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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.

What's General Pande Doing At LoC?

What's General Pande Doing At LoC?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Chief of Army Staff reviewed operational preparedness and the security situation along the LoC.

Rajnath's Shastra Puja Message For China

Rajnath's Shastra Puja Message For China

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Each time an Indian minister visits Arunachal Pradesh, the tinpot Communists in Beijing's Zhongnanhai get worked up and mutter threats.

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'The victory is an expression of agrarian distress and social turmoil.'

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

About 416 Myanmarese soldiers crossed over to India in view of the situation arising out of the fighting between Myanmar's armed ethnic groups and the government forces, and Indian military is 'closely watching' the unfolding developments, Army Chief General Manoj Pande said on Thursday.

'He Was Alive, But A Captive Of The Chinese'

'He Was Alive, But A Captive Of The Chinese'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'On October 12-13, he started shivering from fear in his tent.' 'That was the time he wrote a letter to my mother to conduct Ganeshji's Atharvashirsha.' 'The moment he finished writing that letter, he told us, he felt serene calmness.'

Army Chief In South Korea; Kim Celebrates In North

Army Chief In South Korea; Kim Celebrates In North

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

General Manoj C Pande, India's chief of army staff, visited military establishments in South Korea and interacted with the republic's senior military leadership.

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'There is uncertainty regarding job opportunities for our children after they serve for just four years under the Agnipath scheme.'

Who Is Rajnath Shaking Hands With?

Who Is Rajnath Shaking Hands With?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met the Indian Army's senior-most generals before he addressed the Army Commanders' Conference at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

The Prime Minister Born On February 29

The Prime Minister Born On February 29

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Morarji Desai was 81 when he was elected prime minister and ruled India for two years, from March 1977 to July 1999.

Military strength, capabilities must to prevent wars: Army chief

Military strength, capabilities must to prevent wars: Army chief

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Addressing an event in New Delhi, Gen Pande also said the recent global developments have underscored that the security of the nation can neither be outsourced nor be dependent on the largesse of others.

Poonch ambush: Search ops to track down terrorists enter 6th day

Poonch ambush: Search ops to track down terrorists enter 6th day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Over 30 suspects have been questioned during the past few days and several of them have been released.

What's CJI Telling The Mantris?

What's CJI Telling The Mantris?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Glimpses from the At Home reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Republic Day.

'Be professional': Army chief amid row over civilian deaths

'Be professional': Army chief amid row over civilian deaths

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Three civilians picked up by the Army for questioning after the terrorist ambushed two Army vehicles on Thursday at Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz in Poonch were found dead on December 23.

PIX: Army marks 75th anniversary of International Day of UN Peacekeepers

PIX: Army marks 75th anniversary of International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Army on Monday commemorated the 75th anniversary of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers by paying homage to the fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial in New Delhi.

Army reshuffles top brass, appoints Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar as new vice chief

Army reshuffles top brass, appoints Lt Gen Suchindra Kumar as new vice chief

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Present vice chief Lt Gen BS Raju would be succeeding Lt Gen AS Bhinder who is superannuating on February 28 at the South Western Army Command.

'China will be given a bloody nose'

'China will be given a bloody nose'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'They will continue to keep pricking at places where both of us are sensitive and keep the LAC alive.'

Eliminate terror, but with due process: Amit Shah at J-K meet

Eliminate terror, but with due process: Amit Shah at J-K meet

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Advising security agencies for appropriate deployment in vulnerable areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Shah stressed that all due procedures should be adopted while conducting counter-terror operations.

What is Saudi Prince doing in India after G20 summit?

What is Saudi Prince doing in India after G20 summit?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Bin Salman is currently on a State visit to India following end of the G20 Summit.

Why Does Raksha Mantri Look Concerned?

Why Does Raksha Mantri Look Concerned?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

What is the CDS telling the Raksha Mantri that has got Rajnath Singh pensive?

Situation at LAC 'stable but unpredictable', troops ready: Army chief

Situation at LAC 'stable but unpredictable', troops ready: Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

At a press conference ahead of the Army Day, Gen Pande also said that the troops deployed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) have been able to maintain a robust posture to defeat any evil design of the adversary with a firm and resolute manner.

Is V K Singh Up For Promotion?

