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SC asks Centre, Manipur to airdrop supplies to overcome blockades

SC asks Centre, Manipur to airdrop supplies to overcome blockades

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

As Manipur grapples with protracted ethnic strife, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre and the state government to ensure uninterrupted supply of basic commodities like food and medicines to people facing economic blockade in certain areas of the border state.

MiG-21 crashes in Bikaner, pilot ejects safely

MiG-21 crashes in Bikaner, pilot ejects safely

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The aircraft was on a routine mission and crashed after getting airborne from the Nal airbase near Bikaner.

'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?'

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.' 'I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.'

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.

Navy says Pak's claims on Indian submarine false propaganda

Navy says Pak's claims on Indian submarine false propaganda

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The Pakistan Navy claimed in Islamabad that it used specialised skills to ward off the Indian submarine from entering Pakistani waters.

India fighting Covid with all its might: Modi

India fighting Covid with all its might: Modi

Rediff.com30 May 2021

In his monthly Mann ki Baat broadcast, Modi noted that the country was also faced with several natural disasters, including cyclones, landslide and earthquakes, during the pandemic, and said more lives were saved than the past with the Centre, states and local administration coming together to carry out relief and rescue operations.

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'Air Superiority that we held from the Second Day of Operation 'Cactus Lily' helped our Armed Forces to speed up operation 'Jackpot' to seize East Pakistan and force Gen Niazi and the Pakistani Army to lay down their arms on 16 December.'

'Post Balakot, Army was ready for conventional war'

'Post Balakot, Army was ready for conventional war'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The sources said Indian Army had finalised contracts to procure ammunition worth Rs 11,000 crore after the Uri terror attack in September 2016, and it has received 95 per cent of the total order.

IAF calls in the 'big boys' for Kashmir flood rescue

IAF calls in the 'big boys' for Kashmir flood rescue

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

A Korean couple and a retired Army Major General were among 310 people rescued by Chandigarh-based 12 Wing of the Indian Air Force, which has been conducting non-stop sorties during the past three days to evacuate people from flooded areas of Srinagar.

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

"Our parents talked to us about Maradona, and we will talk to our sons about Messi. We hope that we will win the cup, and we can celebrate with him and all the people in Argentina," said Nicolas Gomez, a fan from Argentina.

At least 200 Israelis killed in Hamas's worst ever attack

At least 200 Israelis killed in Hamas's worst ever attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

A surprise attack by Hamas militants from Gaza at daybreak killed at least 200 Israelis on Saturday even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared "war" and said his country would extract an "unprecedented price" from its enemy.

Hunt on for missing AirAsia jet likely to be 'at bottom of sea'

Hunt on for missing AirAsia jet likely to be 'at bottom of sea'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

The AirAsia aircraft that went missing after taking off from Indonesia with 162 people on board may be at the bottom of the sea, a top Indonesian official said on Monday, as the multinational search for the Airbus continued amid fading hopes of finding any survivors.

Beyond the fighter pilot glamour

Beyond the fighter pilot glamour

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

'Why have we focused mainly on the question of women becoming fighter pilots? Why have women never asked for induction as Airwomen, Security Guards or Enrolled Non-Combatants? Is it that these jobs at lower levels demand far greater hardships without being glamorous?' asks Air Marshal P V Athawale (retd).

Medical oxygen production being ramped up: Officials inform PM

Medical oxygen production being ramped up: Officials inform PM

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

In the meeting on the prevailing COVID-19 situation, Modi reviewed the availability of medical infrastructure and directed officials to ensure rapid upgradation of health facilities, the PMO said in a statement.

Can Modi Broker Peace In Ukraine?

Can Modi Broker Peace In Ukraine?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Only the future will tell if Modi can leave his mark on the Ukraine crisis. Nonetheless, it is both a challenge and an opportunity for India's diplomacy, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Abhinandan's debriefing ends, to go on sick leave for few weeks

Abhinandan's debriefing ends, to go on sick leave for few weeks

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

A medical review board in the near future will assess the medical fitness of the Wing Commander and decide when he can resume his operations as a fighter pilot.

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'We flew all missions in the first part of the war at low levels; that is at 300 to 500 feet above the ground.' 'These sorties were no doubt stressful since the pilots and crew had to look out for birds and obstructions as well as enemy gunfire.'

Veterans, experts laud move to create post of CDS

Veterans, experts laud move to create post of CDS

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The CDS will be senior to the service chiefs and his primary role will be to work towards increasing operational coordination among the army, the navy or the air force and deal with India's national security with a comprehensive approach.

