News for 'exchange of fire'

Dreaded dacoit injured in police firing

Dreaded dacoit injured in police firing

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

There was heavy exchange of fire between the police and the gang and going by the magnitude of the firing it appeared that Nirbhay had sustained injuries

UP BJP MLA's son killed in firing

UP BJP MLA's son killed in firing

Rediff.com8 May 2012

The son of a sitting Bharatiya Janata Party member of legislative assembly was on Tuesday killed and a private security guard injured in an exchange of fire between the two over a minor altercation in Kotwali area in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district, a senior police officer said in Lucknow.

Govt wanted Rs 3 lakh cr from RBI ahead of 2019 polls: Ex-Deputy Guv

Govt wanted Rs 3 lakh cr from RBI ahead of 2019 polls: Ex-Deputy Guv

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The Reserve Bank (RBI) resisted a 'raid' planned by some in the government to extract Rs 2-3 lakh crore from its balance sheet in 2018 to meet populist spending in run-up to general elections, Viral Acharya, who was deputy governor at RBI at that time, has written.

5 Taliban terrorists among 9 killed in attack on Karachi police chief's office

5 Taliban terrorists among 9 killed in attack on Karachi police chief's office

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

A spokesperson of the Karachi Police confirmed in a statement that the Karachi police chief's head office had come under attack.

China sends warships, fighter jets as Taiwanese prez returns from US

China sends warships, fighter jets as Taiwanese prez returns from US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

China on Saturday began military exercises around Taiwan to test the capabilities of its forces to 'seize control of the sea, air and information', days after a meeting between the United States House Speaker and the President of the self-ruled island in defiance of repeated threats by Beijing.

Pakistan targets 40 border posts, 12 injured in fresh firing

Pakistan targets 40 border posts, 12 injured in fresh firing

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

In escalating ceasefire violations that continued on the night of October 7, Pakistani troops targeted over 40 Border Out Posts and 25 border hamlets with heavy mortar shells in Jammu sector and LoC areas in Poonch district, leaving 12 people including a JCO injured. Military officials of India and Pakistan discussed on the hotline the cross-border firing in Jammu and Kashmir but there was no signs of a solution.

BDR men cross into India, loot house

BDR men cross into India, loot house

Rediff.com15 Oct 2005

BSF jawans, posted at the Bhaigarh border outpost, one km from Bhimpur rushed to the village after hearing the gunshots but BDR and the villagers had left by then.

Jaish Terrorists Killed In Baramulla

Jaish Terrorists Killed In Baramulla

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists were planning to attack an Indian Army Agniveer recruitment rally.

Maoist unleash fury during 48-hour bandh

Maoist unleash fury during 48-hour bandh

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Maoists torched two railway stations, blew up a community centre and exchanged fire with police on the second day of their 48-hour bandh in three of five states -- Orissa, Jharkhand and Bihar.

Firing near ordnance depot in J&K, alert sounded

Firing near ordnance depot in J&K, alert sounded

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

This comes a day after the end of a prolonged encounter in the high-security Badamibagh area.

Aus coach slams McCullum: Sparks fly in Ashes showdown!

Aus coach slams McCullum: Sparks fly in Ashes showdown!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

McDonald 'disappointed' with McCullum's comment post Bairstow dismissal

3 more killed in Manipur, Kuki groups lift blockade

3 more killed in Manipur, Kuki groups lift blockade

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

The incident took place in Khoijumantabi village late on Saturday night when the 'village volunteers' were guarding the area in a makeshift bunker, a police officer said.

'My father was disappointed by Rahul Gandhi'

'My father was disappointed by Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'Politics is a game of public perception and my father felt that by his long disappearances, Rahul Gandhi was losing the battle of perception.'

Army jawan killed in firing near LoC

Army jawan killed in firing near LoC

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

An army jawan was killed and another injured in an exchange of fire between security forces and infiltrating militants near the Line of Control in Poonch district, defence sources said on Monday. A group of militants, who had sneaked into Indian territory from across the LoC, were challenged by army troops at the forward post in Khari on Sunday night. The militants resorted to firing, which was retaliated by the troops, sources said.

Pak opens fire at 52 Indian posts; 1 BSF jawan killed, 7 injured

Pak opens fire at 52 Indian posts; 1 BSF jawan killed, 7 injured

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

One paramilitary Border Security Force trooper was killed and seven others wounded in the heavy firing by Pakistan troops on the international border in Jammu on Tuesday night.

6 Maoists killed in encounter with Greyhounds in Andhra

6 Maoists killed in encounter with Greyhounds in Andhra

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Six members, including three women, of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) were killed in an alleged exchange of fire with the elite Greyhounds of Andhra Pradesh Police in Visakhapatnam district on Wednesday, while a fierce gunbattle took place between security forces and Maoists in neighbouring Odisha's Malkangiri district.

Heavy firing along LoC as Pak violates ceasefire

Heavy firing along LoC as Pak violates ceasefire

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Pakistan troops on Friday targeted Indian posts with heavy firing and mortar shelling along the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir in yet another violation of the ceasefire, prompting retaliation by Indian forces.

Indo-Pak DGMOs talk after punitive fire assault by Indian Army

Indo-Pak DGMOs talk after punitive fire assault by Indian Army

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Indian DGMO Lt Gen Ranbir Singh raised the issue of infiltration attempts by terrorists from Pakistan into Jammu and Kashmir and "unethical act of mutilation of the body of Indian soldiers close to the Line of Control by terrorists infiltrating from Pakistan".

