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Got call from Modi saying...: Trump's new claim on India-Pak war

Got call from Modi saying...: Trump's new claim on India-Pak war

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Trump claimed that he "got a call from Prime Minister Modi saying, 'we're done'. I said, 'you're done with what?'" Trump said and claimed Modi replied: "We're not going to go to war."

Maharashtra: Defence firm engineer held for spying for Pakistan

Maharashtra: Defence firm engineer held for spying for Pakistan

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Maharashtra's elite Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a Thane-based junior engineer on charges of spying, alleging that he provided sensitive defence information to a Pakistani intelligence operative who honey-trapped him online, officials said on Thursday.

If Pakistan seeks survival...: Modi's stern warning

If Pakistan seeks survival...: Modi's stern warning

Rediff.com12 May 2025

In his first address to the nation after Operation Sindoor, the prime minister said on Monday that for India to uphold peace, it must be strong, and when necessary, that strength must be exercised.

KKR-CSK pause play to salute Operation Sindoor heroes

KKR-CSK pause play to salute Operation Sindoor heroes

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Players from Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, along with BCCI officials, lined up along the boundary ropes at Eden Gardens to pay a heartfelt tribute to the Indian armed forces.

'China Wants India On A Tight Leash'

'China Wants India On A Tight Leash'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'China's basic purpose of taking the Shaksgam Valley was access to the Indian Ocean.'

Govt explains why India launched strikes in Pak, PoK

Govt explains why India launched strikes in Pak, PoK

Rediff.com7 May 2025

India carried out missile strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke, after the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. The Foreign Secretary said the actions were measured, non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible.

First calm night along LoC after ceasefire: Indian Army

First calm night along LoC after ceasefire: Indian Army

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Jammu and Kashmir was peaceful last night with no hostilities between the Indian and Pakistani militaries along the Line of Control and the International Border.

Didn't do this for...: Trump doubles down on India-Pak truce claim

Didn't do this for...: Trump doubles down on India-Pak truce claim

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Trump said that the prize announced by the Nobel committee was for 2024, while he resolved these wars in 2025.

'Some people think we would have gone for PoK, but...'

'Some people think we would have gone for PoK, but...'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Lieutenant General Vinod Khandare (retired), former principal adviser to the Ministry of Defence, discusses the implications of Operation Sindoor, including its impact on India's diplomatic relations and the need for improved civil defense.

NCERT developing special module on Operation Sindoor

NCERT developing special module on Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is developing a special classroom module on Operation Sindoor to help students learn about India's defence strategy and diplomatic response, according to sources.

Pakistan confirms 3 Indian missile strikes, vows response

Pakistan confirms 3 Indian missile strikes, vows response

Rediff.com7 May 2025

The Pakistan Army has vowed to respond to Indian air strikes that targeted locations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Punjab. The strikes were carried out from within Indian airspace, according to the army spokesman, who said that Pakistan will respond at a time and place of its choosing. The army is currently assessing the damage caused by the strikes.

Op Sindoor: India targeted 9 Jaish, LeT, Hizbul terror sites

Op Sindoor: India targeted 9 Jaish, LeT, Hizbul terror sites

Rediff.com7 May 2025

The nine targets struck under 'Operation Sindoor', four in Pakistan and five in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, were chosen by the IAF after receiving intelligence inputs about terror camps operating under the guise of health centres to evade detection at these sites, officials said on Wednesday.

Trump claims India has stopped buying oil from Russia

Trump claims India has stopped buying oil from Russia

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

US President Donald Trump claims India has significantly reduced and nearly stopped purchasing oil from Russia, citing de-escalation efforts. This follows previous tensions over tariffs and India's energy sourcing.

'Pakistan Should Be Humiliated'

'Pakistan Should Be Humiliated'

Rediff.com8 May 2025

'...and the country should be impoverished completely.' 'Once this is done, the political class would take over and then play a part in real democracy where the army is under the control of the government, not vice-versa.'

