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U-19 Asia Cup: Spotlight on India-Pakistan handshake call

U-19 Asia Cup: Spotlight on India-Pakistan handshake call

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Both Suryavanshi and skipper Mhatre are coming into the tournament following a great run of form in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

'Siddh Purush' arrested for spying for Pak; was honey-trapped

'Siddh Purush' arrested for spying for Pak; was honey-trapped

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Singh, who worked in a factory in Alwar, was known locally as a 'Siddh Purush' and often participated in religious events. This allowed him to build rapport with defence personnel and civilians alike, the officials said.

'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.'

Why Has ISI Chief Been Given An Extension?

Why Has ISI Chief Been Given An Extension?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

While Asim Malik's role in Pakistan's recent warming up of relations with the US is acknowledged, army watchers note a recent distancing, what with Asim Munir not wanting his DG, ISI to share the limelight during his subsequent sojourns to Tampa and Brussels, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

'Pakistani army officers don't want to join the ISI'

'Pakistani army officers don't want to join the ISI'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'The military in Pakistan is capable and self critical, but intelligence is stuffed full of lifers who resist change, which is why career soldiers in Pakistan try with all their might not to be transferred into the ISI.'

Pak moves towards integrated command after May conflict with India

Pak moves towards integrated command after May conflict with India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Pakistan is considering creating a new position of 'Commander of Defence Forces' (CDF) to improve coordination and unified command among its military services, according to media reports. The move is part of broader defence reforms and is reportedly influenced by recent conflicts and the evolving nature of modern warfare.

Tharoor 'disappointed' with Colombia over Op Sindoor stand

Tharoor 'disappointed' with Colombia over Op Sindoor stand

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Tharoor also showed the picture of Pakistani Army officials attending the funerals of terrorists after India's strike on their terror bases.

'India Should Hit Pakistan Army Targets'

'India Should Hit Pakistan Army Targets'

Rediff.com11 May 2025

'There's something called deterrence by punishment.' 'That means you hit in a manner calculated to raise costs and consequences for Pakistan, so that the next time it attempts a Pahalgam-like attack, it has to think ten times.'

'Bangladesh Remains Quiet On China's Influence'

'Bangladesh Remains Quiet On China's Influence'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'The BNP's election manifesto lists grievances against India, mirroring the attitude of past BNP governments.' 'Political parties have been careful not to say bad things about China.'

Will join Army to fight Pak terrorists: Pahalgam victim's 9-year-old son

Will join Army to fight Pak terrorists: Pahalgam victim's 9-year-old son

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Nine-year-old Tanuj Kumar Satpathy, who lost his father in the Pahalgam terror attack, says he wants to join the Indian Army and confront Pakistani terrorists. Tanuj's father, Prashant Satpathy, was among the 26 people killed in the attack on April 22. Tanuj says he will tell PM Narendra Modi to ensure that no child becomes fatherless like him. He recounted how he took care of his mother after the incident, saying that he was the only help for her when the tragedy struck.

Busted Pakistani propaganda among OIC nations: Shrikant Shinde

Busted Pakistani propaganda among OIC nations: Shrikant Shinde

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

India succeeded in busting the Pakistani narrative on Operation Sindoor, particularly among the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) member nations, where Islamabad sought succour after carrying out terror activities across the border, Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde said.

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

10 Heroes of the 1965 War which ended on September 23 60 years ago.

'World hasn't forgotten Pahalgam': India rebukes Pak at UN

'World hasn't forgotten Pahalgam': India rebukes Pak at UN

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

India strongly rejected Pakistan's 'unwarranted aspersions' over United Nations processes and attempts to deflect attention from atrocities committed against children in the country and rampant cross-border terrorism, asserting that the world has not forgotten the Pahalgam attacks.

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Whether Freedom At Midnight 2 has a political agenda, a bias or two will be read into it, depending on the affiliation of who is watching, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Don't expect India-Pak ties to improve soon: Javed Akhtar

Don't expect India-Pak ties to improve soon: Javed Akhtar

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Akhtar criticised vested interest groups in Pakistan, particularly the army, the political establishment and the extreme right wing, for blocking peace efforts between the two nations.

