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Navy Chief reviews combat readiness amid standoff with China

Navy Chief reviews combat readiness amid standoff with China

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

In his remarks, Admiral Singh complimented his force for continuously maintaining 'peak combat-readiness' and 'high tempo' of operations over the past few months, they said.

Navy successfully test-fires Brahmos supersonic cruise missile

Navy successfully test-fires Brahmos supersonic cruise missile

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

A top navy official said the test-firing yielded desired results.

Salman home firing: Bishnoi gang member held in Haryana; 5 arrests so far

Salman home firing: Bishnoi gang member held in Haryana; 5 arrests so far

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

He is allegedly a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldie Brar gangs, the official said.

LTTE hiring Indian fishing boats to attack SL navy

LTTE hiring Indian fishing boats to attack SL navy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Intelligence officials on Wednesday questioned local fishermen to verify reports that their boats had been used by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam to attack a Sri Lankan Navy vessel.

Army, Navy, IAF to induct DRDO-developed drone system

Army, Navy, IAF to induct DRDO-developed drone system

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

In order to have protection against drone attacks, all the three defence forces including the Army, Navy and Air Force have signed contracts for acquiring DRDO-developed anti-drone systems.

SEE: Navy fires missile as part of military drill in Bay of Bengal

SEE: Navy fires missile as part of military drill in Bay of Bengal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The navy said the missile hit the target at maximum range with precise accuracy.

Salute The 1st Lady To Command An Indian Warship

Salute The 1st Lady To Command An Indian Warship

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Lieutenant Commander Prerana Pravin Deosthalee will lead an all-male crew. She is currently the first lieutenant of INS Chennai, the missile destroyer that rescued a foreign merchant ship hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia last week.

No use of bowing before Shivaji Maharaj...: Rahul's dig at BJP

No use of bowing before Shivaji Maharaj...: Rahul's dig at BJP

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Gandhi slammed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party over the collapse of the statue of the warrior king at Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg district, and said the party's ideology is not right.

How Malabar 2018 will benefit Indian Navy

How Malabar 2018 will benefit Indian Navy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Indian Admirals say Malabar 2018 will involve unprecedented complexity, featuring enemy threats in all three dimensions, but especially underwater threats from submarines -- a key Chinese strength. For the first time, officers from all three navies will be posted on other navies' warships. That means Indian Navy officers will obtain the unprecedented benefits of operating on US nuclear attack submarines and Japan's highly regarded Soryu submarines.

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

Soccer: Indian Navy beat Delhi FC in Durand Cup

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Defence Is Key To India US Relationship

Defence Is Key To India US Relationship

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The China threat continues to resonate in the strategic partnership between India and the USA, points out Rup Narayan Das.

Indian warship rescues Iranian vessel hijacked by pirates off Somalia

Indian warship rescues Iranian vessel hijacked by pirates off Somalia

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Navy officials on Monday said that the swift response by the Indian Navy's mission deployed warship INS Sumitra ensured the safe release of the hijacked vessel and its crew.

Israeli forces seize key Hamas harbour base in Gaza

Israeli forces seize key Hamas harbour base in Gaza

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

In the combined raid of the navy, armour and engineering forces, along with air force support, about ten tunnel shafts were destroyed, and four buildings of associated terrorist infrastructure were destroyed, the IDF said.

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Keeping up his tradition of celebrating the festival with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sir Creek near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district and offered sweets to jawans.

Navy says Pak's claims on Indian submarine false propaganda

Navy says Pak's claims on Indian submarine false propaganda

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The Pakistan Navy claimed in Islamabad that it used specialised skills to ward off the Indian submarine from entering Pakistani waters.

Khanderi, India's 2nd Scorpene Submarine, joins Indian Navy

Khanderi, India's 2nd Scorpene Submarine, joins Indian Navy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Khanderi is the second of the Navy's six Kalvari-class submarines built in India. It is a diesel-electric attack submarine which is designed by French naval defence and energy company DCNS which is being manufactured at Mazagon Dock in Mumbai.

Lankan navy personnel attack Indian fishermen in Rameswaram

Lankan navy personnel attack Indian fishermen in Rameswaram

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Sri Lankan navy personnel on Sunday allegedly assaulted four Indian fishermen for not helping one of their colleagues, who fell in their boat while trying to jump in the vessel and suffered a fracture.

India 'closely monitoring' situation in Red Sea: MEA

India 'closely monitoring' situation in Red Sea: MEA

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

India on Thursday said it is closely watching the unfolding situation in the Red Sea, amid growing global concerns over Houthi militants stepping up attacks on several commercial ships in the region.

Navy's 2nd Scorpene-class submarine to be commissioned on Sep 28

Navy's 2nd Scorpene-class submarine to be commissioned on Sep 28

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

INS Khanderi, the second Scorpene-class submarine that can attack with torpedoes as well as tube-launched anti-ship missiles whilst underwater or on surface, was launched at the Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd in Mumbai in January 2017.

Pakistan indirectly supported 26/11 attackers:Navy

Pakistan indirectly supported 26/11 attackers:Navy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

The Mumbai carnage could not have been carried out without indirect support from 'professional organisations' in Pakistan, Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta said in Mumbai on Thursday."Of course there is indirect support.....some professional organisations could be involved," he said when asked if the terrorists had received assistance from Pakistani state agencies."How do you learn to do what you are doing? How do you get the infrastructure," he asked.

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Wing Commander Pratap Marathe's story is one of dedication, bravery, and humour, a shining example of the spirit of the Indian Air Force. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Wing Commander Marathe who passed into the ages last week.

'They killed babies, they raped women. They kidnapped whoever they saw'

'They killed babies, they raped women. They kidnapped whoever they saw'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Everyone I know has somebody kidnapped or murdered by the terrorists.'

Tension escalates as Iran seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

Tension escalates as Iran seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The MSC Aries was last seen on Friday, sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Dubai, according to The Times of Israel.

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Reports (not denied by India) that the USA had 'for the first time provided real-time details to their Indian counterparts on the Chinese positions and force strength in advance of a PLA incursion' into Tawang at the LAC in December 2022, helping India thwart China's expansionist designs, show how operationally effective the USA-India friendship has become on the ground. A engaging excerpt from Sreeram Chaulia's must-read new book, Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partners.

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy, which regards itself as the 'net security provider' in the Indian Ocean Region, has also stepped up to the plate, with a warship stationed at all times off the Gulf of Aden for counter-piracy tasks. 91 Indian warships have been deployed in the region since 2008, patrolling high risk areas where piracy was rampant.

Uran terror alert: Navy calls off operation

Uran terror alert: Navy calls off operation

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

However, police said that based on the description given by some school children, who spotted the armed suspects on Thursday, their sketches were issued late last night.

India-Philippines South China Sea drill irks Beijing amid Manila face-off

India-Philippines South China Sea drill irks Beijing amid Manila face-off

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Philippines Navy this month alleged that the Chinese ships used water cannons to attack its ships.

Post-Balakot, navy hunted for Pak sub for 21 days

Post-Balakot, navy hunted for Pak sub for 21 days

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

India was continuously keeping an eye on the movement of the Pakistani military but after Indian Air Force hit the Jaish terrorist factory in Balakot, one of the most advanced Pakistani Agosta-class submarines - PNS Saad - vanished from the Pakistani waters, a senior government source said.

UP ATS takes accused in Gorakhnath temple attack to Lucknow

UP ATS takes accused in Gorakhnath temple attack to Lucknow

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad on Wednesday reached its headquarters in Lucknow with the accused in the Gorakhnath temple attack case, Ahmed Murtaza Abbasi, for further inquiries in the case.

Has navy inducted INS Khanderi with several defects?

Has navy inducted INS Khanderi with several defects?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

There were 35 defects that still remained to be resolved. Of these, 29 could not have been resolved during the monsoon since they required testing in absolutely calm seas. Nor is the Khanderi being commissioned with a full complement of its primary weapon, the torpedo.

Durand Cup: Mumbai City FC in quarters, Bodoland end campaign with historic win

Durand Cup: Mumbai City FC in quarters, Bodoland end campaign with historic win

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Navy's resistance was broken in the 34th minute as Mumbai took the lead. Bipin Singh's pass from the left found Pereyra Diaz who had to just tap in to score.

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Amid LAC row, Navy's P-8Is deployed in Ladakh; MiG-29Ks to move North

Amid LAC row, Navy's P-8Is deployed in Ladakh; MiG-29Ks to move North

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The sources said the military brass is considering deploying Indian Navy's MiG-29K fighter jets in a couple of air bases in the northern sector as part of efforts to bring in tri-services synergy in dealing with national security challenges.

Hamas tries to enter Israel via sea, several terrorists killed

Hamas tries to enter Israel via sea, several terrorists killed

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Israeli Navy forces intercepted and thwarted an attempted infiltration by a group of Hamas terrorists from the Gaza Strip into Israel via the sea on Tuesday evening, The Times of Israel reported.

Israel sends missile ships to Red Sea as Houthis declare war

Israel sends missile ships to Red Sea as Houthis declare war

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Israel Defence Forces said that missile destroyers were deployed 'in accordance with the assessment of the situation, and as part of the increased defence efforts in the region'.

Demolitions, Agnipath, J-K attacks to rock Parl session

Demolitions, Agnipath, J-K attacks to rock Parl session

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Monsoon session of Parliament to begin from Monday, July 18, 2022.

US navy saves Indian ship from pirate attack

US navy saves Indian ship from pirate attack

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

Suspected pirates on Thursday attempted to hijack an Indian ship in the Gulf of Aden, but were apprehended by a United States missile cruiser, which 'quickly' responded to the merchant vessel's distress call. The Indian-flagged Motor Vessel Premdivya sent a distress call reporting that she had been fired by a small skiff and suspected pirates were attempting to board it. The guided missile cruiser Vella Gulf intercepted the call and navy copter signaled for the skiff to stop

Never Again A 26/11 Attack Via The Sea

Never Again A 26/11 Attack Via The Sea

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Sea Vigil-22 will cover the country's 7,516 km-long coastline and exclusive economic zone with the twin aim of checking preparedness of various agencies to deal with any eventualities and bolster overall maritime security.

Salman home firing: Mumbai police register new case; 1 held in Rajasthan

Salman home firing: Mumbai police register new case; 1 held in Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The accused made the video on a highway in Rajasthan and uploaded it on his channel.

First Scorpene submarine Kalvari handed over to Indian Navy

First Scorpene submarine Kalvari handed over to Indian Navy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

The development marks a major milestone in Indian Navy's submarine programme as the vessel is expected to bolster India's maritime prowess