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Indo-Pak tensions: Ambani, Adani pledge support to armed forces

Indo-Pak tensions: Ambani, Adani pledge support to armed forces

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani have pledged their support to the Indian armed forces, who are currently repelling intense shelling, gunfire, and drone attacks from Pakistan. "We are very proud of our Indian Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor. India stands united, fierce in resolve and unshakable in purpose, against the scourge of all forms of terrorism," Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Ltd, said in a statement.

Plane door blows out mid-air, forces emergency landing

Plane door blows out mid-air, forces emergency landing

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

A child sitting near the window was reportedly pulled by the suction, and his shirt was torn off.

Lankan Air Force pounds LTTE base, 15 killed

Lankan Air Force pounds LTTE base, 15 killed

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

The LTTE has been conducting multi-pronged war exercises at the facility when it was hit by the jets, the defence ministry said. "The LTTE's Kilinochchi leadership is yet to reveal losses," the army said citing intercepted communication.

Less than 50 weapons...: IAF officer reveals Op Sindoor details

Less than 50 weapons...: IAF officer reveals Op Sindoor details

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari reveals details of Operation Sindoor, claiming IAF strikes forced Pakistan to request an end to hostilities.

650 rescued in Uttarkashi on Day 4, scores still missing

650 rescued in Uttarkashi on Day 4, scores still missing

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Authorities continue evacuating stranded pilgrims from areas around Dharali village in Uttarkashi, focusing on air rescue and relief operations due to damaged roads. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is overseeing the efforts, with central government support.

Heartbroken to see my Punjab devastated by floods: Gill

Heartbroken to see my Punjab devastated by floods: Gill

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

India Test captain Shubman Gill expressed anguish over the large-scale devastation caused by floods in his home state of Punjab due to incessant rainfall.

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan's tenure extended till May next year

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan's tenure extended till May next year

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The government has extended the tenure of Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan up to May next year.

Operation Sindoor is still ongoing, says IAF on X

Operation Sindoor is still ongoing, says IAF on X

Rediff.com11 May 2025

The Indian Air Force on Sunday said it has successfully executed its assigned tasks with precision and in line with national objectives during Operation Sindoor.

US air force hit by biggest cheating scandal ever

US air force hit by biggest cheating scandal ever

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

The United States air force nuclear command has been rocked by the worst cheating scandal in proficiency exam involving 34 officers at the inter-continental missile launch of the global strike command, the Pentagon has said.

Woman with AK-47 among 3 docs arrested with 2900 kg of explosives

Woman with AK-47 among 3 docs arrested with 2900 kg of explosives

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has unearthed an interstate and transnational terror module of Jaish-e-Mohamamd and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind outfits by arresting seven persons, including two doctors, and recovering arms and ammunition, officials said in Srinagar on Monday.

India-Australia Sign Air-To-Air Refuelling Pact

India-Australia Sign Air-To-Air Refuelling Pact

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'India is a top-tier security partner for Australia and we continue to prioritise practical and tangible cooperation that directly contributes to Indo-Pacific stability.'

Magisterial probe begins into hostage-taker Rohit Arya's death

Magisterial probe begins into hostage-taker Rohit Arya's death

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

An independent magisterial inquiry has been initiated into the death of social entrepreneur Rohit Arya, who was shot during a police operation while holding 17 children and two adults hostage in Mumbai. The inquiry will run parallel to a crime branch investigation.

Delhi-Pune Air India flight suffers bird hit

Delhi-Pune Air India flight suffers bird hit

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Air India Pune-bound flight from Delhi suffered a bird hit on Friday, forcing the airline to cancel its return journey.

Afghanistan launches retaliatory strikes on Pakistani posts

Afghanistan launches retaliatory strikes on Pakistani posts

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Pakistan responded to what it called 'unprovoked' attacks by Afghan forces in border areas, destroying several Afghan border posts, training camps, and terrorist hideouts, security sources said on Sunday.

Putin will face severe economic consequences if...: Trump warns again

Putin will face severe economic consequences if...: Trump warns again

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Trump stated that Russia will face "severe economic consequences" if Putin doesn't show interest in de-escalating the Ukraine conflict.

Op Sindoor: Less than 50 weapons brought Pak to talking table, says IAF

Op Sindoor: Less than 50 weapons brought Pak to talking table, says IAF

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

IAF Vice Chief Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari highlights Operation Sindoor as an example of how a limited number of weapons can bring an adversary to the negotiating table. He emphasized the cost-benefit of air power and the advantages of manned systems.

Indian Air Force is short of 600 pilots

Indian Air Force is short of 600 pilots

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The Indian Air Force on Monday said it was short of around 600 pilots and over 5,000 personnel below officer rank while maintaining that several steps were being taken to fill up the manpower gaps.

