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C-17 Globemasters clocked 150hrs in Yemen evacuation

C-17 Globemasters clocked 150hrs in Yemen evacuation

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

As part of a massive rescue operation, three C-17 Globemaster aircraft of Indian Air Force have clocked nearly 150 flying hours in the last few days bringing back over 1,300 Indians from Djibouti after their evacuation from strife-torn Yemen.

'India, France terror victims, can learn from each other'

'India, France terror victims, can learn from each other'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

"Counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism matters are very important. Different countries can share some experience and one can draw lessons from another country because what happens somewhere can happen somewhere else also," he said.

BOOM! BOOM! Army gets big boost

BOOM! BOOM! Army gets big boost

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'After decades, there is movement on multiple fronts in artillery development. Now let us see how quickly we can get these guns into service'

Prince Harry to serve in Iraq

Prince Harry to serve in Iraq

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Prince Harry graduated from Sandhurst in April 2006 and qualified as an armoured reconnaissance troop leader in October.

9 held for terror attack on Pakistan's agriculture institute

9 held for terror attack on Pakistan's agriculture institute

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Three burqa-clad Taliban terrorists stormed the training institute and opened indiscriminate fire, killing at least 12 people, half of them students, before being shot dead by security forces on Friday.

12 killed, 32 injured as burqa-clad terrorists attack Peshawar college

12 killed, 32 injured as burqa-clad terrorists attack Peshawar college

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack.

Now, Essar Steel forays into defence manufacturing sector

Now, Essar Steel forays into defence manufacturing sector

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Essar Steel aims to participate in the indigenisation of products used in naval defence

Hunt for Trump-Kim venue leads to Singapore's Sentosa Island

Hunt for Trump-Kim venue leads to Singapore's Sentosa Island

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Extra security measures will be in force for these areas in the period between June 10 and 14.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

Thai lifter breaks monopoly but China rumble on

Thai lifter breaks monopoly but China rumble on

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Thailand put a dent in China's Asian Games armour on Monday, snatching a weightlifting gold and a world record, to end the Chinese monopoly of the sport in Doha.

How to halt Nadal at French Open...

How to halt Nadal at French Open...

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Underarm serve could be an effective weapon in halting Rafael Nadal's annual rampage on clay most just chuckled.

'Schumacher never gives up'

'Schumacher never gives up'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

"Don't ever write that guy off. It's not over until it's over," said former F1 champion Damon Hill.

PIX: Zverev youngest ATP Tour Finals champion

PIX: Zverev youngest ATP Tour Finals champion

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Stuns World No 1 Djokovic to win 'biggest title of career'

Armymen receive gallantry medals

Armymen receive gallantry medals

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The Sena medals for gallantry were awarded to armymen by Army Chief General J J Singh on Monday.

Modi shouldn't have outsourced his apology

Modi shouldn't have outsourced his apology

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

'His prestige would have been enhanced by a show of mea culpa and not diminished,' says Amulya Ganguli

Why India must worry about the Pakistan threat

Why India must worry about the Pakistan threat

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Pakistan's security establishment, despite its appallingly immoral approach to conflict, has worked with limited resources to maximise its national defence resources to continue bleeding India,' says Ajai Shukla.

HAL choppers to target enemy at high altitudes

HAL choppers to target enemy at high altitudes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Armed with rockets and missiles, these helicopters can rain fire on the enemy in rarefied altitudes.

Saving the heart of Make in India

Saving the heart of Make in India

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Will private firms really boost Make in India in the defence sector? Ajai Shukla seeks answers.

Rape a crime against right to life: SC

Rape a crime against right to life: SC

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

The court's observations came while reducing life imprisonment awarded to the appellant Dinesh Buddah for raping an eight-year-old girl by the trial court and confirmed by the high court, to ten years' Rigorous Imprisonment.

Custom-made limousines for Bush

Custom-made limousines for Bush

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

The President chose the car at the last minute.

Indian Army gets 'Desi Bofors' guns

Indian Army gets 'Desi Bofors' guns

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The artillery pounds targets and keeps the enemy's head down, preventing them from firing at attacking troops.

Rahul Dravid is 33, wish him!

Rahul Dravid is 33, wish him!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

The Indian skipper turns 33 on January 11.

Rahul Dravid is 33, wish him!

Rahul Dravid is 33, wish him!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

The Indian skipper turns 33 on January 11.

Boom time for Tata Motors

Boom time for Tata Motors

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

Did Doval exchange a princess for Christian Michel?

Did Doval exchange a princess for Christian Michel?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

'As she was dragged off the yacht, the princess cried, "I won't go back to the UAE, just kill me now!"' 'She hasn't been heard of since then.' 'Perhaps she is dead.' 'If so, Modi's government has blood on its hands,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

World Cup tickets deposited in bank

World Cup tickets deposited in bank

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

They belong to fans who booked their World Cup travel and tickets through a Brazilian tour operator.

Review: Puli wastes Sridevi on a silly, boring fantasy

Review: Puli wastes Sridevi on a silly, boring fantasy

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Puli makes for a truly bad trip, warns Raja Sen.

United States to deploy additional units in South Korea

United States to deploy additional units in South Korea

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The US will deploy an additional Army combat force of 800 soldiers to South Korea with tanks and armoured troop carrier as part of its ongoing rebalancing efforts within Asia-Pacific region.

Defence: Modi Sarkar's Hits and Misses

Defence: Modi Sarkar's Hits and Misses

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'The procurement cycle still consumes too much time; little has changed.'

What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'Teaching lessons is the objective behind every school.' 'For the moment, a state seems intent to teach a lesson -- that students of Classes 4, 5 and 6 can wage war against the mighty Indian nation,' says Krishna Prasad.

Ex-Dy PM of Russia survives bid on life

Ex-Dy PM of Russia survives bid on life

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

Seen by the West as a symbol of market changes in the Yeltsin era, Anatoly Chubais is now chief of Russia's powerful Unified Energy System (UES) and a leader of right-wing forces.

Indian Army flexes muscles near Pak border

Indian Army flexes muscles near Pak border

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Ahead of Director-General of Military Operations-level talks next week, an elite Strike Corps of the Indian Army carried out wargames near the India-Pakistan border involving over 15,000 troops and over 100 tanks.

Egypt blast: Massive hunt launched

Egypt blast: Massive hunt launched

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Egyptian police launch massive hunt for terrorists in Sinai

Government finalises policy to allow private investment in defence

Government finalises policy to allow private investment in defence

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Seen as a major initiative, the 'strategic partnership model' aims to create a vibrant defence manufacturing ecosystem in the country through involvement of both the major Indian corporates as well as the MSME sector.

India's light combat helicopter ready for high-altitude operations

India's light combat helicopter ready for high-altitude operations

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The Light Combat Helicopter is heavily armoured to protect its two pilots from enemy fire, and has a 'stealthy' fuselage that is hard to detect with radar. Ajai Shukla reports

14 Marines killed in Iraq blast

14 Marines killed in Iraq blast

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

68th Republic Day Parade: The Debutants

68th Republic Day Parade: The Debutants

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

In many ways, the 68th Republic Day parade was unique.

Review: Bairavaa is strictly for Vijay's fans

Review: Bairavaa is strictly for Vijay's fans

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Bairavaa is designed to cater to Vijay's fans and his political aspirations and the actor uses every opportunity to dole out strong social messages, feels S Saraswathi.