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Pak captures 2 Indian boats, 170 marine commandos deployed off Guj coast

Pak captures 2 Indian boats, 170 marine commandos deployed off Guj coast

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The Pakistan maritime security agency apprehended 12 Indian fishermen and seized their two boats near the international maritime boundary on Sunday, a Porbandar-based non-government organisation claimed.

Marines' trial in India hits new snag: Italian president

Marines' trial in India hits new snag: Italian president

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has said the trial of two marines in India over the killing of two Indian fishermen has run into new "difficulty" because of upcoming general elections in that country.

EU-India summit fails to defuse row over Italian marines

EU-India summit fails to defuse row over Italian marines

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

India and the European Union have failed to arrive at any understanding on the four-year dispute involving two Italian marines accused of murdering two Indian fishermen

Chinese vessel near Male as India, Lanka, Maldives begin trilateral drill

Chinese vessel near Male as India, Lanka, Maldives begin trilateral drill

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

India has expressed concern about the movement of the Xiang Yang Hong 03 vessel in Indian Ocean waters and also prevailed on Sri Lanka to refuse permission for the ship to dock at Colombo port.

Coast Guard detains Pakistan fishing boat in Kutch

Coast Guard detains Pakistan fishing boat in Kutch

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

11 fishermen who were on board the Pakistani boat have been detained.

Will see if marine is fit enough to return to India: Italy

Will see if marine is fit enough to return to India: Italy

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The Italian government will see if one of the two marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen in 2012 is fit enough to return to India, Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni has said.

How armed forces are preparing for Cyclone Biparjoy

How armed forces are preparing for Cyclone Biparjoy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

All armed forces including the Army, the Navy, the Air Force and Indian Coast Guard have made necessary preparation to provide assistance to the local people of Gujarat.

Firing at sea: 2 Italian naval guards sent to police custody

Firing at sea: 2 Italian naval guards sent to police custody

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Two Italian naval guards charged with the killing of two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast were on Monday remanded to three-day police custody by a Judicial Magistrate at Karunagapally in this district.

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.

Italy mounts pressure on India to release its two marines

Italy mounts pressure on India to release its two marines

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Italy has mounted pressure on India to release its two marines, arrested for killing of two Indian fishermen off Kochi coast, claiming they were part of a Vessel Protection Detachment, which enjoys immunity under Italian laws.

Baltimore mishap: '1 Indian crew sustained minor injury, rest safe'

Baltimore mishap: '1 Indian crew sustained minor injury, rest safe'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

One of the 22 Indian crew manning a crippled cargo ship which collided against a bridge in Baltimore has suffered a 'minor injury' while the rest are all safe aboard the vessel, owners of the Singapore-flagged ship said on Wednesday.

Cyclone Dana: Lakhs evacuated; flights, trains suspended

Cyclone Dana: Lakhs evacuated; flights, trains suspended

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

As Cyclone Dana barrels toward the coasts of Odisha, threatening to impact nearly half of the state's population, the government is racing against time to execute a massive evacuation plan aimed at relocating about 10 lakh people in several coastal districts to safety. In West Bengal, the cyclone is set to bring heavy rainfall in several southern West Bengal districts, including Kolkata, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.

When Smoke Shrouded Washington

When Smoke Shrouded Washington

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Glimpses of Washington, DC, blanketed by haze and smoke caused by wildfires in Canada.

College girl found murdered in South Mumbai hostel

College girl found murdered in South Mumbai hostel

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

It was suspected that the woman had been sexually assaulted but it can be ascertained only after autopsy report is available, an official said.

Is Marin Cilic a one Slam wonder or the next big thing?

Is Marin Cilic a one Slam wonder or the next big thing?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Marin Cilic hit all the right notes in a dominant 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 win over Kei Nishikori in the US Open final on Monday but it remains to be seen if the big Croatian is another one Slam wonder or perennial threat.

When Europe's Leaders Met Zelenskyy

When Europe's Leaders Met Zelenskyy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis visited Irpin, near Kyiv, Ukraine June 16, 2022.

7 attempt to murder cases filed against Maratha quota protestors in Beed

7 attempt to murder cases filed against Maratha quota protestors in Beed

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Maharashtra police has so far registered 141 cases in connection with the violence during the Maratha quota agitations and arrested 168 persons, state Director General of Police Rajnish Seth said on Wednesday.

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'

Record 3,300 kg of drugs seized off Gujarat coast in major drug haul

Record 3,300 kg of drugs seized off Gujarat coast in major drug haul

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The drugs seized include 3,089 kilograms of charas, 158 kg of Methamphetamine and 25 kg of morphine.

Out with family to watch FIFA final, 3-yr-old falls to death

Out with family to watch FIFA final, 3-yr-old falls to death

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

A three-year-old boy died after he fell from the fifth floor of a club in south Mumbai where his family had gone to watch the FIFA World Cup final, a police official said on Tuesday.

