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'India will not forget for generations if Pak launches surgical strikes'

'India will not forget for generations if Pak launches surgical strikes'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Pakistan Air Force Chief Marshal Sohail Aman said it is better if India showed restraint and solved the Kashmir issue to prevent escalation of tension.

Durand Cup: Mumbai City beat Mohammedan Sporting

Durand Cup: Mumbai City beat Mohammedan Sporting

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Mumbai City FC (MCFC) defeated local favourites Mohammedan Sporting 3-1 in the Durand Cup at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

Beware China's ability to strike beyond the battlefield

Beware China's ability to strike beyond the battlefield

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Future conflict will involve bypassing of frontiers to strike at critical vulnerabilities directly and in the hinterland at the appropriate time, explains Lieutenant General Anil Chait (retd), who served as chief of the Integrated Defence Staff and Central Army Commander.

Surgical strikes an operational necessity, say experts

Surgical strikes an operational necessity, say experts

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

They justified the strikes, saying the forces had entered into Indian territory occupied by Pakistan.

Advanced version of BrahMos missile successfully test-fired

Advanced version of BrahMos missile successfully test-fired

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

The BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile manufactured by an Indo-Russian joint venture.

India deploys Heron Mark 2 drones in northern sector against China, Pak threats

India deploys Heron Mark 2 drones in northern sector against China, Pak threats

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The four new Heron Mark-2 drones, which can be equipped with long-range missiles and other weapons systems, have been deployed at a forward air base in the northern sector, where Team ANI witnessed their operations.

Eyeing China, India-UK begin tri-services exercise

Eyeing China, India-UK begin tri-services exercise

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

The Chinese navy's growing aggression in the Western Pacific is bringing together a range of allies.

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The coming together of the Quad and the Australia-UK-US grouping would be a formidable adversary, moving toward the creation of a 'thousand ship navy' that reins in the PLA navy in the Indo-Pacific.

Drone, jet engine deals will boost India-US defence ties: Experts

Drone, jet engine deals will boost India-US defence ties: Experts

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

India is also likely to sign a deal to buy MQ-9B Predator armed drones from US manufacturer General Atomics.

It's Rafale vs Boeing for INS Vikrant's fighters

It's Rafale vs Boeing for INS Vikrant's fighters

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The Indian Navy has decided that the twin-seat Rafale will not be disqualified on the basis of its inability to operate from an aircraft carrier.

In message to China, India flies Rafales on long-range sorties in Indian Ocean

In message to China, India flies Rafales on long-range sorties in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Four Rafale fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force carried out a "strategic" mission over the Indian Ocean region for over six hours, in a significant demonstration of their long-range combat capabilities, people familiar with the operation said on Wednesday.

FIFA U-17 Women's WC: Canada-France share spoils

FIFA U-17 Women's WC: Canada-France share spoils

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

In the other group C match in Navi Mumbai, Jone Amezaga's 85th-minute strike saw Spain edge out Colombia by a single goal, in an intensely fought encounter.

Navy gears up for sea-borne terrorist attack

Navy gears up for sea-borne terrorist attack

Rediff.com29 May 2007

The naval chief told his top commanders that efforts should be to make the navy an operationally focused force capable of dealing with changing environment of the 21st century.

UK's biggest aircraft carrier breaks down on way to US

UK's biggest aircraft carrier breaks down on way to US

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The United Kingdom's biggest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has broken down off the south coast of England after setting sail from Portsmouth Naval Base for the United States on what the Royal Navy has described as a 'landmark' aviation trial mission.

End of an era: Navy bids farewell to the Sea Harrier

End of an era: Navy bids farewell to the Sea Harrier

Rediff.com11 May 2016

After three decades of glorious service, the Sea Harrier jets of the Indian Air Force will fly into the sunset on Wednesday.

Jaishankar discusses Red Sea crisis with Iranian counterpart

Jaishankar discusses Red Sea crisis with Iranian counterpart

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held wide ranging discussions with Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran and their discussion focused on the long term framework for India's involvement with the strategically vital Chabahar port and the North-South connectivity project.

Pak rejects as Modi's remarks on 'surgical strikes'

Pak rejects as Modi's remarks on 'surgical strikes'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

"Repeating a lie doesn't turn it into the truth," the spokesperson was quoted as saying by Dawn.

Taiwan claims 47 Chinese jets enter air defence zone

Taiwan claims 47 Chinese jets enter air defence zone

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The incursions, according to Taiwan, were made by aircraft, including 12 J-11, 6 J-10, 18 J-16, six SU-30, CH-4, WZ-7, Y-8 EW, Y-8 ESW and KJ-500.

'Navy prepared for any threat to Bombay High'

'Navy prepared for any threat to Bombay High'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Maintaining that oil rigs at Bombay High were high on the terror strike list, the new naval chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta said his force had drawn extensive plans to deal with such a threat.

DRDO Biggest Hindrance To Atmanirbharta In Defence

DRDO Biggest Hindrance To Atmanirbharta In Defence

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

DRDO's failures over the decades have contributed significantly to India becoming the world's biggest weapons importer, points out Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Rafale, Prachand debut in IAF's Pokharan firepower show on Feb 17

Rafale, Prachand debut in IAF's Pokharan firepower show on Feb 17

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The triennial exercise will take place for two hours and fifteen minutes during the day, dusk and night, he said.

OROP: Ex-servicemen begin indefinite strike in Goa

OROP: Ex-servicemen begin indefinite strike in Goa

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The One Rank, One Pension stir reached Goa on Wednesday with ex-army veterans beginning an indefinite relay strike.

PIX: Australia hand India seven-wicket loss to clinch 2-1 series win

PIX: Australia hand India seven-wicket loss to clinch 2-1 series win

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Richa Ghosh's brisk 34 saved India Women the blushes as they posted 147 for six against Australia in their series-deciding third and final T20I in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday.

US drone strikes in Pakistan must stop: Pak army chief

US drone strikes in Pakistan must stop: Pak army chief

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

US drone strikes in Pakistan "must stop", Pakistan's powerful army chief General Raheel Sharif said on Wednesday.

Maha traders to go on indefinite strike from Monday

Maha traders to go on indefinite strike from Monday

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

The traders' decision to stand by their threat comes despite Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan's announcement last week that the government was considering an increase in the minimum-income criterion for registration for LBT from Rs 100,000.

Mumbai: Relief for commuters as longest-ever BEST bus strike ends

Mumbai: Relief for commuters as longest-ever BEST bus strike ends

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The workers' union has accepted the '10-step' pay hike to be granted to them by way of an interim measure by the civic transport undertaking's management.

Amid LAC standoff, India, Russia hold naval drills

Amid LAC standoff, India, Russia hold naval drills

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

A wide spectrum of drills including surface and anti-aircraft drills, helicopter operations, maneuvers and cross-deck flying was carried out for the second consecutive day as part of the 11th edition of the biennial Indo-Russian exercise Indra Navy.

IAF successfully test-fires BrahMos missile from Su30-MkI fighter jet

IAF successfully test-fires BrahMos missile from Su30-MkI fighter jet

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The "live firing" of the missile was carried out in close coordination with the Indian Navy, the IAF said.

Watch out Mumbai! Autos and taxis on strike from August 29

Watch out Mumbai! Autos and taxis on strike from August 29

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Taxi and autorickshaw drivers under Jai Bhagwan Taxi Rickshaw Sanghatana have announced they would go on indefinite strike from August 29 in Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai.

23 soldiers killed in suicide attack at Pak army post

23 soldiers killed in suicide attack at Pak army post

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the media wing of the army, the terrorists attacked the security post in Dera Ismail Khan's Daraban area bordering the South Waziristan tribal district in the early morning hours.

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

INS Vikrant Sails Closer To Joining The Fleet

INS Vikrant Sails Closer To Joining The Fleet

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

INS Vikrant is being delivered about six years late and at a cost of about Rs 20,000 crore instead of the sanctioned Rs 3,261 crore.

Truckers' stir: Relief as fuel tanker refilling begins in Maha

Truckers' stir: Relief as fuel tanker refilling begins in Maha

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Petrol pumps in Mumbai, Nagpur and other parts of the state witnessed long queues on Tuesday as people came to fill up their vehicle tanks fearing shortage of fuel amid the protest by truck drivers.

US had planned air strike to level Osama's hideout

US had planned air strike to level Osama's hideout

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

The United States was initially planning a massive air strike using B-2 Spirit bombers to level the Abbottabad hideout of Osama bin Laden but chose an assault by its elite commandos who killed the world's most wanted terrorist a year ago.

How the Indian Navy destroyed the Ghazi

How the Indian Navy destroyed the Ghazi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

In insight into PNS Ghazi, the Pakistan Navy's prized submarine that now lies embedded in the Vizag seabed about 1.5 nautical miles from the breakwaters.

Rolls-Royce Offers To Co-Create Fighter Engine

Rolls-Royce Offers To Co-Create Fighter Engine

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

There is little appetite among combat aircraft engine makers to share the IP that results from a co-creation project. But Rolls-Royce is willing to walk the Aatmanirbhar talk.

BrahMos Shows Its Missile Muscle

BrahMos Shows Its Missile Muscle

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Glimpses of the BrahMos missile being fired from the INS Delhi.

Surgical strikes reveal India's space prowess

Surgical strikes reveal India's space prowess

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

In the years to come, India's space assets will play a much bigger role if and when hostilities break out on our borders, says Pallava Bagla.

'Taking on terrorists through air strikes is extremely difficult'

'Taking on terrorists through air strikes is extremely difficult'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'It is purely based on real-time hard intelligence.' 'Timing is important. When you are attacking at 3.30 am, then everybody will be in the academy of terrorists.' 'If you attack at 10 am then someone will be out, so timing is very important.' 'Therefore, 3.30 am is the time when every terrorist is sleeping.'

Indian defence firms to arm Israeli Heron drones for IAF's Project Cheetah

Indian defence firms to arm Israeli Heron drones for IAF's Project Cheetah

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Under the ambitious Project Cheetah, the Indian Air Force wants to upgrade its existing fleet of Israeli-origin Heron unmanned aerial vehicles with better communication facilities and missiles which can target enemy positions from long range.