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BSF jawan succumbs to COVID-19; 14th death in CAPFs

BSF jawan succumbs to COVID-19; 14th death in CAPFs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The officials said the jawan was the youngest to die among the CAPFs. All other fatalities were over 45 years, they said.

Post Pulwama, Pak remains safe haven for terrorists: US

Post Pulwama, Pak remains safe haven for terrorists: US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The suspension of US aid to Pakistan, which was announced by President Donald Trump in January 2018, remained in effect throughout 2019, the State Department said.

'I had fought for undivided India'

'I had fought for undivided India'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

For his participation in Netaji's INA, Major Ghulam Ahmed Qureshi was put into solitary confinement in the Red Fort, charged with rebellion against the Crown. Despite Nehru, Asaf Ali and a host of top lawyers defending them, Qureshi and his fellow officers were sentenced to death.

BSF's writ extended till 50 km in Punjab, Bengal, Assam

BSF's writ extended till 50 km in Punjab, Bengal, Assam

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

In a move aimed at maintaining 'zero tolerance' against terrorism and cross border crimes, the Centre has empowered the Border Security Force to conduct searches, arrest suspects and make seizures up to an area of 50 km inside Indian territory from the international border along India-Pakistan and India-Bangladesh borders.

At current pace India will inoculate 75% of population only by mid-2024

At current pace India will inoculate 75% of population only by mid-2024

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The average rate of COVID-19 vaccination in the country has been 10.8 million per week. At that rate, it will take India till December 2024 to complete two billion doses.

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

'They wanted to strike terror in India'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.' 'I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was retribution.'

'He was firm and uncompromising about things that were not acceptable'

'He was firm and uncompromising about things that were not acceptable'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

General Bipin Rawat was given the guideline by the prime minister to achieve the integration of the three forces by the 75th year of India's Independence. This should be carried forward with utmost speed.

'The boys were so fired up to fight the enemy'

'The boys were so fired up to fight the enemy'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

'One of the bullets grazed General Sagat's hand and one injured Flying Officer Sidhu in the leg.' 'The helicopter was quickly flown back to Agartala and after landing they found that the aircraft had been peppered with 38 bullet holes!'

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

According to Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) list, which was updated on Tuesday, JuD and FIF were among 70 organisations proscribed by the ministry of Interior under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997.

26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 11 yrs jail

26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 11 yrs jail

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The court sentenced Saeed to five-and-a-half years and imposed a fine of Rs 15,000 in each case. The sentences of both cases will run concurrently.

India must prepare for the Taliban threat

India must prepare for the Taliban threat

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The Taliban will view India through the eyes of the ISI and can be relied upon to undertake hostile actions against this country, warns Virendra Kapoor.

CRPF ready to fight 'invisible, invasive' COVID-19: DG

CRPF ready to fight 'invisible, invasive' COVID-19: DG

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

In a communication to his troops on the occasion of the 'Valour day' of the force, CRPF Director General (DG) A P Maheshwari asked them to be strong and fit for serving the country during these tough times.

Meet BSF's first woman combat officer in 51 years

Meet BSF's first woman combat officer in 51 years

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Twenty-five-year-old Tanushree Pareek will now be posted to command a unit along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab.

Pak army says Saeed's detention in country's interest

Pak army says Saeed's detention in country's interest

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Opposition in the Pakistan Punjab assembly on Tuesday staged a walkout to protest against Saeed's detention.

India abstains on resolution calling for Russia to pay reparations

India abstains on resolution calling for Russia to pay reparations

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a draft resolution calling for Russia to be held accountable for violations of international law by its invasion of Ukraine and requiring Moscow to pay reparations to Kyiv for damages, loss and injury resulting from the war.

Terror plot to attack temple in J-K's Pooch foiled

Terror plot to attack temple in J-K's Pooch foiled

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The arrested persons were planning to carry out a grenade attack on a temple at the behest of their Pakistani handler to disturb peace and communal amity in the district.

'IAF knew govt considering cross-border air strikes'

'IAF knew govt considering cross-border air strikes'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The IAF hit the JeM training facility using S-2000 precision-guided bombs fired from the Mirage-2000 fighter jets.

U-19 Asia Cup: India beat Afghanistan to enter semis

U-19 Asia Cup: India beat Afghanistan to enter semis

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

India will face the winners between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, who play in the last group league encounter.

LoC ceasefire looks fragile

LoC ceasefire looks fragile

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

It would be realistic to see India's position on the DGMOs joint statement more as 'engagement, different from dialogue', where our subsequent options could be decided depending on the realities of the situation on the ground, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

US aid to Pakistan is no panacea, but neither are sanctions

US aid to Pakistan is no panacea, but neither are sanctions

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

After weighing all the costs and benefits, the next administration is likely to reduce and restructure assistance to Pakistan but not to end it altogether, says Daniel S Markey.

