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Terror, ways to prevent it focus of NSA-level talks

Terror, ways to prevent it focus of NSA-level talks

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

"The stand of the government, I have told you very clearly and categorically, is that it is a talk on terror," Telecom minister said.

PM celebrates Diwali with troops in J-K's Rajouri

PM celebrates Diwali with troops in J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Modi visited the border district in Jammu region, his first to Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, coinciding with Infantry Day celebrations.

Pak violates ceasefire along IB in Jammu, targets forward posts

Pak violates ceasefire along IB in Jammu, targets forward posts

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistani Rangers on Sunday resorted to small arms firing on forward Border Outposts along the international border in Jammu district.

Top Taliban commander Fazlullah killed?

Top Taliban commander Fazlullah killed?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Although the report could not be confirmed, sources in the Pakistan army said that the troops had intercepted a phone call of Fazlullah, which indicated that he was hiding in Swat.

'Risk of India-Pak military confrontation has increased'

'Risk of India-Pak military confrontation has increased'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

'The general perspective -- certainly on Capitol Hill and Congress -- the love for India, the positive feeling for India still focuses on India as a democracy.' 'The more that Indian democracy and its pluralistic features is called into question by Indians, the more that same debate will replay back here.'

'Modiji, please don't try our patience'

'Modiji, please don't try our patience'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'If we are terrorists and Pakistanis and Khalistanis, why did your home minister talk to our core committee leaders?'

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The statements made by the opposition parties after the preemptive air strike on terror camps have made only people of Pakistan happy, he claimed.

BSF, Pak Rangers meet amid firing in Samba

BSF, Pak Rangers meet amid firing in Samba

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

In the backdrop of the night-long firing by Pakistan Rangers targeting civilians areas and BoPs, BSF troops and the Rangers on Friday held a commandant-level flag-meeting along International Border in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir, during which they impressed upon each other to respect the ceasefire.

'It is not so much about dropping bombs on a target, it is the effect that that bomb creates'

'It is not so much about dropping bombs on a target, it is the effect that that bomb creates'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'The Balakot mission was an act of political signaling that India is willing to raise the price that the Pakistani State has to pay in order to support terrorism.'

Suicide car bombing in Peshawar kills 50

Suicide car bombing in Peshawar kills 50

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

A mini bus packed with explosives was on Friday detonated at a crowded market in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province's provincial capital of Peshawar, killing at least 15 people and wounding 40 others.

We die a little every day, say villagers living near Indo-Pak border

We die a little every day, say villagers living near Indo-Pak border

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

An uneasy calm prevailed in the Indian village along the International Border in Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir with residents reluctant to return fearing cross-border firing from Pakistan.

4 children, woman injured in Pak firing in Jammu

4 children, woman injured in Pak firing in Jammu

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Four children and a woman were among five persons injured in the unprovoked Pakistan firing on the international border in the Pragwal area of Akhnoor sector of Jammu region on Thursday.

No one can dilute AFSPA: Shah on Congress manifesto

No one can dilute AFSPA: Shah on Congress manifesto

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

"This is Narendra Modi government, nobody can dilute the AFSPA as we are standing like a rock behind the security forces, protecting (our) border," Shah asserted.

Pakistani troops pound Indian posts along LoC

Pakistani troops pound Indian posts along LoC

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

"Pakistani soldiers opened unprovoked firing on Indian posts in Doda Battalion forward area of Poonch district at around 0930 hours today (on Tuesday)," Defence spokesman S N Acharya said.

Hizbul, JeM used children in Kashmir during clashes: UN report

Hizbul, JeM used children in Kashmir during clashes: UN report

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The report covers 20 countries, including war-torn Syria, Afghanistan, and Yemen and also the situation in India, the Philippines and Nigeria.

Women's WC: Mithali Raj's father, Ganguly confident that India can win

Women's WC: Mithali Raj's father, Ganguly confident that India can win

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

India will meet England in the final of the ICC Women's World Cup on Sunday at Lords.

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.

Focus on 'atrocities' by Pak, not Maharashtra: Shiv Sena tells PM

Focus on 'atrocities' by Pak, not Maharashtra: Shiv Sena tells PM

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Shiv Sena on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of ceasefire violations by Pakistan, saying he should focus on stopping the "atrocities" by the neighbouring country and not Maharashtra politics.

ESPN Star pay $1bn for Twenty20 Champions League

ESPN Star pay $1bn for Twenty20 Champions League

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

ESPN Star Sports will shell out nearly $1 billion (570 million pounds) for the commercial and marketing rights for the Twenty20 Champions League.

2 killed in Karnataka; anti-CAA protests grip India

2 killed in Karnataka; anti-CAA protests grip India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Defying prohibitory orders, protests were held in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and several other cities. Protesters, mostly students and activists, were detained on a large scale in national capital and other places.

