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Army Captain staged Amshipora encounter for Rs 20 lakh: Chargesheet

Army Captain staged Amshipora encounter for Rs 20 lakh: Chargesheet

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

The case relates to the July 18, 2020 encounter at Amshipora in which three youths of Rajouri district -- Imtiyaz Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammed Ibrar -- were killed and branded as terrorists.

J-K court rejects closure report in 17-year-old soldier's murder cas

J-K court rejects closure report in 17-year-old soldier's murder cas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Judicial magistrate, first class, Banihal, Manmohan Kumar also directed the superintendent of police, Ramban to monitor the investigation in the case and conclude it within a period of three months.

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

1971 War: How Mukti Joddhas Saved An IAF Pilot

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Squadron Leader Kanwal Deep Mehra's daredevilry during the 1971 War brought down a Pakistani F-86 Sabre. But he had to bail out of his plane, was badly injured. Then a fierce band of armed guerillas evacuated him to safety at great risk to their lives.

258 dead in Manipur violence since May 2023: Govt official

258 dead in Manipur violence since May 2023: Govt official

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur has claimed 258 lives since May last year, the state government's Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh said on Friday.

Former judge of Bangladesh SC held near India border

Former judge of Bangladesh SC held near India border

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

A retired judge of Bangladesh's Supreme Court was detained from the northeastern frontier with India in Sylhet while he was allegedly attempting to flee the country, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) said late on Friday.

Manipur violence: 98 killed; 37,450 people in 272 relief camps

Manipur violence: 98 killed; 37,450 people in 272 relief camps

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Army, Assam Rifles, CAPFs and local police have been deployed in vulnerable places.

Hunt on for killers of 4 soldiers at Bathinda military camp

Hunt on for killers of 4 soldiers at Bathinda military camp

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Police said a hunt for assailants behind Wednesday morning's firing incident at the station is underway.

After a day's break, search op resumes in Wayanad for missing people

After a day's break, search op resumes in Wayanad for missing people

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Besides the police and fire force personnel, volunteers of various service and youth outfits, survivors of the landslides and kin of the victims also became part of the search operations.

Abducted J-K soldier's family awaits DNA results as army recovers body

Abducted J-K soldier's family awaits DNA results as army recovers body

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

After a year, a father's hope of finding the body of his son, Shakir Wagey, who worked with the Territorial Army and was killed by terrorists, was rekindled on Wednesday when the Army recovered a decomposed body near a mobile tower in this district of South Kashmir.

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.

What's Rajnath Singh Doing At Siachen?

What's Rajnath Singh Doing At Siachen?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

On Monday, April 22, 2024, the raksha mantri interacted with soldiers deployed at the Kumar post at the Siachen base camp and called the Siachen Glacier India's capital of valour and bravery.

1.5 cr take holy dip daring intense cold as Maha Kumbh begins

1.5 cr take holy dip daring intense cold as Maha Kumbh begins

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The Maha Kumbh, the world's largest religious gathering, began in Prayagraj, India, with millions taking a dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Devotees from across India and the world converged for the 45-day event, which is considered to be a particularly auspicious one this year due to celestial alignments. The event is a major logistical challenge for the government, which has implemented several crowd-control measures and security measures to ensure the safety of the millions of pilgrims.

Jaish attack foiled in Jammu ahead of PM's visit, 3 killed

Jaish attack foiled in Jammu ahead of PM's visit, 3 killed

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Just two days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, security forces on Friday foiled a suicide attack in Jammu by the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed, eliminating two suspected Pakistani terrorists in an encounter after they fired on a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) bus and killed an officer.

How India reacted to army's Uri response

How India reacted to army's Uri response

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

What political leaders and twitterati had to say about India's response to the Uri attack.

SEE: Army carries pregnant woman in waist-deep snow

SEE: Army carries pregnant woman in waist-deep snow

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the valour and professionalism of the Chinar Corps personnel.

'Imran has divided the Pakistan army'

'Imran has divided the Pakistan army'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'Many senior officers are unhappy with him, but many lower level officers are still supportive.' 'This is also not something that has happened for a long time. So this is certainly a milestone.'

Manipur: Army increases surveillance; curfew relaxed, 23K relocated

Manipur: Army increases surveillance; curfew relaxed, 23K relocated

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The curfew imposed under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) will be relaxed from 7 am to 10 am, it said.

Modi visits landslide-hit Wayanad, meets victims

Modi visits landslide-hit Wayanad, meets victims

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Modi also visited one of the relief camps, which is home to many of those displaced in the massive landslides, and interacted with some of the survivors, including two children who lost their loved ones in the disaster that has claimed over 200 lives.

Assam Rifles dilemma: Caught between two warring groups of Manipur

Assam Rifles dilemma: Caught between two warring groups of Manipur

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Known as 'Sentinels of the North East' and 'Friends of the Hill People', the officers, drawn from the Army, and jawans have been fighting a war of nerves since the ethnic clashes between majority Meitei and hill tribe Kukis erupted on May 3.

SAARC is in trouble basically because ...: Jaishankar in veiled attack on Pak

SAARC is in trouble basically because ...: Jaishankar in veiled attack on Pak

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The external affairs minister said the SAARC is in trouble as one of its members has been supporting terrorism.

