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During a press conference, a reporter asked her as to why the NDA government was 'tom-tomming' the operation two years later. (Photo: PTI | File)

'I understand hindi': Nirmala Sitharaman on reporter's 'sarcastic tone'

'I got hurt by the way...in a very sarcastic tone you asked the question,' an upset Sitharaman said.

24 Nov 2018 8:36 AM

Another security personnel was injured during the encounter, which took place in the Sunderbani sector. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

J&K: 3 soldiers killed in encounter with Pakistani intruders along LoC

Security forces also recovered two AK-47 rifles from the intruders who are believed to be members of a Border Action Team.

21 Oct 2018 6:24 PM

In the exchange of fire, the intruder was killed and his body handed over to local police. (Representational Image)

Indian Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in J&K's Rajouri, intruder killed

A suspicious movement was picked up along the LoC in Rajouri Sector in the early hours.

05 Sep 2018 1:42 PM

The officials said another 16 were missing mainly from the twin districts and a probe was on to ascertain whether they have joined any terror group. (Photo: Representational/ANI)

IPS officer’s brother among those who may have joined militants in J&K

Security agency said highly-volatile Shopian, Pulwama districts in South Kashmir continued to contribute more youths to terrorist groups.

04 Jun 2018 9:41 AM

An Army release said the DGMOs reviewed the situation along the LoC and IB. (Representational Image/PTI)

India, Pak DGMOs hold talks, agree to silence guns

Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan is the Indian DGMO while his Pak counterpart is Major General Sahir Shamshad Mirza.

30 May 2018 1:10 AM

Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan on Tuesday spoke to each other on the issues of ceasefire violations and terrorism. (Representational Image/PTI)

India, Pak DGMOs hold talks, ‘mutually agree’ on no ceasefire violations

Both DGMOs agreed to fully implement the ceasefire understanding of 2003.

29 May 2018 7:28 PM

A major focus of the exercise was to check combat capability of the indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft or LCA Tejas and their performance was satisfactory. (Photo: File)

Indian Air Force tests capability to handle nuclear warfare during mega drill

The 13-day-long drill aimed to sharpen its war waging capability in the wake of fast evolving regional security situation.

24 Apr 2018 8:31 PM

The cross-border shelling by Pakistan troops started in Krishna Ghati sector on Tuesday morning and continued for over two hours, resulting in injuries to five soldiers including an officer, an Army officer said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Army jawan killed, four others injured in Pak shelling in LoC's Krishna Ghati sector

20-year-old Sepoy Suryakant was a resident of Konerwadi village in Parbhani district of Maharashtra.

04 Apr 2018 1:53 AM

The cross-border shelling by Pakistan troops started in Krishna Ghati sector on Tuesday morning and continued for over two hours, resulting in injuries to five soldiers including an officer, an Army officer said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Army jawan dead, 4 others injured as Pak shells mortars along LoC in J&K's Poonch

With the latest killing, the death toll in the Pakistani shelling along the LoC this year has gone up to 27.

03 Apr 2018 4:55 PM

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Four militants planning fidayeen attack killed in J&K fire fight

The police in a statement said that the militants were 'eliminated' in a 'well coordinated daylong operation.'

29 Mar 2018 2:22 AM

The injured have been rushed to medical facilities at Chakothi, the first town when entering PoK from Uri in Jammu and Kashmir, and nearby Hattian. (Photo: Representational/File)

J&K: 9 killed, 6 injured as jeep skids off, falls into gorge near LoC

The mishap took place near the Khalana village, about 70-km southeast of Muzaffarabad.

21 Mar 2018 1:48 PM

The injured were shifted to the hospital, Jammu and Kashmir DGP SP Vaid said. (Representational Image)

5 members of family killed, 2 injured in Pak shelling in J&K's Poonch

Mohammad Ramzan, his wife and three sons were killed as shells hit their house in the Balakote sector.

18 Mar 2018 10:23 AM

The military said in a statement late Tuesday that the drone violated Pakistan's airspace and was spying when it was shot down in the village of Chirikot along the Line of Control in Kashmir. (Photo: File/ Representational)

Pakistan army claims to have shot down Indian ‘spy drone’ near Kashmir

Kashmir is divided between India and Pakistan and both claim the region in its entirety.

07 Mar 2018 10:38 AM

According to laid down norms by both the sides, rotary wing aircraft should not come within one kilometre of the LoC and fixed wing aircraft should not be within 10 km of it. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Pak military’s Mi-17 helicopter seen near LoC in Poonch

The sources indicated that the matter will be taken up with the Pakistani side.

22 Feb 2018 12:44 AM

According to laid down norms by both the sides, rotary wing aircraft should not come within one kilometre of the LoC and fixed wing aircraft should not be within 10 km of it. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Pak chopper violates airspace norms, comes within 300m of LoC in Poonch

There was no firing or hostile action by any side, official sources said.

21 Feb 2018 6:18 PM

In 2018, the Indian forces have carried out more than 190 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control and the Working Boundary, resulting in the deaths of 13 civilians, it said. (Photo: File/Representational)

Pak summons India to condemn ‘unprovoked firing’ across LOC

‘This unprecedented escalation in ceasefire violations by India is continuing from the year 2017.’

05 Feb 2018 6:24 PM

The Army chief met local commanders, who briefed him about the ceasefire violations, specially alleged targeting of the civilian population across the LoC and WB. (Photo: File/AP)

Indian aggression will always get most befitting response, says Pak Army chief

He made the remarks during his visit to the LoC and Working Boundary in Khuiratta and Ratta Arayan sectors.

23 Jan 2018 4:21 PM

The heavy firing had forced thousands of border residents to flee their homes and authorities announced closure of educational institutions for three days along the LoC and IB. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

J&K: Army jawan, 2 civilians killed in Pak ceasefire violation along IB, LoC

Nine persons have been killed so far in ceasefire violations over three days, police officials said.

20 Jan 2018 3:15 PM

The Indian army has been adopting an increasingly 'tough' approach in dealing with ceasefire violations and terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir in the last one year. (Photo: File)

Indian Army killed 138 Pak soldiers in tactical operations in 2017

Sources say that the Indian army lost 28 soldiers during the same period along the LoC.

10 Jan 2018 5:11 PM

The Goa chief minister was speaking at the Goa Arts and Literature Festival in Panaji. (Photo: PTI)

Army purchased arms from abroad before surgical strikes, reveals Goa CM

Parrikar said that the defence ministry plays the role of 'backroom boys' in successfully conducting international diplomacy.

10 Dec 2017 10:38 AM

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