News for 'counter-terrorism'

'Terrorists backed by Pakistan to continue attacks inside India'

'Terrorists backed by Pakistan to continue attacks inside India'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats' remarks came days after a group of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists struck the Sunjuwan Military Camp in Jammu on Saturday, killing seven people including six soldiers.

India needs a distinct military command structure: CDS

India needs a distinct military command structure: CDS

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

He suggested that the new structures will emerge within one year's time.

NGO starts anti-terrorism course in Pune

NGO starts anti-terrorism course in Pune

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Security agencies have said pretty openly now that each individual needs to fend for himself in the war against terror. For those who are wondering as to how one could fight terror, a college run by an NGO in Pune is offering a course of counter-terrorism.

Modi's Water Man

Modi's Water Man

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Water is going to be a central part of the government's 2024 election campaign. And Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's work will be crucial for it.

Taliban again postpone government formation in Afghanistan

Taliban again postpone government formation in Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The Taliban have postponed the formation of a new government in Afghanistan for next week, their spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said on Saturday, as the insurgent group struggles to give shape to a broad-based and inclusive administration acceptable to the international community.

Expect to have real, inclusive govt in Afghanistan: US

Expect to have real, inclusive govt in Afghanistan: US

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The United States, Blinken said, is committed to looking at everything done from day one through the present and draw lessons from it.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to visit India from February 17-23

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to visit India from February 17-23

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

During the visit, the prime ministers will reaffirm the close friendship between the two countries, and discuss ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation.

Sparks fly as US moves to upgrade Pak F-16s

Sparks fly as US moves to upgrade Pak F-16s

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

In a two-page notification to Congress, the State Department said that upgrading the avionics, electronics and radar systems of Pakistan's older F-16s would 'increase the survivability of the aircraft in a hostile environment' and make the 'F-16s a more valuable counter-terrorism asset that operates safely during day and night operations'.

Defeat Pakistan's Strategy To Destabilise J&K

Defeat Pakistan's Strategy To Destabilise J&K

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Terrorism has to be fought at its root of origination. Today we are just removing cobwebs but not killing the spider, asserts counter-insurgency expert Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

India, Pakistan, Taliban On Same Page?

India, Pakistan, Taliban On Same Page?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Delhi has come to accept the Taliban takeover in Kabul as a reality and seems increasingly unsure of its dogmatic view of the Taliban as a mere proxy of the Pakistani military and security establishment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India, Cambodia ink 4 pacts, decide to boost defence ties

India, Cambodia ink 4 pacts, decide to boost defence ties

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

They also inked a pact for cultural exchanges through 2018-2020.

Haneef to be questioned by UK officer

Haneef to be questioned by UK officer

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

According to Queensland-based Indian diplomat Sarva-Daman Singh no further information about Haneef was received from Australian government.

6 Army personnel get Shaurya Chakras; PVSM for 19 top officers

6 Army personnel get Shaurya Chakras; PVSM for 19 top officers

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

A total of 151 Sena Medals, eight Yudh Seva Medals too have been announced on the occasion of Republic Day.

Hindu woman among 4 dead in terror attack in B'desh on Eid

Hindu woman among 4 dead in terror attack in B'desh on Eid

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Bombs exploded near an Eid prayer gathering in Sholakia in Kishoreganj district where at least 200,000 people had gathered, police said.

First Look: Operation Shatrujeet

First Look: Operation Shatrujeet

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Both the sides exchanged views on several prominent issues, including counter-terrorism.

US Navy aims to station 60 pc warships in Indo-Asia Pacific region

US Navy aims to station 60 pc warships in Indo-Asia Pacific region

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The US Navy aims at stationing 60 per cent of its surface ships in Indo-Asia Pacific region by 2019, catering to various missions including counter-terrorism, a senior naval official said on Monday.

CDS calls Air Force a support arm; IAF chief disagrees

CDS calls Air Force a support arm; IAF chief disagrees

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Gen Rawat's comments about the supporting role of the Air Force came at a conference when asked about the growing perception that the Indian Air Force was not keen on setting up the proposed theatre commands integrating the capabilities of the three forces.

India, Pak to become full SCO members at Astana summit

India, Pak to become full SCO members at Astana summit

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

India and Pakistan's admission to the Beijing-backed Shanghai Cooperation Organisation will be formalised at the grouping's summit in Kazakhstan next week, China said on Thursday.

For FCC chief Ajit Pai, coming to India with Trump is special

For FCC chief Ajit Pai, coming to India with Trump is special

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'I have a feeling that they would say what they often do now and a belief I carry in my bones, only in America'

Can't tolerate terror safe havens, have strongly told Pakistan: Haley

Can't tolerate terror safe havens, have strongly told Pakistan: Haley

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

In an address on advancing India-US relations, she said neither of the two nations can afford to turn a blind eye to the regimes that produce, harbour, and support terrorists, and in this context, the US is approaching its "relationship with Pakistan differently than in the past".

'India, France terror victims, can learn from each other'

'India, France terror victims, can learn from each other'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

"Counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism matters are very important. Different countries can share some experience and one can draw lessons from another country because what happens somewhere can happen somewhere else also," he said.

US keen on defence cooperation with India

US keen on defence cooperation with India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Burns said from an American perspective, 'India and America have a common interest to thwart terrorism in our own regions and globally.'

PM Modi arrives in Myanmar, meets President Kyaw

PM Modi arrives in Myanmar, meets President Kyaw

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

"Had a wonderful meeting with President U Htin Kyaw," Modi tweeted along with some pictures of the meeting.

Pak claims it prevented Indian submarine from entering its waters

Pak claims it prevented Indian submarine from entering its waters

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The image showed that the footage was made at 2035 hours on March 4.

Another Al Qaeda attack on US inevitable: Official

Another Al Qaeda attack on US inevitable: Official

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Another attack on America is only "inevitable", Vice Admiral (retd) John Scott Redd, the head of the National Counter Terrorism Center, told the Newsweek magazine.

With handshake and hug, PM Modi welcomes Macron at airport

With handshake and hug, PM Modi welcomes Macron at airport

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

"Welcome to India, President @EmmanuelMacron! Your visit will add great strength to the strategic partnership between India and France. I look forward to our talks tomorrow," Modi tweeted after receiving Macron at the airport.

5 issues to watch out for at SCO's Qingdao summit

5 issues to watch out for at SCO's Qingdao summit

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

'Given the sharp increase in oil prices, a mounting problem for the 2nd and 4th largest importers like China and India -- the Qingdao meeting is likely to push for the large energy producers (Russia and the Central Asian Republics) and energy consumers (China and India) to arrive at some understanding for mutually beneficial outcomes,' notes Srikanth Kondapalli.

India must use airpower to eliminate terrorists

India must use airpower to eliminate terrorists

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'It is time India thought big not only about its global clout politically and diplomatically, but also act its size against pin-pricking by anti national elements,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Govt doubles NSG commando strength in each of four hubs

Govt doubles NSG commando strength in each of four hubs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

The National Security Guard crack commando strength has been almost doubled to 460 personnel each stationed at select hubs in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad to undertake quick and swift counter-terror or counter-hijack operations.

'New era in India-Pakistan relations could beckon'

'New era in India-Pakistan relations could beckon'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'If there is a background of some kind of mutual understanding on how the dialogue process might develop in a mutually satisfactory manner...' 'If this understanding impacts positively on the ground situation...' 'As of now this is a heroic assumption. But it does not have to remain such.'

US confirmed Uri attackers were from Pakistan

US confirmed Uri attackers were from Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Immediately after India launched its surgical strikes, sources said, it had informed the US of its action.

'Karachi attack was to target Pak's economy and China'

'Karachi attack was to target Pak's economy and China'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Chinese companies have large interests and investments in the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

China defends Pakistan after Modi's 'mothership' remark on terror

China defends Pakistan after Modi's 'mothership' remark on terror

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

In a sharp reaction to a question about Modi's characterisation of Pakistan at the BRICS Summit in Goa, spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry Hua Chunying said China is opposed to linking any country to terrorism.

PIX: Saif, Katrina shoot in Beirut

PIX: Saif, Katrina shoot in Beirut

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Kabir Khan's next Phantom starring Katrina Kaif and Saif Ali Khan to release next year.

Shakti-2016: Indo, French forces take on terrorists in Bikaner

Shakti-2016: Indo, French forces take on terrorists in Bikaner

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at the joint operation Shakti that focused on physical fitness, tactical drills, techniques and procedure.

Col Ashutosh Sharma fulfilled dream of joining Army in 13th attempt

Col Ashutosh Sharma fulfilled dream of joining Army in 13th attempt

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Col Sharma, who was among five security forces personnel killed during an encounter with terrorists in north Kashmir late on Saturday night, is the second commanding officer of the 21 Rashtriya Rifles who lost his life in anti-terror operation.

Why China decided to change its stance on Masood Azhar

Why China decided to change its stance on Masood Azhar

Rediff.com1 May 2019

China said it took the decision after it found no objection to the listing proposal by the United States, the United Kingdom and France following a careful study of the revised materials

My TOP OTT Actresses of 2020

My TOP OTT Actresses of 2020

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

From stars making a comeback to lesser known actresses getting a platform to prove themselves, this medium is probably the best that has happened to actors.

Under Modi, India has developed 'proactive' defence policy: Shah

Under Modi, India has developed 'proactive' defence policy: Shah

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Shah also said that India has now joined the league of countries like the United States and Israel in carrying out surgical strikes.

Centre rushes 10,000 additional troops to Kashmir

Centre rushes 10,000 additional troops to Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Officials said that 100 more companies are expected to be sent to the valley.