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Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Modi thanks Qatari Emir for release of Navy veterans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani for the release of eight Indian nationals, who were sentenced to death after being arrested in Doha in August 2022.

INS Surat, INS Udaygiri Ready To Protect India

INS Surat, INS Udaygiri Ready To Protect India

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the Indian Navy's new destroyer warship INS Surat and the Indian Navy's new frigate INS Udaygiri, in Mumbai, May 17, 2022.

Posting of 108 women Army officers as colonels underway, says govt

Posting of 108 women Army officers as colonels underway, says govt

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The Army is in the process of posting 108 women officers in the rank of colonel following a selection process, the government said in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

50 aircraft to take part in R-Day celebrations: IAF

50 aircraft to take part in R-Day celebrations: IAF

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

This will be the first Republic Day celebrations hosted at the ceremonial boulevard after Rajpath was renamed Kartavya Path last year.

Modi's Flawed Foreign Policy

Modi's Flawed Foreign Policy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

We should reassess what India's role in the world is and whether we are doing the right thing for ourselves, notes Aakar Patel.

TN fisherman injured as Navy fires on 'suspicious' boat, Stalin writes to Modi

TN fisherman injured as Navy fires on 'suspicious' boat, Stalin writes to Modi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

A Tamil Nadu fisherman on Friday sustained bullet injuries when the Navy "fired warning shots" in mid-sea and Chief Minister M K Stalin sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to prevent such incidents.

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

'Xi had already ordered Galwan when he met Modi in Chennai'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'My understanding is that by the time President Xi Jinping came for the Chennai summit [2019], he had already instructed his army to undertake the action in Galwan in the summer of 2020.'

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.

India Is Feeling Cold...

India Is Feeling Cold...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Glimpses from a cold north India.

When armed forces performed yoga

When armed forces performed yoga

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Indian Armed Forces around the country and beyond performed yoga to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

She's Just 18... And She's A Commercial Pilot!

She's Just 18... And She's A Commercial Pilot!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

As a 10 year old, it was what she dream of become. At 18, she achieved her dream.

'Chinese warship confronts Indian navy vessel'

'Chinese warship confronts Indian navy vessel'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

A Chinese warship confronted an Indian naval vessel shortly after it left Vietnamese waters in late July in the first such reported encounter between the navy's of the two countries in the disputed South China Sea.

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Rulers in New Delhi and their political aides in sensitive states like Tamil Nadu have to be doubly careful not to provoke a situation whose consequences may be much more than visible now to the naked eye, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

2 IAF aircraft on standby in Saudi to evacuate Indians from Sudan

2 IAF aircraft on standby in Saudi to evacuate Indians from Sudan

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Giving out the details, the ministry of external affairs said contingency plans for the evacuation of Indians have been put in place but any movement on the ground would depend on the security situation.

First batch of 278 stranded Indians evacuated from Sudan

First batch of 278 stranded Indians evacuated from Sudan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

India on Tuesday evacuated the first batch of 278 Indians from Sudan on board naval ship INS Sumedha and rushed in essential relief supplies for its remaining stranded citizens as ceasefire appeared to be holding in the strife-torn African country.

New Navy chief backs Maritime Theatre Command

New Navy chief backs Maritime Theatre Command

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Radhakrishnan Hari Kumar said on Friday that his force is fully capable of confronting any security threat and fully backed the ambitious tri-services reforms that included setting up of a maritime theatre command.

Yeh Hai India: Remember That Morning 18 Years Ago

Yeh Hai India: Remember That Morning 18 Years Ago

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

18 years ago, an angry sea wreaked havoc across coastal Tamil Nadu and the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

PM witnesses Indian Navy's might

PM witnesses Indian Navy's might

Rediff.com6 May 2006

Delayed Asian Games a blessing for silver-medallist Neha

Delayed Asian Games a blessing for silver-medallist Neha

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

When the Asian Games was delayed by a year owing to the COVID-19 situation in China, it wreaked havoc with the schedule of many athletes, but for Indian sailor Neha Thakur, it proved to be a blessing in disguise.

Admiral Hari Kumar takes charge as new Navy chief

Admiral Hari Kumar takes charge as new Navy chief

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

During his long and distinguished service spanning nearly 39 years, the Admiral has served in a variety of command, staff and instructional appointments.

The Chaiwalas Who Drive An Audi

The Chaiwalas Who Drive An Audi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

This enterprising duo sell tea from the boot of an Audi.

