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Pak releases another video claiming 'destruction' of Indian posts

Pak releases another video claiming 'destruction' of Indian posts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The 27-second video was released a day after it claimed to have killed five Indian soldiers while retaliating to India's "unprovoked ceasefire violation" in Tatta Pani sector along the LoC.

Top LeT commander, 2 other terrorists killed in encounter

Top LeT commander, 2 other terrorists killed in encounter

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

The gunbattle broke out at Dardpora in Lolab area of Kupwara on Friday night after security forces launched a search operation there, the official said.

Army anticipates 'shallow infiltration' by terror groups

Army anticipates 'shallow infiltration' by terror groups

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

In the past, 'shallow infiltration' has been carried out by terror groups, in which either some army men were killed or damage was caused to an army installation, the officials said.

400 Days Of War In Ukraine And Counting

400 Days Of War In Ukraine And Counting

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Glimpses of 400 days of war in Ukraine.

2 BSF men killed, 14 injured as Pak violates truce days after DGMO talk

2 BSF men killed, 14 injured as Pak violates truce days after DGMO talk

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

The shelling was so intense that the deafening sound of mortar shell explosions was even heard in the Jammu city, residents said.

Firing from India killed a civilian along LoC: Pak army

Firing from India killed a civilian along LoC: Pak army

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Pakistan on Wednesday claimed a civilian was killed and his daughter injured due to "unprovoked" firing by Indian troops across the Line of Control.

5 injured in fresh ceasefire violations in Poonch

5 injured in fresh ceasefire violations in Poonch

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Hostilities at the border escalated on Saturday with fresh ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Rajouri and Poonch sectors on Eid.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

I will take back Kashmir, all of it: Bilawal Bhutto

I will take back Kashmir, all of it: Bilawal Bhutto

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Days after he vowed that Pakistan will take back entire Kashmir, the country's 'Gen Next' politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying Pakistan can retaliate "unlike his victims from Gujarat".

Fresh ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Poonch

Fresh ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Poonch

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire twice on Sunday by firing mortar shells, rockets and automatic weapons on forward Indian posts along the LoC in Poonch district, drawing retaliation from the Indian side.

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'But unlike Bond who killed an individual, Israel is killing a nation.'

Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani troops targeted Indian posts along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, forcing Indian forces to retaliate effectively.

India, Pak discuss ceasefire violations at DGMO-level talks

India, Pak discuss ceasefire violations at DGMO-level talks

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Amid escalation of cross-border firing in Jammu and Kashmir, top military officials of India and Pakistan on Tuesday discussed the ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and International Border but failed to address the issue.

Confirmed: Drone shot down by Pakistan made in China

Confirmed: Drone shot down by Pakistan made in China

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

In an embarrassing disclosure for Pakistan, Chinese official media reported that the "spy" drone Pakistani army shot down along the Line of Control, claiming it belonged to Indian security forces, was made in China.

Pakistan asks India to exercise restraint along LoC

Pakistan asks India to exercise restraint along LoC

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Amid escalation of ceasefire violations along the LoC, Pakistan has accused India of rejecting its efforts to preserve tranquility at the border and asked India to give peace a chance by "restraining" its forces.

Trigger-happy Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire again!

Trigger-happy Pakistan violates LoC ceasefire again!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

These fresh violations came after a gap of one month and four days along Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan refuses Eid sweets, India keeps Wagah gate shut

Pakistan refuses Eid sweets, India keeps Wagah gate shut

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

With tension prevailing on the border, the traditional exchange of sweets between the troops of India and Pakistan along the Wagah border in Punjab on Eid has been called off.

Pak shows white flags but doesn't turn up for flag meet

Pak shows white flags but doesn't turn up for flag meet

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Pakistan on Monday displayed white flags along the International Border in Samba sector possibly as a mark for having peace but it did not respond to calls for a flag meeting between border guards to de-escalate tensions.

Anxiety, insomnia: Firing in border areas leaves residents emotionally scarred

Anxiety, insomnia: Firing in border areas leaves residents emotionally scarred

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

The cross-border firing was severely affecting the mental health of those residing in border areas that witness death and destruction.

Putin Finds Ukrainians Tough Opponents

Putin Finds Ukrainians Tough Opponents

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Ukraine's intelligence chief says Russia is sending more troops into Kherson -- the largest city in Ukraine under Russian occupation -- and may be preparing to defend it against a Ukrainian counteroffensive, despite previously saying that Russian forces were leaving the city.

5 intruders shot dead along Pak border in Punjab: BSF

5 intruders shot dead along Pak border in Punjab: BSF

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

When asked to stop, the intruders fired on BSF troops who retaliated in self-defence. Subsequently, five intruders were shot dead, a BSF officer said.

Pak says 1 killed in ceasefire violation by India, summons envoy

Pak says 1 killed in ceasefire violation by India, summons envoy

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Foreign Office spokesperson tweeted that India violated the ceasefire agreement in Tandar, Sabzkot, Khuiratta, Baron, Bagsar and Khanjar areas.

'Pakistan never attacked civilians areas like this'

'Pakistan never attacked civilians areas like this'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Parkasho Devi has witnessed every conflict between India and Pakistan in the Arnia region which is situated five kilometres from the International Border, but feels that latest onslaught from the neighbouring country has been unprecedented one as even at the peak of hostilities civilian areas were not targeted the way they were being now.

Pakistan opens fire along LoC in Poonch, woman injured

Pakistan opens fire along LoC in Poonch, woman injured

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Pakistani troops on violated the ceasefire again and resorted to firing along LoC in Poonch district in which one woman suffered injuries.

Fresh ceasefire violation; 15th in 9 days

Fresh ceasefire violation; 15th in 9 days

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Pakistani troops opened heavy fire on Hamirpur and Balakote border belts along the Line of Control in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir and also pounded civilian areas of Mankote and Mendhar belts here, an army official said on Monday.

Jawans prepared to respond to ceasefire violations: Jaitley

Jawans prepared to respond to ceasefire violations: Jaitley

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

In a strong message to Pakistan, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday asserted that Indian armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any ceasefire violation by it.

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu again, civilians injured

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Jammu again, civilians injured

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Violating the ceasefire for the 14th time in the past 12 days, Pakistani troops on Friday targeted two border out posts along the International Border in Jammu sector drawing retaliation from Indian troops.

Our forces capable of responding to ceasefire violations: Jaitley

Our forces capable of responding to ceasefire violations: Jaitley

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said on Saturday the country's forces are capable of responding to ceasefire violations along the Line of Control by Pakistan.

Israel resumes airstrikes as five-hour temporary truce ends

Israel resumes airstrikes as five-hour temporary truce ends

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Israeli warplanes resumed bombings on Gaza after a five-hour truce ended abruptly with Hamas militants launching rocket attacks despite hectic diplomatic parleys to broker a ceasefire to end the 10 days of conflict that has killed 237 Palestinians.

What You Do When A Russian Tank Attacks

What You Do When A Russian Tank Attacks

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Russia's assault on Ukraine has now largely focused on the country's Donbas region, an area that includes two self-declared republics that Russia has supported since 2014.

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

Russian Missiles Deprive Kyiv Of Water

Russian Missiles Deprive Kyiv Of Water

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Russia has increased its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as winter looms.

Pakistan Rangers target posts along IB in Jammu

Pakistan Rangers target posts along IB in Jammu

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani Rangers on Thursday night resorted to small arms firing on border out-posts along the international border in Jammu, prompting BSF to retaliate.

It was a night of horror, say villagers living along LoC

It was a night of horror, say villagers living along LoC

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

It was apparently a night of horror in Arnia village of RS Pura sector in Jammu district, situated five kilometre from the International Border, when Pakistani troops resorted to high calibre mortar shelling on the civilian areas, leaving five dead and 34 injured.

Pak targets 16 Indian posts, ninth violation in four days

Pak targets 16 Indian posts, ninth violation in four days

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Violating the ceasefire for the ninth time in the past four days, Pakistani troops targeted 16 Indian forward posts and civilian areas along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir resulting in heavy exchanges.

'They want to suffocate our voices'

'They want to suffocate our voices'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Farmers have been sent notices in which the government is threatening that if you will join the movement, then we will impound your ancestral properties.' 'We will seal your bank accounts.' 'We will revoke the passports of your kids.'

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.

Drone row, border tension: Days after talks, India, Pak back to old ways

Drone row, border tension: Days after talks, India, Pak back to old ways

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Barely a week after Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan broke the deadlock and decided to re-engage, the two countries were back to a blame game over ceasefire violations with both sides lodging protest with each other.

Indian Army destroys 7 military posts across LoC

Indian Army destroys 7 military posts across LoC

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations admitted three casualties among their troops at Rakhchakri in Rawalakot.