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Go Goa Gone! Will the beach destination lose its charm post the partial liquor ban?

Go Goa Gone! Will the beach destination lose its charm post the partial liquor ban?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Take the poll given below and let us know!

No Chinese incursion in Uttarakhand, only transgression: Parrikar

No Chinese incursion in Uttarakhand, only transgression: Parrikar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The incident regarding Chinese troops entering the border district of Chamoli in Uttarakhand is that of "transgression" and not "incursion", the government said on Thursdy.

Family of officer on board missing IAF plane hopeful for his safe return

Family of officer on board missing IAF plane hopeful for his safe return

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Airman Bhupat Singh's family is hoping that everyone is safe and the rescue team finds the aircraft soon.

Building collapse in Goa claims 13 lives

Building collapse in Goa claims 13 lives

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

At least 13 people were killed as an under-construction five-story residential building collapsed in Cancona town of Goa on Saturday.

Parrikar to return to Goa today

Parrikar to return to Goa today

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

The chief minister has been in the US for treatment of a pancreatic ailment since March this year.

India's first defence communication network goes live

India's first defence communication network goes live

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

India's first integrated defence communication network was launched on Thursday enabling the army, air force, navy and the Special Forces Command to share situational awareness for a faster decision-making process.

Goa CM Pramod Sawant proves majority in assembly

Goa CM Pramod Sawant proves majority in assembly

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Besides 11 members from BJP, three each from the Goa Forward Party, the MGP and independents supported Sawant during the head count conducted in the House.

Goa MLAs who flew to Brazil for WC to foot own bill: CM

Goa MLAs who flew to Brazil for WC to foot own bill: CM

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said the MLAs who visited Brazil to watch the recent football World Cup would pay from their pockets.

BJP's Pramod Sawant takes oath as Goa CM at 2 am

BJP's Pramod Sawant takes oath as Goa CM at 2 am

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

As per the power-sharing arrangement, Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party MLA Sudin Dhavalikar will be the deputy chief ministers.

OROP: Protesting veterans attempt to burn medals

OROP: Protesting veterans attempt to burn medals

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

High drama ensued at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Wednesday where two veterans tried to burn their medals in protest against the 'One Rank One Pension' (OROP) scheme announced by the government.

FAQ: What is One Rank, One Pension?

FAQ: What is One Rank, One Pension?

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Here are some frequently asked questions about the one rank, one pension scheme

Son of Dadri lynching victim shifted to Delhi army hospital

Son of Dadri lynching victim shifted to Delhi army hospital

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

The 22-year-old was moved from Noida's Kailash Hospital, where he was being treated for the past 12 days.

Carter, Parrikar to meet at Pentagon on Monday, may sign deal on logistics exchange

Carter, Parrikar to meet at Pentagon on Monday, may sign deal on logistics exchange

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

This will be Carter's sixth meeting with Parrikar, and comes just weeks after India was designated a major defence partner of the United States.

Internal security issues dominate RSS meet

Internal security issues dominate RSS meet

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

A broad range of internal security issues, including those related to Jammu and Kashmir and the naxal problem, were at the centre of the ongoing three-day deliberations between the Sangh Parivar and the government.

Gujarat-based engineer, trapped in Iran for 13 months, returns

Gujarat-based engineer, trapped in Iran for 13 months, returns

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Sanket Pandya, an employee of Goa-based firm Power Engineering who was stranded in Iran since December 2013, Monday landed in Mumbai from Tehran and was on his to Vadodara, his hometown.

Seniority not the only criterion, it's not computer job: Parrikar on Army chief selection

Seniority not the only criterion, it's not computer job: Parrikar on Army chief selection

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

He added there would not have been need of any due process or Cabinet Committee for Appointment if seniority alone was the criterion.

Pathankot: No formal info from Pak on visit of probe team

Pathankot: No formal info from Pak on visit of probe team

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

India is yet to receive a formal communication from Pakistan about a proposed visit by a team of investigators from that country to inspect the site of the Pathankot terror attack, a senior government official said today.

Uri: A BJP Films Division show!

Uri: A BJP Films Division show!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

After watching Uri: The Surgical Strike, Syed Firdaus Ashraf gets the feeling that Modi has added another tool to help him win the 2019 Lok Sabha election: Hindi cinema...

Our forces have killed more than 70 terrorists this year: Parrikar

Our forces have killed more than 70 terrorists this year: Parrikar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

14 jawans have attained martyrdom this year so far, the minister said.

