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Gangster tries to escape from police custody, shot dead

Gangster tries to escape from police custody, shot dead

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Gangster Aman Sahu was killed in an encounter when members of his gang tried to free him from police custody in Jharkhand's Palamu district.

Kathua terror attack: How alert villager prevented major tragedy

Kathua terror attack: How alert villager prevented major tragedy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

A suspected Pakistani terrorist and a Central Reserve Police Force jawan were killed following the terrorist attack on the village near the International Border (IB) on Tuesday evening, which also left a civilian injured.

Communal tension grips Dakshin Kannada as 3 held for murder

Communal tension grips Dakshin Kannada as 3 held for murder

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Investigation into the murder of a 32 year-old man in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district has intensified with police detaining three suspects, official sources said on Wednesday.

Tesla blast suspect, a US soldier, took his own life before explosion

Tesla blast suspect, a US soldier, took his own life before explosion

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

The driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas was an active-duty United States Army Green Berret, according to sources reported by CNN.

Pak shelling: Last rites of fallen soldiers, district commissioner held

Pak shelling: Last rites of fallen soldiers, district commissioner held

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Emotional scenes were witnessed across the country as the last rites of those killed in shelling by Pakistan during the recent military conflict with India were performed on Sunday.

Time To Embrace Inclusive Nationalism

Time To Embrace Inclusive Nationalism

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'It is important India to stay focussed on its primary national objectives: Combating terrorism; not losing sight of other security and strategic concerns (on the Sino-Indian front for instance); ensuring a strong economy and registering growth which includes improving the lot of common people; and finally making certain that the social fabric remains intact and harmony among people is not jeopardised, at least any further,' asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Houses razed, hundreds held in post-Pahalgam crackdown

Houses razed, hundreds held in post-Pahalgam crackdown

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Authorities in Kashmir have launched a massive crackdown on terrorists and their sympathisers in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, razing homes of the ultras, raiding their safe havens and detaining hundreds of overground workers for questioning, officials said on Saturday.

Army gets fresh supplies of Russian Igla-S air defence missiles

Army gets fresh supplies of Russian Igla-S air defence missiles

Rediff.com4 May 2025

The new supplies of the Igla-S air defence missiles have been received by the Indian Army a couple of weeks ago and are being provided to the forward formations for taking care of the threat from enemy fighter aircraft, choppers and drones on the borders.

Jan 6 IED blast kingpin also killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Jan 6 IED blast kingpin also killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

The 31 ultras killed in the February 9 encounter in Bijapur in Chhattisgarh included the mastermind of the January 6 IED blast in which eight security personnel and a civilian lost their lives and several other deadly attacks, a police official said. Among the 31 ultras killed in the encounter was Hunga Karma, who was secretary of the west Bastar division of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) and carried a reward of Rs 8 lakh on his head. He was the mastermind of the January 6 attack on security personnel. Karma also masterminded the 2006 Murkinar camp attack in which 11 police personnel were killed as well as the 2007 Ranibodli camp attack in which 55 security personnel were killed. Of the 31 killed ultras, 28, including 17 men and 11 women, have been identified and they carried a cumulative reward of Rs 1.10 crore on their heads. Out of the 81 Naxalites gunned down in the state so far this year, 65 were killed in the Bastar division, which comprises Bijapur and six other districts. So far this year, 77 firearms, including two AK-47 rifles, five Self Loading Rifles (SLR) and two INSAS rifles and three.303 rifles, have been recovered following separate encounters in Bastar region, the IG informed.

Bengaluru flooded after 24 hr rain; Oppn slams Cong over city infra

Bengaluru flooded after 24 hr rain; Oppn slams Cong over city infra

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The city received about 104 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, inundating many low-lying areas and leading to traffic pile-up, prompting the BJP to launch a scathing attack on the ruling Congress.

How India intercepted and shot down Pak's drones, UAVs

How India intercepted and shot down Pak's drones, UAVs

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Indian Armed Forces brought down a number of these drones using kinetic and non-kinetic means.

India Strikes At Pakistan Airbases

India Strikes At Pakistan Airbases

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Pakistan military spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry told a hurriedly called press conference in Islamabad at around 4 am that th Pakistan air force's Nur Khan (Chaklala, Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal) and Rafiqui (Shorkot in Jhang district) airbases were targeted.

Their Lives Will Be Avenged

Their Lives Will Be Avenged

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Security personnel atop a vehicle on the Tangmarg-Gulmarg Botapathri road during search operations to locate the terrorists.

