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'Left with a suitcase': Harrowing tales of Sikkim floods

'Left with a suitcase': Harrowing tales of Sikkim floods

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The fast-flowing river, which is normally about 250 metre away from her house, was carrying with it camps, utensils and animal carcasses.

Manipur violence: Soldiers fired on in Imphal; life improving elsewhere

Manipur violence: Soldiers fired on in Imphal; life improving elsewhere

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Life in the north-eastern state of Manipur continued to limp back to normal as curfew was relaxed in 11 districts, including Imphal West, Bishnupur, Churachandpur and Jiribam, for six hours from 5 am, as no fresh incident of violence was reported, officials said on Wednesday.

BSF jawan killed, 2 soldiers hurt in firing by suspected Kuki terrorists in Manipur

BSF jawan killed, 2 soldiers hurt in firing by suspected Kuki terrorists in Manipur

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The injured have been air evacuated to Mantripukhri and search operations are in progress, the Army's SpearCorps headquartered in Dimapur said on Twitter.

Army rescues over 2,500 stranded tourists in Sikkim

Army rescues over 2,500 stranded tourists in Sikkim

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

The tourists were returning from Nathu La pass and Tsomgo (Changu) Lake on Friday evening when snowfall in the region blocked roads, leaving over 300 to 400 civil vehicles stranded at various points on Jawahar Lal Nehru Road, East Sikkim District Magistrate Kapil Meena said.

'Moles inside terror camps sent info for Balakot strike'

'Moles inside terror camps sent info for Balakot strike'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'Crucial intelligence was obtained by a R&AW operative from a couple of moles inside the camps four days before the Balakot operation.'

Himachal: IAF rescues over 780 people in 48 hrs

Himachal: IAF rescues over 780 people in 48 hrs

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Choppers belonging to the Western Air Command carried out over 50 sorties over the last 48 hours, rescuing over 780 citizens in the flood-affected areas of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, Indian Air Force officials said.

Army removes 130 tonnes of solid waste from Siachen glacier

Army removes 130 tonnes of solid waste from Siachen glacier

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

According to official date, the total volume of waste generated at the glacier is 236 tonnes.

A Son's Pilgrimage For A Warrior Father

A Son's Pilgrimage For A Warrior Father

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Hriiyio was only 6 months old when his father, a soldier in the 1 Naga Battalion met a warrior's death in Drass.

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India is increasingly a willing participant in the evolving US' Indo-Pacific strategy. While these developments are related to the perception of a growing Chinese security challenge, their implications for India's much-vaunted strategic autonomy should be a matter of deeper and closer reflection, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

The Nepalis Killed By Hamas

The Nepalis Killed By Hamas

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Nepalis were killed in the Hamas attack.

13,000 shifted to shelters in Manipur amid sporadic violence

13,000 shifted to shelters in Manipur amid sporadic violence

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The Imphal Valley in Manipur, which remained peaceful for most of Friday, witnessed sporadic clashes later in the day as more security forces were rushed in from other states by road and air to calm down a state which had witnessed bloody ethnic rioting over the last 48 hours.

No ULFA camps in Bhutan: official

No ULFA camps in Bhutan: official

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

All ULFA and NDFB camps in the Himalayan kingdom were wiped out when the Royal Bhutanese Army launched Operation All Clear in 2003, said Bhutan's Joint Secretary (Home) Dasho Tsering Wangta.

From Amritsar to Mumbai, children pay tribute to Uri martyrs

From Amritsar to Mumbai, children pay tribute to Uri martyrs

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Children of various schools in the country on Monday paid homage to the 18 soldiers who were martyred in a fidayeen attack on the Army camp in Uri on Sunday.

Soldier shot at in Manipur, CM Biren Singh talks tough

Soldier shot at in Manipur, CM Biren Singh talks tough

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

An Indian Army soldier was injured after armed miscreants resorted to unprovoked firing from Kanto Sabal towards Chingmang village on the intervening night of June 18-19.

PHOTOS: Terrorists go on bloody rampage near Jammu

PHOTOS: Terrorists go on bloody rampage near Jammu

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

In daring twin attacks, suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba militants in combat uniform struck terror on the outskirts of Jammu in Kathua district and killed a civilian and a soldier guarding an army camp gate, leaving three others injured. "The gunfight ended on Friday evening after the three terrorists were killed. It was a joint operation of the army and police," the spokesman said.

Lanka rules out unregulated access to IDP camps

Lanka rules out unregulated access to IDP camps

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

The Sri Lankan government has ruled out unregulated access to the Internally Displaced Persons' camps in the island nation, arguing that such a step may threaten 'peace and tranquility' in these camps.Thousands of Tamil civilians, who had fled their homes after the fighting between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and the Sri Lankan army escalated after a decades-long civil war, are still living in these camps.

LoC silent, but terror infrastructure in Pak remains intact: Army Chief

LoC silent, but terror infrastructure in Pak remains intact: Army Chief

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'It is for the first time in about five or six years that the LoC has been silent. That really bodes well for the future'

251 Myanmar's refugees sought shelter in Mizoram after airstrikes: Official

251 Myanmar's refugees sought shelter in Mizoram after airstrikes: Official

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The Myanmar armed forces had launched two aerial attacks targeting Camp Victoria, the military headquarters of CNA located close to the India-Myanmar border, on January 10 and 11.

Maps recovered from terrorists involved in Uri attack

Maps recovered from terrorists involved in Uri attack

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Official sources said that besides arms and ammunition, two maps showing general area of Uri were recovered from the four slain terrorists, who are now believed to be from Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

Israel strikes back at Syria after rocket attack

Israel strikes back at Syria after rocket attack

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The Israel Defence Forces on Wednesday said that it struck several Syrian military targets after rockets were fired from Syria toward Israeli communities in the Golan Heights.

Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike, 36 held in West Bank raids: IDF

Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike, 36 held in West Bank raids: IDF

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

For the second consecutive night, Israeli troops carried out targeted strikes inside Gaza, as confirmed by the IDF, bracing them for their preparations for the next phase in the conflict against Hamas.

Indian army briefs foreign envoys visiting J-K on role of Pak

Indian army briefs foreign envoys visiting J-K on role of Pak

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

On the situation in the Kashmir Valley, the army officials highlighted Wednesday evening's incident when a son of a prominent eatery owner was shot and critically wounded by terrorists at his shop in a high-security area of the city.

Time to hit and hurt the Pakistan army!

Time to hit and hurt the Pakistan army!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

'For every act of terrorism on Indian territory for which there is credible evidence pointing to the Pakistan army and the ISI's involvement, carefully calibrated military strikes must be launched against the Pakistan army,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Govt extends ban on 9 Meitei extremist groups, associates by 5 years

Govt extends ban on 9 Meitei extremist groups, associates by 5 years

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The government on Monday banned nine Meitei extremist groups and their associate organisations, which mostly operate in Manipur, for their anti-national activities, and launching fatal attacks on security forces.

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

A well-informed source close to Shaheen said that the bowler was upset that not even once the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi or the national selectors have spoken to him about their future plans as far as the captaincy or appointment of coaches is concerned.

Forces foil bid to loot Manipur Rifle's armoury; curfew reimposed

Forces foil bid to loot Manipur Rifle's armoury; curfew reimposed

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Security forces fired several rounds in the air to disperse the mob, officials said.

Search resumes for troops buried in Pak avalanche

Search resumes for troops buried in Pak avalanche

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Racing against time, Pakistani troops, aided by sniffer dogs and mechanical equipment, on Sunday frantically searched for 135 people, mostly soldiers, buried under dozens of feet of snow after a massive avalanche slammed into a key army camp in the Siachen sector near Indian border.

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.

Terror camps have made our lives hell, say PoK residents

Terror camps have made our lives hell, say PoK residents

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

PoK residents exposed Pakistan, confirmed that terror camps are thriving in the region.

Pak violated ceasefire over 500 times after Balakot: Army

Pak violated ceasefire over 500 times after Balakot: Army

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Whenever Pak carries out such violations, we also retaliate effectively, the Indian army said.

ISI trained ULFA militants, tried to appease Baruah: Book

ISI trained ULFA militants, tried to appease Baruah: Book

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), which trained a batch of Assam's United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants in 1991-92, considered the rebel group's chief Paresh Baruah a prize catch and did not want to offend him even after he was unwilling to take the agency's commands on conducting operations in the northeastern state, claims a new book.

Meet the NDA Bronze Medalist

Meet the NDA Bronze Medalist

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Battalion Cadet Adjutant Praveen Singh, son of a printing press owner from Agra, wants to join the infantry and serve the country to the best of his ability.

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The strikes are targeting tunnels, ammunition, and rockets all around Shifa. Hamas expects the IDF will enter the hospitals in one or two days.

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in strife-torn Manipur on Monday night to try restore peace by hammering out a solution between the warring communities.

Jawan held after Kashmiri girl alleges eve-teasing

Jawan held after Kashmiri girl alleges eve-teasing

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Local residents staged protests and blocked the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway after the 15-year old-girl alleged that an Army jawan had passed indecent remarks while she was passing by the Army camp at Haiderbeg in Pattan area, 30 km from Srinagar, the officials said.

Army Chief in Assam to plan CO-IN strategy

Army Chief in Assam to plan CO-IN strategy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag will hold a closed-door strategy meeting with senior army officials in Guwahati to review the prevailing situation in Assam where 81 people have been killed following attacks by NDFB(S) militants.

Everyone loves Yami's new look. Do you?

Everyone loves Yami's new look. Do you?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Like the lady's look?

'I don't believe war is an answer, but...'

'I don't believe war is an answer, but...'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

'What we did in this (1971) war and with what motive (was incredible).' 'We helped Bangladesh become an independent country, and the very next day, we left their soil and came back to our country.'

'Qatal ki raat': Modi declined Imran Khan's midnight call after Balakot

'Qatal ki raat': Modi declined Imran Khan's midnight call after Balakot

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'Nine missiles from India had been pointed towards Pakistan, to be launched any time that day'