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Oppression cannot deter Kashmiris, says Pakistan on Wani's killing

Oppression cannot deter Kashmiris, says Pakistan on Wani's killing

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif came out with a Sunday night statement condemning the action of Indian security forces.

PHOTOS: Hundreds storm US embassy in Baghdad

PHOTOS: Hundreds storm US embassy in Baghdad

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Protesters attacked what they deemed to be US' disproportionate response -- the killing of 24 militiamen on Sunday in retaliation for the death of an American contractor on Friday.

Top Hizb terrorist gunned down in J-K; militants hit back killing 4 policemen

Top Hizb terrorist gunned down in J-K; militants hit back killing 4 policemen

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The martyred policemen were identified as Constable Ishfaq Ahmad Mir, Constable Javaid Ahmad Bhat, Constable Mohammad Iqbal Mir and SPO Adil Manzoor Bhat.

BSF lodges strong protest with Pak Rangers over border firing

BSF lodges strong protest with Pak Rangers over border firing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The Border Security Force on Tuesday lodged a strong protest with the Pak Rangers over its "unprovoked" cross-border firing which killed one civilian and injured 14 in Jammu and Kashmir over past few days and warned that such acts or any other misadventure will not be tolerated at any cost.

It's not about beef!

It's not about beef!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

'Beef-eating is the new media frenzy that is being orchestrated to wrongly implicate the BJP government and is reminiscent of the false anti-Christian acts highlighted by the media when the BJP first came to power in 1996,' says Vivek Gumaste.

Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous': Twitter chief

Trump ban is 'right' but 'dangerous': Twitter chief

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'I do not celebrate or feel pride in our having to ban @realDonaldTrump from Twitter, or how we got here. After a clear warning we'd take this action, we made a decision with the best information we had based on threats to physical safety both on and off Twitter. Was this correct?'

Terrorists behind killing of J-K constable eliminated in encounter

Terrorists behind killing of J-K constable eliminated in encounter

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Constable Mohammad Saleem Shah, who was on leave, was abducted by terrorists from his residence in Mutalhama area of Kulgam in south Kashmir on Friday.

Evidence suggests Pak gave approval to drone strikes: UN report

Evidence suggests Pak gave approval to drone strikes: UN report

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

There is "strong evidence" that top members of Pakistan's military, government and intelligence service gave their "active consent and approval" to CIA drone strikes in the country's lawless tribal areas between June 2004 and June 2008, according to a UN report.

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

'I never imagined I would get as much as I have'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'If I were to live a thousand years, I could not repay the gratitude I feel.' 'To receive love is the greatest thing.' 'What more in life could you wish for?'

Day after clashes, Centre summons top officials of Assam, Mizoram

Day after clashes, Centre summons top officials of Assam, Mizoram

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The Centre has summoned to New Delhi the chief secretaries and directors general of police (DGPs) of Assam and Mizoram for a meeting on Wednesday while the restive inter-state border was calm, a day after armed clashes left six dead and over 50 injured, officials said.

Militants target CRPF camp in Shopian, 4 killed

Militants target CRPF camp in Shopian, 4 killed

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Unidentified militants opened fire at the CRPF camp at Gagran in Shopian, 52 km from Srinagar, at around 1.00 pm and the security personnel retaliated, Inspector General of CRPF, Nalin Prabhat told PTI.

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'One of R&AW's greatest achievements is in projecting itself as benign.' 'This work -- done in tandem with the Diaspora and the MEA -- sells a story of India as mostly the victim.'

Baghdad blasts again, 31 die

Baghdad blasts again, 31 die

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

The explosions took place within minutes of each other.

US casualties in Afghanistan war touch 2000

US casualties in Afghanistan war touch 2000

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

The toll has climbed steadily in recent months with a spate of 'insider attacks' by Afghan army and police against American and NATO troops.

Air strikes kill 15 militants in Pakistan

Air strikes kill 15 militants in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

At least 15 militants were killed on Tuesday when Pakistani fighter jets pounded targets in the country's northwestern tribal region, a day after a brazen Taliban assault on Karachi airport.

Bangladeshi court postpones senior Jamaat leader's execution

Bangladeshi court postpones senior Jamaat leader's execution

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

A Bangladeshi court on Tuesday night granted a last minute reprieve to senior Jamaat-e-Islami leader Abdul Quader Mollah, staying his execution shortly before he was to be hanged for genocide during the country's 1971 liberation war.

We have restored peace in Junglemahal, claims Mamata

We have restored peace in Junglemahal, claims Mamata

Rediff.com16 May 2012

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who will complete a year in office on May 20, has claimed that her government has been able to restore peace in Junglemahal with not a single death reported so far this year.

Top al Qaeda leader Qari Yasin killed in US airstrike

Top al Qaeda leader Qari Yasin killed in US airstrike

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Yasin was also responsible for the 2009 attack on a bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore.

Hizbul terrorist killed in Kupwara; mob pelts stones in Sopore

Hizbul terrorist killed in Kupwara; mob pelts stones in Sopore

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Samir Ahmad Wani alias Jaan Sahib was killed in a gunbattle with security forces at Nagri Hatmulla in Kupwara district, a police official said.

Suspected militant killed, 20 injured in J-K car blast

Suspected militant killed, 20 injured in J-K car blast

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

A suspected militant was killed and 20 people were injured on Thursday when an explosive-laden car blew up in Bijbehara town in south Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said.

Indian peacekeepers second highest casualties in 2013 attacks

Indian peacekeepers second highest casualties in 2013 attacks

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Indian peacekeepers suffered the second highest number of casualties in 2013 as working for the United Nations became more hazardous, with increased deliberate attacks on its personnel.

The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Former champion Naomi Osaka is wearing a different facemask for each of her matches at the US Open this year.

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'These naval sailors should have been given due respect as freedom fighters.' 'February 18, 1946 should be as important as January 26 because that date changed everything.'

Trump nominates Mark Esper to be new defence secretary

Trump nominates Mark Esper to be new defence secretary

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The nomination of Esper, who is currently serving as the Secretary of the army and previously served as a vice president for government relations at the Raytheon Company, comes days after Patrick Shanahan withdrew his nomination from the top Pentagon position.

Want resumption of talks with India, says Pakistan

Want resumption of talks with India, says Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

PM Modi telephoned Imran Khan to congratulate him on his party's victory in the general elections

Militancy has declined in Kashmir: Omar Abdullah

Militancy has declined in Kashmir: Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Hailing the over all improving situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said militancy in the region has declined.

Fewer attacks but India's still terror-afflicted

Fewer attacks but India's still terror-afflicted

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

India experienced lesser number of deaths due to extremism last year, but still it remains one of the most terrorism-afflicted nations in the world, a US report said.

Nepal, biggest operation hub for Indian Mujahideen: US

Nepal, biggest operation hub for Indian Mujahideen: US

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'IM has expanded its area of operations into Nepal, which is now the biggest hub for IM operatives.'

Lanka to issue absence certificates for 16,000 disappeared persons

Lanka to issue absence certificates for 16,000 disappeared persons

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

As many as 16,000 Sri Lankans -- who disappeared during the war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam -- will be issued certificates of absence instead of death certificates, head of a probe panel said on Wednesday.

'Butcher of Mirpur' will hang: Bangladesh SC

'Butcher of Mirpur' will hang: Bangladesh SC

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a death sentence for top Jamaat-e-Islami leader Abdul Quader Mollah for 1971 crimes against humanity, rejecting his review petition two days after his execution was dramatically put on hold in a last-minute reprieve.

Gaza toll passes 300 as UN chief rushes to Middle East

Gaza toll passes 300 as UN chief rushes to Middle East

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

Stepping up its offensive, Israeli military killed 26 Palestinians, including eight members of a family, in overnight raids on the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, taking the death toll to more than 300 in the 12-day long conflict that has displaced thousands.

Manipur to get another 'Irom Sharmila' tomorrow

Manipur to get another 'Irom Sharmila' tomorrow

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

A mother of two girls, Arambam Robita Leima said she would launch her fast-unto-death against AFSPA.

At least 18 dead in Kabul hotel attack; Taliban claims responsibility

At least 18 dead in Kabul hotel attack; Taliban claims responsibility

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

At least 18 people including 14 foreigners were killed in a bloody Taliban-claimed attack.

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Alkazi, who was the longest serving director of the National School of Drama and mentored generations of actors, produced plays such as Girish Karnad's Tughlaq and Dharamvir Bharati's Andha Yug.

Israel warns Gazans to flee as military campaign intensifies

Israel warns Gazans to flee as military campaign intensifies

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Israel on Wednesday stepped up its offensive in Gaza, asking 100,000 Palestinians to flee their homes and threatening ground operations, as the death toll in the airstrikes climbed to 208 with tensions escalating following failed Egyptian cease-fire efforts.

Guest Of the Enemy: On Pakistan's side of the LoC

Guest Of the Enemy: On Pakistan's side of the LoC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

What happens when a Delhi professor is given the rare opportunity to travel with the Pakistan army along the LoC? Find out in this fascinating excerpt from Happymon Jacob's book, The Line of Control: Travelling With The Indian And Pakistani Armies.

Dr Seema Rao, India's first woman commando trainer

Dr Seema Rao, India's first woman commando trainer

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Dr Seema Rao has trained over 20,000 Indian soldiers. And has never been paid for it. Here's her super-inspirational story.

In tactical ops, Army killed 138 Pak soldiers in 2017

In tactical ops, Army killed 138 Pak soldiers in 2017

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The Indian Army lost 28 soldiers during the same period along the LoC

Irom Sharmila remanded to judicial custody

Irom Sharmila remanded to judicial custody

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who has been on fast for the past 12 years demanding withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958, from Manipur, has been remanded to judicial custody for 15 days.

'It was like a war': Border residents live in fear of bombs and bullets

'It was like a war': Border residents live in fear of bombs and bullets

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Many border residents say that they have been witnessing death closely since the repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistan.