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12 TN fishermen arrested by Lankan Navy

12 TN fishermen arrested by Lankan Navy

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The fishermen were charged with poaching fish in their territorial waters using the banned fishing net, he added.

How India can hurt China without going to war

How India can hurt China without going to war

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The time is ripe to extend the confrontation with the Chinese to the maritime domain, says former RA&W officer Krishan Varma.

Navy shooting: US to share probe details with India

Navy shooting: US to share probe details with India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

The United States has said it will share with India transparently the results of its probe into the naval ship shooting incident that killed an Indian fisherman in the United Arab Emirates waters, even as the survivors disputed the Pentagon's claim that they were forewarned.

Lankan Navy targets India fishermen; 12 hurt, 20 boats damaged

Lankan Navy targets India fishermen; 12 hurt, 20 boats damaged

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Twelve fishermen were injured and 20 boats damaged when they were attacked allegedly by Sri Lankan naval personnel for fishing in their territorial waters.

Time for India to EMBRACE Russia

Time for India to EMBRACE Russia

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

We can make a beginning by openly acknowledging the Russian help in 1971 victory when President Putin visits India on 6 December 2021. Showing gratitude to a friend is part of our DNA, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'I have never seen such a large parade being commanded with such precision just by a vocal word of command.' 'I would like to import this technology to England.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), then a final year cadet at the National Defence Academy remembers Queen Elizabeth II's visit to NDA in November 1983.

PIX: New navy chief says steps taken to prevent future mishaps

PIX: New navy chief says steps taken to prevent future mishaps

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R K Dhowan on Monday said all recent incidents involving assets of the navy have been thoroughly analysed and all standard operating procedures are being followed.

China hikes defence budget to $230bn, three times that of India's

China hikes defence budget to $230bn, three times that of India's

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

China hiked its annual defence budget by 7.1 per cent.

Indian Navy's fighter jet crashes, pilot killed

Indian Navy's fighter jet crashes, pilot killed

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

The single-seater aircraft crashed in the Arabian sea 15 miles away from the shore.

10 accidents in 7 months: Sinking Navy?

10 accidents in 7 months: Sinking Navy?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

10 vessels of the Indian Navy have met with accident in the last seven months

Over 3,000 TN fishermen chased away by Lankan Navy, fishing nets snapped

Over 3,000 TN fishermen chased away by Lankan Navy, fishing nets snapped

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

They also pelted stones at the fishermen before driving them away

Sailor dies on-board 'INS Kalinga' under suspicious state

Sailor dies on-board 'INS Kalinga' under suspicious state

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

A 25-year-old sailor died on vessel 'INS Kalinga' with Navy today claiming that the death was caused by a bullet injury sustained while handling firearms even as police suspected it to be a case of suicide.

Empty liquor bottles inside Bihar House causes uproar

Empty liquor bottles inside Bihar House causes uproar

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Empty bottles of liquor were discovered inside the premises of the legislature in dry Bihar, in a fresh embarrassment to the Nitish Kumar government in the state, which has been drawing flak over recent hooch tragedies that have claimed more than 40 lives.

Critical Illness plan is a MUST!

Critical Illness plan is a MUST!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Ensure that you get a high sum insured. Also, make sure the policy covers the cost of implants (pacemaker, stent, etc), and pre and post-hospitalisation expenses.

Ship-boat collision: Fisherman's body recovered

Ship-boat collision: Fisherman's body recovered

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

Naval divers on Sunday recovered the body of one of the three fishermen who went missing after their boat was hit by a merchant vessel of Alappuzha coast.

INS Sindhuratna fire: Cops register accidental death case

INS Sindhuratna fire: Cops register accidental death case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Police on Thursday registered a case of accidental death over the fire incident on board the submarine INS Sindhuratna in which two naval officers lost their lives.

India protests harassment of officials in Islamabad mission

India protests harassment of officials in Islamabad mission

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The note specifically mentioned tailing of the vehicles of India's deputy high commissioner, military attache, air attache and naval attache on Tuesday.

Why Advani called up Pranab, Antony

Why Advani called up Pranab, Antony

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Expressing serious concern about the recent attack on a Pakistani naval base, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Thursday said India should take serious note of the incident, which raises questions about whether terrorist elements were trying to make the neighbouring country a 'jihadi state'. "The attack on Pakistan's Mehran naval base is a matter of concern. The attack in which ten Pakistani jawans were killed is not a minor terrorist attack," Advani said.

Pak warship damaged part of Indian vessel: Navy

Pak warship damaged part of Indian vessel: Navy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Days after the brush off incident between their warships in the Gulf of Aden, Indian Navy on Friday said Pakistani ship PNS Babur had damaged a part of INS Godavari by moving too close to it.

Navy to open doors for increased role of women

Navy to open doors for increased role of women

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The Indian Navy is set to open the doors soon for increased role of women on its rolls but has made it clear that there will be no combat positions yet.

In 2012, pirates find themselves in troubled waters

In 2012, pirates find themselves in troubled waters

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Pirate attacks worldwide has witnessed a sharp decline in the first half of 2012 as international naval efforts played a key role in "frustrating" the menace posed by Somali pirates, a global maritime watchdog said on Monday.

