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3 Indian Cos Among Biggest Arms Producers

3 Indian Cos Among Biggest Arms Producers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

HAL, BEL and MDL feature on Sipri's list of the 100 largest arms producers in the world.

Gorshkov finally sails out of dry dock

Gorshkov finally sails out of dry dock

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

Freshly painted in grey, the huge but sleek vessel proudly displaying its new name Vikramaditya in Hindi and English was shown by NTV channel carefully being propelled into the wet dock of the Severodvinsk-based Sevmash Shipyard, where the refit will be continued pending the final price negotiations.

Adani to invest Rs 20,000 cr more in Vizhinjam port

Adani to invest Rs 20,000 cr more in Vizhinjam port

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The Adani Group is planning to invest Rs 20,000 crore more to complete the remaining three phases of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, the first transshipment port in the country, managing director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) Karan Adani said in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. Talking to PTI after the official reception ceremony for 'San Fernando', the first mothership to dock at Vizhinjam, Adani said the port will be a game changer for Indian manufacturers as it reduces logistics cost by 30 to 40 per cent.

China achieves first manned space docking

China achieves first manned space docking

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

China completed its first manned space docking on Monday, as a spacecraft carrying three astronauts including the country's first spacewoman, successfully coupled with an orbiting module, in a major milestone for its ambitious space programme.

India buys landing platform dock from US

India buys landing platform dock from US

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

Defence Minister A K Antony on Thursday said that India has placed an order of purchase for a ship with the United States and that the same has already arrived and been inducted into the Indian Navy. He said the Indian Navy has assessed her residual life to be over 10 years. He also said India has not purchased any landing platform dock from Russia.

DIIs pour Rs 4.6 trn in equities during Samvat 2080; highest-ever on record

DIIs pour Rs 4.6 trn in equities during Samvat 2080; highest-ever on record

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have infused a record Rs 4.6 trillion into Indian equities over the course of Samvat 2080, marking the highest net annual investment in any Samvat to date. This robust domestic inflow has effectively counterbalanced the comparatively subdued investments from foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), who contributed a net Rs 90,956 crore within the same timeframe. Against this backdrop, the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex indices are on track to achieve their best performance in three Samvat years, despite recent market corrections.

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'He is one of the most down-to-earth and hardworking guys I know, and that's true of all superstars, including Bachchan sahab.'

With Modi in Colombo, Lanka rejects China's request for submarine docking

With Modi in Colombo, Lanka rejects China's request for submarine docking

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The docking of two Chinese submarines at the Colombo harbour in 2014 had angered India, which said it undermined its security interests.

'Tum Bhagwan Ke Dhoot Ho'

'Tum Bhagwan Ke Dhoot Ho'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'Women and children were crying desperately for help.' 'We had to save them first.'

Port, dock workers threaten strike from Jan 4

Port, dock workers threaten strike from Jan 4

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

Arrears on allowances are payable to over 60,000 workers with effect from January 1, 2007.

Construction of 2 nuke submarines okayed: Navy chief

Construction of 2 nuke submarines okayed: Navy chief

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The government has approved the construction of two indigenously designed nuclear attack submarines and is expected to ink contracts next month to procure 26 naval variant of Rafale jets and three Scorpene submarines, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Monday.

SpaceX begins mission to bring back Sunita Williams, Wilmore from ISS

SpaceX begins mission to bring back Sunita Williams, Wilmore from ISS

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

SpaceX launched a reduced two-man crew to the International Space Station on Saturday, carrying supplies and two empty seats for Starliner astronauts awaiting a return home in February after an unplanned eight-and-a-half-month stay in orbit, CBS News reported.

Premier League docks Portsmouth nine points

Premier League docks Portsmouth nine points

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Portsmouth face almost certain relegation from the English Premier League after being docked nine points on Wednesday for going into administration last month. The debt-laden south-coast club are the first Premier League team to suffer a points penalty for entering administration. They now have just 10 points and are 17 points adrift of the safety zone with just nine games remaining.

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji's dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us that rights and duties are but the two sides of the coin - indeed, the true source of rights is duty. Today we recall his lessons in compassion too - compassion not only for our human neighbours but also for our other neighbours, namely, flora and fauna, rivers and mountains.'

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation.

4 Indian Navy warships dock in Malaysia

4 Indian Navy warships dock in Malaysia

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Four Indian Navy's frontline warships have docked in Malaysia at the last leg of their goodwill tour of seven nations.

Lunar mission to bring back moon rocks get cabinet nod

Lunar mission to bring back moon rocks get cabinet nod

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

In a boost to the space programme, the government on Wednesday approved the Chandrayaan-4 mission to bring back moon rocks to earth, to send a spacecraft to orbit planet Venus and to expand the Gaganyaan project to build an Indian space station.

SpaceX capsule will bring back Sunita Williams in February '25

SpaceX capsule will bring back Sunita Williams in February '25

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

After months of uncertainty, NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, travelling in the SpaceX Dragon capsule, successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday to bring back Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who had been stuck there since June 2024.

Bose launches SoundDock digital system for iPod

Bose launches SoundDock digital system for iPod

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

The new system has been designed to reset the standard for how good an iPod can sound from a single enclosure using advanced engineering and new technologies.