PM announces creation of Chief of Defence Staff

PM announces creation of Chief of Defence Staff

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

A high-level committee set up to examine the gaps in the country's security system in the wake of the Kargil War in 1999 had called for appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff as a single-point military adviser to the defence minister.

US diplomatic presence in Afghanistan all but over: Media reports

US diplomatic presence in Afghanistan all but over: Media reports

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Some individuals or small families were still 'being pulled through the gates somehow' as of Saturday, CNN reported citing a source familiar with the situation.

Railway infra bears the brunt of Agnipath protests on Day 4

Railway infra bears the brunt of Agnipath protests on Day 4

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Protestors continued to target railway properties in Bihar and West Bengal on Saturday to vent their ire against the Agnipath defence recruitment scheme disrupting train services in the eastern region for the fourth day in a row, while demonstrations were held on roads in Odisha and Jharkhand.

Air India sale: Sitharaman, Hardeep Singh Puri likely to be in new GoM

Air India sale: Sitharaman, Hardeep Singh Puri likely to be in new GoM

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The government is planning to liberalise the terms and conditions for the sale of the national carrier. The Centre is still pursuing the option of selling the airline's subsidiaries before the airline itself, in order to deal with an outstanding debt of around Rs 27,000 crore.

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.

Why has the army chief not been appointed yet?

Why has the army chief not been appointed yet?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

According to convention, Lieutenant General Praveen Bakshi should be named as General Dalbir Singh Suhag's successor as army chief

UP man who was abducted by Taliban recalls horror

UP man who was abducted by Taliban recalls horror

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Rajesh Pandey, a resident of Chitrauli locality of Janpur Mudiyari Gram Panchayat of Bansdih Kotwali area of the district, returned to India from Afghanistan on August 23.

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.

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The coming together of the Quad and the Australia-UK-US grouping would be a formidable adversary, moving toward the creation of a 'thousand ship navy' that reins in the PLA navy in the Indo-Pacific.

IAF's Mi17V5 chopper that ferried Rawat has seen fair share of crashes

IAF's Mi17V5 chopper that ferried Rawat has seen fair share of crashes

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The helicopter is fitted with a self-defence system against heat seeker missiles, heavily-armoured cockpit, vital systems and components.

IAF gets first Apache Guardian attack helicopter

IAF gets first Apache Guardian attack helicopter

Rediff.com11 May 2019

United States aerospace major Boeing has handed over first of the 22 Apache Guardian attack helicopters to the Indian Air Force, nearly three-and-half years after a multi-billion dollar deal for the choppers was sealed.

Man who shot last video of Rawat's chopper

Man who shot last video of Rawat's chopper

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Y Joe Alias Kutty on Wednesday recorded video of the helicopter, apparently moments before it crashed.

Air India beat ASEB

Air India beat ASEB

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

Their third win improved their chances of a berth in the Second Division NFL super league.

India wants normal ties with all neighbours, including Pak: MEA

India wants normal ties with all neighbours, including Pak: MEA

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

India on Thursday said it desires normal relations with Pakistan and it was for that country to create a conducive atmosphere by taking 'credible, verifiable and irreversible' action against cross-border terrorism.

'Sudan rebels held me at gunpoint...'

'Sudan rebels held me at gunpoint...'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'Since I was held at gunpoint I had no option but to give them the car keys.' 'They took the car and drove away.'

Drones over Punjab: Need for offensive action

Drones over Punjab: Need for offensive action

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'If UAV technology is used by the adversary to target VIPs or strategic targets it would be a different ball game altogether,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

After daylong wait, IAF hero Abhinandan returns home from Pak

After daylong wait, IAF hero Abhinandan returns home from Pak

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Pakistani officials handed over Varthaman to Indian officials, including from the IAF, at the Attari-Wagah Border.

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Stock Picks: 10 Value Bets For Rich Payoffs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

10 non-bank and non-finance stocks from the BSE500 Index universe that offer an optimal blend of low valuation, reasonably robust revenue and earnings growth in recent quarters, a strong balance sheet, and most importantly, positive cash flow from their operations.

Zimbabwe move one step closer to World Cup qualification

Zimbabwe move one step closer to World Cup qualification

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Zimbabwe carried the form they showed in Group A to get the better of a fighting Oman, with Williams continuing his stellar run.

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

A summary of the opening day's action in the UEFA Champions league on Tuesday.