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Pak used 300-400 Turkish drones to target 36 places from Leh to Sir Creek

Pak used 300-400 Turkish drones to target 36 places from Leh to Sir Creek

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi revealed that 300 to 400 drones were deployed across 36 locations, with several being shot down by Indian forces using both kinetic and non-kinetic methods.

Bumrah surpasses Malinga as MI's top wicket-taker

Bumrah surpasses Malinga as MI's top wicket-taker

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in Mumbai Indians' history books on Sunday, surpassing Lasith Malinga to become the franchise's all-time leading wicket-taker.

'No project completed on time', IAF chief uses Salman Khan's dialogue

'No project completed on time', IAF chief uses Salman Khan's dialogue

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Thursday flagged serious concerns over inordinate delays in various defence acquisition projects and failure to stick to delivery schedules for supply of key platforms even as he hailed Operation Sindoor as a 'national victory'.

Who Is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh?

Who Is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh?

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh's role at the press briefing for Operation Sindoor is consistent with her experience as a helicopter pilot in Jammu and Kashmir during the course of her career.

What's A Stealth Fighter?

What's A Stealth Fighter?

Rediff.com30 May 2025

If I were to explain stealth to a layperson, I'd ask them to think of the game chupan-chupai (hide and seek) we played as children, explains Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

IPL PIX: Pooran, Markram sizzle as LSG crush Titans

IPL PIX: Pooran, Markram sizzle as LSG crush Titans

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Nicholas Pooran's power-hitting and Aiden Markram's calm demeanour shaped Lucknow Super Giants' comfortable six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants.

Falling In Love With Japan

Falling In Love With Japan

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'I am smitten with Tokyo's eclectic mix of modern cosmopolitanism and old world Japan,' confesses Dinesh Raheja.

Ceasefire: Residents in Punjab asked to resume normal life

Ceasefire: Residents in Punjab asked to resume normal life

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Calm prevailed in Punjab, especially in the border areas of the state, on Sunday morning, following an understanding between India and Pakistan to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea.

The Bhootnii Review: Senseless!

The Bhootnii Review: Senseless!

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The Bhootnii is just never thrilling, frightening or funny enough to pass itself off as a horror comedy, notes Deepa Gahlot.

London's Heathrow airport closure disrupts flight ops

London's Heathrow airport closure disrupts flight ops

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Following a significant power outage, operations at the London Heathrow (LHR) have been suspended till 2359 hours (local time) on March 21 (05.30 am March 22, IST).

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.' 'India has lost a true son and champion.'

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been officially suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan.

Preity Z on IPL, Shreyas and that viral pic with Kohli

Preity Z on IPL, Shreyas and that viral pic with Kohli

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'...We are very happy that he is leading Punjab kings & happier we could get him in the auction as he was our first & only choice for captaincy...'

Next Time Pakistan Plans A Terror Attack, It Will...

Next Time Pakistan Plans A Terror Attack, It Will...

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'India has gone some way to meeting its objectives because it has established a deterrent value that Pakistan will have to take into account when it plans future terrorist attacks.'

Mega Rs 64,000 cr deal for 26 Rafale-M jets cleared by govt

Mega Rs 64,000 cr deal for 26 Rafale-M jets cleared by govt

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

The mega procurement project has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, they said.

It helps when you have clarity on your role: Padikkal

It helps when you have clarity on your role: Padikkal

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Devdutt Padikkal attributed his vastly improved strike-rate in IPL 2025 to a shift in mindset and him working on his range of shots.

Boult-Bumrah Blitz Blows Rajasthan Royals Away

Boult-Bumrah Blitz Blows Rajasthan Royals Away

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The two pacers have played a crucial role in MI's winning run of six matches in a row, having picked up 17 wickets between them in the last three games.

Air India fires trainer pilot, grounds 10 others trained by him

Air India fires trainer pilot, grounds 10 others trained by him

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Air India has terminated the services of a trainer pilot for lapses during simulator training. Ten pilots who underwent training under the trainer pilot have been removed from flying duties pending investigation. The action follows a whistleblower complaint alleging that the trainer pilot failed to properly discharge his duties. Air India conducted a detailed probe and corroborated the allegations. The airline voluntarily reported the matter to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and commended the whistleblower for coming forward.

How Suryakumar proved a point to Kohli after India snub

How Suryakumar proved a point to Kohli after India snub

Rediff.com1 May 2025

'I was already on that flight, mentally. But when I wasn't selected, it hit me hard. I couldn't understand what went wrong.'

Sirens, blackouts in border states as Pak attack foiled

Sirens, blackouts in border states as Pak attack foiled

Rediff.com9 May 2025

People in several districts of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Gujarat spent an anxious night as authorities enforced blackouts amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan.

Schools shut, leaves cancelled, blackout in many states as tensions soar

Schools shut, leaves cancelled, blackout in many states as tensions soar

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Several Indian states bordering Pakistan have implemented stringent security measures, including school closures, blackouts, and cancellation of leave for police and administrative personnel, in response to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. These measures were taken after India conducted airstrikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam massacre. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and West Bengal have all implemented these precautionary measures.

'It wasn't ideal': Miller slams CT semi-final scheduling

'It wasn't ideal': Miller slams CT semi-final scheduling

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

As Group B toppers, South Africa had to take the flight back to Pakistan to play their semi-final as the last-four clash involving India was to be staged in Dubai.

