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3 JeM terrorists hidden in Pulwama attacker's cousin's truck killed

3 JeM terrorists hidden in Pulwama attacker's cousin's truck killed

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The driver and the cleaner of the truck escaped when the truck was stopped by police and CRPF personnel. But the occupants opened fire. One terrorist was killed in retaliatory fire. 2 others who escaped were neutralised later.

Terrorists kill retired police officer in Kashmir

Terrorists kill retired police officer in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Terrorists killed a retired police officer in south Kashmir Kulgam district late on Tuesday night.

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'

3 'most wanted' Hizb terrorists killed in Pulwama

3 'most wanted' Hizb terrorists killed in Pulwama

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The terrorists -- Umer Fayaz Lone alias 'Hamad Khan' of Seer village, Faizan Hamid of Mandoora and Adil Bashir Mir alias 'Abu Dujana' of Monghama -- were wanted for their complicity in terror crimes, including attacks on security establishments and civilian atrocities, a police spokesman said.

Didn't forgive, won't forget: CRPF pays tribute to Pulwama martyrs

Didn't forgive, won't forget: CRPF pays tribute to Pulwama martyrs

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) that lost 40 troopers in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack said on Sunday that the country 'did not forgive' and 'will not forget' the supreme sacrifice made by the personnel.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Naxal attack: Bodies of 20 jawans recovered, toll rises to 22

Naxal attack: Bodies of 20 jawans recovered, toll rises to 22

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

In a major joint offensive, separate joint teams of security forces, comprising over 2,000 personnel, had launched an anti-Naxal operation from Bijapur and Sukma districts in the South Bastar forests, considered as the Maoist stronghold, on Friday night.

Togo may quit African Nations Cup: Adebayor

Togo may quit African Nations Cup: Adebayor

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor said his country might withdraw from the African Nations Cup in Angola after gunmen opened fire on the team bus on Friday.

Violence spreads in Gujarat, curfew imposed in Surat, Mehsana

Violence spreads in Gujarat, curfew imposed in Surat, Mehsana

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Members of Patel community resorted to arson, stone-pelting and vandalism after brief detention of their 22-year-old leader Hardik Patel, following which curfew was on Tuesday night imposed in three towns of North Gujarat and some areas of Surat.

47 killed in Karachi terror attack, pamphlet claims IS role

47 killed in Karachi terror attack, pamphlet claims IS role

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Kalashnikov-wielding terrorists in police uniforms on Wednesday gunned down 47 Shia Ismaili Muslims, including 16 women, shooting them in the head as they attacked their bus in Pakistan's volatile Karachi city in the latest sectarian violence claimed by the dreaded Islamic State terror group.

#Gurdaspurattack: When residents awoke to the sound of gunfire

#Gurdaspurattack: When residents awoke to the sound of gunfire

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

People living near the police station in Dina Nagar largely remained indoors.

JK: Militants kill 2 in Sopore

JK: Militants kill 2 in Sopore

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Unidentified militants struck near the bus stand in the north Kashmir's Sopore town late this morning, killing a police constable and a civilian.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

39 CRPF personnel killed in Jaish-claimed suicide attack on convoy

39 CRPF personnel killed in Jaish-claimed suicide attack on convoy

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Police identified the suicide bomber as Adil Ahmed, who officials said joined the Jaish in 2018.

Timeline: Terror strikes Punjab once again

Timeline: Terror strikes Punjab once again

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Following are some of the terror-related incidents that have taken place in Punjab between 2001 and 2016.

IPL 2022: Hardik To Lead This Dream XI

IPL 2022: Hardik To Lead This Dream XI

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Norma Astrid Godinho picks her IPL 2022 Dream XI, an unbeatable combination that could give the very best a run for their money...

After heavy downpour, Mumbai limps back to normalcy

After heavy downpour, Mumbai limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The Central Railway has decided to operate its suburban services in Mumbai division on Sunday time table, which means it will ply fewer trains, compared to weekdays when trains are run in full capacity.

Two US troopers killed near Frankfurt airport

Two US troopers killed near Frankfurt airport

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Two United States troopers were killed in a shooting incident near Frankfurt International Airport on Wednesday, according to media reports.Some reports claimed that two others were seriously injured in the incident which reportedly took place on board a US military shuttle bus.The two troopers were members of US Air Force stationed at Lakenheath base in the United Kingdom, said the reports.

3 terrorists gunned down in encounter in Kashmir; major, 4 personnel killed

3 terrorists gunned down in encounter in Kashmir; major, 4 personnel killed

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

One of the terrorists was under the scanner of investigators for his role in the CRPF convoy attack.

Football weekend scarred by violence on and off the pitch in Germany and Brazil

Football weekend scarred by violence on and off the pitch in Germany and Brazil

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Hertha Berlin team bus shot at by motorcyclist and penalty prompts riot police to protect referee in Brazil league match.

Smoky haze shrouds Delhi-NCR; air quality now 'very poor'

Smoky haze shrouds Delhi-NCR; air quality now 'very poor'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Delhi recorded an air quality index of 315 at 11:10 am. The last time the air quality hit such a poor level was in February.

Bhima-Koregaon hearing: A witness reveals ugly reality

Bhima-Koregaon hearing: A witness reveals ugly reality

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Tanaji Sable's story confirmed what the first witness had told the commission: That the Dalits who had gone to Bhima-Koregaon were stoned; that there were motorcyclists bearing saffron flags roaming around inspiring fear; that the police did nothing to protect the Dalits.

21 dead after Kerala rain triggers floods, landslides

21 dead after Kerala rain triggers floods, landslides

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

The Army, the National Disaster Response Force, police and the fire force along with the locals began rescue operations on Sunday morning at Koottickal and Kokkayar panchayats where over a dozen people are listed to be missing due to numerous landslides accompanied by heavy downpour since Saturday.

Man who pointed gun at Delhi cop arrested

Man who pointed gun at Delhi cop arrested

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The man fired eight rounds in the presence of police personnel.

A blood-soaked timeline of terror attacks in Kashmir

A blood-soaked timeline of terror attacks in Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Here's the chronological list of all major terror attacks on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir in the last two decades.

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Surplus rain water gushed out of reservoirs while several roads here resembled swollen rivers and four persons were killed in rain related incidents in Tamil Nadu and over 60 houses suffered damage, authorities here said on Monday.

UPSC aspirants clash with police, burn vehicles in North Delhi

UPSC aspirants clash with police, burn vehicles in North Delhi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Hundreds of Civil Service aspirants clashed with police on Thursday night, burning vehicles, including a police jeep, and pelting stones near main highway by-pass road in North Delhi's Burari area, the police said.

UP road mishap leaves 25 Ajmer pilgrims dead

UP road mishap leaves 25 Ajmer pilgrims dead

Rediff.com18 May 2012

They had set from their homes in the remotest corners of Eastern Uttar Pradesh for a pilgrimage to the famous Ajmer 'dargah', but barely a few hours later many of them met their gruesome end as the bus in which they were travelling, caught fire after a collision with a truck loaded with sand in Bahraich, about 130 km from Lucknow, Friday evening.

Punjab Minister Rakhra says Moga victim's death a 'God's will'

Punjab Minister Rakhra says Moga victim's death a 'God's will'

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Punjab Education Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra on Saturday triggered a controversy by making an insensitive comment that the death of the teenage girl, who was molested and thrown off a bus belonging to the ruling Badal family, was God's will.

Frustrated, unemployed men commit rape: Haryana BJP MLA

Frustrated, unemployed men commit rape: Haryana BJP MLA

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Premlata Singh, wife of Union minister Birender Singh, was commenting on the gang rape of a 19-year-old woman in Haryana's Rewari city.

GSAT-11 satellite, ISRO's heaviest, to be launched on Dec 5

GSAT-11 satellite, ISRO's heaviest, to be launched on Dec 5

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Weighing about 5,854 kg, GSAT-11 would play a vital role in providing broadband services across the country, and also provide a platform to demonstrate new generation applications.

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Forgot what happened in the week gone by? Here's a quick recap of what took place in 10 images.

6 civilians injured as Pakistan targets 30 Border Outposts in Jammu

6 civilians injured as Pakistan targets 30 Border Outposts in Jammu

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Pakistani Rangers using 81 mm and 82 mm mortars have targeted 30 Border Outposts of the Border Security Force in Hiranagar, Kathua and Ramgarh sectors of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jamia protests: 2 admitted with 'gunshot injuries'

Jamia protests: 2 admitted with 'gunshot injuries'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Two men, who were apparently part of a demonstration by Jamia Millia Islamia students on Sunday, have been admitted to the Safdarjung Hospital with "gunshot injury", sources said on Monday.

CRPF convoy attacked in J&K; 7 jawans injured

CRPF convoy attacked in J&K; 7 jawans injured

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

At least six Central Reserve Police Force jawans were injured when unidentified militants opened fired on their convoy on Srinagar-Jammu national highway in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday.

Police patrol outside Gate no 3 was missing!

Police patrol outside Gate no 3 was missing!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

A Delhi Police Constable and a rickshaw-puller tried to give a chase to the two motorbike-borne men who fired at foreign tourists outside Jama Masjid but could not catch them as they sped away on their two-wheelers.

Shillong clashes: Army holds flag march, curfew on

Shillong clashes: Army holds flag march, curfew on

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

During the violence, a mob torched a shop, a house and damaged at least five vehicles, besides injuring a senior police officer, they said.

Bangkok crisis: Troops clash with protestors

Bangkok crisis: Troops clash with protestors

Rediff.com14 May 2010

One person was dead when Thai security forces and anti-government protestors called the 'Red-Shirts' clashed overnight in Bangkok on Friday, BBC reported.

Armed duo involved in Suryapet killings shot dead in encounter

Armed duo involved in Suryapet killings shot dead in encounter

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Two armed gangsters, who were on the run after killing two policemen and injuring 3 others on April 2 in Nalgonda district of Telangana were on Saturday shot dead in an encounter even as a constable lost his life in the gunfight, police said.

'Omicron is a very, very obvious case for boosters'

'Omicron is a very, very obvious case for boosters'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

'An individual who maybe has had two vaccines, or has had two vaccines, and a booster, is going to be pretty well protected.'