India, Pakistan NSAs likely to meet in Moscow?

India, Pakistan NSAs likely to meet in Moscow?

Rediff.com25 May 2025

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is expected to attend a major security meeting in Moscow next week, organized by Russia's Security Council. Doval is invited for the 13th international meeting of high representatives for security issues, taking place from May 27-29. The meeting, chaired by Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, will see participation from over 150 countries and international organizations. Pakistan's NSA, Lt Gen Asim Malik, is also expected to attend the meeting, leading to speculation of a possible face-to-face meeting between the two NSAs amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack and subsequent retaliatory actions.

Pak intruder arrested along LoC in J-K's Poonch amid tension

Pak intruder arrested along LoC in J-K's Poonch amid tension

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The intruder, who is in his early 20s, was taken into custody by Army troops soon after he entered into this side from across the LoC.

Pakistan pleaded for ceasefire, govt tells Parliament

Pakistan pleaded for ceasefire, govt tells Parliament

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The government stated that Operation Sindoor was launched in response to a 'barbaric' attack by 'Pakistan-sponsored terrorists,' focusing on dismantling terror infrastructure and neutralizing terrorists likely to be sent across to India.

Jammu, parts of south Kashmir go dark after blasts, sirens sounded

Jammu, parts of south Kashmir go dark after blasts, sirens sounded

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Drones were sighted and explosions were heard in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, a day after India thwarted attempts by the Pakistan military to attack Indian military installations using drones and missiles. The drones were also engaged in Udhampur and Nagrota of Jammu and Punjab. Heavy cross-border shelling started along the International Border in Suchetgarh and Ramgarh sectors of Jammu and Samba districts. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah appealed to residents to stay indoors and ignore rumors.

At least 26 killed in Indian missile strikes, admits Pakistan

At least 26 killed in Indian missile strikes, admits Pakistan

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Army spokesman Lt Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry in a media interaction said at least 26 people were killed and 46 injured in the missile strikes on cities in Punjab and PoK. "The six locations that India attacked last night... Pakistan lost 26 people and 46 were injured," he said.

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Bookstore owners were cautioned against keeping or distributing the books. Police personnel briefed the bookstore owners about the legal consequences of violating the ban.

Chinese Communist Party team visits BJP office, calls on RSS

Chinese Communist Party team visits BJP office, calls on RSS

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said it held a formal meeting with a Chinese delegation openly, given the "improved" relations between New Delhi and Beijing, unlike the Congress which, it alleged, "secretly" signed a memorandum of understanding with the neighbouring country's ruling party.

'8 planes were downed': Trump's new claim on India-Pak war

'8 planes were downed': Trump's new claim on India-Pak war

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

US President Donald Trump has claimed that India and Pakistan "made peace" in May after he threatened to snap trade deals with them if they continued their military conflict.

Nobody in history has solved 8 wars in 9 months: Trump on Nobel

Nobody in history has solved 8 wars in 9 months: Trump on Nobel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

US President Donald Trump has repeated his claim of "stopping" the conflict between India and Pakistan through trade and tariffs, and suggested he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for settling multiple conflicts.

India cutting back Russian oil buy 'completely', Trump claims again

India cutting back Russian oil buy 'completely', Trump claims again

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

US President Donald Trump claimed India will stop buying oil from Russia, while also stating China will cut back substantially. He also discussed the conflict between India and Pakistan, reiterating his claim of helping settle the conflict.

Modi 'good friend', Munir 'favourite field marshal': Trump

Modi 'good friend', Munir 'favourite field marshal': Trump

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Monday praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi without naming him, saying 'India is a great country with a good friend of mine at the top'.

'My friend Modi wants me there': Trump likely to visit India for Quad

'My friend Modi wants me there': Trump likely to visit India for Quad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

United States President Donald Trump said he could travel to India next year, emphasising that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'wants' him to visit while calling him a 'great man' and a friend.

