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China standoff likely to be prolonged: Defence ministry

China standoff likely to be prolonged: Defence ministry

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

This is the first time that the defence ministry has admitted officially about the transgressions by the Chinese troops.

Post-Galwan, Indian Navy quietly deployed warship in South China Sea

Post-Galwan, Indian Navy quietly deployed warship in South China Sea

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

The Chinese have been objecting to the presence of Indian Navy ships in the region where it has significantly expanded its presence since 2009 through artificial islands and military presence.

IAF chief escapes unhurt in Pearl Harbor shooting

IAF chief escapes unhurt in Pearl Harbor shooting

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

According to the local reports, three people have been injured, two of them critically in the shooting incident in which the suspect gunman took his own life.

ISRO launches Cartosat-3, 13 US nano-satellites

ISRO launches Cartosat-3, 13 US nano-satellites

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Cartosat-3 satellite is a third-generation agile advanced satellite having high-resolution imaging capability.

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The ministry's year-end review is silent on the continued occupation by Chinese troops of territory that India has always claimed and patrolled.

3 policemen, 4 civilians hurt as bomb goes off in Egypt

3 policemen, 4 civilians hurt as bomb goes off in Egypt

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

At least three policemen and four civilians were injured on Friday when a roadside bomb went off in Egypt's restive North Sinai Governorate.

'China: Hope for the best, prepare for the worst'

'China: Hope for the best, prepare for the worst'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

'We have to up our vigil everywhere, all along the LAC -- winter, summer or spring.'

High alert in Pathankot after villager spots 6 suspicious men

High alert in Pathankot after villager spots 6 suspicious men

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

The search operation was carried out on Friday evening after a farmer claimed to have seen six suspicious persons who were carrying backpacks

Indian Army's Achilles Heel: Artillery Power

Indian Army's Achilles Heel: Artillery Power

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The army has long been deficient in artillery, the modern battlefield's most lethal killer, says Ajai Shukla.

Army developing ways to deal with drone threats: Gen Naravane

Army developing ways to deal with drone threats: Gen Naravane

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Easy availability of drones has increased the complexity of security challenges and the Indian military is developing capabilities to effectively deal with the threats, be it from State-sponsored elements or by states themselves, Army Chief Gen M M Naravane said on Thursday.

Are India, China preparing for war?

Are India, China preparing for war?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

RInstead of disengagement, the Indian and Chinese armies have deployed an estimated 35,000 to 40,000 soldiers each along the LAC. The PLA has deployed S-400 air defence missiles to neutralise the IAF's advantage in air power

China has deployed underwater drones in Indian Ocean: Report

China has deployed underwater drones in Indian Ocean: Report

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

China has deployed a fleet of underwater drones called Sea Wing (Haiyi) glider in the Indian Ocean, which can operate for months on end and make observations for naval intelligence purposes, according to defence analyst HI Sutton.

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Third time lucky is an apt phrase to describe the remarkable rise of Joe Biden, a veteran in US politics for around five decades, from being one of the youngest senators in history to the oldest American president-to-be.

Chinese Helicopter Drone: Much ado about nothing!

Chinese Helicopter Drone: Much ado about nothing!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'I am sure our DRDO will surely be on the job towards building similar capability to counter the threat posed by this Chinese helicopter,' observes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

It's a lift off! ISRO launches RISAT-2BR1 satellite

It's a lift off! ISRO launches RISAT-2BR1 satellite

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The launch marks a significant milestone for the space agency as it is the 50th flight of PSLV and the 75th vehicle mission from Sriharikota. The 628 kg satellite is meant for applications in various fields like agriculture, forestry and disaster management support. It would also serve military purposes.

Baba Kalyani's 'Make in India' work starts with import strategy

Baba Kalyani's 'Make in India' work starts with import strategy

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Using available government data, the team is targeting $30-40 billion worth of iron and steel products that are imported into India.

Officer, 2 soldiers killed in clash with PLA; casualties on both sides

Officer, 2 soldiers killed in clash with PLA; casualties on both sides

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

This is the first such incident along the border with China that Indian armed forces personnel have been killed after a gap of nearly 45 years.

Missile show of strength marks China's coming out party

Missile show of strength marks China's coming out party

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

'Extending the range of the DF-21D could challenge Indian aircraft carriers if the missiles are launched from southwest China. Also, if Pakistan acquires these systems, these missiles could directly challenge India's aircraft carriers.'

A salute for Major Suman Gawani

A salute for Major Suman Gawani

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Major Suman Gawani, who served as a UN Peacekeeper in South Sudan, is the first Indian to receive the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. 'On seeing the Indian flag on my uniform,' she says,' the locals would get very excited and say, 'Hindi, Hindi'.'

Pullback in Galwan as NSA Doval held talks with China's FM

Pullback in Galwan as NSA Doval held talks with China's FM

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The talks took place over video call on Sunday. According to sources, talks were held for over two hours in a cordial and forward-looking manner.

