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JK police reopens 1989 Justice Ganjoo murder case

JK police reopens 1989 Justice Ganjoo murder case

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The spokesperson said the identity of all such persons shall be kept secret and protected, besides all useful and relevant information shall be suitably rewarded.

3 militants killed in gun battle in Kashmir

3 militants killed in gun battle in Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Acting on specific information about the presence of militants in Putshai area of Lolab in the district, security forces cordoned off the area and began a search operation on Thursday, an army official said.

Navy ships, jets remain mission ready in Arabian Sea

Navy ships, jets remain mission ready in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Indian Navy on Wednesday said its ships and aircraft remain 'mission deployed' for maintaining enhanced surveillance and undertaking maritime security operations.

At least 200 Israelis killed in Hamas's worst ever attack

At least 200 Israelis killed in Hamas's worst ever attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

A surprise attack by Hamas militants from Gaza at daybreak killed at least 200 Israelis on Saturday even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared "war" and said his country would extract an "unprecedented price" from its enemy.

Indian warship rescues Iranian vessel hijacked by pirates off Somalia

Indian warship rescues Iranian vessel hijacked by pirates off Somalia

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Navy officials on Monday said that the swift response by the Indian Navy's mission deployed warship INS Sumitra ensured the safe release of the hijacked vessel and its crew.

Gaza war: India seeks observance of humanitarian law

Gaza war: India seeks observance of humanitarian law

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Days after an attack on a hospital in Gaza triggered global outrage, India on Thursday called for strict observance of international humanitarian law.

Qatar Reprieve Highlights India Diplomacy

Qatar Reprieve Highlights India Diplomacy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The incident remains a reminder of the inherent fragilities of all geopolitical relationships.

Our assessment shows Israel not responsible for Gaza hospital blast: US

Our assessment shows Israel not responsible for Gaza hospital blast: US

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The massive explosion at the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital late on Tuesday night killed 471 people and injured 314 others, the Palestinian Health Ministry has said.

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir recording its highest-ever voting percentage.

'Fauda' actor Idan Amedi seriously injured fighting Hamas in Gaza

'Fauda' actor Idan Amedi seriously injured fighting Hamas in Gaza

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Idan Amedi, 35, was fighting as an IDF reservist. He was airlifted to a hospital on Monday where he was sedated and received treatment.

Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician

Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The notice said the country's oldest paramilitary force has been serving the nation, playing a crucial role in ensuring peace, security, and development in various regions, including Manipur.

Hizbul militants brandish stolen police rifles in video

Hizbul militants brandish stolen police rifles in video

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

A new video of Hizbul Mujahideen has surfaced on social media, showing a group of armed militants greeting and hugging each other, in a reminder of the campaign undertaken by its erstwhile commander Burhan Wani before he was killed in an encounter three months back.

5 security personnel go missing during anti-militancy op in Kupwara

5 security personnel go missing during anti-militancy op in Kupwara

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The Army sources said the five personnel include two officers. According to the sources, a hunt has been launched to trace the missing personnel, while the operation to neutralise the militants was also on.

Two Hizb militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Two Hizb militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants were on Thursday gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Kashmir, the police said.

1 Indian killed, 2 others injured in anti-tank missile attack in Israel

1 Indian killed, 2 others injured in anti-tank missile attack in Israel

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The missile hit a plantation in Margaliot, a moshav (collective agricultural community), in the Galilee region in the north of Israel around 11 am on Monday, Zaki Heller, spokesperson for rescue services Magen David Adom (MDA), told PTI.

Amar Singh Chamkila Review: WAH!!

Amar Singh Chamkila Review: WAH!!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Diljit Dosanjh's switch in singing style as he smoothly assumes Chamkila's vocal persona highlights the brilliance of his artistry, observes Sukanya Verma.

Navy to keep tab on pirates in Djibouti, Gulf of Aden, Somalian coast: Govt

Navy to keep tab on pirates in Djibouti, Gulf of Aden, Somalian coast: Govt

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said in Lok Sabha the Navy deployed its units in the Gulf of Aden and East coast of Africa towards anti-piracy patrols since 2008 and a total of 3,440 ships and over 25,000 seafarers have been "safely escorted".

Indian doctor in Bahrain fired over anti-Palestine tweet

Indian doctor in Bahrain fired over anti-Palestine tweet

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

The Royal Bahrain Hospital in a statement on Friday described Dr. Sunil Rao's tweet, which he had subsequently deleted, as a violation of the hospital's code of conduct.

Repeal of AFSPA major poll issue in militancy-hit Manipur

Repeal of AFSPA major poll issue in militancy-hit Manipur

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Besides law and order, the long standing demand for junking Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, economic woes of the land-locked state which has hardly any industries, are expected to figure high on the agenda of the unfolding electoral battle between the two main parties with smaller local parties such as National People's Party and the Naga People's Front chipping in with their own demands.

