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NIA most wanted among 3 terrorists arrested in Delhi

NIA most wanted among 3 terrorists arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Delhi Police on Monday arrested one of National Investigation Agency's (NIA) most wanted terrorists Mohammad Shahnawaz Alam and his two associates who were part of an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-sponsored module 'disguised' as an Islamic State (IS) module and seized incriminating material, including those suspected to be used in an improvised explosive device (IED) fabrication, officials said.

Hamas gunmen seen holding Israeli kids in chilling video

Hamas gunmen seen holding Israeli kids in chilling video

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

The children seen in the video have not been identified yet and it is unclear if their parents were killed when the children were taken away.

Russian warship Moskva sinks in Black Sea, crew members safe

Russian warship Moskva sinks in Black Sea, crew members safe

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Russia's Moskva missile cruiser, the flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet has been hit by heavy fire and the following detonation of ammunition, the Russian defense ministry said on Thursday.

2 terrorists killed in Baramulla

2 terrorists killed in Baramulla

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Acting on specific input about the presence of terrorists in the Wanigam Payeen Kreeri area of Baramulla district in north Kashmir, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there early Thursday morning, a police official said.

Manipur tribal body leader booked for promoting enmity

Manipur tribal body leader booked for promoting enmity

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Registering a 'zero FIR' based on a complaint by a trader, the Manipur police filed the case in Imphal sub-division.

How Long Will Israelis, Palestinians Weep?

How Long Will Israelis, Palestinians Weep?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Scenes of death and destruction from Gaza and Israel.

Russia's Unease Over India-US Proximity

Russia's Unease Over India-US Proximity

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The scaling up of the India-US strategic partnership to the level of non-NATO ally with defence deals, sharing and transfer of defence technology, interoperability, joint collaboration and joint production of defence equipment has exacerbated Moscow's anxiety, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Govt nod for Rs 7,800-cr purchase to enhance forces' operational capabilities

Govt nod for Rs 7,800-cr purchase to enhance forces' operational capabilities

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The defence ministry said the proposals approved by the DAC included one on procurement of 7.62x51 mm light machine gun and another on acquisition of weapons MH-60R helicopters of the Indian Navy.

Economic offenders not to be handcuffed: Parliamentary panel

Economic offenders not to be handcuffed: Parliamentary panel

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

People taken into custody for economic offences should not be handcuffed and clubbed with those arrested for heinous crimes such as rape and murder, a parliamentary committee has recommended.

Bhatinda jawan killed 4 colleagues over personal enmity

Bhatinda jawan killed 4 colleagues over personal enmity

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Four soldiers were killed in their sleep in firing inside the military station in Bathinda on April 12.

We need support of India in fight against Hamas, says Israeli envoy

We need support of India in fight against Hamas, says Israeli envoy

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Seeking the support of India in its action against Palestinian armed group Hamas, the consul general of Israel to South India Tammy Ben-Haim on Tuesday said the Jewish State needs the support of like-minded countries and people around the world to understand that they need to fight against terrorism together.

Video of burning man surfaces in Manipur, govt for CBI probe

Video of burning man surfaces in Manipur, govt for CBI probe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The video of the burning man was shot on May 4, the same day when two women were paraded naked by a mob, the footage of which sparked nationwide outrage after it surfaced in July. The ethnic strife in Manipur began on May 3.

Did Taliban infiltrate Kashmir after Kabul fall? GOC Chinar Corps answers

Did Taliban infiltrate Kashmir after Kabul fall? GOC Chinar Corps answers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

"So, there was no infiltration of any Afghani Taliban... To that effect, we have been able to control (things)," he said.

Fresh clashes in Imphal after rearrest of youth released on bail

Fresh clashes in Imphal after rearrest of youth released on bail

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

A special court in Manipur on Friday granted bail to the five village defence volunteers who were arrested by the police for possessing weapons amid an agitation for their release, officials said.

23 soldiers killed in suicide attack at Pak army post

23 soldiers killed in suicide attack at Pak army post

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the media wing of the army, the terrorists attacked the security post in Dera Ismail Khan's Daraban area bordering the South Waziristan tribal district in the early morning hours.

Assam Rifles files sedition case against Manipur civil society group

Assam Rifles files sedition case against Manipur civil society group

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

A highly-placed defence source said a first information report was registered against COCOMI on July 10, after the outfit gave a call to people 'not to surrender weapons.'

Delhi police foil Canada terrorist's plot to kill singer Mangat

Delhi police foil Canada terrorist's plot to kill singer Mangat

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The accused have been identified as Rajpreet Singh, Virender Singh, Sachin Bhati, Arpit Dhankar and Susheel Pradhan, the police said.

Search op in Rajouri still underway: Army

Search op in Rajouri still underway: Army

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Army on Friday said the search operation in the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri to flush out any hiding terrorists was still underway, a day after two foreign terrorists of proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit including the mastermind behind various attacks were eliminated.

Sarpanch killers among 5 hybrid Lashkar terrorists nabbed in J-K

Sarpanch killers among 5 hybrid Lashkar terrorists nabbed in J-K

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday said they have arrested five 'hybrid' terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Tayiba outfit, three of whom were allegedly involved in the killing of a sarpanch in Baramulla district last month.

Main shooter behind grenade attack on Punjab police hq arrested from UP

Main shooter behind grenade attack on Punjab police hq arrested from UP

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A terror operative who was the main shooter in the grenade attack on the Punjab police intelligence headquarters in Mohali last year has been arrested from Uttar Pradesh, an official of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said on Wednesday.

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

'US-India initiatives will face new scrutiny'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'This incident offers ammunition to those inside the US government and elsewhere who question the wisdom of trusting India, so it will have a lasting consequence no matter how it is managed.'

