News for 'Kargil'

PIX: Janhvi's vacation in Varanasi

PIX: Janhvi's vacation in Varanasi

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Janhvi Kapoor's short break in Varanasi.

Photos! Readers celebrate the spirit of India

Photos! Readers celebrate the spirit of India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Rediff readers share interesting pics of the Indian flag.

BJP axes Gadkari, Shivraj from top party body; Yediyurappa brought in

BJP axes Gadkari, Shivraj from top party body; Yediyurappa brought in

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The party also rejigged its Central Election Committee and included former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Om Mathur and its women wing chief Vanathi Srinivasan.

Achieved our objective in Balakot op: IAF chief

Achieved our objective in Balakot op: IAF chief

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'Their (Pakistani) objective was to hit our army places. They could not and that is the bottom line'

The IAF hero who did not return and must never be forgotten

The IAF hero who did not return and must never be forgotten

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja was tortured and killed after his MiG-21 was shot down and he ejected across the Line of Control during the Kargil War.

How India's military strength grew in 2022

How India's military strength grew in 2022

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The Indian troops guarding the nearly 3,500-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) maintained an assertive approach in sync with the broader national security doctrine and procured a variety of military platforms and weapons to enhance their combat capabilities.

Now, Kangana will play IAF pilot

Now, Kangana will play IAF pilot

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

The actor will star in Tejas, the story of a fighter pilot.

Drass memorial: Invoking memories of Kargil war

Drass memorial: Invoking memories of Kargil war

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Every day dozens of vehicles carrying tourists make a stopover at Drass War Memorial - a grim reminder to what happened in this region in the last year of the previous millennium.

I-Day celebrations: Govt wants BCCI to host India vs World XI match

I-Day celebrations: Govt wants BCCI to host India vs World XI match

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The government has sent a proposal to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to organise a cricket match on August 22 between India and the rest of the world as part of celebrations to mark 75 years of India's independence.

Kargil returns to haunt George Fernandes

Kargil returns to haunt George Fernandes

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

In 2001, George Fernandes was in the cross hairs of the Comptroller and Auditor General over the purchase of allegedly overpriced coffins for soldiers killed in battle. Seven years later, the CAG has zeroed in on Fernandes' pet project -- a new ordnance factory in his parliamentary constituency, Nalanda, to manufacture 155 mm ammunition for Bofors guns -- slamming it as a poorly planned project that was rushed through urgently.

Coming Up: Movie Releases on OTT

Coming Up: Movie Releases on OTT

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists the movies you can watch on OTT platforms soon.

Chinese hackers target power grid assets in Ladakh

Chinese hackers target power grid assets in Ladakh

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Chinese state-sponsored hackers had targeted India's power grids in Ladakh possibly for information on India's critical infrastructure or to prepare for sabotage in the future, according to the American cybersecurity firm Recorded Future.

#ThrowbackThursday: What's up, Janhvi?

#ThrowbackThursday: What's up, Janhvi?

Rediff.com27 May 2021

It's #ThrowbackThursday and the perfect time to look at some fabulous flashback pictures on social media.

If you don't like Agnipath scheme, don't join forces: VK Singh to protesters

If you don't like Agnipath scheme, don't join forces: VK Singh to protesters

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Singh said the Indian Army doesn't conscript soldiers and that aspirants can join of their own volition.

Laal Singh Chaddha Review

Laal Singh Chaddha Review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Where Laal Singh Chaddha succeeds most is heart, notes Sukanya Verma.

India, Pakistan officials discuss Indus Water Treaty

India, Pakistan officials discuss Indus Water Treaty

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The talks as part of the annual Permanent Indus Commission meeting are being held after a gap of over two years.

Janhvi Kapoor gets ready for her new role

Janhvi Kapoor gets ready for her new role

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Janhvi will play the title role in Gunjan Saxena, which tells the story of the flight officer who made history when she flew into a combat zone during the Kargil war, a feat never attempted by a lady officer in the Indian Air Force before.

'Be extremely cautious of Xi Jinping'

'Be extremely cautious of Xi Jinping'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'We should not allow ourselves to be surprised in any manner in future on the border.'

Indus Commissioners of India, Pak to meet on March 23-24

Indus Commissioners of India, Pak to meet on March 23-24

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

This will be the annual meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission. Under the provisions of the Indus Water Treaty, both the commissioners are required to meet at least once a year alternately in India and Pakistan.

'China could be preparing for full scale war'

'China could be preparing for full scale war'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

'When armies start attacking with clubs and batons, then at some point this can take an escalatory spiral and spin out of control.'

