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Probe finds India downed own copter in Budgam on Feb 27

Probe finds India downed own copter in Budgam on Feb 27

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

There is no immediate comment from the Indian Air Force on the findings of the probe.

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be released on Friday: Imran Khan

IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to be released on Friday: Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The announcement was greeted by thumping of desks by Pakistani lawmakers.

Maqbool Sherwani: The Forgotten Hero Who Won Kashmir For India

Maqbool Sherwani: The Forgotten Hero Who Won Kashmir For India

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Shaheed Maqbool Sherwani changed the course of Indian history forever, but himself lies forgotten in the town he saved.

Surface-to-air missile: India's 1st tri-service weapon

Surface-to-air missile: India's 1st tri-service weapon

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

DRDO to develop an army version of the medium range surface-to-air missile.

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'We are ready to surrender,' Lieutenant General A A K Niazi said over the phone from Dhaka.

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Recent disclosures allege large scale corruption, nepotism and kickbacks by Pakistan air chief Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhuin housing land deals in Islamabad and in buying of new aircraft, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

BSF's 'Creek Crocodiles' team nabs 6 Pakistani fishermen in Kutch

BSF's 'Creek Crocodiles' team nabs 6 Pakistani fishermen in Kutch

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The Border Security Force on Friday apprehended six Pakistani fishermen from the Harami Nalla creek area in the Kutch district of Gujarat, officials said.

T'gana CM asks 'how many Rafales shot down'; BJP's 'Gabbar' reply

T'gana CM asks 'how many Rafales shot down'; BJP's 'Gabbar' reply

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Reddy alleged that contracts worth thousands of crores were awarded to people close to Modi, who then purchased Rafale aircraft.

9 killed in Pakistan's tit-for-tat 'precision bombing' on Iran

9 killed in Pakistan's tit-for-tat 'precision bombing' on Iran

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Pakistan on Thursday said that the country's air force struck terrorist hideouts in Iran's Siestan-Balochistan province, a day after Islamabad recalled its ambassador from Tehran in the wake of Iranian missile and drone strikes in Balochistan.

Hope our adversary learnt some lessons: CDS on Operation Sindoor

Hope our adversary learnt some lessons: CDS on Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said India's Operation Sindoor has drawn a 'new red line' of intolerance against terror, and expressed hope that the military action has brought 'some lessons for our adversary also'.

23 soldiers killed in suicide attack at Pak army post

23 soldiers killed in suicide attack at Pak army post

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the media wing of the army, the terrorists attacked the security post in Dera Ismail Khan's Daraban area bordering the South Waziristan tribal district in the early morning hours.

Pakistan inducts JF-17 jets developed with China

Pakistan inducts JF-17 jets developed with China

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

The Pakistani Air Force inducted the first squadron of JF-17 Thunder multi-role combat aircraft it jointly developed with China as part of its efforts to maintain a "balance" of conventional forces in the region.

'Rafales will provide India major advantage in Tibet'

'Rafales will provide India major advantage in Tibet'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'Rafales can play an important role in doing DEAD (Destruction of Enemy Air Defence) on the Surface-to-Air Missiles that the Chinese have put on Tibet'

Attack exposes Pak air defences

Attack exposes Pak air defences

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

They have been exposed again by the IAF's ability to strike 80 km into Pakistan without being intercepted or incurring casualties.

'IAF knew govt considering cross-border air strikes'

'IAF knew govt considering cross-border air strikes'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The IAF hit the JeM training facility using S-2000 precision-guided bombs fired from the Mirage-2000 fighter jets.

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.

Rs 20. Amount required to enter high-security Pathankot air base

Rs 20. Amount required to enter high-security Pathankot air base

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Intelligence agencies have informed the home ministry that it was a common practice for many people to enter the sensitive air force base with their cattle for grazing after paying the guards deployed in a few isolated gates.

Navy says Pak's claims on Indian submarine false propaganda

Navy says Pak's claims on Indian submarine false propaganda

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The Pakistan Navy claimed in Islamabad that it used specialised skills to ward off the Indian submarine from entering Pakistani waters.

Times Square bomber Shahzad gets life imprisonment

Times Square bomber Shahzad gets life imprisonment

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Faisal Shahzad, the main accused in the Times Square bombing plot has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a New York court.

Pak jets violate Indian air space, pushed back by IAF

Pak jets violate Indian air space, pushed back by IAF

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Indian officials said Pakistani fighter jets on Wednesday violated Indian air space in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Nowshera sectors but were pushed back by Indian aircraft.