160,000 tents, 150,000 toilets: Prayagraj gears up for grand Maha Kumbh

160,000 tents, 150,000 toilets: Prayagraj gears up for grand Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Prayagraj is transforming into a massive temporary city to host the Maha Kumbh, the world's largest religious gathering, expected to draw over 40 crore pilgrims. The preparations include extensive infrastructure development, including 160,000 tents, 150,000 toilets, and a 1,250-km pipeline network. The event, starting on January 13, will culminate on February 26, bringing together millions of devotees for the holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Deployed at 15,632 feet, Captain Shiva Chauhan, 25, highlights the calibre of the Indian Army's women officers.

Paralympics: Armless archer Sheetal dominates ranking round

Paralympics: Armless archer Sheetal dominates ranking round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Sheetal Devi finished second in the women's individual compound open ranking round with a stunning performance to directly make a round of 16 entry

'5 terror camps along LoC, Pak Army gives help'

'5 terror camps along LoC, Pak Army gives help'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Mohammad Saleem Rahmani alias Abu Saad, hailing from Nawab Shah in Pakistan, said the camps were located at Chamb, Keel, Athmuqam and the Lepa Valley on the Pakistani side.

Was This Why BJP Came 2nd In UP?

Was This Why BJP Came 2nd In UP?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

I learnt that Yogi was deeply unhappy with the BJP's choice of Lok Sabha candidates. He had proposed a list of names, but hardly any of his suggestions were accepted.

Nagrota attackers killed sentry with silencer-fitted weapon

Nagrota attackers killed sentry with silencer-fitted weapon

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

This is the first time that suicide attackers have adopted this tactic.

42 terror camps active in PoK, says Army chief

42 terror camps active in PoK, says Army chief

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

Anti-India terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan is intact and currently 42 terror camps, including new ones in Pak-occupied Kashmir, are being run, Army Chief General V K Singh said. Now even women are being trained to wage Pakistan's proxy war against India, he told PTI in an interview.

'There Were Dead Bodies Everywhere'

'There Were Dead Bodies Everywhere'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'We waded through the wet mud into the school, and what we saw were dead bodies strewn all over.' 'We could also see parts of human bodies buried under the wet mud.' 'It was a sight I will never forget in my life. Total devastation everywhere.'

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Lashing out at Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, Rashid on Wednesday alleged that they have "destroyed" Kashmir.

Doctor, 6 workers killed as terrorists attack tunnel project site in J-K

Doctor, 6 workers killed as terrorists attack tunnel project site in J-K

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The terrorists opened fire on the camp housing labourers of a private company working on construction of a tunnel Gund area in the district, officials said.

Army Still Up To Mischief In Pakistan

Army Still Up To Mischief In Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

But it is less adventurous. It seems, at last, that in its eighth decade, Pakistan has settled into being a parliamentary democracy just like Bangladesh has and like we have always been, observes Aakar Patel.

ISIS a live threat, can't be ignored in Valley: Army

ISIS a live threat, can't be ignored in Valley: Army

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

The Corps Commander, who heads the army in Kashmir, was replying to a question about the possibility of the Islamic State forging an alliance with the militant outfits like Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad for expanding its activities to the valley.

JK police to shift non-local labourers to security camps

JK police to shift non-local labourers to security camps

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

The move comes after terrorists gunned down two labourers and critically wounded another one in Kulgam in South Kashmir on Sunday evening.

Surgical strikes a message to Pakistan, more if necessary: Army chief

Surgical strikes a message to Pakistan, more if necessary: Army chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

He said cross-border infiltration will continue because camps across the Line of Control, from where terrorists are launched, are still operational, and warned that the Indian Army is ready to "receive" them and keep dispatching them to their graves.

Pak Colonel paid Rs 30k to attack Indian Army: Captured terrorist

Pak Colonel paid Rs 30k to attack Indian Army: Captured terrorist

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

This was for the second time in the past six years that Hussain, who also worked for an intelligence unit of the Pakistani army, was arrested while trying to infiltrate into this side from across the border.

1 terrorist killed as Rajnath visits J-K's Rajouri

1 terrorist killed as Rajnath visits J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com6 May 2023

A terrorist was killed and another was most likely injured on Saturday in an ongoing operation in the densely forested area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, Army said.

Cannot ignore China's infra buildup and Army needs better roads: SC

Cannot ignore China's infra buildup and Army needs better roads: SC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that China has made a huge build-up in the Tibet region and the Army needs broader roads to move heavy vehicles up to the India-China border to avoid a 1962 war-like situation.

J&K: JeM terrorist arrested in Baramulla

J&K: JeM terrorist arrested in Baramulla

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

In a joint operation, the army and the police in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir apprehended a Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist, who carried out an attack three months ago along with his three associates at an army camp near the Line of Control in Tanghdar area of North Kashmir's Kupwara District.

Kathua mountain road bears telltale signs of ambush

Kathua mountain road bears telltale signs of ambush

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

On Monday, five Army personnel were killed and five injured when heavily armed terrorists hurled a grenade and opened indiscriminate fire on two army vehicles around 3.30 pm on the Machedi-Kindli-Malhar mountainous road near Badnota village, about 150 km from the district headquarters Kathua.

In a first, Army couple set to march in R-Day parade

In a first, Army couple set to march in R-Day parade

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Major Jerry Blaize and Captain Supreetha C T are all set to become the first couple to march down the Kartavya Path as members of two different contingents in the Republic Day parade on January 26.