6 dead, over a dozen missing as rains lash Kerala

6 dead, over a dozen missing as rains lash Kerala

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Heavy rains pounded south and central Kerala on Saturday wreaking havoc in many parts with some people feared missing in the landslides that occurred in hilly areas bordering Kottayam and Idukki districts prompting the state government to seek the assistance of the Army and Air Force for rescue operations.

3 sailors injured as oxygen cylinder explodes on board INS Nireekshak

3 sailors injured as oxygen cylinder explodes on board INS Nireekshak

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Three sailors were injured, including one who sustained serious injuries and his right leg has been amputated from just above the knee.

2 missing INS Sindhuratna officers dead

2 missing INS Sindhuratna officers dead

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Two officers, who went missing on Wednesday on the accident-hit INS Sindhuratna submarine, are confirmed dead.

Lankan Navy arrests 12 Indian fishermen

Lankan Navy arrests 12 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The fishermen along with their two mechanised boats had been taken to Kankesanthurai Port in northern Sri Lanka.

Lankan navy again targets Indian fishermen

Lankan navy again targets Indian fishermen

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

In yet another incident over a week, a fisherman was injured on Tuesday when Sri Lankan naval personnel allegedly attacked three fishing boats from Rameshwaram in the Palk straits, officials said.

Seven navy personnel injured, two missing in submarine mishap

Seven navy personnel injured, two missing in submarine mishap

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Seven Indian Navy personnel were injured on Wednesday and two officers unaccounted for in a mishap on board Russian-origin Kilo Class submarine INS Sindhuratna, 80 kms off the Mumbai coast.

Navy chopper crashes off Goa coast; crew safe

Navy chopper crashes off Goa coast; crew safe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

The incident took place at around 11 am., about 22 miles from the Goa coast, the spokesperson told PTI.

PHOTOS: Raging inferno envelops bio-diesel unit at Vizag

PHOTOS: Raging inferno envelops bio-diesel unit at Vizag

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The fire broke out around 12 am at Biomax Fuels Limited, a bio-diesel manufacturing unit in the Visakhapatnam Special Economic Zone, Duvvada area.

1 killed, 2 injured in accident at under-construction nuke submarine

1 killed, 2 injured in accident at under-construction nuke submarine

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

In yet another accident involving the Navy, one civilian worker was killed and two were injured in an accident at the under-construction nuclear submarine at the shipbuilding centre of Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam on Saturday night.

'The prime minister's silence is very troubling'

'The prime minister's silence is very troubling'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'A climate of impunity is created when the fascistic hate-mongers reckon they can get away with anything because 'this is our regime' and this is going to be a 'Hindu Rashtra'.'

What 'Hike' In Defence Budget Doesn't Reveal

What 'Hike' In Defence Budget Doesn't Reveal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Even as Chinese troops continue squatting on territory that we claim as our own -- this was the lowest allocation for defence in percentage terms since the 1950s, reveals Ajai Shukla.

Abhilash will return to adventure sport: Father

Abhilash will return to adventure sport: Father

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The naval officer's father said he was tensed in the last three days after hearing the news about the incident. He said the family members would go Australia to meet his son he was taken there.

Pak claims it prevented Indian submarine from entering its waters

Pak claims it prevented Indian submarine from entering its waters

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The image showed that the footage was made at 2035 hours on March 4.

Sri Lankan navy arrests 65 Indian fishermen

Sri Lankan navy arrests 65 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Sixty-five Indian fishermen in nine trawlers have been detained by the Sri Lankan navy for allegedly violating the international maritime border.

Lanka refutes reports of harassment of Indian fishermen

Lanka refutes reports of harassment of Indian fishermen

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

After yet another instance of fishermen from Tamil Nadu being arrested by Sri Lanka, its navy in Colombo on Wednesday refuted media reports that it was harassing Indian fisherfolk.

Be 'extra cautious' in SE Asia: Govt advises Indian ships

Be 'extra cautious' in SE Asia: Govt advises Indian ships

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

The government has asked Indian ships sailing in the Malacca Strait and South East Asia to be 'extra cautious' and take necessary security steps in view of rising incidents of hijacking and robbery

There is nothing to hide: Navy chief on submarine mishap

There is nothing to hide: Navy chief on submarine mishap

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Navy Chief Admiral D K Joshi, while speaking about the explosion on board the Indian Navy's submarine INS Sindhurakshak, said there was "nothing to be hidden if there were any errors" behind the incident.

Lankan navy personnel attack Indian fishermen in Rameswaram

Lankan navy personnel attack Indian fishermen in Rameswaram

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Sri Lankan navy personnel on Sunday allegedly assaulted four Indian fishermen for not helping one of their colleagues, who fell in their boat while trying to jump in the vessel and suffered a fracture.

Cyclone Tauktae: 49 dead on sunk barge, search on for 26 missing

Cyclone Tauktae: 49 dead on sunk barge, search on for 26 missing

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The death toll on barge P305 that sank in the Arabian Sea four days ago rose to 49 on Thursday with the recovery of more bodies even as the Navy and the Coast Guard continued the search for the 26 personnel missing from the barge and 11 from anchor boat Varaprada, as hopes of finding more survivors of the Cyclone Tauktae fury receded.