News for 'Air Force Acts'

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy after airstrike, recalls man in Teheran

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy after airstrike, recalls man in Teheran

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs said that the violation of Pakistan's sovereignty is "completely unacceptable" and warned of serious consequences.

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Imran welcomes truce, says onus to make further progress rests with India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

In his first comments since the militaries of India and Pakistan jointly announced on Thursday that they have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors, Khan said Pakistan remains ready to move forward to resolve 'all outstanding issues' with India through dialogue.

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.

Defence ministry warned of ISI-operated 'spy ring'

Defence ministry warned of ISI-operated 'spy ring'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The Union home ministry has alerted the defence ministry about an alleged spy ring being run by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, which is trying to use ex-servicemen in the garb of providing job opportunities and financial aid.

Was Modi Worried About Shyam Rangeela?

Was Modi Worried About Shyam Rangeela?

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Rangeela's presence in the fray could have been trifle uncomfortable for Modi. He may not have posed an electoral challenge to the prime minister, but Rangeela's public meetings could have seen people flocking, if only to hear him mimic Modi. In a completely Modi-centric election, the presence of a 'rival' -- if only for a smattering of audience at his meetings -- would not have been particularly appreciated by Modi, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author of Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

Pak bills Rs 2.86 lakh as route navigation charges on PM Modi's flights

Pak bills Rs 2.86 lakh as route navigation charges on PM Modi's flights

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The data gathered by activist Commodore (Retd) Lokesh Batra through his RTI application, show that till June 2016, Indian Air Force aircraft were used for the prime minister's visits to 11 countries -- Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Qatar, Australia, Pakistan, Russia, Iran, Fiji and Singapore.

Taiwan Prez seeks international help as China steps up military drills

Taiwan Prez seeks international help as China steps up military drills

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Taiwan says it detected multiple Chinese aircraft and naval vessels taking part in military drills around the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, in what could be a possible simulated attack against the island.

Chopper scam: ED questions ex-IAF chief Tyagi on day 2

Chopper scam: ED questions ex-IAF chief Tyagi on day 2

Rediff.com6 May 2016

He was subjected to a marathon 10-hour questioning on Thursday by ED investigators.

Nuh violence: Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi arrested

Nuh violence: Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi arrested

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi was arrested on Tuesday in connection with communal clashes that erupted in Haryana's Nuh district on July 31, police said.

MP man held for FB remarks on death of Gen Rawat, others in chopper crash

MP man held for FB remarks on death of Gen Rawat, others in chopper crash

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The police arrested a man in Madhya Pradesh for allegedly making objectionable remarks on Facebook over the death of chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat and others in a helicopter crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu, an official said.

India must be ready to use might if need arises: President

India must be ready to use might if need arises: President

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Cautioning against various threats facing the subcontinent, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said it was imperative for India to have an effective deterrence and strong defence to promote development and it must be prepared to use its "might" if the need arises.

Use common sense, Modi hits back at Oppn over Rafale remarks

Use common sense, Modi hits back at Oppn over Rafale remarks

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

"What I said was if we had Rafale at the time (of aerial dogfight), then none of our fighter jets would have gone down and none of theirs saved," he added.

Gunman kills 26 in Texas church; found dead in his car

Gunman kills 26 in Texas church; found dead in his car

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It's the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history -- and the fifth deadliest in modern US history.

Can You Spot The Rare Snow Leopard?

Can You Spot The Rare Snow Leopard?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Rare snow leopard sighted in Himachal's Chicham village.

'If they force us to listen to Hindi, we won't!'

'If they force us to listen to Hindi, we won't!'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'How can we tolerate such high-handedness?'

Drone spotted over Indian high commission in Islamabad

Drone spotted over Indian high commission in Islamabad

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The Indian mission has already taken up the issue strongly with the Pakistani authorities.

Agusta case: ED names Ahmed Patel in chargesheet

Agusta case: ED names Ahmed Patel in chargesheet

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The chargesheet said according to the 'budget sheet, 30 million were paid to Air Force officers.

Kerala: Amid gloom and despair, they bring hope

Kerala: Amid gloom and despair, they bring hope

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The visual of a man kneeling down in muddy waters to help women step on to him to get into rescue boats went viral on Sunday.

Such hullabaloo over INS Vishal!

Such hullabaloo over INS Vishal!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The navy wants to spend Rs 40,000 crore on INS Vishal, a choice the army and air force oppose. This is as much about turf as about funding. explains Ajai Shukla.

Defence in 2019: Balakot strikes, CDS & modernisation

Defence in 2019: Balakot strikes, CDS & modernisation

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

India's doctrinal policy shift in combating terror by carrying out the Balakot air strikes inside Pakistan, appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff and hastening work on military modernisation marked a new beginning in 2019 in dealing with complex security challenges.

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Poacher neither minces words in condemning these self-seeking slaughterers nor leaves any stone unturned in highlighting the hard work put in by friends of the forest, notes Sukanya Verma.

Manipur records 68% polling marred by violence, firing, booth capturing

Manipur records 68% polling marred by violence, firing, booth capturing

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

At Thamnapokpi under Moirang constituency in Bishnupur district, armed men fired several rounds in the air near a polling booth prompting voters to flee, police said on Friday, adding additional security personnel were rushed to the spot to contain the situation.

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.

IPL PIX: Chennai Super Kings hand Mumbai Indians 20-run loss at Wankhede

IPL PIX: Chennai Super Kings hand Mumbai Indians 20-run loss at Wankhede

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

Khanna forms committee on Palam fiasco, Rai disbands it

Khanna forms committee on Palam fiasco, Rai disbands it

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

In a mail to COA and BCCI officer-bearers, Khanna informed them about his decision to form a panel chaired by acting treasurer Aniruddh Chaudhary with Ratnakar Shetty being the convenor. The other members were supposed to be Avishek Dalmiya (CAB) and Jai Shah (Gujarat CA).

PIX: Foden double fires Man City to comeback win against Man Utd

PIX: Foden double fires Man City to comeback win against Man Utd

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Phil Foden kept Manchester City's Premier League title challenge on track with a superb second-half double as his side hit back to clinch a 3-1 home victory over Manchester United on Sunday.

Veterans see 'lack of coordination' in Pathankot op

Veterans see 'lack of coordination' in Pathankot op

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

They batted for better coordination between the Indian Air Force and the Army in guarding the air bases in case of exigencies like the one at Pathankot in Punjab.

How India can prevent another act of terror

How India can prevent another act of terror

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

'India has already suffered in the raid of January 2, and taken punishment. If comparable or higher retribution does not visit Pakistan, there is no reason why it should not undertake such a misadventure again,' says Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd).

Quick Response Team was waiting for the terrorists

Quick Response Team was waiting for the terrorists

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

The suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists dressed in army uniforms launched the attack with an aim of destroying the air base.

UNGA to convene emergency session on Oct 26 amid Israel-Hamas war

UNGA to convene emergency session on Oct 26 amid Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

This comes after the Hamas attack on Israel in which more than 1,400 Israelis were killed, mostly in the initial Hamas attack. In addition, 203 people were believed captured by Hamas during the incursion and taken into Gaza, the Israeli military has said.

'We did not like how army's name was being misused'

'We did not like how army's name was being misused'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

'This letter is not a complaint, it's more indignation, because we do not like being used as political tools by people of various parties.'

Delhi HC seeks govt, petitioners' responses to pleas against Agnipath

Delhi HC seeks govt, petitioners' responses to pleas against Agnipath

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday reserved its judgment on a batch of petitions challenging the Centre's Agnipath scheme for recruitment in armed forces.

Modi calls Oppn 'poster boys of Pakistan'

Modi calls Oppn 'poster boys of Pakistan'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The Congress for its part urged Modi not to politicise the armed forces.

IT ministry asks YouTube to remove videos of Abhi

IT ministry asks YouTube to remove videos of Abhi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The ministry had asked YouTube to remove the clips following directive from the home ministry, a government source said, adding that the said links have now been removed.

'It was full of danger and we knew we were playing with our lives'

'It was full of danger and we knew we were playing with our lives'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

'Me and my boys had never ever thought in our wildest dreams that we would be taking part in a rescue mission of this kind.' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, a helicopter pilot himself, reports on how the air force rescued those trapped in the Deoghar cable cars disaster last fortnight.

Sri Lanka deploys troops, military vehicles on Colombo's streets

Sri Lanka deploys troops, military vehicles on Colombo's streets

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Sri Lankan authorities on Wednesday deployed troops and military vehicles in the streets to ensure public security in the capital amidst nationwide protests over the government's failure to tackle the worst economic crisis.

Texas school shooting: Biden blames gun lobby, seeks control measures

Texas school shooting: Biden blames gun lobby, seeks control measures

Rediff.com25 May 2022

President Joe Biden asked Americans to stand up to the gun lobby and urged the members of the Congress for an immediate gun control legislation.

Govt considers regulating air-ticket prices after lockdown

Govt considers regulating air-ticket prices after lockdown

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The move if implemented, will be a temporary measure to protect both consumers and airlines. A section of airline executives and experts, however, warned that any intervention in pricing would be counterproductive.

5 cops killed as Naxals blow up bus in Chhattisgarh

5 cops killed as Naxals blow up bus in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Five police personnel were killed and 13 others injured as Naxals blew up the bus in which they were traveling in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Tuesday, senior police officials said.

VVIP chopper deal: After CBI, ED questions ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi

VVIP chopper deal: After CBI, ED questions ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The ex-IAF chief was questioned in the same case by CBI for the last three days. This is the first time that the ex-Chief of Staff of the Indian Air Force has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate.