News for 'military conflict'

Will Cong act against Chidambaram for Op Blue Star remarks?

Will Cong act against Chidambaram for Op Blue Star remarks?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

The Congress leadership is reportedly upset with former Home Minister P Chidambaram for his remarks on 'Operation Blue Star'. Party sources indicate that senior leaders should be cautious about making public statements that could embarrass the party.

Bullet-proof vehicles added to Jaishankar's security cover

Bullet-proof vehicles added to Jaishankar's security cover

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The security cover of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has been strengthened with the addition of two bullet-resistant vehicles following a review of his Z category armed central protection recently, official sources said on Wednesday.

Op Sindoor: When IPL was thrown into uncertainty

Op Sindoor: When IPL was thrown into uncertainty

Rediff.com16 May 2025

RCB were set to play the Lucknow Super Giants the next day, May 9, the same day the IPL was officially suspended for a week due to rising military tensions.

Modi and Putin: Hug in airport, ride in car, dinner at 7, LKM

Modi and Putin: Hug in airport, ride in car, dinner at 7, LKM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit focused on strengthening ties with India, including defense cooperation and trade, amidst a changing geopolitical landscape.

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over 'Narendra, surrender' jibe

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi over 'Narendra, surrender' jibe

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The BJP accused Rahul of insulting the armed forces with his "surrender" barb at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PSL postponed as PCB's efforts to woo UAE fail

PSL postponed as PCB's efforts to woo UAE fail

Rediff.com9 May 2025

PSL postponed on advice PM Sharif: PCB

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'You cannot 'clear' your way to peace.' 'You need intelligence, calibrated force, impartial law enforcement, political neutrality, humanitarian returns and a sustained reconciliation plan.'

UNSC approves Trump's Gaza peace plan

UNSC approves Trump's Gaza peace plan

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The United Nations Security Council has adopted a draft resolution endorsing United States President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan and authorising the establishment of an international stabilisation force in the enclave, with the American leader describing it as a 'moment of true historic proportion'.

Less than 50 weapons...: IAF officer reveals Op Sindoor details

Less than 50 weapons...: IAF officer reveals Op Sindoor details

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari reveals details of Operation Sindoor, claiming IAF strikes forced Pakistan to request an end to hostilities.

ICC to ponder India-Pak cricketing ties at annual meet

ICC to ponder India-Pak cricketing ties at annual meet

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Future of Indo-Pak cricket at world events likely to dominate ICC annual conference

US was directly involved in India-Pakistan war: Rubio

US was directly involved in India-Pakistan war: Rubio

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The United States 'got involved directly' when India and Pakistan went to war and President Donald Trump was able to deliver peace between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed.

How AI Led the Charge in Op Sindoor

How AI Led the Charge in Op Sindoor

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'Threat assessment, intelligence analysis, (battlefield) situation review -- what has transpired in the last three hours -- was conducted with the help of AI.'

Play-off venues moved; Ahmedabad set to host IPL final

Play-off venues moved; Ahmedabad set to host IPL final

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The BCCI has also taken the monsoon season into consideration before deciding on the venues.

Will Pak hockey team be granted entry to India for Asia Cup?

Will Pak hockey team be granted entry to India for Asia Cup?

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The country comes first for us. Asia Cup is happening in India, and whatever the government advises us, we will abide by tha

Trump signs order to rebrand Pentagon as 'Department of War'

Trump signs order to rebrand Pentagon as 'Department of War'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

The Department of War was originally established by President George Washington when he created the Army. The name was later changed in 1949 during President Harry Truman's broader reorganisation of the military.

Any Sir Creek move by Pak will change its history, geography, warns Rajnath

Any Sir Creek move by Pak will change its history, geography, warns Rajnath

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says India achieved all objectives of Operation Sindoor, emphasizing that escalating the situation to war with Pakistan was not the aim. He highlighted India's fight against cross-border terrorism and the successful exposure of Pakistan's air defense system.

Sharif credits Trump for Indo-Pak ceasefire, seeks US mediation

Sharif credits Trump for Indo-Pak ceasefire, seeks US mediation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Sharif said that the US president had shown beyond any doubt that "he is a man for peace... and beneficial business deals".

PCB confirms PSL return with new twist

PCB confirms PSL return with new twist

Rediff.com13 May 2025

The PCB on Tuesday confirmed the resumption of the Pakistan Super League on May 17, following a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

I ended seven unendable wars, including India-Pak: Trump at UNGA

I ended seven unendable wars, including India-Pak: Trump at UNGA

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim at the UN General Assembly that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan, while also criticizing the UN's lack of involvement in resolving global conflicts.

India debunks news of fidayeen, drone attacks in J-K, Punjab

India debunks news of fidayeen, drone attacks in J-K, Punjab

Rediff.com9 May 2025

The Indian government has dismissed claims of a suicide attack on an Army brigade in Jammu and Kashmir and a drone attack in Punjab as "fake news." The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check Unit found the claims to be false and attributed the spread of disinformation to coordinated efforts by certain social media handles and mainstream media in Pakistan. The government urged citizens to rely on verified sources and refrain from sharing unverified content.

India pays tributes to Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

India pays tributes to Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday led the nation in paying tributes to military personnel who fought valiantly in harsh conditions to hand Pakistan a crushing defeat in the 1999 Kargil conflict.

