News for 'Gen Prakash'

Sukna accused Lt Gen's court martial in Guwahati

Sukna accused Lt Gen's court martial in Guwahati

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

The General Court Martial of Lt Gen Avadesh Prakash, indicted in Sukna land scam, will now take place in Guwahati instead of Manipur following his plea and the Armed Forces Tribunal has asked the Army to fix a new date for the trial, which was scheduled to start on June 15.

Sukna land scam: Lt Gen Rath moves HC

Sukna land scam: Lt Gen Rath moves HC

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Lt Gen P K Rath, who has been indicted along with former Military Secretary Lt Gen Avadesh Prakash in the Sukna land scam in Darjeeling, on Thursday approached the Delhi High Court against his court-martial order.

Gen V K Singh wants govt to appeal Rath verdict

Gen V K Singh wants govt to appeal Rath verdict

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Former army commander P K Rath, who was given a clean chit by Armed Forces Tribunal in the Sukna land scam, on Saturday said that the verdict had vindicated his stand while ex-army chief V K Singh demanded that the government should go for appeal against the military panel's judgement.

Gen Rath absolved of wrongdoing, V K Singh virtually indicted by army tribunal

Gen Rath absolved of wrongdoing, V K Singh virtually indicted by army tribunal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Virtually indicting former Army chief and Union Minister Gen V K Singh, the Armed Forces Tribunal on Friday quashed the court martial of Lt Gen P K Rath who was punished for his alleged role in a land dealing in West Bengal.

Shah, Doval, Rahul pay homage to Gen Rawat, wife

Shah, Doval, Rahul pay homage to Gen Rawat, wife

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Home Minister Amit Anilchandra Shah, National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday laid wreaths on the mortal remains of Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat.

Why Indian Corporates Lag In Buybacks

Why Indian Corporates Lag In Buybacks

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Many promoters still consider the cash in the company as their money and are averse to sharing this pie with minority investors, points out Akash Prakash.

Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance

Making Prabhas And Diljit Dance

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'Diljit and Prabhas are so similar -- very humble, down-to-earth, extremely shy introverts and at the same time, extremely talented guys.'

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The Padma Bhushan was conferred on 17 personalities including N Chandrasekharan, chairman of Tata Sons, Krishna and Suchita Ella of Bharat Biotech, Cyrus Poonawalla, Satya Nadella, chairman of Microsoft, Sunder Pichai, chairman of Google.

The Designer Who Dressed Rashmika, Tejasswi

The Designer Who Dressed Rashmika, Tejasswi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Soham Acharya presented his nature-inspired fashion collection at the ongoing FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

Masood Azhar's 3 nephews killed on entering India

Masood Azhar's 3 nephews killed on entering India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

He said the situation was made difficult for the terrorist organisations as a result Jaish chief Maulana Masood Azhar sent his nephews to carry out terror activities.

TMC to go solo in Bengal; Mahua Moitra, Yusuf Pathan on 42 LS names

TMC to go solo in Bengal; Mahua Moitra, Yusuf Pathan on 42 LS names

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Cricketer Yusuf Pathan will contest from the Baharampur Lok Sabha seat, whereas Kirti Aazd will fight from the Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency.

When Rashmika Brought The Stars To Earth

When Rashmika Brought The Stars To Earth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The stars make their presence felt at the sixth edition of the Lokmat Most Stylish Awards 2022.

Anoop Prakash: The ex-US Marine who now sells Harleys in India

Anoop Prakash: The ex-US Marine who now sells Harleys in India

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

The ex-Marine is on a mission to capture the Indian market for heavyweight bikes.

'China gained a lot over time, but...': General Naravane

'China gained a lot over time, but...': General Naravane

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

General Naravane said that the Chinese army has been trying to alter the status quo along the LAC in very 'small incremental steps' and over a period of time Beijing has gained a lot.

Sivi's music is for Gen-Next

Sivi's music is for Gen-Next

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

The film's soundtrack has vibrantly crafted tracks employing an impressive array of youthful vocals and modern genres of music.

Land scam: Tainted Lt Gen asked to stay in Delhi

Land scam: Tainted Lt Gen asked to stay in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Lieutenant General Avadesh Prakash, the former military secretary against whom court martial proceedings have been initiated by the Army in the Sukna land scam, has been attached to the Western Command and asked to stay in Delhi till further orders."Lieutenant General Prakash has been attached to the Western Command and asked to stay put in Delhi till further orders for summary of evidence is issued," a senior Army officer said on Tuesday.

What's Better? No-Cost EMI Or BNPL?

What's Better? No-Cost EMI Or BNPL?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Ultimately, the choice between no-cost EMI and BNPL depends on an individual's financial situation, preferences, and ability to manage repayments responsibly.

US should help India develop next-gen aircraft carriers: Expert

US should help India develop next-gen aircraft carriers: Expert

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Noted security expert Ashley J Tellis has said that it was imperative for India and the United States to collaborate on developing the former's naval capability by developing next-generation aircraft carriers.

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.

