News for 'defense department'

Russia ready to reduce N-arms

Russia ready to reduce N-arms

Rediff.com17 May 2005

PICS: India vs England, Third Test, Day 1

PICS: India vs England, Third Test, Day 1

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad.

Thousands of more classified documents missing: US

Thousands of more classified documents missing: US

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Days after the WikiLeaks went onto release more than 92,000 classified documents pertaining to the war against terrorism, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates acknowledged that thousands of such classified papers are missing from the department of defence.

How US money reaches Taliban in Afghanistan

How US money reaches Taliban in Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

To ensure safe passage of its supply convoys throughout Afghanistan, warlords in the country are getting tens of millions of dollars of American money, some of which may be reaching the Taliban as well, a new report has said.

What can we next expect from Xi?

What can we next expect from Xi?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

It will be interesting to see whether India-China border tensions figure during the deliberations of PLA deputies to the NPC and CPPCC, notes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.

'US-India defence relationship has unmet potential'

'US-India defence relationship has unmet potential'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Powerful senators write to US Defense Secretary Hagel to support a robust defence relationship with India to achieve shared goals and form an unwavering bond between the world's two largest democracies. Aziz Haniffa in Washington, DC

'India must prep for community transmission of COVID-19'

'India must prep for community transmission of COVID-19'

Rediff.com15 May 2020

President of Public Health Foundation of India, Professor K Srinath Reddy said it should be recognised that community transmission has occurred in virtually every country which experienced this pandemic in a major form and India should also be prepared for it and act as though it is happening and take all precautionary containment measures.

Indian Railways, Army among world's biggest employers: Study

Indian Railways, Army among world's biggest employers: Study

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Though it is often said that Indian Railways is the largest employer in the world, but it seems it is not

Preeta Bansal appointed on Obama's team

Preeta Bansal appointed on Obama's team

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Leading Indian-American lawyer Preeta Bansal has been appointed as the General Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Management and Budget in the upcoming administration of Barack Obama.

Turkey coup: Obama convenes security meet; US forces placed on highest alert

Turkey coup: Obama convenes security meet; US forces placed on highest alert

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

The US military has around 2,200 service members and civilian employees in Turkey, which is a NATO member and a crucial regional partner for Washington.

Lame duck Pompeo wants to shape US foreign policy

Lame duck Pompeo wants to shape US foreign policy

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

China remains the elephant in the room and has to be tamed, which the United States alone is unable to do and therefore calls allies to come on board.

US:Genocide case file against Lanka

US:Genocide case file against Lanka

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Bruce Fein, a former US deputy assistant attorney general in the Reagan Administration, has filed a 12-count indictment against Sri Lanka's defense secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and the country's army commander Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka, for perpetrating genocide against Tamil civilians with US Attorney General Eric Holder and the Department of Justice.

Pentagon may allow Sikhs to join US army

Pentagon may allow Sikhs to join US army

Rediff.com6 Jun 2009

Following an outcry from the Sikh community, the United States Defence Department has decided to review its policy, which prevents Sikhs from joining the country's armed forces. On behalf of Defense Secretary Robert Gates, the Pentagon has informed advocacy group Sikh Coalition that it was reviewing current regulations, which prevent a US Sikh national from serving the army, on the ground that they wear turban.

Army chief Dalbir Singh to attend inaugural UN meet on peacekeeping

Army chief Dalbir Singh to attend inaugural UN meet on peacekeeping

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Indian Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag will attend an inaugural United Nations conference on peacekeeping operations

Guardian drones for India? Why not, says top US senator

Guardian drones for India? Why not, says top US senator

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Democrat Senator Mark Warner and his Republican colleague in the Senate Dan Sullivan, during a programme in Washington asserted that the erstwhile Obama administration and the US Congress designating India as a major defence partner is a significant step forward in taking the India-US relationship to the next level.

Hollywood actor charged with faking racist attack

Hollywood actor charged with faking racist attack

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The charges stem from a January 29 incident where Smollett had claimed that he was attacked by two men while leaving a restaurant in Chicago. The actor had alleged that the suspects shouted racial and homophobic slurs before they attacked him.

Volkswagen faces billions in penalties as US sues for violations

Volkswagen faces billions in penalties as US sues for violations

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The Justice Department has also been investigating criminal fraud allegations against Volkswagen for misleading U.S. consumers and regulators.

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can only be a pipe dream since a military alliance with a superpower is a profound irrevocable commitment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Australian women crush India, seal series

Australian women crush India, seal series

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The Southern Stars from Australia reasserted their supremacy with a comprehensive 60-run victory against Indian women

Americans mourn killing of first Sikh cop in Texas

Americans mourn killing of first Sikh cop in Texas

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Family, friends and strangers prayed on Saturday at Dhaliwal's memorial off Willancy Lane in northwest Harris County.

