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How India enhanced its military might in 2023

How India enhanced its military might in 2023

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

India also went on an overdrive in expanding its military engagement with like-minded countries in its neighbourhood and beyond in the face of China's relentless attempts to become a regional hegemon and establish its primacy in South Asia.

Osama cremated in US not buried at sea, say secret mails

Osama cremated in US not buried at sea, say secret mails

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

In a new twist to Osama bin Laden saga, emails leaked from an intelligence analysis firm say the body of the Al Qaeda leader was actually sent to the United States for cremation than buried at sea.

Obama wanted to try Osama in court if captured: Book

Obama wanted to try Osama in court if captured: Book

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

United States President Barack Obama wanted to try Osama bin Laden in a federal court if the United States Navy SEALs had managed to capture the Al Qaeda chief from his hideout in Pakistan, a new book has claimed.

Osama bin Laden was blind in one eye: Zawahiri

Osama bin Laden was blind in one eye: Zawahiri

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was blind in one eye since an accident during his youth and was a one-time member of the Muslim Brotherhood, his successor has claimed in a new video tribute to the terror mastermind.

'Pakistan's obsession with India must end'

'Pakistan's obsession with India must end'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

The battering the Pakistani military's image suffered after Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was killed right under its nose in the garrison city of Abbottabad in a covert operation by United States Navy SEALs is unprecedented in its history and something it will never recover from, one of the country's most respected and influential journalists has predicted.

US rescues 2 hostages from Somalia in Osama-like raid

US rescues 2 hostages from Somalia in Osama-like raid

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Helicopter-borne elite US Navy Seals struck deep into Somalia in a daring pre-dawn raid and freed two hostages -- an American woman aid worker and a Dane -- after a shootout with pirates holding them, leaving at least nine gunmen dead, a rare mission in the restive African nation

Osama's body was identified by young girl: book

Osama's body was identified by young girl: book

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

The dead body of Osama bin Laden was identified by a young girl who was in the room where he was killed after his wives refused to name the elusive al Qaeda chief, a new book by an ex-United States Navy Seal has claimed.

Pentagon considers legal action over bin Laden book

Pentagon considers legal action over bin Laden book

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

The Pentagon has warned to take legal action against a former Navy SEAL who has written a first-person account of the May 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, saying that he has violated his signed agreement not to divulge classified information.

Author of tell-all book on Osama raid faces death threats

Author of tell-all book on Osama raid faces death threats

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

A former Navy SEAL, who has written a tell-all insider account of the raid that killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, faces threats to his life as well as legal action after his identity was disclosed by media reports.

We have a confusing relationship with Pak: US

We have a confusing relationship with Pak: US

Rediff.com12 May 2011

United States Congressman Mike Rogers, a Michigan Republican who chairs the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, has said that if there's evidence of official Pakistani complicity in the harbouring of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, there's no way this can be kept a secret from the American public

Super-dog helped kill Osama bin Laden

Super-dog helped kill Osama bin Laden

Rediff.com6 May 2011

The elite unit of US Navy SEALs, which killed Osama bin Laden inside Pakistan, had a specially-trained explosives-sniffing dog for the surgical strike.

'US and Pakistan can't afford a third divorce'

'US and Pakistan can't afford a third divorce'

Rediff.com6 May 2011

Experts comment of the ignominy Pakistan will have to face in the days to come in the aftermath of Osama bin Laden's killing

Osama has left behind a saga of mystery and terror

Osama has left behind a saga of mystery and terror

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Though Pakistani authorities tried their best to close the chapter of Osama bin Laden in a brisk manner, they couldn't do so, says Tahir Ali

In hell, Osama bonds with Stalin and Hitler!

In hell, Osama bonds with Stalin and Hitler!

