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Guns fall silent, but border villagers refuse to return home

Guns fall silent, but border villagers refuse to return home

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Over two dozen "unprovoked" ceasefire violations by Pakistan have been reported after the army announced that it carried out surgical strikes on terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control.

'Army should carry out Myanmar-style ops required in PoK'

'Army should carry out Myanmar-style ops required in PoK'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Army should be allowed to enter PoK and destroy the training camps set up by Pakistan, said Ravinder Raina, BJP MLA from Sunderbani.

Why Veere Di Wedding and Raazi worked

Why Veere Di Wedding and Raazi worked

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Both Raazi and Veere Di Wedding are interesting films that worked. There is no point reading a trend in them, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Why not a Victory in Bangladesh Day?

Why not a Victory in Bangladesh Day?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

'The failure to remember the martyrs on a grand scale is a national problem. As a nation-State, India time and again fails to honour its true heroes: The men in uniform.'

What message is Trump sending Imran?

What message is Trump sending Imran?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

'The US appears to think that Pakistan is highly vulnerable today due to its economic crisis and one more turn of the screw may bring about desired results,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'ISI controlled Osama's Abbottabad compound'

'ISI controlled Osama's Abbottabad compound'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh claims that ISI got hold of bin Laden in 2006 after paying bribes to some of the tribal leaders

Baloch leaders thank PM Modi for I-Day speech

Baloch leaders thank PM Modi for I-Day speech

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Brahumdagh Bugti, president of the Baloch Republican Party hoped that the Indian government, Indian media and the whole Indian nation would not only raise their voices for the Baloch nation, but also strive to help practically the Baloch independence movement.

Pakistan-backed 'non-state actors' behind Pathankot attack: Parrikar

Pakistan-backed 'non-state actors' behind Pathankot attack: Parrikar

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Parrikar refused to share further details about the attack, saying the NIA is already investigating the matter.

Kashmir is never going to be part of Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah

Kashmir is never going to be part of Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

National Conference leader and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah has rejected the notion that the threat of a nuclear war would solve the Kashmir issue, asserting that the region would never be a part of Pakistan and dialogue is the best way to "move forward".

Pak targets Indian posts along Poonch, Samba

Pak targets Indian posts along Poonch, Samba

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

The latest ceasefire violations -- the tenth and eleventh in less than a week -- has come a day after an Army jawan was killed when Pakistani troops opened fire at forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district.

2018 is a moneyspinner year for Indian cinema

2018 is a moneyspinner year for Indian cinema

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

After a miserable two years of flopping films and stagnant revenues, what has changed for the film industry?

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.

Pakistani soldier shares details about Capt Kalia's death

Pakistani soldier shares details about Capt Kalia's death

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

A video purportedly showing a Pakistani soldier sharing details of an encounter in which Captain Saurabh Kalia was killed in 1999 just before the Kargil war broke out has emerged, sparking a fresh debate on his death amid allegations that he was brutally tortured.

Pak troops kill 3 Indian jawans, body of 1 mutilated

Pak troops kill 3 Indian jawans, body of 1 mutilated

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

This is the second such incident of mutilation of the body of an Indian soldier on the LoC since October 29.

LoC killing: India cannot be cowed down by deceit, says Sonia

LoC killing: India cannot be cowed down by deceit, says Sonia

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Closing ranks, Political parties bristled with outrage over the killing of five Indian soldiers by Pakistan with Congress President Sonia Gandhi declaring that India could not be cowed down by such "blatant acts of deceit".

Pakistan 'haven' for several Islamist terror groups: US report

Pakistan 'haven' for several Islamist terror groups: US report

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Pakistan is a 'haven' for several Islamist terror groups and successive Pakistani governments are widely believed to have supported some outfits.

Bangladesh SC upholds Jamaat leader's death sentence

Bangladesh SC upholds Jamaat leader's death sentence

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Monday upheld the death sentence handed down to a fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami stalwart for committing mass murder and crimes against humanity during the 1971 liberation war against Pakistan.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

Time for India to talk directly to Pakistan army

Time for India to talk directly to Pakistan army

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

'The Modi government will be wasting its time talking to Nawaz Sharif.' 'It would be better if it were to open a direct channel with the Pakistan army,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Can India defeat Pakistan in war today?

Can India defeat Pakistan in war today?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'At this point, neither the army or the IAF has that immediate, punitive deterrent power against Pakistan.' 'Forget a three-week war; on the LoC, where the action is, Pakistan has until now fielded better infantry weapons, body armour, sniper rifles, and matching artillery' points out Shekhar Gupta.