Pakistani troops fire mortar bombs on border posts in Jammu

Pakistani troops fire mortar bombs on border posts in Jammu

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Violating the ceasefire yet again, Pakistani Rangers resorted to firing of mortar bombs on border out posts along the International Border in Jammu district.

How India must counter Chinese moves in Balochistan

How India must counter Chinese moves in Balochistan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Gwadar port India is hardly taking any note of developments in Balochistan. To counter and restrict China influence there, India needs to aggressively move forward on further consolidating its friendly relationship with Iran and Afghanistan, says Abhay Jere.

Siachen glacier is open to public now

Siachen glacier is open to public now

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Trekkers can now go up the icy heights of the second largest glacier in the mighty Karakoram range in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, a dreaded place till four years ago because of continuous shelling from Pakistan.

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.

One killed in Srinagar as BSF opens fire on protesters

One killed in Srinagar as BSF opens fire on protesters

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

Following the incident, tension gripped the area and all shops have been shut down, the official said.

Indian Army strikes back, destroys Pakistani posts along LoC

Indian Army strikes back, destroys Pakistani posts along LoC

Rediff.com23 May 2017

A top army official said on Tuesday that the assaults were carried out recently as Pakistani posts were supporting infiltration inside India.

Clashes break in Srinagar amid strike by separatists; 2 hurt

Clashes break in Srinagar amid strike by separatists; 2 hurt

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Violent clashes broke out between a group of youths and security forces in parts of the city on Saturday, leaving a youth and a policeman injured in stone pelting as separatist groups called a strike in Srinagar condemning the police action on Jamia Masjid on Friday.

OVL in fray for Libyan gas fields

OVL in fray for Libyan gas fields

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

ONGC Videsh (OVL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), is eyeing more gas fields in Libya.

Asal Uttar, The Battle That Changed The 1965 War

Asal Uttar, The Battle That Changed The 1965 War

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

'News is rife that Pakistan will attack the next day. They have no idea that this is where they will take on the might of 1 Armoured Division of Pakistan in a three-day bloody battle that will be remembered in military history as the Battle of Asal Uttar.' Rachna Bisht Rawat salutes the brave men turned the tide of the '65 war.

What you must know about Handwara anti-terror operation

What you must know about Handwara anti-terror operation

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), former general officer in commanding, 15 Corps, explains what may have happened during the Indian Army's anti-terrorist operation in Kashmir in which four soldiers and one policemen, including the commanding officer 21 Rashtriya Rifles, made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland.

UP official under ATS radar for leaking Army info to 'Major'

UP official under ATS radar for leaking Army info to 'Major'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

A stenographer in the office of a sub-divisional magistrate in Jhansi was allegedly passing on sensitive information about the army illegally since 2009

'Chinese adventures have misfired'

'Chinese adventures have misfired'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'The Chinese thought India would back off. 'They did not expect such a firm Indian response to their expansionist manoeuvre.'

Pak: 8 al Qaeda men arrested

Pak: 8 al Qaeda men arrested

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

Sherpao said the breakthrough in the case came after the mobile phone sets attached to the shells were "decoded" and the contact numbers of the "culprits" were obtained and the owners traced.

2 terrorists, 1 BSF man killed in attack on army, BSF camps in Baramulla

2 terrorists, 1 BSF man killed in attack on army, BSF camps in Baramulla

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The incident took place when the terrorists launched a 'fidayeen' (suicide) attack on 46 Rashtriya Rifles army camp in Baramulla district of north Kashmir. The camp is located on the outskirts of Baramulla city, 54 kilometre from Srinagar.

Braving war-like conditions, Navy rescues 800 from Yemen

Braving war-like conditions, Navy rescues 800 from Yemen

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Around 1,350 Indians have been evacuated from Yemen and efforts are on to rescue over 2,000 others from various parts of the strife-torn country where situation has deteriorated significantly due to escalation in fighting between warring groups.

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.

Army chief visits Nagrota camp; combing operations on

Army chief visits Nagrota camp; combing operations on

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag on Wednesday visited the Nagrota-based 16 Corps headquarters and was briefed about Tuesday's terror attack in which seven officers and jawans were killed, even as combing operation to flush out any remaining militant continued.

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires on 13 border outposts

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires on 13 border outposts

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Pakistani rangers violated ceasefire on Thursday again by firing on 13 border outposts in Samba sector, drawing retaliation from the Border Security Force.

Gloom descends on village as martyred Mandeep Singh is laid to rest

Gloom descends on village as martyred Mandeep Singh is laid to rest

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

The residents of the village will not celebrate Diwali as a mark of tribute to the army soldier who was killed and mutilated by Pakistani terrorists.

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