'Need to ruthlessly pursue and destroy Hamas'

'Need to ruthlessly pursue and destroy Hamas'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

'We are in very tough times, but we are all absolutely committed to seeing the destruction of Hamas'

PIX: Barca win at PSG; Atletico edge Borussia Dortmund

PIX: Barca win at PSG; Atletico edge Borussia Dortmund

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

A summary of Wednesday's action in the Champions League quarter-finals first leg.

Two weeks old militant returns home dead

Two weeks old militant returns home dead

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Went to buy ice-cream. Businessman-turned militant returns home dead.

ISI plot to revive militancy in Jammu foiled, 6 arrested

ISI plot to revive militancy in Jammu foiled, 6 arrested

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The spies revealed that they were tasked by the ISI officer to revive militancy in Jammu by recruiting youth in the region.

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

'It's A Prison-Like Situation In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 May 2024

'If you post on social media on an issue like power cuts in Tral, the police will come to your home and tell you to remove your social media post.' 'If you don't, then the local police threaten you that they will book you under PSA.' 'This is happening all the time in Kashmir.'

219 killed in Manipur violence, govt will ensure justice to women: Guv

219 killed in Manipur violence, govt will ensure justice to women: Guv

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Addressing the Manipur assembly during the commencement of the budget session, she said that 198 companies of central armed police forces and 140 army columns have been deployed along with state forces to maintain law and order.

Govt extends ban on J-K's Jamaat-e-Islami for 5 yrs

Govt extends ban on J-K's Jamaat-e-Islami for 5 yrs

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Shah said stringent actions would be taken against any individual who jeopardises the nation's security.

3 more militants killed in Bangladesh anti-terror raid

3 more militants killed in Bangladesh anti-terror raid

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Security forces in the past 10 days have witnessed four major anti-militancy assaults against Islamic-State inclined Neo-Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh in which seven people including an army lieutenant colonel and two police inspectors lost their lives while the assaults killed 15 militants and their children.

Three militants gunned down in Sopore

Three militants gunned down in Sopore

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Three militants were killed in a fierce gunbattle with security forces in a village at Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Monday.

ULFA militants kill 3

ULFA militants kill 3

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

The banned United Liberation Front of Asom militants shot dead three persons late on Sunday night while eight ULFA militants surrendered before the army in Assam on Monday.

21 Israeli soldiers killed in deadliest attack since Gaza war

21 Israeli soldiers killed in deadliest attack since Gaza war

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The blast occurred when Israeli reservists were preparing explosives to demolish two buildings in central Gaza when a Hamas militant fired a rocket-propelled grenade at a tank nearby. T

Militants attack army convoy in Kashmir

Militants attack army convoy in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Militants ambushed a convoy of the Indian Army in Kupwara, Kashmir on Saturday morning.

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The IMD has warned of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh during the next five days.

Houthis attack oil tanker with 25 Indians in Red Sea, all safe

Houthis attack oil tanker with 25 Indians in Red Sea, all safe

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

An Indian-flagged crude oil tanker is among two vessels that came under drone attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Southern Red Sea, the United States Central Command has said.

Assam: ULFA militant killed

Assam: ULFA militant killed

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

A militant of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom was killed in an encounter with police under Dhekiajuli police station area in north Assam's Sonitpur district at around 8 pm on Friday night.

Stand in solidarity with Israel: Modi, world leaders condemn attack

Stand in solidarity with Israel: Modi, world leaders condemn attack

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

World leaders condemned the ghastly attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists.

Israelis can decide: Biden on ground invasion of Gaza

Israelis can decide: Biden on ground invasion of Gaza

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Amidst reports of an imminent ground invasion of Gaza by Israel, President Joe Biden has said that Israel can make its own decisions, as the United States firmly backs its ally while urging caution.

J-K cops raid houses of 8 Pak-based terrorists in Kishtwar, Ramban

J-K cops raid houses of 8 Pak-based terrorists in Kishtwar, Ramban

Rediff.com24 May 2023

The raids were carried out in Padder, Keshwan and Thakrai in Kishtwar and Khari and Banihal in Ramban to scuttle attempts by these terrorists to revive terrorism in the Chenab valley region, they said.

Forces foil bid to loot Manipur Rifle's armoury; curfew reimposed

Forces foil bid to loot Manipur Rifle's armoury; curfew reimposed

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Security forces fired several rounds in the air to disperse the mob, officials said.

Two militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Two militants killed in Kashmir encounter

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Two militants were killed in a fierce encounter in south Kashmir's Shopian district on Thursday, according to a senior police officer.

NDFB-S militants shoot at, torture journalist

NDFB-S militants shoot at, torture journalist

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

The militants accosted Prasanta Kumar, shot him, tortured him and then dumped his body at Tangla area.