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Afridi makes controversial comment on Kashmir

Afridi makes controversial comment on Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

That's not all, India's out-of-favour cricketer Gautam Gambhir found himself in the middle of the row after adding his own two bit.

'I want to shed a new light on women'

'I want to shed a new light on women'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The show is about women taking ownership of their lives.'

Taliban 2.0: The PLIGHT of WOMEN

Taliban 2.0: The PLIGHT of WOMEN

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Their leaders in the provinces, which have been under the control of Taliban commanders for several months now, speak the language of the bigot. Women are known to have been abducted and enslaved. Several young girls have simply disappeared.

India vs New Zealand: Old Trafford air space shut

India vs New Zealand: Old Trafford air space shut

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The Old Trafford stadium has been made a 'No Fly Zone' for India's semifinal clash against New Zealand, in Manchester, on Tuesday.

Pak MI-17 crashes in Afghanistan; Taliban abducts survivors

Pak MI-17 crashes in Afghanistan; Taliban abducts survivors

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The Russian-made chopper, owned by the provincial government of Punjab, was on its way to Russia on routine maintenance when it suffered unknown technical glitch and had to force land in Azra district of restive Logar province on Thursday.

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack, who shot dead 166 people, had confessed to details that should have been enough to hang him, but Pakistan enjoyed his anti-India rhetoric and let him spread his tentacles. A revealing excerpt from Khaled Ahmed's Pakistan's Terror Conundrum.

BSF jawan injured after Pak troops violate ceasefire thrice in 24 hours

BSF jawan injured after Pak troops violate ceasefire thrice in 24 hours

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Pakistani troops opened fire with automatic weapons and Rocket Projectile Grenades.

UP: Pak nationals using Indian voter ID, ration card; probe ordered

UP: Pak nationals using Indian voter ID, ration card; probe ordered

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Taking strong note of reports of some Pakistanis here availing facilities at par with Indian nationals and getting voter I-cards made in their names, the district administration has ordered a thorough probe.

India condemns Pak's statements as 'irresponsible'

India condemns Pak's statements as 'irresponsible'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

MEA said Pakistan has been using terrorism as state policy against India and it must stop exporting terror.

If Pak stops terrorism, we will also be like Neeraj Chopra: Army chief

If Pak stops terrorism, we will also be like Neeraj Chopra: Army chief

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Asked if there was any "sportsmanship" on display at the Indo-Pak border, Rawat said, "They should make the first move, they should stop terrorism. If they stop terrorism, we will also be like Neeraj Chopra."

Jaish's IED expert among 3 terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

Jaish's IED expert among 3 terrorists killed in Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

"The killing of Abdul Rehman alias Fauji Bhai alias Fauji Baba, a Pakistani national, is a big success for security forces as he was a master in assembling improvised explosive devices for JeM," Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar told reporters in Srinagar.

7 detained by police in connection with Pulwama attack

7 detained by police in connection with Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The youths were detained from Pulwama and Awantipora during the night on suspicion of links with the planning of the suicide attack.

Pak PM's claim about Kashmir far from truth: J-K admin

Pak PM's claim about Kashmir far from truth: J-K admin

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

'Jammu and Kashmir is free for any movement and accessible to all including citizens, outsiders, journalists and all others for free movement'

Pak cinemas resume screening Indian movies

Pak cinemas resume screening Indian movies

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Theatre owners are currently screening those Indian movies which are already released and the decision regarding new films will be taken on Wednesday.

INS Vikrant : 12 years late, 13 times the cost

INS Vikrant : 12 years late, 13 times the cost

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The MiG29K and MiG29KUB, the aircraft carrier's primary fighters, spent more time in the hangar than in the air, with fleet serviceability remaining below 50 per cent, reports Ajai Shukla.

Simply not cricket: Pakistan man faces jail for flying India flag

Simply not cricket: Pakistan man faces jail for flying India flag

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

A Pakistani man has been arrested for hoisting the flag of arch rival India on his roof, an act police described as "anti-state" but which the accused says was a tribute to Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli, officials said on Wednesday.

7 youths arrested for displaying banner with Pak flag

7 youths arrested for displaying banner with Pak flag

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Seven youths have been arrested here for allegedly putting up a banner with an image of Pakistani flag on it, police said on Tuesday.

122 Indian fishermen arrested in Pakistan

122 Indian fishermen arrested in Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Pakistani authorities have arrested 122 Indian fishermen and seized 23 fishing boats on charges of poaching in the country's territorial waters, a spokesman said on Thursday.

Pak limits telecast of Indian TV content

Pak limits telecast of Indian TV content

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

PEMRA will only allow airtime to Indian content if India allows airtime to Pakistani content.

