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I was handed a hot potato with carte blanche: Naravane on LAC tensions

I was handed a hot potato with carte blanche: Naravane on LAC tensions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

In his memoir Four Stars of Destiny, Naravane recounts Singh's direction as well as a flurry of phone calls between the defence minister, external affairs minister, the national security advisor and the chief of defence staff that night on the sensitive situation.

Army generals visit Keran, take stock of ground situation

Army generals visit Keran, take stock of ground situation

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Two army generals on Sunday visited the Keran Sector along the LoC, where troops are engaged in a counter-infiltration operation against militants for the past 13 days, and took stock of the ground situation.

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Gaza Strip cut into two, says Israel amid 'significant strikes'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The strikes are targeting tunnels, ammunition, and rockets all around Shifa. Hamas expects the IDF will enter the hospitals in one or two days.

Sitharaman compliments Army for 'professional' handling of Doklam

Sitharaman compliments Army for 'professional' handling of Doklam

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Sitharaman said keeping morale of forces at the highest level was among the priorities of the government.

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

About 416 Myanmarese soldiers crossed over to India in view of the situation arising out of the fighting between Myanmar's armed ethnic groups and the government forces, and Indian military is 'closely watching' the unfolding developments, Army Chief General Manoj Pande said on Thursday.

We don't communalise martyrs: Indian Army slams Owaisi

We don't communalise martyrs: Indian Army slams Owaisi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The statement came after Owaisi courted controversy by saying that five out of the seven martyrs in the Sunjuwan terror attack were Muslims.

Syrian Prez Assad flees as rebels enter Damascus

Syrian Prez Assad flees as rebels enter Damascus

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The head of Syria's main opposition group abroad Hadi al-Bahra Syrian said that Damascus is now "without Bashar al-Assad" according to Reuters.

Kashmir will face same fate as Gaza if...: Farooq Abdullah

Kashmir will face same fate as Gaza if...: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Referring to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's famous statement, Abdullah said "we can change friends but we cannot change neighbours".

Who Is Rajnath Shaking Hands With?

Who Is Rajnath Shaking Hands With?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met the Indian Army's senior-most generals before he addressed the Army Commanders' Conference at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

Rains mar Parrikar, Army chief's visit to Drass to honour Kargil martyrs

Rains mar Parrikar, Army chief's visit to Drass to honour Kargil martyrs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Inclement weather on Thursday forced Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag to cancel their scheduled visit to Drass for paying homage to the martyrs of the 1999 Kargil war.

In backdrop of border row, Army steps up Mandarin training for soldiers

In backdrop of border row, Army steps up Mandarin training for soldiers

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

They said various Mandarin language courses are being run at the language schools at the Northern, Eastern and Central commands of the Army.

Pak army giving 'artillery cover' to armed intruders: Indian Army

Pak army giving 'artillery cover' to armed intruders: Indian Army

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

38 militants killed, 22 infiltration bids foiled along LoC in 2017, says Army.

Pak making full efforts to infiltrate foreign terrorists into J-K: Army

Pak making full efforts to infiltrate foreign terrorists into J-K: Army

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

He said that the army has tried to neutralise foreign terrorists along the Line of Control in Rajouri and Poonch.

China's PLA troops withdraw from Eastern Ladakh

China's PLA troops withdraw from Eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

The army shared pictures of tanks and convoys of light armored vehicles moving with soldiers and equipment towards the rear areas as part of the disengagement process. Large number of Chinese tanks can be seen moving away from the south bank of the Pangong Tso.

Surgical strikes were to convey LoC can be breached: Army

Surgical strikes were to convey LoC can be breached: Army

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

'When we want to, we will be able to breach it, go across and strike when we need. This was the message we wanted to convey and we did'

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.

Corruption case: Maj Gen under the scanner

Corruption case: Maj Gen under the scanner

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

The Army has been hit by yet another corruption case with a Major General coming under the scanner for alleged financial irregularities during his stint at the Udhampur-based Northern Command.

Pak hand in mutilation of soldier's body in Machhil: Army

Pak hand in mutilation of soldier's body in Machhil: Army

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The army on Monday said Pakistan had a "direct role" in the mutilation of a soldier's body along the Line of Control in Machhil sector of Kupwara district on November 22.

General Rawat: Hasten slowly with theatre commands

General Rawat: Hasten slowly with theatre commands

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Before migrating into the theatre command concept, it would be worthwhile to study the shortfalls experienced by the Tri Services Command in the Andaman and Nicobar islands and make good the deficiencies, suggests Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Budgam firing case: Deceased youth's father expresses gratitude to Army

Budgam firing case: Deceased youth's father expresses gratitude to Army

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The father of one of the 2 youths killed in Budgam firing incident has expressed gratitude to the Army for completing the inquiry within 3 weeks but claimed no one from the official machinery had come to visit them.

