News for 'Armed Forces Veterans'

VP Naidu inaugurates 1st India-built war memorial in France

VP Naidu inaugurates 1st India-built war memorial in France

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

The memorial is the first-of-its-kind built by India in France after the country's Independence. The announcement to construct the memorial was made by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during her last visit to Paris in June 2018.

India will hit back with 'double force' if sovereignty is challenged: PM

India will hit back with 'double force' if sovereignty is challenged: PM

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

He cautioned people against forces inside and outside India which are working against the country by targeting it and its constitutional values.

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

If push comes to shove, Trump is probably planning to order the US army to clear his path for a second term. What if the armed forces refuse to obey their commander-in-chief?, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Canada's India-born defence minister faces racist remarks

Canada's India-born defence minister faces racist remarks

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Canada's newly-appointed Sikh Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has allegedly faced racist remarks by a soldier on social media, prompting the Canadian Armed Forces to launch a probe.

All-round show helps DC down UP Warriorz

All-round show helps DC down UP Warriorz

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the WPL match played between Delhi Capitals Women and UP Warriorz in Bengaluru on Monday.

Delhi Capitals Vs Punjab Kings The Best Bowlers!

Delhi Capitals Vs Punjab Kings The Best Bowlers!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Vote for the best bowling performances in the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match.

PIX: Rutherford takes Windies to Super 8 after win over NZ

PIX: Rutherford takes Windies to Super 8 after win over NZ

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Group C match between the West Indies and New Zealand in Trinidad on Thursday.

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The TDP and JD-U will have a lot to answer inside Parliament, day after day, session after session, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

No shortage of arms and ammunition; ready to give befitting reply to enemies: Gen Rawat

No shortage of arms and ammunition; ready to give befitting reply to enemies: Gen Rawat

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

He also assured the nation that the borders are fully secured.

Irom Sharmila cycles 20 km to file nomination

Irom Sharmila cycles 20 km to file nomination

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Sharmila filed her nomination on behalf of People's Resurgence and Justice Alliance.

India shows off its cultural diversity at R-Day parade

India shows off its cultural diversity at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

India celebrated its 69th Republic Day with a grand parade at Rajpath, which was witnessed by thousands of people. As part of the celebrations, tableaux,including those representing various states, ministries, the All India Radio among others, rolled down Rajpath. Take a look at the colourful cultural pieces.

What the Raksha Mantri needs to do

What the Raksha Mantri needs to do

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'It is the government's most important duty to ensure that when war breaks out, the armed forces are absolutely ready to face the adversary -- well equipped, well trained and in high spirits,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

SC seeks OROP payment plan from Centre within a week

SC seeks OROP payment plan from Centre within a week

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said the ministry of defence cannot take law in its own hands by issuing communication on payment of One Rank-One Pension (OROP) arrears in four instalments.

Why does the govt want to get rid of brigadiers?

Why does the govt want to get rid of brigadiers?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

'Let us not, with all our drive for modernisation of the armed forces, send the forces to battle this time with second rung leadership,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

T20 World Cup: 12 Bowlers To Watch Our For

T20 World Cup: 12 Bowlers To Watch Our For

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The T20 World Cup 2024 promises to be a tournament dominated by bowlers, particularly spinners.

All Set For Republic Day Parade!

All Set For Republic Day Parade!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Glimpses of the dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade.

PHOTOS: Punjab Kings script narrow win over Rajasthan

PHOTOS: Punjab Kings script narrow win over Rajasthan

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings in Guwahati on Wednesday.

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Will BJP campaigners start using the term 'Ram Rajya' to refer to the nation under Modi's rule, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ex-U'khand CM and BJP leader B C Khanduri's son joins Congress

Ex-U'khand CM and BJP leader B C Khanduri's son joins Congress

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

B C Khanduri was removed last year as chairman of the parliamentary standing committee on defence.

PM proposes, babu disposes

PM proposes, babu disposes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

'We should hope and pray that the PM's sentiment is not held ransom by machinations and craftiness of a few junior babus who throw in an imaginary impediment at every welfare measure and snigger and giggle at the sidelines every time a soldier is ill at ease,' says Major Navdeep Singh on the one rank one pension debate.

