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Excise, CM house files could be destroyed, alleges officer removed by Kejriwal

Excise, CM house files could be destroyed, alleges officer removed by Kejriwal

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Rajshekhar detailed his complaints in a report to the lieutenant governor's office, joint secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs and the additional commissioner of police of Delhi's anti-corruption branch.

Is Imran Khan's Exit Imminent?

Is Imran Khan's Exit Imminent?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

No prime minister in Pakistan's recent history has survived long in office after appointing an ISI chief who did not have the army chief's confidence. Imran may be no exception, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing.

US sends top defence official to India

US sends top defence official to India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

The United States has sent its top defence official to India to find out the culprit behind the Mumbai terror attacks that had claimed over 200 lives, including Americans, last week.Defence Secretary Robert Gates has confirmed that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen is on his way to India or already there."But the truth is most of the people who were killed were Indians. And so it's important that we find out who did it," he said.

Pakistan is al Qaeda's main focus: US general

Pakistan is al Qaeda's main focus: US general

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

"Iraq is now a rear-guard action on the part of al Qaeda," General James Conway, the head of the Marine Corps and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the paper in interview. "They've changed their strategic focus not to Afghanistan but to Pakistan, because Pakistan is the closest place where you have the nexus of terrorism and nuclear weapons."

'Pak emergency hasn't affected US war on terror'

'Pak emergency hasn't affected US war on terror'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, reiterated on Tuesday that the security of Pakistan's nuclear weapons is not under any threat in spite of the current political crisis in that country. Mullen added that President Pervez Musharraf's imposition of emergency didn't have any significant impact on the US-led global war on terror in Afghanistan.

PHOTOS: A sneak peek of CDS uniform, insignia

PHOTOS: A sneak peek of CDS uniform, insignia

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

The CDS will have his office in South Block in New Delhi and shall have the parent service uniform, officials said on Tuesday.

US hasn't asked India to do more in Afghanistan

US hasn't asked India to do more in Afghanistan

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

Describing India as a strong partner, a top United States military officer has said that Washington has not asked New Delhi to do 'more' in war-ravaged Afghanistan. At a press conference, the Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen said that US Defence Secretary Robert Gates had not conveyed to India to 'do more' during his recent visit.Gates had visited India in February and met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee.

Pakistan offers nukes to Nigeria

Pakistan offers nukes to Nigeria

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

US troops to leave Pak by March 31

US troops to leave Pak by March 31

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

General Pace visited the last US forces at the Muzaffarabad airport rapid refuelling point, currently manned by some 40 soldiers and marines.

Xi takes over in new role as military 'Commander-in-Chief'

Xi takes over in new role as military 'Commander-in-Chief'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Besides being the President, 62-year-old Xi is already General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party and Chairman of the Central Military Commission.

Donald Trump indicted for 4th time in election fraud case

Donald Trump indicted for 4th time in election fraud case

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

The indictment says the alleged co-conspirators "knowingly and willfully joined a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome of the election in favour of Trump".

Missile groups to head Strategic Forces Command

Missile groups to head Strategic Forces Command

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

Two operational missile groups of the Indian Army -- one with the 150-250 km short-range Prithvi missiles and the other in charge of the longer-version 2,500 km Agni missiles, would form the nucleus of the new Strategic Forces Command.

Obama scolds reporter for 'nonsense' question

Obama scolds reporter for 'nonsense' question

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday rebuked a reporter from a major news outlet who asked a question about American citizens languishing in Iranian jails at a time when he led a successful negotiations with Iran on the nuclear deal.

Why has the army chief not been appointed yet?

Why has the army chief not been appointed yet?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

According to convention, Lieutenant General Praveen Bakshi should be named as General Dalbir Singh Suhag's successor as army chief

US general defends Guantanamo

US general defends Guantanamo

Rediff.com30 May 2005

No Quran abuse, says US

No Quran abuse, says US

Rediff.com13 May 2005

A military probe has so far found no evidence that interrogators at the Guantanamo prison "had placed Qurans on toilets, and in at least one case flushed a holy book down the toilet."

Pentagon hails Pakistan's action against LeT

Pentagon hails Pakistan's action against LeT

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Describing the steps taken by Pakistan in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks as great, a top Pentagon official has held that many more such steps would be taken by Islamabad.The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen has said that there is a strong desire for justice on the part of the people of India and he is 'grateful for the restraint shown by the country'.

Govt to soon submit list of CDS probables to Rajnath

Govt to soon submit list of CDS probables to Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The government has started the process to appoint the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and a list of names based on recommendations from the three services will soon be submitted to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for approval, officials said on Friday.

