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What will Pakistan's response be?

What will Pakistan's response be?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'Having spent four years in that country and been able to assess the thought process of their military up close, I am of the opinion that a reprisal is inevitable.' 'The Pak military lives in a high ego make believe world (even believing a nuclear war is fightable!) and I know they WILL respond soon enough,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Amritpal's mentor Papalpreet gets I-T dept notice over 'unaccounted' income

Amritpal's mentor Papalpreet gets I-T dept notice over 'unaccounted' income

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The Income Tax notice was recovered from the house of Baljeet Kaur at Shahabad in Kurukshetra in Haryana where Papalpreet and Amritpal had taken shelter on March 19 and 20 before fleeing from there.

Amarinder Singh joins BJP, merges his outfit with saffron party

Amarinder Singh joins BJP, merges his outfit with saffron party

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Singh, 80, had floated the PLC last year after quitting the Congress following his unceremonious exit as chief minister, but his party failed to win any seat in the state assembly polls.

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan is bracing for another day of violence that broke out in many cities after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan for alleged corruption with the leaders of his party announcing a countrywide strike on Wednesday to protest against the fascist government.

Under fire, Pak Taliban moves to Punjab province

Under fire, Pak Taliban moves to Punjab province

Rediff.com19 May 2010

The Pakistan Taliban is rapidly making inroads into the Punjab province despite contradictory claims by the Shahbaz Sharif government.

Khalistani terrorist with Rs 5 lakh bounty arrested from Delhi airport

Khalistani terrorist with Rs 5 lakh bounty arrested from Delhi airport

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a most-wanted terrorist, carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakhs, from the Delhi airport three years after he was declared an absconder and the Interpol issued a red corner notice against him.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

PM Modi to be invited to Pakistan for SAARC summit

PM Modi to be invited to Pakistan for SAARC summit

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The 2016 SAARC Summit was to be held in Islamabad. But after the terrorist attack on an Indian Army camp in Uri in Jammu and Kashmir on September 18 that year, India expressed its inability to participate in the summit

Pak denies ISI trying to revive militancy in Punjab

Pak denies ISI trying to revive militancy in Punjab

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Pakistan on Thursday refuted India's assertion that the Inter-Services Intelligence was trying to revive militancy in Punjab saying such statements could hit efforts to normalise bilateral relations.

Will Imran Khan wrest Pakistan on July 25?

Will Imran Khan wrest Pakistan on July 25?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'The army has been open about its determination to keep the PML-Nawaz out of power at all costs.' 'Both the military and the higher judiciary have indicated a preference for Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehrik e Insaaf,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

England's Curran most expensive player in IPL history

England's Curran most expensive player in IPL history

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

England players were in demand as batter Harry Brook earned a Rs 13.25 crore winning from Sunrisers Hyderabad.

4 Pak-linked terrorists on the way to Telangana for arms drop arrested in Haryana

4 Pak-linked terrorists on the way to Telangana for arms drop arrested in Haryana

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Foiling a major terror plot, four suspected Pakistan-linked terrorists on their way to Telangana to deliver explosives were nabbed in Haryana's Karnal on Thursday and arms, ammunition and IEDs were recovered from their vehicle, senior police officials said.

Pak drone with drugs shot down by BSF women's squad

Pak drone with drugs shot down by BSF women's squad

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Two female constables of the 73 battalion fired 25 rounds at the drone and brought it down at 11.05 pm. During a search operation, the BSF recovered a partially-damaged hexacopter, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with six rotors.

Pak wants vegetables, other edible items from India

Pak wants vegetables, other edible items from India

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Pakistan's Finance Minister Miftah Ismail on Monday said the government can consider importing vegetables and other edible items from India following the destruction of standing crops due to massive floods, three years after Islamabad downgraded trade ties with New Delhi over the Kashmir issue.

Senior Pak journalist assaulted for calling army generals property dealers

Senior Pak journalist assaulted for calling army generals property dealers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The attackers then manhandled him and also tortured his driver before fleeing from the scene.

The Must-Visit City By The Lake

The Must-Visit City By The Lake

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The elegant architecture, tree-lined roads, delightful gardens, delicious food, art and military history make Chandigarh an ideal short-trip destination.

Wasn't Pulwama attack done to fight polls, asks Cong leader

Wasn't Pulwama attack done to fight polls, asks Cong leader

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

SS Randhawa mentioned Modi's statement 'ghar me ghus ke marenge' and asked how did the Pulwama terror attack take place then.

'I hope Udta Punjab creates awareness about drugs'

'I hope Udta Punjab creates awareness about drugs'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

'I support Udta Punjab because we must show the reality of Punjab.' 'If there is a problem, it should be highlighted, not hidden.' 'The truth must come out and people must know the harmful effects of drugs.'

Pak SC finds Imran's arrest illegal, orders his immediate release

Pak SC finds Imran's arrest illegal, orders his immediate release

Rediff.com11 May 2023

In a major relief for Imran Khan, Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday declared the former prime minister's arrest "illegal" and ordered his immediate release after he was produced before a bench on its orders.

