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Enemies Beware! Indian Army Set To Boost Long-Range Firepower

Enemies Beware! Indian Army Set To Boost Long-Range Firepower

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The ATAGS has a range of 35-45 kilometres, depending on the ammunition used, and achieved a 47-km firing range during trials.

'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.

Navy to commission locally-made missile destroyer INS Mormugao on Sunday

Navy to commission locally-made missile destroyer INS Mormugao on Sunday

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The warship is packed with a plethora of sophisticated sensors, modern radar and weapons systems such as surface-to-surface missiles and surface-to-air missiles, according to the Indian Navy.

Women's WC: How India, SA made it to summit clash

Women's WC: How India, SA made it to summit clash

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will be playing an ODI World Cup final for the third time, having finished runners-up in 2005 and 2017 to Australia and England, respectively. This will be South Africa's maiden appearance in the final.

Top Navy commanders to meet aboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant

Top Navy commanders to meet aboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

In a bid to promote Make In India defence systems, the Indian Navy will hold its senior commanders' conference on board the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in the Arabian Sea, off the coast of Goa.

'Asim Munir Should Be Declared A War Criminal'

'Asim Munir Should Be Declared A War Criminal'

Rediff.com10 May 2025

'Asim Munir Is A War Criminal'

Navy successfully test-fires surface-to-air missile

Navy successfully test-fires surface-to-air missile

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The test firing validated the capability to engage the weapon as an anti-ship missile

3 Navy warships on standby to bring Indians back from Gulf

3 Navy warships on standby to bring Indians back from Gulf

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The Indian Navy is readying its landing platform dock warship INS Jalashwa and two Magar-class amphibious warships for evacuating Indian citizens from the Gulf countries if required, government sources said on Wednesday.

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.

Now or never! India face NZ in must-win women's WC clash

Now or never! India face NZ in must-win women's WC clash

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Harmanpreet Kaur's side would become the fourth team to book the semifinal berth if they get the better of the White Ferns here on the familiar mat of the DY Patil Stadium.

NIA books Mumbai man in Pak plot to honeytrap Navy personnel

NIA books Mumbai man in Pak plot to honeytrap Navy personnel

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The NIA has charge sheeted Mumbai resident Amaan Salim Shaikh, a key accused in a conspiracy by Pakistani intelligence operatives to honey trap Indian Navy personnel to gather secret information on defence establishments, an official statement said on Friday.

Meet Navy's New Submarine INS Vagir

Meet Navy's New Submarine INS Vagir

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Glimpses of the fifth Kalvari-class submarine INS Vagir in Mumbai on Friday, January 20, 2023, ahead of its commissioning ceremony.

India files appeal against death sentence to 8 Indians in Qatar

India files appeal against death sentence to 8 Indians in Qatar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The eight former Indian Navy personnel were on October 26 given death sentence by Qatar's Court of First Instance.

Fire on Singapore cargo ship off Kerala coast; 18 rescued, 4 missing

Fire on Singapore cargo ship off Kerala coast; 18 rescued, 4 missing

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Of the 22 crew members on board the ship, MV Wan Hai 503, 18 have abandoned the vessel and are being rescued by Indian Navy and Coast Guard assets, he said.

Republic Day Parade Rehearsals In Full Swing

Republic Day Parade Rehearsals In Full Swing

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Defence personnel prepare for the 78th Republic Day on chilly mornings at Delhi's Kartavya Path.

IAF tests inaugural flight at Navi Mumbai airport

IAF tests inaugural flight at Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The airport, being developed by the Adani Group, is expected to start commercial operations early next year.

INS Tushil Arrives In London

INS Tushil Arrives In London

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

INS Tushil made its first port call to London as a part of its maiden operational deployment.

Efforts on to free them: Jaishankar to kin of 8 Indians on death row in Qatar

Efforts on to free them: Jaishankar to kin of 8 Indians on death row in Qatar

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The eight former Indian Navy personnel were on Thursday handed down death sentence by Qatar's Court of First Instance.

Any Sir Creek move by Pak will change its history, geography, warns Rajnath

Any Sir Creek move by Pak will change its history, geography, warns Rajnath

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says India achieved all objectives of Operation Sindoor, emphasizing that escalating the situation to war with Pakistan was not the aim. He highlighted India's fight against cross-border terrorism and the successful exposure of Pakistan's air defense system.

Spanking New US Choppers For Navy

Spanking New US Choppers For Navy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Indian Navy took delivery of two MH-60 R multi-role helicopters from the United States in Kochi on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Op Sindoor: Defence attache says India 'lost jets'; Cong slams govt

Op Sindoor: Defence attache says India 'lost jets'; Cong slams govt

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The Congress on Sunday cited the reported comments of India's defence attache to Indonesia that the Indian Air Force lost fighter jets to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and accused the government of having 'misled' the country.

