News for 'Line of Control and International Border'

No firing on borders in J&K: Spokesman

No firing on borders in J&K: Spokesman

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Describing the situation on the International Border, the Line of Control and the Actual Ground Position Line in Jammu and Kashmir as 'quiet,' the spokesman said: "If Pakistani troops resort to firing, then we will retaliate."

Centre planning second rung of defence along int'l border

Centre planning second rung of defence along int'l border

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Along the 202-kilometre long International Border in the Jammu region.

Ensure 'zero infiltration' along the border: Centre to BSF

Ensure 'zero infiltration' along the border: Centre to BSF

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Amid reports of an increase in infiltration bids, the Centre on Tuesday directed the Border Security Force to set up a real time intelligence sharing grid and seal all vulnerable points along the Indo-Pak border.

Can Owaisi, Panda Convince The Saudis?

Can Owaisi, Panda Convince The Saudis?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Their shared brief: To assert India's case with clarity, rebut hostile narratives, and secure enduring partnerships for global counter-terror cooperation.

Pak violates ceasefire in Jammu; BSF gives 'befitting reply'

Pak violates ceasefire in Jammu; BSF gives 'befitting reply'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Such violations have not been very common since India and Pakistan agreed for a renewed ceasefire along the borders in Jammu and Kashmir on February 20, 2021.

'Pakistan's Retaliation Will Invite More Indian Attacks'

'Pakistan's Retaliation Will Invite More Indian Attacks'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'The Pakistani State has to realise that the pigeons have come home to roost.'

Amid surge in terrorist attacks, Army chief may visit Jammu on Monday

Amid surge in terrorist attacks, Army chief may visit Jammu on Monday

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

The Army chief is likely to visit Jammu and discuss the recent and ongoing counter-terrorist operations and the casualties that have been suffered in the recent terror attacks there, defence sources said.

PM meets service chiefs to review border security

PM meets service chiefs to review border security

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

During the meeting, the prime minister is understood to have taken stock of the situation along the Line of Control and International Border.

Army jawan killed in cross-border Pak firing, 4th in this month

Army jawan killed in cross-border Pak firing, 4th in this month

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

There has been a spurt in Pakistani shelling along the border in Jammu and Kashmir this year with over 2,027 cases of violation of a ceasefire agreement being reported till June 10.

Milestone Watch: Gill, Rahul, Jadeja In Focus

Milestone Watch: Gill, Rahul, Jadeja In Focus

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

As India get set to take on England in a five-match Test series, starting in Leeds on June 20, a look at the upcoming milestone for their top players.

Why Govt Spends Rs 96,792 Crore On CAPFs

Why Govt Spends Rs 96,792 Crore On CAPFs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

When the internal security situation spirals out of the control of the provincial law and order machinery, the CAPFs can be called in, providing a security buffer before the Army is deployed.

BSF activates 'laser walls' along India-Pakistan border

BSF activates 'laser walls' along India-Pakistan border

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Right infra-red and laser beam intrusion detection systems are "up and working" along as many vulnerable and sensitive areas of the international border in Punjab.

BSF soldier's throat slit by Pak troops, high alert along border

BSF soldier's throat slit by Pak troops, high alert along border

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'The BSF and other forces will undertake a counter-action at a suitable time'

Pak was ready to nuke India on breaching border

Pak was ready to nuke India on breaching border

Rediff.com30 Dec 2002

General Musharraf said he had told Prime Minister Vajpayee, through international leaders, that if Indian troops moved a single step across the international border or the LoC, they should not expect a conventional war.

'China Was Single Most Important External Factor In This Conflict'

'China Was Single Most Important External Factor In This Conflict'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'Every decision India makes along the LoC, it must also consider implications along the LAC.'

Govt okays project to boost army communications in border areas

Govt okays project to boost army communications in border areas

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

The project will be rolled out by government-owned company ITI within three years, they said, adding that the contract for its implementation was signed with the telecom entity on Thursday.

Pak again violates ceasefire along Indo-Pak border

Pak again violates ceasefire along Indo-Pak border

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Pakistani troops on Tuesday opened fire and pounded several Indian posts with mortar shells in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

'India Is Playing A Quiet Game'

'India Is Playing A Quiet Game'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'India is using Hasina to warn the Yunus government because there is a ground support for the Awami League in Bangladesh.'

'Escalation Was Fastest In Indo-Pak History'

'Escalation Was Fastest In Indo-Pak History'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'Looking at how quickly the hostilities were escalating, the nuclear threshold did not seem that far.'