Imran Khan Heads Home From Hospital

Imran Khan Heads Home From Hospital

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Imran Khan, who underwent surgery for bullet injuries, has been discharged from hospital.

Hindu girl abducted, converted to Islam in Pakistan

Hindu girl abducted, converted to Islam in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

There have been numerous cases of Hindu girls, some under the age of 18, being abducted and forcibly converted to Islam before being married to Muslim men.

Imran's party claims 4 workers killed in police firing

Imran's party claims 4 workers killed in police firing

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Khan will be presented before the accountability court on Wednesday, a NAB source was quoted as saying by the Dawn newspaper.

Sidhu told not to visit Kartarpur with CM, ministers, says his aide

Sidhu told not to visit Kartarpur with CM, ministers, says his aide

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

On Wednesday night, Sidhu's media adviser Surinder Dalla claimed that Sidhu has been officially intimated that he could go on November 20 instead of November 18.

BSF, Pak Rangers exchange fire along IB in Raj; no casualties on Indian side

BSF, Pak Rangers exchange fire along IB in Raj; no casualties on Indian side

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

No casualties were reported on the Indian side even as the BSF has decided to lodge a "protest" with their Pakistani counterparts and have sought a flag meeting on Saturday.

For Pathankot ops in Punjab, Centre sends Rs 6.35 crore bill

For Pathankot ops in Punjab, Centre sends Rs 6.35 crore bill

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The Punjab government has refused to pay a bill of Rs 6.35 crore to the Center for deployment of paramilitary forces during and after the terror attack at Pathankot air force base.

Sachin vs Dhoni: Epic showdown; on and off the field

Sachin vs Dhoni: Epic showdown; on and off the field

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Tale of two sports shops and unfulfilled dreams of a former hockey player

Gen Bajwa called me playboy: Imran Khan

Gen Bajwa called me playboy: Imran Khan

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

It was my great mistake to grant extension to Gen Bajwa. Bajwa started showing his 'true colour' after getting extension, Khan said.

Delhiites to lose 11.9 years of their lives to pollution

Delhiites to lose 11.9 years of their lives to pollution

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The study said fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) shortens an average Indian's life expectancy by 5.3 years, relative to what it would be if the 5 g/m3 pollution limit set by (WHO) was met.

Zardari appoints close aide Khosa as Punjab Guv

Zardari appoints close aide Khosa as Punjab Guv

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardrai on Tuesday appointed his close aide Muhammad Latif Khosa as the new Governor of Punjab province to succeed the slain Pakistan Peoples Party leader Salman Taseer.

Pakistan flood death toll crosses 300

Pakistan flood death toll crosses 300

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

At least 312 people have died and over two million affected due to rains and devastating floods in Pakistan, even as swelling waters continued to ravage the country's southern Punjab province, officials said on Monday.

Terrorism alive in J-K, can be finished only by...: Farooq Abdullah

Terrorism alive in J-K, can be finished only by...: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Abdullah said both Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims suffered and even his workers and ministers were killed in large numbers since the eruption of terrorism.

When 2 balloons put Punjab on high alert

When 2 balloons put Punjab on high alert

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

The balloons were first seen by a villager near his house on Friday and when he found the note written in Urdu, he handed them over to the police.

'The Akalis have run Punjab to the ground'

'The Akalis have run Punjab to the ground'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

'They are completely corrupt and have introduced a mafia culture which has seen one family control the entire resources of the state.'

Knew day before there was a plot to kill me: Imran Khan

Knew day before there was a plot to kill me: Imran Khan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Khan said he was hit by four bullets on his right leg during the assassination attempt.

Punjab: Financially unfit to implement huge pay hike

Punjab: Financially unfit to implement huge pay hike

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Punjab has over 400,000 employees and pensioners and about 125,000 staff members in its corporations and boards.

My First Walk In Free India

My First Walk In Free India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Significantly, these 12 officers would form a major part of the team that the new army chief will inherit, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

BSF jawan arrested for helping cross border smuggling in Punjab

BSF jawan arrested for helping cross border smuggling in Punjab

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

The Punjab police has arrested a Border Security Force jawan for allegedly helping in cross border smuggling of weapons and narcotics.

Army exposes ISI's plot to involve women, juveniles in terror network

Army exposes ISI's plot to involve women, juveniles in terror network

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

As part of the deradicalisation strategy, the army, with the cooperation of the Union Territory administration, has undertaken a series of initiatives.

End this charade of talking to Pakistan

End this charade of talking to Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'India's policy makers need to pull their heads out of the sand and recognize the reality that Pakistan has supported and sponsored terrorism on Indian soil for more than three decades; a national counter-terrorism strategy must be evolved in the fullest consciousness of this fact, and of the continued hostility of the Pakistani nation-State to the very idea of India.'