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IAF top brass to review air defence system amid LAC standoff

IAF top brass to review air defence system amid LAC standoff

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

The commanders are also expected to specifically deliberate on deployment of first batch of around six Rafale fighter jets which are expected to join the IAF's fighter fleet later this month, they said.

Indian, Chinese troops had 'minor face-off' in Sikkim

Indian, Chinese troops had 'minor face-off' in Sikkim

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

In a statement, the Indian Army said the face-off was resolved by local commanders as per established protocols. The incident at Naku La became public on Monday hours after senior commanders of both the armies concluded a nearly 16-hour-long meeting in an attempt to defuse tension in eastern Ladakh.

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

He is currently on a two-day swing to the crucial State of Iowa. On January 15, Iowa would kick off the 2024 Republican presidential primary season.

What Pakistan Army Reshuffle Means

What Pakistan Army Reshuffle Means

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The timing of these transfers, while being projected as routine, is significant in both strategic and political terms, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

LAC row: 12th round of Sino-India military talks today

LAC row: 12th round of Sino-India military talks today

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The fresh round of Corps Commander talks are scheduled to start at 10:30 AM at Moldo border point on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, they added.

Army reorienting, rebalancing troops along China border in Arunachal

Army reorienting, rebalancing troops along China border in Arunachal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The Indian Army is effecting a major "reorientation" and "rebalancing" of its troops in the strategically sensitive areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, with a top general saying its overall combat readiness in the region is of a "very high order."

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Major Ruchi Agarwal is commander of the United Nations Female Engagement Team in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo.

'Time to play hardball with China'

'Time to play hardball with China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'Unless India ups the ante, Beijing will continue to believe its transgressions are cost free and will feel encouraged to do more of the same.'

Tension eases as China concludes 3-day military drills 'encircling' Taiwan

Tension eases as China concludes 3-day military drills 'encircling' Taiwan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The eastern theatre command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army successfully completed all tasks of its combat readiness patrols and exercises around Taiwan Island, official media in Beijing reported.

India, China to push for 'early' disengagement in Ladakh

India, China to push for 'early' disengagement in Ladakh

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The sources said both sides held extensive deliberations on modalities for disengagement of troops from all the friction points in eastern Ladakh at the talks.

'The basic lesson is not to trust China'

'The basic lesson is not to trust China'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'Three decades of intensive discussions, protocols and Confidence Building Measures were jettisoned one fine morning in 2020.' 'The primary lesson that has been learnt is that that there is no reliability about the Chinese.'

Is The Congress Doomed?

Is The Congress Doomed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Congress needs to reorganise itself at the grassroots, infuse younger blood, and have more boots on the ground. Just offering freebies is not the answer anymore. Leadership matters, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Manipur: Army increases surveillance; curfew relaxed, 23K relocated

Manipur: Army increases surveillance; curfew relaxed, 23K relocated

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The curfew imposed under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) will be relaxed from 7 am to 10 am, it said.

Situation at Sino-India border 'generally stable': China

Situation at Sino-India border 'generally stable': China

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

On Monday China said it has "effectively managed and controlled" frictions in certain border areas.

China significantly increases military presence along LAC

China significantly increases military presence along LAC

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Chinese military has also deployed a sizeable number of its troops in Galwan Valley, the site of the violent clashes on June 15 that left 20 Indian soldiers dead.

China, India should be partners rather than rivals: Chinese FM

China, India should be partners rather than rivals: Chinese FM

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'China and India have encountered some setbacks in recent years which do not serve the fundamental interests of the two countries and the two peoples'

Ladakh situation stable, hopeful of de-escalation: Army chief

Ladakh situation stable, hopeful of de-escalation: Army chief

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

In an address at a seminar, the army chief said senior military commanders of India and China are holding talks to iron out modalities for de-escalation of tension in eastern Ladakh.

LAC row: India, China to hold another round of talks

LAC row: India, China to hold another round of talks

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The last round of Corps Commander-level talks had taken place on October 12 but there was no breakthrough on the disengagement of troops from the friction points.

3 Navy personnel killed in blast on INS Ranvir in Mumbai dockyard

3 Navy personnel killed in blast on INS Ranvir in Mumbai dockyard

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Three Navy personnel were killed in an explosion onboard the Indian Naval Ship Ranvir at the Naval dockyard in Mumbai on Tuesday, an official statement said.

ERCP: Gehlot's Quiet War With Modi

ERCP: Gehlot's Quiet War With Modi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is determined to implement the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project despite the Centre's indifference.

Indian, Chinese armies set up hotline for Sikkim sector

Indian, Chinese armies set up hotline for Sikkim sector

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The hotline is between the Indian Army in Kongra La, North Sikkim and China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) at Khamba Dzong in Tibetan Autonomous Region, they said.

Mukul Roy likely to ditch BJP, return to TMC

Mukul Roy likely to ditch BJP, return to TMC

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Roy, the former second-in-command of the TMC who joined the saffron party in November 2017, has been distancing himself from the BJP for the last several days.

Indian soldiers share New Year sweets with China, Pak troops

Indian soldiers share New Year sweets with China, Pak troops

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

India and Chinese troops on Saturday exchanged sweets and greetings at 10 border posts along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) including in eastern Ladakh to mark the New Year, officials said.

Pilot vs Gehlot reignites in Rajasthan over graft cases

Pilot vs Gehlot reignites in Rajasthan over graft cases

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Pilot's demand to order a probe and take action in the alleged mining scam during the previous BJP government and other corruption allegations was supported by state cabinet minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas.

'Nation remains grateful to Galwan bravehearts'

'Nation remains grateful to Galwan bravehearts'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

On the first anniversary of the deadly clashes, the army said the supreme sacrifice of the soldiers while fighting the adversary in the "most difficult" high altitude terrain will be "eternally etched" in the memory of the nation.

'Chinese are in the game of ambitions'

'Chinese are in the game of ambitions'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'China is playing the big global game.' 'Their ambitions lie far beyond the Line of Actual Control.'

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

India's historical focus on its continental borders has overshadowed its maritime ambitions, but that is changing quickly, notes Ajai Shukla.

CDS calls Air Force a support arm; IAF chief disagrees

CDS calls Air Force a support arm; IAF chief disagrees

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Gen Rawat's comments about the supporting role of the Air Force came at a conference when asked about the growing perception that the Indian Air Force was not keen on setting up the proposed theatre commands integrating the capabilities of the three forces.

India, China militaries discuss further disengagement in Ladakh

India, China militaries discuss further disengagement in Ladakh

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The 11th round of the Corps Commander-level talks began at around 10.30 am at the Chushul border point on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, they said.

2nd Test: Paratroopers to present pink balls to skippers

2nd Test: Paratroopers to present pink balls to skippers

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

BCCI president Ganguly said the game has been completely sold-out on the first three days

India's Looming Submarine Shortfall

India's Looming Submarine Shortfall

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

With the Indian Navy's requirement of conventional submarines standing at 24, there is critical need to expedite the planned acquisition of six more conventional submarines.

What Will China Attack First?

What Will China Attack First?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

In all likelihood, the next conventional Chinese attack on India would be preceded by a massive cyber attack designed to cripple Indian networks and interfere with our disaster-relief programmes.

Chinese military drills near Taiwan conclude with island attack

Chinese military drills near Taiwan conclude with island attack

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

The Chinese military, on the last day of its largest-ever military exercises to vent out its anger over United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, carried out island saturation attack drills in the Taiwan Straits, amid global concerns of a full-scale attack to annex the breakaway island which Beijing claims is part of its territory.

During 11-hr military talks, India insists onus to disengage on China

During 11-hr military talks, India insists onus to disengage on China

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

After a gap of over two-and-half months, India and China on Sunday held the ninth round of military talks specifically focusing on ways to move forward on the long-negotiated disengagement process in eastern Ladakh as thousands of their troops remained deployed at friction points under freezing conditions.

China: 'We have to be vigilant in Joshimath'

China: 'We have to be vigilant in Joshimath'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

'We have to be equally vigilant in the central sector which is where Barahoti lies and also in the Joshimath area.'

India, China may hold another round of talks this week

India, China may hold another round of talks this week

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

India and China are likely to hold another round of diplomatic talks this week on eastern Ladakh with a focus on moving forward in disengagement of troops in the remaining friction points, people familiar with the development said on Tuesday.

IAF chief flies MiG-21, reviews op readiness on western front

IAF chief flies MiG-21, reviews op readiness on western front

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

"The IAF chief flew a MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft during the visit where he interacted with the aircrew and reviewed the operational preparedness," IAF officials said.

Modi to commission INS Kolkata sans firepower

Modi to commission INS Kolkata sans firepower

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

The largest indigenously-built warship INS Kolkata, to be inducted into the Navy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 16, will be commissioned without its main air defence weapon which protects the vessel from aerial attacks.

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The retreating Pakistani troops were heading towards Dacca and they had to be stopped at all costs. The Eastern Army Commander, in his orders to General Sagat Singh, had reiterated that he did not want the troops of 4 Corps to cross the Meghna river. But General Sagat had other plans to threaten Dacca and ensure that the pressure would make the Pakistani commanders capitulate. This is where the IAF helicopters came in.

Amid tension, India, China hold fresh round of talks

Amid tension, India, China hold fresh round of talks

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The two sides held talks on Tuesday as well but it could not produce any tangible outcome, the sources said.