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China withdraws troops from Chumar; stand-off in Demchok continues

China withdraws troops from Chumar; stand-off in Demchok continues

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

After heightened tension in Chumar area in Northeast Ladakh for four days, Chinese troops on Thursday night began withdrawing from the Indian territory, official sources said.

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'I am grateful to God that I am alive and he has made me differently-abled for a greater cause,' says Wing Commander Shantanu.

Ceasefire violations cannot be without consent of Sharif: Omar

Ceasefire violations cannot be without consent of Sharif: Omar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Hitting out at Nawaz Sharif over the ceasefire violations, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday maintained that these incidents cannot be without the consent of the Pakistan prime minister.

Kapur, Jeev make the cut

Kapur, Jeev make the cut

Rediff.com22 Apr 2006

The two golfers successfully dealt with the last hole to make the cut at the BMW Asian Open.

Kapur, Jeev in safe zone

Kapur, Jeev in safe zone

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

Play was prematurely called off due to rain on the second day of the USD 1.8m BMW Asian Open.\n

Tiger's moment of magic

Tiger's moment of magic

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

'Pak in illegal occupation of 78,000 sq kms of Indian land since 1948'

'Pak in illegal occupation of 78,000 sq kms of Indian land since 1948'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Pakistan is in illegal and forcible occupation of about 78,000 sq kms of Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir since 1948, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Air Deccan tickets at HPCL outlets

Air Deccan tickets at HPCL outlets

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

The Match: Mickelson beats Woods on 22nd hole to win $9 million and bragging rights

The Match: Mickelson beats Woods on 22nd hole to win $9 million and bragging rights

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Phil Mickelson has played in Tiger Woods' shadow for much of his career but got some semblance of revenge on Friday by winning their $9 million (7.02 million pounds) matchplay exhibition under the floodlights in Las Vegas

India's Sikkim action a betrayal: China

India's Sikkim action a betrayal: China

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

It also dismissed Jaitley's remarks that India of 2017 is different from what it was in 1962, saying China too is different.

10 civilians killed, 89 injured in firing by Pak along IB during last year

10 civilians killed, 89 injured in firing by Pak along IB during last year

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Ten civilians lost their lives while 89 others were injured in firing and shelling by Pakistan along the International Border in Jammu region between January 2014 and February this year.

Armyman admits faking encounters

Armyman admits faking encounters

Rediff.com5 Jun 2004

Nayak Bhuwan Bahadur Thapa said he, along with riflemen Yamraj Guru and R B Thapa, helped construct bunkers which were demolished in the fake encounters filmed by Major Singh.

Remembering Kargil: The IAF Attack on Tiger Hill

Remembering Kargil: The IAF Attack on Tiger Hill

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Searching for the target with bare eyes was like searching for the needle in the haystack, but due to the technology, we had a clear picture of the seven tents perched against the rocky background on our scopes.'

Pakistan reaches out to P5, plays victim to 'Indian aggression'

Pakistan reaches out to P5, plays victim to 'Indian aggression'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Pakistan on Friday said it has briefed the envoys of the P5 -- the US, China, Russia, the UK and France -- over "unprovoked firing" by India on the LoC and asked the countries to play their role in ensuring the maintenance of peace and security in the region.

The day Buddha smiled again...

The day Buddha smiled again...

Rediff.com12 May 2004

India's Tryst with the Atom: Unfolding the Nuclear Story by O P Sabherwal reveals details hitherto unknown about India's nuclear programme.

Shubhankar on brink of history at World Golf Championships

Shubhankar on brink of history at World Golf Championships

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

The 21-year-old, playing in his maiden PGA Tour event and first World Golf Championships tournament, remained the man to beat after a two-under-par 69 at Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City.

Girl dies in Srinagar grenade attack

Girl dies in Srinagar grenade attack

Rediff.com11 Sep 2003

Doordarshan cameraman, 2 cops killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

Doordarshan cameraman, 2 cops killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

This is suspected to be a Naxal ambush for security forces. Maoists fired multiple rounds while attacking the vehicle-mounted team, the official said.