Modi asks BJP gen secys to prepare for state polls

Modi asks BJP gen secys to prepare for state polls

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Bharatiya Janata Party general secretaries and discussed organisational matters as also measures to strengthen the party ahead of assembly elections in some key states.

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The new Council of Ministers comprises of 25 Cabinet ministers, nine Ministers of State (Independent Charge) and 24 Ministers of State (MoSes).

V K Singh to attend INLD's Rewari rally tomorrow

V K Singh to attend INLD's Rewari rally tomorrow

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Former Army chief V K Singh will attend the rally organised by Haryana's main opposition party Indian National Lok Dal in Rewari on Thursday, the party's President Om Prakash Chautala has said.

All you need to know about Sitaram Yechury, CPI-M's new gen secy

All you need to know about Sitaram Yechury, CPI-M's new gen secy

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

An outstanding student, the Politburo member has emerged as a leader with considerable skills of political negotiations.

Army admits 'cover-up' in Sukna land scam

Army admits 'cover-up' in Sukna land scam

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

"There is a cover-up going on and we have to find out who is at the bottom of this," Additional Solicitor General Indira Jaising said about the land scam case in which Prakash and three other Generals have been indicted by a Court of Inquiry for giving a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) to a private realtor to construct an educational institute on a plot of land adjacent to Sukna army base in Darjeeling.

Sree: For lovers of action alone

Sree: For lovers of action alone

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

Sidhu offers explanation over Pak visit; Imran comes out in support

Sidhu offers explanation over Pak visit; Imran comes out in support

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

On his meeting with General Bajwa, the Congress leader said, "On his meeting with General Bajwa, Sidhu said, "I again want to make it clear that this meeting took place in Islamabad at a time when Gen Bajwa reached the venue of swearing-in ceremony." "He met me with enthusiasm after seeing me sitting in the first row. Immediately, he told me that they were making efforts to open the corridor from India's Dera Baba Nanak to Kartarpur Sahib, which is about 3 to 3.5 km in Pakistan, to facilitate the pilgrims to pay obeisance on the occasion of 550th 'Prakash Diwas' of Guru Nanak Dev ji."

India's heroes honoured for surgical strikes across LoC

India's heroes honoured for surgical strikes across LoC

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The awards were presented by Northern Army commander Lt Gen D Anbu at an investiture ceremony.

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.

Land Scam: Army moves in to punish 4 Generals

Land Scam: Army moves in to punish 4 Generals

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

The Indian Army on Monday decided to issue show cause notices to a top General and three other senior officers named in a land scam in Darjeeling, amidst speculation that soon-to-retire Military Secretary Lt Gen Avadesh Prakash may escape sacking.

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'It indicates the grooming of the party's new leadership.' 'It is also a signal to the states that these ministers represent.'

Army chief defends action taken in land scam

Army chief defends action taken in land scam

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Defending his move to initiate disciplinary action against former military secretary Lt Gen Avadesh Prakash in the Sukna land scam, Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said it was the 'best course of action' he took after analysing the facts of the case and on the advice of Union Defence Minister A K Antony.

48-hour long Pampore encounter ends, 3 terrorists killed

48-hour long Pampore encounter ends, 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The Pampore attack in Jammu and Kashmir "appeared to be" the handiwork of Lashkar-e-Tayiba terror outfit, Central Reserve Police Force Director General Prakash Mishra said.

General Sagat Singh: The Real Hero of the 1971 War

General Sagat Singh: The Real Hero of the 1971 War

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

'A great General who had become a legend in his lifetime.' 'India will not see the likes of Sagat Singh again.'

3rd wave may peak between Oct-Nov: Govt panel scientist

3rd wave may peak between Oct-Nov: Govt panel scientist

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

However, Covid infection can spread faster during the third wave if any new virulent variant of SARS-CoV-2 emerges, said Manindra Agarwal who is working with the Sutra Model -- the mathematical projection of the COVID-19 trajectory.

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.

Sinha appointed J&K governor

Sinha appointed J&K governor

Rediff.com2 May 2003

BJP leaders Kailashpati Mishra and Ram Prakash Gupta will go to Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh respectively. Governors have also been appointed for Punjab, Himachal and Rajasthan.

Here are Narendra Modi's 45 ministers

Here are Narendra Modi's 45 ministers

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Narendra Modi is expected to have a 45-member council of ministers who will take oath along with him on Monday evening. The council of ministers is expected to have 23 Cabinet ministers, 10 ministers of state with independent charge and 11 ministers of state, according to sources.

Veterans urge Prez to stop politicisation of forces

Veterans urge Prez to stop politicisation of forces

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The veterans said they chose to write to the President as he is the custodian of the Constitution as well as the supreme commander of the armed forces.

Review: Bicycle Thieves fails to impress

Review: Bicycle Thieves fails to impress

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Director Jimson Joy tries to combine an old-style narrative with so-called 'new gen' cinema in Bicycle Thieves, but fails to get it right.

Smriti Irani dropped from BJP's National Executive body

Smriti Irani dropped from BJP's National Executive body

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Hema Malini and Shaina NC have also been omitted from the group.