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Message from Nagrota: India must be ready for the long haul

Message from Nagrota: India must be ready for the long haul

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

'The devious minds across the border will test us to the hilt, but in the course of that will offer us opportunities for which we must be prepared,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), who commanded the Uri Brigade, the Baramulla Division and the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps.

Masood Azhar a global terrorist, says US ahead of crucial meet

Masood Azhar a global terrorist, says US ahead of crucial meet

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

"The United States and China share a mutual interest in achieving regional stability and peace, and that a failure to designate Azhar would run counter to this goal," State Department Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino said in response to a question on previous successful attempts by China to block the UN designation of Azhar

BJP, Congress in war of words over Rahul's 'Masood Azhar ji' barb

BJP, Congress in war of words over Rahul's 'Masood Azhar ji' barb

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The Congress accused the BJP and a section of media of deliberately twisting Gandhi's remarks.

JeM's Balakot camp head Yusuf Azhar was Kandahar hijacker

JeM's Balakot camp head Yusuf Azhar was Kandahar hijacker

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The red corner notice was issued on the request of the CBI against seven accused in the hijacking of the Indian Airlines plane from Kathmandu to Kandahar in southern Afghanistan on December 24, 1999 -- Yousuf Azhar, Ibrahim Athar, Sunny Ahmed Qazi, Zahoor Ibrahim, Shahid Akhter, Sayed Shakir and Abdul Rauf, they said.

Ajay Bisaria India's next ambassador to Pakistan

Ajay Bisaria India's next ambassador to Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

From January 2015, he has served as India's Ambassador to Poland, based in Warsaw, with concurrent accreditation to Lithuania.

Peace with Pak will give India direct access to Central Asia: Imran

Peace with Pak will give India direct access to Central Asia: Imran

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said India will be benefitted economically by having peace with his country as it will enable New Delhi to directly access the resource-rich Central Asia region through Pakistani territory.

IMPPA urges MNS to allow release of 'ADHM', 'Raaes'

IMPPA urges MNS to allow release of 'ADHM', 'Raaes'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

IMPPA officials had a closed door meeting with Shalini Thackeray, working president of Maharashtra Navnirman Chitrapat Karmachari Sena, to discuss the issue of release of "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" that hits cinema houses on October 28.

Invoking '93 blasts, PM says Cong saved terrorists

Invoking '93 blasts, PM says Cong saved terrorists

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Modi said during the Congress-led regimes, terror attacks and bomb blasts would take place in Mumbai 'any time' and its coastline had become 'entry point' for terrorists.

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'The simultaneous fire from so many guns rained down on the enemy and pulverised them, a sight I can never forget till my last breath.'

Army anticipates 'shallow infiltration' by terror groups

Army anticipates 'shallow infiltration' by terror groups

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

In the past, 'shallow infiltration' has been carried out by terror groups, in which either some army men were killed or damage was caused to an army installation, the officials said.

How India can execute a military strike in Pakistan

How India can execute a military strike in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

'The Indian Army can easily initiate retaliation.' 'But escalation would be both inevitable and unpredictable.'

'An actor has to have the strength of a soldier'

'An actor has to have the strength of a soldier'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'You cannot drop to the ground, however many bullets hit you.' 'Because if you are weak, this is not the place for you.'

US lawmakers move bill to brand Pakistan as a terrorist state

US lawmakers move bill to brand Pakistan as a terrorist state

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

"It is time we stopped paying Pakistan for its betrayal and designate it for what it is: a state sponsor of terrorism," said Congressman Ted Poe, who is chairman of the House Subcommittee on Terrorism.

'Government has been stonewalling discussion on Chinese incursion for 18 months'

'Government has been stonewalling discussion on Chinese incursion for 18 months'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

'We have not had one discussion on the border incursions or the subsequent report of the building of Chinese villages on Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh.'

Want resumption of talks with India, says Pakistan

Want resumption of talks with India, says Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

PM Modi telephoned Imran Khan to congratulate him on his party's victory in the general elections

IAF's C-17s to airlift Amarnath Yatra pilgrims

IAF's C-17s to airlift Amarnath Yatra pilgrims

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The C-17 Globemaster can airlift around 230 passengers in one go and takes less time to fly between different places.

Introspect why you are 'epicentre' of terrorism: India to Pak at UN

Introspect why you are 'epicentre' of terrorism: India to Pak at UN

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'The international community should call upon Pakistan to take sustained, verifiable and irreversible actions against terror outfits operating on the territory under its control'

PHOTOS: 84th IAF Day celebrations showcase Tejas

PHOTOS: 84th IAF Day celebrations showcase Tejas

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

For the first time, India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft performed stunts at the air show, amid loud cheers from the audience.

BSF constable, injured in Pak firing in Kashmir, dies

BSF constable, injured in Pak firing in Kashmir, dies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Singh, 26, who was undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College and Hospital in Jammu, died around 11.45 pm, police said.

