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Army gets fresh supplies of Russian Igla-S air defence missiles

Army gets fresh supplies of Russian Igla-S air defence missiles

Rediff.com4 May 2025

The new supplies of the Igla-S air defence missiles have been received by the Indian Army a couple of weeks ago and are being provided to the forward formations for taking care of the threat from enemy fighter aircraft, choppers and drones on the borders.

Akhilesh skips poll campaign after wife tests Covid +ve

Akhilesh skips poll campaign after wife tests Covid +ve

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Dimple Yadav's husband and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is currently on a two-day campaign yatra from Mainpuri to Etah.

Accused's mother tracks down 'dead girl' to prove jailed son's innocence

Accused's mother tracks down 'dead girl' to prove jailed son's innocence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

In a story to rival the best of crime thrillers, a woman was tracked down alive seven years after she was pronounced dead by the mother of the key accused in the case, who was convinced of her son's innocence.

India to upgrade airfield near China border for fighter jets

India to upgrade airfield near China border for fighter jets

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The capability of operating fighter aircraft from this area would strengthen the air force's ability to tackle any misadventures by the adversary in a faster way.

SHOCKING! 6-yr-old Hathras girl raped by relative, dies

SHOCKING! 6-yr-old Hathras girl raped by relative, dies

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The girl was shifted to Delhi's Safdarjung hospital after her condition deteriorated and she died on Monday.

Look at the weapons Russia wants to sell us!

Look at the weapons Russia wants to sell us!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Russia -- already India's biggest arms supplier from 2014-18, accounting for 58 per cent of India's defence imports -- eyes more, reports Ajai Shukla.

LAC row: India, China agree on 3-step disengagement plan

LAC row: India, China agree on 3-step disengagement plan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The disengagement plan was discussed between the two sides during the 8th Corps Commander-level talks which were held on November 6 in Chushul.

India, China to dismantle new border structures under disengagement plan

India, China to dismantle new border structures under disengagement plan

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

The two sides have also agreed for a joint mechanism to verify the progress in the disengagement process through delegation meetings as well as using unmanned aerial vehicles.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

With Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections, results for 51 assembly and two Lok Sabha bypolls spread across 18 states were declared on Thursday. Here are state-wise results of the bypolls.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by.

IRON FIST: IAF showcases mighty firepower at Pokhran

IRON FIST: IAF showcases mighty firepower at Pokhran

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

The Indian Air Force's on Friday conducted day-night demonstration of its combat and fire power in Pokhran, which was witnessed by President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.