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BJP playing cheap politics on 1962 war: Congress

BJP playing cheap politics on 1962 war: Congress

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Hitting out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Congress on Tuesday accused it of playing "cheap politics" ahead of Lok Sabha polls on the issue of 1962 India-China war in the wake of a classified report on it being made public, saying it only showed the principal opposition party's mindset.

Bollywood gets PATRIOTIC All Over Again!

Bollywood gets PATRIOTIC All Over Again!

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at the patriotic movies coming up in 2022.

PM pays homage at National War Memorial on R-Day

PM pays homage at National War Memorial on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to the fallen soldiers at the newly-built National War Memorial in the nation's capital on the Republic Day for the first time instead of the Amar Jawan Jyoti beneath the India Gate arch.

Lok Sabha adjourned after passage of 2 bills amid uproar

Lok Sabha adjourned after passage of 2 bills amid uproar

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Discussion on the two bills could not take place as Opposition members continued to stage protests demanding a discussion on the Pegasus snooping allegations and the farmers' demand of repealing the three new agri laws.

How Indo-Pak cricket thrived in Musharraf's rule

How Indo-Pak cricket thrived in Musharraf's rule

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Pervez Musharraf, the architect of the Kargil War in 1999, loved his cricket.

Pak govt rejects surrender demands of cleric

Pak govt rejects surrender demands of cleric

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

The bloody stand-off between security forces and the militants, headed by Gazi, entered the fourth day on Friday as government spurned all kinds of demands by Ghazi.

The Kargil martyr's daughter who wants peace with Pakistan

The Kargil martyr's daughter who wants peace with Pakistan

Rediff.com5 May 2016

'When do you seek peace, if not now? Once both nations destruct?' 'Pakistanis are telling me how their perception changed about Indians after watching the video.'

Pak national held with Army's document

Pak national held with Army's document

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

The man had a copy of the committee report on the Kargil War.

'Kargil was a disaster, Musharraf tried to cover it up'

'Kargil was a disaster, Musharraf tried to cover it up'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Debunking Pakistan's claims about the Kargil conflict, Lieutenant General (Retired) Shahid Aziz, then head of the Inter Services Intelligence's Analysis Wing, has said regular soldiers, not rebels fighting for Kashmir's independence, took part in the "meaningless" 1999 war. The former officer also accused the then Pakistan Army chief General Pervez Musharraf of a "cover-up".

'India agreed to discuss Kashmir due to Kargil'

'India agreed to discuss Kashmir due to Kargil'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Making a strong defence of the controversial Kargil Operation, he said before that 'Kashmir couldn't be spoken. Our leaders did not mention Kashmir even in United Nation's speeches. This was the Indian side. (So) how did the Indians come on the negotiating table on Kashmir?'

Meet The IAF's New Chief!

Meet The IAF's New Chief!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'He has remained the leader of our course all through 40 years, not allowing his energy and enthusiasm to fade. And through all his achievements, he has remained grounded.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes his NDA coursemate Amar Preet Singh as he takes over as Chief of the Air Staff.

2 more women were raped, killed in Manipur on May 4: Complaint

2 more women were raped, killed in Manipur on May 4: Complaint

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

In a separate incident, a tribal woman had lodged a complaint at Saikul police station, stating that her 21-year-old daughter and her 24-year-old friend were allegedly raped by a mob at their rented house near Konung Mamang before brutally murdering them on May 4.

Defence purchases: Parliament adjourned

Defence purchases: Parliament adjourned

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day on Tuesday after the proceedings were stalled by verbal clashes between the Opposition and Treasury benches over the fresh affidavit filed by the government in the SC on defence purchases.

Debate: Is this a pre-poll gimmick?

Debate: Is this a pre-poll gimmick?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2003

Or do you think there is a realistic chance of the government being brought down?

Laal Singh Chaddha Trailer: Visually STUNNING!

Laal Singh Chaddha Trailer: Visually STUNNING!

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Will Laal Singh Chaddha do justice to its Hollywood original's cult status, wonders Namrata Thakker.

Will Nawaz Sharif's return as PM normalise India-Pak ties?

