News for 'Northern Command'

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.

Disengagement process in Pangong Tso areas going as per plan: Sources

Disengagement process in Pangong Tso areas going as per plan: Sources

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The Chinese and Indian armies continued with the disengagement process in the North and South banks of Pangong lake in eastern Ladakh as per plan and the entire pullback exercise is expected to take another six-seven days, sources in the defence and security establishment said on Monday.

21 Chinese warplanes, 5 naval ships tracked around Taiwan

21 Chinese warplanes, 5 naval ships tracked around Taiwan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

China has increased its antics in Taiwan Strait post the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-governed island.

To join the army and kill militants was Captain Tushar's childhood dream

To join the army and kill militants was Captain Tushar's childhood dream

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Family, friends and the army pay their respects to Captain Tushar Mahajan who laid down his life during the encounter in Pampore.

India developing new BrahMos version with 800 km range: Sources

India developing new BrahMos version with 800 km range: Sources

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

The missile earlier had the capability of hitting targets at around 300 km after being released from a Su-30MKI combat aircraft.

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah to contest from Kolar seat

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah to contest from Kolar seat

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Congress leaders and workers from Kolar have been exerting pressure on the Congress legislature party leader to contest from there.

India faces 'unique, substantial, multi-domain' security challenges: Army chief

India faces 'unique, substantial, multi-domain' security challenges: Army chief

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

India is witnessing trailers of future conflicts and its adversaries will continue with efforts to achieve their strategic aims, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said on Thursday delving into national security challenges emanating from China and Pakistan.

Sangakkara puts Sri Lanka in command

Sangakkara puts Sri Lanka in command

Rediff.com27 Jun 2004

Chasing 187 to win, Sri Lanka were six for one in their second innings after the penultimate day of the four-day match against the Northern Territory.

'Chiefs allowed Doval to dictate terms and micro manage'

'Chiefs allowed Doval to dictate terms and micro manage'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'The ISI is bound to exploit narcoterrorism.'

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.

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Chastened by the Kargil conflict, Pervez Musharraf will be remembered for gradually lowering the profile of terrorism and seeking a realistically negotiated settlement to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's high commissioner to Pakistan when Musharraf seized power in a coup in October 1999.

CDS chopper crash: Rajnath to brief Parl, IAF chief visits spot

CDS chopper crash: Rajnath to brief Parl, IAF chief visits spot

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The defence ministry in an official statement has informed that the minister will give a statement in Rajya Sabha at 11.30 am and in Lok Sabha at 12.15 pm.

When will the ISI get a new boss?

When will the ISI get a new boss?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

There were reports of lobbying within the Pakistan army for the ISI DG's post, which falls vacant in June, reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Mission possible: A daring search and destroy op

Mission possible: A daring search and destroy op

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Indian and American troops have been flexing muscles at Ranikhet and Chaubattia in Uttarakhand during the ongoing fourteen day-long joint exercise codenamed Yudh Abhyas.

In a first, Ladakh civilians get bravery award from Army

In a first, Ladakh civilians get bravery award from Army

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

For the first time, three civilians from Ladakh region, including a porter in Siachin, who saved two soldiers buried in an avalanche, have been honoured by Army with special award for their exemplary courage and devotion to duty.

Men Who Fought To The Last Bullet And Last Breath

Men Who Fought To The Last Bullet And Last Breath

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'Rezang La was a unique battle.' 'It was not a large scale battle like the Battle of Kohima which involved a large number of troops.' 'Here there was just a company that fought it out till the last man.'

LAC row: India, China agree on 3-step disengagement plan

LAC row: India, China agree on 3-step disengagement plan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The disengagement plan was discussed between the two sides during the 8th Corps Commander-level talks which were held on November 6 in Chushul.

Emmanuel Macron Is Ready for Sunday's Bout

Emmanuel Macron Is Ready for Sunday's Bout

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

French President Emmanuel Macron is in the fight of his brief political life.

Is BJP Getting It Wrong In Tamil Nadu?

Is BJP Getting It Wrong In Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The AIADMK is convinced that the BJP will remain an electoral burden for a long time to come, beginning the Lok Sabha polls next year, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.

AIADMK Minus BJP Poses Threat To DMK

AIADMK Minus BJP Poses Threat To DMK

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

From the voter-level, traditionally anti-BJP, anti-Hindutva minorities and other secular voters would have an option, especially in the face of the mounting anti-incumbency against the ruling party -- as it happened in the 2001 assembly polls, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Fresh airstrike kills 5 pro-Iran fighters in Iraq

Fresh airstrike kills 5 pro-Iran fighters in Iraq

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

The pro-Iran militia did not say who was responsible but Iraqi state television reported it was a US air strike.

How social media is denting the army's image in Kashmir

How social media is denting the army's image in Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

'With increasing use of social media for instant communication, the armed services better find a quick solution to the new challenge they face or else continue to remain on the back foot despite doing sterling work in combating the proxy war in Kashmir.'

