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Alert along LoC after Pak's ISI uses drones to drop weapons

Alert along LoC after Pak's ISI uses drones to drop weapons

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The terrorists holed up in the Kashmir valley have been facing acute shortage of arms and ammunition and they are desperately looking for some help from across the border for the same.

Police encounters are common in India

Police encounters are common in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Some police encounters that stunned India.

Pakistan's Parliament to reconvene on Monday to elect new PM

Pakistan's Parliament to reconvene on Monday to elect new PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Pakistan's Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday nominated himself for the post of prime minister, while Imran Khan's party threatened to withdraw its lawmakers from Parliament if the former Punjab chief minister was allowed to contest the election for the top post on Monday.

Welcome back to 'purana Pakistan': Bilawal on Imran's ouster

Welcome back to 'purana Pakistan': Bilawal on Imran's ouster

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

'We welcome (you) back to the purana Pakistan,' top Opposition leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Sunday, as he took a jibe at ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan following the adoption of a no-confidence vote against him.

Modi needs to treat Pakistan like a Test, not a T20 game

Modi needs to treat Pakistan like a Test, not a T20 game

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Modi has been wrong in thinking that he can influence people and win friends in Pakistan through his high-octane brand of diplomacy. That is why his Pakistan policy that started off on the high note of saree-and-shawl diplomacy now threatens to end with a whimper with cloak-and-dagger games, says Rajeev Sharma.

Jammu IAF base attack: Use of 'pressure fuse' hints at role of Pak army, ISI

Jammu IAF base attack: Use of 'pressure fuse' hints at role of Pak army, ISI

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The IED that pierced the rooftop of one of the IAF buildings at the Jammu airport carried less than one kg of RDX and a cocktail of other chemicals whereas the one that was dropped on the ground contained a little over one kg of the deadly explosives along with some ball bearings.

'If Pandits move out of Kashmir, it's like surrendering to terrorists'

'If Pandits move out of Kashmir, it's like surrendering to terrorists'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

'We do not want Kashmiri Pandits to migrate from Kashmir.'

Pakistan bats for PM-Sharif meeting to 'build trust'

Pakistan bats for PM-Sharif meeting to 'build trust'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Pakistan on Friday said a meeting between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his Indian counterpart on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly would be an "useful opportunity" to build trust and consolidate ties.

Army says Pak pushing infiltrators, captures two

Army says Pak pushing infiltrators, captures two

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

In the video clip, the captured Pakistani nationals identified themselves as Mohammad Khalil and Mohammad Nazim, hailing from Rawalpindi area of Pakistan.

Pathankot probe: Pakistan's JIT team holds meetings with NIA officers

Pathankot probe: Pakistan's JIT team holds meetings with NIA officers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The five-member team will be given a detailed presentation before they visit the attack site on Tuesday.

Pakistan has blood all over its hands: US expert

Pakistan has blood all over its hands: US expert

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

"They support terror operations in India with terrorist organisations. They support the Haqqani network and the Taliban in conducting operations against the United States and NATO and Afghanistan. They've got blood all over their hands with the casualties," General (Retd) Jack Keane said.

'US has failed to hold Pakistan's feet to the fire'

'US has failed to hold Pakistan's feet to the fire'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

'Part of the problem lies in the US failure to stay focused on the goal of convincing Pakistan to crack down on terrorists that attack India.'

'We should be posing tough questions to Pakistan'

'We should be posing tough questions to Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

'They bluff and lie repeatedly and we swallow their lies.' 'Because we are soft and polite, we get into a mess of our own making.'

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.

China blocks India-US bid for UN blacklist of Masood Azhar's brother

China blocks India-US bid for UN blacklist of Masood Azhar's brother

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

China has blocked a proposal by the US and India at the United Nations to blacklist Abdul Rauf Azhar, the brother of Jaish-e Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and the deputy chief of the Pakistan-based terror group, in the second such move by Beijing in less than two months.

