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'China can lift a village overnight'

'China can lift a village overnight'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'India and China are already in a warlike situation.'

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

The General marching into Battleground Bengal

The General marching into Battleground Bengal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

After spending 40 years in the Indian Army, Lieutenant General Subrata Saha marches into the electoral battlefield as the BJP candidate from Rashbehari.

Over 1,42,000 people rescued in flood-hit J&K so far

Over 1,42,000 people rescued in flood-hit J&K so far

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Over 1,42,000 people have been rescued from the flood-ravaged parts of Jammu and Kashmir so far, as the relief operations launched by the Armed forces entered the 12th day on Saturday.

Delhi HC refuses to stay Agnipath, seeks Centre's reply

Delhi HC refuses to stay Agnipath, seeks Centre's reply

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday refused to stay the Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the armed forces and asked the Centre to file a reply on a batch of petitions challenging it.

No relief for Kashmir: Health emergency lurks even as 2 lakh people are rescued

No relief for Kashmir: Health emergency lurks even as 2 lakh people are rescued

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

With the threat of disease outbreak lurking in flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir, efforts have been initiated on a war-footing to provide medical staff and medicines even as rescue operations were slightly hampered on Sunday due to return of rains in the Valley.

Hellfire, America's secret, most potent missile to pinpoint terrorists

Hellfire, America's secret, most potent missile to pinpoint terrorists

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The US drone strike that killed Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri on the balcony of a safe house in downtown Kabul points to the use of secret Hellfire missiles by the CIA as there was no explosion and, according to American President Joe Biden, "no civilian casualties" either.

An agenda for General Rawat

An agenda for General Rawat

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

The new army chief's highest priority must be to address the critical hollowness in the Indian Army's operational preparedness, says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

42 killed in multiple blasts and firing in 3 Pakistani cities

42 killed in multiple blasts and firing in 3 Pakistani cities

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The blast was claimed by both the local affiliate of the Islamic State terror group and by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan.

Nepal quake: 8 bodies found from wreckage of US chopper

Nepal quake: 8 bodies found from wreckage of US chopper

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Charred bodies of all eight soldiers onboard the US Marine chopper that crashed in a remote hilly area while delivering aid in quake-hit Nepal have been recovered.

Containing China: Why India and US are building close defence ties

Containing China: Why India and US are building close defence ties

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

'India-US defence pacts are seen by many analysts as a subtle move to jointly contain China's growing militarism, especially in the strategic Indian Ocean Region.'

IAF told to save dwindling squadrons till Rafale arrives

IAF told to save dwindling squadrons till Rafale arrives

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has asked the Indian Air Force to focus on safety and conservation of available resources as he interacted with top commanders in New Delhi just days after India decided to buy 36 Rafale jets.

The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Four veterans of the Indian National Army, an all-women contingent of the 183-year-old Assam Rifles marching down Rajpath and an Indian Air Force aircraft flying using a mix of traditional and biofuel.

This deadly Chinese drone could be an export hit

This deadly Chinese drone could be an export hit

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

China's latest combat drone which made its maiden flight this week could become the biggest export item for the Communist giant as it is comparable to the US' Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle, a top official has said.

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

General Zhao Zongqi is well known in India for having commanded the Chinese troops during the Dokalam episode. Zhao knows every inch and corner of the Indian border, at least the Eastern and Central sectors, including the Naku La area which witnessed fist-fights between Indian and Chinese troops in April/May. Claude Arpi introduces us to the PLA generals masterminding the Chinese aggression in Ladakh.

In boost to its firepower, IAF inducts 8 Apache choppers

In boost to its firepower, IAF inducts 8 Apache choppers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The AH-64E Apache is one of the world's most advanced multi-role combat helicopters, and is flown by the US army.

A plan for CDS Rawat to consider

A plan for CDS Rawat to consider

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

As India's international role expands, so must our capabilities, says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Oil cos to ensure fuel supply in flood-hit Uttarakhand

Oil cos to ensure fuel supply in flood-hit Uttarakhand

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest fuel retailer, positioned adequate stocks of all petroleum products -- petrol, diesel, kerosene and LPG in the state.

Amid spike in Covid cases, India boosts health infrastructure

Amid spike in Covid cases, India boosts health infrastructure

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Even though the Health Ministry and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have been insisting that there is 'no solid evidence' of community transmission so far, the government has started scaling up health infrastructure to deal with any situation.

World navies unite @ Rim of the Pacific

World navies unite @ Rim of the Pacific

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Curtains will fall on the Rim of the Pacific 2016, the world's largest international maritime exercise, on August 4.

Hurricane Harvey continues rampage in Texas, 20 dead

Hurricane Harvey continues rampage in Texas, 20 dead

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Thousands of emergency rescue teams officials remained on their toes, helping people affected by the deluge. Weather official said parts of state are expected to receive rainfall again.

Antony's China visit was friendly but was it fruitful?

Antony's China visit was friendly but was it fruitful?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

The Border Defence Cooperation Agreement with China needs closer scrutiny, says Rup Narayan Das.

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