News for 'Department of Defence'

India, US sign pact to develop air-launched drones

India, US sign pact to develop air-launched drones

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

India and the United States have signed an agreement for cooperation in the development of Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV), in yet another step to further expand bilateral defence and military cooperation.

Gen Anil Chauhan takes charge as India's new CDS

Gen Anil Chauhan takes charge as India's new CDS

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Before assuming charge of the CDS, Gen Chauhan paid tributes to India's fallen soldiers at the National War Memorial in the India Gate complex.

Gen Rawat's chopper crash: What happened when

Gen Rawat's chopper crash: What happened when

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Here is a timeline of what happened to the Indian Air Force helicopter carrying Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat and others that crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday:

At luncheon, Modi lauds Harris for strengthening Indo-US strategic ties

At luncheon, Modi lauds Harris for strengthening Indo-US strategic ties

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

India and the US are working with renewed trust in areas of new and emerging technologies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday as he thanked the American leadership for giving him a grand welcome.

Is India ready for Pak superiority in drone warfare?

Is India ready for Pak superiority in drone warfare?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

While Pakistan enjoys rough parity with India in legacy weapon systems, it is beginning to enjoy superiority in drone warfare, thanks to the RPVs supplied by China, explains Ajai Shukla.

China refuses US request for talks, says Pentagon

China refuses US request for talks, says Pentagon

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The request was made soon after the balloon was shot down on Saturday off the coast of South Carolina in the Atlantic Ocean.

As Israel erupts in protest, Netanyahu urges agitators to behave responsibly

As Israel erupts in protest, Netanyahu urges agitators to behave responsibly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Israel's President Isaac Herzog on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to immediately halt his controversial judicial overhaul, warning that the move has put the country's security, economy and society under threat.

UK to remove Chinese surveillance cameras from sensitive sites

UK to remove Chinese surveillance cameras from sensitive sites

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

It says the move builds on action taken last year to halt the installation of new equipment on the government estate and will provide "reassurance" that departments are removing surveillance equipment from sensitive sites.

US monitoring incidents of human rights violation in India: Blinken

US monitoring incidents of human rights violation in India: Blinken

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Blinken made these remarks at a joint news conference with Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and their Indian counterparts -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh -- after the conclusion of the 2+2 Ministerial on Monday.

UK foreign secy raises BBC issue, Jaishankar bats it down

UK foreign secy raises BBC issue, Jaishankar bats it down

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

All entities operating in India must fully comply with relevant laws, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Wednesday told his British counterpart James Cleverly, who raised the BBC tax surveys issue during a meeting with him.

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia for annexing Ukrainian regions

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia for annexing Ukrainian regions

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden condemned Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territory on Friday.

2G case: Raja likely to open his defence in trial next week

2G case: Raja likely to open his defence in trial next week

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Former telecom minister A Raja, who has so far not cross-examined any witness in the 2G case trial, is likely to open his defence next week by questioning his former additional private secretary Aseervatham Achary, a prosecution witness, sources said.

31 Karnataka tribals stranded in war-torn Sudan

31 Karnataka tribals stranded in war-torn Sudan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority Commissioner Manoj Rajan said, 'We have got a message that a group of 31 people hailing from Karnataka are stranded in Sudan. We have informed the Ministry of External Affairs about it.'

India-US 2+2 agree to further strengthen ties for free, safe Indo-Pacific

India-US 2+2 agree to further strengthen ties for free, safe Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Indo-Pacific region. Senior officials from the ministries of External Affairs and Defence, and the US departments of Defence and State met here for the India-US 2+2 Inter-Sessional meeting.

China rules out air defence zone along Sino-India border

China rules out air defence zone along Sino-India border

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

China on Thursday ruled out establishing an air defence zone along the India-China border like it recently did over the disputed islands in the East China Sea, saying such zones are created only in coastal areas beyond territorial airspace.

ICC WC PICS: England thump Bangladesh for first win

ICC WC PICS: England thump Bangladesh for first win

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between England and Bangladesh, in Dharamsala, on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka continue march towards World Cup qualification

Sri Lanka continue march towards World Cup qualification

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Dhananjaya de Silva hit a career-best 93 while Maheesh Theekshana took three important wickets to ensure Sri Lanka's pole positio

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

WC PIX: Australia send England packing with 33-run win

WC PIX: Australia send England packing with 33-run win

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the World Cup match between Australia and England played in Ahmedabad on Saturday

Pakistan hostage crisis ends; all 33 Taliban terrorists killed

Pakistan hostage crisis ends; all 33 Taliban terrorists killed

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Two commandos of the special forces were also killed in the rescue operation that was launched after negotiations between the government and the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan militants to end the hostage crisis failed.

White House: Modi's US visit was not about...

