News for 'Indian Army'

Cloudburst Wreaks Havoc In Uttarakhand

Cloudburst Wreaks Havoc In Uttarakhand

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, disaster swept through the Himalayan village of Dharali on way to Gangotri with a massive cloudburst leading to flash floods that barrelled through homes, trees and cars.

HC asks Centre to help Celina communicate with brother

HC asks Centre to help Celina communicate with brother

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The Delhi high court has directed the Centre to facilitate communication between actress Celina Jaitly and her brother, a former army officer detained in the UAE. The court is addressing a plea by Jaitly seeking legal representation for her brother, who has been detained since September of last year.

Remarks on soldiers: Rahul Gandhi may appear in UP court on Tuesday

Remarks on soldiers: Rahul Gandhi may appear in UP court on Tuesday

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The special court summoned Gandhi as an accused, taking cognisance of the complaint filed in this defamation case.

'There Will Always Be Heartburn'

'There Will Always Be Heartburn'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court will also hear similar pleas related to permanent commission from the Indian Navy, followed by the Indian Air Force and Coast Guard.

Army to deploy all-terrain vehicles in northern borders

Army to deploy all-terrain vehicles in northern borders

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The Indian government has initiated the process of procuring All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for deployment along the northern borders for the Indian Army. The Ministry of Defence has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking vendors who can supply the vehicles. The RFI outlines operational and technical specifications for the ATVs, including a minimum seating capacity of four personnel, disc brakes, automatic transmission, and heliportability by Chinook/Mi26 helicopters.

'When We Come Together, We Can Move Mountains'

'When We Come Together, We Can Move Mountains'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

'I want to show bearded men actually caring and loving for their sons or a woman from Pakistan in a position of power. How radical is that?'

'Pak troops were unable to handle foreign drones'

'Pak troops were unable to handle foreign drones'

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The Indian Army used Medium Machine Guns (MMGs) to target Pakistani Army forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC), inflicting heavy casualties during a ceasefire violation on the intervening night of May 7-8.

Grip and choke: Rahul Gandhi on why he used Jiu-Jitsu terms to attack Modi

Grip and choke: Rahul Gandhi on why he used Jiu-Jitsu terms to attack Modi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

'In my experience of politics, I have seen political grips and political chokes are mostly hidden. The average person cannot see them,' Rahul Gandhi said.

First Indian army delegation to visit Tibet

First Indian army delegation to visit Tibet

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

It is yet another move by the governments of the two neighbouring nations to enhance mutual trust and understanding.

Did Indian Army cross the border? Myanmar says NO, India says YES

Did Indian Army cross the border? Myanmar says NO, India says YES

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

According to reports, Zaw Htay, director of Myanmar's presidential office, said that, as per the information sent by Myanmar army's local battalions, the military operation by the Indian Army was carried out on the Indian side of the border.

Indian army may soon get bio-chem suits

Indian army may soon get bio-chem suits

Rediff.com11 May 2011

The Indian army is likely to add a new Nuclear-Biological-Chemical suit to its artillery which would prove effective against any kind of dangerous weapons or chemicals and protect the soldiers from any kind of negative effect.

Officers who planned, executed Operation Sindoor awarded

Officers who planned, executed Operation Sindoor awarded

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

India recognised acts of gallantry by armed forces personnel and senior military officers involved in Operation Sindoor, along with other distinguished service awards, on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.

Delhi blast: Security tightened for India vs SA Test in Kolkata

Delhi blast: Security tightened for India vs SA Test in Kolkata

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Delhi blast: Heightened security in Kolkata ahead of India-South Africa Test

Will move privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi: Rijiju

Will move privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi: Rijiju

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Rijiju, however, did not specify when and who will give notice for privilege motion against Gandhi. It is believed that someone from treasury benches in the Lok Sabha will do so.

Indian youth fighting for Russia surrenders to Ukrainian forces

Indian youth fighting for Russia surrenders to Ukrainian forces

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

An Indian national fighting alongside the Russian military surrendered to Ukrainian forces. The individual, identified as Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein from Gujarat, claimed he was forced to join the Russian military to avoid prison after being convicted on drug-related charges.

'Kartik's Performance Resonated With Army'

'Kartik's Performance Resonated With Army'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'I needed a lot of elements for this character, and I realised that Kartik definitely had the raw material to play Chandu Champion.'

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.

Indian Army gets 'Desi Bofors' guns

Indian Army gets 'Desi Bofors' guns

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The artillery pounds targets and keeps the enemy's head down, preventing them from firing at attacking troops.

Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable!

Border 2 Review: Overdramatic But Watchable!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Because it treats soldiers as human, and concentrates on their emotions as much as their bravery, Border 2, probably without meaning to, speaks out against war, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'He Comes from Punjab...' Bharat Army's Tribute to Gill

'He Comes from Punjab...' Bharat Army's Tribute to Gill

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Gill was met with a rousing reception from the Bharat Army, who serenaded their new captain with a specially composed chant

NY Kali mandir fetes former Indian army chief

NY Kali mandir fetes former Indian army chief

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

General Shankar Roy Choudhury, former chief of the Indian army, was feted by the New York Kali Mandir as it celebrated the fifth anniversary of its founding last month.

