News for 'defense ministry'

Israel Surrounds Gaza City

Israel Surrounds Gaza City

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

The IDF attacks Hamas strongholds as more and more Palestinian civilians die in Israeli strikes.

Army against proposal to bring Assam Rifles under home ministry

Army against proposal to bring Assam Rifles under home ministry

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

The Army says such a move will seriously jeopardise surveillance over the country's sensitive border with China.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles; 3 reach Japan's waters

North Korea fires ballistic missiles; 3 reach Japan's waters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

South Korea Defense Ministry spokesman Kwon Ki-joon, said that "several projectiles" flew about 1,000 kilometers.

Russia to recruit Syrian soldiers to fight in Ukraine: US officials

Russia to recruit Syrian soldiers to fight in Ukraine: US officials

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The move points to a potential escalation of fighting in Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal said citing experts.

29 killed in Russian strike on residential building in Ukraine

29 killed in Russian strike on residential building in Ukraine

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The residential building in the town of Chasiv Yar was hit on Saturday evening as Russia ramped up its assault on cities and towns in eastern Ukraine in an attempt to take control over the entire Donbas area.

Russia withdraws troops from annexed Ukrainian city

Russia withdraws troops from annexed Ukrainian city

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

On Friday, Putin formally announced the annexation of four regions -- Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia -- and claimed that "this is the will of millions of people".

World Cup chit-chat: Brazil deploys troops to secure borders for World Cup

World Cup chit-chat: Brazil deploys troops to secure borders for World Cup

Rediff.com11 May 2014

Brazil began deploying 30,000 troops on Saturday to patrol its borders and beef up security for the World Cup soccer tournament that will kick off in 12 Brazilian cities next month, the Defense Ministry said.

India calls for de-escalation as Iran attacks Israel

India calls for de-escalation as Iran attacks Israel

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

India on Sunday said it is seriously concerned over escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, and called for immediate de-escalation of the situation.

Govt has started on wrong foot on CDS: Congress

Govt has started on wrong foot on CDS: Congress

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari said the government has started on a wrong foot on the appointment and only time will unfortunately reveal the implications. Tewari wondered if the CDS as Permanent Chairperson of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee outrank the three service Chiefs.

Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Shigeru Ishiba is expected to prioritise strengthening Japan's military capabilities and fostering deeper international partnerships, particularly with India, with whom Japan shares significant strategic interests, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Searching For Survivors: Hope Against Hope

Searching For Survivors: Hope Against Hope

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

According to Ashraf Al Qudra, the health ministry spokesperson in Gaza, 4,104 children, 2,641 women and 611 elderly individuals are among the casualties.

Russia ready to reduce N-arms

Russia ready to reduce N-arms

Rediff.com17 May 2005

257 people killed in Algerian military plane crash

257 people killed in Algerian military plane crash

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The cause of the crash was unclear and an investigation has been opened.

10,000 Children Killed In 100 Day War

10,000 Children Killed In 100 Day War

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Children in Gaza face life threatening injuries, burns, disease, inadequate medical care, and losing their parents and loved ones.

Top Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike: Israel Defence Forces

Top Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike: Israel Defence Forces

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Israel Air Force fighter jets under joint intelligence guidance with the Shin Bet, killed one of the senior members of the Hamas terrorist organisation, Iman Nofal, according to Israel Air Force.

Will attacks on ships in Red Sea affect India?

Will attacks on ships in Red Sea affect India?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'Given that the situation is quickly escalating, such attacks will affect the flow of crude in the short term from West Asia' Subhayan Chakraborty and Dhruvaksh Saha report.

Israeli Army Searches For Hamas Terrorists

Israeli Army Searches For Hamas Terrorists

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

Armoured vehicles of the Israel Defense Forces are seen during their ground operations at a location given as Gaza.

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

India has allocated Rs 1.72 trillion, or 27.67 per cent of the total defence budget to cater to modernisation of the country's arsenal. Modern militaries spend up to 50 to 60 per cent of their total defence budget so that they go into combat with superior weaponry and equipment.

IAF To Get More Power With Gen-5 Fighter

IAF To Get More Power With Gen-5 Fighter

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

In the event of a war with China, AMCA deep strikes would target China's rail and road links with Tibet, isolating PLA divisions there.

