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Separatism in Kashmir is dead: Former spymaster

Separatism in Kashmir is dead: Former spymaster

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Dulat, who was advisor on Jammu and Kashmir to the central government during the tenure of former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, also advocated the need for starting a dialogue with Pakistan.

UN names Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law as 'global terrorist'

UN names Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law as 'global terrorist'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Makki and other LeT/JUD operatives "have been involved in raising funds, recruiting and radicalising youth to violence and planning attacks in India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)," the sanctions committee said, providing a statement for the reasons of Makki's listing.

Pak violates ceasefire for 3rd consecutive day along LoC in J&K

Pak violates ceasefire for 3rd consecutive day along LoC in J&K

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

This is the 23rd incident of ceasefire violation in June.

2 jawans injured in ceasefire violation by Pak in Poonch

2 jawans injured in ceasefire violation by Pak in Poonch

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

This is the 22nd incident of ceasefire violation this month.

Unprovoked firing by Pakistani army along LoC

Unprovoked firing by Pakistani army along LoC

Rediff.com4 May 2014

Pakistani troops violated the bilateral ceasefire on the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu region on Saturday night.

Indian Army destroys Pakistani post, kills 7 Pak soldiers

Indian Army destroys Pakistani post, kills 7 Pak soldiers

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The retaliation also comes after an Indian Army solider was killed in Pakistan firing along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on last Saturday.

Terrorists using 'calculator' to avoid surveillance by army

Terrorists using 'calculator' to avoid surveillance by army

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The technology is based on the concept of 'cognitive digital radio' that enables users to turn their smartphones into peer-to-peer, off-grid communication tools.

BSF thwarts infiltration attempt at Pathankot border; intruder killed

BSF thwarts infiltration attempt at Pathankot border; intruder killed

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

A suspected intruder was shot dead early Thursday by the Border Security Force along the Indo-Pak border in Pathankot where the force is on high alert following the January 2 terror attack on air force base.

Ahead of J-K polls, militants step up attacks at LoC

Ahead of J-K polls, militants step up attacks at LoC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Ahead of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, army on Monday said that the infiltration attempts along the Line of Control are on with the militants employing a "desperate" trend by pushing in IEDs and huge cache of weapons in the state.

'We hope our vote will lead to a better tomorrow'

'We hope our vote will lead to a better tomorrow'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

A high polling percentage of about 71 percent was recorded in the 18 constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir that went to polls on Tuesday in the second phase of the 5 phase assembly elections.

Kashmir: 2 militants, 1 civilian killed in encounter in Kulgam

Kashmir: 2 militants, 1 civilian killed in encounter in Kulgam

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

One civilian and two militants were killed in a nightlong gunfight in south Kashmir Kulgam district.

Jammu: Troops detect tunnel near forward post along Indo-Pak border

Jammu: Troops detect tunnel near forward post along Indo-Pak border

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Army troops during routine patrolling detected a 50-mt long tunnel near a forward post along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu sector's Pallanwala sector, a defence spokesman said on Saturday.

BSF kills 7 Pak Rangers, 1 terrorist on Jammu border

BSF kills 7 Pak Rangers, 1 terrorist on Jammu border

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Pakistan Rangers, the border force of Pakistan, resorted to sniper attacks at Indian posts at Hira Nagar in Kathua at around 9.35 am.

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.

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its manifesto, prioritising development and welfare while shunning populist measures and contentious issues like the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Shiv Sena slams Centre's stand on women in army

Shiv Sena slams Centre's stand on women in army

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

An editorial in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' termed the Supreme Court order as the victory of "women power", and said the Centre needs to change its attitude and vision. The apex court's verdict meant there was a problem in the central government's "mental frame", it said.

4 JeM terrorists killed in 3-hr-long gunbattle in J-K

4 JeM terrorists killed in 3-hr-long gunbattle in J-K

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Central Reserve Police Force and police personnel moved to search the vehicle and came under fire of the terrorists hiding in the truck. They retaliated resulting in an encounter.

Going to Pakistan is same as going to hell: Parrikar

Going to Pakistan is same as going to hell: Parrikar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Parrikar also said that if anybody decides to attack India, he will not remain silent.

In curfew-hit Kashmir, army appeals for calm, says 'everyone needs to step back'

In curfew-hit Kashmir, army appeals for calm, says 'everyone needs to step back'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

"My appeal is for calm. We have to sit down, put our heads together and see if we can find a way out of this situation. So everybody, who is in anyway involved in Jammu-Kashmir, needs to introspect and see what we can do to stop it. It is not person or one organisation which can do it (alone)," the top army commander said.

BSF lodges protest with Pak over border firing

BSF lodges protest with Pak over border firing

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

Following an infiltration bid on Saturday morning and ceasefire violations over the last 24 hours, the Border Security Force has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan Rangers over the incidents along the International Border in Jammu

Our army is fully ready: Antony on LoC incident

Our army is fully ready: Antony on LoC incident

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The government on Tuesday said the attack and killing of five Indian soldiers was carried out by "terrorists along with persons dressed in Pakistan Army uniform" and India will take all necessary steps to uphold the sanctity of the Line of Control.

