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Richa Chadha apologies amid backlash over 'Galwan says hi' tweet

Richa Chadha apologies amid backlash over 'Galwan says hi' tweet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

On Wednesday, Richa had reacted to Northern Army Commander Lt General Upendra Dwivedi's statement that the Indian Army is ready to execute orders like taking back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Please come back, papa: Rajouri martyr's 10-year-old daughter

Please come back, papa: Rajouri martyr's 10-year-old daughter

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Chants of "Neelam Singh Amar Rahe" echoed through the village as Vandana saluted her husband one last time.

Why China Issued Stapled Visas To Arunachal Athletes

Why China Issued Stapled Visas To Arunachal Athletes

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The Chinese inference is that if the Chinese visa is embossed on an Indian passport, held by Indian citizens from Arunachal Pradesh, it may be tantamount to recognising Indian sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh, states Rup Narayan Das.

Richa Chadha's Galwan tweet shows 'tukde tukde' mindset: MP minister

Richa Chadha's Galwan tweet shows 'tukde tukde' mindset: MP minister

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Mishra said the actor should learn to differentiate between the Army and cinema.

Beware China! Indian Army is BATTLE Ready

Beware China! Indian Army is BATTLE Ready

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Indian Army personnel participated in a training session in challenging terrain conditions amidst extreme weather in super high altitude areas in Ladakh, November 9, 2021.

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.' 'They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed from across the LoC.'

The Chief Looks Smart, Doesn't He?

The Chief Looks Smart, Doesn't He?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

General Manoj Mukund Naravane, chief of the army staff, in the Indian Army's combat uniform designed with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)'s expertise.

Army top brass to review situation in Ladakh at 4-day conference

Army top brass to review situation in Ladakh at 4-day conference

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The commanders will also deliberate on a slew of long-pending reform measures like cutting down on ceremonial practices and non-military activities to ensure a rational distribution of resources, they said.

Shah was fully conversant with agenda on Art 370 abrogation: Ex-Lt Gen's book

Shah was fully conversant with agenda on Art 370 abrogation: Ex-Lt Gen's book

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Amit Shah's visit on June 26, 2019, was already touted to be a precursor for a dramatic announcement and "I got a call at 2 am in the morning, informing me of a meeting with the home minister at 7 am", Dhillon said in his book.

India pushed for early resolution of Demchok and Depsang at Sunday's talks

India pushed for early resolution of Demchok and Depsang at Sunday's talks

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

India and China agreed during their military talks on Sunday to stay in close touch and work out a mutually acceptable solution to the "remaining issues" in eastern Ladakh at the earliest, but there was no indication of clear forward movement in ending their three-year-long border standoff.

Poonch attack: Terrorists used steel bullets, decamped with soldiers' weapons

Poonch attack: Terrorists used steel bullets, decamped with soldiers' weapons

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

They said a sniper is believed to have targeted the truck from the front before the other terrorists sprayed bullets and lobbed grenades on it.

4 changes effected in top echelons of Army, Navy

4 changes effected in top echelons of Army, Navy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Lieutenant General C Bansi Ponnappa took charge as the adjutant general of the Army on Friday, it said.

What Did Jaishankar And Blinken Discuss?

What Did Jaishankar And Blinken Discuss?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Hours after United States Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew out of Taiwan, leaving the Indo-Pacific region in a state of some unrest, External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken held extensive talks ahead of the ASEAN meeting in Cambodia on Thursday, August 4, 2022.

Army says China building infrastructure near Arunachal border

Army says China building infrastructure near Arunachal border

Rediff.com16 May 2022

General Officer Commanding-in Chief of the Eastern command, Lieutenant General R P Kalita, however, said the Indian side is also continuously upgrading its infrastructure and capabilities to deal with any situation which may arise along the border.

India, China agree to 'speed up' resolution of LAC standoff: Chinese Defence Ministry

India, China agree to 'speed up' resolution of LAC standoff: Chinese Defence Ministry

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told the media in Beijing on Monday that the two sides held an in-depth exchange of views on expediting the resolution of relevant issues.

Amit Shah reviews J-K security situation post-Rajouri twin attacks

Amit Shah reviews J-K security situation post-Rajouri twin attacks

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Shah is scheduled to meet the families of twin terror attack victims in Rajouri district, officials said.

Shershah Will Never Be Forgotten

Shershah Will Never Be Forgotten

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

A bust of Captain Vikram Batra Param Vir Chakra was unveiled at the Palampur military station by his parents Mr G L Batra and Mrs Kamal Kanta Batra on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

IAF to hold mega exercise near LAC; Army chief reviews situation

IAF to hold mega exercise near LAC; Army chief reviews situation

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The Indian Air Force will carry out a mega exercise covering the Northeastern region early next month to check its combat readiness, amid a fresh spike in tension with China along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh.

Indian Army Prepared for China in Tawang

Indian Army Prepared for China in Tawang

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

While Indian Army soldiers are engaged in a standoff with the Chinese People's Liberation Army in Ladakh, the army's Eastern Army commanders are taking no chances in Arunachal Pradesh.

General Asim Munir takes charge as Pak Army chief

General Asim Munir takes charge as Pak Army chief

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

General Asim Munir becomes Pakistan's 17th Chief of the Army Staff.