Op Sindoor forced Pak to carry out hurried...: CDS

Op Sindoor forced Pak to carry out hurried...: CDS

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Operation Sindoor compelled Pakistan to undertake constitutional amendments, which is an acknowledgement that things did not go well for the neighbouring nation, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has said.

War is not your Bollywood movie, should be last resort: Ex-Army chief

War is not your Bollywood movie, should be last resort: Ex-Army chief

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'Still, people are asking why we have not gone for a full-out war. As a military man, if ordered, I will go to war, but that will not be my first choice'

Centre Creates Plan To Avoid Tunnel Collapses

Centre Creates Plan To Avoid Tunnel Collapses

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

'The recent occurrences of tunnel collapses during construction have prompted a critical assessment of current implementation methodologies and the necessary improvements to prevent such incidents from recurring.'

Modi sold off farmers' blood and sweat: Rahul on US deal

Modi sold off farmers' blood and sweat: Rahul on US deal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi buckled under United States pressure to finalise a trade deal and 'sold off' the hard work of Indian farmers through the agreement.

Prisoners escaping from Nepal caught at Indian border

Prisoners escaping from Nepal caught at Indian border

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has apprehended approximately 60 individuals along the India-Nepal border, many suspected to be jail escapees from Nepal amid ongoing unrest. Security has been heightened in the region.

Don't know his condition: Wangchuk's wife writes to Prez

Don't know his condition: Wangchuk's wife writes to Prez

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

The wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu for his release from jail, alleging a witch-hunt and expressing concern for his well-being after his detention following violent clashes in Ladakh.

Toll Plaza Workers Beat Up Soldier

Toll Plaza Workers Beat Up Soldier

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The victim, identified as Indian Army Jawan Kapil, was traveling in his car to rejoin duty in Srinagar after leave.

Indo-US deal 'wholesale surrender': Rahul vs govt in LS

Indo-US deal 'wholesale surrender': Rahul vs govt in LS

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Rahul Gandhi said that had an INDIA Bloc government negotiated the trade agreement with the US, it would have told US President Donald Trump that he should treat India as an equal.

Wound inflicted by own people....: Jawan recounts toll plaza brutality

Wound inflicted by own people....: Jawan recounts toll plaza brutality

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Army jawan Kapil Panwar, who was brutally assaulted by toll plaza staff in Meerut, expresses his distress over the incident, while authorities take action against the toll operator and arrest suspects.

Indian Army finally gets its 'eye in the sky'

Indian Army finally gets its 'eye in the sky'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

The SpyLite aerial system will help our soldiers in border flashpoints like Doklam and in encounters with terrorists in Kashmir.

Qureshi spews more venom, this time on Indian Army

Qureshi spews more venom, this time on Indian Army

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Spewing venom against India once again, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has described the Indian Army's 'cold-start doctrine' as an 'irrational' strategy, and said that Islamabad would respond to it 'immediately' and proportionately' if New Delhi acts on that policy.

Abducted In Dubai: Celina Jaitly Fights For Brother

Abducted In Dubai: Celina Jaitly Fights For Brother

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Her brother, Celina Jaitly says, is a fourth-generation soldier, a man who dedicated his youth to the nation's service and received the Chief of Army Staff's Commendation for Gallantry.

Can Om Birla Be Removed As Speaker?

Can Om Birla Be Removed As Speaker?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

'Even if it is defeated and the Speaker remains, the Opposition parties that have lost faith in his impartiality will continue to have that feeling.' 'If the Speaker reflects on this and tries to be more neutral, more impartial, more objective in his conduct -- then one can say the resolution had a salutary effect. That would be the best outcome.'

Pathans are guarding our borders: Afridi warns Indian Army

Pathans are guarding our borders: Afridi warns Indian Army

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

After appealing for peace between India and Pakistan, former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has now taken an aggressive stance with respect to strained relations between the two neighbouring countries. Speaking at a cricket show, the all-rounder was asked to react on an article by an Indian news portal that allegedly ridiculed his tweet and stated that 'Afridi was scared of Indian Army.'

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

When missiles fly in this region, they are never just aimed at military targets.

Shortage of officers in Indian Army 'scary': Exper

Shortage of officers in Indian Army 'scary': Exper

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Given the growing menace of terrorism and internal violence, Verma said commonality between the army on one hand and police and paramilitary on the other should be considered.

General Dwivedi Meets Bhutan's King

General Dwivedi Meets Bhutan's King

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi called on Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Indian Army matches China man-for-man on the border!

Indian Army matches China man-for-man on the border!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

If China's White Paper figures are authentic, the Indian Army, with 1.2 million soldiers, is 50 per cent larger than the PLAA.Ajai Shukla reports