News for 'Indian Corps'

SBI, Corp Bank amongst best Asian banks

SBI, Corp Bank amongst best Asian banks

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

While State Bank of India with $78.88 billion in assets was among top 30 largest banks in Asia, Corporation Bank emerged as second strongest bank in the region, based on seven crucial financial parameters.

Coming soon: An 'agile, lethal, versatile' Indian Army

Coming soon: An 'agile, lethal, versatile' Indian Army

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

The Indian Army will move from a "command-based" deployment to a "theatre command" format where the "front" or the spearhead will be seamlessly integrated with resources in the "depth" or the rear, says RS Chauhan

CDS Is A China Specialist

CDS Is A China Specialist

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

In an army that favours officers who have spent the bulk of their service years doing counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir, General Anil Chauhan is that rarity: A China specialist who has logged plenty of service years along the Line of Actual Control and the McMahon Line with China.

LAC row: India, China agree on 3-step disengagement plan

LAC row: India, China agree on 3-step disengagement plan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The disengagement plan was discussed between the two sides during the 8th Corps Commander-level talks which were held on November 6 in Chushul.

Indian tanker seized by Iran released

Indian tanker seized by Iran released

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Iran on Thursday ordered a release of an Indian tanker seized by it in Persian Gulf while carrying crude from Basrah in Iraq and taken to its Bandar Abbas Port 24 days ago.

'Trying to take PoK will lead to war with China'

'Trying to take PoK will lead to war with China'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'They keep issuing statements to win a few rounds of applause.'

Yeh Hai India: It's Time For Lohri

Yeh Hai India: It's Time For Lohri

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Yeh Hai India series: Capturing the events and moods across our incredible country.

Ladakh standoff: No headway in 16th round of India-China talks

Ladakh standoff: No headway in 16th round of India-China talks

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

A day after the nearly 12-and-half-hour talks, the two sides, in a joint statement on Monday, reaffirmed that the resolution of the pending issues would help in the restoration of peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the region and enable progress in bilateral relations.

3 big-ticket divestments: Govt to sell stake in BPCL, SCI, Concor

3 big-ticket divestments: Govt to sell stake in BPCL, SCI, Concor

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

At the same time, the Cabinet approved reducing government's stake in select PSUs such as IOC to below 51 per cent while continuing to retain management control.

India, China in 'candid, in-depth communication'

India, China in 'candid, in-depth communication'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

China and India have maintained "candid and in-depth communication and coordination" to promote disengagement in areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh after the eighth round of talks to resolve the current standoff, the Chinese military said on Thursday.

Forex-starved Sri Lanka runs out of cash to buy fuel

Forex-starved Sri Lanka runs out of cash to buy fuel

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Sri Lankan government on Monday admitted that it has run out of cash to buy fuel as pumps in most filling stations across the country have run dry, exacerbating the deepening foreign-exchange crisis that has crippled the island nation's economy.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 9th day

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 9th day

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

In nine hikes, petrol price has gone up by Rs 5 per litre and diesel by Rs 4.87 a litre.

Indian is Democratic Party official

Indian is Democratic Party official

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

As treasurer of the Michigan Democratic Party, Ramesh Verma will oversee finances and supervise the work of the staff dealing with financial affairs of the party.

China, India should be partners rather than rivals: Chinese FM

China, India should be partners rather than rivals: Chinese FM

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'China and India have encountered some setbacks in recent years which do not serve the fundamental interests of the two countries and the two peoples'

Army pays tribute to first PVC awardee, Maj Somnath Sharma

Army pays tribute to first PVC awardee, Maj Somnath Sharma

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Army on Wednesday paid tributes to legendary war hero and its first Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Somnath Sharma who laid down his life while fighting tribal invaders from Pakistan in 1947.

2 Indians among 5 guards killed in Kabul attack

2 Indians among 5 guards killed in Kabul attack

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Both Indians were employed as security guards with American company DynCorp, official sources told PTI.

'Be extremely cautious of Xi Jinping'

'Be extremely cautious of Xi Jinping'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'We should not allow ourselves to be surprised in any manner in future on the border.'

Sebi allows QFIs to invest $1 bn in corp bonds

Sebi allows QFIs to invest $1 bn in corp bonds

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

To increase fund flow in the bond market, market regulator Sebi on Wednesday issued guidelines allowing overseas individual investors to invest up to $1 billion in corporate bonds and debt schemes of mutual funds without any lock-in period.

Pakistan pounds Indian posts again with rockets, mortar

Pakistan pounds Indian posts again with rockets, mortar

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

In the second ceasefire violation this week, Pakistani troops pounded Indian posts with mortar bombs and rockets and fired indiscriminately along Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.

Check Out 3 Standout DRDO Weapons!

Check Out 3 Standout DRDO Weapons!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Prominent in the DRDO's display are several artillery guns, armoured vehicles and tanks that underline a measure of success in developing these key weapons platforms for the army. Here are three systems that are headed for success.

