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Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Glimpses into the life of Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, who at 31, is Pakistan's youngest first lady.

A Salute To An IAF Legend

A Salute To An IAF Legend

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into the ages last month.

Aye Watan Tere Liye, Promise Jawans

Aye Watan Tere Liye, Promise Jawans

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

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Bharat Shakti a message to adversaries about India's combat potential

Bharat Shakti a message to adversaries about India's combat potential

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The synergised demonstration of indigenous defence capabilities during 'Bharat Shakti' is a "testimony to its commitment towards modernisation through indigenisation," the sources said.

Army chief favours 'Theatre Command' like US

Army chief favours 'Theatre Command' like US

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

This, Singh said, would bring about the necessary integration of country's security and foreign policy for a complete synergy in future conflicts.

We would've taken 300 sq miles of India in 1999: Musharraf

We would've taken 300 sq miles of India in 1999: Musharraf

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Describing former Pakistan chief of army staff Lt Gen (retired) Shahid Aziz as an imbalanced personality who indulged in uncalled for character assassination, former president and army chief General (retired) Pervez Musharraf justified the 1999 Kargil War and stated that there was absolutely no need to inform everyone about the operation.

Army chief holds talks with top brass of Chinese military

Army chief holds talks with top brass of Chinese military

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Army Chief General Bikram Singh, who is in China on a four-day official visit, on Thursday held talks with People's Liberation Army Chief of General Staff Fang Fenghui in Beijing.

Pak can solve our infiltration problem: army chief

Pak can solve our infiltration problem: army chief

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Noting that infiltration attempts by terrorists from Pakistan will continue, Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor said on Tuesday that the solution to the problem lies with the neighbour as it was helping them to sneak into Indian territory.

Trade issues that India, Saudi Arabia discussed

Trade issues that India, Saudi Arabia discussed

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

India and Saudi Arabia on Monday decided to expedite implementation of the $50 billion West Coast refinery project, and identified energy, defence, semiconductor and space as areas for intensified cooperation during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.

Nawaz to name new army chief before Kayani retires: report

Nawaz to name new army chief before Kayani retires: report

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif plans to name Pakistan's new army chief weeks before Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's term ends in November to quell speculation about the issue, according to a media report on Monday.

Thank you, says General Rawat. Next assignment: CDS

Thank you, says General Rawat. Next assignment: CDS

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

On his last day in office as the Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday paid tribute to martyrs at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on Tuesday. General Rawat remembered the brave personnel who had sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation. He also received his farewell Guard of Honour as the Army Chief at the South Block.

Egyptian army backs sacking of chief, defence minister

Egyptian army backs sacking of chief, defence minister

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Egypt's powerful military has signaled its acceptance of President Mohamed Morsi's surprise decision to sack the defence minister and chief of staff and wrest power from the armed forces.

Army chief visits US, to meet top military leaders

Army chief visits US, to meet top military leaders

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor has arrived in Washington on a week-long visit to the United States, during which he is expected to hold discussions with top US military leadership on a wide range of bilateral issues, besides the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan. General Kapoor is scheduled to meet Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen, his counterpart in the US Army General George W Casey and Defence Secretary Robert Gates.

Pull out of Iraq: UK Army chief

Pull out of Iraq: UK Army chief

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

the presence of British soldiers 'exacerbates the security problem' in Iraq and affects domestic security, said General Sir Richard Dannat.

Indian Army wins gold at 'Olympics of Military Patrolling'

Indian Army wins gold at 'Olympics of Military Patrolling'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

The Indian team was among only three out of 96 participating teams in the Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2021 at Brecon in Wales to win the Gold medal at the conclusion of phase six of the exercises, held between October 13 and 15.

IAF's 'critical deficiencies' must be addressed on priority: IAF chief

IAF's 'critical deficiencies' must be addressed on priority: IAF chief

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

'There are certain critical deficiencies like shortage of fighter squadrons and force multipliers which must be addressed on priority to retain our combat edge'

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Modi hails Agnipath, targets Opposition

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Modi hails Agnipath, targets Opposition

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Agnipath scheme is an example of necessary reforms undertaken by the Army and accused the opposition of playing politics over the recruitment process aimed at keeping the average age in armed forces young.

Why the ISI chief was changed

Why the ISI chief was changed

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed, who has been replaced as ISI chief, will remain in the forefront of Pakistani initiatives in Afghanistan as also in the peace talks with the Tehrik e Taliban, Pakistan. He will also get a year plus to serve in a corps command, remaining in the race for selection as the next army chief when General Bajwa retires in November 2022, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing.

'The Indian Army has been given a free hand'

'The Indian Army has been given a free hand'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

'There is a clear plan being followed by the Indian government.' With these attacks, we are trying to dispel the myth that the Pakistani army can cause problems.'

What Pak army chief's 3-year extension means for Kashmir

What Pak army chief's 3-year extension means for Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'With the extension issue settled clearly in his favour, Gen Bajwa would be free to fashion a more hardline policy against India. 'We could, therefore, expect a raising of the ante in Kashmir,' says Rana Banerji.

