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Gunjan Saxena: IAF's negative portrayal is overstated

Gunjan Saxena: IAF's negative portrayal is overstated

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'I did not find anything atrociously out of place about the depiction of the IAF's image,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

All you need to know about India's new CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

All you need to know about India's new CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Military affairs experts said his key challenge will be to build consensus among the three services for the theaterisation plan as the Indian Air Force has some apprehensions about its roll-out.

Capt Sathe had planned to pay surprise visit on mother's b'day

Capt Sathe had planned to pay surprise visit on mother's b'day

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

"Today is the birthday of Capt Sathe'smother. He had last met his parents in March and was constantly in touch with them over phone since then. They had last spoken a day before yesterday," his nephew Dr Yashodhan Sathe told PTI.

Chopper crash: Bodies of 6 more personnel identified, 5 cremated

Chopper crash: Bodies of 6 more personnel identified, 5 cremated

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The armed forces personnel whose bodies were identified in the last few hours are Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) Pradeep, Wing Commander P S Chauhan, JWO Rana Pratap Das, Lance Naik B Sai Teja and Lance Naik Vivek Kumar.

Ladakh standoff showed India is not weak: Rajnath

Ladakh standoff showed India is not weak: Rajnath

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

With the two countries having held several rounds of talks to resolve the issue, Singh said India wants peaceful resolution of disputes but asserted no harm to its self- respect will be tolerated.

40 yrs from now, women can stand where I'm standing: Army Chief

40 yrs from now, women can stand where I'm standing: Army Chief

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The army chief also appealed the cadets to keep abreast with new technology to counter the contemporary challenges.

How To CRACK NDA Entrance Exam

How To CRACK NDA Entrance Exam

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

400 young Indians will make it to the prestigious National Defence Academy in Khadakvasla if they clear the NDA entrance exam on November 14.

IAF never differentiated: Gunjan Saxena on biopic row

IAF never differentiated: Gunjan Saxena on biopic row

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

I was lucky to have support from family and IAF, Saxena said.

Pak army chief wanted ceasefire with India

Pak army chief wanted ceasefire with India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

General Bajwa, unlike many of his predecessors, believes the Pakistan army's long-term interests lie in reducing tensions with India, reports Ajai Shukla.

Defence Chiefs Host Farewell Banquet For President

Defence Chiefs Host Farewell Banquet For President

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, the President -- who is the supreme commander of Indian's armed forces -- attended a farewell banquet hosted in his honour by the Chiefs of Staff Committee in New Delhi.

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

But the ISI chief did not retire giving the impression that he has won General Asim Munir's trust, notes Rana Banerji who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Lt General Anil Chauhan (retd) appointed next CDS

Lt General Anil Chauhan (retd) appointed next CDS

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

This is the first time that a retired officer has been appointed at this position for which a gazette notification was issued to announce the change in rules for the appointment.

Will A Retired General Become CDS?

Will A Retired General Become CDS?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

'Being a serving officer or wearing a uniform does not make an officer more competent than one who has retired.'

'Hum sab Indian hai; udhar bhi aur idhar bhi'

'Hum sab Indian hai; udhar bhi aur idhar bhi'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

At a time when Manipur is burning, voices like Colonel Sapam's serve as a healing balm. 'These are voices that need to heard and their stories of peace and reconciliation must be retold -- over and over again.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

Amarinder offers to receive Abhinandan at Attari border, tweets request to PM

Amarinder offers to receive Abhinandan at Attari border, tweets request to PM

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The Congress leader tweeted his request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Pakistan PM Imran Khan's announcement that the IAF pilot would be released on March 1.

Rediscover the Sainik school

Rediscover the Sainik school

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

The decreasing interest in joining the armed forces should worry not just the ministry of defence but the nation too.

Join the Defence Services!

Join the Defence Services!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

The Union Public Service Commission invites applications for the National Defence Academy And Naval Academy Examination (I), 2005.

New Navy chief backs Maritime Theatre Command

New Navy chief backs Maritime Theatre Command

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Radhakrishnan Hari Kumar said on Friday that his force is fully capable of confronting any security threat and fully backed the ambitious tri-services reforms that included setting up of a maritime theatre command.

Jugraj scores twice on return

Jugraj scores twice on return

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

The Indian hockey ace scored two goals in PAP Academy's 5-0 rout of Indian Air Force in the Surjit hockey tournament.

