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Short Service Commission with Indian Navy

Short Service Commission with Indian Navy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

The Indian Navy offers Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Logistics Cadre of Executive Branch

Indian Navy to get 'Teg' next year

Indian Navy to get 'Teg' next year

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Russia on Thursday commenced sea trials of the India Navy's first of the three advanced stealth frigates in the Baltic Sea and the first of these warships will be delivered by early next year.

Women's WC: India suffer injury blow in rain-marred Bangla game

Women's WC: India suffer injury blow in rain-marred Bangla game

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Rain forces abandonment of India's match against Bangladesh; Rawal injury scare for hosts

Chak De! Men In Blue Extend Warm Wishes To Harman & Co

Chak De! Men In Blue Extend Warm Wishes To Harman & Co

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Head coach Gambhir, captain Gill, men's squad send best wishes to Harmanpreet-led side for Women's World Cup final

Where The Victims Of The Kanishka Terror Attack Are Not Forgotten

Where The Victims Of The Kanishka Terror Attack Are Not Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Names and names and names and names... 329 in all. Some Indian. Some Canadian. Some British. Berry. Gupta. Jain. James. Bhatt. Beauchesne. Chatlani. Enayati. Lougheed.... Vaihayasi Pande Daniel visits Ahakista, Ireland, home to the memorial for the worst terrorist atrocity in India's history.

'One more game to go and we'll give our best'

'One more game to go and we'll give our best'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur was at a loss for words after her team stormed into the Women's ODI World Cup final but she did make a point to say that the players have already set their sights on the summit clash and are determined to "give their best" against first-timers South Africa.

Indian navy well equipped to meet any threat : Navy Chief

Indian navy well equipped to meet any threat : Navy Chief

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Indian navy well equipped to meet any threat : Navy Chief

How criticism inspired Harman & Co past 'chokers tag'

How criticism inspired Harman & Co past 'chokers tag'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

When there was constant criticism, Harman and Smriti kept the team together: Neetu David

Tri-service chiefs agree to disagree on integrated commands

Tri-service chiefs agree to disagree on integrated commands

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The divergent views on the proposed theater commands was visible at a two-day military conclave at the Army War College, Mhow, with Air Chief Marshal AP Singh cautioning against implementing the plan in a hurry while Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi asserted that his force is committed to it.

What Was The Need To Play Pakistan?

What Was The Need To Play Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Operation Sindoor has not yet been formally called off. What was the crying need to send a team when it was known that there could be a match with Pakistan? asks Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Sri Lankan navy opens fire on Indian fishermen, 5 hurt

Sri Lankan navy opens fire on Indian fishermen, 5 hurt

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Five Indian fishermen were injured, two seriously, in an incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy near Delft Island, prompting India to summon the acting high commissioner of Sri Lanka and lodge a strong protest. The incident occurred during the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen, with three others sustaining minor injuries. The Indian Consulate in Jaffna is providing assistance to the fishermen and their families.

Lotus-Inspired Mumbai Airport Set to Bloom

Lotus-Inspired Mumbai Airport Set to Bloom

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

NMIAL is spending close to Rs 18,000 crore to get the airport up and running.

'Harmanpreet can make way for Smriti as captain'

'Harmanpreet can make way for Smriti as captain'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

For greater good, Harmanpreet can make way for Smriti as captain: Shantha Rangaswamy

'It was all about...' Richa reveals success mantra

'It was all about...' Richa reveals success mantra

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

India's World Cup-winning team was built on trust and role clarity, feels dashing keeper-batter Richa Ghosh, who was assigned the finisher's role by head coach Amol Muzumdar.

Rajnath flags off strategic Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR

Rajnath flags off strategic Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR from the strategically located Karwar naval base in Karnataka, signifying India's commitment to regional maritime security. He also inaugurated newly developed infrastructure at the base, a key milestone under Project Seabird. The expansion of the naval base strengthens India's maritime security with cutting-edge facilities and advanced operational capabilities.

Trucker abduction: Khedkar's mother unleashed dogs on police team

Trucker abduction: Khedkar's mother unleashed dogs on police team

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The mother of a former IAS probationer is accused of helping suspects in a truck driver's abduction escape and unleashing dogs on police in Pune.

Blooper: Chinese fighter jet on Indian Navy ad

Blooper: Chinese fighter jet on Indian Navy ad

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

The Indian Navy got embroiled in a controversy on Sunday when in an advertisement released on the occasion of Navy Day (December 4), a Chinese fighter jet was featured instead of an Indian aircraft.

Stealth corvette INS Kamorta enters Indian Navy

Stealth corvette INS Kamorta enters Indian Navy

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

INS Kamorta is the first of the four ASW stealth corvettes designed by Indian Navy's in-house organisation, Directorate of Naval Design (DND), and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd, Kolkata, under Project 28.

'Unreal moment, to win a World Cup at home': Mandhana

'Unreal moment, to win a World Cup at home': Mandhana

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

India opener Smriti Mandhana said she was still struggling to process the magnitude of her team's achievement, calling it "unreal" after India claimed their maiden Women's World Cup title.

