News for 'Manohar Parrikar'

Goa shows the way in child welfare

Goa shows the way in child welfare

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

SARS victim to be discharged today

SARS victim to be discharged today

Rediff.com18 Apr 2003

Goa CM set to win confidence vote

Goa CM set to win confidence vote

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Is Nuclear Deal PM Singh's Biggest Achievement?

Is Nuclear Deal PM Singh's Biggest Achievement?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The India-US nuclear deal was aimed at ending India's nuclear isolation and nuclear apartheid, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Goa withdraws mid-day meals

Goa withdraws mid-day meals

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

Junior's widow requests second post mortem

Junior's widow requests second post mortem

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

Julianna also asked that some organs of Junior which had been removed for medico-legal tests be returned to the family after the formalities were completed.

Goa encourages voluntary HIV testing

Goa encourages voluntary HIV testing

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

The state plans to have a referendum on making an HIV test mandatory before marriage.\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why The Speaker's Job Is Important

Why The Speaker's Job Is Important

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The Speaker is the final authority to take a call on cases of defection. Although this may not be an immediate concern now, but its occurrence in the future cannot be ruled out considering the volatile nature of politics, points out Rup Narayan Das.

Now, BJP neta counters Dhavalikar; says even sages offered the gods alcohol

Now, BJP neta counters Dhavalikar; says even sages offered the gods alcohol

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Days after a minister in the Manohar Parrikar-led government set off a controversy by denouncing "pub culture", a Bharatiya Janata Party leader has invoked mythology saying "pub and liquor are very much part of Indian culture" and opposed any move to ban them in the name of culture and religion.

Defence Is Key To India US Relationship

Defence Is Key To India US Relationship

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The China threat continues to resonate in the strategic partnership between India and the USA, points out Rup Narayan Das.

Half the babus will go to jail if scams are probed: Goa CM

Half the babus will go to jail if scams are probed: Goa CM

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Friday that half the government officials in the state administration would go behind bars if the "scams committed during the former Congress-led government" were to be investigated.

The HTT-40 now needs to fly full throttle

The HTT-40 now needs to fly full throttle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

HAL made its point against a sceptical Indian Air Force, which opposed the HTT-40 project, blocked funding, and imported an expensive Swiss trainer rather than backing the HTT-40.

Pramod Sawant to continue as Goa CM, leadership issues settled: BJP

Pramod Sawant to continue as Goa CM, leadership issues settled: BJP

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Desai's comments came amidst speculation doing the rounds in the political circles that Sawant will again be the chief minister of Goa.

How have Modi and his mantris fared?

How have Modi and his mantris fared?

Rediff.com27 May 2016

We ask you to rate the pradhan sevak and his ministers on four criteria: Vision. Execution. Efficiency. And their response to the public.

Vajpayee arrives in Goa for a holiday

Vajpayee arrives in Goa for a holiday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2002

The prime minister will be in the state for four days.

Ex-Goa CM Kamat leaves for Delhi amid rumours of joining BJP

Ex-Goa CM Kamat leaves for Delhi amid rumours of joining BJP

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

"I am leaving for Delhi on a business trip. It is purely personal," Kamat said before boarding the flight.

We may do in Agusta what we couldn't do in Bofors: Parrikar

We may do in Agusta what we couldn't do in Bofors: Parrikar

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said in the Lok Sabha that former Air chief S P Tyagi and Gautam Khaitan, both accused in the case, are "small people" who "simply washed their hands in a flowing ganga (of corruption)" and that the government will 'find out where the river was going'.

Goa Congress MLAs meet governor, stake claim to form govt

Goa Congress MLAs meet governor, stake claim to form govt

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The opposition party had earlier written to Sinha, staking claim to form the government on Friday and then again on Sunday.

Sacked Goa RSS chief blames Gadkari for his ouster, says Parrikar cheated voters

Sacked Goa RSS chief blames Gadkari for his ouster, says Parrikar cheated voters

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

A day after being booted out by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh from the post of Goa unit chief, Subhash Velingkar asserts that the Bharatiya Janata Party will pay dearly for his ouster.

Lt Gen JFR Jacob, 1971 Indo-Pak war hero, laid to rest

Lt Gen JFR Jacob, 1971 Indo-Pak war hero, laid to rest

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Lieutenant General (retired) Jacob Farj Rafael Jacob Jacob, who played a key role in the 1971 war which liberated Bangladesh from Pakistan, was laid to rest in New Delhi on Thursday.

Can This Techie Win Thiruvanathapuram?

