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Why India conducted Op Sindoor at 1-1.30 am? CDS reveals new details

Why India conducted Op Sindoor at 1-1.30 am? CDS reveals new details

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan asserted that the armed forces are free of nepotism and urged children to join to serve the nation. He also spoke about Operation Sindoor and the use of technology in warfare.

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'If all of us (all the 57 Shiv Sena MLAs) stand together we can change the dynamic. We are not afraid of anyone.'

Tri-service chiefs agree to disagree on integrated commands

Tri-service chiefs agree to disagree on integrated commands

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The divergent views on the proposed theater commands was visible at a two-day military conclave at the Army War College, Mhow, with Air Chief Marshal AP Singh cautioning against implementing the plan in a hurry while Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi asserted that his force is committed to it.

No bias in women Army officers' permanent commission, Centre tells SC

No bias in women Army officers' permanent commission, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The Centre has denied any discrimination in granting permanent commission to Short Service Commission (SSC) women Army officers compared to their male counterparts, assuring the Supreme Court that all parameters are being duly followed.

'Worst setback since 1962': Cong slams Modi's 'DDLJ doctrine' on China

'Worst setback since 1962': Cong slams Modi's 'DDLJ doctrine' on China

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The Congress party has accused the Modi government of a 'deny, distract, lie, and justify' (DDLJ) policy regarding China, alleging territorial setbacks and misplaced economic priorities.

AIIMS-Patna docs' strike enters Day 3 over MLA row, services hit

AIIMS-Patna docs' strike enters Day 3 over MLA row, services hit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Healthcare services at AIIMS-Patna remain affected as resident doctors continue their strike against the alleged high-handedness of a local MLA. The strike stems from an incident where the MLA and his guards allegedly assaulted staff and brandished a firearm within the hospital premises.

India pays tributes to Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

India pays tributes to Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday led the nation in paying tributes to military personnel who fought valiantly in harsh conditions to hand Pakistan a crushing defeat in the 1999 Kargil conflict.

US Senators question TCS, 9 others over H-1B visa filings

US Senators question TCS, 9 others over H-1B visa filings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Cognizant and eight other major corporations have been questioned by US Senators for filing thousands of H-1B skilled labour visa petitions after conducting "mass layoffs" of American employees.

Modi chairs high-level meet; CDS, 3 service chiefs attend

Modi chairs high-level meet; CDS, 3 service chiefs attend

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Modi has been chairing regular meetings with the top government functionaries involved in the country's military and diplomatic response to the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22.

Mahatma Gandhi described RSS as communal, totalitarian: Cong

Mahatma Gandhi described RSS as communal, totalitarian: Cong

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

The Congress party launched a scathing attack on the RSS on its 100th anniversary, citing excerpts from a book claiming Mahatma Gandhi described the Sangh as a "communal body with a totalitarian outlook." The party also referenced Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's criticism of the RSS.

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.' 'This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a re-entry vehicle.'

'Army, jihadis have now become one': JeM terrorist exposes Pak

'Army, jihadis have now become one': JeM terrorist exposes Pak

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

JeM commander Ilyas Kashmiri also said that the Pakistan Army and the jihadis have become one after 25 years of his outfit's struggle.

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

10 Heroes of the 1965 War which ended on September 23 60 years ago.

Army, IAF, Navy Promised Faster Defence Buys

Army, IAF, Navy Promised Faster Defence Buys

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'Currently, it takes between two and three years to formulate the request for proposal for procuring specific military equipment for the armed forces. It should not be this way.'

Sindoor: 'We Could Have Continued To Strike'

Sindoor: 'We Could Have Continued To Strike'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'But that was not our aim. Our objective was already achieved.'

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vijay, despite the loud message from his delayed arrival at the road-show/stampede venue, and more so his continued inaccessibility for fans-turned-cadres after graduating from a super-star to a political party leader with electoral ambitions, refuses to change. Or, so it seems, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Florida Governor Slams H-1B Visas As 'Total Scam'

Florida Governor Slams H-1B Visas As 'Total Scam'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'Most of them (H-1Bs) are from one country, India, there's a cottage industry about how all those people make money off this system.'

Roger Binny to continue as BCCI president till September

Roger Binny to continue as BCCI president till September

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Roger Binny, if BCCI state unit members agree, can continue till 75 which is now the cut-off age for office bearers of National Sports Federations

200-Year-Old Border Dispute Sparks India-Nepal Tensions

200-Year-Old Border Dispute Sparks India-Nepal Tensions

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Nepal's claim on Lipulekh and Kalapani reopens a 200-year-old border dispute, while historical maps and treaties show the area belongs to India, asserts Lieutenant General Shakti Gurung (retd).

Modi to meet Putin after Tianjin SCO Summit: Will Ukraine figure?

Modi to meet Putin after Tianjin SCO Summit: Will Ukraine figure?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

During a special briefing in Tianjin, Misri confirmed that the prime minister will first address the SCO plenary session before meeting President Putin.

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

But the ISI chief did not retire giving the impression that he has won General Asim Munir's trust, notes Rana Banerji who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Eliminated 9 high-value terrorist targets in Pak: COAS

Eliminated 9 high-value terrorist targets in Pak: COAS

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Indian army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said that the surgical strikes carried out during Operation Sindoor were a clear message to Pakistan that supporters of terrorism will not be spared.

AIFF faces FIFA ban threat; Olympic bid, FC Goa's AFC hopes at risk

AIFF faces FIFA ban threat; Olympic bid, FC Goa's AFC hopes at risk

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

'Failure to meet this schedule will leave us with no alternative but to refer the matter to the relevant FIFA decision-making body for consideration and decision... including the possibility of suspension.'

How India Let Sri Lanka Steal Its Tea Crown

How India Let Sri Lanka Steal Its Tea Crown

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

India, the land that gave the world Darjeeling and Assam tea, risks losing its place at the global tea table, not because of its leaves, but because of its lost opportunities, notes Kanika Datta.

Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, DGMO behind Pak ceasefire talks, gets additional post

Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, DGMO behind Pak ceasefire talks, gets additional post

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

It is considered one of the most crucial appointments within the Indian Army, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence.

Army doc uses hair clip, pocket knife to deliver baby on platform

Army doc uses hair clip, pocket knife to deliver baby on platform

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

An army doctor used a hair clip and pocket knife to deliver a baby girl on a train platform in Jhansi, India, after a pregnant woman went into labor. The doctor, with the help of railway staff, ensured the safe delivery of the child.

Is 'new normal' to be defined by Chinese bullying?: Cong

Is 'new normal' to be defined by Chinese bullying?: Cong

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

The Congress party has criticized the Modi government's approach to China following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, questioning whether the government is legitimizing Chinese aggression.

Military prepared as Operation Sindoor continues: CDS

Military prepared as Operation Sindoor continues: CDS

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasized the need for constant high military preparedness, citing Operation Sindoor as an ongoing example. He also highlighted the importance of 'information warriors, technology warriors and scholar warriors' in future warfare.

Indira Gandhi Or Modi: Who's India's Strongest PM?

Indira Gandhi Or Modi: Who's India's Strongest PM?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Mrs Gandhi's power ebbed and peaked with the times. Mr Modi's has almost been constant, barring the few months of hard dip after the 240 seats of 2024, points out Shekhar Gupta.

IAF hero rebuilds life after Operation Sindoor injury

IAF hero rebuilds life after Operation Sindoor injury

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

An Indian Air Force paramedic, who lost his hand in an operation, is regaining independence with the help of a cosmetic hand and support from the Artificial Limb Centre in Pune. The centre is also helping other armed forces personnel recover from severe injuries.

CDS reveals how India thwarted Pak drone attack

CDS reveals how India thwarted Pak drone attack

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasizes the importance of self-reliance in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) for India, citing recent global conflicts and Operation Sindoor as examples of their strategic importance.

Kolkata varsity students attacked, branded 'Bangladeshis'; 2 held

Kolkata varsity students attacked, branded 'Bangladeshis'; 2 held

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

A group of students from Kolkata University's Carmichael Hostel were allegedly attacked near Sealdah and branded as "Bangladeshis" by shopkeepers and miscreants, triggering a political row.

Will wait for India to build dam on Indus river, then...: Pak Army chief

Will wait for India to build dam on Indus river, then...: Pak Army chief

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Weeks before the Pahalgam attack, Munir said Pakistan will not forget the issue of Kashmir, asserting, "It was our jugular vein." His comments were trashed by India.

CDS acknowledges loss of jets during Operation Sindoor, but...

CDS acknowledges loss of jets during Operation Sindoor, but...

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Saturday acknowledged losses of aircraft in India's recent military hostilities with Pakistan but dismissed as 'absolutely incorrect' Islamabad's claim of downing six Indian fighter jets.

After Air India, Vistara announces VRS for permanent ground staff

After Air India, Vistara announces VRS for permanent ground staff

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Indian carrier Vistara on Monday announced voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) and voluntary separation scheme (VSS) for its permanent ground staff ahead of its merger with Air India, which had announced similar plans for its non-flying permanent staff two weeks ago.

AITA power struggle erupts ahead of India's Davis Cup tie

AITA power struggle erupts ahead of India's Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

As the results of last year's AITA elections stay unannounced, the rival factions in the national tennis federation have picked separate team managers for the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Switzerland, leading to an ego tussle between the members.

India inflicted 'innings defeat' on Pakistan: CDS Gen Chauhan

India inflicted 'innings defeat' on Pakistan: CDS Gen Chauhan

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan on Tuesday used a striking cricketing analogy to describe India's decisive win over Pakistan in 'Operation Sindoor,' asserting that India had inflicted an 'innings defeat' on its adversary.

Army chief empowers commanders for response to Pakistan

Army chief empowers commanders for response to Pakistan

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has given full authority to the Army commanders for counter-action in the kinetic domain to any violation of the understanding reached between the Indian and Pakistani militaries.

Even Generals Cry...

Even Generals Cry...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Tears flowed at a memorial event for General Bipin Rawat organised on his first death anniversary at the United Service Institution of India in New Delhi, December 10, 2022.

Why Parsiana Is Downing Shutters

Why Parsiana Is Downing Shutters

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'Financially we are sound and we have always broken even. 'It is just we don't have the personnel and that is why we have to close down.'