News for 'Arun Prakash'

No final decision on Ram Lalla idol: Ayodhya temple trust

No final decision on Ram Lalla idol: Ayodhya temple trust

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The decision will be taken by the trust in consultation with Shankaracharya Vijayendra Saraswati and other seers, trust functionaries said.

Navy chief offered to quit after war room leak

Navy chief offered to quit after war room leak

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Admiral Prakash was in the Madhya Pradesh capital to inaugurate India's first National Sailing School.

The buck stops with me, says Naval chief

The buck stops with me, says Naval chief

Rediff.com6 May 2006

On the war room leak, Prakash said he was the one who had initiated the board of enquiry into the incident.

Arun Bajoria to sell 3 jute mills

Arun Bajoria to sell 3 jute mills

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Jute baron Arun Bajoria is on a selling spree. After deciding to sell India Jute to the Kajarias, Bajoria is divesting three mills in Andhra Pradesh.

India must pause before venturing into choppy waters

India must pause before venturing into choppy waters

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Realpolitik demands that India now crafts its own approach to counter China's Indian Ocean 'string of pearls' strategy and its new stance on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, says Admiral Arun Prakash (Retd).

Vij new chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee

Vij new chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

Gen Vij succeeds Air Chief Marshal S Krishnaswamy, who retires on Friday.

Navy to increase fleet strength

Navy to increase fleet strength

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

The navy will acquire several ships, submarines and aircraft besides developing infrastructure.

Can China and Pakistan launch a Kargil-like foray?

Can China and Pakistan launch a Kargil-like foray?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Army chief General V K Singh has spoken recently of Chinese troops in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. The impending American withdrawal from Afghanistan and the US-Pakistan divorce has the potential to destabilise the region. China may become more assertive in South Asia, feels Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

UK court hears arguments for Shankaran extradition

UK court hears arguments for Shankaran extradition

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

A Westminster magistrate court on Monday heard further arguments on India's plea for extradition of Ravi Shankaran, the main accused in the naval war room leak case. The arguments remained inconclusive.

War room leak: Extradition hearing of Shankaran deferred

War room leak: Extradition hearing of Shankaran deferred

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

A British court has deferred the hearing in the extradition case of Naval War Room leak accused Ravi Shankaran till October.

India to hold joint naval exercises with Russia

India to hold joint naval exercises with Russia

Rediff.com13 May 2003

The exercises will be held on May 22 and May 23.

Navy chief flies Mig-29 fighter

Navy chief flies Mig-29 fighter

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

From tractor accident to World record: Unbelievable story of Sumit Antil

From tractor accident to World record: Unbelievable story of Sumit Antil

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Indian javelin thrower Sumit Antil's path to Paralympic glory was paved with a 'sweet sacrifice' and several sleepless nights.

US offers 8 navy planes to India

US offers 8 navy planes to India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

Pakistan recently took delivery of eight P-3C Orion patrol aircraft from the US.

Arun Jaitley takes oath for new Rajya Sabha term

Arun Jaitley takes oath for new Rajya Sabha term

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

The finance minister could not take the oath earlier in Parliament due to his ill-health.

BJP suffers huge setback in UP, Cong-SP win more seats

BJP suffers huge setback in UP, Cong-SP win more seats

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) gave a huge blow to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance by winning 43 seats out of total 80 Lok Sabha seats of Uttar Pradesh, as per the Election Commission.

Naval war room case accused Shakaran held

Naval war room case accused Shakaran held

Rediff.com20 May 2010

In a major breakthrough in the Naval war room leak case, one of the main accused Ravi Shankaran, a close relative of the then Naval Chief Admiral Arun Prakash, was arrested in London. "He has been arrested by the police in London and is at present out on bail. We have moved papers for his extradition," Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ashwani Kumar told PTI.

Cop who tried to spy on Arun Jaitley in judicial remand

Cop who tried to spy on Arun Jaitley in judicial remand

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Chief metropolitan magistrate Vidya Prakash remanded Dabas in judicial custody till March 6 after Delhi Police told the court that he was no longer required for custodial interrogation.