White House: Modi's US visit was not about...

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi on Saturday left for Egypt after concluding his state visit during which he held wide-ranging talks with President Joe Biden and addressed the joint session of the US Congress.

China violated sovereignty of several nations including India: US

China violated sovereignty of several nations including India: US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

China has 'violated the sovereignty' of not just the United States but of countries across five continents, Secretary of State Antony Blinken alleged Wednesday, days after US fighter jets shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon.

ED allowed to share information about economic offenders with 15 more agencies

ED allowed to share information about economic offenders with 15 more agencies

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The government has allowed the Enforcement Directorate to share information about economic offenders with 15 more agencies, including SFIO, CCI and NIA, a move that will expedite nailing of law-breakers. The finance ministry notified changes to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, on November 22. Through the notification, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which deals primarily with cases of money laundering and violations of foreign exchange laws, would be able to share data with a total of 25 agencies, including the 10 specified earlier.

US discouraging India's dependence on Russian arms: Pentagon officials

US discouraging India's dependence on Russian arms: Pentagon officials

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The remarks of the top Biden administration officials this week came amid growing disquiet in Western capitals over India's refusal to directly condemn the Russian aggression in Ukraine and its decision to procure discounted Russian oil.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Sinner, Sabalenka in semis

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Sinner, Sabalenka in semis

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

IMAGES from Day 10 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

'We have no policy to kill our enemies'

'We have no policy to kill our enemies'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'Countries like Israel said openly that they will hunt people down. We have no such policy.' 'We have always been following the legal process of getting them (people wanted by India) through extradition.'

20 Ways the Indian Military CHANGED

20 Ways the Indian Military CHANGED

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

20 defence ministry reforms 'is a reflection of the resolve of the government to make the defence sector stronger and more efficient.'

Govt gets 5.59 lakh public grievances so far this yr

Govt gets 5.59 lakh public grievances so far this yr

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Centre received 5.59 lakh public grievances against various government departments in the first half of this year, with the Department of Financial Services (DFS) getting most of such complaints, according to an official report.

Adhir, other suspended MPs can't attend Parl panel meetings

Adhir, other suspended MPs can't attend Parl panel meetings

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and some other MPs suspended from Parliament will not be able to attend the meetings of parliamentary committees of which they are a member or chairperson till their suspension is revoked.

US sees 'subtle shift' in India's position on Ukraine

US sees 'subtle shift' in India's position on Ukraine

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

India, the official said, has a long history of relations with Russia. They have interests with Russia that go back many, many decades.

5 soldiers killed as terrorists ambush Army vehicle in Poonch

5 soldiers killed as terrorists ambush Army vehicle in Poonch

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Another soldier was seriously injured in the incident and was evacuated immediately to the Army Hospital at Rajouri, they said.

Don't spare corrupt: Modi to CVC and anti-corruption agencies

Don't spare corrupt: Modi to CVC and anti-corruption agencies

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

He said the country needs to have "zero tolerance" for corruption in the administrative ecosystem and this would work for the idea of a developed India.

India should have settled PoK question during 1971 war: Rajnath

India should have settled PoK question during 1971 war: Rajnath

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that decision on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) should have been taken during 1971 war between India and the neighbouring country.

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

At 79, Zoramthanga is working to rebuild his image as the people's CM.

ISRO successfully launches 2 Singapore satellites into orbit

ISRO successfully launches 2 Singapore satellites into orbit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The primary satellite TeLEOS-2 is a synthetic aperture radar satellite developed under partnership between Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) representing the Government of Singapore and ST Engineering.

Task force to coordinate filling up of vacancies in central ministries

Task force to coordinate filling up of vacancies in central ministries

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The development assumes significance as Prime Minister Narendra Modi had last month announced 10 lakh government recruitments in the next 1.5 years.

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Prez to lead nation in celebrating R-Day; 6 Agniveers to take part in parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu will lead the nation in celebrating the Republic Day, and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will be the chief guest at the ceremonial event.

A Flying Legend Takes Off For The Ages

A Flying Legend Takes Off For The Ages

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Valhalla is undoubtedly enriched by the presence of Unnikrishnan Gangadharan Kartha. He would have already convened the 'fall in' and regaled his friends with tales of the distant land that they once inhabited.

Imran aide, Pakistan ex-minister Qureshi rearrested on release from prison

Imran aide, Pakistan ex-minister Qureshi rearrested on release from prison

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Shah Mahmood Qureshi, former foreign minister and vice-chairman of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party was arrested again on Tuesday, moments after being released from a prison in Rawalpindi on the orders of a top court.

Yogi sacks DGP for 'neglecting official work'

Yogi sacks DGP for 'neglecting official work'

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The statement added that Goel was removed from the post of DGP for not taking interest in departmental work.