Army tests India-made surface-to-air missile

Army tests India-made surface-to-air missile

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The QRSAM system is unique in its ability to operate on the move, searching for and tracking enemy targets; and then fire on a short halt.

Terror attack on Doda camp repulsed, 2 soldiers injured

Terror attack on Doda camp repulsed, 2 soldiers injured

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The gunfight, lasting more than an hour, took place at Jaddan Bata village in the Kastigarh area around 2 am when the terrorists opened fire on a temporary camp established in a government school for the ongoing search operation, they said.

BSF airdrops commandos to flush out Pak fishermen hiding in Guj

BSF airdrops commandos to flush out Pak fishermen hiding in Guj

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

In continuation of the search operation started on Wednesday afternoon in the Harami Nalla area of Bhuj in Gujarat where eight Pakistani boats were seized, three more boats were seized on Thursday.

Kargil's first Indian POW to fly mid-air refueller

Kargil's first Indian POW to fly mid-air refueller

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

First Indian prisoner of war (POW) in the Kargil conflict, Kambampati Nachiketa, is all set to fly mid-air refuellers -- a small consolation for him after an injury caused by "physical hardships" during captivity kept him away from operating fighter aircraft.

Thandel Review: Patriotic Love Story

Thandel Review: Patriotic Love Story

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's competent performances barely elevate this romantic drama, which prefers patriotic thrills, observes Arjun Menon.

Pak, China unveil first JF-17 combat jet

Pak, China unveil first JF-17 combat jet

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Pakistan on Monday rolled out its first indigenously assembled version of the JF-17 combat jet developed jointly with China.The JF-17 Thunder jet was rolled out at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex in Kamra, the country's main facility for building and maintaining combat aircraft. The Pakistani air force plans to make the first JF-17 squadron which will officially become operational between 2010 and 2012.

IAF to enhance Tejas capabilities with HAMMER missiles

IAF to enhance Tejas capabilities with HAMMER missiles

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

"The HAMMER missiles are in the process of being integrated with the LCA Tejas and it will significantly enhance its capability to take out hardened targets from stand-off distances," government sources told ANI.

Operation Valentine Review: Top Gun Redux

Operation Valentine Review: Top Gun Redux

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Operation Valentine follows the templates of similar Air Force narratives to deliver some rousing, harmless fun time, observes Arjun Menon.

'Proud of our forces': Gen Rawat's last public message

'Proud of our forces': Gen Rawat's last public message

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

In the video clip, Gen Rawat paid glowing tributes to the Indian armed forces personnel killed in the 1971 war with Pakistan and appealed to the citizens to join the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the victory.

Modi, aerial air strike sarees sell like hot cakes!

Modi, aerial air strike sarees sell like hot cakes!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

After wedding cards and T-shirts with imprints of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, looks like it's the season of sarees.

No Pak soldier or citizen died in air strike: Swaraj

No Pak soldier or citizen died in air strike: Swaraj

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Swaraj said the air strike was carried out in self-defence.

Abhi's quick return seems difficult

Abhi's quick return seems difficult

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'They will keep him there for quite some time.' 'There are no easy options.' 'It won't be unusual for a foreign power to intervene and get him released after some time, but not immediately.'

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.

Pak claims 2 Indian aircraft shot down, 2 pilots in custody

Pak claims 2 Indian aircraft shot down, 2 pilots in custody

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

One pilot is injured and has been shifted to a hospital, while another one is unhurt, the spokesman said.

Despite injuries, Abhi wants to return to cockpit at the earliest

Despite injuries, Abhi wants to return to cockpit at the earliest

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

His health condition is being monitored by a group of doctors at the Army's Research and Referral hospital, the officials said.

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Of late, war films -- particularly those that tell stories of the 1971 War and Kargil -- have been produced.

Can We Fight China, Pakistan With What We Have?

Can We Fight China, Pakistan With What We Have?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Everybody talks of China as the real threat, but we aren't even building a decisive capability against Pakistan, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

PoK still a thorn in our flesh, says IAF chief Arup Raha

PoK still a thorn in our flesh, says IAF chief Arup Raha

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

In unusually candid remarks, the Air Force chief termed Pakistani-occupied Kashmir as a "thorn in our flesh".

Ex-Army Chief shares 'great lessons' from 1971 war

Ex-Army Chief shares 'great lessons' from 1971 war

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Gen Sharma served as the Army chief from 1988-1990 and was a colonel when he took part in the 1971 war.

Good to be back in my country, says Abhinandan after release from Pak custody

Good to be back in my country, says Abhinandan after release from Pak custody

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Abhinandan will undergo debriefing which will include his physiological as well as a physical check-up in the presence of officials from the military and Intelligence agencies.