Beijing mum on performance of Chinese weapons used by Pakistan

Beijing mum on performance of Chinese weapons used by Pakistan

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The Chinese military Thursday declined to comment on the performance of China-made weapons used by Pakistan in the recent conflict with India.

'It's not a word but...': Newborn girls named 'Sindoor' in UP

'It's not a word but...': Newborn girls named 'Sindoor' in UP

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 to destroy nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack. All subsequent retaliations to Pakistani offensives were carried out under the moniker Operation Sindoor.

Why did Pahalgam attackers choose Baisaran Valley? NIA reveals

Why did Pahalgam attackers choose Baisaran Valley? NIA reveals

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

The terrorists chose Baisaran as the target due to its "high tourist presence", "relative isolation" and after considering that the "response (from the security agencies) would take time".

India 'could have done much more' during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath

India 'could have done much more' during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauds the armed forces' restrained response during Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror attack, highlighting coordination and improved connectivity in border areas.

Fewer devotees turn up for Kashmir's Kheer Bhawani mela

Fewer devotees turn up for Kashmir's Kheer Bhawani mela

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

The usual rush of devotees was missing this year, presumably due to the Pahalgam terror attack and the military action between India and Pakistan following it.

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Operation Sindoor redraws India's security goals in 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

In 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor, a multi-domain combat mission against Pakistan in response to cross-border terrorism. The operation involved precision strikes, military retaliation, and diplomatic measures, marking a significant shift in India's security policy.

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Why China's Claim On Shaksgam Valley Is Baseless

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Today's situation in the Shaksgam Valley is the consequence of what happened in Gilgit in 1947. But is India ready to militarily get back its territories? asks Claude Arpi.

Now Azaadi slogans are being heard in PoK: Shah

Now Azaadi slogans are being heard in PoK: Shah

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Shah said the present Lok Sabha elections are about "choosing between corrupt leaders of INDI alliance and honest politician Narendra Modi, who despite being Chief Minister and then Prime Minister never had an allegation of single paisa against him."

China overrules India's objections to Shaksgam Valley infra push

China overrules India's objections to Shaksgam Valley infra push

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

China has reaffirmed its territorial claims over the Shaksgam Valley, dismissing India's objections to infrastructure projects in the area. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the territory is part of China and its activities there are beyond reproach.

Backed by Turkey, Azerbaijan, Sharif seeks talks with India

Backed by Turkey, Azerbaijan, Sharif seeks talks with India

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Leaders of Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan agreed to strengthen their ties for the mutual benefit of their peoples, as well as for regional peace and prosperity. The understanding was reached at the Pakistan-Turkey-Azerbaijan trilateral summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan, attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif alongside presidents Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ilham Aliyev. Azerbaijan announced a USD 2 billion investment in Pakistan's economy. Turkey expressed support for the ceasefire between Pakistan and India and hopes that it evolves into permanent peace.

327 killed as flash floods lash northwest Pakistan in 48 hrs

327 killed as flash floods lash northwest Pakistan in 48 hrs

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Flash floods in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have resulted in a significant loss of life, with the death toll rising to 327 in the last 48 hours. The disaster has prompted relief efforts from the army and government agencies.

Afghanistan joins CPEC amid strengthening India-Kabul ties

Afghanistan joins CPEC amid strengthening India-Kabul ties

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The announcement on expansion of CPEC was made following a meeting among Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Beijing, according to a Pakistani readout.

ICC bans Pakistan's Champions Trophy tour in PoK

ICC bans Pakistan's Champions Trophy tour in PoK

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

The tour was scheduled to start on November 16 and would run through November 24, allowing fans to view the prestigious trophy that Pakistan last won in 2017 under the captaincy of Sarfaraz Ahmed.

What If Sardar Patel Had Not Passed Away In 1950...

What If Sardar Patel Had Not Passed Away In 1950...

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

If Patel had lived a few years more, he may or may not have become prime minister. But for sure, his presence would have kept Nehru in check, points out Harishchandra.