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MoD promises armed forces to address rank parity issue

MoD promises armed forces to address rank parity issue

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Defence sources said the issue is likely to be solved within a week.

Pak army chief wanted ceasefire with India

Pak army chief wanted ceasefire with India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

General Bajwa, unlike many of his predecessors, believes the Pakistan army's long-term interests lie in reducing tensions with India, reports Ajai Shukla.

Proposal to unite Kashmiri families

Proposal to unite Kashmiri families

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

Won't allow any interference: Taliban after ISI chief's visit

Won't allow any interference: Taliban after ISI chief's visit

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The Taliban have confirmed that Pakistan's powerful intelligence chief Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed has met its de facto leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, amidst efforts by the insurgent group to finalise a government in Afghanistan.

12 IAF jets drop 1,000kg bombs on terror camps in Pak: Sources

12 IAF jets drop 1,000kg bombs on terror camps in Pak: Sources

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The air strike was carried around 3:30 am, the sources said.

No more nuke tests: India, Pak

No more nuke tests: India, Pak

Rediff.com20 Jun 2004

The two countries also decided to set up a 'dedicated and secure' hotline between their foreign secretaries.

Intelligence info made swift action possible

Intelligence info made swift action possible

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

The Centre on Tuesday said it had "intelligence information" about the possibility of a militant attack at religious places and areas of national importance and claimed the swift action in Ayodhya was a result of the intelligence input.

India, China likely to hold another round of talks today

India, China likely to hold another round of talks today

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The Indian delegation at Thursday's talks is likely to be led by Naveen Srivastava, Joint Secretary (East Asia) in the external affairs ministry, they said.

Soldiers having unprotected sex to be on ART

Soldiers having unprotected sex to be on ART

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Military personnel who indulge in unprotected sex will be put on anti-retroviral therapy within 24 hours to minimise the risk of HIV, a top armed forces official said on Friday.

Mortality rate of soldiers down at high altitudes

Mortality rate of soldiers down at high altitudes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

As a result of 'effective and good' medical services being provided by the Armed Forces Medical Services, the mortality rate of soldiers in high altitude areas like the Siachen Glacier has been considerably reduced.

'We are the only nation which has given a bloody nose to China'

'We are the only nation which has given a bloody nose to China'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'The Chinese fault lines are tremendous and we need to exploit them.'

'India cannot cope with a nuclear attack'

'India cannot cope with a nuclear attack'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Several lakh people would die within seconds of a nuclear attack on any of the country's major cities.

LoC silent, but terror infrastructure in Pak remains intact: Army Chief

LoC silent, but terror infrastructure in Pak remains intact: Army Chief

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'It is for the first time in about five or six years that the LoC has been silent. That really bodes well for the future'

Jet Air's historic trip to Siachen

Jet Air's historic trip to Siachen

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Jet Airways on Friday became the first private airliner to land at Thoise in Siachen

Rajnath unveils new Defence Acquisition Procedure

Rajnath unveils new Defence Acquisition Procedure

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

In what is seen as a significant move, the DAP featured measures to reduce delay in procurement of essential items by the three services as it proposed a new enabling provision to acquire them through capital budget under a simplified procedure in a time-bound manner.

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

This is the second major ceasefire violation along the IB this month and came despite Director General Military Operations of the two countries agreeing, on May 29, to implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in "letter and spirit".

60% power supply restored in J-K: LG

60% power supply restored in J-K: LG

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The UT has been facing a widespread power shutdown Since Sunday owing to a deadlock between the Power Development Department (PDD) employees and the administration over the latter's bid to privatise electricity in the region.

Indo-Pak ceasefire tonight

Indo-Pak ceasefire tonight

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

'India of 2020 is a wake-up call for China'

'India of 2020 is a wake-up call for China'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'The leverage created by the Indian military must not be lost.'

Pak violated ceasefire 3,800 times along LoC this yr: MEA

Pak violated ceasefire 3,800 times along LoC this yr: MEA

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said Pakistani forces have continued to engage in unprovoked ceasefire violations, often from civilian areas, to support infiltration of terrorists across the LoC.

Jammu IAF base attack: Use of 'pressure fuse' hints at role of Pak army, ISI

Jammu IAF base attack: Use of 'pressure fuse' hints at role of Pak army, ISI

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The IED that pierced the rooftop of one of the IAF buildings at the Jammu airport carried less than one kg of RDX and a cocktail of other chemicals whereas the one that was dropped on the ground contained a little over one kg of the deadly explosives along with some ball bearings.

