Snehesh Alex Philip

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Propaganda driving youth to militancy to be targeted, not individuals: Army chief

Propaganda driving youth to militancy to be targeted, not individuals: Army chief

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2017

The army chief said in insurgency it is always said that people are the centre of gravity but he would like to change that.

Will compel Pak to rethink its policy of supporting terror: Army chief

Will compel Pak to rethink its policy of supporting terror: Army chief

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2017

He brushed aside Pakistan's threat of use of tactical nuclear weapons, saying such statements will not deter India when it comes to defending our borders.

India to buy Rs 33,000 crore-worth S-400 air defence system from Russia

India to buy Rs 33,000 crore-worth S-400 air defence system from Russia

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2016

India and Russia have been in talks for over a year for the purchase of at least five systems of S-400 that will be a game changer in the region.

Sushma on Myanmar visit, meets Suu Kyi

Sushma on Myanmar visit, meets Suu Kyi

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2016

Swaraj also called on Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw and held discussions with him on issues of mutual interest.

Global warming making Siachen riskier for soldiers

Global warming making Siachen riskier for soldiers

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2016

The death of 10 soldiers earlier this year in an avalanche in the critical Sonam post, located close to the Line of Control with Pakistan, was due to global warming.

Have broken middlemen-defence ministry nexus: Parrikar

Have broken middlemen-defence ministry nexus: Parrikar

Rediff.com   27 May 2016

The nexus between middlemen, arms agents and government officials has been broken, according to Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.

Swaraj in Nepal for SAARC meet; likely to meet Pak counterpart on Thursday

Swaraj in Nepal for SAARC meet; likely to meet Pak counterpart on Thursday

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2016

It is expected that this meeting could possibly pave the way for a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in the US later this month.

AFSPA is a must if army has to operate in J-K: Parrikar

AFSPA is a must if army has to operate in J-K: Parrikar

Rediff.com   28 May 2015

The defence minister said that if AFSPA was not imposed in a state, then the army couldn't operate there.

Raksha mantri talks tough; ready to go 'any extent' to protect India

Raksha mantri talks tough; ready to go 'any extent' to protect India

Rediff.com   26 May 2015

Undeterred by the controversy over his earlier "terrorists have to be neutralised only through terrorists" remark, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has asserted that he will go to "any extent" to protect India and those who attack will be "paid back in the same coin".

Sushma takes up fishermen issue after Lankan PM warns of shooting them

Sushma takes up fishermen issue after Lankan PM warns of shooting them

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2015

India on took up with Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe the 'humanitarian' issue of fishermen's rights

Swaraj honours martyred Indian soldiers at IPKF memorial

Swaraj honours martyred Indian soldiers at IPKF memorial

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2015

Swaraj saluted "brave Indian soldiers who gave up their lives protecting the cause of peace in Sri Lanka".

India, Vietnam to deepen cooperation in oil sectors

India, Vietnam to deepen cooperation in oil sectors

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2014

The Indian desire to deepen its ties with Vietnam, especially in the oil sector, besides defence and trade, was conveyed to the top leadership in Hanoi by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Three-judge panel formed to probe attack on Hamid Mir

Three-judge panel formed to probe attack on Hamid Mir

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2014

A judicial commission comprising of three Supreme Court judges was formed on Monday to probe into the attempt on the life of leading Pakistani TV journalist Hamid Mir.

Pak senate adopts resolution binding PM to attend its session

Pak senate adopts resolution binding PM to attend its session

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2014

Pakistan's senate has passed a resolution making it mandatory for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to attend its session at least once a week after he failed to turn up since assuming the position last year.

23 killed, 100 injured in blast near Islamabad

23 killed, 100 injured in blast near Islamabad

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2014

At least 23 people were killed and over 100 others injured on Wednesday in a bomb blast that ripped through a bustling fruit market on the outskirts of the Pakistani capital. The blast occurred in the fruit market in Sector I-11 of the capital, bordering the garrison city of Rawalpindi. No group has claimed responsibility for the blast.

Treason trial: Musharraf does not turn up in court

Treason trial: Musharraf does not turn up in court

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2014

Embattled former Pakistani dictator General Pervez Musharraf on Friday failed to appear before a special court for his indictment in the high treason trial citing security concerns.

'Kashmiri students accused of sedition welcome in Pakistan'

'Kashmiri students accused of sedition welcome in Pakistan'

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2014

Pakistan on Thursday termed the slapping of sedition charges on nearly 60 Kashmiri students in Uttar Pradesh for cheering the Pakistani cricket team as "very unfortunate" and said its "heart" and educational institutions are always open if they wanted to pursue their studies in Islamabad.

Musharraf's lawyers 'threatened with beheading'

Musharraf's lawyers 'threatened with beheading'

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2014

Pervez Musharraf's lawyers on Wednesday said the Pakistani Taliban had threatened them with beheading if they continued to represent the former military dictator and called for a change in the venue of his high-profile treason trial.

No CCTV cameras, scanners out of order at blast-hit Pak court

No CCTV cameras, scanners out of order at blast-hit Pak court

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2014

The exact number of gunmen involved in Monday's deadly attack in a Pakistani court, which claimed 11 lives could not be ascertained as CCTV cameras were not installed and scanning machines were out of order.

Judge among 11 dead in court attack in Pakistan

Judge among 11 dead in court attack in Pakistan

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2014

At least 11 people, including a judge, were killed and 25 others injured on Monday when suicide attackers lobbed grenades and opened indiscriminate fire in the premises of a local court in Pakistan's federal capital.