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India, China to hold 15th round of border talks on Friday

India, China to hold 15th round of border talks on Friday

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The talks till now have resulted in the resolution of issues in North and South Bank of Pangong Tso, Galwan and Gogra Hot Spring areas.

Army JCO killed in Pak shelling along LoC in Rajouri

Army JCO killed in Pak shelling along LoC in Rajouri

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

This was the fourth fatal casualty in ceasefire violations by Pakistan in the past five days. "A JCO was killed in unprovoked Pakistani firing and shelling in Nowshera sector of Rajouri," the officials said, adding that further details were awaited.

The problems pedestrians face in Indian cities

The problems pedestrians face in Indian cities

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Pavements are the first casualty of street widening to accommodate cars, says Sunita Narain.

Work in progress: Jaishankar on disengagement at LAC

Work in progress: Jaishankar on disengagement at LAC

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

"What just happened is that we have agreed on the need to disengage because the troops on both sides are deployed very close to each other. "So there is a disengagement and de-escalation process which has been agreed upon," he said during an video interactive session at the India Global Week.

Soldier killed in ceasefire violation by Pak along LoC

Soldier killed in ceasefire violation by Pak along LoC

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Indian troops gave a befitting reply, resulting in heavy damage to Pakistan's army posts and casualties of its soldiers

Pak troops kill 3 Indian jawans, body of 1 mutilated

Pak troops kill 3 Indian jawans, body of 1 mutilated

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

This is the second such incident of mutilation of the body of an Indian soldier on the LoC since October 29.

4 soldiers killed as fidayeen target army camp 4 days before I-Day

4 soldiers killed as fidayeen target army camp 4 days before I-Day

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Two terrorists carried out a 'fidayeen' attack on an Army camp in Jammu's Rajouri district in the early hours of Thursday, killing three soldiers.

India, China to hold Lt Gen-level talks tomorrow

India, China to hold Lt Gen-level talks tomorrow

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The two sides are also expected to finalise a roadmap for restoration of peace and tranquility in the high-altitude region that witnessed an eight-week bitter standoff between the troops of the two countries.

Ladakh clash: China arrests man for rumours on death of troops

Ladakh clash: China arrests man for rumours on death of troops

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

A netizen surnamed Zhou was arrested by police for "spreading rumours online stating that the poor quality of military vehicles supplied by the Dongfeng Off-road Vehicle Co, Ltd has caused the death of Chinese soldiers during the China-India border clash," a report in Chinamil.com, which is attached to the Chinese ministry of defence, said.

PM Modi condemns Christchurch attack, writes to NZ PM

PM Modi condemns Christchurch attack, writes to NZ PM

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

the PM said, "Hatred and violence have no place in diverse and democratic societies."

LAC row: Olympic champ Sushil Kumar calls for boycott of Chinese goods

LAC row: Olympic champ Sushil Kumar calls for boycott of Chinese goods

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Wrestler Sushil Kumar urged people to boycott Chinese products after the recent India-China military stand-off.

Pak troops pound Indian posts on Republic Day

Pak troops pound Indian posts on Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control in Kashmir on the morning of the 65th Republic Day by resorting to unprovoked firing for three hours, army said.

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.

The Indian jihadi net

The Indian jihadi net

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

In the face of the inaction by the government, the Indian Mujahideen is growing, like the Internet, organically -- with nobody knowing where is the beginning of this Jihadi Net, where is its end, how the various jihadi cells are connected with each other and who is facilitating their connectivity. It is a frightening scenario.

Living in these states? You're more likely to get Covid

Living in these states? You're more likely to get Covid

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

People living in the national capital and in states such as Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are more likely to contract COVID-19 due to prolonged exposure to high concentration of PM 2.5, according to a new pan-India study.

Galwan martyr Col Santosh Babu accorded Mahavir Chakra posthumously

Galwan martyr Col Santosh Babu accorded Mahavir Chakra posthumously

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Col Babu was awarded the gallantry medal for resisting the Chinese Army attack while establishing an observation post in the face of the enemy in the Galwan valley in the Ladakh sector during Operation Snow Leopard.

3 Indians among 244 Hajjis trampled to death

3 Indians among 244 Hajjis trampled to death

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

They were trampled in Mina valley near Mecca as they jostled to stone a pillar representing the devil.

LAC disengagement complete, claims China; India denies

LAC disengagement complete, claims China; India denies

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The frontline troops of China and India have "completed" disengagement at most locations of their border, a senior Chinese official said on Tuesday, adding the situation on the ground is easing.

Ladakh: 'There will be more and more trouble'

Ladakh: 'There will be more and more trouble'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'Once positions are hardened and troops start building defences, it is difficult for soldiers to step back.'

India records 0.2 COVID-19 deaths per lakh population

India records 0.2 COVID-19 deaths per lakh population

Rediff.com19 May 2020

So far a total of 24,25,742 samples have been tested, the health ministry said.