Rediff.com2 May 2012

A year after Osama bin Laden was killed by United States Navy SEALS in the Pakistani garrison city of Abbottabad, the world's number one terrorist is keeping himself busy by tweeting from hell! Dozens of fake accounts were floated on Twitter shortly after bin Laden's death and ever since, there has been no stopping the updates and "fatwas" from "hell".

Al Qaeda: A year after Osama bin Laden's death

Al Qaeda: A year after Osama bin Laden's death

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

There is an air of nervousness all over the world where there is a strong United States presence regarding the dangers of Al Qaeda-inspired attacks on US nationals and interests coinciding with the first anniversary of the killing of Osama bin Laden by US Navy Seals during a clandestine raid into his hide-out in Abbottabad in Pakistan on May 2 of last year, says security expert B Raman

IPL Preview: KKR eye big win, LSG look to seal play-off berth

IPL Preview: KKR eye big win, LSG look to seal play-off berth

Rediff.com17 May 2022

KKR are placed at the sixth spot with 12 points and they will not only have to win but do it with a big margin

'LeT is like Al Qaeda. It can be a threat to US'

'LeT is like Al Qaeda. It can be a threat to US'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

United States Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, who recently co-chaired the first-ever US-India Homeland Security Dialogue with Home Minister P Chidambaram during a week-long visit to India, dodged a question about whether the US would have any qualms if India undertook an operation similar to the US raid in Abbottabad.

Pak doctor who helped US track, kill Laden shifted out of Peshawar jail

Pak doctor who helped US track, kill Laden shifted out of Peshawar jail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Afridi had ran a fake vaccination drive in Abbottabad city to help CIA agents track the former Al Qaeda chief, who was later killed by US Navy Seals in a controversial raid on May 2, 2011.

How US mission against Osama ALMOST failed

How US mission against Osama ALMOST failed

Rediff.com19 May 2011

The US Navy SEALs' raid on Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's hideout inside Pakistan ran into trouble after their original plan for a surprise assault was ruined as one of their helicopters clipped a wall, it has been revealed.

Cousins of Osama hunter to sniff out Naxals

Cousins of Osama hunter to sniff out Naxals

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Cousins of the special breed canines, which assisted the elite US Navy SEALs in sniffing out Osama bin Laden from his safe haven in Pakistan, will now help Indian security forces in 'find and fix' anti-Naxal operations in dense forests and difficult terrains.

CHILLING! A blow-by-blow account of killing Osama

CHILLING! A blow-by-blow account of killing Osama

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

The US Navy SEALs pumped two 5.56-mm bullets to kill an unarmed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in Pakistan's garrison city Abbottabad, a media report said on Monday, providing new insight into the covert operation.

Osama speaks on Middle East unrest in last video

Osama speaks on Middle East unrest in last video

Rediff.com14 May 2011

United States investigation officials have stumbled upon an unreleased video of Osama bin Laden which shows the slain Al Qaeda chief speaking on the recent unrest in the Middle East but has no reference to the uprisings in Libya, Yemen and Syria.

Osama's son missing in Pakistan since US raid

Osama's son missing in Pakistan since US raid

Rediff.com11 May 2011

One of Osama bin Laden's sons went missing in the midst of the United States Navy SEALs' raid that eliminated the dreaded terrorist in his Abbottabad hideout more than a week ago, according to the slain al-Qaeda chief's three wives who are in Pakistan's custody.

Did US kill Osama? Most Pakistanis don't think so

Did US kill Osama? Most Pakistanis don't think so

Rediff.com7 May 2011

A majority of urban Pakistanis believe that the person killed by US special forces during a raid in the garrison city of Abbottabad on Monday was not Osama bin Laden, according to a survey.

'If Pak doesn't change, US tolerance may dry up'

'If Pak doesn't change, US tolerance may dry up'

Rediff.com6 May 2011

In the wake of the United States covert operation by an elite squad of the Navy SEALs that killed Al Qaeda lynchpin Osama bin Laden, Richard N Haass, president of the influential Council on Foreign Relations, said it's d

Media wrap: Did you know Osama had a will?

