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Titanic Director Reacts To Titan Tragedy

Titanic Director Reacts To Titan Tragedy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Titanic Director James Cameron has reacted to the demise of five individuals, who were aboard the submersible Titan that was destroyed in a 'catastrophic implosion' during an exploration dive to the wreckage of the Titanic.

Rajnath announces 10% quota for Agniveers in defence ministry jobs

Rajnath announces 10% quota for Agniveers in defence ministry jobs

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday approved a proposal to reserve 10 per cent of the job vacancies in the defence ministry for 'Agniveers' who meet requisite eligibility criteria.

18 fishermen caught in cyclone Phailin return to shore

18 fishermen caught in cyclone Phailin return to shore

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

State Revenue and Disaster Minister S N Patro said the men jumped from the trawlers and swam to safety at Ersama in Jagatsinghpur district.

Tri-services roped in for Kerala flood relief, top disaster body gets cracking

Tri-services roped in for Kerala flood relief, top disaster body gets cracking

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Chaired by Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha and attended by chiefs of the three services, secretaries of home, defence and others, the National Crisis Management Committee took stock of the prevailing situation in Kerala and directed all concerned to ensure continued assistance to the state government to meet the crisis, a home ministry spokesperson said.

Biparjoy to make landfall in Gujarat town on Thursday, 7500 evacuated

Biparjoy to make landfall in Gujarat town on Thursday, 7500 evacuated

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The state government has begun preparations to deal with the fallout of the cyclone as it will bring very strong wind and heavy rainfall in the region, officials said.

BRO to fence major portion of 1,700-km India-Myanmar border: Official

BRO to fence major portion of 1,700-km India-Myanmar border: Official

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The ministry of home affairs has identified around 1,700 km of fencing that needs to be done, BRO's additional director general (East) PKH Singh said.

Weapons on ship were meant for anti-piracy ops: AdvanFort

Weapons on ship were meant for anti-piracy ops: AdvanFort

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

A top official of the United States-based firm AdvanFort that owns the ship that has been detained off the coast of Tamil Nadu has claimed that all arms and ammunition on board are licensed and were meant for anti-piracy mission.

Maha, Guj brace for Cyclone Nisarga, 31 NDRF teams deployed

Maha, Guj brace for Cyclone Nisarga, 31 NDRF teams deployed

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The home minister held a video conference with Chief Ministers of Gujarat and Maharashtra -- Vijay Rupani and Uddhav Thackeray respectively -- and Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Praful Patel, and assured them all central help in view of the impending cyclone, an official statement said in New Delhi.

Defence gets Rs 6.21 lakh cr, 4.79% hike from previous allocation

Defence gets Rs 6.21 lakh cr, 4.79% hike from previous allocation

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The total allocation to the defence sector is 12.9 per cent of the total budget of the government of India for the financial year 2024-25.

Taiwan Shows Its Air Power To China

Taiwan Shows Its Air Power To China

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Taiwan's air force showed their preparedness as Chinese aircraft flew past the 68 nautical mile closest pointsto the island.

All Set For Republic Day Parade!

All Set For Republic Day Parade!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Glimpses of the dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade.

Could US ship detained in Tuticorin escape action?

Could US ship detained in Tuticorin escape action?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The American ship, detained by Coast Guard for carrying arms and ammunition off Tamil Nadu coast, may escape action if it is established that the vessel was cruising beyond Indian territorial waters, a top official said.

In PHOTOS: Japan's tsunami 'ghost ship' sinks

In PHOTOS: Japan's tsunami 'ghost ship' sinks

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

The United States coast guard used a cannon to sink a derelict and fuel-laden Japanese vessel that drifted to Alaska after the March 2011 tsunami.

'Severe cyclonic storm' to cross TN coast on Nov 25

'Severe cyclonic storm' to cross TN coast on Nov 25

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The depression over southwest and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 11 kmph and lay centred at 1130 hrs of Monday over the same region, about 520 km east-southeast of Puducherry and 560 km southeast of Chennai, the Indian Meterological Department said.

Barge tragedy: FIR against its captain, others

Barge tragedy: FIR against its captain, others

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Rakesh Ballav, the captain of the barge, and others have been named in the FIR, a Mumbai Police spokesperson said.

In PHOTOS: Oil spill threat to Mumbai shoreline

In PHOTOS: Oil spill threat to Mumbai shoreline

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

The oil spill from cargo vessel MV Rak off the Mumbai coast has decreased in quantum as compared to Sunday even as the authorities continued their efforts to neutralise resultant environmental pollution.

Ship collides with trawler off Karwar; 2 fishermen dead

Ship collides with trawler off Karwar; 2 fishermen dead

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

In a mishap off south Goa-Karwar coast, two fishermen died and four others went missing after a ship collided with a fishing trawler early Thursday morning.

Cyclone Biparjoy: Storm to intensify in 12 hours

Cyclone Biparjoy: Storm to intensify in 12 hours

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

'Very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy at 2330 hrs IST of 9th June over east-central Arabian Sea near lat 16.0N & long 67.4E. Likely to intensify further & move north-northeastwards during the next 24hrs,' the IMD said in a tweet.