Pakistani Rangers violate ceasefire yet again

Pakistani Rangers violate ceasefire yet again

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Violating the ceasefire, Pakistani Rangers on Sunday opened fire at Tawi area in R S Pura sector of Jammu district.

Pak greets Obama's arrival with cross-border firing

Pak greets Obama's arrival with cross-border firing

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Hours before United States President Barack Obama's arrival in India, Pakistani Rangers resorted to small arms firing along the International Border in Jammu district, forcing the Border Security Force to retaliate.

Indian army refutes reports of 'pinpoint strikes' in PoK

Indian army refutes reports of 'pinpoint strikes' in PoK

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The sources said intelligence-based targeted strikes are being conducted by the Indian Army to neutralise mostly Pakistani and foreign terrorists, and the collateral damage has been very negligible in these operations.

Six army men get life sentences in Machil fake encounter case

Six army men get life sentences in Machil fake encounter case

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

This is the first case in the Valley in which Indian Army personnel have been awarded life terms on these charges.

We reserve right to retaliate: India to Pak on LoC firings

We reserve right to retaliate: India to Pak on LoC firings

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

In a telephonic conversation, Lt Gen A K Bhatt, the director general of military operations, also told his Pakistani counterpart that the Indian Army was sincere about maintaining peace on the LoC.

After 7-month lull, Pakistan violates border ceasefire in Kashmir

After 7-month lull, Pakistan violates border ceasefire in Kashmir

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

The ceasefire violation comes after nearly seven months as last such incident took place on September 18, 2015 in the Balakote sector of Poonch district.

BSF kills intruder along IB, destroys 2 Pak posts

BSF kills intruder along IB, destroys 2 Pak posts

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

A BSF spokesman said two Pakistani mortar positions were "located, targeted and destroyed by BSF troopers yesterday night only.

Army jawan martyred in Pak firing in J&K

Army jawan martyred in Pak firing in J&K

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Indian troops guarding the border, retaliated resulting in exchanges.

'Gun shots' turn out to be firecrackers at Porbandar naval base

'Gun shots' turn out to be firecrackers at Porbandar naval base

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The alarm raised at the naval base turned out to be a hoax after nothing was found.

Conspiracies hatched across the border being foiled daily: J-K DGP

Conspiracies hatched across the border being foiled daily: J-K DGP

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

"We are fully alert to the threats as conspiracies being hatched from across the border are being foiled on a daily basis by police and other security agencies," Singh told reporters after unveiling a wall dedicated to police personnel who died fighting terrorism in Reasi district.

'Ceasefire will be a success only if Pak army can control jihadis'

'Ceasefire will be a success only if Pak army can control jihadis'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'When the Indian Army carries out anti-infiltration ops, the Pakistan army willy-nilly will get involved in some way. So, it is imperative for the Pakistan army to act against militant groups.'

Army maintains strong defence posture along LAC: Gen Manoj Pande

Army maintains strong defence posture along LAC: Gen Manoj Pande

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

General Pande said the northern border region has been peaceful and steps have been taken to maintain peace through established protocol and existing mechanism.

Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander killed in Baramulla

Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander killed in Baramulla

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Najar was wanted for his alleged involvement in more than 50 killings

Cop dead, 3 injured as terrorists attack police bus in Jammu-Kashmir

Cop dead, 3 injured as terrorists attack police bus in Jammu-Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The bus carrying personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police came under fire from the terrorists in the evening. The vehicle was going from Bemina to Zewan, a police official said.

190 LoC violations this year: What is Pakistan plotting?

190 LoC violations this year: What is Pakistan plotting?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Since January, at least 190 cases of ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army have been reported from the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

No need for more troops at LoC: GoC 15 Corps

No need for more troops at LoC: GoC 15 Corps

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps Lieutenant General D P Pandey said terrorists across the border will try to make last-ditch efforts to infiltrate into the Indian side before the onset of winter.

3 soldiers killed on LoC as Modi-Sharif shake hands in Nepal

3 soldiers killed on LoC as Modi-Sharif shake hands in Nepal

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

It's troubling times at the Line of Control with the Indian Army personnel fighting off terrorists who have been trying to infiltrate into India. On Thursday morning, a jawan was killed and three others were injured after a fierce gunbattle broke out between security forces and the terrorists who had sneaked into Arnia border sector while another infiltration bid was foiled along the Line of Control in Rajouri district.

If Pakistanis dare to target any jawan, they will pay a heavy price: BSF

If Pakistanis dare to target any jawan, they will pay a heavy price: BSF

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Warning that the 24-hour long lull on the border can take "any turn any time", the Border Security Force on Sunday said that it was fully prepared to deal with any eventuality and any border build-up by the Pakistani side on the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Army foils Pakistan BAT's attack on LoC

Army foils Pakistan BAT's attack on LoC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

The attackers were forced to retreat to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir without causing any damage on the Indian side