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Who should play WingCo Abhinandan? VOTE!

Who should play WingCo Abhinandan? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Does Ajay Devgn get your vote?

What a visit to Pakistan revealed

What a visit to Pakistan revealed

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

'The overall situation is unstable and any trigger like the capture/killing of Osama bin Laden or Musharraf extending his presidency could trigger events which could threaten the military's rule.'

In SCO address, Modi tears into Pak over terrorism

In SCO address, Modi tears into Pak over terrorism

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The PM said that countries sponsoring, aiding and funding terrorism must be held accountable.

How does India's military match up to Pakistan's?

How does India's military match up to Pakistan's?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Here is how the two countries stack up militarily, according to a report in AlJazeera.com.

Despite injuries, Abhi wants to return to cockpit at the earliest

Despite injuries, Abhi wants to return to cockpit at the earliest

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

His health condition is being monitored by a group of doctors at the Army's Research and Referral hospital, the officials said.

India Navy to begin trilateral exercise 'IBSAMAR' with SA, Brazil today

India Navy to begin trilateral exercise 'IBSAMAR' with SA, Brazil today

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

This is the first time that 'Exercise IBSAMAR' is being conducted in Indian waters and it will conclude on February 29. All previous editions were held off South Africa, Navy said in a release.

Home grown Tejas aircraft given final operational clearance

Home grown Tejas aircraft given final operational clearance

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa calling the FOC a 'major milestone'.

Coming soon: A new IAF museum spread over 43 acres in Delhi

Coming soon: A new IAF museum spread over 43 acres in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

A proposal for new Air Force Aerospace Museum was cleared by defence ministry and a final financial sanction on the Detailed Project Report is awaited.

Black Panthers, Camels to get President's colours

Black Panthers, Camels to get President's colours

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

The award of Colours and Standard by the President is a great honour bestowed in recognition of the distinguished service rendered by a unit to the nation.

F-21 won't be sold to anyone if IAF buys it: Lockheed Martin

F-21 won't be sold to anyone if IAF buys it: Lockheed Martin

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Lockheed, which has a longstanding relationship of 25 years with India, unveiled the F-21 during the Aero India show in Bengaluru in February, saying it will address the Indian Air Force's unique requirements.

New Zealand win practice match

New Zealand win practice match

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

New Zealand beat Mumbai by 39 runs in their practice match in Mumbai.

13 killed in Philippines blast

13 killed in Philippines blast

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

A bomb exploded Monday at a crowded market killing 13 people in the latest deadly attack in southern Philippines, officials said.

Main accused in Patna housing colony blast arrested

Main accused in Patna housing colony blast arrested

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Patna Senior Superintendent of Police Jitendra Rana said the main accused Kundan Kumar was arrested from Ekangalsarai in Nalanda district.

Madhavan, the remote control pilot

Madhavan, the remote control pilot

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

The southern star talks about Rang De Basanti and more.

Admiral Gorshkov to join Indian Navy by 2008-end

Admiral Gorshkov to join Indian Navy by 2008-end

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Top-line MiG-29 aircraft will be inducted along with the carrier to augment the air arm of the Navy.

South Africa warm up in style

South Africa warm up in style

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

South Africa scored a facile 76-run victory over Saurashtra in a warm-up clash in Mumbai.

India loses its edge over China's navy

India loses its edge over China's navy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

With the expected launch of The People's Liberation Army (Navy)'s second aircraft carrier on April 23, China will match India in carrier numbers.

IAF pilots to evaluate Boeing's F-18

IAF pilots to evaluate Boeing's F-18

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

Boeing is also exploring the possibility of manufacturing aircraft components and assembling the jets in India.

Which  IAF craft got the first  Indian name?

Which IAF craft got the first Indian name?

Rediff.com10 May 2006

Test your knowledge with our quiz on the Indian Air Force

IAF Jaguar crashes, no casualties

IAF Jaguar crashes, no casualties

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

The Air Force has been plagued by frequent crashes, particularly among its aging Soviet-made MiGs.