10 killed in suicide blast outside shrine in Lahore

10 killed in suicide blast outside shrine in Lahore

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The blast targeted a van carrying police officers outside the Data Darbar shrine, the largest Sufi shrine in South Asia.

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Ansari, a 33-year-old Mumbai resident, was lodged in the Peshawar Central Jail after being sentenced by the military court on December 15, 2015.

Was Pakistan's BAT live-streaming attack on Indian soldiers?

Was Pakistan's BAT live-streaming attack on Indian soldiers?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

The attack left two Indian soldiers dead while one BAT member was killed in retaliatory action by Indian troops.

BSF registers protest over killing, hacking of jawan

BSF registers protest over killing, hacking of jawan

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The sources said the Pakistani side, which spoke to the Border Security Force officials in the noon over phone, 'denied any hand' in the killing of Head Constable Narender Singh on September 18.

Border residents hit by double whammy of COVID-19, Pak shelling

Border residents hit by double whammy of COVID-19, Pak shelling

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'We are caught between the devil and the deep blue sea'

Why did Pakistan change Gilgit Baltistan's status?

Why did Pakistan change Gilgit Baltistan's status?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Pakistan perceives that if it had declared Gilgit-Baltistan, PoK or both, which are only a part of the territories of J&K, as legitimate provinces of Pakistan it would weaken its case for the entire J&K and lead to legal complications, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Despite injuries, Abhi wants to return to cockpit at the earliest

Despite injuries, Abhi wants to return to cockpit at the earliest

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

His health condition is being monitored by a group of doctors at the Army's Research and Referral hospital, the officials said.

How Indian media reacted to victory over Pakistan...

How Indian media reacted to victory over Pakistan...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

'No Match' crowed the front page of an Indian newspaper, on Monday

Mann ki Baat: PM recalls valour of soldiers in Kargil War

Mann ki Baat: PM recalls valour of soldiers in Kargil War

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio address, the prime minister also said that the threat of coronavirus is not over yet and we need to remain vigilant against the deadly virus.

Pak national gets life term for 1996 bus blast case

Pak national gets life term for 1996 bus blast case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Two people, including a Pakistani national, were sentenced to life imprisonment by a local court in the 1996 Modinagar bus blast case, while the third accused was discharged due to lack of evidence.

China will help Pakistan to keep fire burning in J&K

China will help Pakistan to keep fire burning in J&K

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'China is likely to help Pakistan in keeping the fire burning in J&K to bleed India for its own interests.' A fascinating excerpt from Lieutenant General K Himalay Singh's Making of a General: A Himalayan Echo.

World wants India to give China a bloody nose

World wants India to give China a bloody nose

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Unlike the Chinese army that has been largely a peace time force, the Indian Army is a battle hardened force,' explains Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

India won't hesitate to retaliate: Parrikar on ceasefire violations

India won't hesitate to retaliate: Parrikar on ceasefire violations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

With Pakistan continuing to violate the ceasefire, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has directed security forces not to hold back and retaliate with "double the force".

23 booked in Kerala for celebrating Pak cricket victory

23 booked in Kerala for celebrating Pak cricket victory

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

They had allegedly burst crackers and raised slogans in support of the Pakistani cricket team.

70-yr-old woman, 4 others injured in heavy Pak shelling

70-yr-old woman, 4 others injured in heavy Pak shelling

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The cross-border firing has forced many to take shelter in government-run camps.

Pak forces wore 'thermal suits' to avoid detection, kill BSF man

Pak forces wore 'thermal suits' to avoid detection, kill BSF man

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The BSF commanders initially thought that the jawan was killed by a sniper shot from across the border.

6 civilians injured as Pakistan targets 30 Border Outposts in Jammu

6 civilians injured as Pakistan targets 30 Border Outposts in Jammu

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Pakistani Rangers using 81 mm and 82 mm mortars have targeted 30 Border Outposts of the Border Security Force in Hiranagar, Kathua and Ramgarh sectors of Jammu and Kashmir.

Three arrested in Amarnath pilgrim attack case

Three arrested in Amarnath pilgrim attack case

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

The men, who had allegedly helped the four terrorists by providing them with vehicles and shelter, were arrested recently and taken into remand for further questioning, the police said.

Pak, India agree on majority of Kartarpur proposals

Pak, India agree on majority of Kartarpur proposals

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

A Foreign Office official told PTI that the eight-member Indian delegation arrived in Lahore at 9.15 am (local time).

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The J&K police's 81 medals are the maximum awarded to any police force this year, followed by the CRPF's 55.

Infiltration in J&K on rise as terrorists choose old routes

Infiltration in J&K on rise as terrorists choose old routes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir is on the rise, with nearly 100 terrorists sneaking into the Valley this year from across the Line of Control taking routes, including those chosen by Pakistani raiders in 1947, to move towards south, which has emerged as the epicentre of militancy.