Rafale's victory roll ends Republic Day Parade on a high note

Rafale's victory roll ends Republic Day Parade on a high note

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

The 76th Republic Day Parade concluded with a memorable display of aerial acrobatics, including a stunning victory roll by Rafale aircraft and daring maneuvers by Sukhoi-30 fighter jets. The flypast, featuring over 40 aircraft, captivated the large crowd gathered along Kartavya Path, including President Droupadi Murmu, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The parade showcased the strength and skill of the Indian Air Force and provided a spectacular visual experience for the audience.

PIX: Barca, PSG lose, but make Champions League semis

PIX: Barca, PSG lose, but make Champions League semis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

A round-up of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-finals second leg between Barcelona and Dortmund, Aston Villa and Paris St Germain.

Sena may not get home portfolio, Fadnavis flies to Delhi

Sena may not get home portfolio, Fadnavis flies to Delhi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government is likely to take place by December 14, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said on Wednesday.

'Pakistanis Don't Know Where India Will Hit Them'

'Pakistanis Don't Know Where India Will Hit Them'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'They thought nobody would hit Bahawalpur and Muridke because they have nuclear weapons.' 'They used to think India cannot touch our military targets because we are a nuclear weapons country.' 'After Operation Sindoor we have called their bluff.'

Rafale stayed 300 km behind Pakistani border because....

Rafale stayed 300 km behind Pakistani border because....

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The western media is going all out to prove that India suffered a major setback in Operation Sindoor and how China helped shoot down Indian fighter jets. One of the articles published in British newspaper Telegraph stated Operation Sindoor shattered the myth of India's air dominance over Pakistan. "The Pakistani Air Force, aided by Chinese targeting satellites and AWACS executed a sensor-fusion kill. The Rafales never got a lock, never even saw their adversary. When the missiles hit, it was already over," wrote the British Newspaper, The Telegraph.

Pegula's private jet saves WTA stars hours of travel

Pegula's private jet saves WTA stars hours of travel

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

With the players then facing a quick turnaround ahead of the Indian Wells main draw beginning on Wednesday, Pegula offered to fly all of them to California for the WTA 1000 tournament.

Married only 2 months ago, Kanpur bizman was killed in front of his wife

Married only 2 months ago, Kanpur bizman was killed in front of his wife

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Shubham Dwivedi, a 31-year-old businessman from Kanpur, was shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, just two months after his wedding. Dwivedi was on a vacation with his wife and family when the incident occurred. The terrorists reportedly asked Dwivedi to recite an Islamic declaration of faith and shot him in the head when he failed to do so. The attack has sparked outrage and condemnation across India.

India's First Private Rocket Launch Soon

India's First Private Rocket Launch Soon

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

The Vikram-I rocket will fly with its maximum carrying capacity and put the satellites in a Low Earth Orbit.

No veg food, 1 toilet: Over 250 passengers stranded in Turkey

No veg food, 1 toilet: Over 250 passengers stranded in Turkey

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

A stranded passenger said that all of them were sitting on the floor and there were no blankets available.

Two Catches That Made The Difference

Two Catches That Made The Difference

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Prabhsimran and Shreyas's catches halted Punjab's momentum.

Gambhir flies home, set to miss warm-up tie

Gambhir flies home, set to miss warm-up tie

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Delhi-based Gambhir will skip India's two-day pink ball warm-up game against Prime Minister's in Canberra starting November 30.

IAF jets faced 'GPS spoofing' during Myanmar relief mission

IAF jets faced 'GPS spoofing' during Myanmar relief mission

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

GPS spoofing is considered to be a form of cyber attack that includes generating false GPS signals. The false signals result in misleading the navigation equipment which creates a significant risk to aircraft.

Was This The Catch Of IPL 2025?

Was This The Catch Of IPL 2025?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

With eyes fixed on the swirling white speck, he sprinted back, never losing sight, before launching himself full stretch into a forward dive -- a breathtaking grab that left jaws on the floor.

Israel Took 6 Days, India Nailed In 2!

Israel Took 6 Days, India Nailed In 2!

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'For weeks, months and years, it would continue to be debated if India should have pushed the early advantage and decapacitated Pakistan militarily.' 'India refused to bite the provocatively proverbial bullet and escalate it into a full-fledged war,' notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

RCB's unstoppable away streak: Chawla reveals secret

RCB's unstoppable away streak: Chawla reveals secret

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Virat and Krunal inspired Bengaluru to the top of the table by stitching up an impeccable 119-run stand to safely guide the Royal Challengers through the turbulent phase.

'Why Couldn't Pakistan Stop Indian Attacks?'

'Why Couldn't Pakistan Stop Indian Attacks?'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'When one air force (India's) hits the other's airbases with impunity and that air force (Pakistan's) is not able to respond, then the air force, which has put the other's airbases out of commission, has won.'

Rishabh Pant - The Biggest Flop in IPL 2025?

Rishabh Pant - The Biggest Flop in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Rishabh Pant's IPL 2025 campaign hit a new low -both statistically and symbolically - on Sunday, at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.

'China Will Keep Supplying Pakistan Weapons'

'China Will Keep Supplying Pakistan Weapons'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'The lesson Beijing would have learned is that there is, cost-benefit wise, no better option than to keep the Pakistan military supplied with its most advanced armaments, certain that in hostilities with India these would be used for maximum effect.'