Meet Vida and Sophie, army dogs PM Modi spoke about

Meet Vida and Sophie, army dogs PM Modi spoke about

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Modi also mentioned about 'Balaram', a canine who sniffed out ammunition on the route of the Amarnath Yatra, and 'Bhavana' who searched out an IED in 2002 but died later in an explosion triggered by terrorists.

Four get death for serial blasts at Modi's 2013 Patna rally

Four get death for serial blasts at Modi's 2013 Patna rally

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Special NIA judge Gurvinder Singh Mehrotra, who had on October 27 pronounced the nine guilty, also sentenced two other accused to life imprisonment, besides awarding 10 years rigorous imprisonment to as many and seven years in jail to another convict.

Pak troops celebrate Independence Day by shelling Indian posts

Pak troops celebrate Independence Day by shelling Indian posts

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Violating the ceasefire again, Pakistani troops pounded Indian posts and civilian areas along the LoC with 82 mm mortar shells and fired from automatic weapons in Poonch district.

Situation along LAC is stable, improving: China

Situation along LAC is stable, improving: China

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

China on Thursday said Chinese and Indian troops have taken "effective measures" to disengage at the Galwan Valley and other areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh and the situation is "stable and improving," days after the two sides agreed on an expeditious withdrawal of soldiers from all the standoff points.

8 Indians among 290 killed in Easter blasts in Lanka

8 Indians among 290 killed in Easter blasts in Lanka

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

-- Seven suicide bombers believed to be members of an Islamist extremist group carried out the series of explosions. -- Police have so far arrested 24 people - mostly members of an Islamist extremist group - in connection with the blasts

Tensions flare up at LoC as Pak opens fire on troops

Tensions flare up at LoC as Pak opens fire on troops

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

The official said the firing and mortar shelling from the Pakistani side started around 1 am and continued for over four-and-a-half hours.

45 Chinese soldiers killed in Galwan clash: Gen YK Joshi

45 Chinese soldiers killed in Galwan clash: Gen YK Joshi

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Lt Gen Y K Joshi, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Army's Northern Command, in an exclusive interview to CNN-News18, has said no land has been ceded to China. "No, a very emphatic no actually," he said while speaking to CNN-News18's Defence Editor Shreya Dhoundial.

Ladakh situation 'very serious', calls for deep conversation: EAM

Ladakh situation 'very serious', calls for deep conversation: EAM

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The external affairs minister said the broad principle around which his position would be constructed would be about the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility along the border for the overall development of ties which has been reflected in the last 30 years of the relationship.

4 defence personnel get Shaurya Chakras

4 defence personnel get Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Thirty-one army personnel too have been awarded the Sena (gallantry) medal.

Assam Rifles CO, wife, 6-yr-old son, 4 personnel killed in Manipur ambush

Assam Rifles CO, wife, 6-yr-old son, 4 personnel killed in Manipur ambush

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The incident occurred in Churachandpur district close to the Myanmar border.

New war memorial built for 20 Galwan warriors

New war memorial built for 20 Galwan warriors

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The memorial has been built at the unit level near the KM-120 post on the strategic road Durbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie, Ladakh. The memorial has names of 20 soldiers and the details of the June 15 operation.

Navy prepared for 'proactive response', says Rajnath

Navy prepared for 'proactive response', says Rajnath

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The Indian Navy has deployed a range of its frontline warships and submarines in the Indian Ocean region to send a clear message to China following the escalation of the border dispute in eastern Ladakh.

21 Indian soldiers injured during joint military ops in UK

21 Indian soldiers injured during joint military ops in UK

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Indian defence sources said the accident took place when the troops of both countries were coming back after the day's joint exercise being held from June 13-28.

Chinese foreign minister speaks to Jaishankar, talks peace

Chinese foreign minister speaks to Jaishankar, talks peace

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Wang said the two sides should follow the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and strengthen the communication and coordination on the proper handling of the border situation through the existing channels so as to jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border area, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement.

'If any Chinese comes with a baton or barbed wire, shoot the chap dead'

'If any Chinese comes with a baton or barbed wire, shoot the chap dead'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'I don't see how any Indian government or any Indian military leadership can now ask the soldiers to patrol without weapons.'

Tsitsipas advances in Monte Carlo Masters

Tsitsipas advances in Monte Carlo Masters

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Holder Stefanos Tsitsipas moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals with a 7-5 7-6(1) victory over Laslo Djere

China denies funerals for soldiers killed in Galwan clash

China denies funerals for soldiers killed in Galwan clash

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Even after the one month of the incident, China has still not disclosed how many of its soldiers were killed in the incident.

Indian Army officer injured in fresh firing in South Sudan

Indian Army officer injured in fresh firing in South Sudan

Rediff.com30 May 2015

An Indian colonel was injured in fresh firing in the troubled Malakal region in South Sudan

Over half of army personnel under severe stress: Study

Over half of army personnel under severe stress: Study

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The Indian Army has been losing more personnel every year in suicides, fratricides and untoward incidents than in any enemy action and over half of its soldiers seem to be under severe stress presently, said a study by think tank United Service Institution of India.