Pakistan Special Forces In Action

Pakistan Special Forces In Action

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Pakistan navy special forces conduct a counter-terrorism demonstration during IDEAS 2022, the Pakistan government's defence exhibition in Karachi, November 17, 2022

NIA raids 10 places linked to Khalistani terrorist's aides in Punjab, Haryana

NIA raids 10 places linked to Khalistani terrorist's aides in Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The raids were conducted a day after a special court in Mohali declared Dala a proclaimed offender in a case of conspiracy to kill a priest in Punjab, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

Anti-drone system to be deployed along Pakistan border: Amit Shah

Anti-drone system to be deployed along Pakistan border: Amit Shah

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

He said in the last five years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the role of zonal councils has changed from advisory nature to action platforms.

Manipur: Mob storms security camp in bid to loot arms

Manipur: Mob storms security camp in bid to loot arms

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The mob tried to storm the camp of 3rd IRB batallion in the Khangabok area to loot arms and ammunition, they said.

Out on bail, BJP MLA's son fires at tribal in MP, victim hospitalised

Out on bail, BJP MLA's son fires at tribal in MP, victim hospitalised

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Following the incident, the police registered a case against 40-year-old Vivekanand Vaishya, Morba police station inspector Ashok Singh Parihar said.

'Help us to help Manipur': Army says women activists blocking ops

'Help us to help Manipur': Army says women activists blocking ops

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Terming such 'unwarranted interference' detrimental to the timely response by security forces, the Army's Spears Corps shared a video on Twitter late on Monday of some such incidents.

5 Lashkar terrorists among 6 ultras killed in 2 encounters in J-K

5 Lashkar terrorists among 6 ultras killed in 2 encounters in J-K

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation in Nehama village of Kulgam following information about the presence of terrorists in the area on Thursday, the officials said.

Amritpal was eyeing rogue ex-servicemen to build private militia: Officials

Amritpal was eyeing rogue ex-servicemen to build private militia: Officials

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The surprising part was that seven of his personal security officers were youngsters, who had joined his drug de-addiction centre for rehabilitation, the officials said, adding that during their stay there for treatment they had been imparted training.

We are taking back Kherson, says Zelenskyy as Russia pulls out of city

We are taking back Kherson, says Zelenskyy as Russia pulls out of city

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

He informed that special units of the armed forces are inside Kherson and other Ukrainian troops were also approaching the city from the outskirts.

7 booked for violence during pro-Khalistan protest in Chandigarh

7 booked for violence during pro-Khalistan protest in Chandigarh

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Chandigarh police lodged the FIR on Wednesday late night in connection with the clash in which around 30 policemen, including the Rapid Action Force personnel, were injured while several police vehicles were damaged.

What I Saw In The Kargil War...

What I Saw In The Kargil War...

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'I told my commander that they were not militants, but full-fledged soldiers with machine guns.'

BSF downs 5th Pak drone in 4 days along Punjab border

BSF downs 5th Pak drone in 4 days along Punjab border

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The BSF recovered the black-coloured drone, a quadcopter of 'DJ Matrice 300 RTK' make, with an attached payload of 2.1 kilogram suspected heroin attached through an iron ring, the spokesperson said.

Vedanta calls for corporatisation of defence PSUs

Vedanta calls for corporatisation of defence PSUs

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal on Saturday pressed for further liberalisation of the defence sector and called for corporatisation of defence factories to make the country self reliant in respect of arms and ammunition. There are 52 defence factories for manufacturing arms and ammunition in the country but most of them are running at 10 per cent capacity, he said. "We (India) can be the largest producer of arms and ammunition. "If the defence factories are corporatised it will bring in a new way of thinking," Agarwal said while addressing the inauguration of a post graduate programme for executives virtually from London.

Is Bajaj Fin preparing to fight Jio Fin with fund raise? Analysts weigh in

Is Bajaj Fin preparing to fight Jio Fin with fund raise? Analysts weigh in

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

India's biggest non-bank finance company, Bajaj Finance (BAF), is set to raise capital after a gap of four years. On October 5, the board of directors will meet to approve the fund raise by way of preferential issue and/or qualified institutional placement (QIP) subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The move, analysts said, comes ahead of expectations, and could be in the wake of simmering competition in the consumer lending space, especially with the launch of Jio Financial Services (Jio Fin). "While we still do not have finer details on the game-plan of Jio Financial, it has plans to initially foray into consumer and merchant lending.

PFI wanted to establish 'Islamic rule' in India by 2047: ATS

PFI wanted to establish 'Islamic rule' in India by 2047: ATS

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The ATS stated this in its chargesheet filed in a local court last week against five PFI members who were arrested last year for allegedly indulging in unlawful activities and waging a war against the country.

How the Narwals overcame grief to pursue Olympic dreams

How the Narwals overcame grief to pursue Olympic dreams

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The 17-year-old Shiva finished a distant 14th after the qualification round and missed the eight-shooter individual finals.

'Why is it that only Christian institutions are attacked in Manipur?'

'Why is it that only Christian institutions are attacked in Manipur?'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'Why is it that no other institutions are attacked? Why are only educational institutions run by Christians attacked?'

Iranians be careful, we're sending fighter jets to Israel: Biden

Iranians be careful, we're sending fighter jets to Israel: Biden

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The United States continues to monitor the situation in Israel very closely, President Joe Biden said Wednesday observing that the terrorist attack by Hamas has brought back painful memories of a millennia of antisemitism and genocide against the Jewish people.

Anarchy In Manipur: Modi Missing Big Picture

Anarchy In Manipur: Modi Missing Big Picture

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Unless the anarchy in Manipur is brought under control quickly, we are sowing the seeds of a flare up in the entire North East and the end of our dream of checking China in South East Asia, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).