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35 Chinese soldiers killed in LAC clash: US intelligence

35 Chinese soldiers killed in LAC clash: US intelligence

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

China has not yet talked about the number of casualties suffered by the People's Liberation Army during the clash.

North Korea executes govt officials over floods

North Korea executes govt officials over floods

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Kim during an emergency party politburo meeting held in late July, said he will punish officials for the damage from heavy rains that flooded areas and displaced thousands.

Rajasthan garment seller held in Bengaluru for suspected ISI links

Rajasthan garment seller held in Bengaluru for suspected ISI links

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

A suspected spy from Rajasthan who was allegedly sharing photographs and details of vital installations in Bengaluru with his handlers in Pakistani intelligence agency, ISI, has been arrested, police said.

Terrorists killed in J-K's Akhnoor were Jaish men, infiltrated from PoK

Terrorists killed in J-K's Akhnoor were Jaish men, infiltrated from PoK

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

According to intelligence reports, the terrorists entered the Akhnoor region through the Battal area, and a wireless set seized from them confirmed their association with the JeM.

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Why Israel failed to prevent this 'unprecedented' attack

Why Israel failed to prevent this 'unprecedented' attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Some experts feel that Israel got so totally engrossed in countering Iran and in efforts to foil the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme that it has neglected its own backyard.

Hamas attack: Under fire, Netanyahu apologises for blaming security services

Hamas attack: Under fire, Netanyahu apologises for blaming security services

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

His comments evoked sharp criticism following which it was deleted.

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'It has been 14 years since I began living in exile and it's shocking that the situation in Balochistan has only worsened rather than improved.'

V K Singh slams winding up of secret military snooping unit

V K Singh slams winding up of secret military snooping unit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Former Army Chief Gen V K Singh, who has courted controversy over secret military intelligence unit Technical Support Division, on Monday slammed its winding up, saying people "inimical" to India's security would be happy.

Top Pak Gen seeks early retirement after appointment Army chief

Top Pak Gen seeks early retirement after appointment Army chief

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Lt Gen Abbas -- commissioned in 1987 by Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) in the 41 Baloch Regiment -- has formerly served as the personal secretary to the chief of former army chief Gen Raheel Sharif.

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Kamal has surfed and navigated a lot of tidal waves, manoeuvring the peaks and troughs, combining rare intelligence and commonly available intuitions to overcome unimaginable crises all his life.' 'There is no looking back at the past, for his only motto has been 'Tomorrow belongs to us'!'

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Communist China continues to aggressively expand its domain in the Indo-Pacific region.' 'It's crucial for the USA to continue its support in countering these malicious tactics.' 'India, along with other nations in the region, is not alone.'

The World's First Suicide Bomber

The World's First Suicide Bomber

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation. Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly towards the Sri Lankan military camp. A few moments later all of Jaffna heard a thunderous explosion that brought the complex crashing down in clouds of dust. Miller had given birth to a deadly tactic that Prabhakaran would employ time and again with devastating consequences to Sri Lanka -- and India. A fascinating excerpt from M R Narayan Swamy's must read new book, The Rout Of Prabhakaran.

Soldier attacked in Kerala, 'PFI' painted on body; Army launches probe

Soldier attacked in Kerala, 'PFI' painted on body; Army launches probe

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Military Intelligence personnel have reached the spot and would be directing the investigation into the alleged assault on the soldier.

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Asim Malik's shift to the important DG, ISI post comes as something of a surprise now, but it indicates the army chief's confidence in him, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The military establishment is in no mood to forgive or forget Imran's anti-military utterances, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

Indian military is drawing lessons from Hamas attacks on Israel

Indian military is drawing lessons from Hamas attacks on Israel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

As the situation pans out the Israeli response to the large-scale attacks is also being observed, they said.

Kremlin denies Olympics hacking allegations

Kremlin denies Olympics hacking allegations

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Britain and the United States on Monday condemned what they said were a litany of malicious cyberattacks orchestrated by Russian military intelligence.

Civil services, armed forces must unite against cyberattacks: President Murmu

Civil services, armed forces must unite against cyberattacks: President Murmu

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said cyberattacks have emerged as a major threat to national security and the civil services and armed forces must join hands to create a secure nationwide system capable of thwarting them.

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'He is the key to unravel the 26/11 conspiracy.'

Is Pakistan heading towards military rule?

Is Pakistan heading towards military rule?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

"In the coming days if we see a political or constitutional upheaval in Pakistan, or an increase in instability, then we cannot rule out the possibility of another coup in the country," said defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava.

