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PHOTOS: Nation salutes Kargil heroes on Vijay Diwas

PHOTOS: Nation salutes Kargil heroes on Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Here's a look at the tributes.

Agnipath protests: 1 killed in firing, trains go up in flames

Agnipath protests: 1 killed in firing, trains go up in flames

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

A man was shot dead in police firing in Telangana's Secunderabad, trains went up in flames, and public and private vehicles attacked, as railway stations and highways turned into battleground in many states on Friday amid burgeoning protests against Agnipath, the contentious defence recruitment scheme.

Help ICC trace this suspected 'match-fixer'

Help ICC trace this suspected 'match-fixer'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Still trying to figure out the "true identity" of alleged match-fixer Aneel Munawar, the International Cricket Council has hired a betting analysis company to investigate his claims of having fixed Test sessions in a recent TV sting operation.

4-star or 5-star? Status of CDS remains unclear

4-star or 5-star? Status of CDS remains unclear

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Given Prime Minister Modi's emphasis on "sharp(ening) coordination" rather than "joint command", analysts are guessing that a four-star permanent chairman of the chiefs of staff committee is likely, with the title of CDS, if not the functions and five-star rank, reports Ajai Shukla. Ajai Shukla reports.

PHOTOS: New Army, IAF chiefs take charge

PHOTOS: New Army, IAF chiefs take charge

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Lt Gen Bakshi announced 'full support' to the new chief and made it clear that he won't resign.

HAL gets cracking on Tejas Mark 2

HAL gets cracking on Tejas Mark 2

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

HAL is also integrating the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile onto the Mark 1A. Each Tejas will carry two of these missiles.

Pak summons Indian envoy, protests violation of airspace

Pak summons Indian envoy, protests violation of airspace

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

"Pakistan Air Force continuously monitored the complete flight path of the flying object from its point of origin in Sirsa in India till its point of impact near Mian Channu and initiated requisite tactical actions in accordance with standard operating procedures," Pakistan Army spokesman Major General Babar Iftikhar said.

IAF flew 625 tonnes of new notes after DeMo: Dhanoa

IAF flew 625 tonnes of new notes after DeMo: Dhanoa

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The IAF carried out 33 missions transporting 625 tonnes of treasury consignment after the demonetisation was announced, the ex-IAF chief said.

PIX: Meet NAK Browne, India's new air force chief

PIX: Meet NAK Browne, India's new air force chief

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne has taken over as the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff from Air Chief Marshal PV Naik, who retires after 42 years of illustrious service.

A Swayamvar With A Difference

A Swayamvar With A Difference

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Lakshmanan contracted polio when he was only three months old. 'I didn't want to go for the swayamvar, but my uncle convinced me to attend.' He sat close to the door at the swayamvar. And then, Rohini walked in. Both her legs, too, were afflicted with polio.

'Iski Ho Ya Uski, Khoop Piyo Whiskey'

'Iski Ho Ya Uski, Khoop Piyo Whiskey'

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'As we grew up in service and became seniors ourselves, our commanders advised us to graduate to whiskey since rum did not suit the stature and 'shaan' of a senior officer.' Nitin Sathe recalls his encounters with whiskey on World Whiskey Day.

Khobragade maid's family 'evacuated' to US: Bharara

Khobragade maid's family 'evacuated' to US: Bharara

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Unfazed by the outrage over the arrest and subsequent treatment of senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, the India-born US prosecutor Preet Bharara defended the action against her and confirmed that her maid's family has been "evacuated" from India.

Do joint exercises with friendly foreign countries: Parrikar

Do joint exercises with friendly foreign countries: Parrikar

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday directed the armed forces to carry out joint exercises with friendly foreign countries specially, in southeast Asia, in tune with India's 'Act East Policy'.

He'll be using his education to combat cancer, strokes

He'll be using his education to combat cancer, strokes

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

In the third part of a series on Indian Americans who have won the George Marshall Scholarship in 2012, Arthur J Pais profiles Rahul Rekhi, a biomedical engineering graduate who wants to revolutionise healthcare and find ways to tackle diseases like cancer and stroke.

PM Modi hails India's military prowess on Kargil Vijay Diwas

PM Modi hails India's military prowess on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on this day every year, marking successful conclusion of the war with Pakistan in the Kargil-Drass sector of Jammu and Kashmir in 1999.

India's military is changing, and how!

India's military is changing, and how!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The creation of a CDS has got the head right. Issues that were not talked about for years are now being discussed, points out Ajai Shukla.

Amid LAC standoff, Army, IAF prepare to fight wars jointly

Amid LAC standoff, Army, IAF prepare to fight wars jointly

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

As soon as one lands at the Leh airfield, one can see the Indian Air Force C-17s, Ilyushin-76s, and C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flying in with rations and supplies for the troops deployed on the forward locations opposite the Chinese forces.

Arjan Singh was a beacon of military leadership

Arjan Singh was a beacon of military leadership

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

He was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross in 1944. This honour is equivalent to today's Param Vir Chakra. The Arjan Singh Trust for needy air force personnel was set up out of the proceeds of his farm house in Delhi being sold. He was a charismatic leader of men and lived up to the fine traditions of soldiering, says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Chief of Defence Staff will need to show tough love

Chief of Defence Staff will need to show tough love

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'Since each chief single-mindedly pursues his service's interests in the competition for turf and in core matters such as budget share. The CDS, therefore, must act as an "honest broker" whose decisions serve the broader national purpose, rather than narrow service interests,' says Ajai Shukla.