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires on 13 border outposts

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires on 13 border outposts

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Pakistani rangers violated ceasefire on Thursday again by firing on 13 border outposts in Samba sector, drawing retaliation from the Border Security Force.

Police fire water cannon at hooligans at Brussels shrine

Police fire water cannon at hooligans at Brussels shrine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

Riot police fired water cannon at far-right football hooligans who invaded a square in the Belgian capital that has become a memorial to the victims of the Brussels.

Assam: 6 militants killed, soldier injured in encounter

Assam: 6 militants killed, soldier injured in encounter

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

At least six Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers militants, including two of its top leaders, were killed and an army man was injured in an encounter with security forces in the early hours in Karbi Anglong district of Assam on Friday.

LeT militant killed after fierce gun-battle in Sopore

LeT militant killed after fierce gun-battle in Sopore

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

A top Lashkar-e-Tayiba militant was killed in a six-hour-long gun-battle with security forces in Sopore town of north Kashmir Baramulla district, the police said.

Fresh violence erupts in Nandigram

Fresh violence erupts in Nandigram

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Fresh violence broke out on Monday in West Bengal's embattled Nandigram between supporters of the Bhumi Ucched Pratirodh Committee, which is opposing land acquisition for industrialisation, and activists of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist. Sources said both sides exchanged fire and hurled bombs at each other at a new area in Nandigram, where two BUPC members were injured.

Pak troops fire at BSF outpost in Samba sector

Pak troops fire at BSF outpost in Samba sector

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Pakistani troops opened firing at around 2240 hours at Kandral border outpost along the international border, drawing retaliation from Border Security Forces personnel triggering intermittent exchange of fire, which was on well past midnight, police said.

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

England dumped Nigeria out of the Women's World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout

AP: 3 Maoists killed in encounter

AP: 3 Maoists killed in encounter

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

Three Maoists were killed in an encounter with police on the border of east Godavari and Visakhapatnam districts in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, police said.

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Osaka fires back at social media troll after Melbourne win

Osaka fires back at social media troll after Melbourne win

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Osaka was less than impressed with one social media user who wrote "Boooooooooooo" on the event's official page as it announced the match was about to start.

Pakistan: Locals free 300 children held hostage

Pakistan: Locals free 300 children held hostage

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

About 300 students held hostage by three would-be suicide bombers at a school in north-western Pakistan on Thursday were freed by armed local residents who stormed the building killing two of the militants in a gunbattle. The militants took control of the government-run primary school in Dir district of the North West Frontier Province and held the children hostage for several hours.

Assam: 5 militants killed in encounter with army

Assam: 5 militants killed in encounter with army

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

Five militants were killed in an encounter with army in lower Assam's Sonitpur district in the wee hours on Monday. Troops of the Red Horns division exchanged fire with the insurgents belonging to National Democratic Front of Bodoland and the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam late on Sunday night at Akabasti, 8 km southeast of Lokra, army sources said.

Was fired because of Russia investigation: Ex-FBI chief

Was fired because of Russia investigation: Ex-FBI chief

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Comey did not make any major new revelations about alleged links between Trump or his associates and Russia.

Pak Taliban militants seize police station from within, kill 2, take hostages

Pak Taliban militants seize police station from within, kill 2, take hostages

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

At least two policemen were killed and many others injured when Pakistani Taliban militants seized a counter-terrorism centre and took some people hostage in the Bannu district of Pakistan's troubled Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

One year of Shinde govt: Politics overshadows governance

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Sena and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray labelled each other gaddar (traitor) after Shinde's rebellion split their original party last year, while Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis publicly asserted he had exacted revenge on Thackeray for his betrayal.

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'Israel has received an extremely hard and rude reminder that it cannot go ahead and talk of normalisation of relations with other Arab countries without addressing the issues pertaining to Palestine.'

Yuvi Relives 6 6s Feat With Son

Yuvi Relives 6 6s Feat With Son

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

After exchanging heated words with all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, Yuvraj was all fired up. Stuart Broad, who came in to bowl the 19th over, was smashed for 6,6,6,6,6,6.

54 dead in Manipur violence; govt appeals for calm

54 dead in Manipur violence; govt appeals for calm

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Security presence which has been bolstered by flying in more army troops and rapid action force and central police forces was clearly visible at all major areas and roads.

Pakistan army claims Indian firing on LoC killed captain

Pakistan army claims Indian firing on LoC killed captain

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The Pakistan army on Wednesday claimed "unprovoked" Indian firing across the Line of Control in Kashmir had killed one of its officers and injured a soldier.

4 terrorists killed in Shopian encounter; 2 soldiers die in road accident

4 terrorists killed in Shopian encounter; 2 soldiers die in road accident

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Inspector general of police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said the slain ultras were members of proscribed terror outfit LeT.

10 killed in Sri Lanka violence

10 killed in Sri Lanka violence

Rediff.com15 Aug 2007

Troops and the LTTE exchanged fire along a de facto border in the Wanni region on Tuesday evening, the ministry said.

Guns fall silent along IB in Jammu after 15-day-long firing

Guns fall silent along IB in Jammu after 15-day-long firing

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Guns fell silent along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu after a fortnight of continuous firing by Pakistani troops and shelling exchanges in which two civilians were killed and 17 others injured in 22 ceasefire violations.