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Ex-navy officer assaulted for sharing Uddhav cartoon

Ex-navy officer assaulted for sharing Uddhav cartoon

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

The incident took place around 11.30 am in Lokhandwala Complex area in suburban Kandivali, an official said.

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?

Elgar Parishad case: SC grants bail to Gautam Navlakha

Elgar Parishad case: SC grants bail to Gautam Navlakha

Rediff.com14 May 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to activist Gautam Navlakha in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

Indore retains 'cleanest city' tag for 7th time, cleanest state is...

Indore retains 'cleanest city' tag for 7th time, cleanest state is...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Indore bagged the cleanest city title for the seventh time in a row.

What Rajnath's UK Visit Means For India's Defence

What Rajnath's UK Visit Means For India's Defence

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy, which was earlier looking towards the US for design expertise, technical know-how and operational practices, is now considering the advantages of working with the Royal Navy.

SC approves Navlakha's house arrest, with strict conditions

SC approves Navlakha's house arrest, with strict conditions

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed jailed activist Gautam Navlakha's request for house arrest, saying prima facie there is no reason to reject his medical report.

The World's First Suicide Bomber

The World's First Suicide Bomber

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation. Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly towards the Sri Lankan military camp. A few moments later all of Jaffna heard a thunderous explosion that brought the complex crashing down in clouds of dust. Miller had given birth to a deadly tactic that Prabhakaran would employ time and again with devastating consequences to Sri Lanka -- and India. A fascinating excerpt from M R Narayan Swamy's must read new book, The Rout Of Prabhakaran.

167 dead in Wayanad landslides, 191 still missing; rescue ops continue

167 dead in Wayanad landslides, 191 still missing; rescue ops continue

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The death toll in the devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district rose to 167 on Wednesday, while 191 were missing even as the rescue teams intensified efforts to find survivors trapped under the debris on the second day of the search operations.

Bain to buy 90% stake in Adani Capital and Adani Housing for Rs 1,600 cr

Bain to buy 90% stake in Adani Capital and Adani Housing for Rs 1,600 cr

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The Adani group has exited the financial services business by selling its entire 90 per cent stake in Adani Capital and Adani Housing to private equity (PE) firm Bain Capital for Rs 1,440 crore. The total valuation of the Adani financial services business stands at Rs 1,600 crore. Gaurav Gupta, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Adani firms will hold the rest of the stake.

Wayanad rescuers fight crippling odds to move over 1,500 to safety

Wayanad rescuers fight crippling odds to move over 1,500 to safety

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The construction of a Bailey bridge to connect the landslide-hit areas, where several people are believed to be stranded, alongside the deployment of sniffer dogs and over 1,000 rescuers from Central and state emergency response teams conducting massive search operations, constitutes one of the largest rescue efforts in the Wayanad, devastated by a deadly calamity.

'No Intention Of A Takeover in British Telecom'

'No Intention Of A Takeover in British Telecom'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

'We operate in 16 countries already, and therefore adding the UK to it, and beginning a chapter in the European continent is the next step.'

Kerala landslides: 190 dead, search for missing continues

Kerala landslides: 190 dead, search for missing continues

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

As many as 190 people have died and over 200 injured in the massive landslides that hit Wayanad district two days ago, with the numbers expected to increase even more as rescuers unearth debris, the district administration said on Thursday.

Modi Firmly In Control Of Ministers

Modi Firmly In Control Of Ministers

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

The strong message from the prime minister is of continuity of policies he considers right with strong emphasis on execution, points out T N C Rajagopalan.

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'Modi must see how we live, what we have to do to educate our children.'

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

India has allocated Rs 1.72 trillion, or 27.67 per cent of the total defence budget to cater to modernisation of the country's arsenal. Modern militaries spend up to 50 to 60 per cent of their total defence budget so that they go into combat with superior weaponry and equipment.

Indigenously-built missile destroyer INS Imphal to be commissioned on Tuesday

Indigenously-built missile destroyer INS Imphal to be commissioned on Tuesday

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

It is the first warship to have been named after a city from the Northeastern region, the approval for which was accorded by the President in April 2019.

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'Mankind's experience, sharpness, and execution will make it happen. We are not going for short-term gains.'

Modi to embark on meditation at Kanyakumari rock memorial today

Modi to embark on meditation at Kanyakumari rock memorial today

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday embark on a near two-day meditation exercise at the famed Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, and the district has come under a thick security blanket following the high profile event.

Barge tragedy: 66 dead; Navy deploys diving teams to look for bodies

Barge tragedy: 66 dead; Navy deploys diving teams to look for bodies

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The Navy and the Coast Guard continued the search for the nine missing personnel from the barge and 11 from Varaprada even as hopes of finding more survivors of the Cyclone Tauktae fury receded, an official said.

SC orders Navlakha house arrest within 24 hours, with additional security measures

SC orders Navlakha house arrest within 24 hours, with additional security measures

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the NIA's application and ordered social activist Gautam Navlakha to be put under house arrest within 24-hours after shifting him from Taloja jail in Navi Mumbai.