Putin 'misled' by Russian military on Ukraine war: US

Putin 'misled' by Russian military on Ukraine war: US

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

They are now publicly trying to redefine the goals of their invasion to be different than they were at the outset, she noted when asked about some declassified American intelligence information that Putin had bad information from his military.

DRDO goes private for 7 new defence projects

DRDO goes private for 7 new defence projects

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

India's premier defence research organisation DRDO has awarded seven new projects to private entities to develop key military assets including underwater launched unmanned aerial vehicle and long-range remotely operated systems.

How China's military plans to catch up with the US

How China's military plans to catch up with the US

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

The statements come from a booklet published this month by the state-run People's Publishing House, in which senior officials, including President Xi, outlined the latest five-year plan for the country's development.

'Baloch Believe Pakistan Will Break Up'

'Baloch Believe Pakistan Will Break Up'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'The struggle of insurgents and pro-independence political activists is fuelled by a deep conviction that not only is a free Balochistan possible, but they also believe that Pakistan will inevitably break apart, leading to Balochistan's independence.'

India Should Be Battle Ready With China

India Should Be Battle Ready With China

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'With continued focus on votes, upcoming by-polls and purchasing politicians, the political hierarchy has little time for national defence.' 'They would do well to heed a veteran scholar, who says, "There will be war with China in the next few years. The next full scale war will have the involvement of Pakistan and terror elements, insurgents and intelligence assets operating inside India",' warns Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Pakistan's new Army chief oversaw attack on CRPF convoy in Pulwama

Pakistan's new Army chief oversaw attack on CRPF convoy in Pulwama

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Munir was among those in Pakistan who oversaw the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, according to Tilak Devasher, a member of the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) and who retired as Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat.

New General to lead Ukraine war as Russia fails to capture Kyiv

New General to lead Ukraine war as Russia fails to capture Kyiv

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

There is speculation that Russia's general has a goal of representing Putin with some battlefield progress ahead of the 'Victory Day' on May 9, CNN reported on Sunday citing military analysts and US officials familiar with intelligence assessments.

Jihadists Are A Major Threat To Israel'

Jihadists Are A Major Threat To Israel'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'Israel would make Iran and its proxies pay. They, along with Qatar, fund terror all over the world.'

India-US Military Alliance Against China?

India-US Military Alliance Against China?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

We do not know, because there has been no discussion, no transparency and most likely no real thinking on this matter at our end, observes Aakar Patel.

Arnab: 'Public support is my best security'

Arnab: 'Public support is my best security'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

'There is a lot of support for the work we do,' says Arnab Goswami.

Japan will take steps to guard against Olympics cyberattacks

Japan will take steps to guard against Olympics cyberattacks

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Japanese chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato declined to give details but said Japan would make every effort to protect the Games from possible hacking attempts.

Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike amid ceasefire calls

Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike amid ceasefire calls

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The United States has called for a 21 day ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border to prevent an escalation of war and give diplomacy a chance there and in Gaza.

India's polls under Chinese threat? Microsoft warns of AI misuse by Beijing

India's polls under Chinese threat? Microsoft warns of AI misuse by Beijing

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

China is likely to deploy Artificial Intelligence-generated content via social media to sway public opinion to boost its geopolitical interests during elections in countries like India, South Korea and the US, tech giant Microsoft has warned.

West Asia conflict escalates, Iran fires 100 missiles towards Israel

West Asia conflict escalates, Iran fires 100 missiles towards Israel

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Hezbollah is upset that the IDF exposed their plans to massacre Israelis, so they decided to target innocent civilians by firing a barrage of rockets, the IDF further said.

Sheikh Hasina was given just 45 minutes to flee Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina was given just 45 minutes to flee Bangladesh

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy spoke over phone to his mother. After that Sheikh Hasina agreed to resign.

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump's exaggerated opinion of his dealmaking capacity can get him into trouble, observes R Sriram.

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Why can't the Indian government propose to the Chinese a corridor circumambulating the Holy Mountain where people from both sides could perform the yatra again? asks Claude Arpi.

Pak: Dissident disappears; ISI, MI chiefs in the dock

Pak: Dissident disappears; ISI, MI chiefs in the dock

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

For the first time in Pakistan's history, the police has booked the all-powerful director generals of the Inter Services Intelligence and the Military Intelligence on the charge of kidnapping. Amir Mir reports from Islamabad.

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute tri-service operations, even without a formal tri-service doctrine or the higher command structure needed to coordinate it, points out Ajai Shukla.