Women's WC: India suffer injury blow in rain-marred Bangla game

Women's WC: India suffer injury blow in rain-marred Bangla game

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Rain forces abandonment of India's match against Bangladesh; Rawal injury scare for hosts

3 soldiers killed as avalanche hits Army camp in Siachen

3 soldiers killed as avalanche hits Army camp in Siachen

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Notably, Siachen is the highest battlefield of the world, which sits on the nuclear tri-junction of India, Pakistan and China.

Amethi MLA, passenger scuffle midair on Delhi-Lucknow flight

Amethi MLA, passenger scuffle midair on Delhi-Lucknow flight

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

A scuffle occurred on a Delhi-Lucknow flight between an MLA and a passenger due to a dispute over alleged foul language. Police have launched an investigation.

Want to join the Air Force?

Want to join the Air Force?

Rediff.com8 May 2009

The Indian Air Force invites applications from unmarried male candidates for its selection test in August 2009.

Akshay, Veer And The Stolen Mahavir Chakra

Akshay, Veer And The Stolen Mahavir Chakra

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

The actors played a key role in helping recover the stolen Mahavir Chakra.

Modi's Message In A Battle For The Congress

Modi's Message In A Battle For The Congress

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The Congress's performance in the Lok Sabha elections showed that it may be down but not out, and Modi is determined to ensure that in the next round in 2029, it is consigned to irrelevance, points out Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

'Very close' to India, Modi; sanctioned them: Trump's mixed message

'Very close' to India, Modi; sanctioned them: Trump's mixed message

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

During a visit to the UK, former US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of intervening to resolve a conflict between India and Pakistan, linking it to trade negotiations. He also discussed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Lotus-Inspired Mumbai Airport Set to Bloom

Lotus-Inspired Mumbai Airport Set to Bloom

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

NMIAL is spending close to Rs 18,000 crore to get the airport up and running.

Images: Sachin Tendulkar in Indian Air Force stripes

Images: Sachin Tendulkar in Indian Air Force stripes

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Images from the investiture ceremony of batting ace Sachin Tendulkar as Indian Air Force honorary Group Captain.

'I Wish Asia Cup Ends Without Hatred'

'I Wish Asia Cup Ends Without Hatred'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

This Asia Cup has charred the relationship between India and Pakistan players.

This Is The US Plane That Bombed Iran

This Is The US Plane That Bombed Iran

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Around 4:30 am IST on Sunday, June 22, 2025, the United States launched an attack on three nuclear sites in Iran. With this, the US seems to have finally entered the war with Iran.

Bihar polls: Jehanabad's youths want jobs, not rhetoric, from next govt

Bihar polls: Jehanabad's youths want jobs, not rhetoric, from next govt

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Voters in Bihar's Jehanabad and Ghosi express their hopes for change, particularly regarding job creation and development, in the upcoming government following the state elections.

Baloch residents accuse Pak military of deadly airstrikes

Baloch residents accuse Pak military of deadly airstrikes

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Residents of Zehri tehsil in Khuzdar district have accused the Pakistani military of carrying out indiscriminate air and drone strikes that have killed civilians, including women and children, amid a siege that has continued for over a month.

PIX: When Team India caught up with Air Force pilots

PIX: When Team India caught up with Air Force pilots

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Indian cricketers spend time with Air Force pilots ahead of series decider

'Pakistan's Retaliation Will Invite More Indian Attacks'

'Pakistan's Retaliation Will Invite More Indian Attacks'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'The Pakistani State has to realise that the pigeons have come home to roost.'

Indian Air Force grounds entire Sukhoi fleet

Indian Air Force grounds entire Sukhoi fleet

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

India has grounded its entire Sukhoi-30 fleet and each aircraft is undergoing a thorough technical check following a recent crash near Pune.

India Links Pak-Saudi Pact to Israel Strike

India Links Pak-Saudi Pact to Israel Strike

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Experts believe it would be far-fetched to believe that Riyadh would support Pakistan militarily in any conflict with India, which has robust strategic and economic relations with Saudi Arabia.

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

10 Heroes of the 1965 War which ended on September 23 60 years ago.

Op Sindoor wasn't just to avenge Pahalgam, but...: CDS

Op Sindoor wasn't just to avenge Pahalgam, but...: CDS

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan identifies China border dispute as India's biggest national security challenge, followed by Pakistan's proxy war. He also highlighted regional instability, future warfare scenarios, and dealing with nuclear-armed adversaries as major concerns.

Op Sindoor: Defence attache says India 'lost jets'; Cong slams govt

Op Sindoor: Defence attache says India 'lost jets'; Cong slams govt

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The Congress on Sunday cited the reported comments of India's defence attache to Indonesia that the Indian Air Force lost fighter jets to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and accused the government of having 'misled' the country.

Bangladesh air force jet crashes in Chittagong, pilot missing

Bangladesh air force jet crashes in Chittagong, pilot missing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The authorities have launched a search operation to trace the missing pilot identified as Flight Lieutenant Tahmid.