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Fresh violence in Manipur, shutdown disrupts life

Fresh violence in Manipur, shutdown disrupts life

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The shutdown was called by Kuki-Zo groups, including the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) and Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), in protest against Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh's statement about militants entering the state from outside.

Fresh escalation in Manipur: Security forces clash with Kuki women

Fresh escalation in Manipur: Security forces clash with Kuki women

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

A mob led by Kuki-Zo women clashed with security forces in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Tuesday, triggering fresh tensions in the ethnic strife-hit state.

Is Mitch Marsh's place in the team under threat?

Is Mitch Marsh's place in the team under threat?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Across four Tests, Australia's fifth bowling option Marsh has bowled only 33 overs, a statistic that underscores his underutilisation. However, McDonald defended the all-rounder.

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.

Disengagement of troops going on 'smoothly' in eastern Ladakh: China

Disengagement of troops going on 'smoothly' in eastern Ladakh: China

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

China has said that the disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh by the Chinese and Indian armies is going on "smoothly" following a recent agreement between the two nations.

Mayhem And Melee At Shambhu Barrier

Mayhem And Melee At Shambhu Barrier

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Farmers leaders on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, put the 'Delhi Chalo' march on hold for two days after a protester was killed and about 12 police personnel injured in clashes at Khanauri, one of the two protest sites on the Punjab-Haryana border.

5 soldiers killed after T-72 tank swept away in river in Ladakh

5 soldiers killed after T-72 tank swept away in river in Ladakh

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The T-72 tank with five soldiers on board sank due to flash floods while they were crossing the river.

RPG fired at police station in Punjab, DGP alleges Pak hand

RPG fired at police station in Punjab, DGP alleges Pak hand

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The projectile, fired by some unidentified people, hit the Saanjh Kendra adjoining the Sarhali police station on the Amritsar-Bathinda highway on Friday night.

BSF opens fire after Pak drone spotted on IB in Jammu

BSF opens fire after Pak drone spotted on IB in Jammu

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The officials said the suspected drone returned to the Pakistani side when the border guards fired half a dozen rounds to bring it down.

Gavaskar calls for injecting new blood in Team India

Gavaskar calls for injecting new blood in Team India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Gavaskar didn't mince words while pointing out the repeated failures of the team's batters, who failed to cross the 200 mark six out of nine times during the series.

After being scolded, student shoots MP school principal dead; held

After being scolded, student shoots MP school principal dead; held

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

A Class XII student in Madhya Pradesh allegedly shot dead the principal of his school after being admonished for coming late. The student and his classmate escaped on the principal's scooter after the incident. Police are investigating the case and searching for the two students.

I'm not here to please everyone: Labuschagne

I'm not here to please everyone: Labuschagne

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Labuschagne said he is focused on winning matches for Australia, not on convincing anyone about his return to form.

Nepal frees Indian detained during altercation along border

Nepal frees Indian detained during altercation along border

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Nepal's border guarding force on Saturday released the Indian national who was detained for allegedly trying to snatch a weapon from one of their personnel during an altercation which sparked tension on the Indo-Nepal border along Bihar's Sitamarhi district, an official said.

Grave mistake: Netanyahu warns Iran, Hezbollah after 'assassination' bid

Grave mistake: Netanyahu warns Iran, Hezbollah after 'assassination' bid

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Netanyahu's response came after a drone was aimed at his residence in the Israeli town of Caesarea. He and his wife Sara were not at home at the time of the attack.

ITBP jawan opens fire at 3 colleagues before killing self at J-K camp

ITBP jawan opens fire at 3 colleagues before killing self at J-K camp

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The incident took place around 3:30 pm at the Devika Ghat community centre in the district.

To protect villagers from Pak firing, J&K govt wants bunkers at border

To protect villagers from Pak firing, J&K govt wants bunkers at border

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

The Jammu and Kashmir government said it has forwarded a proposal for construction of community bunkers along the Line of Control and International Border to the home ministry for consideration.

Jammu: Jailed terrorist fires at cop with snatched rifle; shot dead

Jammu: Jailed terrorist fires at cop with snatched rifle; shot dead

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The officer said the terrorist's name surfaced during the investigation of an arms dropping case through drone from Pakistan on February 24 in Arnia sector.

8 Naxals, 1 STF jawan killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

8 Naxals, 1 STF jawan killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Eight Naxalites and a jawan of the Special Task Force (STF) were killed in an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Saturday, police said.

PIX: Pant sets up exciting finish after fiery fifty

PIX: Pant sets up exciting finish after fiery fifty

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Images from Day 2 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

Major strike foiled as 2 more terrorists killed in Jammu encounter

Major strike foiled as 2 more terrorists killed in Jammu encounter

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Security forces on Tuesday morning gunned down two terrorists holed up in a forest area near a village in the Akhnoor sector in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the number of militants killed in the 27-hour-long gunfight near the Line of Control (LoC) to three, officials said.

'It Was Always About The Bride'

'It Was Always About The Bride'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'Her story, her life, her aspirations and struggles...' 'Indian weddings are not just about fuschia, pink and dancing. They have many nuances.'