Pak targets Lashkar, Jaish with 'intelligence-based ops'

Pak targets Lashkar, Jaish with 'intelligence-based ops'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad launched to fight terrorism across country.

J-K parties back Pandit, Dogra employees' demand for relocation from Kashmir

J-K parties back Pandit, Dogra employees' demand for relocation from Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The Congress will make it the main issue when its Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi reaches Jammu and Kashmir early next year.

What a record India has against Pakistan in ICC events!

What a record India has against Pakistan in ICC events!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The win at Edgbaston was not the first time an Indian team had vanquished Pakistan in an ICC competition. Rajneesh Gupta surveys the landscape of India-Pakistan encounters in ICC contests.

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Lieutenant General J F R Jacob, Chief of Staff, Eastern Army Command during the 1971 war, reveals how, armed with only a draft surrender document and an aide, he made the Pakistani army led by Lieutenant General A A K Niazi surrender.

Man injured in Jammu bus stand blast dies, toll rises to 2

Man injured in Jammu bus stand blast dies, toll rises to 2

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Within hours of the incident, police arrested the accused and said he was tasked by terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen to carry out the attack.

A bloodier nose next time: Army chief's warning to Pak

A bloodier nose next time: Army chief's warning to Pak

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Responding to a question on the meeting between Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and United States President Donald Trump in the US, Rawat said that Pakistan can do anything to get money.

2 floors of BSF HQ sealed as staffer contracts COVID-19

2 floors of BSF HQ sealed as staffer contracts COVID-19

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The eight-storeyed BSF head office is located in the CGOs complex on Lodhi road that also houses the Central Reserve Police Force headquarters, which was placed under similar sealing on Sunday after two staffers tested positive.

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The CAA should be kept in abeyance, without making it a prestige issue.'
'Laying down a clear policy on the future of illegal migrants will dispel anxieties and help in implementing the CAA, NPR and also the NCR,' suggests former Union home secretary Dr Madhav Godbole.

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The retreating Pakistani troops were heading towards Dacca and they had to be stopped at all costs. The Eastern Army Commander, in his orders to General Sagat Singh, had reiterated that he did not want the troops of 4 Corps to cross the Meghna river. But General Sagat had other plans to threaten Dacca and ensure that the pressure would make the Pakistani commanders capitulate. This is where the IAF helicopters came in.

Pak plans permanent ban on Hafiz Saeed's JuD: Report

Pak plans permanent ban on Hafiz Saeed's JuD: Report

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

The powerful military establishment, which enjoys considerable influence over policy decisions in Pakistan, was also on board to ban JuD and other terror groups.

Prepared for a two-front war but want peace: Army chief

Prepared for a two-front war but want peace: Army chief

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

His remarks came days after Beijing raised eyebrows over India testing 5000 km-range Agni 5 missile which has entire China within its reach.

26/11 mastermind Hafeez Saeed arrested in Pak

26/11 mastermind Hafeez Saeed arrested in Pak

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Saeed, has been moved to an unknown location.

RDX used in explosives dropped on Jammu IAF base: Officials

RDX used in explosives dropped on Jammu IAF base: Officials

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Investigators scanned CCTV footage, including from cameras installed on the boundary walls of the airport, in an effort to determine from where the drones came. However, all the CCTV cameras focused on the roadside, the officials said.

'Surgical strikes more suitable in PoK than war'

'Surgical strikes more suitable in PoK than war'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'An all-out war affects the whole nation.'

Is India ready for war? No, not really

Is India ready for war? No, not really

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

'Even though an India-China military conflict scenario seems unlikely, its possibility gets enhanced if our capabilities are seen to be inadequate by the adversary,' warns Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Pak terrorists attack Jammu IAF station with drone bombs, 2 injured

Pak terrorists attack Jammu IAF station with drone bombs, 2 injured

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

In what is the first time Pakistan-based terrorists have used drones to strike vital installations, two bombs were dropped at the Indian Air Force station in Jammu airport in the early hours of Sunday, officials said.

Ukraine: 'India remained cold-blooded and rational'

Ukraine: 'India remained cold-blooded and rational'

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'As long as we have such partners, Russia cannot be isolated.'

India urges ICJ to annul Jadhav's death sentence

India urges ICJ to annul Jadhav's death sentence

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

India questioned the functioning of Pakistan's notorious military courts.

Will enter into talks with all neighbours to bring peace: Imran Khan

Will enter into talks with all neighbours to bring peace: Imran Khan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Khan stressed on taking austerity measures, working on tax reforms instead of taking loans, rooting out corruption.

Internet in J-K may not be restored soon: Officials

Internet in J-K may not be restored soon: Officials

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

On the release of political leaders, the functionary said the administration is taking step-by-step decisions.