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'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

'Brought Pak to its knees': Modi hails armed forces

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the exceptional coordination among the three armed forces -- fear instilled by the Navy, extraordinary skills of the Air Force and bravery of the Army -- forced Pakistan to its knees during Operation Sindoor in no time.

India set to clinch $450 mn BrahMos missile order soon

India set to clinch $450 mn BrahMos missile order soon

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

The missile was showcased at the recent Dubai Air Show and drew huge interest from potential buyer countries.

India's Busiest Route: Air India Beats Indigo!

India's Busiest Route: Air India Beats Indigo!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

With 7.64 million seats, the Mumbai-Delhi route in 2025 was the eighth busiest route in the world.

Uddhav Sena, MNS to announce tie-up for BMC polls on Wednesday

Uddhav Sena, MNS to announce tie-up for BMC polls on Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are expected to announce an alliance for the upcoming Mumbai civic elections. The announcement is expected to be made at a press conference on Wednesday.

Khaleda Zia laid to rest with state honour amid tight security

Khaleda Zia laid to rest with state honour amid tight security

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Funeral prayers were held for Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia amid tight security. Millions joined the namaz-e-janaza of Zia, a three-time Prime Minister and political icon of Bangladesh.

BJP-led Mahayuti clinches 25 of 29 Maha civic bodies

BJP-led Mahayuti clinches 25 of 29 Maha civic bodies

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Breaking the nearly three-decade-old dominance of the undivided Shiv Sena, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday emerged victorious in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, and also vanquished the alliance of Nationalist Congress Party factions led by Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar in the Pune civic body.

BrahMos Test Signals Battle Ready Bharat

BrahMos Test Signals Battle Ready Bharat

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

'The missile hit its designated target with pinpoint accuracy, reaffirming India's ability to deliver decisive long-range precision strikes.'

'Bangladesh-Pakistan-China Nexus Is Alarming'

'Bangladesh-Pakistan-China Nexus Is Alarming'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'Should China's interest in the Teesta River projects be approved, it would likely result in heightened Chinese presence near the Siliguri corridor.'

Would wholeheartedly embrace India captaincy: Jemimah

Would wholeheartedly embrace India captaincy: Jemimah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Leading a side gets the best out of me: Delhi Capitals skipper Jemimah

Asim Munir's Power Surge Splits Pakistan Military

Asim Munir's Power Surge Splits Pakistan Military

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Creating a powerful new chief of defence forces has split the Pakistan military into four competing factions, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Construction of 2 nuke submarines okayed: Navy chief

Construction of 2 nuke submarines okayed: Navy chief

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The government has approved the construction of two indigenously designed nuclear attack submarines and is expected to ink contracts next month to procure 26 naval variant of Rafale jets and three Scorpene submarines, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Monday.

India Women name two debutants for T20 series vs SL

India Women name two debutants for T20 series vs SL

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Kamalini, Vaishnavi two new faces in India Women's squad for T20Is against Sri Lanka

WPL Season 4 schedule: MI meet RCB in opener

WPL Season 4 schedule: MI meet RCB in opener

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

In a first for the tournament, the WPL final will not be played over the weekend, but on Thursday, February, probably to avoid a clash with the men's T20 World Cup, which begins the same week in India and Sri Lanka.

Centre clears Rs 79,000-cr weapons deal to boost combat readiness

Centre clears Rs 79,000-cr weapons deal to boost combat readiness

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

India has approved proposals to procure weapons and military hardware worth Rs 79,000 crore, including Nag missiles, amphibious warfare ships, and electronic intelligence systems, to enhance the military's combat capabilities.

'Devendra Fadnavis Is King of Kings'

'Devendra Fadnavis Is King of Kings'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'If the BJP had contested all 227 seats, I believe they would have managed to secure a majority on their own.'

UP Police Salute DSP Deepti Sharma!

UP Police Salute DSP Deepti Sharma!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna on Monday lauded Deputy Superintendent of Police and international cricketer Deepti Sharma for her "exemplary and historic performance" in India's win at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final.

Modi Celebrates Diwali On INS Vikrant

Modi Celebrates Diwali On INS Vikrant

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept up his tradition of celebrating Diwali with the Indian armed forces.

What If Rain Washes Out the India-Australia Semis?

What If Rain Washes Out the India-Australia Semis?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

With rain forecast for match day, the question looms large: could the World Cup final lineup be decided by the clouds?

World Cup final fire earns Shafali ICC award

World Cup final fire earns Shafali ICC award

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

India opener Shafali Verma's match-winning performance with the bat in the Women's World Cup final against South Africa last month has earned her the ICC 'Player of the Month' award for November.

Indian Navy to conduct mega war game with African nations in April

Indian Navy to conduct mega war game with African nations in April

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The Indian Navy will conduct a large-scale multilateral maritime engagement exercise with African countries in April, aiming to enhance interoperability with African navies and further strengthen maritime security cooperation. The exercise, titled "AIKEYME" (Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement), will see the participation of several African nations, including Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, and South Africa. The exercise is part of India's growing engagement with the Global South, as outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "MAHASAGAR" vision for mutual and holistic advancement in the region.

51 crore reward for India's World Cup queens!

