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Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy Review: Tensions Run High

Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy Review: Tensions Run High

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy makes up in elegance of language and production design what it lacks in flashy derring do that most actioners rely on to keep the audience hooked, observes Deepa Gahlot. Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy Review

India bans Chinese goods at army shops, may include imported liquor

India bans Chinese goods at army shops, may include imported liquor

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

The CSD runs one of the largest retail store chains in the country with over 3,500 canteens spread from Siachen glacier in the north to Andaman and Nicobar Islands territory in the southernmost part of the country.

Pak can solve our infiltration problem: army chief

Pak can solve our infiltration problem: army chief

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Noting that infiltration attempts by terrorists from Pakistan will continue, Indian Army chief General Deepak Kapoor said on Tuesday that the solution to the problem lies with the neighbour as it was helping them to sneak into Indian territory.

Dhoni illustration of new India: PM Modi

Dhoni illustration of new India: PM Modi

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'Rising from humble beginnings in a small town, you burst onto the national scene, made a name for yourself and most importantly, made India proud'

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The idea of weaponization got a fillip from an unexpected quarter. In the last week of October 1985, Rajiv met US President Ronald Reagan. Reagan told Rajiv, 'Pakistan has already made a bomb.' When Rajiv started talking about disarmament, the US president cut him short, 'Don't talk theory, think of your own protection.'

With no Dhoni in Test matches, will India use jersey No 7?

With no Dhoni in Test matches, will India use jersey No 7?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Most of the Indian players will opt for their limited-overs jersey numbers.

'Indian Army fully prepared to take on any challenge along LoC or LAC'

'Indian Army fully prepared to take on any challenge along LoC or LAC'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Lt General Ranbir Singh described the situation in Kashmir as stable but fragile.

Statue of Col Rinchen, Lion of Ladakh and 2-time MVC awardee, comes up in Leh

Statue of Col Rinchen, Lion of Ladakh and 2-time MVC awardee, comes up in Leh

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Ladakh has put up a seven-feet high statue of two-time Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) awardee and hero of the battle of Turtuk, Colonel Chewang Rinchen, at his native Sumoor village in Leh, officials said on Monday.

Is India ready for Pak superiority in drone warfare?

Is India ready for Pak superiority in drone warfare?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

While Pakistan enjoys rough parity with India in legacy weapon systems, it is beginning to enjoy superiority in drone warfare, thanks to the RPVs supplied by China, explains Ajai Shukla.

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'From what evidence has come up, General Bajwa somehow managed to tell the Americans that I was anti-American.' 'And so, it [the plan to oust me] wasn't imported from there. It was exported from here to there.'

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'

US drone strikes in Pakistan must stop: Pak army chief

US drone strikes in Pakistan must stop: Pak army chief

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

US drone strikes in Pakistan "must stop", Pakistan's powerful army chief General Raheel Sharif said on Wednesday.

Will Modi go to war with China?

Will Modi go to war with China?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'By not even acknowledging China's occupation of Indian territory Modi signalled to Beijing that he was not prepared to used forceful means to vacate the Chinese occupation, and that his government was reconciled to this loss of territory and accepted the fait accompli engineered by the PLA.'

Army sends out long range patrol to figure out Chinese plans

Army sends out long range patrol to figure out Chinese plans

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

The fact that the PLA patrol came nearly 20 km deep into what India perceives as its own territory and stayed put -- for four days -- has made the Eastern Command a little more cautious about Chinese intentions, reports RS Chauhan

Russia replaces Ukraine war commander with General who planned invasion

Russia replaces Ukraine war commander with General who planned invasion

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The right-hand man of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Gerasimov was one of only three, including the President and defence minister, who were in charge of plotting the invasion of Ukraine.

India's claim of surgical strike 'fabrication of truth', says Pakistan army

India's claim of surgical strike 'fabrication of truth', says Pakistan army

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif strongly condemned the "unprovoked and naked aggression" by India along the LoC.

China has captured 60 sq km of Indian land!

China has captured 60 sq km of Indian land!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Within the army, there is growing concern that New Delhi will allow the Chinese to retain the territory they have occupied in the last month.

Terror camps along LoC shifted deeper inside PoK: Source

Terror camps along LoC shifted deeper inside PoK: Source

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Security agencies were apprehending that terrorists operating in Jammu and Kashmir could step up attacks against security forces and civilians following the surgical strike conducted by the Army targeting terror launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Massive Crowds at Imran's Karachi Rally

Massive Crowds at Imran's Karachi Rally

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Karachi and Sindh are not Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf territory; traditionally, the city and the province where it is located are Pakistan Peoples Party and Muttahida Qaumi Movement strongholds, which makes the turnout at Imran's rally interesting.

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

50 yrs since first India-Pak direct encounter in 1971 war

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Reports say, Indian army had destroyed 13 M24 Chaffee light tanks and two F-86 Sabres (fighter jet) along with capturing of two Pakistani air officials by Muktibahini, reported Bangladesh Live News.

Why the army prepares to fight under a nuclear shadow

Why the army prepares to fight under a nuclear shadow

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'With two nuclear neighbours, how likely is it for our armed forces to battle in a contaminated environment that could include nuclear, biological or chemical attacks by the adversary?' 'Are we prepared for the threat?' Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd) explains the meaning and significance of Operation Vijay Prahar.

