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Salute the Special Forces for the Surgical Strikes!

Salute the Special Forces for the Surgical Strikes!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

'India showcased its ability to launch multiple Special Forces strikes simultaneously across a well defended front.' 'Through these strikes Pakistan was given a glimpse of the full range of India's military capabilities,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

China downplays naming of JeM in UNSC statement on Pulwama attack

China downplays naming of JeM in UNSC statement on Pulwama attack

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The powerful UN Security Council on Thursday strongly condemned the 'heinous and cowardly' terror attack.

Mr India, the Bollywood superhero everybody loves

Mr India, the Bollywood superhero everybody loves

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Harshvardhan Kapoor's vigilante film, Bhavesh Joshi, made Sukanya Verma look back at Bollywood's original vigilante and Harshvardhan's father, Anil Kapoor, in and as Mr India, which released on May 25, 1987.

What 'Hike' In Defence Budget Doesn't Reveal

What 'Hike' In Defence Budget Doesn't Reveal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Even as Chinese troops continue squatting on territory that we claim as our own -- this was the lowest allocation for defence in percentage terms since the 1950s, reveals Ajai Shukla.

BJP leader shot dead in Kashmir, Guv orders probe

BJP leader shot dead in Kashmir, Guv orders probe

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Mir's son, Zahoor Ahmed Mir, said his father's security was withdrawn two months ago and all efforts to get it back had fallen on deaf ears.

India is being run by dynasties: Rahul @Berkeley

India is being run by dynasties: Rahul @Berkeley

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Rahul attacked Modi and BJP, alleging that 'politics of divide and polarisation is radicalising people in India'.

'India under threat from Al Qaeda, ISIS'

'India under threat from Al Qaeda, ISIS'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

'India is a major target for ISIS and Al Qaeda because it has a very large Muslim Diaspora, regular conflicts with a Muslim country and experiences violent clashes between Hindus and Muslims on a regular basis.' 'This provides for a very stable breeding ground for jihadist radicalisation and recruitment.'

Pakistan's terror plan: 'This is not simply about Kashmir'

Pakistan's terror plan: 'This is not simply about Kashmir'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

'Just this week, the Indians killed a Kashmiri terrorist, who is a member of Hizbul Mujahideen.' 'This is a nasty terrorist organisation, and did Pakistan welcome this killing?' 'No, in fact, they denounced it and referred to him as a Kashmiri separatist.' 'These Kashmiri terrorist groups have been aided by the Pakistani State.'

JeM chief Masood Azhar 'alive', says Pakistani media

JeM chief Masood Azhar 'alive', says Pakistani media

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The report came amid speculation on social media that JeM founder has died.

'He was a daredevil'

'He was a daredevil'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Major Anuj Sood, scholar and daredevil soldier, had finished his Kashmir tenure and would have been home had COVID-19 not come in the way. He did not live to be old enough, but he lived the soldier's life to the fullest, reveals Archana Masih/Rediff.com.

Hafiz Saeed is free to roam around; there is no case against him: Pak envoy

Hafiz Saeed is free to roam around; there is no case against him: Pak envoy

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Pakistan on Monday made it clear that there was no case against designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, and he is free to roam in the country.

UP-born Pak national funding Al Qaeda, Taliban: US

UP-born Pak national funding Al Qaeda, Taliban: US

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Born in the Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh on October 5, 1951, Mohammed Mazhar, lives at ST 1/A, Block 2, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, and carries three Pakistani passports (KZ 550207, KC550207 and G15429), the Treasury said.

When China stole India's thunder

When China stole India's thunder

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The BRICS summit made clear that China's support for Pakistan is unwavering. China will continue to pressure India to ease tensions with Pakistan and resolve the Kashmir dispute.

'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'India needs offensive and defensive security measures to protect itself.'

'Proxy war has to be fought by proxy terrorism'

'Proxy war has to be fought by proxy terrorism'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

'An unconventional war cannot be fought by conventional means,' says Lieutenant General D B Shekatkar (retd).

Delhi riots 'big conspiracy' to disturb country: Union minister

Delhi riots 'big conspiracy' to disturb country: Union minister

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The RAF was deployed during the communal violence that broke out in northeast Delhi in February, killing 53 people and injuring about 200.

Let's speak in favour of religious freedom: Pompeo

Let's speak in favour of religious freedom: Pompeo

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

"Whenever we do compromise those rights, the world is worse off," Pompeo said.

CRPF takes over security of Gandhis days after SPG cover dropped

CRPF takes over security of Gandhis days after SPG cover dropped

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now the only person to be protected by the about-4,000-personnel-strong SPG.

'Pakistan paid extra money to Windies players to tour'

'Pakistan paid extra money to Windies players to tour'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

PCB chairman Ehsan Mani told a National Assembly standing committee meeting that the board paid each West Indian player around $ 25,000 to come for the tour.

Hafiz Saeed's JuD to contest 2018 general elections in Pak

Hafiz Saeed's JuD to contest 2018 general elections in Pak

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The JuD has been declared as a foreign terrorist organisation by the United States in June 2014.

