News for 'Joint Chiefs of Staff'

Now, China's relations with Israel nosedive

Now, China's relations with Israel nosedive

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The US is learnt to have asked Israel to sever ties with China, especially in areas with security risks.

A legal crisis overtakes Telangana

A legal crisis overtakes Telangana

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

K Chandrasekhara Rao is using politics to highlight an administrative and judicial issue, says B Dasarath Reddy.

US national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns

US national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

His departure came just after reports surfaced the Justice Department warned the Trump administration last month that Flynn misled administration officials regarding his communications with the Russian ambassador to the United States.

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Andhra works overtime for June 2 deadline

Andhra works overtime for June 2 deadline

Rediff.com14 May 2014

To avoid hiccups, the administration has decided to start functioning as two independent states from May 26 itself.

Osama raid left deep imprint on Pak armed forces

Osama raid left deep imprint on Pak armed forces

Rediff.com20 Aug 2011

The American raid that killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in May has left a "very deep imprint" on Pakistan and its armed forces, which had never considered the United States as a "direct threat", Defence Secretary Syed Athar Ali said on Saturday.

Obama leads US in sombre tributes to 9/11 victims

Obama leads US in sombre tributes to 9/11 victims

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

United States President Barack Obama led the nation in remembering the victims of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks as well as all American soldiers who laid down their lives in subsequent wars in the 12 years since the tragedy.

'Covid will be a death sentence for Saibaba'

'Covid will be a death sentence for Saibaba'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

'Saibaba has 19 ailments, including severe heart and kidney problems.' 'Even healthy persons find their systems failing after Covid.' 'What will happen to someone like Saibaba?', Professor G N Saibaba's wife asks Jyoti Punwani.

Shops selling essentials to remain open 24x7 in Maha, Delhi, Goa

Shops selling essentials to remain open 24x7 in Maha, Delhi, Goa

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The decision was taken to prevent crowding at shops and marketplaces amid the lockdown to contain the coronaviruspandemic, a statement from Thackeray's office said.

Prudential to hire 10,000 workers in India

Prudential to hire 10,000 workers in India

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Prudential, the leading international financial services company, would hire at least 10,000 new staff in India this year for its joint venture insurance operation.

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Maggie is among the first set of people contacted in advance by the NHS for the jab based on a pre-determined health risk criteria and will include 87-year-old British Indian grandfather of nine Hari Shukla, who will get his first dose at a hospital in Newcastle.

Defending India, securing Indians

Defending India, securing Indians

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

'We should build a military with the capability to fight today's war on priority -- balancing it with the requirements of the future,' says Lieutenant General Anil Chait, one of the Indian Army's most cerebral thinkers who recently retired as chief of the Integrated Defence Staff, in his agenda for the new defence minister.

High-level defence delegation visits LoC

High-level defence delegation visits LoC

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Defence Secretary Shashikant Sharma on Monday visited the Tangdhar sector of the Line of Control in north Kashmir's Kupwara district.

10 Tablighi Jamaat members donate plasma, many others willing

10 Tablighi Jamaat members donate plasma, many others willing

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Sources said several Tablighi Jamaat members at different quarantine centres have also volunteered to donate their plasma for the recovery of COVID-19 patients. A Delhi government official said the process of taking plasma from the Tablighi Jamaat members has started.

Rajender Kumar: Kejriwal's 'trusted man'

Rajender Kumar: Kejriwal's 'trusted man'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The Delhi CM's principal secretary has been described as quick, decisive, and quite unlike a 'babu'.

When Zardari almost sent 26/11 culprits to India

When Zardari almost sent 26/11 culprits to India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari was so scared of a military coup after Osama bin Laden's death that he was ready to create a "new security team" favourable to Americans and promised the US to hand over Pakistan-based 26/11 perpetrators including those from its intelligence agency to India.

Yearend hope: UK 1st nation to okay Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

Yearend hope: UK 1st nation to okay Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The United Kingdom on Wednesday became the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19, paving the way for mass vaccinations against the deadly novel coronavirus.

US 'laser-focused' on troop pullout from Afghanistan by Aug 31

US 'laser-focused' on troop pullout from Afghanistan by Aug 31

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Biden Administration on Monday said it was now focused on completing its evacuation mission from Afghanistan by August 31, the deadline for removing all American troops from the country.

India, Pak agree to 'strict observance' of ceasefire pacts

India, Pak agree to 'strict observance' of ceasefire pacts

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

India and Pakistan have agreed to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors, according to a joint statement on Thursday.

Exclusive: India's jt strategy for army, air, navy

Exclusive: India's jt strategy for army, air, navy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

The idea, according to a strategic expert who has worked with the IDS, is: "to develop joint capabilities to ensure that an optimum balance is achieved which would provide the Indian Armed Forces and the nation the capability to shape the environment and create dependencies in our area of interest."

Trump outs White House strategist Bannon

Trump outs White House strategist Bannon

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Friday is the last day for White House Chief strategist Steve Bannon, a presidential spokesperson said on Friday.

'Horror trip' ends, diverted train finally reaches UP

'Horror trip' ends, diverted train finally reaches UP

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'Our train was moving in all the wrong directions and went to Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha'

Pakistan claims to have an edge over IAF

Pakistan claims to have an edge over IAF

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

"We have asked the US to come back to us with whatever assurances they require," he said.

PM visits Pathankot, voices satisfaction over counter attack

PM visits Pathankot, voices satisfaction over counter attack

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the strategic Pathankot Air Force base for a first-hand assessment of the situation in the aftermath of the terror attack last Saturday.

India, China likely to hold another round of talks today

India, China likely to hold another round of talks today

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The Indian delegation at Thursday's talks is likely to be led by Naveen Srivastava, Joint Secretary (East Asia) in the external affairs ministry, they said.

Navy prepared for 'proactive response', says Rajnath

Navy prepared for 'proactive response', says Rajnath

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The Indian Navy has deployed a range of its frontline warships and submarines in the Indian Ocean region to send a clear message to China following the escalation of the border dispute in eastern Ladakh.

Beware China's ability to strike beyond the battlefield

Beware China's ability to strike beyond the battlefield

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Future conflict will involve bypassing of frontiers to strike at critical vulnerabilities directly and in the hinterland at the appropriate time, explains Lieutenant General Anil Chait (retd), who served as chief of the Integrated Defence Staff and Central Army Commander.

MCA's Rs 2 crore bounty for its Ranji Trophy champs

MCA's Rs 2 crore bounty for its Ranji Trophy champs

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Mumbai squad led by Aditya Tare, which thrashed Saurashtra by an innings and 21 runs in the Ranji Trophy final inside three days, has earned a cash bonus of Rs 2 crore from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).

Shakti-2016: Indo, French forces take on terrorists in Bikaner

Shakti-2016: Indo, French forces take on terrorists in Bikaner

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at the joint operation Shakti that focused on physical fitness, tactical drills, techniques and procedure.

Were the Mumbai terror attacks a warning to Islamabad?

Were the Mumbai terror attacks a warning to Islamabad?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Experts trace the reasons for the 26/11 attacks to the Pakistan's military interest in three key areas: Kashmir, Afghanistan and nuclear armaments.

Mumbai: 4 more held for gunning down Sikh

Mumbai: 4 more held for gunning down Sikh

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Four staff members of the Dera Sacha Sauda chief held in connection with the gunning down of a 40-year-old Sikh outside a suburban mall were taken to the spot of the crime in order to reconstruct the sequence of events which led to the shooting, police said on Tuesday.

O'Neill quits Villa just before new season

O'Neill quits Villa just before new season

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Martin O'Neill resigned as Aston Villa's manager on Monday just five days before the start of the new Premier League season.

US defence secretary arrives in India on 3-day visit

US defence secretary arrives in India on 3-day visit

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived in New Delhi on Thursday on a three-day visit and is expected to discuss regional security situation, defence deals worth over Rs 20,000 crore and joint military hardware development projects with the Indian political and military leadership.

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The recent postings and promotions of three-star generals in the Pakistan Army have propelled some of former chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's favourites to traditionally important positions

50 nations, 90 ships... stage set for International Fleet Review

50 nations, 90 ships... stage set for International Fleet Review

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The Eastern Naval Command is all geared up to host the International Fleet Review in the Bay of Bengal off Visakhpatnam coast which begins on Wednesday, a mega event that will witness participation from nearly 50 countries.

Will Mike Pence steal the election for Trump today?

Will Mike Pence steal the election for Trump today?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Vice President Mike Pence has told Donald Trump that he lacked the power to challenge President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November 3 election despite the US president's insistence that he did not, according to a media report.

'We negotiated a better deal': Here's what Centre told SC on Rafale

'We negotiated a better deal': Here's what Centre told SC on Rafale

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The document titled 'Details of the steps in the decision making process leading to the award of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft order' stated that the process as laid down in the Defence Procurement Procedure-2013 has been followed in procurement of the Rafale aircraft.

Now, employees' consortium to bid for Jet Airways

Now, employees' consortium to bid for Jet Airways

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Two associations representing pilots and engineers have written to SBI chairman Rajnish Kumar proposing that they would take over the airline and can bring in up to Rs 7,000 crore.

India, China agree to resolve outstanding issues 'expeditiously'

India, China agree to resolve outstanding issues 'expeditiously'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

He said both sides reaffirmed to sincerely work towards complete disengagement of the troops along the LAC.