Modi condemns Israeli air strikes on Qatar, speaks to Emir

Modi condemns Israeli air strikes on Qatar, speaks to Emir

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the violation of Qatar's sovereignty following Israeli air strikes on Doha, targeting Hamas leaders. He conveyed India's deep concern to the Emir of Qatar and reiterated support for peace and stability in the region.

How India Got The MiG-21 63 Years Ago

How India Got The MiG-21 63 Years Ago

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The MiG-21 episode demonstrates that procurement is always strategic.
Choices about what aircraft to acquire, who builds them, who supplies the spares, who trains the pilots and technicians are decisions with political consequences lasting for decades.

'Sudarshan Chakra will be mother of all air defence systems'

'Sudarshan Chakra will be mother of all air defence systems'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

A top military official has revealed details about India's proposed air defence system, Sudarshan Chakra, describing it as a comprehensive system that will include counter-drone, counter-UAV, and counter-hypersonic capabilities.

Will Trump Pull The Plug On Russian Oil Sanctions?

Will Trump Pull The Plug On Russian Oil Sanctions?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Whether Trump will actually press ahead with the oil sanctions remains unclear, since keeping Russian oil out of the world market risks high oil prices which could boomerang on the US economy and be damaging politically for Trump, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pak was developing Haryana YouTuber as an 'asset': Police

Pak was developing Haryana YouTuber as an 'asset': Police

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Pakistani intelligence operatives were allegedly developing Haryana YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested on espionage charges, as an asset, said a senior Haryana police officer on Sunday.

Hope our adversary learnt some lessons: CDS on Operation Sindoor

Hope our adversary learnt some lessons: CDS on Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said India's Operation Sindoor has drawn a 'new red line' of intolerance against terror, and expressed hope that the military action has brought 'some lessons for our adversary also'.

RCB's injury woes deepen; pacer doubtful for restart

RCB's injury woes deepen; pacer doubtful for restart

Rediff.com11 May 2025

RCB seamer Josh Hazlewood's participation in remaining IPL matches doubtful

Modi hails 'Vijay Utsav' as Opposition gears up to corner govt

Modi hails 'Vijay Utsav' as Opposition gears up to corner govt

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Parliament's Monsoon session is like a 'Vijay Utsav' as the Indian armed forces achieved their objectives under Operation Sindoor 100 per cent, and expressed confidence that the MPs will articulate this sentiment in one voice.

'If IAF Had Been Used During 1962 War...'

'If IAF Had Been Used During 1962 War...'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan says the Indian Air Force would have slowed the Chinese offensive considerably during the 1962 War.

Cost-effective: Russia defends oil ties with India after Trump's claim

Cost-effective: Russia defends oil ties with India after Trump's claim

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The Indian government is dealing with the matter having in mind the national interests of this country in the first place, he said.

Spoke to Modi, he's not going to buy much oil from Russia: Trump

Spoke to Modi, he's not going to buy much oil from Russia: Trump

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

United States President Donald Trump yet again claimed to have discussed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about India's import of Russian oil, he told reporters on Tuesday after the Diwali celebrations at the Oval Office.

Look at India, Pak: Trump repeats truce claim after Putin meet

Look at India, Pak: Trump repeats truce claim after Putin meet

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Stressing that wars are "very bad", Trump said that he seems to have "an ability to end them, to get people together" for which he uses the "power of the United States".

India opposes fresh $2.3 bn IMF loans to Pak over terror concerns

India opposes fresh $2.3 bn IMF loans to Pak over terror concerns

Rediff.com9 May 2025

India has opposed the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) proposal to extend fresh loans of USD 2.3 billion to Pakistan, citing concerns that the funds could be misused for financing state-sponsored cross-border terrorism. India abstained from voting at the IMF meeting, expressing concerns about Pakistan's track record and the possibility of debt financing being misused for terrorism. The IMF took note of India's statements and its abstention from the vote. India's opposition comes at a time when military conflict between India and Pakistan has intensified following a terrorist attack in Kashmir.

Neeraj Chopra Classic rescheduled for July 5, tickets out

Neeraj Chopra Classic rescheduled for July 5, tickets out

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The star-studded 12-man event, to be held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, will feature seven of the best javelin throwers in the world and five Indians, including Chopra.

MiG-21 flies through Indian skies for last time

MiG-21 flies through Indian skies for last time

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The legendary Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 fighter jets, the the backbone of the Indian Air Force's combat fleet for more than six decades, streaked through Indian skies for the last time on Friday -- its final adieu edged in history and many a remembrance.

'Ludicrous': India Slams Sharif's UN Speech

'Ludicrous': India Slams Sharif's UN Speech

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

'If destroyed runways and burnt-out hangers look like victory, as the prime minister claimed, Pakistan is welcome to enjoy it.'

'Indian Youth Can Expect Career Growth In Russia'

'Indian Youth Can Expect Career Growth In Russia'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

'Don't look at Russia only as a place to earn quickly and then leave.' 'Try to build experience in serious companies, skills and certifications that will serve you anywhere in the world.'

'Soldiers being martyred, and yet they play cricket with Pakistan'

'Soldiers being martyred, and yet they play cricket with Pakistan'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Several opposition parties on Saturday slammed the BJP-led central government, calling it the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match an insult to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.

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.