Is V K Singh Up For Promotion?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

General Singh was assigned to receive leaders representing the planet's two superpowers -- the president of the United States and the premier of the People's Republic of China.

Imran Khan Is Not The Change Pakistanis Want

Imran Khan Is Not The Change Pakistanis Want

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

He is only the agent that can bring them that change for they are quite aware that he has articulated no vision on how to set Pakistan back on the rails, notes Lieutenant General Gautam Moorthy (retd).

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Glimpses into the life of Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, who at 31, is Pakistan's youngest first lady.

Army plans to procure 200 locally-built Prachand, light utility helicopters

Army plans to procure 200 locally-built Prachand, light utility helicopters

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Army is looking at procuring the LUHs and LCHs to replace its ageing fleets of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters.

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

India has allocated Rs 1.72 trillion, or 27.67 per cent of the total defence budget to cater to modernisation of the country's arsenal. Modern militaries spend up to 50 to 60 per cent of their total defence budget so that they go into combat with superior weaponry and equipment.

Indian Army showed world enough is enough: Gen Naravane on Galwan standoff

Indian Army showed world enough is enough: Gen Naravane on Galwan standoff

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

It took India and the Indian Army to show to the world that enough is enough and to challenge the neighbourhood bully, he said.

Remembering The Heroes Of Kargil

Remembering The Heroes Of Kargil

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Glimpses of the solemn ceremony Shaurya Sandhya ahead of the 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas, which commemorates India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War at the Kargil War Memorial, Dras, in Kargil, Ladakh.

Priority is to ensure high-level of operational readiness: Army chief

Priority is to ensure high-level of operational readiness: Army chief

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Newly-appointed Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Sunday said his 'utmost and foremost' priority would be to ensure very high standards of operational preparedness to face current, contemporary and future security challenges across the entire spectrum of conflict.

Pak must throw out beggar's bowl: Army chief amid economic crisis

Pak must throw out beggar's bowl: Army chief amid economic crisis

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

In July, the Pakistan government's debt swelled to USD 2.44 billion, including USD 2.07 billion in non-guaranteed debt owed to China, as per Geo News.

Political issue, not...: Canada's deputy army chief amid diplomatic row

Political issue, not...: Canada's deputy army chief amid diplomatic row

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June.

Former Army chief Gen Kapoor, ex-top defence officers join Rahul's yatra

Former Army chief Gen Kapoor, ex-top defence officers join Rahul's yatra

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Amid severe cold and fog, the march resumed in the morning from Dodwa in Karnal's Nilokheri region and entered the Kurukshetra district later in the day.

'Maligning our brave hearts': Cong slams BJP for criticising ex-army chief

'Maligning our brave hearts': Cong slams BJP for criticising ex-army chief

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'Ex-Army Chief Gen Deepak Kapoor joined Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra. Kapoor was indicted in the Adarsh scam along with other senior Army officers'

Ex-Army chief hints at 'foreign role' in violence-hit Manipur

Ex-Army chief hints at 'foreign role' in violence-hit Manipur

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

"I am sure that those who are in the chair and responsible for taking actions due to be taken are doing their best and we should avoid second guessing them".

When General Pande Becomes Army Chief...

When General Pande Becomes Army Chief...

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

All three service chiefs of the Indian armed forces will be from the 61st batch of the National Defence Academy at Khadakvasla after the army chief-designate Lieutenant General Manoj C Pande takes over as the 29th chief of army staff on April 30, 2022.

Top Indian Army commanders 'draw lessons' from Gaza, Ukraine wars

Top Indian Army commanders 'draw lessons' from Gaza, Ukraine wars

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Top commanders of the Indian Army deliberated on the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas conflict at a five-day conclave to draw relevant lessons besides focusing on ways to make the force 'future ready' in line with with emerging contours of threats and challenges.

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.' 'They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed from across the LoC.'

Even Generals Cry...

Even Generals Cry...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Tears flowed at a memorial event for General Bipin Rawat organised on his first death anniversary at the United Service Institution of India in New Delhi, December 10, 2022.

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Srinagar Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Balwal, who has expertise in handling terror-related cases, has been "prematurely" repatriated to Manipur cadre where a fresh bout of violence has worsened the already tense situation.

'We are telling the story of our tallest hero'

'We are telling the story of our tallest hero'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'The moment the Army approved the script, they told us that they will give their full support and asked us for our full dedication.'