Remove protected monument status of Aurangzeb's tomb: Shiv Sena to Centre

Remove protected monument status of Aurangzeb's tomb: Shiv Sena to Centre

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

The Shiv Sena, a ruling party in Maharashtra, has demanded the removal of the protected monument status from Aurangzeb's tomb in Khultabad. This demand comes after protests and calls for the tomb's demolition from organizations like the Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protects the tomb as a monument of national importance. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated that the state government will protect the tomb but will not allow the glorification of Aurangzeb.

Sena-UBT, MNS flex muscles over attack on Uddhav, Raj convoy

Sena-UBT, MNS flex muscles over attack on Uddhav, Raj convoy

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The attack on the convoy of Shiv Sena-UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray in retaliation to a similar incident involving Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray revived the old rivalry between the estranged cousins who claim to champion the cause of Marathi manoos ahead of assembly elections.

Shutdown after fresh clashes in curfew-hit Churachandpur, several hurt

Shutdown after fresh clashes in curfew-hit Churachandpur, several hurt

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Fresh clashes broke out between people belonging to Zomi and Hmar tribes in Manipur's Churachandpur district, hours after a peace settlement was reached between the apex bodies of the two communities. The Zomi Students' Federation imposed a shutdown in the district after a group of men tried to take down a flag of a Zomi militant outfit. Several persons were injured in the clashes. Meanwhile, MLAs and tribal organisations appealed for peace, urging the administration to take necessary measures to restore law and order.

Explosion of...: TMC minister defends attack on ED team

Explosion of...: TMC minister defends attack on ED team

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Three ED officers were injured and several of their vehicles vandalised, as hundreds of supporters of TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh attacked them on January 5, when the team went to conduct a raid at his house in Sandeshkhali in connection with alleged irregularities in the state's ration system.

26/11 marked turning point in India-Pak ties: Jaishankar

26/11 marked turning point in India-Pak ties: Jaishankar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the 2008 Mumbai terror attack marked a turning point in relations with Pakistan when Indians collectively felt that such behaviour from a neighbouring country could no longer be tolerated. Speaking at Charotar University of Science and Technology, Jaishankar acknowledged India's transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the last decade, while Pakistan has remained unchanged, continuing with what he termed as its "bad habits."

Israel agrees to US ceasefire proposal for Ramzan

Israel agrees to US ceasefire proposal for Ramzan

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

The temporary truce aims to ease tensions during the religious holidays. Further details on its implementation are yet to be disclosed.

Attack on IAF convoy: Several held, hunt on for terrorists

Attack on IAF convoy: Several held, hunt on for terrorists

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Additional Director General of Police, Jammu, Anand Jain and senior officers of the Army and intelligence agencies visited the ambush spot in the Surankote area. The Army also conducted aerial surveillance using a helicopter, they said.

Choppers, drones used in hunt for Gulmarg terrorists

Choppers, drones used in hunt for Gulmarg terrorists

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The officials said helicopters and drones were pressed into the service to help the forces, who are also using human and technical intelligence inputs to aid the search operation which has been launched to trace and neutralise the terrorists behind the attack.

Violence erupts in Bengal during protest against Waqf Act

Violence erupts in Bengal during protest against Waqf Act

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Protesters in West Bengal's Murshidabad district set fire to police vehicles and hurled stones during a demonstration against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the Jangipur area, where a large crowd had gathered demanding the withdrawal of the legislation. Police responded with lathi charges and tear gas to control the situation. Several people were detained and police personnel were injured in the stone-pelting. The West Bengal Police has said the situation is under control and strict action will be taken against those who resorted to violence.

J-K police advises border residents to stay in shelters

J-K police advises border residents to stay in shelters

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday asked border villages residents, who were evacuated to safer places in view of cross border shelling by Pakistan, not to rush back to homes as they are yet to sanitise and clear these areas of any unexplored shells.

4 Pak cops face action for negligence in suicide attack on Chinese nationals

4 Pak cops face action for negligence in suicide attack on Chinese nationals

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Shehbaz is himself overseeing the security of the Chinese projects and engineers.

Union minister's poll rally attacked in UP's Muzaffarnagar

Union minister's poll rally attacked in UP's Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Balyan was addressing an election meeting when the cars parked in the vicinity were damaged.

Autopsy confirms Mukhtar Ansari died of heart attack

Autopsy confirms Mukhtar Ansari died of heart attack

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Ansari's family has alleged that he died due to "slow poisoning" in the jail.

