News for 'arms network'

30,000-40,000 terrorists still present in Pak: Imran Khan

30,000-40,000 terrorists still present in Pak: Imran Khan

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'We are the first government that has started disarming militant groups. This is the first time it's happening. We've taken over their institutes, their seminaries. We have administrators there'

Security on high alert following Art 370 decision

Security on high alert following Art 370 decision

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The government has also told the state governments that "special care" should be taken of Jammu and Kashmir residents and students residing in their state.

NIA busts Pak-sponsored Al Qaeda module, arrests 9 men

NIA busts Pak-sponsored Al Qaeda module, arrests 9 men

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The module was also planning to carry out targeted killings in India and was in the advanced stage of procuring arms, including automatic rifles and pistols, ammunition and explosives to carry out the attacks, he said.

LAC standoff: IAF chief lauds 'air warriors' for prompt response

LAC standoff: IAF chief lauds 'air warriors' for prompt response

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The Indian and Chinese troops are engaged in a five-month bitter standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Major League Baseball hopes to break through in cricket-mad India

Major League Baseball hopes to break through in cricket-mad India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Baseball is one of several sports seeking a slice of the huge Indian market and its similarity with cricket, often called a religion in the country of 1.4 billion, could give it a head start, Major League Baseball (MLB) officials hope. MLB spent a decade and half studying the market before opening a sixth international office in New Delhi last year and was encouraged by the throwing, hitting and catching techniques that link America's pastime and India's obsession.

Who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first?

Who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'You will not have a vaccine for everyone initially.'

Jet offers 50% discount to defence personnel

Jet offers 50% discount to defence personnel

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

In a special gesture towards armed forces, Jet Airways has announced a 50 per cent discount on base fares for all serving and retired defence and paramilitary personnel and their families.

Russia rejigs military command structure

Russia rejigs military command structure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered a radical restructuring of the Russian armed forces command system with an aim to reform the Soviet-era military behemoth into a 'lean but mean' force capable of fighting the modern network centric warfare. The decree signed by Medvedev also aims to reform the logistic support system of the armed forces.

Naxalism baring its fangs in Kerala once more?

Naxalism baring its fangs in Kerala once more?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Intelligence inputs suggest that there is a meticulously-woven Maoist network in the jungle zones of Kerala

Taliban rejects peace talks; says fighting will continue

Taliban rejects peace talks; says fighting will continue

Rediff.com26 May 2016

An audio message has been released in Pushto, circulated by Taliban commanders, where Akhundzada said, "Taliban will never bow their heads and will not agree to peace talks," reports Dawn.

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

With cash shortage and plans going awry, the AirAsia owner is looking to cash out of the venture he built with Ratan Tata in 2013.

Anger over JK DIG's 'king size' life pics posted by son

Anger over JK DIG's 'king size' life pics posted by son

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The businessman son of Jammu and Kashmir DIG has created a row by sharing some photographs on a social networking site, in which the youth purportedly brags about the perks and privileges given by the government to his father.

Businessman who helped Udhampur terrorists missing

Businessman who helped Udhampur terrorists missing

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

A hunt has been launched for a businessman who is alleged to have paid money to Mohammed Naved Yakub, a Pakistani terrorist who was caught alive last week after the Udhampur terror strike in which two Border Security Force personnel were killed.

Jawan killed in gunbattle after CRPF foils terror attack on camp in J-K

Jawan killed in gunbattle after CRPF foils terror attack on camp in J-K

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The incident comes two days after Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists attacked an army camp in Sunjuwan area of Jammu, killing six people including five soldiers.

British Telecom to distribute UTV Movies in US

British Telecom to distribute UTV Movies in US

Rediff.com4 May 2009

A separate feed of UTV Movies, tailored for the US market, is being beamed out of India and is being delivered through BT's network, BT said. The communications solutions provider has signed a similar contract with NDTV for distributing its business and lifestyle channels -- NDTV Profit and NDTV Good Times.

Discovering India, Discovery style

Discovering India, Discovery style

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Until 2014, Discovery's channels were distributed as part of a joint venture with Multi Screen Media.

Exposed: Tunda's Dawood Connection

Exposed: Tunda's Dawood Connection

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Clifton, Block No 4, opposite Cafe Flow, Karachi. 6/A, Khyaban Tanzeem, Phase V, Defence Housing Area, Karachi. House 29, Street 22, P-6/2, Margalla Road, Islamabad. These are the three addresses Indian intelligence agencies have for Dawood Ibrahim, India's most wanted gangster.

Forget stone-pelters, there's a new kind of terror in Kashmir

Forget stone-pelters, there's a new kind of terror in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Using phones and computers to spread rumours, jihadis are waging a new, unconventional war.

Select Tech, US firm in JV

Select Tech, US firm in JV

Rediff.com28 May 2003

US-based network infrastructure major Enterasys Networks has signed a partnership agreement with Select Technologies, the networking arm of WeP Peripherals Ltd, to promote and distribute the company's products in the country.

India to get first dedicated rail freight corridor in December

India to get first dedicated rail freight corridor in December

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The double-line pilot section will be commissioned with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore.

