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India, China likely to set up air force to air force hotline to avert flare-ups

India, China likely to set up air force to air force hotline to avert flare-ups

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The structure and the level at which the hotline would be set up is likely to come up for discussion in future meetings between the two countries at the military level, they said.

Pak army chief prepares to turn on LeT, Jaish

Pak army chief prepares to turn on LeT, Jaish

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Pakistan's new Army Chief has begun setting the stage to act against groups like LeT and JeM

Temperatures soar in Parliament over army deployment in Bengal

Temperatures soar in Parliament over army deployment in Bengal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The issue was raised in both Houses of Parliament with main opposition Congress too seeking clarification.

The Army will always be there to keep the country together

The Army will always be there to keep the country together

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

'Whether Kashmir or anywhere else, whether in peace or in war, pay commissions or no pay commissions, hollowness and shortages notwithstanding, the Indian Army -- and Sekin Fif -- will always be there to keep India together.'

Ukraine: 'India remained cold-blooded and rational'

Ukraine: 'India remained cold-blooded and rational'

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'As long as we have such partners, Russia cannot be isolated.'

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.

Major General S C N Jatar: An Unsung Hero

Major General S C N Jatar: An Unsung Hero

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Major General S C N Jatar, who passed into the ages on Monday night, thwarted anti-national forces at the peak of the Assam agitation. Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) salutes this officer and gentleman.

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

There is only one victim in this case, and it is Israel

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

There is only one perpetrator, Hamas. It is a terrorist organisation. It is obscene to argue that until the Palestinian question is solved, anybody has the right to use terrorism as an instrument of policy, argues Shekhar Gupta.

VOTE: Should Dhoni be allowed to keep Balidaan Badge on his gloves?

VOTE: Should Dhoni be allowed to keep Balidaan Badge on his gloves?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Controversy erupted at the World Cup after the International Cricket Council asked former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to remove the dagger insignia from his wicket-keeping gloves.

China ups the ante, deploys aircraft carrier group, nuclear sub off Taiwan

China ups the ante, deploys aircraft carrier group, nuclear sub off Taiwan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

In a show of strength, China is deploying its aircraft carrier group and a nuclear submarine in large-scale military drills in the Taiwan Strait in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's high-stakes visit to Taipei which infuriated Beijing as it claims the island as part of its territory.

Putin calls on 300,000 reserve troops to join Ukraine war

Putin calls on 300,000 reserve troops to join Ukraine war

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Putin said the purpose of the West is to weaken, divide and ultimately destroy Russia.

Chinese incursions into India strategically planned: Study

Chinese incursions into India strategically planned: Study

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

In the 15-year dataset, the researchers noted an average of 7.8 incursions per year even though the Indian government's estimates are much higher.

India boosts border infrastructure to meet Chinese aggression

India boosts border infrastructure to meet Chinese aggression

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The chief engineer of 'Project Vartak', Brig Raman Kumar told ANI that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is developing and maintaining all road networks in the key border areas of western Assam and western Arunachal Pradesh.

Mutiny in Russia: Rebels march towards Moscow, 2 cities 'seized'

Mutiny in Russia: Rebels march towards Moscow, 2 cities 'seized'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

In an astonishing escalation of infighting, Russia accused Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin of calling for an armed mutiny, reported ABC News.

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

All equipment from the Army which were part of the Republic Day celebrations are made-in-India, Chief of Staff Delhi Area Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar had earlier said.

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.

ITBP jawan opens fire at 3 colleagues before killing self at J-K camp

ITBP jawan opens fire at 3 colleagues before killing self at J-K camp

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The incident took place around 3:30 pm at the Devika Ghat community centre in the district.

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.

What Did Jaishankar And Blinken Discuss?

What Did Jaishankar And Blinken Discuss?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Hours after United States Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew out of Taiwan, leaving the Indo-Pacific region in a state of some unrest, External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken held extensive talks ahead of the ASEAN meeting in Cambodia on Thursday, August 4, 2022.

Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

Britain imposes export ban on Tipu Sultan's rare sporting gun

Rediff.com29 May 2023

A rare 18th century decorated gun made in India for Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, and valued at around GBP 2 million, has been barred from export to allow time for a UK-based institution to acquire it for the public study of a "fraught period" in India-UK history.

China sends warships, fighter jets as Taiwanese prez returns from US

China sends warships, fighter jets as Taiwanese prez returns from US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

China on Saturday began military exercises around Taiwan to test the capabilities of its forces to 'seize control of the sea, air and information', days after a meeting between the United States House Speaker and the President of the self-ruled island in defiance of repeated threats by Beijing.

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.

'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.

Narendra Modi is actually Surender Modi: Rahul's swipe at PM

Narendra Modi is actually Surender Modi: Rahul's swipe at PM

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Gandhi's dig at the prime minister came in a tweet wherein he tagged an article in a foreign publication with the headline "India's appeasement policy toward China unravels".

Modi ji, dariye mat, name China: Cong on Tawang clash

Modi ji, dariye mat, name China: Cong on Tawang clash

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The Congress alleged that whenever an issue of national security comes up, the "prime minister hides behind his ministers".

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.

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.

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.

The Heroes Who Saved Ladakh For India

The Heroes Who Saved Ladakh For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Visiting the Rezang La Memorial, one has a feeling of super-humans defending the Indian territory against the Chinese onslaught, says Claude Arpi on the 60th anniversary of the heroic battle of the 1962 War.

'Hamas would have not existed if...'

'Hamas would have not existed if...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'If Israel had stuck to the peace accords, Hamas would have had no one to fight.'

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

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