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CRPF jawan kills 2 colleagues in Srinagar

CRPF jawan kills 2 colleagues in Srinagar

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

The cause of the incident is being investigated.

'An honourable army doesn't fight with stones, batons, spikes'

'An honourable army doesn't fight with stones, batons, spikes'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'I am ashamed we are dealing with such adversaries.'

Jawan's video: Battalion CO, deputy transferred to northeast

Jawan's video: Battalion CO, deputy transferred to northeast

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The Border Security Force has transferred the Commanding Officer and the deputy of a battalion whose jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav recently alleged that poor quality food was being given to troops posted along the border.

Pak anti-govt protesters march on; shots fired at Imran

Pak anti-govt protesters march on; shots fired at Imran

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Determined to oust Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, tens of thousands of protesters on Friday marched towards the capital in two separate convoys as clashes erupted with opposition leader Imran Khan claiming that ruling PML-N activists fired at his vehicle.

Govt plans to relieve border troops from internal security duties

Govt plans to relieve border troops from internal security duties

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

According to the proposal, the MHA is working on a new 'model' where the burden of internal security duties, including conduct of elections, will be largely borne by the country's largest paramilitary force, the CRPF.

'Burhan Wani or Lt Ummer Fayaz? Kashmiris have to decide'

'Burhan Wani or Lt Ummer Fayaz? Kashmiris have to decide'

Rediff.com19 May 2017

'100 Fayazs will bring a change in Kashmir, that's why they don't want a Fayaz.'

Let it end, say people in J-K as tension escalates after air strikes

Let it end, say people in J-K as tension escalates after air strikes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Villagers along the Line of Control in Poonch and Rajouri have been asked to shift immediately inside the bunkers in case of shelling from across the border.

China at it again! Troops intrude into Arunachal, camp for 2 days

China at it again! Troops intrude into Arunachal, camp for 2 days

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

In yet another face-off with Indian soldiers, Chinese troops had come more than 20 kilometres inside the Indian territory in Chaglagam area of Arunachal Pradesh on August 13 and stayed there for over two days.

What's it like to be in disconnected Kashmir

What's it like to be in disconnected Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

An eerie silence prevails with concertina wire barricades laid on deserted streets and police and armed forces personnel allowing civilians to move only after thorough checking.

Should India boycott World Cup match against Pakistan?

Should India boycott World Cup match against Pakistan?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

India is scheduled to play against Pakistan in their 2019 World Cup match in Manchester on June 16.

After exam paper leak, Thane police claims to have busted an Army recruitment racket

After exam paper leak, Thane police claims to have busted an Army recruitment racket

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

At least 18 suspects, including a retired serviceman and a paramilitary personnel, have been arrested during raids in Maharashtra and Goa since midnight on Saturday.

Our forces are giving befitting reply to terror attacks: Rajnath

Our forces are giving befitting reply to terror attacks: Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Singh's comments came hours after a Border Security Force and adjoining army camps in Baramulla were attacked by heavily armed militants on Sunday night.

An army is only as good as its officers!

An army is only as good as its officers!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

'Our political leadership needs to grasp that there is a difference between a soldier, policeman, trained private security guard and a chowkidar, though all of them provide security.' 'The cross border raids by the army could not be taken by the Central Reserve Police Force, for sure!'

Pak fires on forward areas along LoC, Indian troops retaliate

Pak fires on forward areas along LoC, Indian troops retaliate

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The Pakistani army again violated the ceasefire on Tuesday by firing on forward areas along the Line of Control in Poonch district, prompting Indian troops to retaliate.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 10 images

Security tightened as PM Modi set to address rally in Srinagar

Security tightened as PM Modi set to address rally in Srinagar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Srinagar is under a massive security blanket for the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's poll rally on Monday afternoon.

PHOTOS: The everyday 'battle' at Wagah border

PHOTOS: The everyday 'battle' at Wagah border

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Sunday evening brought blood and tears to the Wagah border thanks to the suicide attack in which at least 61 people died, but the checkpost has many evocative and positive memories for peaceniks on both sides of the border.

NSG to carry out anti-terror ops in J&K soon

NSG to carry out anti-terror ops in J&K soon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The decision for their deployment in counter-terror operations was taken by the Union Home Ministry recently and they will be put to use soon after their acclimatisation programme is over, the officials said.

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

'Don't underestimate efforts of jawans in Uttarakhand'

'Don't underestimate efforts of jawans in Uttarakhand'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Rejecting criticism of tardy relief operations in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand, Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram has said government was making all efforts and complimented armed forces personnel for their untiring efforts in rescuing the stranded people.

When Biju Patnaik reached out to US to counter China

When Biju Patnaik reached out to US to counter China

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Rup Narayan Das reveals the towering Odisha leader's role in improving national security after the 1962 War with China.