Agnipath scheme voluntary, those having problem don't join: HC

Agnipath scheme voluntary, those having problem don't join: HC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

After the scheme was unveiled, protests erupted in several states against the scheme.

Chinese troops training Pak Army along border with India says intel

Chinese troops training Pak Army along border with India says intel

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Indian security agencies have learnt that Chinese troops are training Pakistan Army personnel right across the Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Be ready to fight and win wars, Xi Jinping tells PLA

Be ready to fight and win wars, Xi Jinping tells PLA

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Xi said the entire military should devote all its energy to carry out all its work for combat readiness, enhance its capability to fight and win, and effectively fulfill its missions and tasks

Pakistan sponsors terror, no cricket possible: BCCI

Pakistan sponsors terror, no cricket possible: BCCI

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Anurag Thakur on Friday ruled out any possibility of resumption of India-Pakistan cricketing ties after the recent Pakistan-backed terror attack on Uri, Jammu and Kashmir. Thakur called Pakistan a 'sponsor of terrorism' and said there was 'no question of playing cricket with such a nation'. "Priority is to expose Pakistan as a country which sponsors terrorism. No question of playing cricket which such a nation", Thakur said

China responds to Biden's remark with military drills near Taiwan

China responds to Biden's remark with military drills near Taiwan

Rediff.com26 May 2022

China on Wednesday announced military drills around Taiwan, days after United States President Joe Biden said Washington would intervene militarily if Beijing tried to reunify with the island by force.

An army battles the Islamists...

An army battles the Islamists...

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The Philippines army battles terrorists backed by Islamic State in the first major military encounter with Islamists in that part of the world.

Antony holds sudden meet with army chief on LoC situation

Antony holds sudden meet with army chief on LoC situation

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh was on Monday suddenly called in by Defence Minister A K Antony to brief him about the ceasefire violations by Pakistan on the Line of Control, days after the prime minister voiced concern over the handling of Keran operations.

India has established mechanism to resolve 'friction' on LAC: Lt Gen Kalita

India has established mechanism to resolve 'friction' on LAC: Lt Gen Kalita

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

'The Arunachal border is not demarcated in that way, so there can be differing perceptions (between two sides)'

Myanmar's top army brass to visit Delhi for anti-rebel strategy

Myanmar's top army brass to visit Delhi for anti-rebel strategy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The military delegation will be in Delhi "shortly" and confer with top Indian Army officials as well as those in the ministry of external affairs to evolve a road map for a counter-insurgency strategy, reports Nitin Gokhale.

'Some steps' taken by China along LAC provocative: US

'Some steps' taken by China along LAC provocative: US

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The report said that Indian officials believe China is trying to contain India by forcing it to divert more resources into defending simultaneously both its western border with Pakistan and eastern flank with China and by weakening its willingness and ability to challenge Chinese ambitions to dominate the region.

Tension escalates at Bangladesh-Myanmar border after shelling

Tension escalates at Bangladesh-Myanmar border after shelling

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

"Bangladesh does want war," home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal told reporters in Dhaka when asked for comments on the Myanmar security forces actions on the borders, frightening both Bangladeshis and Rohingyas who took refuge in makeshift camps in the neighbourhood.

13th round of India, China talks to be held soon

13th round of India, China talks to be held soon

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

The talks are being held with an aim of resolving the ongoing standoff in eastern Ladakh and reaching an agreement on the last remaining friction point in the Hot Springs area which had emerged post April-May 2020 aggression shown by Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.

Here's why you can't miss the R-Day parade

Here's why you can't miss the R-Day parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Glimpses of the colourful parade we will see on Rajpath in New Delhi on Thursday.

'Nation remains grateful to Galwan bravehearts'

'Nation remains grateful to Galwan bravehearts'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

On the first anniversary of the deadly clashes, the army said the supreme sacrifice of the soldiers while fighting the adversary in the "most difficult" high altitude terrain will be "eternally etched" in the memory of the nation.

Indian cricketers pay tribute to Kargil war heroes

Indian cricketers pay tribute to Kargil war heroes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Members of the Indian cricket fraternity paid their tribute to the Indian soldiers.

India will give fitting reply if its land occupied: Rajnath

India will give fitting reply if its land occupied: Rajnath

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Naming Pakistan, Singh said it keeps trying to destabilise India through terrorist activities and a stern message has already been given to it.

Militants kill 1 army jawan along LoC

Militants kill 1 army jawan along LoC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

An Indian Army jawan was killed and two others were injured when a group of militants opened fire along the Line of Control in the Pallanwala sector of Jammu.

India beats China's cameras, sensors to push back PLA

India beats China's cameras, sensors to push back PLA

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Sources said the Indian side has prepared very well for responding to the Chinese reaction in view of the action by own troops including a Special Operations unit and Sikh Light Infantry troops there.

Arnab got Balakot info through Modi, alleges Rahul

Arnab got Balakot info through Modi, alleges Rahul

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the 'person through which' prior information on India's air strikes in Balakot in Pakistan in 2019 was made available to Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami.