting terrorists.

1965 decided the fate of the subcontinent

1965 decided the fate of the subcontinent

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

'It would not be incorrect to say that the Chinese-Pakistani strategy of containing India began in the aftermath of the 1965 war.'

Ab Tumhare Hawale is a muddle!

Ab Tumhare Hawale is a muddle!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

SAF Games cancelled again

SAF Games cancelled again

Rediff.com22 Mar 2003

Pakistan cited the ongoing war against Iraq as the reason for the decision.

Political risk, not surgical strikes, has companies seeking insurance

Political risk, not surgical strikes, has companies seeking insurance

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Threats from IS militants, the Syrian conflict and the migrant crisis in Europe are some of the recent risks that have companies worried, says M Saraswathy.

'Lakshya' sports a unique look

'Lakshya' sports a unique look

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

Thakur hopeful of Indo-Pak WT20 match in Dharamsala, BCCI has no plan B

Thakur hopeful of Indo-Pak WT20 match in Dharamsala, BCCI has no plan B

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur on Thurday said he is hopeful of the Himachal Pradesh government giving the go ahead for the World Twenty20 match between India and Pakistan in Dharamsala following a meeting with state Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.

Himachal doesn't want to host India v Pak WT20 tie, BCCI in a fix

Himachal doesn't want to host India v Pak WT20 tie, BCCI in a fix

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The much-awaited India-Pakistan World Twenty20 clash is in jeopardy after the Himachal Pradesh government expressed its inability to provide security for the match, leaving the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a bind with Board Secretary Anurag Thakur saying that the state should not 'play politics'.

Mulayam and son sound the Samajwadi poll bugle in Azamgarh

Mulayam and son sound the Samajwadi poll bugle in Azamgarh

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav and his chief minister son Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday jointly sounded the party's bugle for 2014 Lok Sabha elections from this eastern Uttar Pradesh hub, ill-famed as a home and haven for several terrorists.

PM Modi, Pakistan's Sharif to hold bilateral talks in Russia

PM Modi, Pakistan's Sharif to hold bilateral talks in Russia

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in Ufa on Friday after more than a year.

Armed forces fully capable and prepared to respond to threats: Sharif

Armed forces fully capable and prepared to respond to threats: Sharif

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today said that the nation wants good relations with all countries, particularly its neighbours, a day after a military court's order to execute Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav spiked Indo-Pak tensions.

Will change of govt in Islamabad help India, Pak to mend ties

Will change of govt in Islamabad help India, Pak to mend ties

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The change of government in Pakistan after the exit of hawkish Imran Khan and his likely replacement by hard-core realist Shehbaz Sharif may provide a little window of opportunity for the leaders of India and Pakistan to reset their nearly frozen bilateral ties, according to experts.

Mahira Khan condemns Uri attack

Mahira Khan condemns Uri attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

The artistes were also criticised for keeping mum on the attack, in which 19 Indian soldiers were killed.

Lull in border firing after 9 days of intense shelling by Pak

Lull in border firing after 9 days of intense shelling by Pak

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Over one lakh people have migrated from their hamlets and border towns in the wake of firing by Pakistan.

IAF's 'Golden Arrows' squadron to be revived for Rafale

IAF's 'Golden Arrows' squadron to be revived for Rafale

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

The squadron, which operated from Bhatinda air base, was disbanded in 2016 after the IAF started gradual phasing out of Russian-origin Mig 21 jets.

Pakistan's economic woes don't allow a conflict with India

Pakistan's economic woes don't allow a conflict with India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The country has been facing an ever-rising fiscal deficit, increasing debt and a hamstrung economy.

'Modi lost patience': Chinese media on PM's Balochistan remark

'Modi lost patience': Chinese media on PM's Balochistan remark

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

This is the first time Chinese official media referred to Modi's remarks about PoK and Balochistan.

Pak PM rakes up Kashmir issue in his I-Day speech

Pak PM rakes up Kashmir issue in his I-Day speech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Raking up the Kashmir issue, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said it is the "main source of tension" in Indo-Pak relations and sought its peaceful resolution to explore new ways to bolster bilateral ties.

Heart of Asia conference begins with focus on tackling terror

Heart of Asia conference begins with focus on tackling terror

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Being attended by nearly 40 countries and leading groupings like the European Union, the annual conference of the Heart of Asia -- Istanbul Process is deliberating on various challenges facing Afghanistan, including revival of a peace process in the conflict-ridden country.

No one drives cars that vintage: IAF chief on MIG-21

No one drives cars that vintage: IAF chief on MIG-21

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa said the IAF is "always cautious and alert" to check any untoward aerial movement on the border.

Pak high commissioner extends moral support to Kashmiri separatists

Pak high commissioner extends moral support to Kashmiri separatists

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

In yet another provocation just days ahead of the Indo-Pak foreign secretary level talks, the Pakistan High Commissioner on Thursday said his country extends "full diplomatic and moral support" for what he described as "legitimate struggle" of Kashmiris.

Villagers begin early harvesting as tension simmers on border

Villagers begin early harvesting as tension simmers on border

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Most villagers decided to stay back to harvest crops, their only source of livelihood.

Trigger-happy Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire again!

Trigger-happy Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire again!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

These fresh violations came after a gap of one month and four days along Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Border residents abandoned their homes to escape from Pak shelling

Border residents abandoned their homes to escape from Pak shelling

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Over 40,000 villagers decided to leave their home along the India-Pakistan border

The IAF hero awarded the Maha Vir Chakra twice

The IAF hero awarded the Maha Vir Chakra twice

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Claude Arpi reveals how Wing Commander Jag Mohan Nath won a second Maha Vir Chakra in the 1965 War.