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'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'Mankind's experience, sharpness, and execution will make it happen. We are not going for short-term gains.'

Sibal hails Rahul, says yatra brings together society's disparate elements

Sibal hails Rahul, says yatra brings together society's disparate elements

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Sibal, who quit the Congress last year, said the party's Kanyakumari to Kashmir Yatra "optically" seems to have succeeded and gotten the support of non-Congress elements as well.

Navy needed at borders, won't give an inch in South Mumbai for housing: Gadkari

Navy needed at borders, won't give an inch in South Mumbai for housing: Gadkari

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

"We are the government. The Navy and the Defence Ministry are not the government," he added.

Why Theaterisation Of Armed Forces Is Important

Why Theaterisation Of Armed Forces Is Important

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

As India progresses towards formulating its own model of theaterisation, the public must get involved in the debate because in the end, it affects the well-being of the entire nation, asserts Biswajit Dasgupta.

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'There is uncertainty regarding job opportunities for our children after they serve for just four years under the Agnipath scheme.'

Make plans to evacuate Indians from Sudan, orders Modi

Make plans to evacuate Indians from Sudan, orders Modi

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

According to an official statement, Modi, at a high-level meeting, instructed relevant officials to remain vigilant, closely monitor developments in Sudan and evaluate safety of Indian nationals there.

Indian, French navies to carry out joint patrolling in Indian Ocean Region

Indian, French navies to carry out joint patrolling in Indian Ocean Region

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

French naval commander expresses concern over China expanding its maritime influence in the region.

Navy successfully test-fires surface-to-air missile from INS Vikramaditya

Navy successfully test-fires surface-to-air missile from INS Vikramaditya

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The missile was fired against a live low flying high speed target. The target was successfully engaged and destroyed

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

Ex-Navy man who was assaulted meets Maha Guv; says with BJP-RSS now

Ex-Navy man who was assaulted meets Maha Guv; says with BJP-RSS now

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Sharma, who met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan, along with local BJP leaders Mangal Prabhat Lodha and Atul Bhatkhalkar, said he wants stringent action against those who assaulted him.

Amid huge protests, Army chief lauds Agnipath age limit extension

Amid huge protests, Army chief lauds Agnipath age limit extension

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

"The schedule of recruitment process will be announced shortly. We call upon our youth to avail this opportunity for joining the Indian Army as Agniveers," Gen Pande said.

Prez launches advanced stealth frigate INS Vindhyagiri

Prez launches advanced stealth frigate INS Vindhyagiri

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

This is the sixth of seven ships built under 'Project 17 Alpha' for the Navy. The first five ships of the project were launched between 2019 and 2022.

Replying to Swaraj's tweet, Navy official gives rough location of vessel

Replying to Swaraj's tweet, Navy official gives rough location of vessel

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Swaraj was responding to 'SOS' message on twitter from a person claiming to be chief officer of Indian vessel Jag Prabha which was stuck in Aden.

Defence secretary tests positive for COVID-19

Defence secretary tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

It is learnt that defence minister Rajnath Singh did not attend office as part of a precautionary measure.

Unveiling Paris Olympics' most stylish looks

Unveiling Paris Olympics' most stylish looks

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Designer Berluti reveals opening ceremony tuxedo for French athletes

Lankan navy arrests 16 Tamil Nadu fishermen

Lankan navy arrests 16 Tamil Nadu fishermen

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

With this, the number of fishermen arrested for allegedly fishing in Lankan territorial waters have gone up to 44 since July 3.

Navy tests its new gear in Indian Ocean

Navy tests its new gear in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

The Indian Navy tested its war machinery in series of month-long drill in the Indian Ocean. RS Chauhan reports

Protests after TN fisherman's killing, Sri Lankan navy denies role

Protests after TN fisherman's killing, Sri Lankan navy denies role

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The protesting fishermen have refused to accept the body of the fisherman unless a central minister visits the island and gives them an assurance that such incidents would not happen again, Rameswaram Fishermen Association President S Emiret said.

After CDS, theaterisation of armed forces next logical step: Army Chief

After CDS, theaterisation of armed forces next logical step: Army Chief

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

As per the plan, each of the theatre commands will have units of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, and all of them will work as a single entity looking after security challenges in a specified geographical territory under an operational commander.

TN: Lankan navy arrests 50 fishermen from Nagapattinam

TN: Lankan navy arrests 50 fishermen from Nagapattinam

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

Fifty fishermen from Nagapattinam and Karaikal have been arrested by the Sri Lankan

New attack craft inducted into Pakistan navy

New attack craft inducted into Pakistan navy

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

A Chinese-made fast attack craft armed with missiles was inducted into the Pakistan navy on Thursday, with Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee chairman Gen Khalid Wynne saying the vessel's firepower would help strengthen the defence of the country's territorial waters.