Tension escalates as Iran seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

Tension escalates as Iran seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The MSC Aries was last seen on Friday, sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Dubai, according to The Times of Israel.

Lakshadweep MP unhappy with the navy

Lakshadweep MP unhappy with the navy

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'The navy and coast guard have not even come one nautical mile near the islands in distress.'

'They killed babies, they raped women. They kidnapped whoever they saw'

'They killed babies, they raped women. They kidnapped whoever they saw'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Everyone I know has somebody kidnapped or murdered by the terrorists.'

Elgar Parishad case: NIA opposes Navlakha's plea for house arrest in HC

Elgar Parishad case: NIA opposes Navlakha's plea for house arrest in HC

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Use of social media or the Internet by Navlakha could prove to be dangerous, NIA counsel, additional solicitor general Anil Singh, said while opposing the septuagenarian activist's plea that he be kept under house arrest.

26 navy sailors in Mumbai test positive for COVID-19

26 navy sailors in Mumbai test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

It is the first such case of a sizeable number of military personnel being treated for COVID-19. The Indian Army has reported eight cases of the deadly virus so far.

2000 policemen to stand guard in Kanyakumari during Modi's meditation

2000 policemen to stand guard in Kanyakumari during Modi's meditation

Rediff.com29 May 2024

All arrangements, including heavy security, are in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 45-hour stay at the famed Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari on Thursday, as he would sit on meditation at the place named after the revered Hindu saint.

Honda Navi review: Activa redesigned

Honda Navi review: Activa redesigned

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

MotorOctane took this fun bike for a spin around a fun place -- Imagica Adventure Park -- to tell you more about it.

Waze files plea for house arrest, NIA says he may abscond

Waze files plea for house arrest, NIA says he may abscond

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The NIA said in its affidavit that Waze's case was different from that of Varavara Rao accused in the Elgar Parishad case and while the latter had been granted medical bail, Waze was asking for continuing judicial custody in the form of house arrest.

'Scenes out of a Zombie film': Israel on beheading of babies by Hamas

'Scenes out of a Zombie film': Israel on beheading of babies by Hamas

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'There were bodies scattered everywhere, mutilated, women and children that were handcuffed and shot, executed, houses torched and burned, and people who were either burnt inside or suffocated'

SIT to probe Jarange's remarks against Fadnavis

SIT to probe Jarange's remarks against Fadnavis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The assembly also witnessed a brief adjournment after the ruling alliance members pointed to remarks of Jarange and alleged there was a conspiracy to create unrest in the state.

2 die as Cyclone Remal tears through Bengal, heavy rain to continue

2 die as Cyclone Remal tears through Bengal, heavy rain to continue

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The cyclone ravaged adjacent coasts of the state and Bangladesh between Sagar Island and Khepupara, near the southwest of Mongla in the neighbouring country, after its landfall process began at 8.30 pm on Sunday.

Small Indian company makes waves among navies

Small Indian company makes waves among navies

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

C2C DB Systems is tightly integrated into India's warship production eco-system.

Many US personnel hurt as Iran-backed terrorists fire missiles at Iraq airbase

Many US personnel hurt as Iran-backed terrorists fire missiles at Iraq airbase

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

US central command said that several US personnel are undergoing evaluation for "traumatic brain injuries" and at least one Iraqi service member was wounded in the attack.

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

It's Going To Get Hotter In India

It's Going To Get Hotter In India

Rediff.com22 May 2024

More than 80 per cent of Indians live in districts vulnerable to climate risks. Among these, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Bihar are the most vulnerable states to extreme climate events.

Housing sales up 83% year-on-year in 7 cities

Housing sales up 83% year-on-year in 7 cities

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Housing sales declined 23 per cent in April-June across seven cities compared with the previous quarter due to the second wave of the COVID pandemic, but witnessed an 83 per cent rise on an annual basis, according to JLL India. In its latest report, real estate consultant JLL India said that sales of residential properties stood at 19,635 units during April-June period of this calendar year. Sales of residential properties stood at 25,583 units in the January-March quarter of 2021, and at 10,753 units during April-June period of last year.

Navy's 2nd Scorpene-class submarine to be commissioned on Sep 28

Navy's 2nd Scorpene-class submarine to be commissioned on Sep 28

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

INS Khanderi, the second Scorpene-class submarine that can attack with torpedoes as well as tube-launched anti-ship missiles whilst underwater or on surface, was launched at the Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd in Mumbai in January 2017.

Navy submits Adarsh scam report to Antony

Navy submits Adarsh scam report to Antony

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Earlier, the Navy had informed the Central Bureau of Investigation that it had not given clearance for the construction of the building.

Uran terror alert: Navy calls off operation

Uran terror alert: Navy calls off operation

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

However, police said that based on the description given by some school children, who spotted the armed suspects on Thursday, their sketches were issued late last night.

ISRO will conduct first Gaganyaan test flight on Oct 21: Minister

ISRO will conduct first Gaganyaan test flight on Oct 21: Minister

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The test vehicle development flight (TV-D1) will be conducted at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh to test the crew module that is scheduled to house Indian astronauts during the human spaceflight late next year.