India, China agree to 'expeditiously' implement June 6 understanding

India, China agree to 'expeditiously' implement June 6 understanding

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

The two sides held diplomatic talks through video conference on the border standoff in midst of fresh details emerging that China has strengthened its position in several areas in eastern Ladakh including Galwan Valley where a violent clash on June 15 left 20 Indian soldiers dead.

Tell passengers if flight carrying a martyr's body: DGCA to airlines

Tell passengers if flight carrying a martyr's body: DGCA to airlines

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

But the regulator has dropped the proposal of asking flyers to maintain 30 seconds of silence.

'Those questioning surgical strikes are treacherous'

'Those questioning surgical strikes are treacherous'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

'Military operations demand the highest degree of secrecy.' 'Those who are demanding transparency in military operations must understand what military operations are all about.'

Asymptomatic quarantined security personnel not to be tested

Asymptomatic quarantined security personnel not to be tested

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

"As per the revised policy, Indian Army personnel will undergo 14 days of quarantine on returning from leave or reporting on temporary duty/permanent posting. They will not be tested before, during or after quarantine unless symptomatic," Army Spokesperson Colonel Aman Anand said

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

'Mr 36 has no shame': Rahul slams PM on surgical strikes

'Mr 36 has no shame': Rahul slams PM on surgical strikes

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Modi used surgical strikes for political capital, Rahul said.

Why Pak army chief is talking about peace...

Why Pak army chief is talking about peace...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'The picture only looks worse from where Bajwa sits.' 'He sees a domineering India to the east, an unravelling Afghanistan and a complex Iran to the west, an overbearing China on the north and a US which is no longer an ally,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

India to Pak: Will deal sternly with infiltration, ceasefire violations

India to Pak: Will deal sternly with infiltration, ceasefire violations

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Indian Army's Director General of Military Operations Lt Gen A K Bhatt on Monday met his Pakistani counterpart.

Ceasefire pact: Army to exercise 'maximum restraint'

Ceasefire pact: Army to exercise 'maximum restraint'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Two top Army commanders on Saturday said the fresh ceasefire between India and Pakistan will have no bearing on the counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir and that the force will exercise 'maximum restraint' in the event of any violation by the neighbouring country.

Cross-LoC strikes happened in past too: FS contradicts Parrikar

Cross-LoC strikes happened in past too: FS contradicts Parrikar

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar gave this information to the Parliamentary Committee on Exernal Affairs.

PMO says statement on LoC killing not changed at its behest

PMO says statement on LoC killing not changed at its behest

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The Prime Minister's Office on Thursday night rubbished as "mischievous" the reports that a statement on the killing of five Indian soldiers on the Line of Control was changed at its behest. "Such allegations being made are mischievous and have no basis," a PMO spokesman said.

Will surprise you if attacked: Pak army to India

Will surprise you if attacked: Pak army to India

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Ghafoor warned that military response this time will be different in case of war.

Nagaland killings: 30 soldiers chargesheeted, SIT says SOPs not followed

Nagaland killings: 30 soldiers chargesheeted, SIT says SOPs not followed

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Investigation has revealed that the Special Force Operation team had not followed the Standard Operating Procedure and the Rules of Engagement

Separatist leader's son among 2 terrorists killed in encounter

Separatist leader's son among 2 terrorists killed in encounter

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Junaid Ashraf Khan 'Sehrai' whose father is chairman of the separatist conglomerate Tehrek-e-Hurriyat, was killed in the encounter.

India, China agree on complete disengagement of troops

India, China agree on complete disengagement of troops

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'They also agreed that for the overall development of bilateral relations it was essential to maintain enduring peace and tranquillity in the border areas,' the MEA said in a statement.

Pak denial of beheading of soldiers not credible: Jaitley

Pak denial of beheading of soldiers not credible: Jaitley

Rediff.com3 May 2017

He said such an act cannot be carried out without the "protection, participation or the actual indulgence" of the army.

Jaishankar, Qin Gang discuss means to resolve border row in Goa meet

Jaishankar, Qin Gang discuss means to resolve border row in Goa meet

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The talks took place in a beach resort in Benaulim on the sidelines of a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.