News for 'border'

Two Arrested in India Over Murder of Bangladeshi Activist

Two Arrested in India Over Murder of Bangladeshi Activist

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody of two men accused of murdering Bangladeshi political activist Osman Hadi, whose death sparked widespread unrest in Bangladesh. The suspects, arrested in West Bengal, are believed to have fled Bangladesh after committing the crime.

Salman Wants A Border 2 For Battle Of Galwan

Salman Wants A Border 2 For Battle Of Galwan

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'Salman Khan wanted the song for the end-credits paying a homage to all the martyrs who featured in Battle Of Galwan.'

RBI Unveils 'Payments Vision 2028' with Focus on Digital Security and Innovation

RBI Unveils 'Payments Vision 2028' with Focus on Digital Security and Innovation

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced its 'Payments Vision 2028' document, outlining initiatives to enhance digital payment security, introduce electronic cheques, and expand regulatory oversight to include e-commerce entities.

How Punjab Police and BSF Foiled a Major Drug Smuggling Operation

How Punjab Police and BSF Foiled a Major Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

The Punjab Police, in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), successfully foiled a major cross-border smuggling attempt, recovering 6.5 kg of heroin near the border in Fazilka.

Punjab Police and BSF Uncover Pakistan-Linked Drug Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police and BSF Uncover Pakistan-Linked Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Punjab Police, in collaboration with the Border Security Force, dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting three individuals and seizing a significant quantity of heroin, cash, and a drone used for deliveries from Pakistan.

Shah Alleges Bengal Infiltration Threatens National Security

Shah Alleges Bengal Infiltration Threatens National Security

Rediff.com6 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah sharpened the BJP's campaign for the West Bengal assembly polls, releasing a 'charge sheet' against the TMC government and framing the election as a battle for the country's security.

Arunachal Police Foil Trafficking Attempt, Rescue Three Minor Girls

Arunachal Police Foil Trafficking Attempt, Rescue Three Minor Girls

Rediff.com1 days ago

Arunachal Pradesh police rescued three minor girls suspected of being trafficked to Assam after they were lured through social media. A juvenile boy has been apprehended in connection with the case.

Trinamool Congress Counters Amit Shah's Allegations, Raises Concerns Over BJP's Governance

Trinamool Congress Counters Amit Shah's Allegations, Raises Concerns Over BJP's Governance

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has responded to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'chargesheet' against the West Bengal government, accusing the BJP of attempting to polarise voters and evade accountability on issues such as women's safety and infiltration.

Camel-Based Liquor Smuggling Attempt Foiled in Delhi

Camel-Based Liquor Smuggling Attempt Foiled in Delhi

Rediff.com4 days ago

A man was arrested in Delhi for allegedly using camels to smuggle illicit liquor from Haryana through forest trails, in an attempt to evade police checkpoints.

Drug Smuggling Module Busted in Amritsar, Two Arrested

Drug Smuggling Module Busted in Amritsar, Two Arrested

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The Punjab Police's Counter-Intelligence unit in Amritsar has dismantled a drug smuggling module, arresting two individuals and seizing 5 kg of heroin. Investigations reveal links to a Pakistan-based smuggler and a foreign handler.

Two Arrested in Punjab Arms Smuggling Operation

Two Arrested in Punjab Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com7 days ago

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing a cache of foreign-made pistols intended for distribution among criminals in the state.

'We were kept in jail for 50 days': Indian sailors recount escape from Iran

'We were kept in jail for 50 days': Indian sailors recount escape from Iran

Rediff.com2 days ago

A group of Indian sailors recount their harrowing experience of being detained in Iran on suspicion of smuggling, and their subsequent escape from the country as regional tensions escalated into open conflict.

77 Maoists Surrender in Odisha Since January 2025, Says DGP

77 Maoists Surrender in Odisha Since January 2025, Says DGP

Rediff.com5 days ago

Odisha's Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania announced that 77 Maoists have surrendered to police in the state between January 2025 and March 2025. He also noted that 23 Maoists from Odisha surrendered in Chhattisgarh during the same period, and 27 Maoists were killed in encounters with security forces.

