News for 'General Kapoor'

Ranveer Singh's hottest kiss? VOTE!

Ranveer Singh's hottest kiss? VOTE!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Is Ranveer's hottest kiss with Deepika Padukone or Anil Kapoor?

Army not surprised at Kashmiris in Taliban

Army not surprised at Kashmiris in Taliban

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

In a startling revelation, an Army intelligence report had recently claimed that Jammu and Kashmir was facing a clear threat from groups of Kashmiri youths, who have been trained by the Taliban and Al-Qaeda in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir to carry out terror activities on Indian soil.

Going to war will cost China and Xi dear

Going to war will cost China and Xi dear

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'How Xi Jinping will withdraw the aggression and justify it to his Communist party in case of a negotiated settlement might be his biggest headache.' 'Unless he is ready to gamble on an armed conflict, whose outcome given India's battle-readiness and determination is always uncertain,' observes Virendra Kapoor.

Will Bihar be a cakewalk for Nitish-NDA?

Will Bihar be a cakewalk for Nitish-NDA?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The Opposition grand alliance is proving to be a non-starter, with senior RJD leaders reluctant to be ordered about by an immature and entitled Tejashswi, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Chaudhary conveyed the message to Shetty through an e-mail.

Interested in stocks? Watch Scam 1992!

Interested in stocks? Watch Scam 1992!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The insatiable greed for money and power is too large, too repugnant to thwart. And no one epitomised that better than Harshad Mehta, notes Dhruv Munjal.

2024: Modi is going nowhere

2024: Modi is going nowhere

Rediff.com24 May 2021

It is too early to write Narendra Modi's political obituary, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Rajiv Gauba replaces Mehrishi as Home Secy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A total of 16 secretaries have been appointed to various central government departments.

Bengal outcome will have national repercussions

Bengal outcome will have national repercussions

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Never before in the history of the Republic has an election in the state mattered so much as it does now, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Covid doesn't stop superstars from shooting!

Covid doesn't stop superstars from shooting!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Shooting is underway for Amitabh Bachchan's Goodbye, Shah Rukh Khan's Pathan, Salman Khan's Tiger 3 and Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan's Adipurush among other films.

Time for Modi to win over the farmers

Time for Modi to win over the farmers

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Statesmanship requires that the prime minister himself reaches out to those amassed at the Singhu and Ghazipur borders. Modi should be able to win over this domestic front with sheer compassion, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Madhu Kapur writes to YES Bank shareholders

Madhu Kapur writes to YES Bank shareholders

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

She urges them to vote against majority of resolutions at AGM.

Why the Congress is on the back foot

Why the Congress is on the back foot

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Given that the RGF is a family-controlled trust, why would the Congress defend it every time someone accuses it of wrong-doing?' asks Virendra Kapoor.

PIX: Salman, Shah Rukh's greatest phobias!

PIX: Salman, Shah Rukh's greatest phobias!

Rediff.com26 May 2016

We decided to have some fun imagining potential phobias of Bollywood's biggest stars and here are the results.

Is it risky to have a baby after 35?

Is it risky to have a baby after 35?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

There is a greater risk of miscarriage and stillbirth in women who are older than 35 years, warns Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj.

Stree Review: A Trick Movie

Stree Review: A Trick Movie

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'Not only are the concerns expressed in Stree (patriarchy, consent, prejudice against women) mere excuses to touch our 'sentimental hotspots', the movie itself is a few tricks cobbled together,' says Sreehari Nair.

Modi's Surgical Strike

Modi's Surgical Strike

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Modi seems to have an innate faith in his capabilities to handle the myriad challenges confronting the nation and would rather manage the affairs of the nation as a CEO would of a large industrial-business empire, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Army war machine: Night-blind, old and unfit

Army war machine: Night-blind, old and unfit

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Systematic military intelligence analysis, of the kind that is routine in Rawalpindi and Beijing, would leave Pakistan and China with no doubts about India's military weakness. But the Indian public might miss the broader picture.

India for cordial ties with Pak, China: Army chief

India for cordial ties with Pak, China: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

After his doctrine of two-front war with Pakistan and China drew flak from across the border, Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor on Friday said India wanted to foster 'cordial and peaceful relations' with both the nations.

Price war: Fly AirAsia for Rs 5, IndiGo at Re 1!

Price war: Fly AirAsia for Rs 5, IndiGo at Re 1!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

AirAsia's Rs 5 basic fare offer has triggered competition and criticism from rivals, with market leader IndiGo launching a Rs 1 basic fare on AirAsia's inaugural routes and SpiceJet Chief Operating Officer Sanjiv Kapoor questioning the silence of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on the price war.

'The Chinese have not occupied Indian territory'

'The Chinese have not occupied Indian territory'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said on Tuesday there have been "no occupation" of Indian territory by Chinese troops. "Quite a large number of these reports are not correct. I am trying to assure everyone here and to the nation that there have been no major issues of Chinese transgressions so to say. They come upto certain areas. We also have our perceived Line of Control upto where we also go. There have been no occupation of Indian territory," Kapoor told reporters.