Beware! What does America want to sell India?

Beware! What does America want to sell India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'It's pretty likely that Kissinger, Rice et al came bearing gifts (read Trojan Horses) from McDonnell Douglas, Boeing, Grumman, Northrop, and all the other Military Industrial Complex stalwarts,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

13 aircraft crashed, 14 killed in 13 months:Pranab

13 aircraft crashed, 14 killed in 13 months:Pranab

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

There was no loss of civil property in the accidents, which occurred from January 2005 up to January 31, 2006, except the accident which took place on December 13, 2005 in which paddy crop was damaged in the open field, he said.

Sachin easing back into action

Sachin easing back into action

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be released on Friday: Imran Khan

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be released on Friday: Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The announcement was greeted by thumping of desks by Pakistani lawmakers.

IAF 115 helicopter unit wins President's award

IAF 115 helicopter unit wins President's award

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Indian Air Force's 115 Helicopter unit and 26 Squadron, both doing yeoman's services in rescue operations and war have been awarded with the President's Standard award, an official said on Friday.

Why is the IAF still buying fighter jets?

Why is the IAF still buying fighter jets?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'We spent Rs 59,000 crore on acquiring 36 Rafales and we do not know if we will ever use them. The chances are that we never will,' argues Aakar Patel.

Without Smith, Warner; India have an advantage in Australia

Without Smith, Warner; India have an advantage in Australia

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

With Australia not having their two key players Steve Smith and David Warner, batting great Sachin Tendulkar believes that it will be a 'huge opportunity' for India to do something special Down Under.

Elbow still pains: Tendulkar

Elbow still pains: Tendulkar

Rediff.com1 Oct 2005

The ace batsman said the Challenger series provides him the perfect platform to test his fitness.

'Sachin making good progress'

'Sachin making good progress'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Unidentified plane over Mumbai triggers panic

Unidentified plane over Mumbai triggers panic

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

An unidentified aircraft caused a security scare in Mumbai airspace on Saturday after it was spotted by an Etihad Airways flight and reported to the air traffic control, official sources said.

Pakistan's new strategy: Bleed India with a thousand tweets

Pakistan's new strategy: Bleed India with a thousand tweets

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Indian agencies have been engaged in countering Pakistani cyber-attacks on social media platforms for a very long time. But just like the fight against the coronavirus, only through the active participation of ordinary citizens that this war on fake news can be won, suggets Colonel S Dinny (retd).

Tendulkar practises with lighter bat

Tendulkar practises with lighter bat

Rediff.com22 Oct 2004

The batting ace said he is putting "a little more load" on his body each day and making "promising" progress.

Petrol may cost Rs 3.8 more

Petrol may cost Rs 3.8 more

Rediff.com19 Mar 2005

Pakistan has history of lying about military setbacks

Pakistan has history of lying about military setbacks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

It is most unlikely that the US would take kindly to Indian claims of having shot down an F-16. There is too much commercial interest involved, says Col Anil Athale (retd).

India to produce 140 Sukhois: Fernandes

India to produce 140 Sukhois: Fernandes

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

The defence minister said the country was fully prepared to meet any military threat from Pakistan or elsewhere.

'Admiral Gorshkov deal in January'

'Admiral Gorshkov deal in January'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

India and Russia have finalised the contract, a Russian defence official was quoted as saying.

Indo-Russian joint air exercise Avia-Indra I ends

Indo-Russian joint air exercise Avia-Indra I ends

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

A nine day Indo-Russian joint air force exercise concluded at the Halwara Air Force Station in Punjab that saw fighter, helicopter and missile crew of the two countries operating together.

India, US, Japan ready for Malabar drill as China watches

India, US, Japan ready for Malabar drill as China watches

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

A number of other frontline ships, submarines and fighter jets of the three countries will be part of the over week-long drill in the Bay of Bengal which is taking place in the backdrop of a major military face-off between armies of India and China in the Sikkim section.