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Soldiers using social media for complaints will be punished: Army chief

Soldiers using social media for complaints will be punished: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

He added that there was a proper mechanism in place for grievance redressal, and if they were not satisfied, they could even contact him directly, instead of turning to social media.

Jawan kills Major in Kashmir

Jawan kills Major in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

An inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

'Beating Retreat': Military bands regale audience with India tunes

'Beating Retreat': Military bands regale audience with India tunes

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

From massed band's 'Shankhnaad' to Navy's lilting 'Mission Chandrayaan', mellifluous tunes reverberated across the Raisina Hill in the heart of Delhi as India's rich heritage and towering accomplishments were celebrated during the Beating Retreat ceremony on Monday.

Army officer among 3 dead in Uttarkashi landslide

Army officer among 3 dead in Uttarkashi landslide

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

A Subedar Major, a jawan and a local porter were killed after being caught in the landslide when a five-member Army team was returning from routine patrolling of Kedar peak, Uttarkashi SP Rajiv Swarup said.

Pak violates ceasefire, shells LoC areas in Poonch

Pak violates ceasefire, shells LoC areas in Poonch

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

2017 has also seen a sharp increase in ceasefire violations at the LoC by Pakistan.

If govt can't, we will avenge Aurangzeb's death, says brother

If govt can't, we will avenge Aurangzeb's death, says brother

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Aurangzeb's father ask the govt to eliminate insurgency from the state.

Pak shelling continues; BSF jawan succumbs to injuries

Pak shelling continues; BSF jawan succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Rai Singh, 40, was injured in Sunday night's shelling from the Pakistani side along the line of control in the Rajouri sector in which three other BSF personnel were also injured. The condition of another BSF personnel was critical.

Why are some army officers becoming Dabangg?

Why are some army officers becoming Dabangg?

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Is the Nyoma incident, where a group of army officers allegedly thrashed a jawan for alleged misbehaviour and then defied their commanding officer, an aberration? Or is the matter more serious than what the army is making it out to be?Colonel Anil Athale (retd) explains the origins of this Dabangg-giri.

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

JK: Three militants killed in encounter

JK: Three militants killed in encounter

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

Security forces launched a search operation today afternoon, following inputs that a group of militants was moving towards the Line of Control to receive another group from across the border in the Krishna Ghatti-Mendhar sector in Poonch district, he said. However, the ultras were intercepted by the troops en route and a fierce encounter ensued, resulting in the killing of three militants, the spokesman said. One Army jawan sustained injuries when he stepped over a mine.

2 terrorists killed as army foils infiltration bid in Machhil

2 terrorists killed as army foils infiltration bid in Machhil

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Troops noticed suspicious movement along the LoC and challenged the intruders, leading to a gunfight.

Sharif-Manmohan meet in US on as per plan: Cong

Sharif-Manmohan meet in US on as per plan: Cong

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The Congress on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would go ahead with the meeting with his Pakistan counterpart in New York in September on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meet.

Kargil: Did India Punish Pakistan Enough?

Kargil: Did India Punish Pakistan Enough?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India failed to extract the 'price' from Pakistan for its Kargil misadventure.
The price could have been military in terms of loss of territory/soldiers/equipment or destruction of terrorist training infrastructure. Giving a 'face saving' option to Pakistan proved disastrous for the future, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Top Jaish terrorist from Pak, aide killed in Shopian

Top Jaish terrorist from Pak, aide killed in Shopian

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Munna Lahori, a Pakistani national, was also responsible for a series of civilian killings in Kashmir, a police official said.

BSF jawan killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire along IB in Jammu

BSF jawan killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire along IB in Jammu

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Constable Devender Singh was hit by a stray bullet through the loophole of his picket and could not survive the injury.

Pakistan doesn't ease up, continues heavy firing at LoC

Pakistan doesn't ease up, continues heavy firing at LoC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The Hamirpur and Sabzian sectors in Poonch have been targeted by Pakistan troops for the past 3 days, possibly to facilitate infiltration from across the border.

India's first woman jawan Shanti Tigga found hanging

India's first woman jawan Shanti Tigga found hanging

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The Territorial Army's first woman jawan, Shanti Tigga, was found hanging inside a hospital cabin in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, four days after allegedly being kidnapped and left tied blindfold.

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

How UPA Govt Failed To Honour Sam Manekshaw

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'We failed as a country because those who should have been there to say goodbye did not show up.'

J&K: Teacher's death triggers protests, jawan held

J&K: Teacher's death triggers protests, jawan held

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

Angered by the death of a school teacher, who was allegedly murdered by jawans, over 5,000 protesters torched an Army vehicle on Saturday. Relatives and protesters claimed that Abdul Rashid Mir, a school teacher hailing from Kupwara, had been killed by some soldiers on Friday. Reacting to the public protests, the Army said that it had arrested the soldier whose weapon had been used to kill the teacher. But the Army claimed that the weapon was discharged accidentally.