Major India-US defence deals to be signed next week

Major India-US defence deals to be signed next week

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Members of his team and industry were right now in India, US Defence Secretary Ash Carter disclosed, 'looking at the potential co-production of fighter aircraft.'

AN-32: IAF files formal complaint with TN police as search for missing aircraft enters third day

AN-32: IAF files formal complaint with TN police as search for missing aircraft enters third day

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Meanwhile, the search and rescue team is seeking satellite imagery to find any clue of the plane that lost contact over the Bay of Bengal.

Rains mar Parrikar, Army chief's visit to Drass to honour Kargil martyrs

Rains mar Parrikar, Army chief's visit to Drass to honour Kargil martyrs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Inclement weather on Thursday forced Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag to cancel their scheduled visit to Drass for paying homage to the martyrs of the 1999 Kargil war.

'India can secure its borders,' Parrikar's reply to Pak nuke threat

'India can secure its borders,' Parrikar's reply to Pak nuke threat

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday dismissed his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Asif's statement on use of nuclear weapons.

'The Kashmir situation never looked so bleak'

'The Kashmir situation never looked so bleak'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi is squandering an opportunity to find a solution for Kashmir," former Research and Analysis Wing chief A S Dulat said.

Parrikar, 9 others elected unopposed to RS

Parrikar, 9 others elected unopposed to RS

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav are and 10 political leaders who were on Thursday elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

India needs many more submarines than planned: Parrikar

India needs many more submarines than planned: Parrikar

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Calling for a rethink of its submarine building programme, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said India should look for greater numbers than the existing plan of constructing 24 such vessels.

Will remain in state politics, says Parrikar

Will remain in state politics, says Parrikar

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday asserted he will remain in state politics saying he is not eyeing the national political stage either "through Lok Sabha polls or any other way".

Cabinet rejig? PM Modi calls meet for 'self appraisals'

Cabinet rejig? PM Modi calls meet for 'self appraisals'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Reports suggest that the prime minister has been evaluating his ministers' performances with an eye on implementing key government schemes before the next round of crucial state assembly polls.

General Bakshi not to resign, may be elevated to new job

General Bakshi not to resign, may be elevated to new job

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

General Bakshi is understood to have been assured by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar that the process was under way to appoint him as India's first tri-service commander, a post that would, at least nominally, place him senior to General Rawat.

BJP will soon project CM candidate for UP polls: Parrikar

BJP will soon project CM candidate for UP polls: Parrikar

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Hitting out at the Samajwadi Party government over the Mathura violence, he said it is the biggest failure of the state government which has also failed to control 'goonda raj' in the state.

Goa govt refuses to make Parrikar's health status public

Goa govt refuses to make Parrikar's health status public

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

'Like any other person who may not occupy public office has a right to not disclose his health problems to the public'

India now a 'major defence partner' of US

India now a 'major defence partner' of US

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and outgoing United States Defence Secretary Ashton Carter on Thursday finalised the "major defence partner" status to India which will fast-track cooperation and sharing of high-end American defence technology.

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.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

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

No consensus yet on next Goa CM: BJP

No consensus yet on next Goa CM: BJP

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The discussions on the new Goa CM came to a halt after Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party MLA Sudin Dhavalikar wanted to be the chief minister.

'Need leaders like Mamata': Ex-Goa CM Luizinho Faleiro quits Cong

'Need leaders like Mamata': Ex-Goa CM Luizinho Faleiro quits Cong

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Former chief minister of Goa and Congress veteran Luizinho Faleiro, resigned as an MLA and a primary member of the party on Monday claiming the state party unit is run by a 'coterie' of leaders even as he praised Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee saying the country needs a leader like her to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM Modi meets defence chiefs, discusses response to Uri attack

PM Modi meets defence chiefs, discusses response to Uri attack

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Discussions were held on India's response to the Uri attack, in which New Delhi has held Islamabad responsible.

Something must have been wrong: Parrikar on Uri attack

Something must have been wrong: Parrikar on Uri attack

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

He dismissed reports about Pakistan's threat of use of tactical nukes, saying 'empty vessel makes more sound'.

Government to issue OROP notification after Bihar polls, says Parrikar

Government to issue OROP notification after Bihar polls, says Parrikar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Over 100 ex-servicemen have signed the petition asking for early implementation of OROP without any dilution.

Pak lawmakers condemn Parrikar's 'hell' remarks

Pak lawmakers condemn Parrikar's 'hell' remarks

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Parrikar had compared the neigbouring country to "hell" and asserted that it should stop human rights violations in Balochistan.