Vice-Admiral Sureesh Mehta appointed navy chief

Vice-Admiral Sureesh Mehta appointed navy chief

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Vice-Admiral Sureesh Mehta is naval chief

US says Salaam Namaste to Hindi

US says Salaam Namaste to Hindi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

For decades, high school students in America have been able to take classes in Latin, Spanish, French and even German. But given a shifting global order and an increasingly diverse domestic population, high schools are finding it necessary to offer more 'exotic' options.

India, Muscat discuss defence cooperation

India, Muscat discuss defence cooperation

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

India and Oman held discussions in Muscat aimed at enhancing defence cooperation between the two countries.

UK seeks formal extradition request for Shankaran

UK seeks formal extradition request for Shankaran

Rediff.com9 May 2007

The request for a formal extradition plea could mean that Shankaran has been traced in Britain and his arrest is imminent.

Our problem is how to save the IPL: Arun Jaitley

Our problem is how to save the IPL: Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley believes that only politicians should work as the office bearers of the state associations so that they can rescue an important event like Indian Premier League from collapsing due to security concerns.

War room leak: CBI attaches properties of accused

War room leak: CBI attaches properties of accused

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Ravi Shankaran failed to appear before the probe agency for several months.

A salute to a US commander

A salute to a US commander

Rediff.com24 May 2006

First look on US Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Gary Roughhead in Mumbai.

War room leak: CBI raids 17 places

War room leak: CBI raids 17 places

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Rs 3,000-cr indigenous aircraft carrier

Rs 3,000-cr indigenous aircraft carrier

Rediff.com27 Nov 2004

The Indian Navy has started the construction -- at its Cochin shipyard -- of a totally indigenous aircraft carrier with a capacity of 25 aircraft.

Scorpene: Verma's threat cover up attempt,says BJP

Scorpene: Verma's threat cover up attempt,says BJP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

BJP demanded a probe against Verma and Naval chief Admiral Arun Prakash's close relative Ravi Shankaran in connection with the two cases.

'Navy will be leaner force with more punch'

'Navy will be leaner force with more punch'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

By 2015-20 the Indian Navy will be a three-aircraft carrier force with adequate surface and subsurface combatants.

Ganguly wins ONGC Cup

Ganguly wins ONGC Cup

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

He settled for a quick draw with Pavel Kotsur in the final round of the chess tournament.

Indian Navy commissions first UAV squadron

Indian Navy commissions first UAV squadron

Rediff.com7 Jan 2006

The Navy's Maritime Aerial reconnaissance capacity had been depleted recently after its Russian acquired IL-38 aircraft crashed and the longer range TU142 was dispatched to Russia for upgradation.

CBI heat on Navy war room leak case accused

CBI heat on Navy war room leak case accused

Rediff.com6 Jan 2008

The CBI has intensified its efforts to arrest and bring back Navy war room leak accused Ravi Shankaran, a kin of former navy chief Admiral Arun Prakash, to the country amid reports that the main accused may have attained a different passport and has been frequently travelling out of the UK.

Meet India's new Naval Chief

Meet India's new Naval Chief

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

He commanded the Western Fleet, known as the 'sword arm' of the Indian Navy, during India-Pakistan military standoff in 2001-02.

Warship INS Beas commissioned

Warship INS Beas commissioned

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

Warship INS Beas, an advanced guided missile frigate, was commissioned by the Indian Navy on Monday for deployment in security operations.

583 cadets join army as officers

583 cadets join army as officers

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

A total of 583 cadets joined the Indian Army as officers at a passing out parade amid tight security at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun on Saturday.

Israel-built ship commissioned in Indian Navy

Israel-built ship commissioned in Indian Navy

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

The Indian Naval Fast Attack Craft (INFAC T-82) can be used in counter insurgency, anti-smuggling, search and rescue operations too.

War room leak: Ravi Shankaran traced to Sweden

War room leak: Ravi Shankaran traced to Sweden

Rediff.com19 Aug 2007

He has been crisscrossing Europe without a valid passport as the external affairs ministry revoked his travel document in 2006.

'Time is running out'

'Time is running out'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

'No one is willing to give us a long-term assurance of funds,' says the naval chief.

'We have a long way to go'

'We have a long way to go'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

'The period after the end of the Cold War has seen a more coordinated use of the Indian Navy in conformity with some of our foreign policy objectives,' says Admiral Arun Prakash.

Top US General in India

Top US General in India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace heads a high-level tri-service now in India.