News for 'armour'

Soldier injured in encounter with terrorists holed up in J-K government building

Soldier injured in encounter with terrorists holed up in J-K government building

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Two to three terrorists are suspected to be holed up in the building, as intermittent gunshots can be heard from inside the building.

Welcome to the SuperPutin exhibit

Welcome to the SuperPutin exhibit

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

the exhibition called 'SUPERPUTIN' opened on the day that he announced his bid for a fourth term as Russia's president. It features around 30 paintings and sculptures of the Russian leader in a variety of different styles, all of which were made by Russian artists.

Tanks, troops step in to stop Cairo's street war

Tanks, troops step in to stop Cairo's street war

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

With just hours left for Friday's showdown between protesters and the government in Egypt, the army on Thursday rolled out tanks and positioned soldiers to separate warring pro-and anti-Hosni Mubarak demonstrators, who clashed leaving seven people dead and 700 injured in fresh violence.

Hamilton triumph breathes new life into season

Hamilton triumph breathes new life into season

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

As the Formula One season moves into its second half Sebastian Vettel's armour suddenly appears to have some chinks after Lewis Hamilton's superb victory left the German in the shade for the second consecutive race in his previously imperious Red Bull.

'NATO air strike' kills Libyan rebels

'NATO air strike' kills Libyan rebels

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

A North Atlantic Treaty Organisation air attack on Thursday killed at least 13 rebels and wounded several others near Brega, after they were mistaken for Muammar Gaddafi's forces which was engaged in fierce fighting for the control of the eastern oil hub.

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'China's opaque defence allocation processes are shrouded in mystery and have triggered security dilemmas among its neighbours and others,' notes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Now, a bullet proof Tata Safari for Rs 60 lakh

Now, a bullet proof Tata Safari for Rs 60 lakh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

India's largest vehicle maker, Tata Motors has introduced an armoured variant of its Safari, which can even resist an assault of an AK-47 rifle.

India's Forgotten Victory Over China

India's Forgotten Victory Over China

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'340 PLA soldiers were dead and over 450 injured -- bodies were strewn outside the bunkers, tossed behind the lines, buried in trenches.' A fascinating excerpt from Probal DasGupta's Watershed 1967: India's Forgotten Victory Over China.

My father is safe, still in Tripoli: Gaddafi's son

My father is safe, still in Tripoli: Gaddafi's son

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi's son Seif al-Islam, who was rumoured to have been arrested by rebels, appeared at the Rixos hotel in Tripoli in the wee hours of Tuesday and spoke to some of the journalists staying there. Rebel leaders had claimed that Seif al-Islam had been arrested and he was expected to be tried at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Putting these speculations to rest, Seif al-Islam made an appearance at the hotel in an armoured vehicle.

Pak: Terrorists target US consulate car, 1 killed

Pak: Terrorists target US consulate car, 1 killed

Rediff.com20 May 2011

A vehicle of the United States consulate was targeted with a car bomb in Peshawar city in northwest Pakistan on Friday, killing one person and injuring 10 others. The blast occurred in Jamrud Road area of Peshawar on Friday morning, officials said. An armoured SUV from the US consulate bore the brunt of the blast and rammed into an electricity pylon.No American national was seriously injured in the incident, a spokesman of the US embassy in Islamabad said.

Govt relaxes rules to boost investment, employment in manufacturing of arms

Govt relaxes rules to boost investment, employment in manufacturing of arms

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

To boost the 'Make in India' initiative, the Union home ministry has liberalised the Arms Rules to encourage investment in the manufacturing of arms, ammunition and weapon systems in the country.

Sammy hoping to cash in on Dravid's vulnerabilities

Sammy hoping to cash in on Dravid's vulnerabilities

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

West Indies skipper Darren Sammy claims his team has finally figured out a chink in Rahul Dravid's armour and the in-form senior Indian batsman would be out of the equation early in the third and decisive Test to be played in Roseau, Dominica.

Why the army prepares to fight under a nuclear shadow

Why the army prepares to fight under a nuclear shadow

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'With two nuclear neighbours, how likely is it for our armed forces to battle in a contaminated environment that could include nuclear, biological or chemical attacks by the adversary?' 'Are we prepared for the threat?' Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd) explains the meaning and significance of Operation Vijay Prahar.

Libya: Gaddafi's forces recapture Ras Lanuf

Libya: Gaddafi's forces recapture Ras Lanuf

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Hammered by Muammar Gaddafi's tanks, heavy guns and rockets, rebel forces were in panicky retreat in east Libya on Wednesday, fleeing from the oil towns of Ras Lanuf and Brega prompting United States and its allies to mull arming the ragtag fighters.

Who can beat the Big Bachchan?

Who can beat the Big Bachchan?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Here is a look at how we rate the competition: A few A-list actors taking on roles originally made famous by Amitabh Bachchan.

REVEALED: What China is up to in Ladakh

REVEALED: What China is up to in Ladakh

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

With the Indian Army having blocked the PLA several kilometres inside India, hundreds of soldiers from both sides remain in a tense face-off.

Sitharaman commissions made in India INS Kiltan

Sitharaman commissions made in India INS Kiltan

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

"INS Kiltan strengthens our defence system and will be a shining armour in our 'Make in India' programme," Sitharaman said.

US arms Pakistan with combat aircraft, trainer jets

US arms Pakistan with combat aircraft, trainer jets

Rediff.com6 May 2015

As the United States withdraws its forces from neighbouring Afghanistan, the Obama administration has armed Pakistan with 14 combat aircraft, 59 military trainer jets and 374 armoured personnel carriers, an internal Congressional report has said.

Govt to hire private choppers in war against Naxal

Govt to hire private choppers in war against Naxal

Rediff.com31 Oct 2010

Helicopters of either MI-17 series or of equivalent capability, which can fly both at day and night, will be deployed in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, possibly before the end of the year.