10 Nepali students killed, 4 hurt in Hamas attacks in Israel

10 Nepali students killed, 4 hurt in Hamas attacks in Israel

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

In a press statement, the foreign ministry here said 10 Nepali nationals lost their lives in the recent attack by Hamas in Israel.

Hostage-prisoner swap: Qatar announces truce extension in Gaza by 2 days

Hostage-prisoner swap: Qatar announces truce extension in Gaza by 2 days

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

There is no immediate Israeli confirmation of the truce extension but Hamas issues its own statement confirming as much, crediting the Qatari and Egyptian mediation efforts, it added.

Ukraine apologises for Goddess Kali tweet

Ukraine apologises for Goddess Kali tweet

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The country's deputy foreign minister Emine Dzhaparova said that Ukraine 'regrets' the defence ministry's depiction of goddess Kali in a 'distorted manner' and that the European country 'respects unique Indian culture and highly appreciates support from India'.

Day after withdrawal order, first Russian planes leave Syria

Day after withdrawal order, first Russian planes leave Syria

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The first group of Russian aircraft has left the Hmeimim air base in Syria for their home base in Russia, the Russian defense ministry said on Tuesday.

3 soldiers shot in Lanka

3 soldiers shot in Lanka

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

102 Taliban die in Afghan assault

102 Taliban die in Afghan assault

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

Tensions escalate as China simulates 'strikes on targets in Taiwan'

Tensions escalate as China simulates 'strikes on targets in Taiwan'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

The drills kickstarted on Saturday (April 8) right after Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen returned from the US where she met House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a meeting to which China strictly showed opposition to.

India to ink Scorpene submarine deal

India to ink Scorpene submarine deal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

The six 1,500-ton submarines, being bought from France, will be armed with French-made Exocet anti-ship missiles.

India test fires surface-to-air missile

India test fires surface-to-air missile

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

The missile test was conducted on the same day India and Pakistan signed an agreement in Islamabad formalizing their long-standing practice of notifying each other of plans for ballistic missile tests.

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

'Tamil voters don't like to be told what to do'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'Modi is trying avenues to convince people why they should vote for the BJP.'

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

War in Gaza: 400 Israelis, 313 Palestinians killed so far

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Both Israel and Hamas claimed that gunfights were ongoing at numerous locations within Israeli territory.

Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital kills hundreds: Health officials

Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital kills hundreds: Health officials

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

A Gaza civil defence chief stated on Al-Jazeera television that over 300 people were killed in the explosion at Al-Ahli al-Arabi Hospital.

Free hostages, allow aid in Gaza: UN chief to Hamas, Israel

Free hostages, allow aid in Gaza: UN chief to Hamas, Israel

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has called on Hamas to immediately release all hostages without conditions and urged Israel to allow rapid and unimpeded access to humanitarian aid for civilians in the Gaza Strip.

3,000 hurt in N.Korea train blast

3,000 hurt in N.Korea train blast

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

The blast at Ryongchong Station, 50 km north of Pyongyang, occured hours after North Korean leader Kim Jong-il passed through the station returning from from Beijing.

US okays sale of 31 Predator drones to India in $4-bn deal

US okays sale of 31 Predator drones to India in $4-bn deal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The Agency said it has delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on Thursday.

IAF plane brings back 55 stranded Indians from Nepal

IAF plane brings back 55 stranded Indians from Nepal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

The aircraft C-130J landed in new Delhi with 55 Indian evacuees at around 10.45 pm.

China sends warplanes near Taiwan as US delegation visits Taipei

China sends warplanes near Taiwan as US delegation visits Taipei

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said 30 Chinese warplanes made incursions into its air defense identification zone, or ADIZ, the highest daily figure in more than four months.

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

As per the Israeli Air Force, the fighter jets attacked a number of terrorist targets of the terrorist organization Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip. Among other things, the planes attacked a military compound and a weapons warehouse.

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Key to China's decision regarding Taiwan will be its leadership's assessment whether the US will come to Taiwan's defence, explains Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

India-US 2+2: Taking The Relationship Ahead

India-US 2+2: Taking The Relationship Ahead

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The Quad summit to be hosted by India in 2024 is likely to enhance New Delhi's strategic intent.