Defence forces halt Dhruv fleet ops after emergency landing incident

Defence forces halt Dhruv fleet ops after emergency landing incident

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

In the wake of the accident off the Mumbai coast two days ago, the defence forces have halted the operations of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv till the time investigators find the reason for the incident and precautionary checks are carried out.

India temporarily shifts embassy from Khartoum to Port Sudan

India temporarily shifts embassy from Khartoum to Port Sudan

Rediff.com2 May 2023

India has decided to temporarily relocate its embassy from the violence-hit Sudanese capital city of Khartoum to Port Sudan in view of the prevailing security situation in the African country.

Operation Kaveri: India brings back home 186 more citizens from Sudan

Operation Kaveri: India brings back home 186 more citizens from Sudan

Rediff.com1 May 2023

On Sunday, 229 Indians arrived in Bengaluru while 365 people reached Delhi the day before.

Can Navy Counter China In Indian Ocean?

Can Navy Counter China In Indian Ocean?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

New Delhi's regional partners in restraining a belligerent China -- primarily the US, Japan, Australia and Singapore -- would like the Indian Navy to lock down the Indian Ocean Region, while the other partners can focus on deterring the PLA (navy) in the South China Sea, explains Ajai Shukla.

Indian Navy eyes anti-submarine bombs

Indian Navy eyes anti-submarine bombs

Rediff.com31 Oct 2010

The defence ministry has issued a request to original equipment manufacturers and vendors for information on such bombs, which could be used by Navy's fixed-wing aircraft.

Officer and a Gentleman

Officer and a Gentleman

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Having known Vice Admiral Hari Kumar personally and professionally, Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd) wishedshim a fantastic tenure as Chief of the Naval Staff. Under his command may the Indian Navy grow in all dimensions as the nation strive to establish itself as a credible sea power in future.

Mizo Voters Signal Change On Horizon

Mizo Voters Signal Change On Horizon

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

For the Mizo people, tribal and family identity are important. But so are jobs, farmers' access to markets, roads, and health facilities for a young population where drugs are a big affliction.

Will Navy Choose Super Hornet or Rafale Marine?

Will Navy Choose Super Hornet or Rafale Marine?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

With inadequacies in the Russian MiG-29Ks that India bought to operate off the INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, the acquisition of a capable, long-range multi-role carrier-based fighters will be critical for India's naval power.

Vikrant: 'Multiple Celebration Of India'

Vikrant: 'Multiple Celebration Of India'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

In a record time of 13 years, the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant is now ready for formal induction into the Indian Navy.

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.

'Incredibly enriching': Modi takes sortie on Tejas jet

'Incredibly enriching': Modi takes sortie on Tejas jet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

"The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities, and leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential," he said.

Gas leak in INS Ranvir's AC compartment could be behind blast

Gas leak in INS Ranvir's AC compartment could be behind blast

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Eleven personnel, who sustained injuries in the incident, are being treated in Naval Hospital and none of them is critical.

Ukraine war underlines need to be self-reliant in defence needs: Rajnath

Ukraine war underlines need to be self-reliant in defence needs: Rajnath

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

In an address at the Navy Commanders' Conference, he said 'jointness' in operations will be critical in any future wars and restructuring of military commands and establishment of theatre commands is the way ahead.

Court asks NCB to file new affidavit in 2500 kg drug bust off Kerala coast

Court asks NCB to file new affidavit in 2500 kg drug bust off Kerala coast

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The court was considering the petition of the NCB seeking the custody of Pakistan national accused Zubair Derakshshandeh for five days from today.

Aircraft Carrier Ready For Navy Induction

Aircraft Carrier Ready For Navy Induction

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The fourth phase of sea trials for the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier was successfully completed on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

China Must Be Wary Of India's Poseidon

China Must Be Wary Of India's Poseidon

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The P-8I, which is widely acknowledged to be the world's most deadly LRMR-ASW aircraft, is a derivative of the Boeing 737-800 airliner, onto which a plethora of sensors and weaponry has been fitted.

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.

India brings home another 754 citizens from Sudan

India brings home another 754 citizens from Sudan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

While 392 people arrived in New Delhi in a C-17 heavy-lift aircraft of the Indian Air Force, another batch of 362 Indians were brought to Bengaluru.

Navy To Get Lethal BrahMos Missile

Navy To Get Lethal BrahMos Missile

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The new BrahMos missiles will be 'dual-role capable', which means warships can fire them at targets on land as well as at enemy warships.