News for 'cross-border terror'

Troops on borders sent strong message to Pak: PM

Troops on borders sent strong message to Pak: PM

Rediff.com13 Dec 2002

He said the Centre was determined to end cross-border terrorism.

China's cyber and space tech advances most worrisome: Rawat

China's cyber and space tech advances most worrisome: Rawat

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

"Most worrisome are China's technological advances in the spheres of cyber and space domain, which often transcend beyond the military, to include critical national infrastructure as well," General Bipin Rawat said at the three-day Indian Air Force Conclave.

India serves strong demarche on Turkey over J-K remark

India serves strong demarche on Turkey over J-K remark

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India rejected the repeated attempts by Turkey to justify the cross-border terrorism "practised so blatantly" by Pakistan.

India reserves right to strike: New Army Chief to Pak

India reserves right to strike: New Army Chief to Pak

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Gen Naravane also said the Army will enhance combat capabilities along the border with China so that it is fully prepared to deal with any security challenge.

Killings of KPs meant to keep terrorism in J-K alive: Army commander

Killings of KPs meant to keep terrorism in J-K alive: Army commander

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Northern Army commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday said the targeted killings of Kashmiri Pandits and non-local labourers by militants was to keep terrorism alive in Kashmir.

Army foils Pak's BAT action in JK; infiltrator eliminated

Army foils Pak's BAT action in JK; infiltrator eliminated

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The slain man was identified as Mohammed Shabbir Malik, a Pakistani national, equipped with weapons, ammunition and warlike stores.

Israel vows to strike back as Iran fires 180 missiles

Israel vows to strike back as Iran fires 180 missiles

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Khamenei captioned the post as 'Victory from God and a near conquest...' In another post, he said, 'The strikes of the resistance front on the worn-out and decaying body of the Zionist regime will be more striking.'

Pak violated ceasefire 3,800 times along LoC this yr: MEA

Pak violated ceasefire 3,800 times along LoC this yr: MEA

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said Pakistani forces have continued to engage in unprovoked ceasefire violations, often from civilian areas, to support infiltration of terrorists across the LoC.

We won't accept any shifting of LAC: Gen Rawat

We won't accept any shifting of LAC: Gen Rawat

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

In an address at a virtual seminar, General Rawat said the situation along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh remained tense and that India's posturing has been "unambiguous".

Terror safe havens must be dismantled for peace in Afghanistan: India

Terror safe havens must be dismantled for peace in Afghanistan: India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

India said on Tuesday that terrorist safe havens and sanctuaries must be dismantled immediately and terrorist supply chains disrupted for enduring peace in Afghanistan as it called for zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations including cross-border attacks.

'Terrorists enjoy free pass': India slams Pak at UN

'Terrorists enjoy free pass': India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

India hit back at Pakistan in the UN Security Council after Islamabad raised the Kashmir issue at the 15-nation Council.

Russia backs India's surgical strikes, says every country has right to defend itself

Russia backs India's surgical strikes, says every country has right to defend itself

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Days after it asked lslamabad to take "effective" steps to stop the activities of terrorist groups on its territory, Russia on Monday said it "welcomes" the surgical strike by India as every country has a right to defend itself.

Hockey India boss slams BCCI over Indo-Pak cricket ties

Hockey India boss slams BCCI over Indo-Pak cricket ties

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

'It is all about money (that BCCI wants to play Pakistan) but in times like these you have to rise above monetary gains'

US guarded in response as India, Russia ink S-400 missile deal

US guarded in response as India, Russia ink S-400 missile deal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

CAATSA was aimed at Moscow and not intended to damage the military capabilities of its 'allies and partners', US said.

Govt declares Canada-based Babbar Khalsa's Lakhbir Singh Landa as terrorist

Govt declares Canada-based Babbar Khalsa's Lakhbir Singh Landa as terrorist

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Landa currently resides in Edmonton, the capital of Alberta in Canada, and is a member of Babbar Khalsa International.

Pak govt washes hand off row over Indian envoy's Karachi event

Pak govt washes hand off row over Indian envoy's Karachi event

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Pakistan has said that Karachi Chambers of Commerce and Industries, which cancelled Indian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale's public engagement at the last minute, is an independent body, a day after India summoned Pakistani envoy to lodge a strong protest over the incident.

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

"The 'red bag' belonged to one of the hijackers, it contained explosives, and possibly, real passports, too.

Kejriwal releases AAP manifesto, promises good governance

Kejriwal releases AAP manifesto, promises good governance

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday promised an array of initiatives in its manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls like bringing a strong Jan Lokpal Bill, installing CCTV cameras in court rooms and bringing down the age to contest elections to 21 from 25.

Dialogue and terrorism can't happen at the same time

Dialogue and terrorism can't happen at the same time

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Pakistan's 'approach is one of getting even, an eye for an eye, or death by a thousand cuts.' 'The entire effort is to be the equal of India. Unfortunately, the reality is that this can never be the case.' 'India will always be the bigger, economically stronger, technologically more self-reliant country.' 'Therein, lies the dilemma Pakistan faces which leads it to perennial enmity with India,' notes Ambassador Gautam Bambawale in the Air Marshal Y V Malse Memorial Lecture 2019.

