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Sindhu looks AMAZING flying the Tejas!

Sindhu looks AMAZING flying the Tejas!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The flight was part of the Women's Day event at the Aero India 2019 air show.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets troops in Siachen

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets troops in Siachen

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

"I salute your spirit, your valour from the bottom of my heart. Jawans and officers in the Armed Forces have a sense of pride, that is the strongest sentiment in the heart of any human," Singh said while addressing personnel at the Siachen Base Camp.

PHOTOS: Saluting our soldiers at sea!

PHOTOS: Saluting our soldiers at sea!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Indian naval personnel observed the 46th Navy Day on Monday with various parades across the country. On the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovindand many others extended their greetings to the Indian Navy with a feeling of utmost happiness and pride.

President Pranab pays tribute to fallen WWI soldiers

President Pranab pays tribute to fallen WWI soldiers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday inaugurated the Centenary Commemoration of the First World War

'Drones extremely dangerous addition to Pak terror'

'Drones extremely dangerous addition to Pak terror'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'The fact that this happened and the fact that we were not able to bring it down, we were not even able to trace from where it came from and where it went, certainly raises questions on our level of preparedness.'

Govt amends rules, CDS can serve up to max 65 years

Govt amends rules, CDS can serve up to max 65 years

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

The defence ministry has amended rules to allow the Chief of Defence Staff to serve up to a maximum age limit of 65 years. The changes have been made in the services rules of the army, navy and the Indian Air Force for extension of retirement age of the Chief of Defence Staff to a maximum of 65 years if a service chief is appointed to the post.

Senior jurist to head interim govt in unstable Egypt

Senior jurist to head interim govt in unstable Egypt

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Senior Egyptian jurist Adly Mahmoud Mansour has suddenly found himself in the spotlight as the civilian face of the army-backed interim government following the dramatic removal of the Arab country's first democratically elected president Mohammed Morsi. The name of Mansour -- head of Egypt's High Constitutional Court -- was announced by army chief General Abdel Fattah Sisi, who says the military commanders had no desire to rule.

'Pakistan was happy to let China do the heavy lifting'

'Pakistan was happy to let China do the heavy lifting'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'There is a sense of realism in the Pakistan army that if they needled India during the Ladakh standoff, they would have seen a strong retaliation.' 'Pakistan was hoping that India would come out looking weaker in the region and get embarrassed, but that obviously has not happened.'

'Hugging the Pakistani army chief is anti-national'

'Hugging the Pakistani army chief is anti-national'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Sudhir Kumar Ojha from Muzaffarpur, an advocate known for his penchant to file cases against the high and mighty, has fired a legal salvo at the irrepressible cricketer-turned-politician.

'How's the josh?' Defence minister watches 'Uri' along with war veterans

'How's the josh?' Defence minister watches 'Uri' along with war veterans

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

In a tweet, after watching the movie, Sitharaman praised the cast for their "brilliant performance" and said she was "recharged" by the energy in the cinema hall.

Discontent simmers in Pakistan army

Discontent simmers in Pakistan army

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Senior general refuses to retire, reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Ananlysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Pak army chief warns India of 'unbearable cost' in case of war

Pak army chief warns India of 'unbearable cost' in case of war

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Warning India of "unbearable damage" in case of a war, Pakistan's army chief General Raheel Sharif has said his troops are ready to tackle any long or short misadventure by the "enemy".

Army chief's final farewell to brave martyrs

Army chief's final farewell to brave martyrs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh was on Wednesday briefed about the security situation in the wake of the killing of five Indian jawans along the Line of Control in Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir.

Defying Taliban's threat, Pakistan holds landmark polls

Defying Taliban's threat, Pakistan holds landmark polls

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Pakistanis began voting on Saturday morning in landmark polls to choose new national and provincial assemblies, setting in motion the first democratic transition of power in the country's 66-year history.

Army chief briefs Antony on China's incursion in Ladakh

Army chief briefs Antony on China's incursion in Ladakh

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Army chief General Bikram Singh on Thursday briefed Defence Minister A K Antony on the Chinese incursion issue in Ladakh and the present situation there. After reviewing the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the Ladakh area with military commanders in the Northern Command, General Singh briefed the defence minister on the incursion issue on Thursday, army officials said.

Pakistan is a peace loving country: Army chief Kayani

Pakistan is a peace loving country: Army chief Kayani

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

In an apparent riposte to Afghanistan and India, Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Saturday said Pakistan was fully capable of defeating any "external direct threat" despite the current focus of the security forces on internal security.

PHOTOS: On Kargil Vijay Diwas, nation salutes its fallen heroes

PHOTOS: On Kargil Vijay Diwas, nation salutes its fallen heroes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

To commemorate the anniversary of the Kargil war, various tributes and homages kickstarted in various parts of India.

Bajwa wants India-Pak talks. Can he be trusted?

Bajwa wants India-Pak talks. Can he be trusted?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

'Over the last year, Bajwa has created the environment to support bold moves on India. The ball is in India's court,' a senior Pakistan military officer tells Ajai Shukla.

PHOTOS: Beating Retreat marks end of R-Day celebrations

PHOTOS: Beating Retreat marks end of R-Day celebrations

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Foot-tapping music and soulful classical renditions reverberated at Vijay Chowk on Wednesday as the Republic Day celebrations culminated with the Beating Retreat ceremony in New Delhi.

General V K Singh marching towards the BJP?

General V K Singh marching towards the BJP?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Will the former army chief pledge his allegiance to the BJP in the 2014 election?

