News for 'VVIP'

HAL chopper is now Siachen ready

HAL chopper is now Siachen ready

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Dhruv and LUH helicopters must supply provisions to, and evacuate casualties from Siachen Glacier posts like Sonam, which, at 20,997 feet, is the highest inhabited spot on the planet.

ED raids Vadra aides in graft probe related to defence deals

ED raids Vadra aides in graft probe related to defence deals

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

This is for the first time that Vadra's associates have been linked to alleged commissions received in defence deals by the ED.

Put Pappu Yadav back in jail: SC

Put Pappu Yadav back in jail: SC

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

The Supreme Court took serious exception to which in the former MP is being given special treatment at the Patna Medical College.

Police seize explosive-laden car in J&K

Police seize explosive-laden car in J&K

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

The explosives were found in a car in Doda district.

The Harley Davidson Fiasco :-) :) :)

The Harley Davidson Fiasco :-) :) :)

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Can you imagine having the privilege to own a Harley Davidson Street 750 and Harley Davidson Superlow and not knowing how to ride it? Weird right?

Tight security arrangements in Ayodhya

Tight security arrangements in Ayodhya

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

The funeral procession of the Mahant will start from Digambar Akhara and after taking a round of the town, the body\nwill be taken to Saryu river's banks, where it would be consigned to flames at the Tulsi Ghat around 1400 IST.

Former Pakistan President Musharraf survives assassination bid

Former Pakistan President Musharraf survives assassination bid

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf, facing treason trial, had a narrow escape when a powerful bomb went off on a road near his farmhouse on the outskirts of the city shortly after his convoy had passed.

Man who caught Bhatkal to guard Modi, Gandhi family

Man who caught Bhatkal to guard Modi, Gandhi family

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Senior IPS officer Vivek Srivastava was on Wednesday appointed as Inspector General in the elite Special Protection Group which guards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other VVIPs, including the Gandhi family.

Angry with 'VIP culture', passenger confronts with Union minister over flight delay

Angry with 'VIP culture', passenger confronts with Union minister over flight delay

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Union minister K J Alphons said that he was not responsible for delay.

ITBP awards medals to its four-legged soldiers

ITBP awards medals to its four-legged soldiers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

While seven-year-old Thunderbolt is part of the Animal Transport unit of the force, 'lifeline' of the force at high-altitude forward posts, three-year-old Sophia undertakes special sniffing operations to detect IEDs with her handler in Left Wing extremism hit areas of Chhattisgarh.

Goa tenure was a learning experience for me: Wanchoo

Goa tenure was a learning experience for me: Wanchoo

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Describing his tenure in Goa as a "learning experience", outgoing Governor B V Wanchoo has said that the coastal state would always hold a special place in his heart.

List of VIPs receiving security cover to be cut soon

List of VIPs receiving security cover to be cut soon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The National Democratic Alliance government will completely review the security provided to more than 150 VIPs by the previous United Progressive Alliance regime following completion of the upcoming budget session of Parliament.

Those linked to chopper deal got 'good positions': Parrikar

Those linked to chopper deal got 'good positions': Parrikar

Rediff.com8 May 2016

"Many people who had some links with Agusta, I am not saying illegitimate links, but some links with Agusta procurement and supply, were given good positions," Parrikar told PTI in an interview.

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

A century-old company -- that started as an infrastructure provider for large religious gatherings like the Kumbh Mela -- has expanded its role to keeping the premises of such gatherings litter-free.

AgustaWestland deal: Amit Shah targets Sonia again, poses questions to her

AgustaWestland deal: Amit Shah targets Sonia again, poses questions to her

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The deal was "put on hold" only in 2013 after corruption was "proved", he said adding the Congress chief should answer who was behind the delay.

Kejriwal dares BJP to arrest Sonia Gandhi in chopper scam

Kejriwal dares BJP to arrest Sonia Gandhi in chopper scam

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

He also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" on the issue.

Won't lose any money by scrapping chopper deal: India

Won't lose any money by scrapping chopper deal: India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

A day after terminating the tainted VVIP helicopter deal with AugustaWestland, the defence ministry has set in motion the process of encashing the bank guarantee of nearly Rs 1,700 crore furnished by the Anglo-Italian firm.

Uproar in RS after Swamy drags Sonia's name into chopper deal

Uproar in RS after Swamy drags Sonia's name into chopper deal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Sparks flew in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday after BJP leader Subramanian Swamy dragged Sonia Gandhi's name in the AgustaWestland helicopter bribery case

Meet the Brazilian guest on Republic Day

Meet the Brazilian guest on Republic Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

As someone with nostalgia for the good cheer and friendly feelings of Brazilian people, former Ambassador to Brazil B S Prakash can only hope that when they see on their TV screens their President being feted on Rajpath, they will sense India's goodwill for Brazil.

Hope to come back again, says Pele as he leaves Kolkata

Hope to come back again, says Pele as he leaves Kolkata

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

"I want to thank god for giving me the opportunity to travel this distance, for only the second trip of my life to India."

Ex-Arunachal CM Kalikho Pul 'commits suicide'

Ex-Arunachal CM Kalikho Pul 'commits suicide'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

He was found hanging at the chief minister's official residence which he was yet to vacate.

