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Italy honours Indian troops' contribution during WW2

Italy honours Indian troops' contribution during WW2

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

A memorial has been unveiled in Italy as a tribute to the Indian troops who fought in the Italian Campaign during the Second World War, officials said on Saturday.

Govt not to hike LPG prices: Naik

Govt not to hike LPG prices: Naik

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

The government on Friday said it would not increase the cooking gas and kerosene prices despite escalation in the prices globally.

Naik hopes to avoid petro price hike

Naik hopes to avoid petro price hike

Rediff.com10 Mar 2003

With international crude oil prices spiralling to a 12-year high at over $37 a barrel, Petroleum Minister Ram Naik pinned hopes on Finance Minister announcing some fiscal measures to avoid a certain increase in prices of petroleum products,

RIL lobbies with Naik to sell fuel to oil PSUs

RIL lobbies with Naik to sell fuel to oil PSUs

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Reliance Industries Ltd, India's sole private sector refiner, on Monday sought Petroleum Minister Ram Naik's help in getting public sector oil companies to buy fuel from its 33 million tonne Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat.

Wankhede pitch would be a slow turner with bounce, says curator Naik

Wankhede pitch would be a slow turner with bounce, says curator Naik

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

The track for the November 14-18 second and final Test between India and the West Indies in Mumbai is expected to behave in a fashion similar to the one on which the two teams fought out a thrilling draw two years ago, according to the Wankhede Stadium ground curator Sudhir Naik.

Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape in new Cricket Advisory Committee

Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape in new Cricket Advisory Committee

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

In November, the BCCI had sacked the entire selection panel headed by Chetan Sharma. The other members were Harvinder Singh, Sunil Joshi and Debasish Mohanty.

Two shooters among 3 held in Chandigarh for Karni Sena chief's murder

Two shooters among 3 held in Chandigarh for Karni Sena chief's murder

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Delhi police sources on Sunday said a team of the crime branch in a joint operation with the Rajasthan police nabbed the duo from Chandigarh's Sector 22.

A Father's Long Wait For His Son's Shaurya Chakra

A Father's Long Wait For His Son's Shaurya Chakra

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The medal was parcelled to his home. He sent it back. 'It should be conferred at the ceremonial function at Rashtrapati Bhavan.'

Mangaluru blast accused shared terror videos with other accused: Police

Mangaluru blast accused shared terror videos with other accused: Police

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The prime accused in the Mangaluru blast case, Mohammed Shariq, had professed the ideology of ISIS and shared the videos of the terror outfit with other accused in the case, police sources said.

Kerala train arson: NIA searches 10 places in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh

Kerala train arson: NIA searches 10 places in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The searches covered the properties of accused Shahrukh Saifi and other suspects, a spokesperson of the National Investigation Agency said.

17 years later, where Mumbai's 7/11 train blasts case stands

17 years later, where Mumbai's 7/11 train blasts case stands

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Seventeen years since a string of powerful bombs ripped through Mumbai's commuter trains system in the evening rush hour on July 11, the Bombay high court is yet to commence hearing on the confirmation of the death penalty given to five convicts in the case.

It is silly to suspend Gawli and Naik: Dempo

It is silly to suspend Gawli and Naik: Dempo

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Dempo Sports Club have accused the All India Football Federation (AIFF) of neglecting their players during camps, forcing injured players to play and flouting standard medical procedures.

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Prez Murmu confers 8 Kirti Chakras, 29 Shaurya Chakras to security personnel

Rediff.com9 May 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred eight Kirti Chakras, including five posthumously, to personnel of the Army and paramilitary and police forces for displaying indomitable courage and extraordinary valour in the line of duty.

4 Army, IAF officers among 11 others killed in chopper crash

4 Army, IAF officers among 11 others killed in chopper crash

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The IAF said that Gen Rawat, his wife and 11 other persons died in accident.

Post of Chief of Defence Staff a must: Naik

Post of Chief of Defence Staff a must: Naik

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Supporting the demand for creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for the Armed forces, Air Chief Marshal P V Naik on Tuesday said the appointment, however, could be done only after the country decides on the best-suited CDS model for it.

Many NCP MLAs skip 1st day of Maha monsoon session

Many NCP MLAs skip 1st day of Maha monsoon session

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Out of the 24 NCP MLAs who attended the session, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, cabinet ministers Chhagan Bhujbal, Dilip Walse Patil, Hasan Mushrif, Aditi Tatkare, Sanjay Bansode, Dhananjay Munde, Anil Patil and Dharmarao Atram were seated on the ruling side.

Another setback for Congress in Goa as ex-CM quits party

Another setback for Congress in Goa as ex-CM quits party

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

In the 2017 state assembly polls, the Congress had emerged as the single largest party by winning 17 seats.

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Are we supposed to look the other way as Islamists go on a rampage against Hindus and the Hasina government pay lip service to secularism?' A revealing excerpt from Avishek Biswas and Deep Halder's book, Being Hindu In Bangladesh: The Untold Story.

Jawan's murder: Army veterans join BJP hunger strike, candle march in Chennai

Jawan's murder: Army veterans join BJP hunger strike, candle march in Chennai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

BJP state chief K Annamalai, who announced a relief of Rs 10 lakh on behalf of the party to Prabhu's family, said the party would bear the education expenses of the soldier's two children.