'There is a thin line between being a Field Marshal and being dismissed'

'There is a thin line between being a Field Marshal and being dismissed'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Field Marshal S H F J 'Sam' Manekshaw, independent India's greatest military commander, would have turned 100 on April 3, 2014. To mark the occasion and to celebrate a brilliant mind and one of India's best-loved soldiers, we reproduce, with kind courtesy of the Indian Defence Review, the Field Marshal's lecture at the Defence Services College, Wellington, on Leadership and Discipline.

Ambani intervened with Clinton to save Sharif's life: Gadkari

Ambani intervened with Clinton to save Sharif's life: Gadkari

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Former BJP president makes the claim at function to release Marathi translation of MJ Akbar's book

Nawaz Sharif is back, but what does it mean for India?

Nawaz Sharif is back, but what does it mean for India?

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Behind Nawaz Sharif's 'peace with India' stance remain unanswered questions about his role in the Kargil conflict and his family's links with the Jamaat-ud-Dawa and Jaish-e-Muhammad, says Ajai Shukla

Kargil was Pakistan army's biggest strategic blunder

Kargil was Pakistan army's biggest strategic blunder

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Under Pervez Musharraf, the Pakistan army not only suffered a humiliating military defeat in Kargil, but also sunk to an abysmal depth in the eyes of military professionals all over the world, says Gurmeet Kanwal.

We would've taken 300 sq miles of India in 1999: Musharraf

We would've taken 300 sq miles of India in 1999: Musharraf

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Describing former Pakistan chief of army staff Lt Gen (retired) Shahid Aziz as an imbalanced personality who indulged in uncalled for character assassination, former president and army chief General (retired) Pervez Musharraf justified the 1999 Kargil War and stated that there was absolutely no need to inform everyone about the operation.

Pak army PRO shift: Bajwa back in charge

Pak army PRO shift: Bajwa back in charge

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Major General Asif Ghafoor's transfer indicates General Qamar Bajwa is well in control once more, pushing behind the discontent among the peer group of senior generals over extension of his tenure, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

'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".

Indian Army pays homage to its valiant soldiers

Indian Army pays homage to its valiant soldiers

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

"The boundless contribution of our army to nation building is amongst its greatest legacies. Be it ensuring the nation's territorial integrity, fighting the scourge of terrorism, reaching out to fellow citizens in times of natural calamities, our Army has consistently performed all duties with dedication and professionalism," said President Mukherjee in his congratulatory message.

India, China to dismantle new border structures under disengagement plan

India, China to dismantle new border structures under disengagement plan

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

The two sides have also agreed for a joint mechanism to verify the progress in the disengagement process through delegation meetings as well as using unmanned aerial vehicles.

Military action will cost China dearly

Military action will cost China dearly

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'India should be adequately prepared for further Chinese mis-adventures at any time in the next few years.'

Time for India to draw red lines for China

Time for India to draw red lines for China

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Once the tanks roll back, a zero-based assessment of future equations with China is necessary. Given the conflict situations that China is imposing on India time and again, the red, amber and green lines of interactions with China need to be laid down and communicated in no uncertain terms, asserts Srikanth Kondapalli, the leading China expert.

Pakistan is still in a state of war: Kayani

Pakistan is still in a state of war: Kayani

Rediff.com1 May 2012

Pakistan's powerful army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has waded into a stand-off between the government and judiciary, saying the country's development and welfare depend on state institutions functioning within their constitutional limits.

PM visits recovering jawans injured in Galwan Valley clash

PM visits recovering jawans injured in Galwan Valley clash

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

"Our country has never bowed down and will never bow down to any world power, and I am able to say this because of braves like you," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday while interacting with the soldiers, who were injured in the June 15 clash with the Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley.

Won't allow the army to dictate terms: Nawaz Sharif

Won't allow the army to dictate terms: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Refusing to play second fiddle to the powerful military, former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said he will be the Army chief's "boss" if voted back to power in the May 11 general elections.

Modi govt forced Pakistan to talk peace

Modi govt forced Pakistan to talk peace

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Under National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval and now Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, India began to actively work on Pakistani internal faultlines with a possibility of the break-up of Pakistan as the only solution,' observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Army chief discusses Chinese incursions with Omar

Army chief discusses Chinese incursions with Omar

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Indian Army Chief General Bikram Singh, who arrived on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, briefed Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah about the recent reports of Chinese army incursions in Ladakh.

Pak Army rejects Indian claim of destroying terror camps

Pak Army rejects Indian claim of destroying terror camps

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Pakistan's military spokesman Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor in a midnight tweet expressed disappointment at Gen Rawat's assertions.

LoC attack: The Pakistan army's DANGEROUS gambit

LoC attack: The Pakistan army's DANGEROUS gambit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

The timing and mode of the attack in which two Indian soldiers were killed unambiguously point towards the complicity of the Pakistan military leadership in this misadventure. After all just a few months back Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Kayani was all for peace. The solution to this riddle lies in the political developments within Pakistan, says Alok Bansal

India will choose time and place to retaliate: Army chief

India will choose time and place to retaliate: Army chief

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Indian Army Chief General Bikram Singh on Monday hit out strongly at Pakistan over the killing of two Indian soldiers and continuous ceasefire violation.

China significantly increases military presence along LAC

China significantly increases military presence along LAC

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Chinese military has also deployed a sizeable number of its troops in Galwan Valley, the site of the violent clashes on June 15 that left 20 Indian soldiers dead.