News for 'US Defence Department'

Trump pleads not guilty to election conspiracy charges

Trump pleads not guilty to election conspiracy charges

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Appearing in a federal courthouse in downtown Washington, DC, Trump entered the not guilty plea before Indian-American judge Magistrate Moxila Upadhyaya.

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'Similar to the case of the digital payment system where the government created a public platform and others joined in, we are exploring a similar structure to create a PPP platform where the compute required for AI could be accessed by the small player.'

US military charges Pak national with terror link

US military charges Pak national with terror link

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

The United States Defence Department announced Tuesday that the military commission has charged Majid Shoukat Khan, a Pakistani national, for joining hands with the Al Qaeda 'to commit murder and attempted murder' and providing material support for terrorism, and spying.

PIX: Conway, Mitchell tons power New Zealand to big win

PIX: Conway, Mitchell tons power New Zealand to big win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell struck superb centuries as New Zealand secured an eight-wicket victory over hosts England in the first One-Day International.

Blinken postpones China trip amid spy balloon row

Blinken postpones China trip amid spy balloon row

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Blinken was expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart, and potentially with President Xi Jinping.

Heavy rains in Gujarat as Biparjoy closes in; more than 70k evacuated

Heavy rains in Gujarat as Biparjoy closes in; more than 70k evacuated

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The cyclone is expected to make landfall on Thursday evening as a 'very severe cyclonic storm' with maximum wind speed reaching up to 150 kilometres per hour, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

To avoid the ignominy of missing the cut for the prestigious Champions Trophy, England must win their remaining two fixtures against the Netherlands and Pakistan.

Divestment: Fearing backlash, govt opts for minority stake sales over outright privatisation

Divestment: Fearing backlash, govt opts for minority stake sales over outright privatisation

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

With general elections on the horizon, the government's privatisation bandwagon has almost but stalled as a government wary of being accused of selling family silver opts for minority stake sales on stock exchanges over outright privatisation. The result -- the divestment target for current fiscal year is again likely to be missed. Big ticket privatisation plans such as that of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) and CONCOR are already on the backburner and analysts feel meaningful privatisation can happen only after April/May general elections.

Asian Games: One big target for women's hockey team...

Asian Games: One big target for women's hockey team...

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Indian women's hockey team will open their campaign against Singapore on September 27.

Amid India's concerns, US to provide F-16 package to Pak

Amid India's concerns, US to provide F-16 package to Pak

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who was on a visit to the US last month, said that America's relationship with Pakistan has "not served" either of the two countries and raised questions on the Biden administration's approval of a USD 450-million sustenance package for the F-16 fleet.

ED raids Vadra aides in graft probe related to defence deals

ED raids Vadra aides in graft probe related to defence deals

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

This is for the first time that Vadra's associates have been linked to alleged commissions received in defence deals by the ED.

2 soldiers among 5 dead as J-K, Ladakh receive heavy rains, snowfall

2 soldiers among 5 dead as J-K, Ladakh receive heavy rains, snowfall

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The body of a junior commissioned officer was retrieved from a stream in the Poshana area of Surankote late Saturday evening, while the body of a second soldier was found this morning as the water level started receding in the district.

Centre does a U-turn on jammers for defence forces

Centre does a U-turn on jammers for defence forces

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Defence forces, who were last month excluded from the list of agencies eligible to procure jammers, have now been included, in addition to central armed police forces like Central Reserve Police Force, Central Industrial Security Force and Indo Tibetan Border Police.

Navy, IAF deployed to fight Mhadei fires in Goa

Navy, IAF deployed to fight Mhadei fires in Goa

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The fires that have broken out in Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa are being kept under control through the joint efforts of the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and the forest department, state minister Vishwajit Rane said.

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

FDI in defence: Investment of up to 49% may be allowed without tech transfer

FDI in defence: Investment of up to 49% may be allowed without tech transfer

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

FDI in the defence sector during 2000-2014 has been a meagre $4.94 billion, despite the total FDI flow into the country across sectors standing at $321.81 billion.

IAF to monitor Delhi sky for drone threats during G20 summit

IAF to monitor Delhi sky for drone threats during G20 summit

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Indian Air Force fighter planes will be on standby to keep a close watch on any suspicious activity in the Delhi sky, including UAVs or drones, as the national capital gets ready to host the G20 summit, a senior official from a department engaged in airport operations said.

Carter, Parrikar to meet at Pentagon on Monday, may sign deal on logistics exchange

Carter, Parrikar to meet at Pentagon on Monday, may sign deal on logistics exchange

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

This will be Carter's sixth meeting with Parrikar, and comes just weeks after India was designated a major defence partner of the United States.

Maha exonerates Mumbai ex-top cop Param Bir Singh, revokes suspension

Maha exonerates Mumbai ex-top cop Param Bir Singh, revokes suspension

Rediff.com12 May 2023

At least four FIRs related to extortion were registered against Singh in Mumbai and adjoining Thane.

R-Day parade: UP wins best tableau award

R-Day parade: UP wins best tableau award

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The defence ministry said Maharashtra was voted as the best tableau among the states/union territories in the popular choice category.

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Z+ security cover of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel has been extended to Khan and Raj Bhavan, his office said in a post on 'X'.

Govt initiates exercise to raise FDI in defence sector to 100%

Govt initiates exercise to raise FDI in defence sector to 100%

Rediff.com30 May 2014

India is one of the largest defence importers.

