News for 'The Indian Navy'

Navy Personnel Rehearse For Republic Day Parade

Navy Personnel Rehearse For Republic Day Parade

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Indian Navy personnel rehearse for the Republic Day parade at Raisina Hill, Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi, December 28, 2023.

Rajnath calls Coast Guard a 'wall of trust' after Operation Sindoor

Rajnath calls Coast Guard a 'wall of trust' after Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Coast Guard's role during Operation Sindoor and highlighted its importance in national security on the occasion of its 50th Raising Day.

Revenge on mind in WPL! UPW, MI face off for 2nd time in 3 days

Revenge on mind in WPL! UPW, MI face off for 2nd time in 3 days

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Winless in the first three outings, the Warriorz opened their account on Thursday, beating defending champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets, and they are set to face each other for the second time in three days.

Indian Women Create Their 1983 Moment

Indian Women Create Their 1983 Moment

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

If the men of 1983 gave India a reason to dream, the women of 2025 could give it something rarer -- the courage to live that dream in full daylight, under an open sky that finally belongs to them, points out Prem Panicker.

'There Will Always Be Heartburn'

'There Will Always Be Heartburn'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court will also hear similar pleas related to permanent commission from the Indian Navy, followed by the Indian Air Force and Coast Guard.

Navy veterans jailed in Qatar get 60 days to appeal

Navy veterans jailed in Qatar get 60 days to appeal

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The eight jailed former Indian Navy personnel in Qatar have been given 60 days' time to appeal against the varying prison terms handed by a Qatari court last week that came following commutation of their death sentences, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

WPL: Litchfield's efforts in vain as Giants survive Warriorz scare

WPL: Litchfield's efforts in vain as Giants survive Warriorz scare

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Australian batter Phoebe Litchfield's commanding knock of 78 off just 40 balls went in vain as Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 10 runs in a high-scoring Women's Premier League match, Navi Mumbai, on Saturday.

El Clasico comes to Navi Mumbai!

El Clasico comes to Navi Mumbai!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The battle between Real Madrid and Barcelona is more than just football--it's a collision of legacies, philosophies, and the relentless pursuit of greatness.

T20 World Cup 2026: Debutants Who Could Write History

T20 World Cup 2026: Debutants Who Could Write History

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

New faces with big dreams. These players are set to step onto the T20 World Cup stage for the first time.

'Part of life': Freed Navy veteran on missing daughter's wedding

'Part of life': Freed Navy veteran on missing daughter's wedding

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

"It happens. It's part of our lives," retired Indian Navy commander B K Verma who has returned from Qatar says with stoicism while talking about his daughter's wedding that he could not attend.

Indian Navy teams join Lanka flood rescue ops; toll reaches 193

Indian Navy teams join Lanka flood rescue ops; toll reaches 193

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The Indian contingent of more than 300 navy personnel was assisting in the relief, with divers searching the brackish waters and medical teams seeing patients in makeshift tents set up at shelters.

DC vs UP Warriorz: Fixing flaws key to WPL win

DC vs UP Warriorz: Fixing flaws key to WPL win

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Delhi Capitals, the losing finalists of the first three seasons, have not made an ideal start under the new leadership of Jemimah Rodrigues. It is still early days but Rodrigues and Co. would be desperate to get their campaign back on track.

After 54 Years Humans Head To The Moon

After 54 Years Humans Head To The Moon

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

For the first time, there will be an Indian connection to a crewed Moon mission.

WPL: RCB's Nadine de Klerk sinks MI with last-over heroics

WPL: RCB's Nadine de Klerk sinks MI with last-over heroics

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by three wickets in Women's Premier League match.

Indian Navy saves 33 as Cyclone Mora kills 9 in Bangladesh

Indian Navy saves 33 as Cyclone Mora kills 9 in Bangladesh

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Despite low casualty figure, the storm left behind a trail of destruction as thousands of people lost their houses.

2 aircraft carriers, 35 jets: Navy conducts mega operation

2 aircraft carriers, 35 jets: Navy conducts mega operation

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

It is the first mega exercise involving the two aircraft carriers after induction of the indigenously-built INS Vikrant in September.

Navy appoints 1st woman commanding officer in naval ship

Navy appoints 1st woman commanding officer in naval ship

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The Indian Navy has appointed the first woman commanding officer in a naval ship in sync with its philosophy of 'all roles-all ranks' for female personnel, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Friday.

Navy, IAF deployed to fight Mhadei fires in Goa

Navy, IAF deployed to fight Mhadei fires in Goa

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The fires that have broken out in Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa are being kept under control through the joint efforts of the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and the forest department, state minister Vishwajit Rane said.

After MI heist, RCB face star-studded UP Warriorz

After MI heist, RCB face star-studded UP Warriorz

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to build on those gains when they take on a star-studded UP Warriorz in the WPL in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

WPL: RCB's Vastrakar sidelined for two weeks

WPL: RCB's Vastrakar sidelined for two weeks

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

In absence of Pooja, RCB handed the responsibility of bowling to new recruits -- England left-arm spinner Linsey Smith, Arundhati Reddy and de Klerk as they managed to keep the opponents to 154-6.