Cyclone 'Sitrang' likely to be formed by October 24

Cyclone 'Sitrang' likely to be formed by October 24

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The weather system moved west-northwestward and concentrated into a depression on Saturday at 8.30am, close to west of Andaman Islands, the bulletin said.

Yoga on high seas and difficult terrain

Yoga on high seas and difficult terrain

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

From ice-capped Siachen, the highest battlefield in the world, to the warships off South Korea, Indian armed forces on Tuesday joined the International Yoga Day celebrations.

347 dead in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu since October 1

347 dead in rain-related incidents in Tamil Nadu since October 1

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The government, which has expedited rehabilitation efforts, said over 1.28 crore food packets have been distributed and an immediate relief amount of Rs 67.47 crore was disbursed among over 1.11 lakh families.

TROPEX, which tested India's combat readiness, concludes

TROPEX, which tested India's combat readiness, concludes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

The Theatre-level Readiness and Operational Exercise was conducted to test combat readiness of the combined fleets of the Navy, the Air Force, the Army and the Coast Guard.

Two Kerala fishermen killed in boat-ship collision

Two Kerala fishermen killed in boat-ship collision

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Two fishermen were killed and two others missing when a ship collided with a boat off the Kollam coast of Kerala in the wee hours on Thursday, the police said.

Mumbai cops get text with '26/11-like' attack threat from Pak number

Mumbai cops get text with '26/11-like' attack threat from Pak number

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Mumbai police has received text messages warning of a '26/11-like' attack on the city from a phone number with Pakistan's country code and a person has been detained in this connection, officials said on Saturday.

76 Indian military personnel replaced by civilians: Maldives

76 Indian military personnel replaced by civilians: Maldives

Rediff.com11 May 2024

However, the Maldives government has no intention of removing the doctors from India at Senahiya, a media report said.

US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist

US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

In a rare honour, the United States has named a mountain in Antarctica after eminent Indian-American scientist Akhouri Sinha whose pioneering biological research expedition has provided vital data about animal populations.

Survivors 'unlikely' in missing IAF AN-32: Govt

Survivors 'unlikely' in missing IAF AN-32: Govt

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

This is perhaps the first categorical statement by the government on the fate of the 29 people on board the IAF workhorse.

Cyclone Nisarga: Navy teams on stand-by in Mumbai

Cyclone Nisarga: Navy teams on stand-by in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The Navy has has kept five flood teams and three diving teams on stand-by in Mumbai, the official said. These teams, trained and equipped for rescue operations, are stationed at various naval areas across Mumbai and can provide early response over a larger area, he said.

'Fate has forced us to grieve'

'Fate has forced us to grieve'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Barely weeks before he turned 22, a young fisherman was shot, allegedly by the Sri Lankan navy.

Oil spill shuts India's busiest port

Oil spill shuts India's busiest port

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Several cargo containers abroad one of the ships were flung into the sea following the accident, which also triggered an oil slick along the Mumbai coast.

Ex-Maldives VP, who sought asylum in India, sent back

Ex-Maldives VP, who sought asylum in India, sent back

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Adheeb was not allowed to enter India since he did not possess valid documents.

PHOTOS: Mumbai on high-alert

PHOTOS: Mumbai on high-alert

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

A group of men were spotted moving suspiciously near a naval base at Uran in Raigad district.

14 killed, 50 injured as 2 passenger trains collide in AP

14 killed, 50 injured as 2 passenger trains collide in AP

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The Palasa passenger train hit the Rayagada passenger train from behind at Kantakapalli, about 40 Km from Visakhapatnam, causing three coaches to derail.

Centre Assesses Threats As Sea Piracy Surges

Centre Assesses Threats As Sea Piracy Surges

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'Due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, a faction operating in the Red Sea -- which is a typically safe area - has been firing projectiles arbitrarily.' 'Additionally, there have been two incidents involving Somali pirates, and one vessel has been hijacked.'

UN body writes to India on Dubai princesses' abduction

UN body writes to India on Dubai princesses' abduction

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Princess Sheikha Latifa is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and the prime minister of the UAE.

Oil tanker runs aground off Chennai; rescue operations on

Oil tanker runs aground off Chennai; rescue operations on

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

An oil tanker with 37-member crew on board on Wednesday ran aground off the city coast under the impact of high velocity winds before the landfall of cyclone 'Nilam'.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Hazardous cargo prolongs M V Amsterdam fire control

Hazardous cargo prolongs M V Amsterdam fire control

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

The ship, carrying hazardous cargo, caught fire near the Prongs Reef Lighthouse in South Mumbai on Sunday.

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Lou also spoke about China's tensions with neighbouring countries without directly mentioning the eastern Ladakh border standoff with India since May 2020 which resulted in the Galwan Valley clash in June of that year.

160 Rohingya refugees from Bangladeshi camps stuck at Andaman Sea as boat fails

160 Rohingya refugees from Bangladeshi camps stuck at Andaman Sea as boat fails

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

One of the refugees managed to contact the Rohingya Human Rights Initiative and give the coordinates which showed the ship drifting southeast of the Andaman Islands towards Aceh in Indonesia.