'...we need a good start but we need a better finish'

'...we need a good start but we need a better finish'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'I think we have got a very settled batting lineup. Would not like to shuffle it around too much but when the need arises, you know we are flexible about it.'

Sailor missing after fire on warship in Mumbai naval dockyard

Sailor missing after fire on warship in Mumbai naval dockyard

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

No casualties were reported in the incident which occurred on Sunday evening.

Rescued Pakistanis shout 'India Zindabad'

Rescued Pakistanis shout 'India Zindabad'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The Indian Navy's specialist team had protected them from nine armed pirates, and completed sanitization and seaworthiness checks of fishing vessel Al-Kambar.

INS Vikrant To Enhance Maritime Power

INS Vikrant To Enhance Maritime Power

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The resumption of two-carrier operations signals India's return to the elite clutch of navies that have the ship platforms and experience for operations that simultaneously involve more than one aircraft carrier.

IN PICS: Nuke-powered 'INS Chakra' joins Indian Navy

IN PICS: Nuke-powered 'INS Chakra' joins Indian Navy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

India on Wednesday inducted the Russian-origin nuclear-powered submarine 'Nerpa' into the Navy, joining the elite league of nations having such sophisticated warships.

Captured! Somalian Pirates

Captured! Somalian Pirates

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Somalian pirates were captured by Indian Navy ships Trishul and Sumedha during anti-piracy operations last week.

India celebrates Diwali with fervour, Delhi AQI worsens

India celebrates Diwali with fervour, Delhi AQI worsens

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Buildings were decorated with colourful lights and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country thronged temples and celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday.

'Pakistan's Retaliation Will Invite More Indian Attacks'

'Pakistan's Retaliation Will Invite More Indian Attacks'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'The Pakistani State has to realise that the pigeons have come home to roost.'

Navy tracks 7 Chinese warships operating in Indian Ocean

Navy tracks 7 Chinese warships operating in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The deployment seems to be more than what is needed.

PIX: A Glimpse At Women's ODI World Cup Venues!

PIX: A Glimpse At Women's ODI World Cup Venues!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

From Mumbai to Colombo: Venues to host ICC Women's World Cup 2025

Indian submarine, Pak ship visit Sri Lanka at same time

Indian submarine, Pak ship visit Sri Lanka at same time

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The Indian high commission said its operational visit is to commemorate the ninth edition of International Day of Yoga under the theme of "Global Ocean Ring".

2 Made In India Warships Launched: More Power To Navy

2 Made In India Warships Launched: More Power To Navy

Rediff.com17 May 2022

This is the first time that the two indigenously built warships have been launched concurrently.

Will Navy Choose Super Hornet or Rafale Marine?

Will Navy Choose Super Hornet or Rafale Marine?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

With inadequacies in the Russian MiG-29Ks that India bought to operate off the INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, the acquisition of a capable, long-range multi-role carrier-based fighters will be critical for India's naval power.

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A will remain at sea for 8 months. They will rely on wind power, do the repairs on the boat themselves and navigate some the world's most treacherous waters.

Op Sindoor biggest, most successful anti-terror mission': Modi

Op Sindoor biggest, most successful anti-terror mission': Modi

Rediff.com31 May 2025

"In Pahalgam, terrorists not only shed the blood of Indians, but also attacked our culture. They tried to divide our society and the biggest thing is that the terrorists have challenged the women power of India," Modi said.

Assam coal mine rescue op Day 2: Navy divers flown in from Vizag

Assam coal mine rescue op Day 2: Navy divers flown in from Vizag

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

A team of navy, army, NDRF, and SDRF personnel are working to rescue nine workers trapped inside a coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district. The mine is suspected to be illegal, and one person has been arrested in connection with the incident. Rescue efforts have been underway since Monday, but no workers have been found yet.

Envoy met 8 Indians on death row in Qatar on Dec 3

Envoy met 8 Indians on death row in Qatar on Dec 3

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Indian ambassador to Qatar met eight former Indian Navy personnel on death row four days back and two hearings took place on an appeal filed against the capital punishment handed down to them by a Qatari court.

Operation Sindoor: Why Was ISI HQ Not Targeted?

Operation Sindoor: Why Was ISI HQ Not Targeted?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

What was the aim of Operation Sindoor? Why was the operation halted so soon? asks Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

India's 1st indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant handed over to Navy

India's 1st indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant handed over to Navy

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The IAC would serve to bolster India's position in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and its quest for a blue water Navy