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'India stands firmly with Israel': Modi after Netanyahu call

'India stands firmly with Israel': Modi after Netanyahu call

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, Modi said.

Indian warship comes to rescue of merchant vessel under attack in Gulf of Aden

Indian warship comes to rescue of merchant vessel under attack in Gulf of Aden

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The fresh incident comes amid growing global concerns over attacks on various commercial vessels in the Red Sea by the Houthi militants.

'We share the pain': Salah's emotional Christmas message

'We share the pain': Salah's emotional Christmas message

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said on Monday that families grieving for their loved ones in Gaza should not be forgotten, as he issued an emotional Christmas message marking only his second comment on the war in the enclave.

Indian warship rescues 21 from drone-hit ship in Gulf of Aden

Indian warship rescues 21 from drone-hit ship in Gulf of Aden

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

In the last few weeks, the Indian Navy has extended assistance to a number of merchant vessels in the Western Indian Ocean following attacks on them.

India 'closely monitoring' situation in Red Sea: MEA

India 'closely monitoring' situation in Red Sea: MEA

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

India on Thursday said it is closely watching the unfolding situation in the Red Sea, amid growing global concerns over Houthi militants stepping up attacks on several commercial ships in the region.

Good To Be Home Before War Resumes

Good To Be Home Before War Resumes

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Many hostages abducted by Hamas on October 7 and Palestinians in Israeli prisons were released during the hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel during the temporary truce that ended on Wednesday night.

Air India suspends flights to Tel Aviv till Oct 18

Air India suspends flights to Tel Aviv till Oct 18

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Normally, Air India operates five weekly flights to Tel Aviv from the national capital. The service is on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Attack on High Commission in London: NIA makes first arrest

Attack on High Commission in London: NIA makes first arrest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

NIA investigations in the case so far have revealed that the incidents in London on March 19 and 22 last year were part of a larger conspiracy to unleash vicious attacks on the Indian missions and its officials.

US retaliates, bombs 85 sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Syria

US retaliates, bombs 85 sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq, Syria

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

President Joe Biden and other top US leaders had been warning for days that America would strike back at the militias, and they made it clear it wouldn't be just one hit but a "tiered response" over time.

'Who Is In Charge In Manipur?'

'Who Is In Charge In Manipur?'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'I have been asking whether the chief minister (N Biren Singh) is in charge of the situation in Manipur.' 'Law and order is a state subject and chief minister is a Constitutional authority. Why did he follow the diktat, if at all there is a diktat from the Union government?'

'Pakistan Will Want To Use Bangladesh Situation To Its Advantage'

'Pakistan Will Want To Use Bangladesh Situation To Its Advantage'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'Religion and extremism is going to be a big force, a very important force, in Bangladesh's politics.'

One militant killed in ongoing Pulwama encounter

One militant killed in ongoing Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

A brief exchange of fire took place between security forces and militants at Shiekhpura in Lalpora area of Kupwara district, 100 kilometre from Srinagar, a police official said.

Dhoni joins Army troops in militancy-infested Kashmir

Dhoni joins Army troops in militancy-infested Kashmir

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Dhoni's two-week stint with his unit was approved by the Army headquarters last week on his request.

Awaiting Pak handler's instructions, 4 IS men tell cops

Awaiting Pak handler's instructions, 4 IS men tell cops

Rediff.com21 May 2024

All they have said so far is that their handler was going to inform them about the exact location and time of the target after they collected the weapons," he said.

Gujarat ATS nabs 4 IS operatives from Sri Lanka at Ahmedabad airport

Gujarat ATS nabs 4 IS operatives from Sri Lanka at Ahmedabad airport

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The ATS, in a brief note, said the four accused, who were arrested from the airport, were Sri Lankan citizens and terrorists of the Islamic State.

2 militants killed, 1 arrested in Manipur

2 militants killed, 1 arrested in Manipur

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Two militants were on Tuesday killed in an encounter with police personnel in Bishenpur district and another militant of ZUF arrested in Tamenglong district of Manipur.

Motorbike-borne militants target Pakistani airport

Motorbike-borne militants target Pakistani airport

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

In yet another brazen attack on a Pakistani airport, heavily-armed militants on Sunday stormed an aerodrome and destroyed its radar system, killing two engineers in the restive Balochistan province.

Captain among 4 Army soldiers killed in Doda encounter

Captain among 4 Army soldiers killed in Doda encounter

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The encounter took place when the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group of J&K Police launched a joint cordon and search operation at Dhari Gote Urarbagi in Desa forest belt, some 55 km from Doda town, late Monday evening, the officials said.

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.

Bastar: The Naxal Story Review: Bizarre

Bastar: The Naxal Story Review: Bizarre

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The Naxal movement has such a complex history that several books have been written to understand it. Bastar: The Naxal Story seeks to reduce it to bullet points and stereotypes, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'We're Not Anti-Nationals'

'We're Not Anti-Nationals'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

'We are not secessionists, we want to coexist with our countrymen but not on the terms that will strip us off our dignity and a right to peaceful existence.'

Oh, To Buy A Home In Srinagar...!

Oh, To Buy A Home In Srinagar...!

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com tried to buy a house on his recent visit to Srinagar.

'A country that knows terrorism': Israeli envoy on support by India

'A country that knows terrorism': Israeli envoy on support by India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Israeli ambassador Naor Gilon said his country will need the very strong support of "our Indian friends" and that "India is a very influential country in the world, as a country that knows terrorism and understands the crisis."

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.

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.

Army begins probe in encounter killing of 3 'militants' in Shopian

Army begins probe in encounter killing of 3 'militants' in Shopian

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The army has begun its probe and recorded statements in connection with last month's encounter in Shopian area of South Kashmir after families in Rajouri area of Jammu region filed a complaint with the Jammu and Kashmir police about its members missing from the same region.

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Beware! China, Pakistan's Bangladesh Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Bangladesh is in turmoil, which is not good news for India, which shares a porous 4000 km border with it. There is a danger of fundamentalism growing there, and India has to move in to reset its ties with the new dispensation before China and Pakistan make capital out of it, alerts Ramesh Menon.

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.

Senior Lankan police officer to probe IS terrorists arrested in Gujarat

Senior Lankan police officer to probe IS terrorists arrested in Gujarat

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The Sri Lanka police on Wednesday said a senior deputy inspector general will head a team appointed to investigate four of its citizens arrested in Gujarat when on an alleged mission to carry out terror activities in India at the behest of the banned Islamic State.

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.

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.

J-K admin sacks three employees for terror links

J-K admin sacks three employees for terror links

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has sacked three employees, including the Kashmir University public relations officer, for allegedly working with Pakistan-based militant outfits, raising finances for them and propagating their ideology, officials said on Monday.

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.

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.

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.

9 gunmen attack Pak air force base; 3 aircraft damaged

9 gunmen attack Pak air force base; 3 aircraft damaged

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The army said that three terrorists were "neutralised while entering the base while the remaining three terrorists have been cornered/isolated due to timely and effective response by the troops".

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.

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.

Hugs And Tears As Hostages Arrive Home

Hugs And Tears As Hostages Arrive Home

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Hostages, who have been held captive by Hamas in Gaza, return home to Israel.

J-K school teacher sacked for 'anti-national' activities

J-K school teacher sacked for 'anti-national' activities

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Laway is named in two FIRs registered at Damhal Hanjipora Police Station. He is accused of instigating a mob on July 9, 2016 -- a day after Hizbul Mujahideen militant commander Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter -- to cause damage and destruction to government property, the officials said.