'Modi's advisers are well aware of Pakistani army's double game'

'Modi's advisers are well aware of Pakistani army's double game'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Security Expert Bruce Riedel, who in an interview with rediff.com shortly after the Pathankot terror attacks began said that the attack underscored the determination of jihadist groups in Pakistan to sabotage any attempt at detente with India, writes in the Daily Beast that despite the US putting the Jaish-e-Mohammad on the terrorist sanctions list years ago, the outfit continues to coddle the Pakistani army.

UN imposes sanctions against Pak-based Haqqani network

UN imposes sanctions against Pak-based Haqqani network

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

The United Nations Security Council, under India's presidency, has imposed global sanctions against the dreaded Pakistan-based Haqqani militant network and the group's chief of suicide operations.

Pak-based terror groups named in BRICS declaration for first time

Pak-based terror groups named in BRICS declaration for first time

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The BRICS also called upon all nations to adopt a comprehensive approach in combating terrorism including countering radicalisation and blocking terror financing sources.

Amendments to UAPA passed in LS after heated debate

Amendments to UAPA passed in LS after heated debate

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Shah said the BJP-led government had only brought an amendment to the law which was enacted by thr Congress and whose provisions were later made stringent.

Did India show a lack of spine in Dharamsala?

Did India show a lack of spine in Dharamsala?

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Cancelling Uighur leader Dolkun Isa's visa could have been a mutual face-saving exercise for New Delhi and Beijing.

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Under the more strident Modi version of Hindutva, Nehru has almost become a contemporary political figure.' 'The ruling party knows that without total erasure and distortion of Nehru, their fantasies will always be wobbly.'

PM Modi, Chinese President Xi discuss terror, Masood Azhar

PM Modi, Chinese President Xi discuss terror, Masood Azhar

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

"Both India and China are victims of terrorism and the region was suffering from the menace. The prime minister said no country is immune from terrorism and on this issue, we cannot afford to have any differences," MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup told reporters after the meeting.

Burden of proof against Masood Azhar not on India, FS tells China

Burden of proof against Masood Azhar not on India, FS tells China

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

India on Wednesday hit out at China for demanding "solid evidence" for getting Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar banned by the United Nations

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed challenges Pakistan ban on media coverage

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed challenges Pakistan ban on media coverage

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority which comes the federal information ministry on November 2 had asked all broadcasters to refrain from covering 72 banned groups including LeT, JuD and FIF under UN restriction.

Pakistan likely to ban Jamaat-ud-Dawa, Haqqani network

Pakistan likely to ban Jamaat-ud-Dawa, Haqqani network

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Pakistan plans to ban 10 terror outfits, including 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawa and the dreaded Afghan-based Haqqani Network, a move seen by experts as a "paradigm shift" in the country's security policy in the wake of Peshawar school massacre.

Our message on Kashmir should be 'loud and clear' to Pak: India at UN

Our message on Kashmir should be 'loud and clear' to Pak: India at UN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

In its 'Right of Reply', India also rejected the 'fanciful and misleading' remarks by the Pakistani envoy to the United Nations.

It's time to get real in US-India defence ties

It's time to get real in US-India defence ties

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

New Delhi remains a priggish suitor to Washington's overtures, but it has begun appreciating potential tech benefits to ties with the US.

Parrikar's remarks prove who harbours terror in Pakistan: Nisar

Parrikar's remarks prove who harbours terror in Pakistan: Nisar

Rediff.com28 May 2015

A recent statement by a "foreign country's defence minister" was enough to prove who is harbouring terrorism in Pakistan, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on Thursday.

Terror funding: NIA files chargesheet against Hafiz Saeed, 11 others

Terror funding: NIA files chargesheet against Hafiz Saeed, 11 others

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The probe agency said the 12,794-page chargesheet has been filed against 12 persons including Hafiz Saeed, the head of banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen head Syed Salahuddin for conspiring to wage war against the government (Section 121 of Indian Penal Code) by carrying out terrorist and secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.

What Sushma Swaraj told the world

What Sushma Swaraj told the world

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

'Pakistan persists in the belief that such attacks will enable it to obtain the territory it covets. Their plans will not succeed.'

No hand in Kashmir attacks, says defiant Pakistan

No hand in Kashmir attacks, says defiant Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Pakistan on Monday reacted sharply to India's assertion that terrorists from across the border were responsible for the recent deadly attacks in Kashmir and that Islamabad's support to Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed was nothing short of "mainstreaming of terrorism".

Taliban seek participation at UNGA, nominate envoy

Taliban seek participation at UNGA, nominate envoy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The nomination sets up a confrontation between the Taliban and Afghanistan's fallen government envoy, Gram Isakuzai, who has held his post so far.

Rafale could've made Balakot results better: IAF chief

Rafale could've made Balakot results better: IAF chief

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'In the Balakot operation, we had technology on our side, and we could launch precision stand of weapons with great accuracy.'

Modi may sign Logistics Agreement on US visit

Modi may sign Logistics Agreement on US visit

Rediff.com25 May 2016

'Of all the areas that define the future for a strong US-India partnership, none is more important than our defence and security ties.'

Mahabharat, Ramayana are full of incidents of violence: Yechury

Mahabharat, Ramayana are full of incidents of violence: Yechury

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Yechury recounted the non-violent traditions of the country citing the Maurya Empire's acceptance of the Buddhist philosophy.