Iraq blast: Suicide bomber suspected

Iraq blast: Suicide bomber suspected

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

'At this point, it looks like it was an improvised explosive device worn by an attacker,' Gen Myers said in Washington, DC on Wednesday evening.

Insisted on full disengagement in all talks with China: Govt

Insisted on full disengagement in all talks with China: Govt

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

"Numerous rounds of talks have taken place with the Chinese counterparts to deescalate the situation without compromising on India's stand of 'complete disengagement and immediate restoration of status quo ante'," the defence ministry said.

Pervez's new challenges

Pervez's new challenges

Rediff.com6 Aug 2003

North Korea fires medium-range missile in latest test

North Korea fires medium-range missile in latest test

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The projectile took off on Sunday afternoon local time from a location near Pukchang.

Creation of air defence command: CDS Gen Rawat's 1st decision

Creation of air defence command: CDS Gen Rawat's 1st decision

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

He also set out priorities for execution of various initiatives by December 31 to achieve synergy among the three forces.

UK poll fallout: Theresa May's two closest advisers resign

UK poll fallout: Theresa May's two closest advisers resign

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Timothy and Hill, considered part of May's inner circle of confidants.

Panagarh airbase renamed after former IAF chief Arjan Singh

Panagarh airbase renamed after former IAF chief Arjan Singh

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

The key airbase at Panagarh in West Bengal has been renamed as 'Air Force Station Arjan Singh' in honour of the Marshal of the Air Force, who turned 97 on Friday.

Air force veterans critical of IAF being 'supporting arm' remark by CDS

Air force veterans critical of IAF being 'supporting arm' remark by CDS

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'The statement that Indian Air Force is supporting arm to the other two services is incorrect and wrong'

US confirms test flight of China's hypersonic missile around globe in July

US confirms test flight of China's hypersonic missile around globe in July

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

China might one day be able to launch a surprise nuclear attack on the United States, the second highest-ranking American military officer has warned as he shed new details of Beijing's hypersonic weapons test in July, which sent a missile around the world at more than five times the speed of sound.

India needs to be prepared for 'two-front threat': Army chief

India needs to be prepared for 'two-front threat': Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Army chief General M M Naravane on Tuesday hoped for an amicable resolution of the military standoff with China in Ladakh through talks based on 'mutual and equal security' even as he said India will have to be prepared to deal with a 'two-front' threat scenario due to the potent and collusive threat from China and Pakistan.

When IAF Secretly Brought Prabhakaran To India

When IAF Secretly Brought Prabhakaran To India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'With butterflies in our stomachs, but confident of our mission, we took off for Jaffna on the morning of 24 July 1987.' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe recalls a conversation with Air Vice Marshal Harpal Singh Ahluwalia (retd), then a wing commander and mission leader for the clandestine operation.

We're going to be in Iraq for as long as it takes

We're going to be in Iraq for as long as it takes

Rediff.com30 Jul 2003

'We're there until the Iraqi people have a democracy and make sure they are not a threat to their neighbors.' General Richard B Myers talks to Hamid Mir.

CDS Is A China Specialist

CDS Is A China Specialist

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

In an army that favours officers who have spent the bulk of their service years doing counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir, General Anil Chauhan is that rarity: A China specialist who has logged plenty of service years along the Line of Actual Control and the McMahon Line with China.

Pak PM wants India to immediately halt firing

Pak PM wants India to immediately halt firing

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday said India should not misunderstand his desire for peace and immediately halt firing across the borders.

Governor Ravi goes from Nagaland to TN, Lt Gen Singh to U'Khand

Governor Ravi goes from Nagaland to TN, Lt Gen Singh to U'Khand

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The Centre's interlocutor and retired IPS officer RN Ravi has been shifted from Nagaland to Tamil Nadu as its new governor.

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Learning perhaps from the Kargil debacle, Musharraf tried hard to evolve as a statesman in his dealings with India, recalls Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Mary Kom-led IOA committee to probe wrestlers' claims

Mary Kom-led IOA committee to probe wrestlers' claims

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Besides legendary boxer MC Mary Kom and wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, the panel includes archer Dola Banerjee and Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) president and IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav.

My First Walk In Free India

My First Walk In Free India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).

Gen Myers to plead for Indian troops

Gen Myers to plead for Indian troops

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

US defence delegation to visit India

US defence delegation to visit India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Richard B Myers will head the delegation.

Army Chief warns Pakistan on beheading-like incident

Army Chief warns Pakistan on beheading-like incident

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

On his first day in office, Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag on Friday warned Pakistan that India's response to any beheading-like incident in future would be "more than adequate, intense and immediate".