Amritsar Declaration calls for dismantling of terror sanctuaries

Amritsar Declaration calls for dismantling of terror sanctuaries

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

The declaration also names Pak-based terror groups like LeT and JeM.

Continue ops to wipe out terrorism in J-K: Amit Shah to security forces

Continue ops to wipe out terrorism in J-K: Amit Shah to security forces

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday reviewed the situation prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir, including the security arrangements along the border with Pakistan, officials said.

Pakistan to sue BCCI for refusing to play bilateral series

Pakistan to sue BCCI for refusing to play bilateral series

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Senior Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official Najam Sethi on Wednesday claimed that they have intimated the Board of Control for Cricket in India on taking legal recourse as the Indian Cricket Board has not honoured the agreement pertaining to bilateral series between the two nations.

2021: India aimed to reshape regional power balance

2021: India aimed to reshape regional power balance

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

India shifted gears in rejuvenating strategic ties with its major partners like the US and Russia and focused on drumming up global support for its distinct strategy in the Indo-Pacific to check Beijing's increasing muscle-flexing in the region.

Anantnag-Rajouri set for voting on Saturday amid Pak shelling concerns

Anantnag-Rajouri set for voting on Saturday amid Pak shelling concerns

Rediff.com24 May 2024

With 19 border polling stations along the Line of Control in Rajouri and Poonch, a contingency plan has been worked out to deal with cross-border shelling though chances are negligible given the ongoing ceasefire between India and Pakistan that came into effect in February 2021, officials said.

'All options' available in case of another terror attack: Govt sources

'All options' available in case of another terror attack: Govt sources

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Since Balakot strike, India is trying to build maximum pressure on Pakistan on the issue of terrorism, sources said.

Pak releases another video claiming 'destruction' of Indian posts

Pak releases another video claiming 'destruction' of Indian posts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The 27-second video was released a day after it claimed to have killed five Indian soldiers while retaliating to India's "unprovoked ceasefire violation" in Tatta Pani sector along the LoC.

How India must deal with Pakistan's terror attacks

How India must deal with Pakistan's terror attacks

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'If India employed a strategy of a 'thousand cuts', Pakistan will wither away.'

India-China Tensions Move To Global Arena

India-China Tensions Move To Global Arena

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'The future of BRICS is under stress as Chinese attempts to expand the platform are being resisted by India and Brazil.' 'Beijing is focused on a quick expansion with the aim of giving the platform a distinctly anti-Western orientation, which New Delhi and Brasilia seem to have no interest in,' notes Harsh V Pant.

'No hate calls from Kashmir mosques on January 19, 1990'

'No hate calls from Kashmir mosques on January 19, 1990'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'These statements which you are telling me were never uttered from mosques on that day.' 'And if this had happened, I would have got the report as the chief secretary of J&K.'

Indian envoy to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria returns

Indian envoy to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria returns

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Sources said Bisaria is back in Delhi as Pakistan did not heed to India's request to review its decision to downgrade diplomatic ties.

India gives Pak proof of terror linkages

India gives Pak proof of terror linkages

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

India on Monday sought Pakistan's cooperation in tracking down the suspects in the recent bomb blasts in Hyderabad, Ajmer and Ludhiana as it provided evidence of the cross-border linkages to these incidents at the Joint Anti-Terror Meeting in New Delhi. New Delhi also sought to know what action Islamabad had taken on information provided about persons believed to be behind the cross-border Samjhauta Express blasts and other terror attacks in India over the last two years.

Modi tells China: We face instability from same region

Modi tells China: We face instability from same region

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Modi, while addressing students at the Tsinghua University in Beijing, asserted that India and China face instability in their 'shared neighbourhood' that can threaten the security and slow down the economies of the two countries.

Don't need 4-points. We need one; give up terrorism: Sushma on Sharif's UN speech

Don't need 4-points. We need one; give up terrorism: Sushma on Sharif's UN speech

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

At the largest international stage -- the UN General Assembly-- External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj sent out a stern message to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, saying, "Talks and terror cannot go together".

India, Pak should resolve Kashmir bilaterally: Macron

India, Pak should resolve Kashmir bilaterally: Macron

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The French president said that peace should be maintained in the region and peoples' rights should be protected.

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

There is only one perpetrator, Hamas. It is a terrorist organisation. It is obscene to argue that until the Palestinian question is solved, anybody has the right to use terrorism as an instrument of policy, argues Shekhar Gupta.

As India hits back at Pakistan, lanterns light up Varanasi

As India hits back at Pakistan, lanterns light up Varanasi

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

The locals were seen performing a Ganga Aarti, congratulating and commending the valour of the Indian Army.

What Will Israel Do Next?

What Will Israel Do Next?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Jaishankar: India open to talk terror with Pak in a 'civilised' manner

Jaishankar: India open to talk terror with Pak in a 'civilised' manner

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

He said that if there are issues that need to be talked about, it is between India and Pakistan.

'Dawood is in Karachi and you expect us to play cricket'

'Dawood is in Karachi and you expect us to play cricket'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur made it clear that there will be no cricketing ties with Pakistan until they stop giving shelter to mafia Don Dawood Ibrahim and not make attempts to indulge in dialogue with separatist leaders.