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Bullet found in army jawan's bag at Srinagar airport

Bullet found in army jawan's bag at Srinagar airport

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The soldier Pandia Raj, who was proceeding to Delhi on leave, was handed over to the army for further investigation, the official said.

'As a soldier's daughter, the deaths always feel personal'

'As a soldier's daughter, the deaths always feel personal'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

'The sacrifice of their lives and the sacrifice of their families will always leave a void.'

Injured in Pak firing, 10-day-old baby dies in J-K

Injured in Pak firing, 10-day-old baby dies in J-K

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The infant, his mother Fatima Jan, 35 and another civilian Mohammad Arif were injured when mortar shells fired by Pakistan hit their village in Shahpur sector late on Sunday.

6 terrorists killed as army foils infiltration bid in J&K

6 terrorists killed as army foils infiltration bid in J&K

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Troops noticed suspicious movement along the LoC in Keran sector in Kupwara district.

Indian, Chinese troops clash in Ladakh & Sikkim sector

Indian, Chinese troops clash in Ladakh & Sikkim sector

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Many of them sustained minor injuries in the clash near Naku La in the Sikkim sector along the Sino-Indo border on Saturday

Why a Pakistan colonel was kidnapped

Why a Pakistan colonel was kidnapped

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

A retired Pakistan army officer incurs army chief General Bajwa's wrath, reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

7 civilians among 11 killed in encounter, protests in Kashmir

7 civilians among 11 killed in encounter, protests in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

The incident took place at Sirnoo village in the morning when the security forces laid siege to a locality based on intelligence reports about the presence of three terrorists, including an army deserter - Zahoor Ahmad Thoker, in the area, police officials said.

1 soldier killed, 3 injured in ceasefire violation by Pak in J-K's Rajouri

1 soldier killed, 3 injured in ceasefire violation by Pak in J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Border skirmishes witnessed a spurt after India's preemptive air strike.

The general defending Ladakh against the Chinese

The general defending Ladakh against the Chinese

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, who commands the 'Fire and Fury' 14 Corps, has the experience and talent to face down the Chinese challenge. The general is a rare combination of thinker and tough-minded doer, observes David Devadas.

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Malavika Sangghvi gives us fascinating glimpses from Dilip Kumar's life.

Army begins probe in encounter killing of 3 'militants' in Shopian

Army begins probe in encounter killing of 3 'militants' in Shopian

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The army has begun its probe and recorded statements in connection with last month's encounter in Shopian area of South Kashmir after families in Rajouri area of Jammu region filed a complaint with the Jammu and Kashmir police about its members missing from the same region.

Espionage: Army warns against 150 fake profiles

Espionage: Army warns against 150 fake profiles

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

An advisory was sent to Army personnel last month to make them aware of the 'trap'.

China vows to build 'fully modern military' on par with US army by 2027

China vows to build 'fully modern military' on par with US army by 2027

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

By the year 2027, which marks the centennial of the founding of the People's Liberation Army, China will build a fully modern military, a goal that is in alignment with the national strength and will fulfil the future national defence need, state-run Global Times quoted Chinese analysts as saying.

2 jawans martyred as army foils infiltration bid in J&K

2 jawans martyred as army foils infiltration bid in J&K

Rediff.com20 May 2017

An infiltration bid was foiled by alert troops along the LoC in Naugam sector

REVEALED: How Sholay was made

REVEALED: How Sholay was made

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Dharmendra was fascinated by Gabbar's role, then he said he would like to play Thakur. 'I told him he won't get Hema Malini.' 'He laughed and said okay (to play Veeru).'

Taliban terrorist who shot Malala escapes Pak prison

Taliban terrorist who shot Malala escapes Pak prison

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Ehsanullah Ehsan said that he will release a detailed statement later in which he will mention the agreement he made with the Pakistani security authorities.

Attorney General backs army's stunt of tying Kashmiri to jeep

Attorney General backs army's stunt of tying Kashmiri to jeep

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi said the armed forces were working under tremendous pressure and exercising great restraint.

J&K: Video shows man tied to army jeep as human shield against stone-pelting

J&K: Video shows man tied to army jeep as human shield against stone-pelting

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

The army said it is investigating the video.

How Dharavi beat back COVID-19

How Dharavi beat back COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Dharavi's success underlines the importance of community participation in any public health crisis.

How to AVOID ONLINE SCAMS

How to AVOID ONLINE SCAMS

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Niranjan Upadhye, general manager, fraud risk management, Worldline India, tells you how to quickly spot a scam and save yourself from grief.