When Biden Met Rishi, Charles

When Biden Met Rishi, Charles

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

On Monday, July 10, US President Joe Biden held meetings with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and King Charles III, in an overnight stopover in London.

Oppn warns of Russia-like mutiny if Mumbai police hires 'contractual cops'

Oppn warns of Russia-like mutiny if Mumbai police hires 'contractual cops'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Raising the issue in the legislative council, Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve said the control of police should be under the state government.

No compromise in Italian marines case: Antony

No compromise in Italian marines case: Antony

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Defence Minister A K Antony on Sunday said there was no question of any compromise with regard to the case relating to the two Italian marines who had allegedly shot dead two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast in February 2012.

India to acquire military hardware worth Rs 70,584 cr

India to acquire military hardware worth Rs 70,584 cr

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

India on Thursday approved capital acquisition of a plethora of indigenously-developed military hardware including indigenous BrahMos missiles, marine diesel engine, artillery gun system, electronic warfare suits and utility helicopters at a cost of Rs 70,584 crore as part of a mega procurement plan.

PIX! ATK Mohun Bagan set up semifinal clash with Hyderabad FC

PIX! ATK Mohun Bagan set up semifinal clash with Hyderabad FC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

ATK Mohun Bagan entered the semifinals of the Indian Super League with a win over Hyderabad FC in Kolkata on Saturday.

Navy holds mega exercise in Indian Ocean Region amid Chinese threat

Navy holds mega exercise in Indian Ocean Region amid Chinese threat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The biennial Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX) is aimed at 'validating and refining' the Navy's concept of 'operations' as well as to test overall combat capabilities, officials said on Tuesday.

Will there be a change of guard at Australian Open?

Will there be a change of guard at Australian Open?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Change might be afoot though, according to American great John McEnroe

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Havelock should be your destination for 2024. It is love at every sight!

Talibs. Refugees. The Fallen.

Talibs. Refugees. The Fallen.

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

A couple of days before American troops leave Kabul on Tuesday, August 31, images to remember from the Afghan capital and elsewhere...

How India enhanced its military might in 2023

How India enhanced its military might in 2023

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

India also went on an overdrive in expanding its military engagement with like-minded countries in its neighbourhood and beyond in the face of China's relentless attempts to become a regional hegemon and establish its primacy in South Asia.

Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A lady in a white salwar suit leads the chants of people holding both Indian and US flags.

Ukrainian Troops Head To Battle

Ukrainian Troops Head To Battle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

The region around Ukraine's capital continues to recover from Russia's aborted assault on Kyiv, which turned many communities into battlefields.

REVEALED: How Kasab Was Caught Alive!

REVEALED: How Kasab Was Caught Alive!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'We began hitting Kasab hard.' 'In the melee it struck me that the man we were beating to pulp should remain alive.'

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy, which regards itself as the 'net security provider' in the Indian Ocean Region, has also stepped up to the plate, with a warship stationed at all times off the Gulf of Aden for counter-piracy tasks. 91 Indian warships have been deployed in the region since 2008, patrolling high risk areas where piracy was rampant.

Weather left no time for vessel master, explains Afcons

Weather left no time for vessel master, explains Afcons

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Afcons Infrastructure, whose chartered barge P305 with 261 personnel at the Bombay High offshore oilfield was wrecked by cyclonic storm Tauktae earlier this week, on Thursday said the weather deteriorated rapidly and reached levels far worse than forecasts.

US airstrike hits plotter of another Kabul airport attack

US airstrike hits plotter of another Kabul airport attack

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

An explosion was reported in the capital city of Afghanistan. Sputnik reported citing local sources that the blast was the result of a rocket landing on a residential building near the Kabul airport and that it had killed a child,

India goes shopping for swarm drones, carbines, bulletproof jackets worth Rs 28,000 cr

India goes shopping for swarm drones, carbines, bulletproof jackets worth Rs 28,000 cr

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The defence ministry on Tuesday approved the procurement of military equipment and weapons worth Rs 28,000 crore that included swarm drones, carbines and bulletproof jackets.

Mumbai police file FIR against ex-top cop Param Bir for extortion

Mumbai police file FIR against ex-top cop Param Bir for extortion

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

The Mumbai police have registered an FIR against senior IPS officer Param Bir Singh, five other police personnel and two more persons for allegedly demanding Rs 15 crore from a builder to withdraw cases against him, an official said on Thursday.

Multi-agency military exercise held in Kutch to test India's combat readiness

Multi-agency military exercise held in Kutch to test India's combat readiness

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

India's combat capability and readiness to confront any multi-dimensional security threat was elaborately tested at a four-day mega military exercise conducted in the Creek sector of the Kutch peninsula that concluded on Monday, military officials said.

Drugs worth Rs 1900 cr seized in Gujarat since 2016; Rs 900 cr this year

Drugs worth Rs 1900 cr seized in Gujarat since 2016; Rs 900 cr this year

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad has seized drugs valued at over Rs 1,900 crore since 2016, and out of these, narcotics worth Rs 900 crore were recovered this year alone, officials said on Monday.