Saluting General Raina's Vision and Courage

Saluting General Raina's Vision and Courage

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

General T N Raina was an iconic Indian military leader whose contributions to the nation should be more widely known, notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

No corporatisation of Indian Railways: Mamata

No corporatisation of Indian Railways: Mamata

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday ruled out corporatisation of the country's railroad network but said the private sector's participation can be considered for commercial use of railway land in areas like healthcare and \neducation institutions.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked once more

Petrol, diesel prices hiked once more

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

In 13 hikes, petrol price has gone up by Rs 7.11 per litre and diesel by Rs 7.67 a litre.

General Pande Takes Charge of The Army

General Pande Takes Charge of The Army

Rediff.com2 May 2022

General Manoj Chandrashekhar Pande viewed the Guard of Honour on Sunday, May 1, 2022, morning at South Block on assuming the office of Chief of the Army Staff.

Fitch says Indian oil cos are at 'risk'. Here's why

Fitch says Indian oil cos are at 'risk'. Here's why

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Struggling to meet budget targets, the government had in the just concluded fiscal asked cash-rich PSUs to pay second interim dividend as well as undertake share buyback.

Ganguly hints Manchester United may take over East Bengal FC

Ganguly hints Manchester United may take over East Bengal FC

Rediff.com24 May 2022

In what could be a game-changing move for the struggling East Bengal, EPL giants Manchester United may end up taking the ownership of one of oldest football clubs in the country.

Centre may sell 15% in Shipping Corp

Centre may sell 15% in Shipping Corp

Rediff.com29 Mar 2005

'China wants to keep pushing India'

'China wants to keep pushing India'

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'China doesn't want to settle the boundary dispute because that gives them a reason to pick a fight with India.'

Army chief reviews India's ops-preparedness in eastern Ladakh

Army chief reviews India's ops-preparedness in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Friday visited several forward areas in eastern Ladakh and carried out a comprehensive review of India's operational preparedness in the backdrop of its prolonged military standoff with China in the mountainous region.

Satyam to be stripped of corp governance award

Satyam to be stripped of corp governance award

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Satyam Computer Services, in the eye of a storm for financial wrong doings, will be stripped off the Golden Peacock Award -- the very laurel it used for trumpeting its corporate governance norms when the controversy broke out.

Pak troops violate ceasefire; fire at Indian posts

Pak troops violate ceasefire; fire at Indian posts

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Violating the ceasefire again, Pakistani troops targeted forward Indian posts along the Line of Control with rockets, mortars and resorted to heavy firing in Poonch district in the wee hours on Thursday.

Army chopper crash-lands in J-K's Udhampur, 2 pilots killed

Army chopper crash-lands in J-K's Udhampur, 2 pilots killed

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

"Today, during a training sortie in Patnitop area, Indian Army's Cheetah helicopter crash-landed in Shiv Garh Dhar area in the district," a Jammu-based defence spokesman said.

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Those Who Could Not Be Rashtrapati

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Two women candidates; Lok Sabha Speakers; Chief Justices; A Chief Election Commissioner; drafters of the Constitution; the RBI's first Indian governor; a farm leader who unsuccessfully contested four times; an iconic Bharata Natyam dancer...

Religious hardliners attack Yoga Day event in Maldives; 6 arrested

Religious hardliners attack Yoga Day event in Maldives; 6 arrested

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

In a statement, the police said that they were treating the incident as a serious issue, and the Serious and Organised Crime Department was investigating it with "utmost urgency."

12th hike, petrol, diesel to cost more

12th hike, petrol, diesel to cost more

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

In 12 hikes, petrol price has gone up by Rs 6.55 per litre and diesel by Rs 7.04 a litre.

'In a war there will be kills on either side'

'In a war there will be kills on either side'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'There is no such thing as ultimate survivability.'
'It's all comparative -- who outperforms, who uses tactics, who optimises technology to the best is what makes the difference.'

Indian techies to script Chevron's success story

Indian techies to script Chevron's success story

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

For the first time, Chevron Corp of the US, one of the largest global energy companies, will be recruiting from Indian institutes for its global operations.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 3rd consecutive day

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 3rd consecutive day

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

In all, petrol price has gone up by Rs 1.74 per litre and diesel by Rs 1.78 a litre in three days.

Pralay will not be part of India's nuclear deterrent

Pralay will not be part of India's nuclear deterrent

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Like the Shourya and Prahar missiles, the Pralay is powered by conventional solid fuel, and its payload is designed to carry only a conventional warhead.

'April 2020 status quo' on LAC could be discussed: China

'April 2020 status quo' on LAC could be discussed: China

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'We hope the Indian side will work with China to follow through the important consensus of our two state leaders, abide by relevant agreements and treaties to de-escalate the tension at the border'