News for 'Abdul Kalam'

ED quizzes Gehlot's son Vaibhav for 8 hours in forex violation case

ED quizzes Gehlot's son Vaibhav for 8 hours in forex violation case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The federal agency issued a summons to Vaibhav Gehlot (43) last week, asking him to appear before the investigating officer of the case at its headquarters on A P J Abdul Kalam Road here under the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act.

Assam: Violence cotinues, indefinite curfew in Kokrajhar

Assam: Violence cotinues, indefinite curfew in Kokrajhar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

One person was killed and another injured in fresh violence on Thursday in the Bodoland Territorial Administered Districts in Assam as authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in Kokrajhar town. Unidentified people shot dead one Nirisun Basumatary, at Telipara in Kokrajhar district on Thursday morning, police sources said.

Infosys Science Foundation honours winners

Infosys Science Foundation honours winners

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam felicitated the six winners.

Management students should study terror factors

Management students should study terror factors

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

In the wake of terrorist attacks in the capital and other parts of the country, former President APJ Abdul Kalam on Monday asked management students to study the factors behind scourge and launch a national campaign against the menace.

President concludes historic visit to Myanmar

President concludes historic visit to Myanmar

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

The high point of the President's visit was the signing of three important agreements in natural gas, satellite-based remote sensing and promotion of Buddhist studies.

Dhananjoy's brother makes last minute plea to SC

Dhananjoy's brother makes last minute plea to SC

Rediff.com12 Aug 2004

The West Bengal government scheduled the hanging of Dhananjoy Chatterjee, convicted of raping and murdering a 14-year-old girl in her Kolkata home, on August 14 after President A P J Abdul Kalam rejected his mercy plea.

President invites Sehwag for tea

President invites Sehwag for tea

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

He will be among 2,500 people, including eminent bureaucrats, top police officials, noted journalists, politicians and diplomatic corps, who will gather on the picturesque lawns of Rashtrapati Bhavan for the 'At Home' function.

People's President is treated badly in India too

People's President is treated badly in India too

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

'We as citizens should be bothered about how a former President is treated. It is about the institution of the Presidency and not about any individual.'

President to visit J&K next month

President to visit J&K next month

Rediff.com25 May 2003

He may address a convocation at the Jammu University, meet some individuals in Srinagar and visit a school, sources said.

How soil from TN village contributed to Chandrayaan mission

How soil from TN village contributed to Chandrayaan mission

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

This is the third time that Tamil Nadu has supplied the necessary soil to the Bengaluru headquartered space agency for performing the tests for its ambitious Moon missions.

Relatives of 54 POWs meet Prez

Relatives of 54 POWs meet Prez

Rediff.com2 Oct 2005

NDA to seek President's intervention

NDA to seek President's intervention

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

The Bharatiya Janata Party said on Monday that the National Democratic Alliance would seek the intervetion of President A P J Abdul Kalam to prosecute all those involved in the 1984 anti-sikh riots.

India test-fires Agni-V nuke missile with 5000-km range amid tensions at LAC

India test-fires Agni-V nuke missile with 5000-km range amid tensions at LAC

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The test-firing of the missile from the Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast came amid India's lingering border row with China.

President expresses concern over Mamta's health

President expresses concern over Mamta's health

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

A Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesman said the President had talked to the chief minister two days ago also on the same issue.

Investigation into security breach in Kochi

Investigation into security breach in Kochi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Sources said gunmen of VIP guests are normally not allowed into the area.

'Will Never Regret Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Agitation'

'Will Never Regret Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Agitation'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

'We were not protesting for a wage hike or provident fund. We were protesting for the safety of the larger population. There is no personal gain.'

Concerned well-wishers enquire call up Naidu

Concerned well-wishers enquire call up Naidu

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

President Abdul Kalam and Union Home Minister L K Advani will call on him on Friday.

ED questions Rahul Gandhi for 5th day

ED questions Rahul Gandhi for 5th day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The probe pertains to alleged financial irregularities in the Congress-promoted Young Indian Private Limited, which owns the National Herald newspaper.

Brazilian president gets Nehru award

Brazilian president gets Nehru award

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

Lula arrived in India with a large business delegation to forge closer "strategic" and trade ties between the two emerging powerhouses.

Leaders appeal for communal harmony

Leaders appeal for communal harmony

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

The Lok Sabha speaker also expressed shock and sorrow over the loss of innocent lives in the explosions.

President signs Office of Profit Bill

President signs Office of Profit Bill

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

The legislation was sent to Kalam on August one after Parliament re-enacted it without any changes.

Nano computers: IBM may partner India

Nano computers: IBM may partner India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

President A P J Abdul Kalam has favoured India and IBM jointly developing and marketing nano computers.

President hails India's victory

President hails India's victory

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

President A P J Abdul Kalam congratulated Dravid for leading his team to a series win.

'I did not receive papers on Afzal's mercy plea'

'I did not receive papers on Afzal's mercy plea'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Kalam had sent Guru's mercy plea to the home ministry for its views.

Prez poll: Sena hints at backing Pratibha

Prez poll: Sena hints at backing Pratibha

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

"We will not support Kalam. He has lost place in my heart," Sena supremo Bal Thackeray said.

Shekhawat has history on his side in Prez polls

Shekhawat has history on his side in Prez polls

Rediff.com27 May 2007

So far, all those Vice-Presidents who ran for the Presidency, have been successful in reaching Raisina Hill.

Gulzar, Ganguly, Dravid get Padma awards

Gulzar, Ganguly, Dravid get Padma awards

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

A distinguished jurist and former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, 75-year-old Venkatachaliah was presented the prestigious Padma Vibhushan by President Kalam.

Meerut cinema gets threat allegedly from LeT

Meerut cinema gets threat allegedly from LeT

Rediff.com15 May 2007

The letter states plans to eliminate Sonia Gandhi and President Kalam.

UNPA will now consult experts on nuclear deal

UNPA will now consult experts on nuclear deal

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

The key UNPA meet has decided to consult experts on the controversial Indo-US nuclear deal.

Govt attacking Anna to divert attention from Lokpal: Kejriwal

Govt attacking Anna to divert attention from Lokpal: Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

Denying reports that Anna Hazare had close connections with the late Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha leader Nanaji Deshmukh, key Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said it was part of Congress' "tactics" to divert attention from the Lokpal Bill.

Vote: Who is the most admired of them all?

Vote: Who is the most admired of them all?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Seven of the 30 most-admired people on the planet are Indians. Now, isn't that cool?

The life and times of the 'People's President'

The life and times of the 'People's President'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

A timeline of his life and times as India's pre-eminent defence scientist and one of the country's most popular Presidents

The President thanks rediff readers

The President thanks rediff readers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

President Kalam has sent a personally drafted letter to rediff.com, personally thanking our readers for the goodwill gesture

President lauds ISRO

President lauds ISRO

Rediff.com5 May 2005

ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C6, carrying India's remote sensing satellite CARTOSAT-1 and a micro satellite HAMSAT, blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Thursday.