More than 20 detained, but no breakthrough in Poonch attack probe

More than 20 detained, but no breakthrough in Poonch attack probe

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The officials said a massive joint search operation by the Army and the police is in progress in several areas including Shahsitar, Gursai, Sanai, Lasana and Sheendara top for the third day but there was no trace of the terrorists so far.

Ukrainian Soldiers Strip Russian Vehicles

Ukrainian Soldiers Strip Russian Vehicles

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Ukrainian soldiers guard the battlefront, dismantle destroyed Russian vehicles and defuse unexploded missiles.

Nagpur violence: Police to identify 1,000 suspects; 18 special teams formed

Nagpur violence: Police to identify 1,000 suspects; 18 special teams formed

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Police in Nagpur, Maharashtra, have formed 18 special teams to track down and arrest those involved in the violence that erupted in the city on Monday. As of Thursday, 69 people have been arrested in connection with the riots, while 200 accused have been identified and another 1,000 suspects are being investigated based on CCTV footage. The violence, which was sparked by rumors about a religious artifact being burnt during protests, led to injuries to 33 police personnel and damage to property.

Protect our CPEC workers from terror attacks, China tells Pak

Protect our CPEC workers from terror attacks, China tells Pak

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Pakistan's deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is in China on a four-day visit, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the fifth round of the foreign minister-level China-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue.

Congress's Amethi office attacked, cars vandalised

Congress's Amethi office attacked, cars vandalised

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Congress district president Pradeep Singhal alleged that the incident was the result of state police's indifference.

Protesters against DOGE target Tesla stores across US

Protesters against DOGE target Tesla stores across US

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Protesters across the United States and Europe have gathered outside Tesla dealerships to express their opposition to billionaire Elon Musk's involvement in the US government, Al Jazeera reported.

Former Nepal King fined by civic body for vandalism

Former Nepal King fined by civic body for vandalism

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Former King Gyanendra Shah was on Saturday issued a letter demanding fine by Kathmandu's civic body following the damage caused to public property and environment during the pro-monarchy protests in parts of the Nepalese capital a day before.

'Pakistanis Don't Know Where India Will Hit Them'

'Pakistanis Don't Know Where India Will Hit Them'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'They thought nobody would hit Bahawalpur and Muridke because they have nuclear weapons.' 'They used to think India cannot touch our military targets because we are a nuclear weapons country.' 'After Operation Sindoor we have called their bluff.'

Rafale stayed 300 km behind Pakistani border because....

Rafale stayed 300 km behind Pakistani border because....

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The western media is going all out to prove that India suffered a major setback in Operation Sindoor and how China helped shoot down Indian fighter jets. One of the articles published in British newspaper Telegraph stated Operation Sindoor shattered the myth of India's air dominance over Pakistan. "The Pakistani Air Force, aided by Chinese targeting satellites and AWACS executed a sensor-fusion kill. The Rafales never got a lock, never even saw their adversary. When the missiles hit, it was already over," wrote the British Newspaper, The Telegraph.

Youtuber Savukku Shankar's house targeted; sewage, faeces dumped

Youtuber Savukku Shankar's house targeted; sewage, faeces dumped

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Popular Youtuber Savukku Shankar, known for his criticism of the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, had his residence targeted by a group of individuals who allegedly dumped sewage and human faeces inside. The incident has sparked outrage with opposition leaders condemning the act and demanding swift action. Shankar alleges the attack was orchestrated by a top Tamil Nadu Congress Committee leader and a police official, citing a prior corruption expose he made. The police are investigating the incident.

Nagpur minority leader Fahim Khan booked for sedition

Nagpur minority leader Fahim Khan booked for sedition

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The cyber police in Nagpur have booked local leader Fahim Khan and five others on charges of sedition and spreading misinformation on social media during the violence that erupted in the city on Monday. The department has also sought information from Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube authorities about 230 profiles and requested their blocking.

ED officials attacked: Will guv recommend Prez rule in Bengal?

ED officials attacked: Will guv recommend Prez rule in Bengal?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The ED officers are conducting raids at 15 places in the state during the day and Sajahan's house is one of them, an officer said.

Searching For Terrorists In Jammu

Searching For Terrorists In Jammu

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

On Tuesday, October 29, morning, the security forces gunned down two more terrorists holed up in the forest near a village in Akhnoor, taking the number of terrorists killed in the 27-hour gunfight near the Line of Control to three.

A Dad's Tale of Terror, Survival, Humanity in Pahalgam

A Dad's Tale of Terror, Survival, Humanity in Pahalgam

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

A tale of terror, courage, and humanity -- one father's desperate escape, a mother's sacrifice, and Kashmiris who saved lives.