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Modi chairs another meeting on Ukraine situation, India's evacuation efforts

Modi chairs another meeting on Ukraine situation, India's evacuation efforts

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his cabinet colleague Piyush Goyal were part of the meeting chaired by Modi, besides several top bureaucrats.

Taliban fire in air as hundreds of protesters shout 'Death to Pak'

Taliban fire in air as hundreds of protesters shout 'Death to Pak'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Hundreds of Afghan protesters, including women, took to the streets of Kabul on Tuesday, chanting 'death to Pakistan' and denouncing Islamabad's interference in Afghanistan and airstrikes by its jets in Panjshir province in support of the Taliban, according to a media report.

WATCH: IAF releases promotional video on Balakot strike

WATCH: IAF releases promotional video on Balakot strike

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The video showed the story of airstrikes which IAF carried out on Jaish-e-Mohammed camp in Balakot, Pakistan on February 26, earlier this year.

Hours after airstrike, PM Modi takes metro ride to ISKCON event

Hours after airstrike, PM Modi takes metro ride to ISKCON event

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Inside the coach, he interacted with some of the commuters and posed with them for pictures.

'Large number' of JeM terrorists eliminated in IAF airstrike: Govt

'Large number' of JeM terrorists eliminated in IAF airstrike: Govt

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

India, the FS said, expects Pakistan to dismantle all terror camps, including those of the JeM

How the US Lost the Opium War in Afghanistan

How the US Lost the Opium War in Afghanistan

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The US spent $1.5 million a day since 2001 fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. After hundreds of airstrikes failed to curtail the Taliban's $200-million-a-year opium trade, the US military quietly ended the campaign when the Trump administration officials engaged in direct peace talks with the Taliban, notes Atanu Biswas.

Russians Target Grain Silos In Ukraine

Russians Target Grain Silos In Ukraine

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Russia has concentrated its firepower on Ukraine's Donbas region, where it has long backed two separatist regions at war with the Ukrainian government since 2014.

Satta bazaar bets on NDA's return to power post-airstrikes

Satta bazaar bets on NDA's return to power post-airstrikes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Prior to the strike, bookies were expecting 200-230 seats for the BJP in the coming polls, for which they were offering 1:1 odds (Re 1 win for every rupee bet). But now they are anticipating 245-251 seats for the party and over 300 for the NDA, more than enough to form the next government, reports Rajesh Bayani.

China calls for 'restraint' after India's airstrikes on terror targets in Pak

China calls for 'restraint' after India's airstrikes on terror targets in Pak

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

'We hope that both India and Pakistan can exercise restraint and do more to improve their bilateral relations'

IAF's swift response in Ladakh sent strong signal to adversaries: Rajnath

IAF's swift response in Ladakh sent strong signal to adversaries: Rajnath

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Rajnath appreciated the proactive response by the IAF in bolstering its operational capabilities over the past few months.

Uddhav Thackeray not a 'winnable face' for 2024 LS polls: Rebel Sena MP

Uddhav Thackeray not a 'winnable face' for 2024 LS polls: Rebel Sena MP

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Shewale insisted that a large number of Sena leaders were in favour of an alliance with the BJP and keen to contest the next Lok Sabha polls under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Amid LAC face-off, India plans to buy Spice-2000 bombs

Amid LAC face-off, India plans to buy Spice-2000 bombs

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The Spice-2000 bombs can hit targets up to 70 km and the new variant inducted in the force can also destroy bunkers and hardened shelters

Top al Qaeda leader Qari Yasin killed in US airstrike

Top al Qaeda leader Qari Yasin killed in US airstrike

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Yasin was also responsible for the 2009 attack on a bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore.

Pak backs US action against Iran to secure military support

Pak backs US action against Iran to secure military support

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

In return for Pak's gesture, the US has authorised the reinstatement of a military training and educational programme which had remained suspended for 2 yrs. Pak blamed Iran's Maj Gen Soleimani for Baloch militant attacks against its forces.

US forces strike Taliban 4 days after signing peace deal

US forces strike Taliban 4 days after signing peace deal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The United States conducted an airstrike on Wednesday against the Taliban in Nahr-e Saraj of Helmand district of Afghanistan, the US military spokesperson said on Wednesday. This was a "defensive strike" to disrupt the attacks by Taliban, the Pajhowk Afghan News reported citing the spokesperson.

Main focus now on evacuating Indian students from Sumy: MEA

Main focus now on evacuating Indian students from Sumy: MEA

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India hopes to evacuate its citizens from Kharkiv and Pisochyn in the next few hours.

Ready for peace talks with Chhattisgarh govt, says Maoists

Ready for peace talks with Chhattisgarh govt, says Maoists

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The development comes nearly a month after Chief Minister Baghel said that his government was ready to hold talks with the rebels if they expressed faith in the Constitution.

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.

PHOTOS: Hundreds storm US embassy in Baghdad

PHOTOS: Hundreds storm US embassy in Baghdad

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Protesters attacked what they deemed to be US' disproportionate response -- the killing of 24 militiamen on Sunday in retaliation for the death of an American contractor on Friday.

Taliban moving away terrorists from Pak border: Report

Taliban moving away terrorists from Pak border: Report

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Pakistan, in recent months, has been increasingly frustrated by the Taliban government's reluctance to eliminate the terrorist groups, including the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

More than 50 killed in stampede at funeral of Iran general

More than 50 killed in stampede at funeral of Iran general

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Soleimani, 62, was killed in a US airstrike carried out near the Baghdad international airport on Friday.

Rocket attack on Kabul airport: US says evacuation ops continue

Rocket attack on Kabul airport: US says evacuation ops continue

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

In a statement, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said US President Joe Biden was briefed about the rocket attack by National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Chief of Staff Ron Klain.

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'We are ready to surrender,' Lieutenant General A A K Niazi said over the phone from Dhaka.

Three Pakistani soldiers killed in NATO airstrike

Three Pakistani soldiers killed in NATO airstrike

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Three Pakistani soldiers were killed and another three injured when North Aatlantic Treaty Organisation helicopters shelled a Pakistani outpost in the restive tribal belt bordering Afghanistan on Thursday, in the fourth cross-border attack into Pakistan in less than a week.

Israeli PM vows to press on with Gaza airstrikes

Israeli PM vows to press on with Gaza airstrikes

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Vowing not to bow under international pressures, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel "will act with all power" in its offensive to stop rocket attacks on its land from the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.

7 Indians missing after Saudi airstrike on boats in Yemen

7 Indians missing after Saudi airstrike on boats in Yemen

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Disputing reports that 20 Indian nationals were killed in air strikes by Saudi-led coalition forces at Yemen's Hodeidah port, the MEA said 13 Indians crew members "are alive and 7 are reported missing".

IAF to commence upgrading of Rafale fighter fleet from Jan 2022

IAF to commence upgrading of Rafale fighter fleet from Jan 2022

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Having already received around 30 Rafale combat aircraft from France, the Indian Air Force would start upgrading its fleet of French-origin fighters from January 2022, with India specific enhancements.

'ISI, Leave Afghanistan'

'ISI, Leave Afghanistan'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Afghan refugees in New Delhi protest against the Taliban and Pakistan's interference in Afghanistan.

Taliban Crush Anti-Pakistan Protest in Kabul

Taliban Crush Anti-Pakistan Protest in Kabul

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Hundreds of Afghan protesters, including many women, took to the streets of Kabul on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in an anti-Pakistan protest chanting 'Death to Pakistan', denouncing Islamabad's interference in Afghanistan as well as airstrikes by Pakistani jets in Panjshir province in support of the Taliban.

Biden in Warsaw, Russian rockets hit western Ukrainian city of Lviv

Biden in Warsaw, Russian rockets hit western Ukrainian city of Lviv

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Ukrainian officials said Russian forces struck near the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, without providing extensive details.

India will give fitting reply if its land occupied: Rajnath

India will give fitting reply if its land occupied: Rajnath

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Naming Pakistan, Singh said it keeps trying to destabilise India through terrorist activities and a stern message has already been given to it.

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire to end days of deadly fighting

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire to end days of deadly fighting

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The ceasefire, which followed mounting pressure from the United States, Egypt and other international brokers to halt the violence, came into effect on Friday.

32 killed, 200 injured as Israel-Palestine conflict escalates

32 killed, 200 injured as Israel-Palestine conflict escalates

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Over 630 rockets were fired at Israel from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon, 200 of which were intercepted by Iron Dome missile defence batteries while 150 others fell short of their targets and landed inside the Strip, according to the army.

How Al-Qaeda chief's habit give CIA chance to kill him

How Al-Qaeda chief's habit give CIA chance to kill him

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Zawahri's long balcony visits gave the CIA an opportunity for a clear missile shot that could avoid collateral damage.

India to begin trials of 160 km air to air missiles this year

India to begin trials of 160 km air to air missiles this year

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The extended range Astra Mark 2 would give India an edge over its adversaries and would add more lethality to its fighter jets in aerial combat, like the one which happened a day after the Balakot airstrikes on February 26, 2019.

Pak calls US airstrike an intelligence failure

Pak calls US airstrike an intelligence failure

Rediff.com15 Jan 2006

Most of the victims of the air strike on the houses at the foothills of Damadola village, about 25 km northeast of Bajur regional headquarters, Khaar, were women and children.

2 rockets hit Baghdad Green Zone, no injuries reported

2 rockets hit Baghdad Green Zone, no injuries reported

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Green Zone of the Iraqi capital houses government agencies and foreign embassies. 'Two Katyusha rockets fell in the Green Zone, no people were injured,' Iraq's security services said.

IMAGES: Pak fumes over NATO airstrike; US backs probe

IMAGES: Pak fumes over NATO airstrike; US backs probe

Rediff.com27 Nov 2011

Enraged by the NATO strike that killed at least 24 of its troops, Pakistan on Sunday told the United States that the "senseless" attack negated progress in improving ties and forced it to revisit terms of engagement, as Washington quickly moved to salvage the already fragile relations backing a probe into the incident.

Top Gun: Maverick Review

Top Gun: Maverick Review

Rediff.com21 May 2022

'Why was Top Gun: Maverick made? 'And the only reason I can think of is that the new film was made to emphasise and re-establish Tom Cruise's superstar status,' notes Aseem Chhabra who watched the Top Gun sequel at its premiere in Cannes.

India Must Be Prepared for the Taliban

India Must Be Prepared for the Taliban

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Robust military preparedness along the entire perimeter of our nation is the only iron-clad permanent guarantee for our security, asserts Vivek Gumaste.