He wanted to wear Army uniform: Father of Agniveer martyred in J-K

He wanted to wear Army uniform: Father of Agniveer martyred in J-K

Rediff.com10 May 2025

The father of Murali Naik, a soldier from Andhra Pradesh who died during cross-border shelling in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, said his son joined the Army despite his opposition as he wanted to serve the nation. Naik, a 23-year-old Agniveer, died in the line of duty on Friday. He was the primary breadwinner for his family, which has been living in Mumbai for the past 32 years. Naik's death has been mourned by politicians and officials, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Pakistan lost 100 soldiers, 12 jets during Operation Sindoor: DGMO

Pakistan lost 100 soldiers, 12 jets during Operation Sindoor: DGMO

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Indian Army's Director General Military Operations Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai claims Pakistan lost over 100 military personnel along the Line of Control during Operation Sindoor and at least 12 aircraft during the conflict in May.

India to procure more Israeli Heron MK-II drones post Op Sindoor

India to procure more Israeli Heron MK-II drones post Op Sindoor

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

The sources declined to specify the number of drones the Navy plans to acquire but said the focus is now on manufacturing the MK-II in India through partnerships with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Elcom.

'Munir Hid In Bunker During Sindoor'

'Munir Hid In Bunker During Sindoor'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'If 138 soldiers have been given a gallantry award as 'shaheed' (by Pakistan) for Operation Sindoor, how many would have been the actual casualties. This decides who won.

Army retaliates after firing at LoC posts from Pak side; no casualties

Army retaliates after firing at LoC posts from Pak side; no casualties

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

A brief exchange of fire took place along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Indian Army soldiers retaliated to fire from a forested area across the LoC, and the exchange lasted for a short period. No damage was reported on the Indian side. The incident comes after several cross-border incidents last week, including an IED explosion that killed two army personnel. The ceasefire violation along the borders in J&K has become infrequent since India and Pakistan renewed the ceasefire agreement on February 25, 2021.

Pak troops open fire for 8th consecutive night, residents fear shelling

Pak troops open fire for 8th consecutive night, residents fear shelling

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Pakistan's troops have engaged in unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting retaliation from the Indian Army. This marks the eighth consecutive night of such incidents, following heightened tensions stemming from a recent terror attack in Pahalgam. Civilians residing along the LoC and IB are preparing their bunkers in anticipation of potential escalation.

'Bangladesh-Pakistan-China Nexus Is Alarming'

'Bangladesh-Pakistan-China Nexus Is Alarming'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'Should China's interest in the Teesta River projects be approved, it would likely result in heightened Chinese presence near the Siliguri corridor.'

Operation Guddar: Kulgam encounter enters 2nd day

Operation Guddar: Kulgam encounter enters 2nd day

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Gudar forest area of Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has entered its second day. Two terrorists and two soldiers have been killed in the ongoing gunbattle.

Two-front threat a reality, says Army chief

Two-front threat a reality, says Army chief

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

The General said it was "too early" to take a call on the role of Bangladesh, where a change in government may bring about a change in the relationship between it and India.

'India Will Destroy Anything Of Value In Pakistan'

'India Will Destroy Anything Of Value In Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'If you fire two missiles at Jamnagar or ten missiles there, what do you think India will do?' 'India will fire 500 missiles on Tarbela and Mangla, destroy the Sukkur Barrage, destroy Karachi port.' 'When you start issuing threats, it should be with some sense and sensibility.' 'You shouldn't just shoot your mouth off just because you have appointed yourself field marshal.'

Op Sindoor impact: IAF, Navy to place mega orders for BrahMos missiles

Op Sindoor impact: IAF, Navy to place mega orders for BrahMos missiles

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Navy would be using the missiles for equipping its Veer-class warships while the Indian Air Force would be using them to equip its Russian-origin Su-30 MKI fighter jet fleet, the sources said.

'Bollywood-style scripts': Pak on Indian DGMO's claim

'Bollywood-style scripts': Pak on Indian DGMO's claim

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The Pakistan Army has accused India of attempting to manipulate history by creating fabricated narratives, following claims by the Indian Army regarding Pakistani casualties along the Line of Control.

