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Hizbul terrorist killed in Kulgam encounter, operation continues: Police

Hizbul terrorist killed in Kulgam encounter, operation continues: Police

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

They said the encounter happened after the police launched a cordon and search operation in Khandipora area of the south Kashmir district following a specific input about the presence of terrorists there.

Yogi's 'mitti me mila dunga' remarks trends after Atiq's son encounter

Yogi's 'mitti me mila dunga' remarks trends after Atiq's son encounter

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Several Twitter users made a hashtag of Adityanath's statement as they tweeted about the alleged encounter in Jhansi.

8-month-old killed in Pak firing in Jammu

8-month-old killed in Pak firing in Jammu

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Firing from across the border took place in several areas along the Line of Control and the International Border, drawing effective retaliation from the Indian troops, the officials said.

PIX: Messi continues to mesmerise soccer fans in US

PIX: Messi continues to mesmerise soccer fans in US

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

After scoring, Messi stopped and pointed from the field at the team co-owner David Beckham, who was watching the game. The gesture was met with a wide smile from the former Manchester United great who helped lure Messi to the MLS despite a massive counter offer from Saudi Arabia.

Manipur CM: Amit Shah is worried about changing nature of violence

Manipur CM: Amit Shah is worried about changing nature of violence

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The union home minister is reportedly concerned over the shifting of violence and civil unrest from peripheral areas to districts in the Imphal valley.

Pak violates ceasefire in Jammu; BSF gives 'befitting reply'

Pak violates ceasefire in Jammu; BSF gives 'befitting reply'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Such violations have not been very common since India and Pakistan agreed for a renewed ceasefire along the borders in Jammu and Kashmir on February 20, 2021.

Pakistan continues firing across LoC in J-K

Pakistan continues firing across LoC in J-K

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The shelling from across the border started in Nowshera sector around 12.30 pm, ending over 12-hour-long lull in the border skirmishes which intensified after India's pre-emptive strikes on Jaish-e-Mohammed's terror camps at Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan on Tuesday.

Tomar removed from Worlds for 'minor scuffle with fellow shooter'

Tomar removed from Worlds for 'minor scuffle with fellow shooter'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Top pistol shooter Ankait Tomar was removed from the Indian contingent bound for the ISSF World Championships in Baku a week before its departure because of a "minor scuffle with a fellow shooter", said his father on Sunday.

Wanted criminal gunned down in encounter in UP

Wanted criminal gunned down in encounter in UP

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Gufran, a resident of neighbouring Pratapgarh district, was injured in an exchange of fire with the Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force near Samda village in the Kaushambi district, Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar Srivastava said.

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

As per the Israeli Air Force, the fighter jets attacked a number of terrorist targets of the terrorist organization Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip. Among other things, the planes attacked a military compound and a weapons warehouse.

'Op Trinetra' underway in Rajouri hills to flush out hiding terrorists

'Op Trinetra' underway in Rajouri hills to flush out hiding terrorists

Rediff.com9 May 2023

A few persons were questioned about the suspected movements of terrorists. However, security forces are yet to establish any fresh contact with the ultras, they said.

Mosque damaged in Pak cross-border firing

Mosque damaged in Pak cross-border firing

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

The Pakistani troops opened fire at 5 pm on Sunday towards Indian posts located close to civilian areas in Karnah area, 140 kms from here, official sources said on Monday.

Pakistani troops open fire along LoC in Poonch

Pakistani troops open fire along LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United Progressive Alliance Chairperson Sonia Gandhi are on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani troops on Tuesday violated ceasefire for the fourth time this month by opening firing on Indian posts along the Line of Control in the Poonch district.

Aarya Season 3 Review: Nothing New!

Aarya Season 3 Review: Nothing New!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

Aarya 3 feels like a recycled version of the previous seasons, discovers Mayur Sanap.

Markets end in red; Sensex down 194 points

Markets end in red; Sensex down 194 points

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

From the Sensex pack, Bharti Airtel fell 3.42 and Kotak Mahindra Bank declined 3.31 per cent. ICICI Bank, ITC, HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement, HCL Technologies and Maruti were the other major laggards. Tata Motors, Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, Nestle, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank and IndusInd Bank were among the gainers.

Artillery duels in Jaffna

Artillery duels in Jaffna

Rediff.com31 May 2006

The rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the army exchanged fire across the Muhamalai-Nagarkovil frontline in the peninsula, the pro-rebel Tamilnet.com website said.

Nepal: 16 Maoists killed in clashes

Nepal: 16 Maoists killed in clashes

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

PIX: Manchester City rout United; Liverpool cruise

PIX: Manchester City rout United; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Pak: 4 security personnel killed in clash with terrorists

Pak: 4 security personnel killed in clash with terrorists

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Four paramilitary personnel were killed today in a gun battle between security forces and suspected terrorists in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan.

'Will never forget': Eyewitness recounts Naxal blast

'Will never forget': Eyewitness recounts Naxal blast

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The driver of a Scorpio that was right behind the vehicle targeted by Naxalites with an improvised explosive device (IED) in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Wednesday said he won't be able to forget the day long as he lives.

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023.