The Stunning Naila Grrewal!

The Stunning Naila Grrewal!

Rediff.com1 days ago

If there's one thing Naila Grrewal doesn't do, it's boring. With a wardrobe full of unexpected pairings, bold silhouettes and quirky details, every look of hers comes with a twist.

Bengali Actor Rahul Banerjee Drowns, Wife Makes A Request

Bengali Actor Rahul Banerjee Drowns, Wife Makes A Request

Rediff.com4 days ago

Popular Bengali actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee tragically drowned during a television series shoot near Digha, prompting a police investigation.

Shah Targets TMC, Cites Infiltration and Appeasement Politics in West Bengal

Shah Targets TMC, Cites Infiltration and Appeasement Politics in West Bengal

Rediff.com6 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticised the TMC government in West Bengal, alleging that its policies have led to increased infiltration and threaten national security. He framed the upcoming elections as a battle against these issues, promising change if the BJP comes to power.

Delhi Police Nab Suspected LeT Handler with ISI Links

Delhi Police Nab Suspected LeT Handler with ISI Links

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, from the Ghazipur area. He is believed to have links with Pakistan's ISI and was allegedly involved in a terror module planning attacks in India.

Delhi Police Dismantle International Arms Smuggling Operation

Delhi Police Dismantle International Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an international arms smuggling ring with links to Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, arresting 10 individuals and seizing a cache of sophisticated foreign-made weapons.

8 Straits That Rule The Shipping World

8 Straits That Rule The Shipping World

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Which are the world's most vital straits, important to shipping?

Indian Navy ships escorting tankers through Strait of Hormuz: Rajnath

Indian Navy ships escorting tankers through Strait of Hormuz: Rajnath

Rediff.com1 days ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assures India's energy security amidst West Asia tensions, highlighting naval protection of tankers and readiness to counter cross-border terrorism.

Krithi Shetty Is Pretty Amazing!

Krithi Shetty Is Pretty Amazing!

Rediff.com2 days ago

Krithi Shetty has quickly become a Gen Z favourite, not just for her screen presence but for a wardrobe that refuses to be boxed in.

Cyber Fraud: Retired ITBP Officer Duped of 17.5 Lakh

Cyber Fraud: Retired ITBP Officer Duped of 17.5 Lakh

Rediff.com6 days ago

A retired ITBP officer in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district has reported an online fraud of approximately 17.52 lakh from his bank accounts. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Meet Shubhangi Atre, India's Most Stylish Bhabhiji

Meet Shubhangi Atre, India's Most Stylish Bhabhiji

Rediff.com3 days ago

You may know her as the sweet, quirky Angoori Bhabhi, but off-screen, Shubhangi Atre is quietly building a wardrobe that's elegant, experimental and super wearable.

PM Modi visits tea garden in Assam ahead of polls

PM Modi visits tea garden in Assam ahead of polls

Rediff.com2 days ago

The visit was part of Modi's campaign for BJP candidates in the poll-bound state of Assam.

ISI-backed Lashkar handler from J-K nabbed in Delhi; cops trace B'desh links

ISI-backed Lashkar handler from J-K nabbed in Delhi; cops trace B'desh links

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, in Delhi, uncovering a terror module with links to Pakistan's ISI. Lone is accused of running a network involved in pasting anti-national posters and planning terror activities across India.

Northern Borders 'Stable Yet Sensitive': Defence Ministry

Northern Borders 'Stable Yet Sensitive': Defence Ministry

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

The deployment of the army in all sectors along the Line of Actual Control, the de facto border between India and China, is 'robust, well poised and prepared to deal with any emerging contingency'.

BonV Aero and ParaZero Join Forces to Enhance India's Drone Defence Systems

BonV Aero and ParaZero Join Forces to Enhance India's Drone Defence Systems

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Odisha-based BonV Aero has partnered with ParaZero Technologies to introduce advanced counter-drone systems to India's defence and security agencies, offering a kinetic solution to neutralise hostile drones.

Pakistani Girls' School Destroyed in Bombing; No Claim of Responsibility

Pakistani Girls' School Destroyed in Bombing; No Claim of Responsibility

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A government girls' school in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was blown up by unidentified armed men, police said. The incident occurred in Ghora village, Baka Khel area of Bannu district. No group has claimed responsibility for the bombing so far.

India's Home Season 2026-27: Guwahati To Host Australia Test; Mumbai, Kolkata Left Out

India's Home Season 2026-27: Guwahati To Host Australia Test; Mumbai, Kolkata Left Out

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Guwahati will host the India vs Australia Test match in February, while traditional venues like Mumbai and Kolkata have not been given any games in the 2026-27 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

NCB Secures Detention of Drug Kingpin Sandeep Singh for One Year

NCB Secures Detention of Drug Kingpin Sandeep Singh for One Year

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has detained Sandeep Singh, a major drug trafficker, for a year under the PITNDPS Act, following a history of drug-related criminal activities and cross-border operations.

Mizoram Police Bust Drug Smuggling Rings, Recover 25 Crore in Narcotics

Mizoram Police Bust Drug Smuggling Rings, Recover 25 Crore in Narcotics

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mizoram police have dismantled multiple smuggling modules, seizing narcotics valued at 25.01 crore and arresting eight people, including Myanmar nationals, in a week-long crackdown.

How Delhi Police Busted an International Arms Trafficking Syndicate

How Delhi Police Busted an International Arms Trafficking Syndicate

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Delhi Police dismantled a major international arms trafficking module with links to Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, arresting 10 operatives and recovering a cache of foreign-made weapons.

RBI's New Rules: BIG Changes From April 1 for OTP, Cards, Online Payments

RBI's New Rules: BIG Changes From April 1 for OTP, Cards, Online Payments

Rediff.com2 days ago

From April 1, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India's new authentication directions modernise how every digital payment you make must be verified -- and place the burden of security squarely on your bank, not on you.

Delhi Gold Trader and Father Allegedly Robbed Near Welcome Metro Station

Delhi Gold Trader and Father Allegedly Robbed Near Welcome Metro Station

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A 24-year-old gold trader and his father were allegedly robbed by four individuals in the Seelampur area of northeast Delhi. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred near Welcome Metro Station.

Two Arrested, Hand Grenades Seized in Punjab Terror Plot Aversion

Two Arrested, Hand Grenades Seized in Punjab Terror Plot Aversion

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have arrested two men in Bathinda and seized two hand grenades, averting a major terror threat. The grenades are believed to be linked to cross-border elements aiming to disrupt peace in the state.

UPI Transactions Surge to Record High: Understanding the Growth Factors

UPI Transactions Surge to Record High: Understanding the Growth Factors

Rediff.com1 days ago

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in India reached a record high in March, driven by increased adoption and global expansion. The system now accounts for 85% of digital transactions in India and is live in eight countries.

BSF Officers Injured in Attack by Locals in Jammu and Kashmir

BSF Officers Injured in Attack by Locals in Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured after allegedly being attacked by locals in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir. An investigation is underway.

UPI Transactions Surge to Record Levels in March

UPI Transactions Surge to Record Levels in March

Rediff.com1 days ago

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions in India reached a record high in March, with 22.64 billion transactions, marking a significant increase from the previous year and highlighting the growing adoption of digital payments.

BSF Constable Dies from Gunshot Wound at Home in Meerut

BSF Constable Dies from Gunshot Wound at Home in Meerut

Rediff.com6 days ago

A BSF jawan was found dead at his home in Meerut district with a gunshot wound. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Ahan Takes Over From Dad Suniel Shetty In Border 2

Ahan Takes Over From Dad Suniel Shetty In Border 2

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'When my character died in Border, I felt a strange sense of pride. But today, I sometimes feel that if my character had survived, perhaps I would have been a part of Border 2.'