News for 'border incident'

Will force Pak to stop cross-border firing: Rajnath

Will force Pak to stop cross-border firing: Rajnath

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Just wait for some more time. Pakistan will forced to stop firing.

Bengal SEC rubbishes BSF charges, says info of sensitive booths shared

Bengal SEC rubbishes BSF charges, says info of sensitive booths shared

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The SEC claimed that BSF could not provide central forces to more than 10,000 booths.

Ceasefire violation: Govt rushes to provide relief to border residents

Ceasefire violation: Govt rushes to provide relief to border residents

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The government has launched a rescue operation to ensure the safety of the border residents following spurt in the incidents of cross border firing from the Pakistani side along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Army Chief warns Pakistan on beheading-like incident

Army Chief warns Pakistan on beheading-like incident

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

On his first day in office, Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag on Friday warned Pakistan that India's response to any beheading-like incident in future would be "more than adequate, intense and immediate".

Pak summons Indian deputy envoy over border firing

Pak summons Indian deputy envoy over border firing

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Pakistan on Monday summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner and lodged a protest over "unprovoked firing" by Indian troops.

Nagaland killing: Govt 'no' to prosecuting 30 Army men

Nagaland killing: Govt 'no' to prosecuting 30 Army men

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The sanction by the Government of India is mandatory for intitiating legal suit against any personnel of the security forces for any action taken by them while discharging their duties under section 197(2) Cr.P.C and Section 6 of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), the release said.

Complete breakdown in Manipur law and order, says SC, summons DGP on Aug 7

Complete breakdown in Manipur law and order, says SC, summons DGP on Aug 7

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Having called as "deeply disturbing" the video of two women being paraded naked in Manipur, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said there was a long delay in registering the FIR in connection with the incident.

Farmer's murder worsens Assam-Nagaland border row

Farmer's murder worsens Assam-Nagaland border row

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Armed miscreants from Nagaland crossed over a disputed section of the state's border with Assam on Monday and shot dead a farmer, worsening the unresolved boundary row between the two states. The incident took place in the Naginija area under Mariani police station in Jorhat district of Assam.

BSF foils infiltration bid on Indo-Pak border

BSF foils infiltration bid on Indo-Pak border

Rediff.com26 Dec 2009

The Border Security Force foiled an infiltration bid by an alleged Pakistani group through the Harami Nala area of the Kutch district bordering Pakistan early on Saturday morning after a fierce gun battle, officials said.

10 Nepali students killed, 4 hurt in Hamas attacks in Israel

10 Nepali students killed, 4 hurt in Hamas attacks in Israel

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

In a press statement, the foreign ministry here said 10 Nepali nationals lost their lives in the recent attack by Hamas in Israel.

Police station in-charge shifted after grenade attack in Punjab; 7 detained

Police station in-charge shifted after grenade attack in Punjab; 7 detained

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

A National Investigation Agency team, which reached the spot on Saturday evening, was also carrying out its investigation by visiting the spot, they said.

Naxal violence down 55 pc in 8 years, says home ministry report

Naxal violence down 55 pc in 8 years, says home ministry report

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The Union home ministry has said resolute implementation of the national policy and action plan led to a 55 per cent reduction in violent incidents perpetrated by the Naxals and 63 per cent in deaths over a period of eight years.

Hizbul terrorist, bodyguard killed in J-K infiltration bid

Hizbul terrorist, bodyguard killed in J-K infiltration bid

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

A self-styled divisional commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen was killed along with his bodyguard as security forces foiled an infiltration attempt and a conspiracy by the proscribed outfit to revive its activities in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district early on Monday, officials said.

Illegal firecracker unit blast in Bengal claims 9 lives; Mamata orders probe

Illegal firecracker unit blast in Bengal claims 9 lives; Mamata orders probe

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The impact of the explosion "was so massive" that the factory, which was being run from a residential building, collapsed, the police said.

Kerala train fire suspect admitted to hospital, transportation sparks row

Kerala train fire suspect admitted to hospital, transportation sparks row

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

A source in the medical college said the suspect, who was caught from Ratnagiri in Maharashtra on the Wednesday, was admitted there after his examination.

Allow Nuh Hindus to keep arms: Demand at mahapanchayat

Allow Nuh Hindus to keep arms: Demand at mahapanchayat

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

At the 'Sarva Jatiye Mahapanchayat', participants from Palwal, Gurugram and other nearby places took part, and it was decided that the yatra will resume from Nalhar in Nuh and then pass through Firozpur Jhirka's Jhir and Singar temples in the district.

Gogoi blames Home Minister Rajnath for border problem

Gogoi blames Home Minister Rajnath for border problem

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday accused Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh of failing to provide security along the state's border with Nagaland and accused the Centre of not taking the recent violence there seriously.

Chinese media hails Khurshid's visit

Chinese media hails Khurshid's visit

Rediff.com11 May 2013

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid's visit to China reaffirmed the consensus of the two neighbours to achieve win-win results despite attempts by Western media to drive a wedge between the two counties, Chinese media said on Friday.

11 killed, 15 wounded in 'terrorist attack' at Russian military firing range

11 killed, 15 wounded in 'terrorist attack' at Russian military firing range

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The attack happened Saturday during a training session at the Western Military District, according to TASS, which cited the Russian defense ministry.

2 dead as home theatre explodes in Chhattisgarh

2 dead as home theatre explodes in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The impact of the explosion led to the collapse of walls and roof of the room where the music system was kept.

With facial recognition CCTVs and anti-drone systems, R-Day security goes hi-tech

With facial recognition CCTVs and anti-drone systems, R-Day security goes hi-tech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Delhi has been wrapped in a security blanket for Tuesday's 77th Independence Day celebrations, with more than 10,000 personnel manning the area in and around the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation, the police said.

'MP is the most corrupt state in the country'

'MP is the most corrupt state in the country'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'Its people are either victims of corruption or witnesses to it.'

Day after Bommai appeal, Maharashtra ministers decide to skip Belagavi visit

Day after Bommai appeal, Maharashtra ministers decide to skip Belagavi visit

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Maharashtra ministers Chandrakant Patil and Shambhuraj Desai, appointed for coordinating the state's border dispute with Karnataka, are unlikely to visit Belagavi on Tuesday as both have various meetings scheduled in Maharashtra during the day.

Indian graziers stopped by Chinese troops in Ladakh

Indian graziers stopped by Chinese troops in Ladakh

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Indian graziers were stopped by Chinese troops from moving ahead near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Demchok region of eastern Ladakh over a week ago, people familiar with the development said on Monday.

Chh'garh records 70.59% voting in 2nd phase; ITBP jawan killed in Maoist blast

Chh'garh records 70.59% voting in 2nd phase; ITBP jawan killed in Maoist blast

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Polling in 70 constituencies began at 8 am and will conclude at 5 pm, except in nine polling booths in the Maoist-affected Bindranawagarh seat in Gariaband district, where voting began at 7 for security reasons, a poll official said.

ISIS behind blast at Pak party meet that killed 46: Police

ISIS behind blast at Pak party meet that killed 46: Police

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Police in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province said on Monday that an initial probe has suggested that the banned terrorist group Islamic State is behind the suicide attack on a political convention of a hardline Islamist party that killed at least 46 people and injured over 100.

2 held in Bengal fire cracker unit blast; cops hunt for factory owner in Odisha

2 held in Bengal fire cracker unit blast; cops hunt for factory owner in Odisha

Rediff.com18 May 2023

A police team from Purba Medinipur district also visited neighbouring Odisha in search of the absconding factory owner.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Incursions along China border due to perception difference: Rajnath

Incursions along China border due to perception difference: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

In the wake of reported incursion attempts by China, India on Wednesday said such incidents take place due to difference of perception about boundary and leaders of both the countries are in talks to resolve the issue.

After Modi-Xi summit, India and China hold meet to reduce border tensions

After Modi-Xi summit, India and China hold meet to reduce border tensions

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The deliberations focused on bringing down tension along the disputed borders and ways to bridge the trust deficit.

'Game was played in really good spirit, we let cricket do the talking'

'Game was played in really good spirit, we let cricket do the talking'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Following the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith lauded his team while adding that the series was played in really good spirit.

Have heart-to-heart talk to end trust deficit: Rajnath to Meiteis, Kukis

Have heart-to-heart talk to end trust deficit: Rajnath to Meiteis, Kukis

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

In an address at an election rally in this southern-most part of Mizoram bordering Myanmar, Singh said violence is no solution to any problem and the two communities in Manipur must talk to each other to improve the situation in the troubled state.

Faceoff possible so long as border is unsettled: Antony on China

Faceoff possible so long as border is unsettled: Antony on China

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

"Don't expect miracles in resolving the issue. What we are trying is that till a satisfactory solution on boundary issue is found, whenever incidents take place on border, through discussions and official mechanism, resolve those issues. Of late, we have been able to resolve the issues without much delay. That is an improvement," Defence Minister AK Antony said.

No love affair or marriage, Anju returning to India, says Pak friend

No love affair or marriage, Anju returning to India, says Pak friend

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

A married Indian woman has travelled to Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to meet her friend whom she befriended and fell in love with on Facebook, police said on Sunday.

Meet the Indian soldier who guards the Chinese border

Meet the Indian soldier who guards the Chinese border

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'It is a miracle how a soldier handles the lack of oxygen, stands his post and also confronts the Chinese at 14,000 feet where survival itself is a challenge.'

Imphal: Mob clashes with security forces, sets houses on fire

Imphal: Mob clashes with security forces, sets houses on fire

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Security forces which tried to quell the mob were forced to use force and fired tear gas shells at the mob at New Checkon in Imphal, they added.

Border tension continues as Pakistan targets Indian posts

Border tension continues as Pakistan targets Indian posts

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Violating the ceasefire again, Pakistani troops targeted several Indian positions in the Naushera sector of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

'People have become insane. Hatred has taken over'

'People have become insane. Hatred has taken over'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'How can such barbarity, bestiality, happen in modern India?'

India, China working on border cooperation pact: Khurshid

India, China working on border cooperation pact: Khurshid

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Against the backdrop of recent Chinese incursion in Ladakh External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Saturday said the two countries are working on a new Border Defence Cooperation Agreement.