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Recent disclosures allege large scale corruption, nepotism and kickbacks by Pakistan air chief Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhuin housing land deals in Islamabad and in buying of new aircraft, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Prez asks Lankan army chief to retire immediately

Prez asks Lankan army chief to retire immediately

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka's resignation has been accepted by the president with immediate effect, rejecting his request to serve for two more weeks, officials said on Friday.

Poonch attack: 12 detained for questioning, Jaish proxy claims responsibility

Poonch attack: 12 detained for questioning, Jaish proxy claims responsibility

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The entire area has been cordoned off while drones and sniffer dogs are being used to sniff out the terrorists that might be hiding in the area, they said.

Governor Ravi goes from Nagaland to TN, Lt Gen Singh to U'Khand

Governor Ravi goes from Nagaland to TN, Lt Gen Singh to U'Khand

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The Centre's interlocutor and retired IPS officer RN Ravi has been shifted from Nagaland to Tamil Nadu as its new governor.

Amid row over new army chief, superseded officer Lt Gen Bakshi meets Parrikar

Amid row over new army chief, superseded officer Lt Gen Bakshi meets Parrikar

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Speculation are rife that he may seek premature retirement or will be given a new role by the government.

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

SSP with proven record in Srinagar rushed to Manipur amid spurt in violence

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Srinagar Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Balwal, who has expertise in handling terror-related cases, has been "prematurely" repatriated to Manipur cadre where a fresh bout of violence has worsened the already tense situation.

Major Menezes salutes Lieutenant Colonel Singh

Major Menezes salutes Lieutenant Colonel Singh

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Major Prafulla Menezes (retd), Lieutenant Colonel Harjinder Singh's wife, and young daughter Preet Kaur pay homage to a husband and father, whose services to the motherland, will always be remembered, never forgotten.

CDS General Rawat dies in helicopter crash

CDS General Rawat dies in helicopter crash

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'With deep regret, it has now been ascertained that Gen Bipin Rawat, Mrs Madhulika Rawat and 11 other persons on board have died in the unfortunate accident,' the IAF tweeted.

IAF chopper roped in to douse massive forest fires in U'khand

IAF chopper roped in to douse massive forest fires in U'khand

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The situation in the district worsened on Friday with the flames reaching the high court colony in the Pines area.

Will Pakistan's new army chief cool down tensions with India?

Will Pakistan's new army chief cool down tensions with India?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

'General Bajwa is believed to consider the internal threats to Pakistan's security as far more serious than the bogey of the Indian threat.' 'This doesn't mean that he is soft on India, only that he is more rational and sensible than his predecessor who had a bit of a chip on his shoulder about India,' points out Pakistan expert Sushant Sareen.

Govt to soon submit list of CDS probables to Rajnath

Govt to soon submit list of CDS probables to Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The government has started the process to appoint the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and a list of names based on recommendations from the three services will soon be submitted to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for approval, officials said on Friday.

British army chief attacks US over Iraq

British army chief attacks US over Iraq

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

The head of the British Army during the invasion of Iraq Sir Mike Jackson has launched a scathing attack on the United States for the way it handled the post-war administration of the country.

Israeli army chief a casualty in Hezbollah war

Israeli army chief a casualty in Hezbollah war

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

For Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Lt Gen Halutz's exit could not have come at a worse time

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Army chief visits LoC. VP meets his successor. PM meets baddy legend. Kapil Dev breaks another record. CWG Champs come home...It's all about People, folks!

Army Day parade: Drone operations feature for 1st time

Army Day parade: Drone operations feature for 1st time

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Around 75 drones of the Indian Army carried multiple mock operations, including kamikaze attacks, first-aid delivery and parachute payload delivery exercises, at the event.

Who Can Forget This Day 50 Years Ago?

Who Can Forget This Day 50 Years Ago?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

December 16, 1971. A Day Never To Be Forgotten.

With new peak cap, badges, Gen Rawat makes debut as CDS

With new peak cap, badges, Gen Rawat makes debut as CDS

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

On his first day as CDS, General Rawat paid tribute at the National War Memorial in the heart of New Delhi near India Gate. He wore the uniform representing his parent service.

Pak rules out extending Gen Kayani's tenure

Pak rules out extending Gen Kayani's tenure

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Pakistan's Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar has said that the Pakistan People's Party-led government was not giving any extension to Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, as he has not asked for the extension of his tenure.

Mission Olympics: Indian Army promises more medals at Tokyo 2020

Mission Olympics: Indian Army promises more medals at Tokyo 2020

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

They have contributed 11 out of the 69 medals in country's highly successful Asian Games campaign but chief of Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat, termed it as only the 'trailer' and claimed that the full length movie will be released during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Who will Sharif choose as his next army chief after Kayani?

Who will Sharif choose as his next army chief after Kayani?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

With Pakistan's powerful army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's term coming to an end in November, names of top generals who are likely to succeed him are being discussed in the political circles and in the corridors of power.