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Deepti Naval shoots Maggi ad

Deepti Naval shoots Maggi ad

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

While Nestle is negotiating with several A-listers for endorsement, Deepti Naval has taken the initiative.

India dominant naval power: France

India dominant naval power: France

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

India dominant naval power: France

Mumbai ferry toll rises to 14 as one more body recovered; Navy orders probe

Mumbai ferry toll rises to 14 as one more body recovered; Navy orders probe

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The two missing persons have been identified as 43-year-old Hansraj Bhati and seven-year-old Johan Mohammad Nisar Ahmed Pathan, the police said.

Vice Admiral Lanba takes charge as Western Naval Command chief

Vice Admiral Lanba takes charge as Western Naval Command chief

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba on Sunday took charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command from Vice Admiral S P S Cheema at a ceremonial parade held in Mumbai.

Boarded up but open: Stores in DC ready for election day unrest

Boarded up but open: Stores in DC ready for election day unrest

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Several cafes and restaurants are boarded up from outside but still promising they are open. As Americans voted Tuesday, the capital prepared itself for potential unrest.

Govt clears mega naval plan to build 6 submarines for Rs 43,000 crore

Govt clears mega naval plan to build 6 submarines for Rs 43,000 crore

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The 'request for proposal' for the indigenous construction of the six submarines will be issued soon, they added.

France submits final price offer for 26 Rafale jets ahead of Doval visit

France submits final price offer for 26 Rafale jets ahead of Doval visit

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

India and France are negotiating the deal for buying 26 Rafale Marine jets which are going to be deployed on the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier and different bases.

Fire on naval ship in Mumbai; three hurt

Fire on naval ship in Mumbai; three hurt

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Three persons including a navy personnel received burn injuries on Friday after a fire broke out onboard INS Ganga, which was going through routine maintenance and refit at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.

Maharashtra speaker wants Alibaug renamed after Maratha braveheart

Maharashtra speaker wants Alibaug renamed after Maratha braveheart

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar has urged the state government to rename Alibaug as 'Maynaknagri' in memory of Maynak Bhandari, who played a crucial role in the naval prowess of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Rajnath 3rd list bans import of sensors, ammo, missiles, naval choppers

Rajnath 3rd list bans import of sensors, ammo, missiles, naval choppers

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday released the third list of over 101 military systems and weapons that will come under an import ban over the next five years and be developed indigenously, in a fresh impetus to the Indian armament industry.

The Strange Hoopla Over AI

The Strange Hoopla Over AI

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The purpose for which AI should be used cannot be left to AI developers, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Naval LCA prototype makes 35-minute sortie

Naval LCA prototype makes 35-minute sortie

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

It incorporates most avionic hardware components promised to the Indian Navy

Ananya Wants To Go Back To...

Ananya Wants To Go Back To...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Raai Laxmi cruises... Raveena goes on a safari... Guess who Sanjay met...

Alert: NDA, Naval Academy exams

Alert: NDA, Naval Academy exams

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

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Broad consensus reached on restoring LAC situation: Rajnath

Broad consensus reached on restoring LAC situation: Rajnath

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

A broad consensus has been achieved by India and China on restoring the 'ground situation' along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) pursuant to talks, including for patrolling and grazing cattle in the traditional areas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday.

India-Russia to hold naval exercise

India-Russia to hold naval exercise

Rediff.com31 May 2009

Indian Naval Ship Beas, India's indigenously built Brahmaputra class missile frigate, armed with state-of- the-art weapons, including the Barak anti-missile battery will hold joint naval exercises with the Russian navy.

INS Sindhuratna mishap: 7 naval officers found guilty

INS Sindhuratna mishap: 7 naval officers found guilty

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Seven naval officers were found guilty following a probe into the fire that occurred on board submarine INS Sindhuratna earlier this year, which left two personnel dead and led to the resignation of former Navy Chief Admiral DK Joshi.

Chidambaram slams Pak naval chief's comments

Chidambaram slams Pak naval chief's comments

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

India reminded Pakistan's Naval Chief Admiral Noman Bashir that Pakistan had already made a formal acknowledgement about the fact that the 10 attackers came to Mumbai from Karachi by vessels. "I am sure somebody (in Pakistan) will deny tomorrow what the Naval chief said. This is part of prevarication," Home Minister P Chidambaram told media-persons in New Delhi when asked to comment on Bashir's statement.

US preparing for potential war with China

US preparing for potential war with China

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

United States Navy Chief Admiral Lisa Franchetti unveiled the 2024 Navigation Plan, outlining navy's readiness for a potential war with China over the next two years, Taiwan News.

India to host multilateral Naval exercises

India to host multilateral Naval exercises

Rediff.com29 May 2006

The idea of holding multilateral naval exercises was mooted by visiting Royal Navy Chief and First Sea Lord Sir Johnathan Band during his interaction with top Naval brass in New Delhi.

Why China conveyed 'heartfelt appreciation' to Indian Navy

Why China conveyed 'heartfelt appreciation' to Indian Navy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

China on Thursday conveyed its 'heartfelt appreciation' to the Indian Navy for rescuing a critically injured Chinese mariner from a cargo ship off the Mumbai coast and providing him with timely medical treatment.