A-I, IA to lease 9 aircraft by Dec

A-I, IA to lease 9 aircraft by Dec

Rediff.com5 Aug 2003

Air-India and Indian Airlines will continue to take aircraft through the leasing route till its fleet acquisition comes through and have decided to take nine more planes by December.

Margaret Alva to be sworn in as Goa Governor on Saturday

Margaret Alva to be sworn in as Goa Governor on Saturday

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva will be sworn-in as Governor of Goa on Saturday after predecessor B V Wanchoo resigned last week. Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, Mohit Shantilal Shah will administer the oath of office to the Governor at Durbar hall of the Raj Bhavan at 6 pm on Saturday, according to a statement issued by the state government.

Chopper scam: Who is 'Family?', Jaitley asks Antony

Chopper scam: Who is 'Family?', Jaitley asks Antony

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday sought "clarification" from Defence Minister A K Antony as to why the "Family" mentioned in middleman Guido Haschke's statement before an Italian court in the VVIP chopper deal case is being given "another meaning".

Am no VIP, glad to be off no frisking list at airports, says Vadra

Am no VIP, glad to be off no frisking list at airports, says Vadra

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

The home ministry has asked the civil aviation ministry to go ahead with its plan to review the list of 33 categories of people, including the Dalai Lama and Vadra, who are currently exempted from frisking at airports in the country.

Gandhi's samadhi gets armed security

Gandhi's samadhi gets armed security

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

For the first time and just before the 67th Independence Day, the government has deployed "armed" security personnel to guard 'Rajghat' -- the memorial of the father of the nation and apostle of non-violence Mahatma Gandhi -- in the national capital.

Obama may depart India directly from Agra after Taj visit

Obama may depart India directly from Agra after Taj visit

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

President Barack Obama's schedule is likely to undergo a change and he may now depart from Agra instead of Delhi as authorities have examined the feasibility of his Air Force One aircraft landing in the city of Taj Mahal.

Rashtrapati Bhavan ready for Monday's big event

Rashtrapati Bhavan ready for Monday's big event

Rediff.com24 May 2014

There are more than 3,000 people on the guest list. The BJP is all set to stage a grand show for Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony on Monday.

US warns Pak of 'consequences' if there's terror attack during Obama's India trip

US warns Pak of 'consequences' if there's terror attack during Obama's India trip

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Ahead of President Barack Obama's India visit, the US has asked Pakistan to ensure that there is no cross-border terror incident during the trip and subtly warned of "consequences" if any such attack is traced back to the country.

Sikorsky bags Navy's Rs 6000 cr deal for 16 multi-role helicopters

Sikorsky bags Navy's Rs 6000 cr deal for 16 multi-role helicopters

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

United States manufacturer Sikorsky has bagged a Rs 6,000-crore contract for supplying 16 multi-role helicopters to the Indian Navy.

Sikorsky bags Navy's Rs 6000 cr deal for 16 multi-role helicopters

Sikorsky bags Navy's Rs 6000 cr deal for 16 multi-role helicopters

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

United States manufacturer Sikorsky has bagged a Rs 6,000-crore contract for supplying 16 multi-role helicopters to the Indian Navy.

Agusta case: HC seeks Tyagi's response on CBI plea against his bail

Agusta case: HC seeks Tyagi's response on CBI plea against his bail

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The CBI argued before the high court that each day Tyagi remained out on bail would lead to its line of investigation being "exposed" and "hampered" and the evidence could also be destroyed.

Agusta row: Swamy, Congress give notice for Privilege Motion in RS

Agusta row: Swamy, Congress give notice for Privilege Motion in RS

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Swamy gave notice in the Rajya Sabha for moving Breach of Privilege Motion against Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad over his remarks related to the AgustaWestland issue.

This Rs 55 crore wedding is like nothing you have ever seen!

This Rs 55 crore wedding is like nothing you have ever seen!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

NRI businessman Ravi Pillai spent Rs 55 crore on his daughter Dr Arathi Ravi Pillai's wedding to Adithya Vishnu, a doctor based at Asramam ground in Kollam on Thursday.

Over 2,500 cops to be deployed during Fadnavis swearing-in

Over 2,500 cops to be deployed during Fadnavis swearing-in

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

A strict vigil will be maintained during the swearing-in of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra chief minister at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Friday, with over 2,500 security personnel being deployed in and around the sprawling ground.

How the BJP has outwitted the Congress

How the BJP has outwitted the Congress

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

There are two national political parties in India, but only one of them seems to be any good at politics, says Mihir S Sharma.

Rio first Nagaland CM to take oath outside Raj Bhavan tomorrow

Rio first Nagaland CM to take oath outside Raj Bhavan tomorrow

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The venue holds significance as the announcement of Nagaland's statehood on December 1, 1963 was made from Kohima by the then president Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates India's longest rail-cum-road bridge

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates India's longest rail-cum-road bridge

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Modi along with Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also walked a few metres on the bridge.

In a first, special medals for ITBP canines, horses

In a first, special medals for ITBP canines, horses

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Workhorse 'Thunderbolt' and female dog 'Sophia' will be awarded the special medals.