Lanka bars foreign research vessels amid Chinese request

Lanka bars foreign research vessels amid Chinese request

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Sri Lanka has decided to impose a one-year moratorium in allowing foreign vessels to conduct research in the island nation's territorial waters, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has said, amidst frequent docking requests from Chinese surveillance ships.

Gabba is docked a point for not meeting ICC guidelines

Gabba is docked a point for not meeting ICC guidelines

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

"There was extra bounce and occasional excessive seam movement. The odd delivery also kept low on the second day, making it very difficult for batters to build partnerships."

Goodbye Skipper!

Goodbye Skipper!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'. 'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue chip B-School audience that MBB stood for "Marwadi by birth"!' Shivanand Kanavi salutes Shashi Ruia, co-founder of the Essar group who passed into the ages on November 25, 2024 in Mumbai.

Ferry strikes New York dock; nearly 60 injured

Ferry strikes New York dock; nearly 60 injured

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Nearly 60 people were injured, two critically, when a ferry carrying hundreds of office-going commuters from New Jersey crashed into a pier as it was docking in Lower Manhattan during the morning rush hour on Wednesday.

Shaheen Afridi dropped for Pakistan's must-win Test

Shaheen Afridi dropped for Pakistan's must-win Test

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Head coach Jason Gillispie said Shaheen Afridi understands the "situation" and the break will give him quality time with his family.

Gulf tour: Indian naval ships dock at Abu Dhabi

Gulf tour: Indian naval ships dock at Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The two warships have docked at a UAE port as part of a rare Gulf tour to foster maritime goodwill with the Arab nations.

PHOTOS: China takes a BIG leap; accomplishes 1st space docking

PHOTOS: China takes a BIG leap; accomplishes 1st space docking

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

The Shenzhou 8 spacecraft silently coupled the Tiangong 1 module more than 343 km above earth, in a manoeuvre carried live on state television.

Jaya Bachchan in the dock over false affidavit

Jaya Bachchan in the dock over false affidavit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Well-known actress turned Rajya Sabha member Jaya Bachchan is once again in the dock for allegedly swearing a false affidavit about the properties owned by her and her megastar husband Amitabh Bachchan.

SpaceX Crew-9 to fly with empty seats to bring back Sunita Williams

SpaceX Crew-9 to fly with empty seats to bring back Sunita Williams

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will launch no earlier than September 24, on the agency's SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station.

Russia Eyes India To Sell Small Nuclear Plants

Russia Eyes India To Sell Small Nuclear Plants

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The major advantages of such plants are no need of land to build the reactors, earthquake resistant, abundance of water for active or passive cooling.

All you must know about the Olympics surfing in Tahiti

All you must know about the Olympics surfing in Tahiti

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Surfing makes its second Olympic appearance at the Paris 2024 Games after a successful debut in Tokyo, with competition being held this time on the French Polynesian island of Tahiti.

First batch of Indian military personnel leave Maldives

First batch of Indian military personnel leave Maldives

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

There was no immediate confirmation from India's defence ministry on the withdrawal of the first batch of Indian military personnel from the Maldives as reported by the media in Maldives.

Divestment panel moots sale of Hooghly Docks

Divestment panel moots sale of Hooghly Docks

Rediff.com7 Feb 2003

The divestment commission on Friday recommended privatisation of Hooghly Dock and Ports by inducting a strategic partner after obtaining statutory clearances.

Navy's stealth guided missile destroyer INS Imphal commissioned

Navy's stealth guided missile destroyer INS Imphal commissioned

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

INS Imphal is the first warship to have been named after a city from the northeast, said Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Naval Command.

'Petty mindset': Rahul's I-Day celebrations seating triggers row

'Petty mindset': Rahul's I-Day celebrations seating triggers row

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Gandhi was seen sitting behind a few rows of seats, which were occupied by members of the Indian contingent that took part in the recently-held Paris Games.

2 arrested after BMW knocks down woman in Mumbai

2 arrested after BMW knocks down woman in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Police arrested two persons after a woman travelling on a scooter with her husband was fatally knocked down allegedly by a BMW car in Mumbai's Worli area in the early hours of Sunday, an official said.

4 US-Indian dock workers hospitalised after strike

4 US-Indian dock workers hospitalised after strike

Rediff.com25 May 2008

On a hunger strike for the last 11 days, Indian dock workers, who are demanding that they be allowed to stay in the United States till an inquiry against a company that allegedly exploited them is completed, have vowed to continue their stir even after four of them were hospitalised.

EPL: Everton win appeal to reduce points deduction

EPL: Everton win appeal to reduce points deduction

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The original points deduction meant Everton dropped from 14th in the standings into the relegation zone with four points. The club filed an appeal against the initial deduction, which they labelled "wholly disproportionate and unjust".

ICC suspends Hasaranga for two matches, Gurbaz fined

ICC suspends Hasaranga for two matches, Gurbaz fined

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

The ICC has suspended Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga for two matches and docked a fine of 15 per cent on the match fee of Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz for breaching its Code of Conduct during the third T20I in Dambulla.

What assurance did Jaishankar give to Maldives

What assurance did Jaishankar give to Maldives

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday concluded a crucial visit to Male, assuring the country's top leadership that the Maldives remains an important partner of India in maintaining peace, stability and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region.

HC relief for CPM MLA Mukesh in rape case; party defends actor

HC relief for CPM MLA Mukesh in rape case; party defends actor

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

As pressure mounted, the CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front seemed to be supporting Mukesh, taking a cautious wait-and-watch stance.