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'I Told Amit Shah Manipur Must Have President's Rule'

'I Told Amit Shah Manipur Must Have President's Rule'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'Till the time the chief minister continues to have command over the state forces, we don't think that gives any hope of peace coming back to Manipur.'

'Help us to help Manipur': Army says women activists blocking ops

'Help us to help Manipur': Army says women activists blocking ops

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Terming such 'unwarranted interference' detrimental to the timely response by security forces, the Army's Spears Corps shared a video on Twitter late on Monday of some such incidents.

'Massacres need to stop!' Salah seeks humanitarian aid

'Massacres need to stop!' Salah seeks humanitarian aid

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah on Wednesday called for an end to what he described as "massacres" in Gaza, saying humanitarian aid must immediately be allowed into the besieged Palestinian enclave.

We are at war, enemy will pay an unprecedented price: Israel PM

We are at war, enemy will pay an unprecedented price: Israel PM

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The enemy will pay an unprecedented price, Netanyahu warned as the Israeli army called for mobilisation of reservists.

Two houses torched in Manipur, curfew relaxed by an hour

Two houses torched in Manipur, curfew relaxed by an hour

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Two abandoned houses were set on fire by unidentified people in Manipur's Imphal West district in the early hours of Wednesday, an official said.

Hizbul terrorist, bodyguard killed in J-K infiltration bid

Hizbul terrorist, bodyguard killed in J-K infiltration bid

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

A self-styled divisional commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen was killed along with his bodyguard as security forces foiled an infiltration attempt and a conspiracy by the proscribed outfit to revive its activities in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district early on Monday, officials said.

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.

J-K: Hideout of longest surviving Hizb terrorist busted

J-K: Hideout of longest surviving Hizb terrorist busted

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The hideout was dismantled by police in collaboration with the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a meticulously planned operation in Paribag area of Bhadat Saroor, Senior Superintendent of Police, Kishtwar, Khalil Poswal said.

'Pran jaye par...': Mehbooba invokes Lord Ram over Art 370

'Pran jaye par...': Mehbooba invokes Lord Ram over Art 370

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

In Hindu mythology, the 'Raghu clan', to which Lord Ram belonged, believed in the principle that you must never break your promise even if you have to lose your life keeping it.

Why Meiteis Want Assam Rifles Replaced In Manipur

Why Meiteis Want Assam Rifles Replaced In Manipur

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

'The Assam Rifles are supporting the Kuki-narco terrorists.'

Drone fired from Iran: US on cargo ship attack off west coast amid Navy probe

Drone fired from Iran: US on cargo ship attack off west coast amid Navy probe

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

The Indian Navy continues to monitor the situation very closely with all stakeholders and remains committed to ensuring the safety of merchant shipping in the region, it said in a statement.

Very little said about 4.5 lakh Kashmiri Pandits because...: Ex-SC judge

Very little said about 4.5 lakh Kashmiri Pandits because...: Ex-SC judge

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

A Kashmiri Pandit himself, Kaul feels, it is time now for the people to move forward, after more than 30 years of unbridled violence.

'Manipur peace committee members were superimposed by Centre'

'Manipur peace committee members were superimposed by Centre'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'This committee underscores the Indian State's longstanding conventional approach to leverage top-down conflict management in North East India in general and Manipur in particular.' 'Trying to 'manage' violent conflicts top-down has not worked in the past, and apparently does not seem to work this time either.'

Pakistan hostage crisis ends; all 33 Taliban terrorists killed

Pakistan hostage crisis ends; all 33 Taliban terrorists killed

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Two commandos of the special forces were also killed in the rescue operation that was launched after negotiations between the government and the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants to end the hostage crisis failed.

Canada updates travel advisory for India amid diplomatic row

Canada updates travel advisory for India amid diplomatic row

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Amid worsening bilateral ties in the wake of tit-for-tat expulsions over the alleged Indian involvement in the killing of a Khalistani leader on its soil, the Canadian government on Tuesday issued a travel advisory, asking his citizens to 'exercise a high degree of caution'.

Day 7 of op: Security forces comb through Anantnag forest

Day 7 of op: Security forces comb through Anantnag forest

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Security forces sieved through the dense forests of Gadole in Kashmir Valley's Anantnag district for the seventh day on Tuesday, one of Jammu and Kashmir's longest anti-militancy operations that has claimed the lives of three officers and a soldier.

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.