Media wrap: Did you know Osama had a will?

Rediff.com4 May 2011

A round up of all the latest that is known about the operation in which Osama bin Laden was killed on Sunday night.

Stay alert! Al Qaeda may still strike back

Stay alert! Al Qaeda may still strike back

Rediff.com2 May 2012

If a new leader emerges who is able to rally Al Qaeda cadres around and motivate them to act, we may still face new acts of mass casualty terrorism, warns B Raman

Stranger Things. Anek. Terminal List: On OTT This Week

Stranger Things. Anek. Terminal List: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Promising new seasons of beloved shows, provocative stories and action packed dramas, Sukanya Verma says it's all there on OTT this week.

Obama gifts tape to SEALs to measure Osama's body

Obama gifts tape to SEALs to measure Osama's body

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

United States President Barack Obama gifted a measuring tape to the commander of the US SEALs, an elite navy unit which killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, after he found out that the commandos did not have one to measure the height of slain Al Qaeda leader following the covert raid.

Afghanistan slams US airstrike

Afghanistan slams US airstrike

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

PM unveils new Naval Ensign, drops St George's Cross: 10 Facts

PM unveils new Naval Ensign, drops St George's Cross: 10 Facts

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled the new Naval Ensign 'Nishaan' at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, doing away with the colonial past and befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage.

Will Rohit, Ashwin Play Ranji Trophy Semis?

Will Rohit, Ashwin Play Ranji Trophy Semis?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Only if we could have a Rohit versus Ashwin clash in the semis! What a perfect fill-up it would be for the resurgence of the Ranji Trophy.

Drone-Fired US Missiles Kill Al-Qaeda 'Emir'

Drone-Fired US Missiles Kill Al-Qaeda 'Emir'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

A US drone killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri at a house in Kabul, where he had been living with his family, on Saturday.

Disney withdraws bid to trademark Seal Team 6

Disney withdraws bid to trademark Seal Team 6

Rediff.com26 May 2011

The Walt Disney company has withdrawn its application to trademark the term 'SEAL Team 6', on its toys, games and a TV show, to apparently cash in on the elite unit that killed Osama bin Laden after US Navy declared it would protect its rights.

Pakistan rejects journalist Seymour Hersh's claim on Osama

Pakistan rejects journalist Seymour Hersh's claim on Osama

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Pakistan on Thursday rejected the claim by an American investigative journalist that it was aware about Osama bin Laden's presence in Abbottabad.

Purchase of 30 MQ-9B drones okayed, to be announced after Modi-Biden talks

Purchase of 30 MQ-9B drones okayed, to be announced after Modi-Biden talks

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The defence ministry on Thursday accorded its approval to procure 30 MQ-9B Predator drones from the US to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the frontier with China, people familiar with the development said.

ITBP gets 17 'Osama Hunter' pups in canine squad

ITBP gets 17 'Osama Hunter' pups in canine squad

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'Belgian Malinois' dogs have been extensively used by central security forces and police units in anti-Naxal operations and counter-terrorist tasks.

NSG In Action Like Never Before

NSG In Action Like Never Before

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Stunning images featuring NSG commandos using death-defying spider-man technique for intervention to an insight into anti-hijacking operations are shot by ace photographer Pravin Talan and his associate Rupali Saagar.

Over 20 hrs after vessel sinks, 4 navy personnel still missing

Over 20 hrs after vessel sinks, 4 navy personnel still missing

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Four navy personnel, including an officer, remained missing on Friday after a vessel sank off the Vishakhapatnam coast on Thursday night and a full scale search is underway to trace them besides.

It's not a done deal yet on Rafale-M jets, Scorpene submarines

It's not a done deal yet on Rafale-M jets, Scorpene submarines

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The negotiations on cost and techno-commercial details relating to India's proposed procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and three Scorpene submarines from France are not yet concluded, sources said on Tuesday.