'Down Down Pakistan', 'Free Balochistan' chants for Sharif outside UNGA

'Down Down Pakistan', 'Free Balochistan' chants for Sharif outside UNGA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The protestors converged across the street from the world body's headquarters to condemn atrocities and human rights violations by Pakistan just as Sharif was addressing the General Debate of the General Assembly.

'300 terrorists waiting to infiltrate into India from PoK'

'300 terrorists waiting to infiltrate into India from PoK'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Intelligence agencies have gathered pin-pointed information about the locations of the camps, exact strength of each of the camp and which camp is in operation under direct supervision of which formation of Pakistan Army

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.

Talking terror to Pakistan only agenda of Sunday's meeting

Talking terror to Pakistan only agenda of Sunday's meeting

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

If the talks fail to move forward -- as is most likely -- India has retained the option of unleashing a disproportionate response in the coming weeks on the border, reveals Nitin A Gokhale.

'3 locals helped carry out the Mumbai terror attacks'

'3 locals helped carry out the Mumbai terror attacks'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Saroj Kumar Rath, author of the newly-published book Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks, speaks to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

6 killed in 2 days as Pak intensifies shelling, India protests

6 killed in 2 days as Pak intensifies shelling, India protests

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

A woman was killed and five persons were injured on Sunday as Pakistani troops intensified shelling on border posts and civilian area in Poonch and Rajouri in continued ceasefire violations that have claimed six lives in two days, drawing strong protest from India.

Ranveer-Sara, Varun-Katrina: Like Bollywood's new jodis? VOTE!

Ranveer-Sara, Varun-Katrina: Like Bollywood's new jodis? VOTE!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Are you looking forward to Bollywood's new love stories?

War and Pakistan's 3rd front

War and Pakistan's 3rd front

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

India is not making a choice of war over peace. Rather it is at war, a war thrust on it by a sick militaristic State, says Sankrant Sanu.

A Season of Spies

A Season of Spies

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

'Raazi is being hailed for breaking the glass ceiling for Daughters of Bollywood Inc,' says Sunil Sethi.

Pak is Al Qaeda's 'home': US lawmakers

Pak is Al Qaeda's 'home': US lawmakers

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Al Qaeda 'had been preparing to spread its ideology to India', says Bruce Hoffman, Director Center for Security Studies at Georgetown University.

India salutes its fallen heroes on Kargil anniversary

India salutes its fallen heroes on Kargil anniversary

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

India is observing the sixteenth anniversary of the Kargil War this week.

Pak releases soldier who 'inadvertently' crossed LoC last year

Pak releases soldier who 'inadvertently' crossed LoC last year

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Chandu Chavan's family said as he is now released, the ashes of his grandmother can finally be immersed in a river.

Army's Northern Command celebrates 68th Infantry Day

Army's Northern Command celebrates 68th Infantry Day

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

To honour the supreme sacrifice of the infantry in fighting the Pakistani raiders in Jammu and Kashmir in 1947, the Indian Army on Tuesday celebrated its 68th Infantry Day with traditional solemnity and gaiety all across the Northern Command.

Will Pakistan survive?

Will Pakistan survive?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

'Pakistan is paying the price for ignoring secularism. In seeking to be ever more Muslim to define its nationhood, it has become a terrorist haven.'

Our restraint should not be taken for granted: India to Pak

Our restraint should not be taken for granted: India to Pak

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Blaming Pakistan for killing of its five soldiers on August 6 in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, India on Monday said its restraint should not be taken for granted and that the incident will have consequence on the relationship with the neighbouring country.

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.

'Ignoring presence of terror sanctuaries was a mistake': Pak diplomat

'Ignoring presence of terror sanctuaries was a mistake': Pak diplomat

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Pakistan made an "error" in ignoring terrorist sanctuaries in its tribal areas, a senior Pakistani diplomat said.

India, Pak agree for third round of talks on bilateral issues

India, Pak agree for third round of talks on bilateral issues

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

India and Pakistan on Tuesday agreed to hold a third round of meetings on outstanding bilateral issues in next two to three months, after a small pause in the wake of the beheading of Indian soldiers by the Pakistani army in January.

'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.

More Amazing movies, coming up in 2018

More Amazing movies, coming up in 2018

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Horror, drama, romance and action... it's all on your plate this year!