The status of the current submarine force level is alarming and we need to address the threat perceptions expeditiously. Critical decisions pertaining to national security cannot be delayed any further due to the rapidly changing maritime threat perceptions and growing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean region, asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).
Putin warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to 'consequences'.
The question arose after Athiya shared a black-and-white picture on Instagram.
Priyanka celebrates Thanksgiving with Nick... Kajol takes carfie... Kartik is in Delhi...
The eastern theatre command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army successfully completed all tasks of its combat readiness patrols and exercises around Taiwan Island, official media in Beijing reported.
Look who we spotted at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.
Colleagues and friends attend a funeral ceremony for Ukrainian soldier and ballet dancer Vadym Khlupianets, who was recently killed by Russian troops, at the National Academic Operetta's Theatre in Kyiv.
One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.
Many IEDs explode even when the troops are on foot and their trigger mechanism gets activated just due to the pressure of the feet. These incidents have injured more than 100 personnel over the last two years, the officer said.
Jacqueline wants to dance... Shriya is a water baby...
'The unfolding events indicate a dangerous internal security situation in Manipur and the region. It can have external ramifications also.'
The actor shared this cover image from her pre-lockdown shoot in Goa.
The model entrepreneur strikes a stylish pose on Vogue Japan's forthcoming issue.
After India, Afghanistan was among three other countries which pulled out of the SAARC summit to be hosted by Pakistan.
Malayalam cinema isn't the same as Telugu or Tamil, but Bollywood's blanket approach fails to see the distinction in Selfiee, observes Sukanya Verma.
The BSF has unearthed at least five under-ground tunnels in the about 192 km of the Jammu front (of the India-Pakistan IB) in the last three years.
The most likely scenario is that in order to stop Ukraine from retaking any Russian occupied territory, Russia may well use a small (1 to 2 kilo tonne) tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, warns military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
Naxalites blew up the mini-goods van in which the security personnel were travelling by using an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), police sources said.
With minimal makeup, Ashley makes for a stunning muse in the pictures shot by her husband Justin Ervin.
Film folk have been posting glamorous pictures on social media.
After partying with Ekta Kapoor, Karishma Tanna hosted a party to celebrate her 37th birthday.
Iran's win over Wales and the U.S. team's goalless stalemate against England set up a tantalising final round of Group B matches.
Global gold demand has seen a year-on-year decline of 8 per cent during the April-June period to 948.4 tonnes and going ahead further monetary tightening and continued dollar strength may pose headwinds, says a report. According to the WGC Gold Demand Trends Q2 2022 report, the total gold demand during the second quarter of 2021 stood at 1,031.8 tonnes. The year-on-year demand was affected by increase in gold electronic traded funds (ETFs) outflow, decline in Central banks buying and lower demand from the technology segment, the report said.
Accusing Congress of 'abuse culture', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the people of Karnataka to punish those indulging in abuse, while casting their vote in polling booths on May 10.
Alia's white sari with fringes was designed by Rimple and Harpreet Narula.
The compulsions of the Hindutva vote bank over 25 years in Maharashtra have made the two parties the oldest ideological partners and it is unrealistic to believe the situation has changed, reports Sunil Gatade.
Josh Hazlewood shone with the ball as Chennai Super Kings outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets to seal their spot in the IPL play-offs, on Thursday.
That moment of magic was provided by one magical over from Rajasthan's Kuldeep Sen.
Twinkle shows off her needlework, Divya gets pensive and more...
Priyanka begins shooting Citadel for the Russo brothers...
The United States and Iran severed formal relations in 1980 after the Revolution and ties were hostile when their soccer teams clashed in the 1998 World Cup.
With the arrest of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley the attack on the offices of Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten that published the Prophet Mohammed cartoons was averted. But the masterminds of this attack are the ones who planned and executed the 26/11 strikes -- Sajid Mir, Abu Qahafa, Mazhar Iqbal and Major Iqbal. The US court may have named them conspirators in the Mumbai attacks, but the danger is far from over. They are still at large in Pakistan.
Ranveer is the face of NBA in India... Sonal does yoga... Kajol sips her coffee...
Varun enjoys rain... Janhvi admires the Mumbai skyline...
Bollywood stars have posted gorgeous pictures on Instagram.
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