'El Chapo' sentenced to life imprisonment

'El Chapo' sentenced to life imprisonment

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Before he was sentenced, Guzman, complained about the conditions of his confinement and told the judge he was denied a fair trial.

Jawan injured as Pak violates ceasefire in Poonch

Jawan injured as Pak violates ceasefire in Poonch

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The Indian Army is retaliating strongly and effectively. The firing is still on, he said.

PM takes a tank ride, distributes sweets during Diwali visit with troops

PM takes a tank ride, distributes sweets during Diwali visit with troops

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

"Saluting your valour, 130 crore countrymen of India are standing firm with you today. Today every Indian is proud of the strength and bravery of his soldiers. They are proud of your invincibility," said PM Modi.

Govt allows round-the-clock vaccination against COVID-19

Govt allows round-the-clock vaccination against COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Easing restrictions, all private hospitals were on Tuesday allowed to give the vaccines if they adhere to the laid down norms, while the 9 am to 5 pm timing was also done away with.

Army jawan injured in stone-pelting dies in Kashmir

Army jawan injured in stone-pelting dies in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

A resident of Uttarakhand's Badena village, Singh had joined the army in 2016 and is survived by his parents.

End of the road for Pak army chief?

End of the road for Pak army chief?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'A six month extension, if not extended further, would make General Bajwa a lame duck chief, altering the balance of his equations with the senior peer group of lieutenant generals,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Soldier killed in ceasefire violation by Pak along LoC

Soldier killed in ceasefire violation by Pak along LoC

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Indian troops gave a befitting reply, resulting in heavy damage to Pakistan's army posts and casualties of its soldiers

2 terrorists, jawan killed in encounter in Baramulla

2 terrorists, jawan killed in encounter in Baramulla

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

He said the identity and group affiliation of the slain ultras is being ascertained.

Another civilian abducted, killed by terrorists in J-K

Another civilian abducted, killed by terrorists in J-K

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Terrorists had abducted and later killed Nadeem Manzoor, a resident of Safanagri area, on Thursday night.

21 Indians killed in 2,050 ceasefire violations by Pak: MEA

21 Indians killed in 2,050 ceasefire violations by Pak: MEA

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

'We have highlighted our concerns at unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan forces, including in support of cross border terrorist infiltration, and targeting of Indian civilians and border posts by them'

Major General dismissed over sexual abuse charges

Major General dismissed over sexual abuse charges

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The officer had denied the charges against him levelled by the Captain-rank woman officer.

Pak hand in mutilation of soldier's body in Machhil: Army

Pak hand in mutilation of soldier's body in Machhil: Army

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The army on Monday said Pakistan had a "direct role" in the mutilation of a soldier's body along the Line of Control in Machhil sector of Kupwara district on November 22.

ICC objects to army insignia on Dhoni's gloves

ICC objects to army insignia on Dhoni's gloves

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

During the opening World Cup fixture against South Africa in Southampton, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's gloves attracted special attention.

Major, 3 soldiers martyred in J&K during infiltration bid

Major, 3 soldiers martyred in J&K during infiltration bid

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The deceased have been identified as Major K P Rane, hawaldars Jamie Singh and Vikramjeet and rifleman Mandeep.

Jaish chief's nephew killed in Kashmir encounter, carbine rifle recovered

Jaish chief's nephew killed in Kashmir encounter, carbine rifle recovered

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Two bodies were recovered after a day-long encounter that broke in Chaanketaar village of Tral in Pulwama district.

Army convoy attacked in Srinagar, 2 soldiers injured

Army convoy attacked in Srinagar, 2 soldiers injured

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The terrorists opened fire on the convoy near SKIMS Hospital Bemina at around 1.15 pm.

Army Chief visits Ladakh; takes stock of ground situation

Army Chief visits Ladakh; takes stock of ground situation

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Gen Naravane reviewed the overall security situation in the region with Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Yogesh Kumar Joshi, commander of the 14 Corps Lt Gen Harinder Singh and other senior Army officials.

PHOTOS: India bids tearful adieu to Ladakh martyrs

PHOTOS: India bids tearful adieu to Ladakh martyrs

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Defying the COVID-19 social distancing norms, huge crowds gathered to pay respects to the soldiers amid emotional moments.

Court directs police to further probe Major Gogoi case

Court directs police to further probe Major Gogoi case

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

The court said it appears that the 'investigation in the matter has been conducted in a very casual manner without ascertaining the real facts'.

Army jawan killed in Pak firing in Poonch

Army jawan killed in Pak firing in Poonch

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

There was a ceasefire violation by Pakistan Army on a forward post in Mankote-Balnoie sector.