Modi should not enter turf that angels fear to tread

Modi should not enter turf that angels fear to tread

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

'Frankly, India has no role to play.' 'This is a showdown between the US and NATO on one hand and Russia on the other.' 'That said, the outcome of this titanic struggle in Central Europe will remould the world order and affect India profoundly,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Xi's leadership challenged ahead of 2022 Party Congress

Xi's leadership challenged ahead of 2022 Party Congress

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

An exclusive white paper by the Jamestown Foundation claims that the powerful figures arraigned against the President include former Vice-President Zeng Qinghong and current Vice-President Wang Qishan, The Hong Kong Post reported.

Countries where Islamic State is still a major threat

Countries where Islamic State is still a major threat

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Driven from its self-styled caliphate in Iraq and Syria, Islamic State is down but not out. Where once they confronted armies, the extremist Islamist group's adherents have now staged hit-and-run raids and suicide attacks. In some cases, the group has claimed responsibility for atrocities, including the bombings of churches and hotels in Sri Lanka that killed at least 253 people. Its involvement is not always proven, but even if the link is ideological rather than operational, Islamic State still poses a security threat in many countries.

BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets on Eid, 1st time since 2019

BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets on Eid, 1st time since 2019

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

This was the first time that sweets were exchanged between the two forces after the abrogation of Article 370 as the Pakistani side refused to continue with the custom, they said, adding after the developments of August 2019, the offer of exchanging sweets was made by the BSF but the Pakistani side did not reciprocate.

Indian security forces to train in Taliban module

Indian security forces to train in Taliban module

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

A full-fledged training, intelligence and combat module on Taliban, its leadership and their modus operandi is being prepared apart from specific case studies that have taken place in that country and the region, he said.

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'An armed helicopter equipped with counter-drone systems will provide the airborne counter-drone capability and flexibility needed to protect India's critical assets.'

India's might will be on display on Republic Day

India's might will be on display on Republic Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

To showcase India's military might, one mounted cavalry and seven mechanised columns, eight marching contingents, Advanced Light Helicopters along with 10 military bands and 13 pipes and drums of the army will participate at the Republic Day parade this year.

What a future India-Pakistan war may look like

What a future India-Pakistan war may look like

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Any conventional conflict could trigger a nuclear war with results that neither India nor Pakistan could survive easily.' >A revealing excerpt from Shuja Nawaz's The Battle For Pakistan: The Bitter US Friendship And A Tough Neighbourhood.

SC stays probe against Major Aditya, Centre-J&K spar over FIR

SC stays probe against Major Aditya, Centre-J&K spar over FIR

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The bench said, "He is an Army officer not an ordinary criminal. You have to see the matter in a holistic way".

Jeep Wrangler: Goes where no other SUV can

Jeep Wrangler: Goes where no other SUV can

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The Jeep Wrangler is a vehicle which can go anywhere without blinking an eye-lid.

Kargil: How MiG-25 Played A Special Role

Kargil: How MiG-25 Played A Special Role

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'All enemy positions lay exposed, providing immense information to the Indian Army and IAF to conduct successful flushing out operations.'

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Today, the Ladakhis and Tibetans have been joined by the Sikhs, the Madrassis, the Garhwalis, the Rajputs, who are well trained psychologically and otherwise, to defend the nation, observes Claude Arpi.

India's Arjun tank receives high praise from China

India's Arjun tank receives high praise from China

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Senior Colonel Liu Degang said the Arjun tank is "very good" and suits Indian conditions.

ISRO launches radar imaging cloud-proof satellite

ISRO launches radar imaging cloud-proof satellite

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The RISAT-2B would replace the RISAT-2, which has been actively used by India to monitor activities in camps across the border in Pakistan to thwart infiltration bids by terrorists.

Amid tensions, army prepares for long winter in Ladakh

Amid tensions, army prepares for long winter in Ladakh

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

As tensions between the armies of India and China at the LAC show no sign of ebbing, both sides have significantly ramped up the presence of their troops.

China removes tents, pulls back troops from Galwan

China removes tents, pulls back troops from Galwan

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The sources said there was clear sign of withdrawal of structures and troops from the patrolling point 14 in Galwan Valley and that they are likely to move back more than a kilometre in the area.

After fresh tensions, China hopes for disengagement asap

After fresh tensions, China hopes for disengagement asap

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian expressed this hope hours after India and China accused each other of firing in the air near the Pangong lake at the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in eastern Ladakh on Monday.

When Pakistan SURRENDERED to India

When Pakistan SURRENDERED to India

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'There was plenty of pushing, pulling and jostling going on as everyone wanted to see what was going on at the table.'

'It's very difficult to negotiate with the Chinese'

'It's very difficult to negotiate with the Chinese'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'Our biggest advantage is that the troops are much better trained and motivated than the Chinese and can improvise and manage with a part of the resources.'

Indian Army's shopping list worth Rs 300 billion

Indian Army's shopping list worth Rs 300 billion

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'The equipment that you make for us must be the best in the world so that it complements the Indian soldier who is without doubt the very best in the world.'