'Terror Hasn't Gone Away, But We Have Raised The Cost And Consequences For Pakistan'

'Terror Hasn't Gone Away, But We Have Raised The Cost And Consequences For Pakistan'

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'War is not an answer. War is not a solution.' 'Deterrence is a solution. We should have the stick with us with which we can beat Pakistan.'

Pak targets border posts in Jammu in fresh firing

Pak targets border posts in Jammu in fresh firing

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

After a brief lull, Pakistan on Saturday again violated the ceasefire by firing on forward posts along the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from India.

Shah visits BSF HQ; reviews ops along Pak, Bangladesh border

Shah visits BSF HQ; reviews ops along Pak, Bangladesh border

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

In his first visit to BSF HQ after taking over as home minister, Shah was given a presentation on BSF deployment along Pak, Bangladesh borders.

Pakistan takes border war to UN doors

Pakistan takes border war to UN doors

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Stepping up its attempts to internationalise the Kashmir issue, Pakistan has written to the UN chief on the security situation along the LoC and the International Border with India and sought the world body's intervention in resolving the issue.

150 terrorists waiting to infiltrate into Kashmir: BSF

150 terrorists waiting to infiltrate into Kashmir: BSF

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

He said the security forces would ensure any infiltration attempt is thwarted.

Chinese troops training Pak Army along border with India says intel

Chinese troops training Pak Army along border with India says intel

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Indian security agencies have learnt that Chinese troops are training Pakistan Army personnel right across the Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir.

'The Ceasefire Is A Band-Aid Solution'

'The Ceasefire Is A Band-Aid Solution'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'It brings precarious peace because the red lines have shifted. 'The next Pahalgam attack would mean a full scale war.'

India-China border 'generally' stable: Chinese FM to Jaishankar

India-China border 'generally' stable: Chinese FM to Jaishankar

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang reiterated that the situation at the India-China border is generally stable and both sides should consolidate the present achievements and strictly abide by the relevant agreements while pushing for further cooling and easing of the conditions for sustainable peace and tranquillity at the frontier.

Amidst LoC tensions, border villagers demand more civilian bunkers

Amidst LoC tensions, border villagers demand more civilian bunkers

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

In December last year, the Centre had decided to construct community bunkers along International Border and Line of Control for being used during shelling and firing by Pak.

Pak targets civilians along border, woman killed

Pak targets civilians along border, woman killed

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Five other civilians injured as Pak troops shelled border out posts along the IB.

'US Taking Relations With Pakistan's Generals To A Very Dramatic Level'

'US Taking Relations With Pakistan's Generals To A Very Dramatic Level'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'Trump's sons, and the son of Trump's Mideast envoy Steven Witkoff, are in the crypto business and recently signed deals with Pakistan's crypto council.' 'It may not be coincidental that not long before the Trump-Munir meeting, the head of Pakistan's crypto council met with Trump's White House crypto policy czar.'

FULL TEXT: President's address to the nation on I-Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to the nation on I-Day eve

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

President Droupadi Murmu's address to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.

Army apprehends Pak's Border Action Team attack, security heightened

Army apprehends Pak's Border Action Team attack, security heightened

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Apprehending attack by Pakistan's Border Action Team on forward posts and patrol parties in the run up to Republic Day, Army has sounded an alert along the boundary with Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir.

New ITBP units for China border in last stage: Govt

New ITBP units for China border in last stage: Govt

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

The process to authorise new battalions for the ITBP, guarding the LAC between India and China, is in the last stage and the government is determined to provide transport and logistical support to all security forces, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said on Sunday.

After IAF strike, Pak drone shot down near border in Gujarat

After IAF strike, Pak drone shot down near border in Gujarat

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Debris of the UAV was seen near Nanghatad village in Abdasa taluka of Kutch.

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'If you align your ambition with India's rise, the peak of your careers will unfold alongside the peak of India's power.'

Border firing dwindles after India's strong stance

Border firing dwindles after India's strong stance

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

After nine days of heavy firing and mortar shelling from across the border, firing de-escalated along the 192-km long border in Jammu frontier overnight with Pakistan opening fire on four border out posts in Kathua district.

'Situation along border with China stable but ...': Eastern command chief

'Situation along border with China stable but ...': Eastern command chief

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Lt Gen Kalita also stated that the Army is constantly monitoring the activities across the border and is well prepared to meet any emerging challenges.

Only 6 ceasefire violations by Pakistan along LoC since February

Only 6 ceasefire violations by Pakistan along LoC since February

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said as many as 5,133 incidents of ceasefire violations were reported in 2020; 3,479 in 2019; and 2,140 in 2018.

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.