Can This Techie Win Thiruvanathapuram?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Whether Rajeev Chandrasekhar wins or not, Thiruvananthapuram will likely never see such an interesting contest again.

Govt committed to One Rank One Pension: PM Modi

Govt committed to One Rank One Pension: PM Modi

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Days after protests by war veterans, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that his government was committed to One Rank One Pension.

U-17 World Cup: Here's why Goa is unlikely to get marquee matches

U-17 World Cup: Here's why Goa is unlikely to get marquee matches

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

One of the traditional hubs of Indian football alongside Kolkata and Kerala, Goa's chances of hosting marquee matches in the FIFA U-17 World Cup appear to have taken a hit owing to low attendance in the AFC U-16 event last year.

Uri Brigade Commander 'shifted out' after terror attack

Uri Brigade Commander 'shifted out' after terror attack

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Brigadier K Somashanker has been shifted out of the sensitive brigade, the sources said, adding that he will be out of the base base till the investigation into the strike is completed.

BJP hopes to ride high on nationalist plank in poll bound UP

BJP hopes to ride high on nationalist plank in poll bound UP

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The party also expects opposition parties to help its agenda by raising the issue of making the video footage of surgical strikes public.

INS Sindhuratna mishap: 7 naval officers found guilty

INS Sindhuratna mishap: 7 naval officers found guilty

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Seven naval officers were found guilty following a probe into the fire that occurred on board submarine INS Sindhuratna earlier this year, which left two personnel dead and led to the resignation of former Navy Chief Admiral DK Joshi.

32 years on, IAF gets first Tejas light combat aircraft

32 years on, IAF gets first Tejas light combat aircraft

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Thirty-two years after the project was sanctioned, the first indigenously-built Tejas Light Combat Aircraft was on Saturday handed over by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to the Indian Air Force, a red letter day for Indian defence and aerospace sector.

BJP's Pramod Sawant takes oath as Goa CM at 2 am

BJP's Pramod Sawant takes oath as Goa CM at 2 am

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

As per the power-sharing arrangement, Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party MLA Sudin Dhavalikar will be the deputy chief ministers.

EC issues notice to Akhilesh for bribery remark

EC issues notice to Akhilesh for bribery remark

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Prime facie finding him guilty of violating the model code, the commission asked him to respond by March 7 as to why action should not be taken against him.

PHOTOS: Nation remembers Mahatma Gandhi on his 68th death anniversary

PHOTOS: Nation remembers Mahatma Gandhi on his 68th death anniversary

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

The nation on Saturday remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 68th death anniversary with President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the country in paying homage to the Father of the Nation.

Building collapse in Goa claims 13 lives

Building collapse in Goa claims 13 lives

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

At least 13 people were killed as an under-construction five-story residential building collapsed in Cancona town of Goa on Saturday.

India now a 'major defence partner' of US

India now a 'major defence partner' of US

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and outgoing United States Defence Secretary Ashton Carter on Thursday finalised the "major defence partner" status to India which will fast-track cooperation and sharing of high-end American defence technology.

When Muhammad Yunus Spoke To India's Parliament

When Muhammad Yunus Spoke To India's Parliament

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Muhammad Yunus proved that he was neither an armchair economist nor a slogan mongering political activist, but a doer destined to do what Mahatma Gandhi said -- to remove every tear from every eye, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Country wants to know who benefited from corruption: Parrikar on chopper scam

Country wants to know who benefited from corruption: Parrikar on chopper scam

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Targeting the previous United Progressive Alliance regime over the controversial AgustaWestland deal, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said the ongoing probe will focus on those named in the Italian court judgement.

PIX: Taapsee, Sonakshi, LK Advani watch Baby

PIX: Taapsee, Sonakshi, LK Advani watch Baby

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

While Akshay gave the event a miss, his co-stars made sure to attend.

SC dumps Congress plea; clears decks for Parrikar to be Goa CM

SC dumps Congress plea; clears decks for Parrikar to be Goa CM

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the decks for oath taking of Manohar Parrikar as the chief minister of Goa by refusing the plea of Congress to stay the ceremony, saying the BJP has shown the support of 21 out of the 40 newly elected MLAs.

'Politics over surgical strike is an insult to the army'

'Politics over surgical strike is an insult to the army'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Former Defence Minister A K Antony tells Amit Agnihotri that Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's statement is an insult not only to the Indian Army but also the previous National Democratic Alliance government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee

AWESOME Vehicles, planes, on display at Defence Expo

AWESOME Vehicles, planes, on display at Defence Expo

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Let's take a look at some of the stunning exhibits: