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5 Lashkar terrorists, Army jawan killed in Pulwama encounter

5 Lashkar terrorists, Army jawan killed in Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The security forces had launched a cordon-and-search operation at Hanjin village in the Rajpora area of Pulwama following information about the presence of the terrorists there, a police official said.

J&K: Probe ordered into killing of civilian

J&K: Probe ordered into killing of civilian

Rediff.com17 Dec 2006

The village head was accidentally shot dead by the Army.

Russia increases shelling as advance on Kyiv makes little progress

Russia increases shelling as advance on Kyiv makes little progress

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Fighting in Ukraine has so far pushed more than 500,000 people across the country's borders, according to the United Nations refugee agency.

HM has 'failed' country: Oppn on Assam-Mizoram border clash

HM has 'failed' country: Oppn on Assam-Mizoram border clash

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

At least five Assam Police personnel were killed while defending the "constitutional boundary" of the state with Mizoram and more than 60 people injured, including an SP, as the festering border dispute between the two northeastern states erupted into a bloody conflict on Monday.

Burhan Wani successor Sabzar Bhat, 7 other terrorists killed

Burhan Wani successor Sabzar Bhat, 7 other terrorists killed

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Director General of Police S P Vaid said that Burhan Wani's successor Sabzar Ahmad Bhat is among the two terrorists killed in the encounter in Soimoh area of Tral on Saturday morning.

Border residents abandoned their homes to escape from Pak shelling

Border residents abandoned their homes to escape from Pak shelling

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Over 40,000 villagers decided to leave their home along the India-Pakistan border

The Truth BBC Will Not Tell You...

The Truth BBC Will Not Tell You...

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

If Mr Modi is to be blamed for the post-Godhra riots, he should also be given credit for maintaining peace after the Akshardham and Ahmedabad terror attacks. The BBC will never tell you that, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

It was a night of horror, say villagers living along LoC

It was a night of horror, say villagers living along LoC

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

It was apparently a night of horror in Arnia village of RS Pura sector in Jammu district, situated five kilometre from the International Border, when Pakistani troops resorted to high calibre mortar shelling on the civilian areas, leaving five dead and 34 injured.

Top LeT terrorist among 3 killed in encounter in Baramulla

Top LeT terrorist among 3 killed in encounter in Baramulla

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

One of the most wanted terrorist, Mudasir Pandit, and a Pakistani ultra were among the three terrorist killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said.

How Musharraf Hoodwinked India

How Musharraf Hoodwinked India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Musharraf episode in the recent history of the subcontinent has convinced many realists in India that the hope of establishing peace with Pakistan is like accepting a dinner invitation from cannibals and expecting to live to tell the tale, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Border row: Assam withdraws Mizoram travel advisory

Border row: Assam withdraws Mizoram travel advisory

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

An order issued by the Home and Political Department's Commissioner and Secretary M S Mannivannan said in view of the joint statement by the representatives of the governments of Assam and Mizoram, "the travel advisory issued on July 29 is withdrawn".

UN names Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law as 'global terrorist'

UN names Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law as 'global terrorist'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Makki and other LeT/JUD operatives "have been involved in raising funds, recruiting and radicalising youth to violence and planning attacks in India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)," the sanctions committee said, providing a statement for the reasons of Makki's listing.

Photojournalist Danish Siddiqui's parents move ICC against Taliban

Photojournalist Danish Siddiqui's parents move ICC against Taliban

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

The journalist was covering clashes between Afghan troops and the Taliban in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar city.

Taliban issue new diktat to punish 'untruthful criticism'

Taliban issue new diktat to punish 'untruthful criticism'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Zabiullah Mujahid, spokesperson of the Taliban published new 'instructions' attributed to their leader, Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada, and their implementation was called the 'Sharia responsibility' of the people and the media, reported Voice of America (VOA).

LoC killings: India lodges protest with Pak envoy

LoC killings: India lodges protest with Pak envoy

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

India also asked Pakistani authorities to investigate such heinous acts

17 US sailors hospitalised after fire on board naval vessel

17 US sailors hospitalised after fire on board naval vessel

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The sailors on the USS Bonhomme Richard had 'minor injuries' from the fire and were taken to a hospital, Lt Cmdr Patricia Kreuzberger told CNN earlier Sunday.

Killer of UP carpenter among 2 LeT terrorists shot dead in JK

Killer of UP carpenter among 2 LeT terrorists shot dead in JK

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

A Lashkar-e-Toiba militant involved in the killing of a carpenter from Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur recently was among two terrorists killed, while three security personnel were injured in an encounter in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.

Pakistan shelling turns IB hamlets into 'war-zones'

Pakistan shelling turns IB hamlets into 'war-zones'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Villagers at the forefront of Pakistani firing say they feel like being in a war zone amid sounds of falling mortar bombs and rattle of automatic weapons and have appealed to the government to ask the neighbouring country to end the tension.

US warns of Russian chemical attack in Ukraine

US warns of Russian chemical attack in Ukraine

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

White House press secretary Jen Psaki warned of the potential use of chemical weapons in Ukraine after Moscow alleged the United States was housing biological weapons in Ukrainian territory.

3 militants, 1 cop killed in Poonch twin encounters

3 militants, 1 cop killed in Poonch twin encounters

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The encounters between security forces and the militants erupted at around 7.30 am and continued through the day.

13 armymen among 14 dead in HP building collapse

13 armymen among 14 dead in HP building collapse

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

An injured soldier told reporters from the hospital that when the building collapsed, there were 35 army personnel inside it, of whom 30 were Junior Commissioned Officers and five were soldiers.

5 of family killed in Pakistani shelling in Poonch

5 of family killed in Pakistani shelling in Poonch

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti expressed anguish over the loss of lives and stressed the need for peace "if we want to save the people of the state".

Who Benefits From Imran Khan Attack?

Who Benefits From Imran Khan Attack?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The rather amateurish, even ham-handed, attack would lend some credence to a 'false flag' theory, of the PTI leadership staging this incident, to provide new impetus to a flagging agitation, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

LeT attacks CRPF team in Anantnag, 2 jawans dead

LeT attacks CRPF team in Anantnag, 2 jawans dead

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

A civilian was also injured when terrorists opened fire on a CRPF team deployed on law and order duty at Achabal Chowk in Anantnag and escaped, the sources said.

5 Assam cops killed in clashes at border with Mizoram

5 Assam cops killed in clashes at border with Mizoram

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Assam and Mizoram, Himanta Biswa Sarma and Zoramthanga respectively, and urged them to ensure peace along the disputed border and find an amicable settlement.

'Pakistan is a threat to separatists as well'

'Pakistan is a threat to separatists as well'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Justifying the security extended to separatist leaders of Kashmir Valley, Union minister Jitendra Singh has said that they faced threat from Pakistan which might attack them to blame it on India.

2 security personnel die in deadly gunbattle in Kashmir

2 security personnel die in deadly gunbattle in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

A gunbattle broke out between militants and security forces in Tangmarg area of north Kashmir' Baramulla district on Thursday.

5 security personnel killed in Kupwara encounter

5 security personnel killed in Kupwara encounter

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Nine security force personnel were injured in the firing by the terrorists, they said adding five of them succumbed to injuries.

National Security Act slapped on 5 accused in Jahangirpuri violence case

National Security Act slapped on 5 accused in Jahangirpuri violence case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The Delhi police has slapped the stringent National Security Act on five accused persons arrested in connection with the violence in Jahangirpuri, official sources said.

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Police said there was stone-pelting and some vehicles were also torched during the clashes between two communities Saturday evening.

Mizoram, Assam agree to find lasting solution to boundary dispute

Mizoram, Assam agree to find lasting solution to boundary dispute

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

The Assam government also decided to revoke an advisory issued earlier against travel to Mizoram, they said.

Top Jaish terrorist from Pak, aide killed in Shopian

Top Jaish terrorist from Pak, aide killed in Shopian

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Munna Lahori, a Pakistani national, was also responsible for a series of civilian killings in Kashmir, a police official said.

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over 'ceasefire violations'

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over 'ceasefire violations'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Pakistan on Monday summoned India's Deputy High Commissioner and lodged a protest over alleged ceasefire violations by Indian troops along the border which authorities in Islamabad claim killed three civilians.

Jaish terrorists kill 2 J-K cops on the eve of I-Day

Jaish terrorists kill 2 J-K cops on the eve of I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Terrorists fired indiscriminately on a police party near Nowgam bypass Friday morning, a police official said, adding three policemen were injured in the attack, two of them later succumbed. They said the terrorists have been identified and will be neutralised soon.

2 more arrested for Jahangirpuri violence

2 more arrested for Jahangirpuri violence

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Delhi Police have arrested two more persons on Thursday, in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence that took place in Delhi on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on 16 April, 2022.

Uri attack: A timeline of major strikes on security forces in J&K

Uri attack: A timeline of major strikes on security forces in J&K

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Here is a timeline of the major attacks that have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir since 1999 till date

No let-up in troops at Pak border after ceasefire: Army

No let-up in troops at Pak border after ceasefire: Army

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

There will be no let-up in troop deployment or Army operations along the Pakistan borders to fight terrorism and infiltration, military officials said on Thursday after a ceasefire agreement was announced between the two armies which they called a step towards regional peace.

Assam-Mizoram border remains tense, central forces on vigil

Assam-Mizoram border remains tense, central forces on vigil

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The situation in and around Lailapur, which was rocked by deadly violence, along the interstate border remained calm with a large number of Central Reserve Police Force troops patrolling the National Highway-306, they said.

BSF officer, girl killed in Pak shelling in Poonch

BSF officer, girl killed in Pak shelling in Poonch

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The officials added that six houses were damaged in the intense shelling by Pakistani troopers.

Unprovoked Pak shelling kills 6-yr-old boy, BSF jawan

Unprovoked Pak shelling kills 6-yr-old boy, BSF jawan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

BSF chief K K Sharma said Pakistani forces are deliberately trying to "create a flash point" to facilitate infiltration of terrorists into India and asserted that these designs will be foiled.