Jawan gets noose for killing senior officer

Jawan gets noose for killing senior officer

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

The sentence was subject to confirmation by the chief of army staff and the Central government.

Army chief says stone pelters in J-K overground workers of terror groups

Army chief says stone pelters in J-K overground workers of terror groups

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

General Rawat also sent a tough message to Pakistan, saying if Islamabad continues to support cross-border terrorism, then the Indian Army can resort to "other actions" too.

Age row has devalued Gen Singh's image before jawans

Age row has devalued Gen Singh's image before jawans

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

The Supreme Court's non-intervention in the age row in a substantive manner has not cast any blemish on the integrity and professionalism of Army Chief Gen V K Singh. But it does cast a blemish on his image in the eyes of his jawans and junior officers, writes B Raman

Rift in INDIA over Kejriwal's poll push in Chhattisgarh

Rift in INDIA over Kejriwal's poll push in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Seeking to make inroads in Chhattisgarh, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced 10 'guarantees' for the upcoming assembly polls in the Congress-ruled state including free electricity, monthly 'samman rashi' for women and Rs 3,000 monthly allowance for the unemployed.

Unclaimed bag sparks bomb scare at Pathankot railway station

Unclaimed bag sparks bomb scare at Pathankot railway station

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Pathankot Senior Superintendent of Police R K Bakshi said that sleuths found that the bag contained uniform, shoes and other articles of an Army jawan who had left it behind.

3 terrorists killed, 1 armyman injured in encounter in Kashmir

3 terrorists killed, 1 armyman injured in encounter in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

An army jawan was also injured in the encounter that began on Saturday night after troops launched a search operation in Khumhair forests of Handwara tehsil.

Ladakh candidates allege malpractice, Leh DEO writes to Army

Ladakh candidates allege malpractice, Leh DEO writes to Army

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Army sources, however, said preliminary investigations indicate that the complaints are unfounded.

Red Fort attack: Delhi HC rejects Ashfaq's plea

Red Fort attack: Delhi HC rejects Ashfaq's plea

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Six other convicts in the case, including Mohd Ashfaq's wife Rehmana Yousuf Farooqui, were acquitted.

Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 18; over 90 still missing

Sikkim flash flood: Toll rises to 18; over 90 still missing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Sikkim Government has confirmed that 14 people have died so far in the flash floods that occurred in Sikkim in the early hours of Wednesday.

Rfn Aurangzeb's killer among 4 terrorists gunned down

Rfn Aurangzeb's killer among 4 terrorists gunned down

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Aurangzeb was abducted and later killed by terrorists in Pulwama in June last year while he was on his way to home in Poonch for celebrating Eid.

J&K: 3 militants among 7 killed

J&K: 3 militants among 7 killed

Rediff.com28 May 2006

The ultra showered bullets on Reyaz Ahmad Shosha, who was under treatment at the hospital after sustaining injuries in a militant attack at Sopore on May 19.

Kalam visits Kargil; lauds jawans

Kalam visits Kargil; lauds jawans

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

"You are here on an important mission and you have been entrusted with ensuring the security of the nation. I want to assure you that you live in every Indian heart," the President told the soldiers.

Clashes, violence mar Eid celebrations in Kashmir

Clashes, violence mar Eid celebrations in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The grenade blast which killed a protester took place at Brakpora village in Anantnag district of south Kashmir.

BSF officer killed in Pak sniper fire along IB in J-K

BSF officer killed in Pak sniper fire along IB in J-K

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The BSF troops were carrying out border domination along the IB, when snipers of Pakistan Rangers opened fire on them around 1050 hours in Hiranagar-Samba sector of Kathua district, said a senior BSF officer.

'Army seniors are voting for soldiers in Leh'

'Army seniors are voting for soldiers in Leh'

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The Leh deputy commisioner who drew army headquarters's attention is a highly regarded IAS officer, whose father is Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa.

PHOTOS: PM, Sonia visit jawans injured in Hyderpora strike

PHOTOS: PM, Sonia visit jawans injured in Hyderpora strike

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi Tuesday visited the Army base hospital at Badamibagh cantonment in Srinagar to inquire about the condition of jawans injured in the Hyderpora attack.

Am sacrificing my life for my country and fellow jawans: Veteran's suicide note

Am sacrificing my life for my country and fellow jawans: Veteran's suicide note

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The 70-year-old ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal from Haryana's Bhiwani district had allegedly consumed poison.

Hizbul terrorist, who helped LeT's Naved Jhatt escape killed

Hizbul terrorist, who helped LeT's Naved Jhatt escape killed

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

An armyman lost his life in the encounter, while another soldier was injured.

One dead, 3 injured in two terror attacks in J-K

One dead, 3 injured in two terror attacks in J-K

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Three employees of a BSNL franchise were seriously wounded in a militant attack in Kashmir's Sopore town on Monday morning.