Baloch residents accuse Pak military of deadly airstrikes

Baloch residents accuse Pak military of deadly airstrikes

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Residents of Zehri tehsil in Khuzdar district have accused the Pakistani military of carrying out indiscriminate air and drone strikes that have killed civilians, including women and children, amid a siege that has continued for over a month.

'Gen Z Knows Their Movement Has Been Hijacked'

'Gen Z Knows Their Movement Has Been Hijacked'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'College-going Gen Z students are devastated by the killings and destruction.' 'These are not the kind of people who would burn somebody's home or beat up political leaders or set fire to people and snatch guns from the policemen.' 'So obviously a huge infiltration has happened.'

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'We are ready to surrender,' Lieutenant General A A K Niazi said over the phone from Dhaka.

Mumbai remembers 26/11 martyrs on 17th anniversary

Mumbai remembers 26/11 martyrs on 17th anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday paid floral tributes at the city police headquarters to those who made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting terrorists during the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Widow of Pak cop objects to his portrayal in 'Dhurandhar'

Widow of Pak cop objects to his portrayal in 'Dhurandhar'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

In the movie, veteran star Sanjay Dutt portrays Chaudhary Aslam. The police officer was assassinated by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Taliban's Mohmand chapter who claimed responsibility for carrying out a bomb attack on his car on the Lyari Expressway on January 9, 2014, in which two other police officers, his driver, and guard were also killed.

5 hardcore terrorists, including IC-814 mastermind, killed in Op Sindoor

5 hardcore terrorists, including IC-814 mastermind, killed in Op Sindoor

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Sources have revealed that at least five hardcore terrorists affiliated with banned terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were killed in Indian strikes in Pakistan on May 7th. The strikes targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Among the dead were Mudassar Khadian Khas, a LeT leader, and Hafiz Muhammed Jameel, the brother of JeM founder Maulana Masood Azhar. Other notable casualties included Mohammad Yusuf Azhar, a brother-in-law of Masood Azhar, and Khalid alias Abu Akasha, a LeT operative. The Pakistani military and government officials were present at the funerals of the slain terrorists.

'Pakistan can beat India if General Munir...': Imran Khan

'Pakistan can beat India if General Munir...': Imran Khan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Imran Khan has said that Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir should bat as opener if they want to win a cricket match against India.

Trishul 2025 Signals New Era in Fighting Wars

Trishul 2025 Signals New Era in Fighting Wars

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

After Operation Sindoor, the Army and Navy now view the IAF as not a supporting arm, but the spearhead of India's warfighting capability, capable of decisive outcomes across domains, explains Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

India attacks Pak army admin HQ near Poonch

India attacks Pak army admin HQ near Poonch

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The Pakistani army had shelled the brigade headquarters and other Indian military formations in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch on October 23.

India warns Pakistan against ceasefire violations along LoC

India warns Pakistan against ceasefire violations along LoC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

India has warned Pakistan against its unprovoked firings along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir as the directors general of military operations of the two armies spoke on the hotline amid the escalating tensions over the Pahalgam terror attack.

ICC Must BAN Sahibzada Farhan For Gun Gesture!

ICC Must BAN Sahibzada Farhan For Gun Gesture!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The ICC, which punishes slow over rates and dissent, must protect cricket's core values. Pretending to be violent in front of millions sets a bad example for young fans. Cricket deserves better. Fans deserve better. The world deserves better than seeing the sport used for such shameful displays.

'I'm Dying, But Don't Let Our Territory Fall To Enemy'

'I'm Dying, But Don't Let Our Territory Fall To Enemy'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Pakistanis were so fearful of Brigadier Mohammad Usman, the 'Lion of Naushera', that they announced a Rs 50,000 bounty on his head.

12 killed, 27 injured in suicide attack outside court in Pak

12 killed, 27 injured in suicide attack outside court in Pak

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

No group or individual claimed responsibility for the attack, but such strikes are usually carried out by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistani (TTP).