Stealth destroyer INS Chennai commissioned

Stealth destroyer INS Chennai commissioned

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Built at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd in Mumbai, the ship's construction also marks the end of the Project 15A to build Kolkata-class guided missile destroyers.

How Pak is spinning a terror web in South India

How Pak is spinning a terror web in South India

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Following the elimination of LTTE, Pakistan-based terror groups are leaving no stone unturned to take advantage of the vacuum, and slowly recruiting youth for terror activities from South India. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

RailTel starts free public Wi-Fi service at Mumbai Central

RailTel starts free public Wi-Fi service at Mumbai Central

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The project was announced by Prime Minister in September.

UK park stabbing spree that killed 3 declared terrorist attack

UK park stabbing spree that killed 3 declared terrorist attack

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

A lone attacker, believed to be a Libyan refugee, went on a stabbing spree in a busy park in the southern English city of Reading, killing three people and injuring three others, the deadliest terrorist incident to strike Britain since 2017 London Bridge attack.

If our army wants to avoid the fate of Saddam's army...

If our army wants to avoid the fate of Saddam's army...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

'... it must network its battlefield units quickly, securely, robustly,' notes Ajai Shukla.

How you can gift Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding

How you can gift Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Just contribute to one of the seven charities chosen by them.

Railways in talks with Reliance Jio on tower use

Railways in talks with Reliance Jio on tower use

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Indian Railways is in talks with Reliance Jio Infocomm to allow the Mukesh Ambani-led telecom major's use of its towers. The aim is seamless mobile and internet connectivity for passengers along the 67,368-km of tracks. The Railway Board has entrusted its RailTel Corporation arm to work on the modalities with Jio. The Jio tie-up is expected to bring down its telecom bill by at least 35 per cent from this financial year.

Future Group acquires Nilgiris for Rs 300 crore

Future Group acquires Nilgiris for Rs 300 crore

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Future Consumer Enterprise Ltd, the food and FMCG arm of Kishore Biyani-led Future Group, on Friday acquired south India-based convenience store chain Nilgiris for nearly Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion).

Reliance accelerates efforts to roll out 4G services: Ambani

Reliance accelerates efforts to roll out 4G services: Ambani

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Officials of Reliance Jio Infocomm claimed to have achieved broadband speeds on their networks that are 10-12 times faster than 3G services.

India needs 'SMART' policing to maintain law and order: Modi

India needs 'SMART' policing to maintain law and order: Modi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Advocating the concept of 'SMART' policing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said a country which has an efficient intelligence network does not need any arms and ammunition to run the government.

Beware of Xi's secret army!

Beware of Xi's secret army!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

India, Taiwan and countries with large numbers of Tibetans, Uyghurs and overseas Chinese will be prominent among those that witness elevated United Front activity, notes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RAW officer.

Imran's remarks show frustration; no 3rd party role in Kashmir: MEA

Imran's remarks show frustration; no 3rd party role in Kashmir: MEA

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

"Our position has been clear and consistent on Kashmir... It is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan," the MEA said. The US President had repeated his offer to 'help' resolve the issue on Tuesday.

Bengal is an ideal investment destination: Mukesh Ambani

Bengal is an ideal investment destination: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Complimenting West Bengal government, Mukesh Ambani said, "We have got all the approvals in a time-bound manner."

Despite big talks, India is miles away from digitisation

Despite big talks, India is miles away from digitisation

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

India must change approach and have better access to networks to fulfil its digitisation dream.

Bodo miliant killed in encounter in Assam

Bodo miliant killed in encounter in Assam

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

A joint team of army and police gunned down hardcore militant Elion Daimary alias Engarlang affiliated with the Bodoland mutant.

UNSC sanctions Islamic State's South Asia Branch

UNSC sanctions Islamic State's South Asia Branch

Rediff.com15 May 2019

IS-Khorasan was sanctioned for its links with Al Qaeda and involvement in several deadly attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan that killed over 150 people.

Antony for strategy to fight cyber attacks

Antony for strategy to fight cyber attacks

Rediff.com10 Nov 2007

With the country's armed forces and defence establishments making strides to become network-centric, Antony said cyber attacks would pose a major threat. He said with terrorist and non-state actors clandestinely acquiring sophisticated cyber technology, this threat could be more ominous.

Yogurt brand Epigamia gets a Deepika investment boost

Yogurt brand Epigamia gets a Deepika investment boost

Rediff.com14 May 2019

As part of the deal, Padukone will own equity in Drum Foods.

Star to invest Rs 20,000 cr to expand sports coverage in India

Star to invest Rs 20,000 cr to expand sports coverage in India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The network also unveiled a new brand identity for Star Sports across six channels and has renamed all the ESPN channels, subsequent to the buyout of ESPN Inc's stake in their 16 year old joint venture ESPN STAR Sports.

How footprints of Indian-origin corporate honchos are expanding

How footprints of Indian-origin corporate honchos are expanding

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The footprints of Indian-origin corporate executives at multinationals is expanding, with Sandeep Kataria taking over the reins of footwear major Bata as its global chief executive officer. From FMCG majors to IT titans, Kataria joins the league of Indian-origin executives who have climbed the highest echelons of corporate across diverse sectors globally. From Nooyi to Pichai to Nadella, the list of such people at the helm of multi-billion dollar enterprises is long.