20 big quotes from PM Modi's I-Day speech

20 big quotes from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the customary Independence Day address to the nation after unfurling the Tricolour at the Red Fort. India is marking its 74th Independence Day under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Death toll in China ship tragedy climbs to 434

Death toll in China ship tragedy climbs to 434

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The death toll in the ship capsize in Yangtze River, China's worst shipping disaster in 70 years, rose to 434 after two more bodies were found on Monday.

What I learnt in Srinagar

What I learnt in Srinagar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'There are no multiplexes, not a single cinema hall and no malls.' 'Because the government in Delhi constantly cuts off mobile services, there is no app-based economy in Srinagar.' 'There are 403 news channels in India, but there is none in Kashmir,' notes Aakar Patel after a journey to the Kashmir valley.

Doval shares a meal with Kashmiris in Shopian

Doval shares a meal with Kashmiris in Shopian

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Doval was seen eating food on a footpath outside closed shops and talking to locals.

10 terrorists, one jawan killed in encounter in Uri

10 terrorists, one jawan killed in encounter in Uri

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Army killed 10 terrorists in Lachipura area of Uri sector and foiled an infiltration bid.

Exam paper leak: Army orders high-level court of inquiry

Exam paper leak: Army orders high-level court of inquiry

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The CoI was ordered by Southern Command of the Army and it will also examine any possible involvement of the serving personnel of the Army.

Terror on the tracks: A deadly history of attacks on trains

Terror on the tracks: A deadly history of attacks on trains

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Here are some of the worst terror attacks in recent history with trains and passengers as intended targets.

'OROP for jawans is justified. Not so much for officers'

'OROP for jawans is justified. Not so much for officers'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

'It is important to make a clear distinction between the officers and jawans. The officers retire at 54 and with two extensions can go up to 58 years before they go home. A jawan on the other hand retires at 38. Therefore, to portray a picture that all army men retire young is wrong.'

The only voices of 'India' Kashmir hears are on TV

The only voices of 'India' Kashmir hears are on TV

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

'The bloodthirsty rhetoric of chicken-hawk TV anchors are the worst contributors to Kashmiri alienation.' 'If this implacable hatred is the authentic voice of India, Kashmiris argue, who can hope for peace?' asks Mihir S Sharma.

After 3 days, curfew relaxed in parts of Jammu

After 3 days, curfew relaxed in parts of Jammu

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The authorities urged the people to maintain peace and tranquility and do not allow the miscreants to create any trouble in their respective areas.

Why risks, costs of China's BRI projects in Pak are soaring

Why risks, costs of China's BRI projects in Pak are soaring

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Beijing's political risks are also escalating because of a renewed wave of public anger in many parts of Balochistan against human rights abuses by Pakistani troops deployed to crush the low-intensity insurgency in the province, the report said.

Dalai Lama reaches Tawang, to stay for 4 days

Dalai Lama reaches Tawang, to stay for 4 days

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

The Tibetan leader was to reach Tawang by chopper on April 4 but due to bad weather, he travel over 550 km by road from Guwahati to reach Tawang.

Centre rushes reinforcements to riot-hit Muzaffarnagar

Centre rushes reinforcements to riot-hit Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The Manmohan Singh government has agreed to provide 2,800 additional paramilitary personnel to contain the unabated tension that continues to prevail in and around the riot-torn Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh where 32 persons were killed in the 48-hour-long communal violence that broke out on Saturday.

Pak army kills 67 militants near the Pak-Afghan border

Pak army kills 67 militants near the Pak-Afghan border

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Stepping up the campaign against terrorists, Pakistani security forces killed at least 67 militants in a countrywide swoop on Friday, taking the number of insurgents killed to 124 after the brutal Peshawar school massacre that left 148 people dead.

Pak opens fire at 52 Indian posts; 1 BSF jawan killed, 7 injured

Pak opens fire at 52 Indian posts; 1 BSF jawan killed, 7 injured

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

One paramilitary Border Security Force trooper was killed and seven others wounded in the heavy firing by Pakistan troops on the international border in Jammu on Tuesday night.

Pak SC grants bail to Musharraf in Bugti murder case

Pak SC grants bail to Musharraf in Bugti murder case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Pakistan Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to embattled former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case.

Chinese troops training Pak Army along border with India says intel

Chinese troops training Pak Army along border with India says intel

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Indian security agencies have learnt that Chinese troops are training Pakistan Army personnel right across the Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Everything is normal in Kashmir, don't pay heed to rumours: J-K Guv

Everything is normal in Kashmir, don't pay heed to rumours: J-K Guv

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The replies from the governor seek to put to rest a week's uncertainty that had been dogging the valley especially after Centre had rushed 100 companies (10,000 security personnel) to the state.

Tension in Kashmir as separatists, 150 Jamaat leaders are detained

Tension in Kashmir as separatists, 150 Jamaat leaders are detained

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

The detentions come ahead of a crucial hearing on Article 35-A in Supreme Court which is likely to take place on Monday. The article, incorporated into the Indian Constitution in 1954, grants special rights and privileges to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir.