Army HQ gives defence intelligence chief a jolt

Army Headquartershas finally given Defence Intelligence Agency chief Lieutenant General K Davar a hint of its displeasure over his high profile since taking over the post.The DIA was formed on the......

US probes leak of classified Israeli retaliatory strike plans on Iran

The US is conducting an investigation into a leak of highly classified intelligence that reveals Israel's plans for a potential retaliatory strike against Iran, according to three individuals......

Trump picks Fox News host as defence secretary

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the nomination of popular Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth, 44, as his defence secretary. IMAGE: ox and Friends co-host......

How IAF plans to strengthen 'depleted' squadron

The number of Indian Air Force fighter squadrons has reduced in recent years due to phasing out of ageing variants of the MiG-21, the MiG-23 and the MiG-27 aircraft, and the "shortage" is being......

How Banks Plan To Tackle 'Mule' Fraud

'A mule operates someone else's account to transfer illegal money.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Commercial banks in India have stepped up their control mechanism in taking on......

Global surveillane tech market to touch $146bn in 2025

High-level intelligence collection will no longer be the preserve of government agencies alone, says Pranjal Sharma. *IMAGE: India is encouraging startups to work with defence organisations to......