'Proxy war has to be fought by proxy terrorism'

'Proxy war has to be fought by proxy terrorism'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

'An unconventional war cannot be fought by conventional means,' says Lieutenant General D B Shekatkar (retd).

A bloody year for Kashmir: 103 terrorists, 31 armymen killed

A bloody year for Kashmir: 103 terrorists, 31 armymen killed

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

In comparison, only 65 were killed and 50 security personnel laid down their lives in 2013

Despite surgical strikes, Indo-Pak trade unaffected in J&K

Despite surgical strikes, Indo-Pak trade unaffected in J&K

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

While 26 trucks crossed over to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, 13 from there reached the Indian side.

'Trump will be tougher on Pakistan'

'Trump will be tougher on Pakistan'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

'If there's one administration that would be likely to put the squeeze on Pakistan, it's the Trump administration.' 'This is an administration that views terrorists as a black and white issue (kill them all, no questions asked), and will have little patience for Pakistan's selective policy toward terrorism.'

Army foils another infiltration bid in Kashmir, 3 terrorists killed

Army foils another infiltration bid in Kashmir, 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

This is the third infiltration attempt that has been foiled by the army in north Kashmir over the past fortnight.

Govt acted against army men accused of shooting teenagers: Modi

Govt acted against army men accused of shooting teenagers: Modi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said for the first time in 30 years that a government has acted against army men responsible for killing two innocent teenagers in Budgam recently.

Pak theatres lift ban on Indian films, to resume screening from Monday

Pak theatres lift ban on Indian films, to resume screening from Monday

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

The first film to be screened will be actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Freaky Ali.

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!

India, Singapore to step up anti-terror, economic cooperation

India, Singapore to step up anti-terror, economic cooperation

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Modi held comprehensive talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on ways to enhance cooperation in key sectors including trade and investment.

Cats and dogs have united to face Modi flood: Amit Shah

Cats and dogs have united to face Modi flood: Amit Shah

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

At a rally on the occasion of the BJP's 38th Foundation Day, the BJP president expressed confidence that his party would win the 2019 polls, "not by giving hollow assurances but on the basis of work done by the Modi government".

Surgical strikes General to head Cong panel on national security

Surgical strikes General to head Cong panel on national security

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Congress sources said party president Rahul Gandhi met Lt Gen Hooda and discussed the modalities of the panel.

MNS calls off ADHM protest, seeks Rs 5 crore for army welfare fund

MNS calls off ADHM protest, seeks Rs 5 crore for army welfare fund

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Raj Thackeray-led MNS said that they will not oppose film's release.

2 officers, 5 soldiers killed in terror strike at Nagrota army base

2 officers, 5 soldiers killed in terror strike at Nagrota army base

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Two Army officers and five soldiers lost their lives in a major terrorist attack on Tuesday at an army base near Jammu in the town of Nagrota, just 20 kilometres from the border with Pakistan.

Post Handwara, Sena calls for another surgical strike

Post Handwara, Sena calls for another surgical strike

Rediff.com5 May 2020

It is not a good sign that the brave men were killed in one go on India's own land, an editorial in Sena mouthpiece Saamana said, adding that this happened when a strong and quite patriotic government is in power at the Centre.

'Down Down Pakistan', 'Free Balochistan' chants for Sharif outside UNGA

'Down Down Pakistan', 'Free Balochistan' chants for Sharif outside UNGA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The protestors converged across the street from the world body's headquarters to condemn atrocities and human rights violations by Pakistan just as Sharif was addressing the General Debate of the General Assembly.

Army is fighting a war, and not terrorism, in J&K

Army is fighting a war, and not terrorism, in J&K

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

'In both the attacks last week, terrorists had come equipped for a prolonged fight and were eventually prepared to die. This is a new breed of fidayeen Pakistan has invested in.'

Pak FM boycotts SAARC meeting, cites Kashmir

Pak FM boycotts SAARC meeting, cites Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Pakistan will not engage with India 'until and unless they lift the siege' in Kashmir, it said.

Armed forces show collective spirit of 130 crore Indians: Modi

Armed forces show collective spirit of 130 crore Indians: Modi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

"Our armed forces represent India's diversity and the collective spirit of 130 crore Indians. Our forces are not only known for their utmost professionalism but also they are at the forefront helping people in times of crisis. Our forces are synonymous with trust," Modi said.

US strengthens military ties with Pakistan

US strengthens military ties with Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

'Here in Delhi, the Modi government is supposedly looking at 'options' to hit back at Pakistan in any whichever way it can, while in Washington, the Obama administration is looking for ways to strengthen US military cooperation with Pakistan,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How did 2020 fare at the box office so far?

How did 2020 fare at the box office so far?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Joginder Tuteja compares the first six months of 2020 with the first six months in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019