3 jawans killed, 2 injured in Pak firing in J&K's Rajouri

3 jawans killed, 2 injured in Pak firing in J&K's Rajouri

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

With these casualties, 17 people, including nine security personnel, died and 70 were injured in Pakistani shelling and firing along the LoC and International Border in the Jammu region this year.

3 Lashkar terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Shopian

3 Lashkar terrorists killed in encounter in J-K's Shopian

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Three Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, the police said.

India pushed for early resolution of Demchok and Depsang at Sunday's talks

India pushed for early resolution of Demchok and Depsang at Sunday's talks

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

India and China agreed during their military talks on Sunday to stay in close touch and work out a mutually acceptable solution to the "remaining issues" in eastern Ladakh at the earliest, but there was no indication of clear forward movement in ending their three-year-long border standoff.

4 killed in West Bank raid

4 killed in West Bank raid

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

4 killed in Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp

4 terrorists killed in 2 encounters in J-K, search on to nab hiding ultras

4 terrorists killed in 2 encounters in J-K, search on to nab hiding ultras

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

While two terrorists were killed in Kupwara as many were eliminated in Kulgam, they said, adding some more terrorists are hiding and operation was still underway in both the areas.

Jawan killed in firing from across border

Jawan killed in firing from across border

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

An army jawan was killed in firing from across the border along the Line of Control in Poonch district on Tuesday.

Pakistan continues its cross-border firing for second straight day

Pakistan continues its cross-border firing for second straight day

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

"Pakistan troops resorted to unprovoked firing in three areas of Noushera Rajouri district from 05:15 hours today," Defence Spokesman Col Manish Mehta said. They fired mortar bombs, automatic weapons and small arms, he said, adding that Indian troops gave a befitting reply.

Militants storm govt complex in Peshawar; 5 killed

Militants storm govt complex in Peshawar; 5 killed

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

At least four persons were killed and seven others injured on Monday when militants, including suicide bombers, stormed a government complex in the restive Peshawar city of northwest Pakistan, officials said.

Meghalaya: Heavy firing on Indo-Bangla border

Meghalaya: Heavy firing on Indo-Bangla border

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Heavy firing was reported along the Indo-Bangla border in Meghalaya between border guards of the two countries following an intrusion attempt from the Bangladeshi side.

Pakistan deploys forces to quell communal violence

Pakistan deploys forces to quell communal violence

Rediff.com2 Aug 2009

Paramilitary troops were deployed in a village on Sunday, in Pakistan's Punjab province where 10 people were killed in violence between Muslims and Christians over the alleged desecration of Quran.Pakistan Rangers personnel took up positions in and around Azafi Abadi village, also known as Koriaan, where the situation remained tense, a day after it witnessed communal clashes.

Terrorists kill two policemen in Pakistan

Terrorists kill two policemen in Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Two policemen were killed when a group of terrorists ambushed a check post on the outskirts of Peshawar city in northwest Pakistan on Thursday, officials said.

Did Boston bomber run stolen SUV over his brother?

Did Boston bomber run stolen SUV over his brother?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

In an interview to the Boston Globe, Watertown Police Chief Ed Deveau claimed that Dzhokhar ran over his brother on his stolen SUV when the police was about to handcuff and arrest him on Thursday night after exchange of fire. His autopsy report has not come in yet.

BSF trooper killed in Pak cross border firing

BSF trooper killed in Pak cross border firing

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

In the fourth ceasefire violation in two days, Pakistani troops fired at a forward outpost on Wednesday along the International Border in Jammu sector, killing a Border Security Force jawan and leaving a villager injured. Pakistani troops fired at Pindi, Mala Bela and Chak Phagwari border outpost around 2230 hours on Tuesday night, BSF officials said, adding BSF troops fired back resulting in exchanges which continued till 0030 hours.

Pakistan is playing with fire

Pakistan is playing with fire

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'By annoying the Arabs and cozying up to Iran, Pakistan may end up losing Arab economic support, annoying the Americans and increase Shia-Sunni tensions domestically,' Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) points out.

Atiq Ahmad seeks nod to attend funeral of son Asad

Atiq Ahmad seeks nod to attend funeral of son Asad

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad, who is currently in police custody in connection with the Umesh Pal murder case, has sought permission from a magistrate to attend the funeral of his son Asad who was killed in a police encounter.

Naxals open fire at CRPF camp, jawan injured

Naxals open fire at CRPF camp, jawan injured

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Naxals fired at a Central Reserve Police Force camp at Hazaribagh in Jharkhand on Wednesday, injuring a jawan.

Sweets from Pak followed by firing on Indian post

Sweets from Pak followed by firing on Indian post

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Hours after exchange of sweets and greetings on the Indo-Pak border between troops of the two sides, Pakistan rangers on Wednesday fired at Indian forward post in Samba sector, violating ceasefire for seventh time in past 11 days.

Rajouri op continues, no fresh contact with terrorists

Rajouri op continues, no fresh contact with terrorists

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Five Army personnel and a terrorist, who is said to be part of the group that carried out an attack on civilians in Dhangri village of Rajouri early this year, were killed, while a major-rank officer was injured in the operation so far.

Turning Point: DC's explosive opening stand crushes RCB's hopes

Turning Point: DC's explosive opening stand crushes RCB's hopes

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The partnership between David Warner and Phil Salt was the cornerstone of their chase