Tendulkar's tip to Harmanpreet on WC final eve...

Tendulkar's tip to Harmanpreet on WC final eve...

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

A night before the historic final against South Africa, the Indian women's team captain received a special phone call and it was none other than the history maker himself.

Renuka Thakur: Fulfilling Her Father's Dream With WC Glory

Renuka Thakur: Fulfilling Her Father's Dream With WC Glory

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'We are happy as our daughter has reached here today and we wish that all girls should go forward and pray to God to keep the youth away from drugs.'

Operation Brahma: IAF Planes, IN Ships Head For Myanmar

Operation Brahma: IAF Planes, IN Ships Head For Myanmar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Under the direction of the ministry of external affairs, the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts are being progressed in conjunction with Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and the National Disaster Response Force, the defence ministry stated.

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah's success is carved not just from talent and hard work, but from dreams, faith, and an unshakable spirit.

Indian Navy saves TN fishermen from Lankans

Indian Navy saves TN fishermen from Lankans

Rediff.com26 Jun 2011

An Indian Navy ship on a patrol turned out to be the saviour of a large group of fishermen from here when they were allegedly being chased by Sri Lankan naval men close to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), fisheries officials said in Rameshwaram.

How manifestation and belief powered India's WC triumph

How manifestation and belief powered India's WC triumph

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Rana said she had made a "note" on September 27 where she had drawn the World Cup and inscribed that India wold win the trophy this time around.

Modi unlikely to travel to Malaysia for ASEAN summit; Jaishankar to attend

Modi unlikely to travel to Malaysia for ASEAN summit; Jaishankar to attend

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

There is no official word on India's level of participation at the deliberations related to the summit.

Durand Cup: Real Kashmir crush NEROCA

Durand Cup: Real Kashmir crush NEROCA

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Real Kashmir produced a clinical display to defeat NEROCA FC 3-1 in a Group F match of the 134th Durand Cup football tournament

'Hopefully Pratika will be fine for semis'

'Hopefully Pratika will be fine for semis'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hoped that injured Pratika Rawal will be fit for the semifinal against Australia after the opener twisted her ankle while fielding and hobbled off the ground during the abandoned match against Bangladesh in the Women's World Cup, in Navi Mumbai, on Sunday.

Indian Navy foils pirate attack, kills two

Indian Navy foils pirate attack, kills two

Rediff.com29 May 2009

The attack on the Norwegian-owned merchant vessel -- M V Maud, flying the Liberian flag -- took place about 225 nautical miles east of Aden around 1300 hours on Thursday, the sources said.

'Never stop...' Harman's precious advice to youngsters

'Never stop...' Harman's precious advice to youngsters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

After winning the ODI World Cup title by beating South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2, 2025, Harmanpreet's advice to budding youngsters is: "Never stop dreaming. You never know where your destiny will take you."

At 6.5%, Indian Navy has more women than army and IAF

At 6.5%, Indian Navy has more women than army and IAF

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The percentage of women in the Army and the Indian Air Force is 0.56 and 1.08 respectively.

'Pressure on India..' NZ skipper ahead of crunch WC game

'Pressure on India..' NZ skipper ahead of crunch WC game

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

No illusions that India are favourites but we will look to control what we can: Sophie Devine

'Israel Doesn't Want Pakistan To Have Nuclear Weapons'

'Israel Doesn't Want Pakistan To Have Nuclear Weapons'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'If the Trump administration could gain access to the nuclear weapons, they would be satisfied -- at least they could control them.'

Indian Navy forces Chinese naval ship to retreat from Andaman

Indian Navy forces Chinese naval ship to retreat from Andaman

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Military sources said the research ship Shi Yan 1 forayed into Indian waters in September but was forced to retreat after it was suspected to be involved in spying.

Indian Navy's new ship commissioned at Norfolk

Indian Navy's new ship commissioned at Norfolk

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

With the induction of INS Jalashwa, formerly known as USS Trenton, was commissioned by Indian Ambassador Ronen Sen, marking an important milestone in the Indo-US relationship.

When Women In Blue Stayed At NRI Homes During Tours!

When Women In Blue Stayed At NRI Homes During Tours!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

There was no money, sponsors didn't make a beeline and foreign tours were an ordeal, but there were women of steel who believed in the old adage that "the show must go on." And Nutan Gavaskar was the first among equals, one of the torchbearers of the women's cricket movement in India back then in 1973.

India's batters surprised by extra bounce, admits Abhishek

India's batters surprised by extra bounce, admits Abhishek

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Abhishek Sharma admitted that India's batting unit was caught slightly off guard by the extra bounce and disciplined bowling in Australian conditions in the second T20I in Melbourne.

Indian Navy holds maiden 'Conclave of Chiefs' in Delhi

Indian Navy holds maiden 'Conclave of Chiefs' in Delhi

Rediff.com29 May 2015

In a first, Admiral RK Dhowan on New Delhi inaugurated the 'Conclave of Chiefs' on the sidelines of the Naval Commanders' Conference.