Pak always bids to push in terrorists ahead of winter: BSF DG

Pak always bids to push in terrorists ahead of winter: BSF DG

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

There are always attempts from across the border to push in more terrorists before the onset of winter and closure of tracks due to heavy snowfall, but the security forces are alert and would foil any infiltration bids, Border Security Force Director General Nitin Agrawal said in Srinagar Thursday.

'Canada enabled Khalistan extremists to use violence'

'Canada enabled Khalistan extremists to use violence'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'We have unfortunately created that kind of ecosystem in Canada where these people are very vocal, very violent, very aggressive, and they don't let anybody.... come out against them. They will bully, they will threaten, they will use every possible illegal means... to counter any sanity'

Manipur unrest: Security tightened in Mizoram ahead of Mizo groups' protests

Manipur unrest: Security tightened in Mizoram ahead of Mizo groups' protests

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Mizoram's director general of police Anil Shukla held a high-level meeting on Sunday to assess the security arrangements, a statement said.

50 men have joined militancy in Kashmir in 6 months

50 men have joined militancy in Kashmir in 6 months

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Most of these new recruits came from Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam districts in South Kashmir, which had become the hub of tech-savvy, young militants.

Don't be afraid of militancy: J-K tells people through ad

Don't be afraid of militancy: J-K tells people through ad

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

In the ad, the government highlighted how the separatists sent their children to "exotic lands" to study, work and earn while instigating the common people to push their children into "violence, stone pelting and hartals".

Israeli air strikes target mosque in West Bank

Israeli air strikes target mosque in West Bank

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday said that IDF and Israel Securities Authorities carried out an aerial strike at the Al-Ansar Mosque in Jenin, a city in West Bank.

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.

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.

3 killed in fresh violence in Manipur, houses burnt

3 killed in fresh violence in Manipur, houses burnt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The three were gunned down while they were sleeping and later slashed with swords at Kwakta in the district, the police said on Saturday morning, adding that the assailants came from Churachandpur.

'Tum sala pin nikalega': BSF jawan killed at IB once saved dozens of colleagues

'Tum sala pin nikalega': BSF jawan killed at IB once saved dozens of colleagues

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Recalling the operation, Kima's then commanding officer wrote an emotional and an endearing post that was shared with multiple Border Security Force officers over social media platforms.

Amritpal's mentor, involved in attack on Indian Commission, dies in UK

Amritpal's mentor, involved in attack on Indian Commission, dies in UK

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Sikh Federation UK, which has styled itself as one of the largest Sikh organisations based in the UK, said Avtar Singh was terminally ill with blood cancer. He was on a life support system for the last few days.

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.

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Those who are returning will not be paying any fare and the government is bearing the cost of their return.

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.

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in strife-torn Manipur on Monday night to try restore peace by hammering out a solution between the warring communities.

Blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan, 58 killed

Blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan, 58 killed

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

A powerful suicide blast ripped through a mosque in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Friday, killing at least 52 people and injuring over 50 others gathered to celebrate Prophet Muhammad's birthday, authorities said.

Three militants killed in encounter in Kashmir

Three militants killed in encounter in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Three militants were killed in a fierce gunfight in south Kashmir Pulwama district on Tuesday.

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

"Dialogue is the only solution to the ongoing crisis in Manipur," Shah said.

Likely done by 'other team': Biden on Gaza hospital blast

Likely done by 'other team': Biden on Gaza hospital blast

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that based on what he saw, it appears that the deadly explosion at the Gaza hospital was done by 'the other team' and not the Israeli military, accepting the Israeli version of the story pinning the blame for the blast on the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad.

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.

Senior Manipur police office officer shot dead in sniper attack

Senior Manipur police office officer shot dead in sniper attack

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Sub-divisional police officer Chingtham Anand, a resident of Imphal's Haobam Marak locality, was killed in a sniper attack while he was on duty overseeing the cleaning of the grounds of Eastern Shine School for construction of a helipad jointly by the police and BSF, officials said.

Israeli troops retake Sderot police station seized by Hamas

Israeli troops retake Sderot police station seized by Hamas

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

In an operation that started on Saturday, Israel's Security Forces neutralised 10 terrorists and regained control of the Sderot Police Station that was overrun by Hamas terrorists on Saturday, The Times of Israel reported.

Pak forces kill 80 militants in northwest

Pak forces kill 80 militants in northwest

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

At least 80 militants and seven soldiers were killed on Saturday in clashes between security forces and terrorists in Pakistan's volatile northwest tribal region