Why Owaisi's rise in Bihar is cause for concern

Why Owaisi's rise in Bihar is cause for concern

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Owaisi's five seats in Bihar's Muslim-majority Seemanchal region ought to ring alarm bells, observes Virendra Kapoor.

How actor Rekha inspired this fashion designer

How actor Rekha inspired this fashion designer

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

'(Actor) Rekha has seen me since I was born.' 'She has been a huge inspiration in my life as a designer.'

Army's plan to induct civilians evokes mixed response

Army's plan to induct civilians evokes mixed response

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The experts said adequate care must be taken before implementing what is being touted as a "game-changer".

Pak does not wish peace in India: Army

Pak does not wish peace in India: Army

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor today said Pakistan was following a "dichotomous policy" in fighting terrorism -- operating against militants within the country and "perpetuating terror" in India.

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.

US recovers stolen TN idol worth $1 million

US recovers stolen TN idol worth $1 million

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The two-and-a-half-foot idol was looted from the Sivan Temple in Tamil Nadu's Sripuranthan village.

'80 pc army tanks are night blind. It's a concern'

'80 pc army tanks are night blind. It's a concern'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

"There are projects already in the pipeline for ensuring the kind of night vision capability that some of our adversaries have. It takes at least three to four years and some of the projects are likely to fructify in the next year or so," Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor said.

Advertisers feel the heat of Bollywood drug abuse probe

Advertisers feel the heat of Bollywood drug abuse probe

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Advertising agencies admitted that conversations had begun with their clients to exercise restraint while using brand endorsements featuring film actors whose names appeared in the probe.

'Tainted' Gen Prakash proceeds on leave

'Tainted' Gen Prakash proceeds on leave

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

"Lieutenant General Avadesh Prakash has taken leave for ten days beginning Tuesday," senior Army officers said in New Delhi amidst speculation that he was asked to proceed on leave by Army chief General Deepak Kapoor.

The method behind Digvijay's campaigns

The method behind Digvijay's campaigns

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

'Praise me, condemn me, but do not ignore me. Given that the Congress party has a whole army of office-bearers, a vast majority of Indians would find it hard to name even a couple of them. But you can bet that they will readily recall the name of one general secretary: Digvijay Singh. Fame and notoriety being two sides of the same coin for present-day politicians, Singh would not mind being abused by the 'aam aadmi' so long as he enjoys a fair recall value.'

We are keeping all options open: Indian Army

We are keeping all options open: Indian Army

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

"Movement of Pak troops has been factored in India's planning. We are keeping all options -- diplomatic, economic and, as last resort, fighting option -- open," the army chief told media persons. "There is no need for any kind of hysteria; there is no cause for concern for us," Gen Kapoor added.

As inflation dips, RBI must continue slashing rates: India Inc

As inflation dips, RBI must continue slashing rates: India Inc

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The RBI had lowered policy rates by 0.50 per cent between January-March to prop up economic growth.

'Pakistan's terror camps are existing and active'

'Pakistan's terror camps are existing and active'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Terror infrastructure in Pakistan is 'existing and active', according to Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor, who puts the number of terror camps there between 30 and 50. "Pakistan seeks to convey an impression that it is taking action against terrorists and their infrastructure but the infrastructure is still active," said Kapoor. Kapoor said there were some other camps which were not located along the LoC but possibly in certain other areas.

Delhi man arrested for leaking Udta Punjab online

Delhi man arrested for leaking Udta Punjab online

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The arrest was made after it was found that Dipak Kumar was linked to illegal torrent upload of the movie. He was arrested following the questioning by the cyber cell of the police, said Mumbai Police's Cyber Police Station..

The inside story of the YES Bank feud

The inside story of the YES Bank feud

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The fight between Madhu Kapur, widow of bank's co-founder Ashok Kapur, and current Managing Director and CEO Rana Kapoor is not about money.

PIX: Saif-Kareena's star-studded Delhi reception

PIX: Saif-Kareena's star-studded Delhi reception

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The Daawat-E-Walima held at a plush Aurangzeb Road bungalow was attended by the capital's swish set.

Delhi CM Kejriwal's power bill: Rs 91,000 in 2 months!

Delhi CM Kejriwal's power bill: Rs 91,000 in 2 months!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The electricity bill of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Civil Lines residence was about Rs 91,000 for the months of April and May, according to an RTI reply.

Mumbai attack was a test on India's patience: Army

Mumbai attack was a test on India's patience: Army

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

The terror attacks on Mumbai was a test of India's patience and the Army is ready to face any challenge posed by terrorism, Army chief General Deepak Kapoor said today.

Israeli army chief in Delhi

Israeli army chief in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Israel's Army Chief Major General Avi Mizrahi is on a three-day visit to India beginning Tuesday to enhance the already-growing defence ties between the two countries. General Mizrahi, the Ground Forces Chief of the Israeli Defence Forces who flew in to New Delhi is scheduled to meet Indian Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor later in the day, defence ministry sources said.