51 crore reward for India's World Cup queens!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

India won their maiden Women's World Cup title with a 52-run victory over South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

Navy gets replacement for Sea Guardian drone after crash in Sep

Navy gets replacement for Sea Guardian drone after crash in Sep

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The Indian Navy has received a replacement MQ-9B Sea Guardian drone from General Atomics after one of its leased drones crashed into the Bay of Bengal in September 2023. The new drone replaces the one lost in a "controlled ditching" due to a technical snag. The Indian Navy has also leased two MQ-9B drones from General Atomics in 2020, and India has signed a deal to procure 31 Predator drones from General Atomics for USD 4 billion. The supply of these drones will begin in January 2029. The Navy is also pushing for another indigenously-built aircraft carrier to replace INS Vikramaditya, which is expected to have a lifespan of another 10 years.

Sreeleela, Deepika Have A Solution For Winter Weddings

Sreeleela, Deepika Have A Solution For Winter Weddings

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Attending your bestie's winter wedding in Udaipur and stressing over what to wear without freezing or compromising on your style quotient? Well, velvet is here to your rescue.

How Operation Sindoor Changed Security Doctrine

How Operation Sindoor Changed Security Doctrine

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'Some success has been achieved in raising the costs of terrorism for Pakistan.'

Fatima, The Fashion Chameleon

Fatima, The Fashion Chameleon

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Some days, the Gustakh Ishq actress is all about bold, experimental fits; other days, she's serving timeless elegance

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

Navy Gets Ready For Republic Day

Navy Gets Ready For Republic Day

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Sanjay Sharma/ANI captures glimpses of the Indian Navy contingent as it rehearses on a cold morning at Kartavya Path on Friday, December 20, 2024 with 37 days to go for January 26, 2025.

Surat Bizman Gifts Diamonds To World Cup Champs

Surat Bizman Gifts Diamonds To World Cup Champs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Govind Dholakia has announced diamond jewellery and solar panels as rewards for the Indian women's cricket team, which made history by winning its first-ever World Cup.

ICG ship Sarthak makes historic visit to Iran's Chabahar Port

ICG ship Sarthak makes historic visit to Iran's Chabahar Port

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Indian Coast Guard ship Sarthak visited Chabahar port in Iran, marking the first such visit and underscoring India's growing maritime engagement in the region. The visit aims to strengthen institutional linkages and enhance mutual understanding in maritime safety and security.

Two more sentenced in Pak-linked Visakhapatnam espionage case

Two more sentenced in Pak-linked Visakhapatnam espionage case

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

With this, a total of six accused persons have been convicted and sentenced in the case so far, relating to spying at vital installations and Indian Navy establishments by foreign spies and agents with the intent to threaten its unity, integrity, security and sovereignty.

Non-auto segments to drive growth for Bharat Forge

Non-auto segments to drive growth for Bharat Forge

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The stock of automotive (auto) components major Bharat Forge has risen 14.6 per cent over the past month. Despite ongoing demand challenges, strong operating performance in the July-September quarter (Q3) of 2025-26 (FY26), a diversified revenue base, and expectations of a gradual recovery have lifted sentiment.

Exercise Trishul sets new benchmarks in joint military ops

Exercise Trishul sets new benchmarks in joint military ops

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Top Indian military commanders highlight the success of Exercise Trishul in enhancing jointness and interoperability among the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The exercise, culminating in Amphex 2025, involved 30,000 troops, multiple aircraft, and naval vessels, including INS Vikrant.

Big relief as Mumbai CNG supply restored after 2-day disruption

Big relief as Mumbai CNG supply restored after 2-day disruption

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Most CNG pumps, including those operated by Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), saw long queues from early morning, particularly of black-yellow taxis and autorickshaws, with several drivers reporting wait times of three to four hours, compared to the usual 15 to 30 minutes.

ICC widens Women's World Cup field after record success

ICC widens Women's World Cup field after record success

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Tournament expanded from eight teams to 10 in 2029.

Cash Windfall Awaits Harmanpreet & Co If They Beat SA!

Cash Windfall Awaits Harmanpreet & Co If They Beat SA!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Potential windfall for women's squad: BCCI might match prize money of T20 WC winning men's team

Op Sagar Bandhu: India deploys NDRF teams, aircraft to Ditwah-hit Lanka

Op Sagar Bandhu: India deploys NDRF teams, aircraft to Ditwah-hit Lanka

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

"Operation Sagar Bandhu ' Humanitarian Assistance. In the wake of the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah across Sri Lanka, India swiftly launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to bolster relief efforts," the Indian Air Force said in a post on X on Saturday.

Women's World Cup: 'The whole country is proud of Deepti'

Women's World Cup: 'The whole country is proud of Deepti'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Deepti Sharma, who finished as the highest wicket-taker with 22 scalps at an economy rate of 5.52 along with scoring 215 runs in nine innings with three fifties, was also adjudged player of the tournament.

'Don't compare 2025 win to '83 glory'

'Don't compare 2025 win to '83 glory'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes the win will send a clear message that the long-standing dominance of other teams is over. However, he drew an interesting distinction between this historic triumph and the men's 1983 World Cup win.

Gambhir salutes India's trailblazing women

Gambhir salutes India's trailblazing women

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

All-round performances from Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma were the crowning jewels for the team in the title clash.

Everyone Loved The Sari's Exotic Makeover In 2025

Everyone Loved The Sari's Exotic Makeover In 2025

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

If there's one silhouette that refuses to be put in a box, it's the sari. And in 2025, it was reimagined, remixed and completely reinvented.