In a first, HAL fires air-to-air missile from chopper

In a first, HAL fires air-to-air missile from chopper

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The Light Combat Helicopter will enable the army to provide fire support to soldiers at altitudes of 15,000 to 20,000 feet, where the oxygen-depleted air prevents them from carrying weaponry heavier than their personal rifles and light machine guns.

SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

A set of new standard operating procedures have been issued by the force headquarters in Delhi for vehicle-mounted movement of troops in Jammu and Kashmir, and it has also been ordered that the 'passenger manifest discipline' for each vehicle in the convoy be strictly adhered to.

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.

Norman disqualified at Honda Classic

Norman disqualified at Honda Classic

Rediff.com13 Mar 2004

The two-time British Open champion committed a rules violation during the second round of the Honda Classic. \n\n

Gritty Shubhankar qualifies for US Open

Gritty Shubhankar qualifies for US Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Shubhankar Sharma's magnificent year continued as the Indian grabbed a spot in next week's US Open Golf Championships with a solid display of 69-68 in the qualifiers, in Columbus.

'It is about an India hardly anybody writes about'

'It is about an India hardly anybody writes about'

Rediff.com30 May 2003

'I am glad the book reaches India after America and England. I thought that would make it difficult for some people to run down the book because they do not like my journalism,' says Aniruddha Bahal.

Woods starts fast again, struggles at finish in Hero event

Woods starts fast again, struggles at finish in Hero event

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

For a third day in a row, Tiger Woods treated his fans to a rousing start in his much anticipated return to competition but lost momentum over the closing stretch at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Saturday.

Australian Open: Spieth upstages McIlroy, Scott

Australian Open: Spieth upstages McIlroy, Scott

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Rising American talent Jordan Spieth upstaged Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott with a four-under-par 67 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Warner enjoys late Christmas gift on Boxing Day

PHOTOS: Warner enjoys late Christmas gift on Boxing Day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Opening batsman David Warner enjoyed a gift-wrapped century after being reprieved on 99 as Australia endured a meandering first day of the Boxing Day Test against England on Tuesday.

Kashmir needs more stories like Athar Aamir

Kashmir needs more stories like Athar Aamir

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'I asked a group of uniformed high school kids: Who was the one Kashmiri they admired?' 'I shouldn't have been surprised by the answer,' says Sunil Sethi.

Omar on Bhushan's comment: No referendum needed in J&K

Omar on Bhushan's comment: No referendum needed in J&K

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday made it clear that reduction of footprints of security forces and phased withdrawal only needs a "courageous statesman" and not referendum.

Pinaka rockets successfully test-fired

Pinaka rockets successfully test-fired

Rediff.com29 May 2014

India's indigenously developed Pinaka rockets were on Thursday successfully test-fired thrice from a multi-barrel rocket launcher at an armament base in Chandipur-on-sea, about 15 km from Balasore in Odisha.

Exporters hit by US freight spike

Exporters hit by US freight spike

Rediff.com16 May 2003

2 ships with evacuees from Yemen to reach Kochi on Saturday

2 ships with evacuees from Yemen to reach Kochi on Saturday

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Two passenger ships with Indians and foreign nationals evacuated from conflict-hit Yemen are expected to reach the port on Saturday afternoon.

70-yr-old woman, 4 others injured in heavy Pak shelling

70-yr-old woman, 4 others injured in heavy Pak shelling

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The cross-border firing has forced many to take shelter in government-run camps.

Australian Open: Spieth shares lead after McIlroy blows up

Australian Open: Spieth shares lead after McIlroy blows up

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

American Jordan Spieth shot a two-under-par 69 for a share of a one-stroke lead with locals Greg Chalmers and Brett Rumford after blustery conditions caused chaos in the third round of the Australian Open on Saturday.

On sale: Cheap Chinese short-range missile

On sale: Cheap Chinese short-range missile

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

China plans to sell to foreign countries its new short-range air to surface missile which can be mounted on drones and is designed for anti-terrorism operations.

No Kargil-like situation in Keran sector, says Army chief

No Kargil-like situation in Keran sector, says Army chief

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Army chief General Bikram Singh on Friday dismissed the suggestion that a Kargil-like situation has developed in the Keran sector in Jammu and Kashmir where around 40 terrorists backed by the Pakistan Army are fighting with soldiers and asserted that they would be flushed out soon