Pathankot locals scramble to catch a glimpse of 'ISI ka Banda'

Pathankot locals scramble to catch a glimpse of 'ISI ka Banda'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

As Inter-Services Intelligence, the notorious Pakistan spy agency infamous for its clandestine support to most of the major terror attacks in India, made its maiden overt presence on Indian soil, curious citizens tried to catch a glimpse of "ISI ka Banda" (the ISI man).

US Seals were ready if Pak failed to free Boyle family: Report

US Seals were ready if Pak failed to free Boyle family: Report

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The US were ready to mount an operation inside Pakistan, similar to the covert raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

Days after 'warning', Imran asks Modi to 'give peace a chance'

Days after 'warning', Imran asks Modi to 'give peace a chance'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Khan's remarks came a day after Modi in a rally in Rajasthan said, "There is consensus in the entire world against terrorism. We are moving ahead with strength to punish the perpetrators of terrorism..."

'Moles inside terror camps sent info for Balakot strike'

'Moles inside terror camps sent info for Balakot strike'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'Crucial intelligence was obtained by a R&AW operative from a couple of moles inside the camps four days before the Balakot operation.'

2 more suspected ISI agents arrested; kin cry foul

2 more suspected ISI agents arrested; kin cry foul

Rediff.com4 May 2017

ATS officials seized a cellphone and Rs 71.57 lakh in cash from the house of Qureshi,

'When relations improve, Kulbhushan Jadhav will return'

'When relations improve, Kulbhushan Jadhav will return'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

'Kulbhushan Jadhav is a very sad case.' 'I think Pakistan handled this issue very clumsily.' 'They gave too much of publicity and also said that they will hang him.' 'Now obviously, they are not going to hang him.'

US troops embedded with Pak forces: WikiLeaks

US troops embedded with Pak forces: WikiLeaks

Rediff.com21 May 2011

Contrary to Pakistani military's persistent assertion that it will not allow foreign troops to operate within the country, United States special forces were embedded with Pakistani troops for intelligence gathering and were also deployed on joint operations in their territory, according to secret US diplomatic cables.

8 Indian mission staffers' identity compromised; branded as 'agents'

8 Indian mission staffers' identity compromised; branded as 'agents'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The Dawn reported that the alleged Indian intelligence personnel, whose cover was blown off in the media leak include commercial counsellor Rajesh Kumar Agnihotri, first secretary, press and culture Balbir Singh, first secretary, commercial Anurag Singh, visa attache Amardeep Singh Bhatti, visa assistants Dharmedra, Vijay Kumar Verma and Madhavan Nanda Kumar, and assistant, personnel welfare office Jayabalan Senthil.

'US confronted Pak on Mullah Omar's Karachi hospitalisation'

'US confronted Pak on Mullah Omar's Karachi hospitalisation'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The United States long-suspected Pakistan of sheltering Mullah Omar and even confronted then President Asif Ali Zardari in 2011

PDP's Parra was an asset of Pak-based terror groups: Chargesheet

PDP's Parra was an asset of Pak-based terror groups: Chargesheet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

The chargesheet highlighted his links to Pakistan-trained Abu Dujana and Abu Qassim, who were killed in separate encounters with security forces, and went on to allege that he used to meet them personally as well as through Over Ground Workers.

Navy rejects Pak's claim of pushing back Indian subs

Navy rejects Pak's claim of pushing back Indian subs

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Pakistan Navy said it detected the presence of Indian submarines in the southern parts of Pakistani waters...and restricted their activity,

How Balakot won Modi 2019 election

How Balakot won Modi 2019 election

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'I will need a few more pictures, sir, can I get some time from you for a more extended photo shoot?' asked Singh. Modi, ever-obliging before the camera, laughed. 'Sure, but let us plan to do it after my swearing-in is over in May!' The Balakot effect was evident. A fascinating excerpt from Rajdeep Sardesai's 2019: How Modi Won India.