Rajnath performs 'shastra puja' in Arunachal, visits LAC

Rajnath performs 'shastra puja' in Arunachal, visits LAC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Singh, accompanied by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, also carried out a comprehensive review of India's military preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh and lauded the troops for guarding the border with "unwavering commitment and unparalleled courage."

5 soldiers killed in blast triggered by terrorists in Rajouri

5 soldiers killed in blast triggered by terrorists in Rajouri

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A statement from the Army's Northern Command said its personnel have been conducting 'relentless intelligence-based operations to flush out a group of terrorists involved in an ambush on an Army truck in the Tota Gali area of Bhata Dhurian in Jammu region last month'.

Ranji: Gopal's magic overshadows Dube's brilliance

Ranji: Gopal's magic overshadows Dube's brilliance

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Shivam Dube carried his rich recent form into domestic circuit cracking a rapid fifty but Shreyas Gopal's four-wicket haul ensured that Mumbai were bowled out for 251

Naik favours selling 12-15% ONGC, IOC pie

Naik favours selling 12-15% ONGC, IOC pie

Rediff.com6 Nov 2003

Petroleum Minister Ram Naik has mooted sale of 12-15 per cent of government equity in oil refiner Indian Oil Corporation and exploration giant Oil and Natural Gas Corporation in the capital markets to shore-up state finances.

Lok Sabha to discuss HPCL, BPCL soon: Naik

Lok Sabha to discuss HPCL, BPCL soon: Naik

Rediff.com8 Mar 2003

The process of divestment of HPCL and BPCL, the two public-sector oil companies, would not be set in motion till the Lok Sabha has discussed the issue, Union Petroleum Minister Ram Naik said on Saturday.

Naik rules out hike in LPG, kerosene prices

Naik rules out hike in LPG, kerosene prices

Rediff.com24 May 2003

While hinting that further cut in petrol and diesel prices was likely during the next revision, Petroleum Minister Ram Naik on Saturday ruled out any possibility of increase in prices of LPG and kerosene

Prez approves Gallantry awards; Army dog Axel to be honoured

Prez approves Gallantry awards; Army dog Axel to be honoured

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The Army had paid rich tributes to 'Axel', a Belgian Malinois.

Oil marketing cos may hike LPG price: Naik

Oil marketing cos may hike LPG price: Naik

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

The government said on Tuesday that oil marketing companies are considering price revision of domestic LPG due to increase in international prices.\n\n\n\n

Law, agencies will take call on banning Zakir Naik: Rijiju

Law, agencies will take call on banning Zakir Naik: Rijiju

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Rijiju said India has good relations and mutual understanding with Bangladesh, especially in the matter of co-operation on fighting terrorism.

Agarkar frontrunner for chief selector's post

Agarkar frontrunner for chief selector's post

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Ajit Agarkar was linked to the chief selector's post in the past as well, but this time, he is likely to get the high pressure job.

5 soldiers killed as terrorists ambush Army vehicle in Poonch

5 soldiers killed as terrorists ambush Army vehicle in Poonch

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Another soldier was seriously injured in the incident and was evacuated immediately to the Army Hospital at Rajouri, they said.

Shocking: Mumbai traffic cop dragged on car bonnet for 20 km; driver held

Shocking: Mumbai traffic cop dragged on car bonnet for 20 km; driver held

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The incident took place in Vashi area at around 1.30 pm on Saturday when the 37-year-old police naik, Siddeshwar Mali, was on bandobast duty on account of the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, they said.

Vijay Hazare: J&K shock Delhi; Karthik steers TN to win

Vijay Hazare: J&K shock Delhi; Karthik steers TN to win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Dinesh Karthik hit a quickfire half-century as Tamil Nadu overcame a jittery start to down Baroda by 38 runs.

Goa Catholic priest booked over Chhatrapati Shivaji remark despite apology

Goa Catholic priest booked over Chhatrapati Shivaji remark despite apology

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Despite his apology, the Bajrang Dal sought his arrest, while Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said action would be taken against him as per law.

Markets in choppy waters, L&T drags Sensex to close in red

Markets in choppy waters, L&T drags Sensex to close in red

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty pared early gains to close marginally lower in highly volatile trade on Thursday due to losses in Larsen & Toubro and cautious trading ahead of the release of domestic inflation data. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 35.68 points or 0.06 per cent to settle at 61,904.52 after hitting the crucial 62,000 mark in opening deals. During the day, it hit a low of 61,823.07 and a high of 62,168.22.

Why private manufacturers shun super-critical thermal plants

Why private manufacturers shun super-critical thermal plants

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

This includes distancing themselves from the new and emerging super-critical technology.

Telangana is India's Afghanistan, KCR its Taliban: Sharmila

Telangana is India's Afghanistan, KCR its Taliban: Sharmila

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

While talking to mediapersons in Mahbubabad, Sharmila said, "He (KCR) is a dictator, he is a tyrant, there is no Indian Constitution in Telangana, there is only KCR's Constitution. Telangana is the Afghanistan of India and KCR is its Taliban."