You're fired! Trump sacks acting attorney general for defying his travel ban

You're fired! Trump sacks acting attorney general for defying his travel ban

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, a Democratic appointee, was accused of 'betraying' America after she directed Justice Department attorneys not to defend Trump's so-called 'Muslim ban' on Monday. She said she was not convinced the order was lawful.

India greats slam Kohli and Co. after Lord's debacle

India greats slam Kohli and Co. after Lord's debacle

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

India's abject surrender in the first two Tests against England has drawn sharp criticism from some of the country's celebrated former cricketers

What Modi needs to tell Biden next month

What Modi needs to tell Biden next month

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Prime Minister Modi needs to call Biden next month and clearly say: 'Mr President, the threat from China is clear and present. We, in New Delhi, have determined it to be an urgent national priority to outfit our submarines and aircraft carriers with nuclear propulsion and we want to cooperate with America on this programme",' advises Ajai Shukla.

US defence chief resigns over differences with Trump

US defence chief resigns over differences with Trump

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Jim Mattis in his resignation letter to the US president wrote that he deserved a defence secretary whose views were better aligned with his on these and other subjects.

US count of Pak's F-16s contradicts India's claim: Report

US count of Pak's F-16s contradicts India's claim: Report

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

A US count of Pakistan's F-16 fleet has found that all the jets are present and accounted for, a report claims.

Oregon apologies to Sikh American denied licence

Oregon apologies to Sikh American denied licence

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

When applying for a driver's license in Portland, Oregon, Meherbani Kaur Khalsa was informed that she would have to remove her turban for the license photograph. Khalsa immediately contacted SALDEF for assistance. SALDEF wrote to Youngs about the violation of Khalsa's right to wear her turban as allowed by Oregon law.

Under-17 WC: England beat Japan in penalties, set up quarters with USA

Under-17 WC: England beat Japan in penalties, set up quarters with USA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Steve Cooper's team remained calm in front of a 53,000-strong crowd as substitute Nya Kirby sealed the issue after their goalkeeper Curtis Anderson denied Hinata Kida.

Indian American quits Bush administration

Indian American quits Bush administration

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Venkayya, who announced that he will join the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, becomes the second Indian American to walk away, following close on the heels of Karan Bhatia, who resigned as deputy United States trade representative in October.

India buying S-400 will have serious implications: US

India buying S-400 will have serious implications: US

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The Trump administration has been very clear that the acquisition of advanced Russian technology sends the wrong message to Russia at a time when it continues its aggressions, the official said.

Are we Indians technology-averse?

Are we Indians technology-averse?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Some examples that show we may be call for introspection, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The first priority for the new Tibetan administration in Dharamsala should be to look at Tibetan recruitment in the PLA, suggests Claude Arpi.

Report Card: 10/10 for Ashwin, Pant

Report Card: 10/10 for Ashwin, Pant

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

India stormed back in some style, after being surprised in the first game in Chennai, to thrash England in the next three and score an emphatic 3-1 triumph in the just-concluded Test series. A look at how the Indian players fared in the England series.

Arun Jaitley cremated with state honours, hundreds pay last respect

Arun Jaitley cremated with state honours, hundreds pay last respect

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

BJP workers and mourners queued up in large numbers outside the party headquarters since morning to pay their last respects to the leader.

Why China is flexing its muscles

Why China is flexing its muscles

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'India has ramped up infrastructure on its side, so the Chinese military is finding Indian soldiers in locations where they are not used to seeing an Indian footprint,' points out Harsh V Pant.

Raj De US Homeland Security advisor

Raj De US Homeland Security advisor

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

De is an attorney at the Washington, DC, office of the international law firm Mayer, Brown, Rowe and Maw.

India is base of stability in S Asia: Pentagon

India is base of stability in S Asia: Pentagon

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Senior Pentagon official says South Asia is India's region and the US has no intention of muddling over there

Traffic chaos in Delhi as protesting cabbies block major roads

Traffic chaos in Delhi as protesting cabbies block major roads

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The cab owners began their protest a day after the Supreme Court ban on diesel taxis in New Delhi came into effect. The cab drivers blocked traffic on NH-8 at the Rajokri border between Delhi and Gurgaon.

India could get 22 Guardian drones from US

India could get 22 Guardian drones from US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

This was the first major request of arms sale purchase by India after Obama designated New Delhi as a major 'strategic defence partner'.

After IPL snub Pujara returns to English county cricket

After IPL snub Pujara returns to English county cricket

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

India test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has signed for a second stint with English county Yorkshire to prepare for his national side's tour of the country later this year.

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Nick Ayers, the 36-year-old chief of staff to the vice-president Mike Pence, is Kelly's likely successor.