What a future India-Pakistan war may look like

What a future India-Pakistan war may look like

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Any conventional conflict could trigger a nuclear war with results that neither India nor Pakistan could survive easily.' >A revealing excerpt from Shuja Nawaz's The Battle For Pakistan: The Bitter US Friendship And A Tough Neighbourhood.

Aus Open Images: Federer marches on, Kuznetsova ousts Henin

Aus Open Images: Federer marches on, Kuznetsova ousts Henin

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Images from the matches played at the Australian Open on Friday.

Gallery of the strange! 10 odd, out of the ordinary photos

Gallery of the strange! 10 odd, out of the ordinary photos

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

10 odd images from the world

10 cool things you should know about Obama's 'beast'

10 cool things you should know about Obama's 'beast'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The Beast goes wherever the United States president travels. So whether of not Barack Obama follows protocol and hops into his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee's ride to head out for the Republic Day parade, the potently-luxurious limousine will be around the corner.

Tollywood producer, wife arrested in US for running prostitution racket

Tollywood producer, wife arrested in US for running prostitution racket

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The prostitution scheme was masterminded by Kishan Modugumudi and his wife Chandra, 31 where they charged clients up to $3,000 (Rs 2.04 lakh) for each sexual encounter.

Protests continue in Thailand

Protests continue in Thailand

Rediff.com20 May 2010

The Thai government on Thursday declared the situation in the nation's capital under control though troops continued to battle pockets of resistance by Red Shirt protesters as the conflict spread to the rural northeast.

Govt clears procurement of 111 naval choppers at Rs 21K cr

Govt clears procurement of 111 naval choppers at Rs 21K cr

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

The utility helicopters will be used in attack missions as well as for search and rescue and surveillance operations.

Delhi's 'Game'plan to welcome the world

Delhi's 'Game'plan to welcome the world

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

As Delhi gets ready to welcome thousands of tourists and participants from 71 countries this October, rediff.com takes a look at some of the measures that the administration has taken to make them feel at home.

IAF helps in dousing Malviya Nagar fire; godown owner arrested

IAF helps in dousing Malviya Nagar fire; godown owner arrested

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The police believe a truck loaded with rubber material parked near the godown caught fire, which spread in no time because of strong winds on Tuesday night.

Pakistan condemns ship seizure by India

Pakistan condemns ship seizure by India

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

Pakistan reacted strongly to the seizure by India of a ship carrying equipment used by Pakistan and Bangladesh for UN peacekeeping missions on Sunday.

Sword used during 1857 rebellion goes on sale in UK

Sword used during 1857 rebellion goes on sale in UK

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The sabre, or a curved sword, has been identified as a gift to a British officer for his success in suppressing a siege in Lucknow during what India describes its First War of Independence.

Federer supreme as Murray challenge fizzles out

Federer supreme as Murray challenge fizzles out

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Handed the chance to put another dent in Roger Federer's armour on Tuesday, Andy Murray was swiped to one side as their eagerly anticipated round robin clash at the ATP World Tour Finals turned into a Swiss romp.

Anatomy of a proud Indian

Anatomy of a proud Indian

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

Nilova Roy Chaudhury on what Independence Day means to her.

Mean machines: Obama's 'Beast's vs Modi's BMW

Mean machines: Obama's 'Beast's vs Modi's BMW

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

When Barack Obama lands in Delhi for the Republic Day celebrations, he will be taken along the city's prime esplanade in a vehicle fitted with a special night-vision system, tear gas cannons, steel wheels, a blood bank holding the president's blood type and its own oxygen supply. Obama's Cadillac limousine, or the 'Beast', as the US Secret Service likes to call it, will be used to ferry him during the course of his visit to India. Obama's, however, is not the only fortress on wheels that will trundle down Rajpath. Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels in a BMW 7-Series 760Li Security Edition Here is a comparison between Obama's Cadillac and Modi's BMW

CL images: Inter stunned by Spurs, Barca held

CL images: Inter stunned by Spurs, Barca held

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

The chinks in Inter Milan's armour were exposed again as Tottenham Hotspur beat the holders 3-1 in Champions League Group A and all three teams able to secure last-16 qualification flopped on Tuesday.

Inter outwitted by Spurs as leaders toil

Inter outwitted by Spurs as leaders toil

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

The chinks in Inter Milan's armour were exposed again as Tottenham Hotspur beat the holders 3-1 in Champions League Group A and all three teams able to secure last-16 qualification flopped on Tuesday. Like Inter, 2009 winners Barcelona only needed a win to go through with two games to spare but drew 1-1 at FC Copenhagen in Group D while Olympique Lyon's three-match winning streak came to a halt in an enthralling 4-3 defeat at Benfica in Group B.

The Obama visit blog: What world media is saying

The Obama visit blog: What world media is saying

Rediff.com31 Oct 2010

United States President Barack Obama will be in India on November 6 for his longest State visit yet. Apart from our own coverage, we provide you this one-stop blog of what the world media is saying about the visit and its significance

Manage your money like 'The Avengers'

Manage your money like 'The Avengers'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Let's see how you can use the approach of superheroes to manage money better

Govt clears mega project to acquire 111 helicopters for navy

Govt clears mega project to acquire 111 helicopters for navy

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The cost of the project will be Rs 21,738 crore, the sources said.

'China has received a setback'

'China has received a setback'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'India is not the India of 1962. We are not carrying that baggage of history anymore.'

All eyes on Bajrang, Vinesh at World Championships

All eyes on Bajrang, Vinesh at World Championships

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

While skill is not an issue with Vinesh, holding off strong candidates for six minutes is a big challenge, she herself had admitted recently.