The Floating Lanterns Of Hiroshima

The Floating Lanterns Of Hiroshima

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

The Hiroshima event is not just about the 10,000-odd lanterns that float down a river. It is about remembrance. It is about dignity. It is about respect. It is about love, observes Sandeep Goyal.

'The enemy started firing at us'

'The enemy started firing at us'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Twenty one years ago, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force fought a bloody and bitter war to evict Pakistani intruders from the icy heights in Kargil. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes the lesser known heroes of the Kargil War.

Bollywood gets PATRIOTIC All Over Again!

Bollywood gets PATRIOTIC All Over Again!

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at the patriotic movies coming up in 2022.

Patriotic pride: Readers share their tricolour pics

Patriotic pride: Readers share their tricolour pics

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

We asked you to send us your most interesting tiranga pics and videos. This is what our readers shared.

Agnipath scheme only step to make country young, won't roll back: Lt Gen Puri

Agnipath scheme only step to make country young, won't roll back: Lt Gen Puri

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The announcement of the officer came after the violent protests broke out in some parts of the country wherein incidents like stone-pelting and setting trains on fire were reported.

'Pakistan will find ways to keep you busy'

'Pakistan will find ways to keep you busy'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

'Not only in Kashmir, but in the rest of the country.'

'Time to play hardball with China'

'Time to play hardball with China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'Unless India ups the ante, Beijing will continue to believe its transgressions are cost free and will feel encouraged to do more of the same.'

Guess who has arrived in France for Cannes?

Guess who has arrived in France for Cannes?

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Hina Khan's short film Lines will premiere at the Cannes film festival on Friday, May 17.

A bloodier nose next time: Army chief's warning to Pak

A bloodier nose next time: Army chief's warning to Pak

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Responding to a question on the meeting between Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and United States President Donald Trump in the US, Rawat said that Pakistan can do anything to get money.

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'We have to do everything in our power to get as many Academy members to watch the film as possible.' 'After that, I am confident, my film will speak for itself.'

Veterans, experts laud move to create post of CDS

Veterans, experts laud move to create post of CDS

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The CDS will be senior to the service chiefs and his primary role will be to work towards increasing operational coordination among the army, the navy or the air force and deal with India's national security with a comprehensive approach.

Rajnath begins visit to Ladakh amid stalemate in China talks

Rajnath begins visit to Ladakh amid stalemate in China talks

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

The dedication of Indian soldiers and veterans towards the country is an 'exemplary example', Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday soon after arriving in Ladakh on a three-day visit aimed at taking stock of India's military preparedness in the region in the face of a prolonged border row with China.

When Married Couples ROMANCED On Screen

When Married Couples ROMANCED On Screen

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at husband and wife filmi collaborations.

Govt to soon submit list of CDS probables to Rajnath

Govt to soon submit list of CDS probables to Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The government has started the process to appoint the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and a list of names based on recommendations from the three services will soon be submitted to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for approval, officials said on Friday.

'Government has been stonewalling discussion on Chinese incursion for 18 months'

'Government has been stonewalling discussion on Chinese incursion for 18 months'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

'We have not had one discussion on the border incursions or the subsequent report of the building of Chinese villages on Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh.'

Bollywood Wears the Uniform Again

Bollywood Wears the Uniform Again

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at upcoming movies featuring stars in uniform.

'No Indian territory has been taken by the Chinese'

'No Indian territory has been taken by the Chinese'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'The Chinese have not crossed the LAC in Galwan.' 'They are on their side of the LAC and we are on our side.'

How CDS Can Help India Win Future Wars

How CDS Can Help India Win Future Wars

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The CDS has the option to focus on key areas of capability development to fight new generation wars or get bogged down in trying to bring cosmetic changes to humour the political leadership, asserts Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Like Sidharth's look in Shershaah? VOTE!

Like Sidharth's look in Shershaah? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Sidharth Malhotra chose to celebrate his birthday on January 16 by showing the world the first look of his new film, Shershaah.

Journey of Sensex: From 1,000 to 60,000 in over 31 years

Journey of Sensex: From 1,000 to 60,000 in over 31 years

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

From hitting the 1,000-mark on July 25, 1990 to reaching the 60,000-mark for the first time on Friday, it has been a historic and memorable journey for the benchmark index Sensex. It has taken a little over 31 years for the Sensex to traverse from 1,000 level to the famed 60,000 level now. Over the years, the frontline index has climbed several record levels. The index had reached the 10,000-mark for the first time on February 6, 2006.