Bumrah is the smartest fast bowler, says Akhtar

Bumrah is the smartest fast bowler, says Akhtar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Bumrah has mastered the art we Pakistanis used to have once: Akhtar

Imran Khan in US, will meet Trump on Monday

Imran Khan in US, will meet Trump on Monday

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Nawaz Sharif was the last Pakistani prime minister to visit the US on an official trip in October 2015.

2 arrested in connection with blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

2 arrested in connection with blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Pakistani security agencies on Thursday arrested two suspects involved in the car bomb blast outside the house of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind and chief of the banned Jamat-ud-Dawah (JuD) Hafiz Saeed, an official said.

Army developing ways to deal with drone threats: Gen Naravane

Army developing ways to deal with drone threats: Gen Naravane

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Easy availability of drones has increased the complexity of security challenges and the Indian military is developing capabilities to effectively deal with the threats, be it from State-sponsored elements or by states themselves, Army Chief Gen M M Naravane said on Thursday.

Afghanistan's Winter of Discontent

Afghanistan's Winter of Discontent

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Cut off from the world and having to contend with an orthodox and repressive Taliban government, Afghans are facing the brunt of Pakistan's decades old policy of nurturing militant groups, note Harsh V Pant and Kriti M Shah four months after the Taliban took Kabul.

CIA chief in Pak rushes back to US

CIA chief in Pak rushes back to US

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

The top Central Intelligence Agency official in Pakistan has been called back home from Islamabad after his cover was blown allegedly by the Inter Services Intelligence, resulting in a serious threat to his life. The 'purposeful' leaking of identity of the CIA station chief in Islamabad -- named in Pakistani media as Jonathan Banks -- allegedly by the Inter Services Intelligence is in retaliation of a lawsuit filed against the Pakistani spy agency's chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha.

Raazi: A self-important, self-applauding thriller

Raazi: A self-important, self-applauding thriller

Rediff.com11 May 2018

'Oddly enough, everything Raazi cannot explain or put a finger on, it glosses over in the name of patriotism or watan-love; glorifying thereby the very sentiment it had set out to mock.' 'This is the unique tragedy of the film: it becomes less of a counterpoint to pseudo-patriotism and more of a companion piece,' says Sreehari Nair.

Osama planned major attacks in Pakistan: Report

Osama planned major attacks in Pakistan: Report

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden had planned to mount indiscriminate attacks on the Pakistani soil before his death in a covert United Stated raid in Abbottabad, the documents seized by the Americans from the slain terrorist's compound in the Pakistani garrison city have suggested. The Central Intelligence Agency shared intelligence about possible Al Qaeda attacks inside Pakistan when officials of the two countries met to explore the way forward in resetting bilateral ties.

Why Pak army chief is talking about peace...

Why Pak army chief is talking about peace...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'The picture only looks worse from where Bajwa sits.' 'He sees a domineering India to the east, an unravelling Afghanistan and a complex Iran to the west, an overbearing China on the north and a US which is no longer an ally,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

ISI wanted Jaish to carry out Pulwama-like attack

ISI wanted Jaish to carry out Pulwama-like attack

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Senior government sources said the charge of carrying out a Pulwama scale terror attack bigger was given to the Jaish-e-Mohammed headed by Maulana Masood Azhar by Pakistan Army's Inter-Services Intelligence.

2 missing Indian clerics in Pakistan traced, to return home on Monday

2 missing Indian clerics in Pakistan traced, to return home on Monday

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Pakistan's intelligence agency detained bothe the clericks for their alleged links with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, official sources said on Saturday.

JeM terrorist involved in killing JK BJP leader gunned down

JeM terrorist involved in killing JK BJP leader gunned down

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

This is the second encounter in the district in as many days.

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Washington is signalling to Delhi that it can rely on American support in any great game vis-a-vis China. Delhi shouldn't fall into the trap, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.