Too much hype over surgical strikes not needed: Lt Gen Hooda

Too much hype over surgical strikes not needed: Lt Gen Hooda

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

"Now how much should it have been politicised, whether it is right or wrong is something that should be asked to politicians," he said.

Anantnag anti-terrorist ops enter 5th day, forces suspect 2-3 ultras trapped

Anantnag anti-terrorist ops enter 5th day, forces suspect 2-3 ultras trapped

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Security forces are using drones and helicopters for surveillance of the dense forest area where terrorists are believed to be holed up since Wednesday after killing two Army officers and a deputy superintendent of police in the initial exchange of fire, the officials said.

Lebanon Reels from Israeli Airstrikes

Lebanon Reels from Israeli Airstrikes

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Lebanon is grappling with widespread devastation following Israeli airstrikes. The attacks have caused significant damage to infrastructure and civilian areas, displacing hundreds of Lebanese citizens.

Army chief meets slain rifleman Aurangzeb's family

Army chief meets slain rifleman Aurangzeb's family

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Rawat conveyed to the family that forces stood with them in their hour of grief.

Dushman ki goli peeth pe nahi, chhati pe khaani hai: Kargil martyr

Dushman ki goli peeth pe nahi, chhati pe khaani hai: Kargil martyr

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The battalion launched an attack and came under intense fire from the enemy after reaching the hill top. Singh died in the gun battle and was awarded a Sena Medal posthumously.

Nation pays homage to Col Mahadik who died fighting terrorists in Kashmir

Nation pays homage to Col Mahadik who died fighting terrorists in Kashmir

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

In the wreath laying ceremony for the slain Colonel Santosh Mahadik in Srinagar, all the officers and the jawans of the 41 RR paid their tributes to him.

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms.

Army jawan martyred in Pak firing in J&K

Army jawan martyred in Pak firing in J&K

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Indian troops guarding the border, retaliated resulting in exchanges.

Army chief visits forward areas in Jammu

Army chief visits forward areas in Jammu

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on Tuesday visited the forward areas in Rajouri and Jammu districts and reviewed the overall security situation in the region.

New Navy chief backs Maritime Theatre Command

New Navy chief backs Maritime Theatre Command

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Radhakrishnan Hari Kumar said on Friday that his force is fully capable of confronting any security threat and fully backed the ambitious tri-services reforms that included setting up of a maritime theatre command.

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.' 'They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed from across the LoC.'

Pakistan Army's Imran Nightmare

Pakistan Army's Imran Nightmare

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

There has always been a risk-taking edge to Imran Khan. Like him or hate him, it had to be someone like him to finally threaten to demolish the Pakistani establishment, explains Shekhar Gupta.

The Chaiwalas Who Drive An Audi

The Chaiwalas Who Drive An Audi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

This enterprising duo sell tea from the boot of an Audi.

Video shows Indian Army destroying Pak bunkers with rockets

Video shows Indian Army destroying Pak bunkers with rockets

Rediff.com8 May 2017

The defence ministry spokesman refused to confirm or deny any such operation.

Army rescues 400 stranded tourists from flood-hit Ladakh

Army rescues 400 stranded tourists from flood-hit Ladakh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

About 400 stranded tourists have been evacuated by the army from flood-hit areas of Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir as several villages of the region were cut off from the main land.

Army rejects report of Pak killing 8 Indian soldiers

Army rejects report of Pak killing 8 Indian soldiers

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

It also said that one India soldier 'inadvertently' crossed the LoC with his weapon.

Israel cancels Haifa Day tribute to Indian soldiers

Israel cancels Haifa Day tribute to Indian soldiers

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Israel and Lebanese Shia group Hezbollah have carried out widespread strikes on each other, raising tensions, and prompting Israel Home Front command to issue precautionary advisory to citizens.

Army Chief Bipin Rawat calls for united efforts to tackle stone-pelting problem

Army Chief Bipin Rawat calls for united efforts to tackle stone-pelting problem

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Rawat was briefed on the prevailing security situation in J&K Valley and recent operations conducted by the security forces.

4 days after Poonch terror attack, over 40 detained for questioning

4 days after Poonch terror attack, over 40 detained for questioning

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

More than 40 persons have been detained for questioning as part of a massive operation currently underway to track down the terrorists involved in the Poonch terror attack, officials said on Monday.