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

For India to view the new Sri Lankan leadership only through the prism of the past or through their narrow view on China, is fraught with possibilities that should be avoided, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

PIX: Rajasthan Royals bounce back with hard-fought win over Punjab Kings

PIX: Rajasthan Royals bounce back with hard-fought win over Punjab Kings

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals played in Mullanpur on Saturday

Trashing India's honour

Trashing India's honour

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

What kind of a nation have we become where the commanders of the country's armed forces and satellite mission are trashed without a whimper, asks Tarun Vijay.

Why We IAF Pilots Love Our Ray-Bans

Why We IAF Pilots Love Our Ray-Bans

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'I was a young pilot in the IAF and Tom Cruise (with his genuine Ray-Bans) was now an icon with his sensational performance in Top Gun.' 'The IAF, maybe influenced by the movie, decided to 'issue' pilots Ray-Bans as part of their flying kit,' remembers IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

Hizbul terrorist, bodyguard killed in J-K infiltration bid

Hizbul terrorist, bodyguard killed in J-K infiltration bid

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

A self-styled divisional commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen was killed along with his bodyguard as security forces foiled an infiltration attempt and a conspiracy by the proscribed outfit to revive its activities in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district early on Monday, officials said.

IPL PIX: Curran hits fifty as Punjab Kings down Delhi

IPL PIX: Curran hits fifty as Punjab Kings down Delhi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Sam Curran's counter-attacking fifty powered Punjab Kings to a four-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2024 match in Chandigarh on Saturday.

Stokes reckons two seamers gives England good chance

Stokes reckons two seamers gives England good chance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

England have retained old warhorse James Anderson who is seven shy of reaching the landmark 700 wickets and become the first pacer to achieve the feat.

Ranji Trophy: Haryana stun defending champions Saurashtra

Ranji Trophy: Haryana stun defending champions Saurashtra

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara made 49 and 43 in his two innings as Saurashtra lost to Haryana by four wickets.

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

IAF crash: Village gets ready to bid farewell to Squadron Leader

IAF crash: Village gets ready to bid farewell to Squadron Leader

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Singh's last rites will be conducted at the Mahatma Gandhi Government School ground in his Ghardana Khurd village and thousands are expected to gather to bid him farewell.

Xi asks military to recruit new talent to gain edge in future wars

Xi asks military to recruit new talent to gain edge in future wars

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the need for the recruitment of new talent to support the rapid modernisation of the armed forces and win future wars amid reports that the military has committed more resources to enrol 3 lakh personnel for frontline positions.

Poll results may spell trouble for Team Rahul

Poll results may spell trouble for Team Rahul

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The assembly election results are likely to put a lid on the impending battle the old guard and young Turks, strengthen the hands of the veterans, and force the younger leaders to negotiate a truce. Archis Mohan reports.

Parents drive 2,000 km for army officer's funeral

Parents drive 2,000 km for army officer's funeral

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Col N S Bal, who had earned a Shaurya Chakra and ran marathons despite battling cancer, died on Thursday at a hospital in Bengaluru, officials said.

SRH Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best Spell? Vote!

SRH Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best Spell? Vote!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The spin duo of Karn Sharma and Swapnil Singh helped RCB snap their run of six losses in a row.

Pant Or Miller: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Pant Or Miller: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Check out the top knocks of the DC vs GT match.

Duleep Trophy Final: Panchal keeps West Zone alive

Duleep Trophy Final: Panchal keeps West Zone alive

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Shepherded by Priyank Panchal's spunky innings, West Zone defied South Zone bowlers while chasing a formidable 298 and finished day four of the Duleep Trophy final at 182 for five.

Key Moments: How Australia trounced India in final

Key Moments: How Australia trounced India in final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Australia's grizzly-haired veterans brought all their big-game experience to the fore

Drones: Bleeding India Without War

Drones: Bleeding India Without War

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Unless each attack drone can be neutralised, India will be literally deploying elephants to stamp out ants -- and the ants may still survive! points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

WC PIX: B'desh's Miraz steals the show vs Afghanistan

WC PIX: B'desh's Miraz steals the show vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Bangladesh and Afghanistan in Dharamsala on Saturday

OROP: Ex-servicemen continue with relay hunger strike

OROP: Ex-servicemen continue with relay hunger strike

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Agitating ex-servicemen on Monday continued with their relay hunger strike over the 'One Rank One Pension' issue at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi as they prepared for a mega rally this weekend to press for removal of "anomalies" in the OROP announced by the government.