Will Nawaz Sharif's return as PM normalise India-Pak ties?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Pakistan-India bilateral relations remained frozen for the fourth year over the vexed Kashmir issue but analysts hope the strained ties could be repaired if Nawaz Sharif becomes the prime minister for a record fourth time in the general elections in February in the absence of his main challenger Imran Khan who is in jail in multiple cases.

'I have been rejected many times because of my colour'

'I have been rejected many times because of my colour'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

'I have trained Ravish Kumar, Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan...' 'But if I approach somebody for work, I never get it.'

INSPIRING! Hard Times To Glory Times

INSPIRING! Hard Times To Glory Times

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Cricketers, shaped by diverse journeys from unexpected corners of the country, serve as a testament to the power of unwavering belief.

Musharraf's death: Bilawal changes Twitter profile picture to...

Musharraf's death: Bilawal changes Twitter profile picture to...

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

After news about the demise of Pakistan's former president General Pervez Musharraf was confirmed, the country's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday changed his Twitter profile picture to a photograph of his mother Benazir Bhutto and the late Nawab Akbar Bugti, in whose murder the former military ruler was named.

How I was awarded the Param Vir Chakra

How I was awarded the Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'War is won by team work. War is won by sacrifices,' says Subedar Sanjay Kumar, Param Vir Chakra.

'Drum-beating has no place in intelligence'

'Drum-beating has no place in intelligence'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2003

'We cannot compartmentalise intelligence. Intelligence has to be seamless. Intelligence must flow in all directions within the intelligence fraternity.'

The problem with war

The problem with war

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

'Will this surgical strike of ours put an end to Pakistani terror?' 'And if not, what will we do when the next terror strike happens?' 'Will there be another surgical strike or will we have to do something bigger?' 'How big does it have to be to get Pakistan to totally stop?'

Kharge says his mic was turned off, Opposition walks out of RS

Kharge says his mic was turned off, Opposition walks out of RS

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Congress president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday claimed he was 'insulted' as his mic was turned off while he was speaking in the House the previous day.

BJP fomenting anti-Pak sentiments: Swamy

BJP fomenting anti-Pak sentiments: Swamy

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

The Janata Party president said the Congress and other political parties had failed to oppose the Hindutva strategy of the BJP and its allies.

Gen N C Vij takes over as Chief of Army Staff

Gen N C Vij takes over as Chief of Army Staff

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

Gen N C Vij takes over as Chief of Army Staff

J P Dutta wraps up his new war movie

J P Dutta wraps up his new war movie

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Ready for Paltan?

And who will account for the 2% tax

And who will account for the 2% tax

Rediff.com17 Jul 2004

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Deployed at 15,632 feet, Captain Shiva Chauhan, 25, highlights the calibre of the Indian Army's women officers.

Kargil's first Indian POW to fly mid-air refueller

Kargil's first Indian POW to fly mid-air refueller

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

First Indian prisoner of war (POW) in the Kargil conflict, Kambampati Nachiketa, is all set to fly mid-air refuellers -- a small consolation for him after an injury caused by "physical hardships" during captivity kept him away from operating fighter aircraft.

Former Navy chief Admiral Sushil Kumar passes away

Former Navy chief Admiral Sushil Kumar passes away

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his demise, saying Kumar contributed towards strengthening the country's maritime security.

'A smaller version of Kargil might happen'

'A smaller version of Kargil might happen'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'If the situation escalates, then mini-scale firing might happen.'

At 19, he was awarded the Param Vir Chakra

At 19, he was awarded the Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'It is my duty to tell them about the brave soldiers who gave their lives for our land.' 'The free air of freedom that we breathe is because of men like them.'

'The Pakistanis had state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot us down'

'The Pakistanis had state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot us down'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'The Pakistanis were not the mujahids or terrorists as claimed initially.' .'They were trained soldiers who held state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot down our airplanes.'

'The standoff with China won't get over soon'

'The standoff with China won't get over soon'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

'Our defence services are in a position to checkmate any Chinese adventurism.'

'The Chinese have no war experience'

'The Chinese have no war experience'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'We are facing the most critical military situation with China in the last 50 years.'

'China could be preparing for full scale war'

'China could be preparing for full scale war'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

'When armies start attacking with clubs and batons, then at some point this can take an escalatory spiral and spin out of control.'

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Kangana Ranaut plays an Air Force pilot in Tejas, joining an increasing list of films and shows centered around women playing significant roles in their careers.