News for 'military policy'

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Mere policies can't get aviation out of air pocket: Survey

Mere policies can't get aviation out of air pocket: Survey

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

The aviation sector requires proper implementation of policies, coupled with reasonable taxes and improved basic infrastructure.

Defence import grew between 2017-21, fell last year: Govt data

Defence import grew between 2017-21, fell last year: Govt data

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said the major defence equipment that were imported included helicopters, aircraft radars, rockets, guns, assault rifles, missiles and ammunition.

'If Putin succeeds, Russia will be an unquestioned great power'

'If Putin succeeds, Russia will be an unquestioned great power'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'The aim of Russian policy is to reform European security, stop NATO expansion and in a more general sense -- set up the new rules of relations between the great powers.' 'From this perspective. the invasion of Ukraine is quite pointless.'

India test-fires Agni-V nuke missile with 5000-km range amid tensions at LAC

India test-fires Agni-V nuke missile with 5000-km range amid tensions at LAC

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The test-firing of the missile from the Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast came amid India's lingering border row with China.

Adani firm to buy 50% stake in agri start-up

Adani firm to buy 50% stake in agri start-up

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Adani Defence & Aerospace has entered into definitive agreements for acquiring 50 per cent equity stake in agricultural drone startup General Aeronautics for an undisclosed amount. Bengaluru-based General Aeronautics specialises in developing robotic drones to offer tech-enabled crop protection services, crop health monitoring, precision farming and yield monitoring services using artificial intelligence and data analytics.

China has not taken over one sq inch of our land in recent years: Ladakh LG

China has not taken over one sq inch of our land in recent years: Ladakh LG

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Indian troops are defending every inch of the border with China and not even a single inch of land has been taken over by the neighbouring country in recent years, Ladakh Lt Governor Brig (retd) B D Mishra said on Thursday.

Why is India silent on US military strike against Syria?

Why is India silent on US military strike against Syria?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Has New Delhi internalised the truth that it does not matter, asks Saeed Naqvi. Such deafening silence from the government, principal opposition, even the pundits!

Heavy fines and graded banning: New defence policy on blacklisted firms out

Heavy fines and graded banning: New defence policy on blacklisted firms out

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The defence ministry will review all cases of blacklisted firms as it prepares a new list of such entities following the new policy unveiled by it which is a mixture of heavy fines and graded banning.

Modi's foreign policy: A bag of old tricks

Modi's foreign policy: A bag of old tricks

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Two years of Modi's foreign policy can be best remembered for its flip-flops on Pakistan and the PM's blockbuster speeches to delirious non-resident communities and the grand receptions he has received.

27 Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan air defence zone during Pelosi visit

27 Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan air defence zone during Pelosi visit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

China has also announced that it would hold six live-fire military drills in waters around Taiwan.

Sittwe Port: India's Move Against China

Sittwe Port: India's Move Against China

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The project, the agreement for which was signed way back in 2009, had been gaining strategic relevance over the years as India-China ties took a hit.

Four policies that can help US change Pak mindset

Four policies that can help US change Pak mindset

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

An expert on South Asian affairs has said that the US can pursue, support and encourage Pakistan in its transition from tolerating to fighting the various militant groups on its territory, with the help of four policies.

'Modi can't be seen in Xi's company'

'Modi can't be seen in Xi's company'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

'The MEA, hopefully, made it clear that the Indian PM can't be seen in Xi Jinping's company when China has, for all intents and purposes, annexed over 1,000 sq kms of Indian territory in eastern Ladakh, and essentially that the Wuhan spirit and the Mamallapuram spirit have turned into vinegar.'

New govt needs new nuclear policy and posture

New govt needs new nuclear policy and posture

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The new government must initiate a comprehensive review of India's nuclear weapons doctrine and posture. Ajai Shukla explains

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