Why India's defence planning is a no-brainer

Why India's defence planning is a no-brainer

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The defence ministry has signed off on a national security plan that it cannot fund. Ajai Shukla reports

DoT-defence ministry row may hit 3G rollout

DoT-defence ministry row may hit 3G rollout

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Fresh trouble seems to be brewing between the defence ministry and the Department of Telecommunications over spectrum and this could put a question mark on the launch of third generation telephony services in the country by March next year.

US blocks $350mn military aid to Pakistan

US blocks $350mn military aid to Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Defence Secretary Mattis said he cannot certify that Islamabad has taken 'sufficient actions' against the dreaded Haqqani terror network.

Republic Day 2023: Here is govt's proposal for 3 specific tableaux themes

Republic Day 2023: Here is govt's proposal for 3 specific tableaux themes

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The government, which is celebrating 75 years of India's Independence, has proposed that India@75 tableaux include India's freedom struggle, its achievements, actions and resolves over the past seven decades.

'Will take him at his words': US on Modi's latest appeal to Putin

'Will take him at his words': US on Modi's latest appeal to Putin

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

"We would take PM Modi at his words and welcome those comments when they took place. Other countries will make their own decision on engagement with Russia. We continue to coordinate with allies to mitigate impacts of war," said State Department's Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel during a press conference on Thursday.

China's defence spend: $146 bn. India's: $40 bn!

China's defence spend: $146 bn. India's: $40 bn!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Confronting a slowdown in growth, China says it will only increase its defence budget by 7.6% this year, against the anticipated rise of between 20% and 30%. 'It is difficult to explain the reduction in the Chinese defence budget,' says Claude Arpi. 'Is there a hidden budget? Possibly!'

'BJP will be mortally scared of corporate disclosures'

'BJP will be mortally scared of corporate disclosures'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

'My suspicion is that most of the bonds were given by companies who had got contracts or who had benefited from policy changes by the government.'

UK judge rejects US request to extradite Assange

UK judge rejects US request to extradite Assange

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Assange is wanted in the US on the charges of conspiring with Chelsea Manning, an American activist and whistleblower, to commit computer intrusion into the Department of Defence network to steal classified documents, namely Afghan and Iraq war logs and secret Department of State cables.

2 killed in Bihar police firing after stir against power supply turns violent

2 killed in Bihar police firing after stir against power supply turns violent

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

According to the police headquarters in Patna, "more than a dozen police personnel and power department employees" sustained injuries in the incident that took place barely "100 meters away from Barsoi police station".

Defence, DoT lock horns again over spectrum fee

Defence, DoT lock horns again over spectrum fee

Rediff.com11 Aug 2007

Defence officials contend that the services do not use spectrum for 'commercial purposes' and therefore do not need to pay for it.

US Senate Panel Set To Needle China

US Senate Panel Set To Needle China

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

A powerful senatorial committee on Wednesday is set to consider a bipartisan resolution to recognise Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India, pushing back against China's military aggression to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control.

Demonetisation: Why Did RBI Protect Modi?

Demonetisation: Why Did RBI Protect Modi?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Events proved that on every count the RBI had accurately predicted both the damage and the lack of benefit. What the RBI was hiding was the fact that Modi had ignored its concerns -- all of which turned out to be true -- and gone ahead anyway, asserts Aakar Patel.

Why Government Jobs Are In Short Supply

Why Government Jobs Are In Short Supply

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Almost 25 per cent central government posts were vacant as of March 2022, compared to 9.4 per cent in March 2002.

China warns of possible military response if Pelosi visits Taiwan

China warns of possible military response if Pelosi visits Taiwan

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

China on Monday said it is keeping a close watch on reports of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned visit to Taiwan though it was conspicuously missing from her official Asia tour itinerary and warned of a resolute response by its military and strong countermeasures if she went ahead with the trip to Taipei.

Hopes of sealing India-UK trade deal in Oct may be fading

Hopes of sealing India-UK trade deal in Oct may be fading

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The hope that the ongoing 13th round of negotiations towards an India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) could conclude with a deal for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to sign off in time for the India versus England World Cup cricket clash in Lucknow on October 29 seem to be fading, according to a UK media report on Wednesday. The Financial Times quoted officials briefed on the negotiations to say that a lack of movement towards opening up of the Indian market to British professional services in the field of law and accountancy is among the factors for the slowdown. So much so that cricket fan Sunak's proposed return visit to India after an inaugural visit as UK Prime Minister to New Delhi for the G20 Summit last month is looking "very, very unlikely to happen".

No plan to overthrow power in Russia, says Wagner chief in audio message

No plan to overthrow power in Russia, says Wagner chief in audio message

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on Monday said the purpose of the march towards Moscow was to stop the destruction of the private military company and "bring to justice those who, through their unprofessional actions, made a huge number of mistakes during the special military operation".

US Senate confirms Lloyd Austin as 1st black Pentagon chief

US Senate confirms Lloyd Austin as 1st black Pentagon chief

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

A day earlier, the House of Representatives voted 326-78 to pass a waiver exempting Austin from the seven-year 'cooling off period' for retired generals taking over as defence secretary. The senate approved the waiver by 69-27 votes.

'Modi Fatigue Has Set In'

'Modi Fatigue Has Set In'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'Modigate is snowballing into a huge thing with the electorate. The BJP is in for huge punishment by the electorate.'