The India Story On A Parade Ground

The India Story On A Parade Ground

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Agniveer passing out parade was as much about family celebration as it was a military event. Alongside the pomp, pageantry and discipline of the parade were the personal stories of families, their struggles and how far they had come.

The captain behind Kuldeep's sensational comeback

The captain behind Kuldeep's sensational comeback

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

If one checks Kuldeep's stats, he has felt more empowered across formats whenever Rohit has been the captain.

Soni Somarajan's INSPIRING LIFE

Soni Somarajan's INSPIRING LIFE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

It was Soni Somarajan's biggest dream -- to see himself as a proud member of the Indian Armed Forces. When Life brutally shattered that dream, he wove a new one.

'When the Pakistanis surrendered...'

'When the Pakistanis surrendered...'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'...they were shocked to learn that just 352 Indian soldiers had made 3 brigadiers, 2 colonels, 170 officers, 290 JCOs and 8,000 troops surrender to the Indian Army.'

'Nothing wrong with women entering NDA'

'Nothing wrong with women entering NDA'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Entry and qualification must not be through concession and must be reserved for only those who meet the stringent standards of the institution'.

Kargil: How MiG-25 Played A Special Role

Kargil: How MiG-25 Played A Special Role

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'All enemy positions lay exposed, providing immense information to the Indian Army and IAF to conduct successful flushing out operations.'

Lt Gen Sarath Chand appointed new vice army chief

Lt Gen Sarath Chand appointed new vice army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Lt Gen Sarath Chand was commissioned into the Garhwal Rifles in June 1979 and has had an outstanding professional career spanning over 38 years.

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The retreating Pakistani troops were heading towards Dacca and they had to be stopped at all costs. The Eastern Army Commander, in his orders to General Sagat Singh, had reiterated that he did not want the troops of 4 Corps to cross the Meghna river. But General Sagat had other plans to threaten Dacca and ensure that the pressure would make the Pakistani commanders capitulate. This is where the IAF helicopters came in.

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

In a first, ITBP inducts 2 women officers in combat

In a first, ITBP inducts 2 women officers in combat

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

While Prakriti's father has retired from the Indian Air Force, Deeksha's father Kamlesh Kumar is an Inspector in the ITBP.

China's PLA held live drills with 100 ballistic missiles: Report

China's PLA held live drills with 100 ballistic missiles: Report

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The 2.3 million strong People's Liberation Army, the world's largest, adopts a more aggressive posture with massive structural revamp.

Want to be a commercial pilot?

Want to be a commercial pilot?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Mittal's Aviation Academy invites applications for admission to its 14 week intensive training course in Ground Studies for Pilot CPL Exam as conducted by DGCA in Mumbai.

Predatory air fares need to be regulated: Minister

Predatory air fares need to be regulated: Minister

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Predatory pricing is a big concern for the aviation sector.

Sanjay Kumar, Param Vir Chakra, Promoted

Sanjay Kumar, Param Vir Chakra, Promoted

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Sanjay Kumar is the only Param Vir Chakra awardee who still serves in the Indian Army.

Should Women Fight Wars?

Should Women Fight Wars?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Should we be exposing our women volunteers to the barbarity of actual combat?

Pele mesmerises fans in Delhi, graces Subroto Cup final

Pele mesmerises fans in Delhi, graces Subroto Cup final

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Football legend Pele wound up his six-day visit to the country as a big crowd turned up at the Capital's Ambedkar Stadium to have a glimpse of the Brazilian three-time World Cup winner who battled physical difficulties to give the fans an experience of a lifetime.

China delivers largest, most advanced warship to Pak

China delivers largest, most advanced warship to Pak

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Designed and built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), the frigate was delivered to the Pakistan Navy in a commissioning ceremony in Shanghai, according to Global Times.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

'The enemy started firing at us'

'The enemy started firing at us'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Twenty one years ago, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force fought a bloody and bitter war to evict Pakistani intruders from the icy heights in Kargil. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes the lesser known heroes of the Kargil War.

Balakot teror camp reactivated by Pakistan: Army chief

Balakot teror camp reactivated by Pakistan: Army chief

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

He said around 500 infiltrators were waiting to infiltrate into the country.