Panjshir resistance forces claim to have killed 600 Taliban

Panjshir resistance forces claim to have killed 600 Taliban

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Reports coming from the ground confirm that an intense battle between Taliban and opposition forces to control the Panjshir Valley north of Kabul, the last Afghan province holding out against the group.

'Siddaramaiah's politics won Karnataka for Congress'

'Siddaramaiah's politics won Karnataka for Congress'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Siddaramaiah was openly taking on the BJP's communal agenda, which very few non-BJP politicians do.'

Russian forces now appear to be 'just outside' Kharkiv: US

Russian forces now appear to be 'just outside' Kharkiv: US

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

The Russian 'invasion' prong aimed at the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv appears to be stalled, while fighting rages in Kharkiv, the country's second-largest city, a senior United States defence official said on Thursday.

Why do we treat our soldiers like this?

Why do we treat our soldiers like this?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

'We owe our existence to the men in uniform, and we owe it to them to cleanse the armed forces by driving away every bit of corruption that eats into it,' argues Sudhir Bisht.

Situation along LAC in Ladakh normal since Feb disengagement: Army chief

Situation along LAC in Ladakh normal since Feb disengagement: Army chief

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

The talks between India and China on the border row in eastern Ladakh have helped 'build trust' and the situation in the region has been normal since the disengagement in the Pangong Tso areas in February, Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane said on Thursday, exuding confidence of resolution of the 'remaining issues'.

Shershaah : Worthy Biopic for an Iconic Warrior

Shershaah : Worthy Biopic for an Iconic Warrior

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

'Captain Vikram Batra, PVC and his unit 13 Jak Rif did stand out because of the sheer magnitude of the task allotted to them but also the exceptional professionalism with which it was executed and completed,' recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'The Russian attack might be a wakeup call for Europe.'

Machil fake encounter: 6 army men to be court martialed

Machil fake encounter: 6 army men to be court martialed

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

The army on Wednesday ordered court martial proceedings against six of its men, including two officers, for their alleged involvement in the 2010 Machil fake encounter case that had triggered a two month-long agitation in the Kashmir Valley.

Army Chief visits J-K to assess situation along LoC

Army Chief visits J-K to assess situation along LoC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

While interacting with jawans, the General highlighted that it was "the dawn of a new era of development, peace and prosperity in Kashmir" and applauded them for their high level of morale and contribution to peace building in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jawan killed, 2 hurt in militant ambush near Jammu

Jawan killed, 2 hurt in militant ambush near Jammu

Rediff.com19 May 2014

An army jawan was killed and two of his colleagues were injured when militants triggered an IED explosion targeting a patrol team along the LoC in Akhnoor area of Jammu district, a senior army official said on Monday.

India, China to discuss disengagement from 3 points on Saturday

India, China to discuss disengagement from 3 points on Saturday

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The disengagement of troops of the Indian Army and China's People's Liberation Army from the Line of Actual Control was reached after sustained negotiations at the military and diplomatic level, said the ministry of external affairs last week.

Another infiltration foiled in Kashmir, 14 terrorists killed in 4 days

Another infiltration foiled in Kashmir, 14 terrorists killed in 4 days

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

This time army killed 1 terrorists along the Line of Control in Gurez sector.

General Rawat In The Days Before He Died

General Rawat In The Days Before He Died

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Glimpses of General Bipin Rawat in the weeks leading to his tragic death on Wednesday.

Army strengthens Mountain Strikes Corps looking after China border

Army strengthens Mountain Strikes Corps looking after China border

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The strengthening of the Mountain Strike Corps is part of the steps taken by the force to rebalance its focus more towards the Chinese border from the western front with Pakistan.

'LoC has taken a toll on the Pakistan army'

'LoC has taken a toll on the Pakistan army'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'They are aware that they have been unable to bring about any change in the security situation in Kashmir and have failed to internationalise the Kashmir issue.'

UP on alert after LeT threatens to blow up Kashi Vishwanath temple, stations

UP on alert after LeT threatens to blow up Kashi Vishwanath temple, stations

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

A letter by a LeT commander threatened to blow up the Saharanpur and Hapur railway stations and other stations as well.

China conducts precision strikes over Taiwan Strait

China conducts precision strikes over Taiwan Strait

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The Chinese military on Thursday said it has conducted precision strikes over the Taiwan Strait and 'expected results' were achieved, in apparent retaliation to the United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei disregarding Beijing's vociferous warnings.

MoD signs Rs 2,580 cr deal for Pinaka rocket launchers

MoD signs Rs 2,580 cr deal for Pinaka rocket launchers

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The six Pinaka Regiments comprise of 114 Launchers with automated gun aiming and positioning system and 45 command posts to be procured from M/s TPCL and M/s L&T, and 330 vehicles to be procured from M/s BEML.