Who Will Lead The Tata Group?

Who Will Lead The Tata Group?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Will it be Noel Tata, Ratan Tata's half brother?

India maintained assertive approach along LAC in 2024

India maintained assertive approach along LAC in 2024

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

In a year bookended by intractable conflicts and geopolitical fragmentation, India focused on ramping up military prowess by broadly firming up defence procurement worth Rs 4.22 lakh crore even as Indian and Chinese militaries completed pulling back their troops from border face-off points in eastern Ladakh.

'Tum Bhagwan Ke Dhoot Ho'

'Tum Bhagwan Ke Dhoot Ho'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'Women and children were crying desperately for help.' 'We had to save them first.'

Pak forces foil terror attack on Karachi naval dockyard

Pak forces foil terror attack on Karachi naval dockyard

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

A major terrorist attack on the Pakistan naval dockyard in Karachi was foiled by security forces who killed two militants and captured four others, a top naval official said on Monday.

President, PM Modi review naval fleet

President, PM Modi review naval fleet

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Pranab Mukherjee inspected the fleet along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi from aboard the INS Sumitra.

Pak: Naval chief moots relocating Karachi bases

Pak: Naval chief moots relocating Karachi bases

Rediff.com24 May 2011

A day after terrorists wracked havoc on his forces lone air base, Pakistan's naval chief has mooted plans of relocating all naval installations away from residential areas. "We are trying to relocate all the vital naval base and installations away from residential areas," Admiral Noman Bashir said at a media briefing of the navy on the incident.

Won't allow Lankan soil to be used against India: Prez Disanayaka

Won't allow Lankan soil to be used against India: Prez Disanayaka

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that his country's soil will not be used against India's interests, addressing concerns over China's growing influence in Colombo. The two leaders discussed a range of issues, including a defense cooperation agreement, energy ties, and debt restructuring. They also agreed to initiate a ferry service between Rameshwaram and Talaimannar, and to adopt a "humanitarian approach" to the fishermen issue.

Naval passing out parade: It's about valour and determination

Naval passing out parade: It's about valour and determination

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Vipin Vijayan/Rediff.com witnesses the passing out parade at the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, Kerala, and comes away with mixed emotions.

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Lillian Carter, a trained nurse and a Peace Corps worker, spent two years of her life, when she was in her late 60s, serving the poor in India, in the 1960s. She was posted as a volunteer to Vikhroli, then a village 30 km outside of Mumbai and a Godrej township, and was there from 1966 to 1968.

Attacks on fishermen: 'Arrest Lankan naval personnel'

Attacks on fishermen: 'Arrest Lankan naval personnel'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Opposition leader in the Assembly V Vaithilingam on Tuesday urged the government to arrest Sri Lankan naval forces allegedly involved in incidents of firing at fishermen and attacks on them.

India, China conduct naval exercises

India, China conduct naval exercises

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

Indian and Chinese naval vessels conduct bilateral exercises

Reliance Defence aims to export naval, military equipment

Reliance Defence aims to export naval, military equipment

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Anil said the company is in the process of signing a contract with the Indian Coast Guard for the first defence order for 14 fast patrol vessels

India-Philippines South China Sea drill irks Beijing amid Manila face-off

India-Philippines South China Sea drill irks Beijing amid Manila face-off

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Philippines Navy this month alleged that the Chinese ships used water cannons to attack its ships.

Qatari court accepts India's appeal on ex-Navy personnel's death sentence

Qatari court accepts India's appeal on ex-Navy personnel's death sentence

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

A Qatari court has accepted the appeal document on the sentencing of eight former Indian naval personnel to death, sources familiar with the matter said.

Doesn't mean all is resolved: Jaishankar on LAC agreement with China

Doesn't mean all is resolved: Jaishankar on LAC agreement with China

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the breakthrough agreement with China on patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) does not mean that issues between the two countries have been resolved, however, the disengagement allows us to look at the next step.

'Persona non grata': Israel bans UN chief from entering country

'Persona non grata': Israel bans UN chief from entering country

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Earlier in response to Iran's rocket barrage on Israel on Tuesday night the UN Chief had said, "I condemn the broadening of the Middle East conflict with escalation after escalation. This must stop. We absolutely need a ceasefire.."

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A will remain at sea for 8 months. They will rely on wind power, do the repairs on the boat themselves and navigate some the world's most treacherous waters.

Rahul's flight not cleared for landing? MoD explains

Rahul's flight not cleared for landing? MoD explains

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

A Defence spokesperson said on Friday that the Defence Ministry had neither accorded nor denied landing permission for an aircraft carrying Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the Naval airport in Kochi.

Israeli forces seize key Hamas harbour base in Gaza

Israeli forces seize key Hamas harbour base in Gaza

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

In the combined raid of the navy, armour and engineering forces, along with air force support, about ten tunnel shafts were destroyed, and four buildings of associated terrorist infrastructure were destroyed, the IDF said.