1 terrorist killed as Rajnath visits J-K's Rajouri

1 terrorist killed as Rajnath visits J-K's Rajouri

Rediff.com6 May 2023

A terrorist was killed and another was most likely injured on Saturday in an ongoing operation in the densely forested area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, Army said.

Gen Pande visits China border after last month's clash, reviews Army readiness

Gen Pande visits China border after last month's clash, reviews Army readiness

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande has carried out a comprehensive review of India's military preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh in his first visit to the border state after last month's clash between Indian and Chinese forces in the Tawang sector.

Chinese defence minister to visit India this week

Chinese defence minister to visit India this week

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

China on Tuesday announced that its Defence Minister General Li Shangfu will visit India this week to attend the meeting of SCO defence ministers from April 27 during which he is expected to hold talks with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh on ending the prolonged eastern Ladakh standoff which has severely strained bilateral ties.

Gen Manoj Pande takes charge as Army chief

Gen Manoj Pande takes charge as Army chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Gen Pande, who was serving as the vice chief, became the first officer from the Corps of Engineers to helm the force.

'We cannot allow China to swallow our territory'

'We cannot allow China to swallow our territory'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'We have to be prepared on the borders to withstand Chinese expansionist designs.'

Naik Rathore, hero of 1971 Indo-Pak battle of Longewala, passes away

Naik Rathore, hero of 1971 Indo-Pak battle of Longewala, passes away

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Bhairon Singh Rathore, a BSF veteran of the 1971 India-Pakistan war whose bravery at Rajasthan's Longewala post was portrayed by actor Suniel Shetty in the Bollywood movie Border, died in Jodhpur on Monday.

Southern command felicitates Neeraj Chopra

Southern command felicitates Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

According to the defence PRO, the visit of the defence minister and the felicitation ceremony at the ASI is likely to take place on August 27.

Is Doval the reason there's no CDS?

Is Doval the reason there's no CDS?

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Gen Bipin Rawat's appointment, first as army chief superseding two other army commanders, and then as CDS, was the consequence of his close personal rapport with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Now, with General Rawat gone and nobody named to replace him as CDS, it is evident that no other top military officer enjoys that relationship with Doval, observes Ajai Shukla.

Putin's Army Suffers Setback in Kharkiv

Putin's Army Suffers Setback in Kharkiv

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Russia suffered a serious military setback when its forces had to withdraw from the Kharkiv region.

Indian, Chinese troops clash along LAC in Tawang; injuries on both sides

Indian, Chinese troops clash along LAC in Tawang; injuries on both sides

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Sources said the Indian troops resolutely confronted the Chinese PLA soldiers.

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

'Imran Khan will win elections hands down'

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'Therefore, these people want Imran Khan out of the elections whenever it is held.' 'For this, he will have to be disqualified from contesting on the basis of cases against him, declaring that he is not sadiq (honest) and ameen (righteous).'

India's heroes honoured for surgical strikes across LoC

India's heroes honoured for surgical strikes across LoC

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The awards were presented by Northern Army commander Lt Gen D Anbu at an investiture ceremony.

Lt Gen Manoj Pande takes charge of Eastern Command

Lt Gen Manoj Pande takes charge of Eastern Command

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Lieutenant General Manoj Pande on Tuesday took over the reins of Eastern Command as its General Officer Commanding-in-Chief.

Nagaland killings: 'We can forgive, but can't forget'

Nagaland killings: 'We can forgive, but can't forget'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

The people of Oting in Mon district in the northeastern state said they will erect a monolith in memory of the 14 people on the first anniversary of the killings.

Chinese fighter jets continue to provoke India on LAC in Eastern Ladakh

Chinese fighter jets continue to provoke India on LAC in Eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The Chinese aircraft have been regularly flying close to the LAC in the last three to four weeks which is seen as an attempt to probe the Indian defence mechanism in the area.

Lt Gen Manoj Pande named as next Army chief, first from Corps of Engineers

Lt Gen Manoj Pande named as next Army chief, first from Corps of Engineers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The central government on Monday appointed Army Vice Chief Lieutenant General Manoj Pande as the next chief of Indian Army.

JK youth who took to arms welcome to return: Lt Gen Y K Joshi

JK youth who took to arms welcome to return: Lt Gen Y K Joshi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'The Indian Army is there to give a second chance to any youth who accepts his mistakes and wants to surrender and come back to the mainstream. We, the uniformed forces, are here to save lives and not to take lives. The system, the entire administration, will facilitate not only their surrender but also ensure that they are well integrated back into the mainstream,' Lt Gen Y K Joshi said.

Lanka's parliament to pick president on July 20, Wickremesinghe frontrunner

Lanka's parliament to pick president on July 20, Wickremesinghe frontrunner

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The 225-member Parliament will elect the new president by a secret vote on July 20, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said on Friday.

'Chinese know it's not 1962 anymore'

'Chinese know it's not 1962 anymore'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'There have been equal or more casualties on the Chinese side.' 'Our soldiers are hardy and strong and far superior than the Chinese.'

Modi's Diwali With Nowshera Brigade

Modi's Diwali With Nowshera Brigade

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Continuing his tradition of spending Diwali with soldiers who protect the Motherland, Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi on Thursday wished troops posted in the Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir a Happy, Healthy and Safe Diwali.