It's official! RCB to play two IPL games in Raipur

It's official! RCB to play two IPL games in Raipur

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

The Justice Cunha Commission which was constituted to investigate the June 4 stampede, had reportedly concluded in its report that the "design and structure" of the stadium were "unsuitable and unsafe" for mass gatherings

Why 2026 Is Crucial Year For India's Military

Why 2026 Is Crucial Year For India's Military

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'The tools of warfare are changing. The MoD must deepen its engagement with technology thinkers that can present compelling visions of where warfare may be heading.'

8 Indians among 9 rescued from capsized ship off Oman coast

8 Indians among 9 rescued from capsized ship off Oman coast

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Thirteen Indians are among the 16-member crew of a Comoros-flagged oil tanker that went missing after it capsized off the coast of Oman, the country's maritime authority said.

From Retired Out To Match Winner: Harleen's Epic Comeback!

From Retired Out To Match Winner: Harleen's Epic Comeback!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Less than 24 hours after being retired out, Harleen Deol bounced back with a blistering 64 not out from 39 balls to power UP Warriorz to victory.

When Indian Soldiers Went Through Hell

When Indian Soldiers Went Through Hell

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Can Imperial Japan be forgiven for what it did to Indian soldiers it was supposed to protect as PoWs?

What binds Kapil, Dhoni, and now Harmanpreet?

What binds Kapil, Dhoni, and now Harmanpreet?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Harmanpreet Kaur has now joined the pantheon of legends, becoming only the third Indian captain to lift an ODI World Cup trophy.

Monitoring movements of Chinese ships: Navy chief

Monitoring movements of Chinese ships: Navy chief

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The Indian Navy has given assurances to the government that it will become 'Atmanirbhar' (self-reliant) by 2047, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Saturday.

WPL 2026: Can DC carry winning momentum forward?

WPL 2026: Can DC carry winning momentum forward?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

On a high after beating RCB, Delhi Capitals aim for strong showing against Gujarat Giants

T20 WC warm-up: Kishan blasts 20-ball 50, India outplay SA

T20 WC warm-up: Kishan blasts 20-ball 50, India outplay SA

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

India put on a commanding performance to beat South Africa by 30 runs in their T20 World Cup warm-up clash at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on Wednesday.

India's Latest Submarine: Sneak Preview

India's Latest Submarine: Sneak Preview

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

INS Vaghsheer is a silent predator on the prowl...

Navy boosts coastal anti-submarine ops with launch of 2 new warships

Navy boosts coastal anti-submarine ops with launch of 2 new warships

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The two anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited were launched by Neeta Chaudhari, wife of Chief of Air Staff of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari.

Oscar winner Keeravani to lead music for R-Day mega cultural show

Oscar winner Keeravani to lead music for R-Day mega cultural show

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The broader theme of the performance will be -- 'Swatantra Ka Mantra - Vande Mataram' and 'Samriddhi Ka Mantra - Viksit Bharat', officials said.

BrahMos Test Signals Battle Ready Bharat

BrahMos Test Signals Battle Ready Bharat

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

'The missile hit its designated target with pinpoint accuracy, reaffirming India's ability to deliver decisive long-range precision strikes.'

Cargo ship with 15 Indians hijacked off Somalia

Cargo ship with 15 Indians hijacked off Somalia

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Indian Navy's mission deployed platforms responded swiftly to a maritime incident in the Arabian Sea involving the hijacking on board a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier, a Navy spokesperson said.

WPL Season 4 schedule: MI meet RCB in opener

WPL Season 4 schedule: MI meet RCB in opener

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

In a first for the tournament, the WPL final will not be played over the weekend, but on Thursday, February, probably to avoid a clash with the men's T20 World Cup, which begins the same week in India and Sri Lanka.

Navy successfully test-fires anti-ship missile

Navy successfully test-fires anti-ship missile

Rediff.com18 May 2022

This firing is a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in niche missile technology. Navy said.

Kaamya Karthikeyan, 17, Makes History!

Kaamya Karthikeyan, 17, Makes History!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Kaamya Karthikeyan, a Class 12 student, is the youngest woman in the world to scale the seven highest peaks across seven continents.

Army, IAF, Navy Promised Faster Defence Buys

Army, IAF, Navy Promised Faster Defence Buys

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'Currently, it takes between two and three years to formulate the request for proposal for procuring specific military equipment for the armed forces. It should not be this way.'

Navi Mumbai airport opening pushed back by 2 months

Navi Mumbai airport opening pushed back by 2 months

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The entire construction of the Navi Mumbai airport project is expected to be completed in five phases.

India Fire Warning Shot Before T20 World Cup

India Fire Warning Shot Before T20 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

A mouth-watering India-South Africa warm-up at the D Y Patil stadium did exactly that, igniting anticipation and hopes among fans.