Army Chief criticises anti-CAA protesters; sparks row

Army Chief criticises anti-CAA protesters; sparks row

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Gen Rawat said, while addressing a gathering at a health summit, leaders emerge from crowds but are not those who lead people in 'inappropriate directions'.

35 boats gutted in massive fire at Visakhapatnam harbour

35 boats gutted in massive fire at Visakhapatnam harbour

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The fire broke out in an area near the Visakhapatnam Container Terminal and an Indian Oil Corporation facility where fishing boats were anchored.

Navy in process of modernisation

Navy in process of modernisation

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

Indian Navy is in the process of modernisation with the induction of new platforms fitted with potent weapons and sensors, Rear Admiral Rajender Singh, chief of Staff Southern Naval Command, said Monday.

Aussie PM Explores The Vikrant

Aussie PM Explores The Vikrant

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese became the first foreign leader to visit the pride of the Indian Navy, the INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier.

Maharashtra forms one-member panel to probe sunstroke deaths

Maharashtra forms one-member panel to probe sunstroke deaths

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday appointed a one-member committee to probe the deaths of 14 persons in the Maharashtra Bhushan award event held in Kharghar in Navi Mumbai on April 16.

Army chief begins rare visit to South Korea

Army chief begins rare visit to South Korea

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

It is the first-ever visit by a head of the Indian Army to South Korea.

Indian Navy teams join Lanka flood rescue ops; toll reaches 193

Indian Navy teams join Lanka flood rescue ops; toll reaches 193

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The Indian contingent of more than 300 navy personnel was assisting in the relief, with divers searching the brackish waters and medical teams seeing patients in makeshift tents set up at shelters.

CDS calls Air Force a support arm; IAF chief disagrees

CDS calls Air Force a support arm; IAF chief disagrees

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Gen Rawat's comments about the supporting role of the Air Force came at a conference when asked about the growing perception that the Indian Air Force was not keen on setting up the proposed theatre commands integrating the capabilities of the three forces.

Maritime security responsibility with Navy now

Maritime security responsibility with Navy now

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

With the Mumbai terror attacks exposing lack of coordination among security agencies, India today completely overhauled its coastal security apparatus and handed over the overall responsibility of maritime security to the Navy.

Indian Navy commissions first UAV squadron

Indian Navy commissions first UAV squadron

Rediff.com7 Jan 2006

The Navy's Maritime Aerial reconnaissance capacity had been depleted recently after its Russian acquired IL-38 aircraft crashed and the longer range TU142 was dispatched to Russia for upgradation.

Stalin urges Centre to ensure release of 28 Indian fishermen held by Lanka

Stalin urges Centre to ensure release of 28 Indian fishermen held by Lanka

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Bringing the latest instance of the arrest of TN fishermen to the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Stalin said 12 of them were arrested on Thursday and two mechanised fishing boats were seized by the Lankan Navy.

We can't run Army's command structure, says SC in plea by woman colonel

We can't run Army's command structure, says SC in plea by woman colonel

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Courts cannot run the affairs of the Army, the Supreme Court observed on Friday while hearing a petition filed by a woman colonel who was given the charge of a company of soldiers which is ordinarily commanded by a major, two ranks her junior.

Fire on INS Viraat, one navy personnel dead, 3 injured

Fire on INS Viraat, one navy personnel dead, 3 injured

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

One sailor was killed and three others were injured after a fire broke out onboard India's soon to be decommissioned aircraft carrier INS Viraat in Goa on Sunday.

'Today, we have a capable navy which takes care of our interests'

'Today, we have a capable navy which takes care of our interests'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Ahead of the International Fleet Review being held in Vizag, Naval chief Admiral RK Dhowan spoke of the changing perception of the navy and the many challenges it faces.

10 TN fishermen arrested by Lankan Navy

10 TN fishermen arrested by Lankan Navy

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

With the latest arrest, the number of Tamil Nadu fishermen in Sri Lankan custody has risen to 61.

Indian Navy commissions new fast attack craft 'INS Tihayu'

Indian Navy commissions new fast attack craft 'INS Tihayu'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

INS Tihayu, specifically built for meeting needs of extended coastal and offshore surveillance and patrol, has a length of 49.9 metres and maximum breadth of 7.5 meters.

Doesn't The Vindhyagiri Look Awesome?

Doesn't The Vindhyagiri Look Awesome?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

INS Vindhyagiri was launched by President Droupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of India's armed forces, in Kolkata on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Record rains in southern TN claim 10 lives; state blames poor IMD forecast

Record rains in southern TN claim 10 lives; state blames poor IMD forecast

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

While there was a brief respite from the incessant downpour on Tuesday, collaborative efforts from the defence, national, and state disaster response forces took the lead in executing rescue and relief operations.