Crowd capacity 25 per cent for third India-Aus Test in Sydney

Crowd capacity 25 per cent for third India-Aus Test in Sydney

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

CA and Venues New South Wales are working together to ensure the safety of patrons attending the Pink Test on January 7

When the IAF trained Pakistani pilots!

When the IAF trained Pakistani pilots!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe discovers how the IAF trained Pakistani air force pilots, during the 1971 War, which led to the birth of the Bangladesh air force.

Deoghar Disaster: IAF's Mission Impossible

Deoghar Disaster: IAF's Mission Impossible

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

'Imagine hanging from a thin steel cable under a helicopter with certain death staring at you below, being pulled up slowly in the din and downwash of the helicopter.' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, a helicopter pilot himself, reports on how the air force rescued those trapped in the Deoghar cable cars disaster last fortnight.

How India 'pays' back its old heroes

How India 'pays' back its old heroes

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

In a rare gesture, the government on Tuesday announced a special pay and other facilities for two surviving marshals of the country's armed forces as a 'mark of the country's deepest gratitude.'

Antony, Gen Singh to come face to face on Apr 3

Antony, Gen Singh to come face to face on Apr 3

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Defence Minister A K Antony and Army Chief General V K Singh will attend a function at Udhagamandalam on April 3 to mark the 98th birth anniversary of Field (Fd) Marshal Sam Manekshaw.

HAL: Non performance, nil accountability

HAL: Non performance, nil accountability

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

facilities at Bangalore one understands the financial year end frenzy at these establishments and the slipshod slippages in timeframes, quality of overhaul, servicing and quality control across the board, for aircraft and equipment alike,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Remembering Kargil: The IAF Attack on Tiger Hill

Remembering Kargil: The IAF Attack on Tiger Hill

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Searching for the target with bare eyes was like searching for the needle in the haystack, but due to the technology, we had a clear picture of the seven tents perched against the rocky background on our scopes.'

How the air force base confronts loss

How the air force base confronts loss

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

To ensure the morale of the pilots does not suffer, flying activity continues without a pause. Pilots take to the sky like they would on any other day.

Farm bill in RS: MPs tear papers, heckle presiding officer

Farm bill in RS: MPs tear papers, heckle presiding officer

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Derek O'Brien of Trinamool Congress came near the podium and tried to show the rule book to the Deputy Chairman. An attempt was also made to snatch the microphone and the marshals tried to prevent it.

PIX: Hollywood star Mandy Moore in India

PIX: Hollywood star Mandy Moore in India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Check out the pictures.

LCH: Lessons For Indian Defence

LCH: Lessons For Indian Defence

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

It is baffling how the PM chose the LCH as an indigenous product to celebrate on Rashtriya Raksha Samarpan Parv, even while his Cabinet holds up manufacturing clearance for 15 LCHs on the grounds that they are not Indian enough.

Prez, PM, others pay last respects to Pranab Mukherjee

Prez, PM, others pay last respects to Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Mukherjee's mortal remains were brought to his residence, 10, Rajaji Marg, earlier on Tuesday from the army hospital where he breathed his last on Monday.

Balakot strike marks paradigm shift: Former IAF chief Dhanoa

Balakot strike marks paradigm shift: Former IAF chief Dhanoa

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

He pointed out that after air strike there were no major terrorist attacks during the Lok Sabha polls because it acted as a deterrent.

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat to be the new army chief

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat to be the new army chief

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Lt General Rawat belongs to the famous 5th Battalion of 11th Gorkha Rifles. He is the current vice chief of army staff of Indian Army.

We are safe only when everyone is safe

We are safe only when everyone is safe

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

So vaccinate employees and families, staff at home, rickshaw drivers, milkmen, service providers, shopkeepers and street vendors, says Naushad Forbes.

Rahul Bajaj, World's Favourite Indian

Rahul Bajaj, World's Favourite Indian

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'Rahul inspired Indian industry with an ethos, an ethos of being more confident, more independent, more thorough, more competitive, more generous, more public-spirited, and more national and more international all at once,' remembers Naushad Forbes.

'The Chinese air force is no threat'

'The Chinese air force is no threat'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

'Our air force can strike them with impunity.'

IAF chief pays quiet visit to Leh, Srinagar

IAF chief pays quiet visit to Leh, Srinagar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria was at the Leh IAF base on Wednesday where he reviewed operational preparedness of the force in effectively guarding the sensitive border areas in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese armies have been on a nearly six-week standoff.

I-Day first: IAF choppers to shower petals after PM's flag-hoisting

I-Day first: IAF choppers to shower petals after PM's flag-hoisting

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Sunday to celebrate the country's 75th Independence Day and two Mi-17 1V helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will shower flower petals at the venue for the first time ever.

IAF's AN-32 aircraft with 13 on board missing

IAF's AN-32 aircraft with 13 on board missing

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Indian Air Force has deployed all available resources, including Sukhoi-30 combat aircraft and C-130 Special Operations aircraft, on a search mission for locating the missing aircraft.

LAC standoff: IAF chief lauds 'air warriors' for prompt response

LAC standoff: IAF chief lauds 'air warriors' for prompt response

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The Indian and Chinese troops are engaged in a five-month bitter standoff in eastern Ladakh.