Ek Hasina Thi: End Of An Era In Bangladesh

Ek Hasina Thi: End Of An Era In Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

As news of Hasina's departure spread, hundreds broke into Hasina's residence, vandalising and looting the interiors, providing dramatic expression to the anti-government protests that have killed more than 100 people in the last two days. At the centre of people anger is the Hasina government's controversial quota system reserving 30 per cent jobs for families of veterans who fought the 1971 liberation war. With volatile crowds taking to the streets -- some clambering on Hasina's father and Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statue and smashing it with hammers in a lasting image underscoring the fickleness of history -- Army chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced that the 76-year-old prime minister has resigned.

9 killed, Iran's envoy, Hezbollah men hurt in pager blasts in Lebanon, Syria

9 killed, Iran's envoy, Hezbollah men hurt in pager blasts in Lebanon, Syria

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Numerous members of Hezbollah in Beirut and various areas of Lebanon were injured when their communication devices exploded, according to the Arab media reports. ANI posted on X quoting AP that Iran's ambassador in Lebanon was among those injured in the blasts.

3 Jaish terrorists killed in six-hour gunfight in J-K's Doda

3 Jaish terrorists killed in six-hour gunfight in J-K's Doda

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A policeman was also injured in the gunfight that broke out in Bajaad village in the Gandoh area around 9:50 am.

Assam Police opened fire on our personnel, civilians: Mizoram govt

Assam Police opened fire on our personnel, civilians: Mizoram govt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Police sources said the state forces exchanged fire for about 40 minutes.

Facing India at home 'internal motivator' for under fire Smith

Facing India at home 'internal motivator' for under fire Smith

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'I don't think it's deserved. I think he'll be able to work through that. It's a new challenge for him, a new position.'

Farmers break barricades in Haryana, reach near Delhi borders

Farmers break barricades in Haryana, reach near Delhi borders

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the farmers who broke barricades in some places in Haryana.

Border violence: Meghalaya panel to meet Shah, seek probe by NIA, CBI

Border violence: Meghalaya panel to meet Shah, seek probe by NIA, CBI

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

A delegation of Meghalaya ministers led by CM Conrad K Sangma will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah on November 24 to demand a CBI or NIA probe into the violence that left six people dead on the state's border with Assam.

Suspected Pak terrorist killed after attack on J-K village near IB

Suspected Pak terrorist killed after attack on J-K village near IB

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

A massive operation is on to flush out the remaining holed-up terrorists.

The way we responded was great: Bumrah

The way we responded was great: Bumrah

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

After being bundled out for 150 in their first innings, India staged a sensational fightback to humble Australia by 295 runs in the first Test in Perth on Monday

BSF kills Pak intruder along Rajasthan border

BSF kills Pak intruder along Rajasthan border

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

"BSF troops observed a Pakistani intruder who crossed the IB and attempted to sneak over the fence. He was challenged but he still crossed the fence and ran towards the other side."

12 Maoists killed in Maha encounter; 2 AK-47 among arms recovered

12 Maoists killed in Maha encounter; 2 AK-47 among arms recovered

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

One of the slain Maoists was identified as DVCM Laxman Atram alias Vishal Atram, incharge of Tipagad Dalam.

'Trump has a style which Americans like'

'Trump has a style which Americans like'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'Trump would like the war in Ukraine to be over, and that it would be weighing on his mind even before the Inauguration ceremony in January next year.'

Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike

Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

According to the IDF, Eid Hassan Nashar held key leadership roles within Hezbollah. He served as the commander of the surface-to-surface rocket unit, overseeing the organisation's day-to-day operations.

Nirmalaji Releases The Nuclear Genie

Nirmalaji Releases The Nuclear Genie

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'If the BJP detoxifies the nuclear liability law, it will bring economic, environmental and, most of all, strategic benefits.' 'Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope that this Budget promise is met soon -- ideally, before Mr Modi heads to his first meeting with Trump 2.0,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Three Maoists killed in encounter with forces in Chhattisgarh

Three Maoists killed in encounter with forces in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

The encounter took place in Pujari Kanker forest along the interstate border when a team of Greyhounds, Telangana's elite anti-Maoist force, was out on an operation, he said.

India test-fires Agni-V nuke missile with 5000-km range amid tensions at LAC

India test-fires Agni-V nuke missile with 5000-km range amid tensions at LAC

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The test-firing of the missile from the Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast came amid India's lingering border row with China.

Somnath Express halted in Punjab following bomb threat

Somnath Express halted in Punjab following bomb threat

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

All passengers were evacuated at Kasu Begu railway station, they said.

Who's The Actress Yuvraj Was Dating?

Who's The Actress Yuvraj Was Dating?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

'I won't name her; she's very successful and experienced.'

Karnataka: Literature used for 'conversion' set on fire

Karnataka: Literature used for 'conversion' set on fire

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The incident took place on Saturday, when the four people were allegedly propagating Christianity at a house in Kolar.