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Manipur violence: Govt issues shoot at sight orders; 55 Army columns deployed

Manipur violence: Govt issues shoot at sight orders; 55 Army columns deployed

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Army and Assam Rifles were requisitioned in the night, and along with the state police, the forces arrested the violence by the morning, the spokesperson said.

It's raining IPOs! 40-odd issues to mop up Rs 80K cr

It's raining IPOs! 40-odd issues to mop up Rs 80K cr

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The primary market is set for a bumper Rs 80,000-crore bonanza with 30 companies already filing IPO papers to raise Rs 55,000 crore, while around 10 more are lined up for this month itself, seeking to mop up another Rs 25,000 crore, say investment bankers. The market has been on a non-stop rally, hitting new records almost every week, on the back of an influx of investors -- a vast majority of them first-timers -- coupled with a flood of liquidity. Foreign funds alone had pumped in a record $35 billion into the market in FY21, while the trend has continued this fiscal as well. Domestic institutions led by LIC have also infused trillions of rupees, helping woo retail investors in troves -- the year saw over 20 million new investors coming to the market.

HAL's made in India Udan plane clears major milestone

HAL's made in India Udan plane clears major milestone

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited said on Monday it has successfully carried out the Ground Run and Low Speed Taxi Trials (LSTT) of the Hindustan-228 (VT-KNR) aircraft for DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) 'Type Certification'.

Sports Shorts: Srikanth, Sindhu approved for TOPS scheme

Sports Shorts: Srikanth, Sindhu approved for TOPS scheme

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

ASK AJIT: Stocks to Buy, Hold, Sell

ASK AJIT: Stocks to Buy, Hold, Sell

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Meet India's Latest Billionaire

Meet India's Latest Billionaire

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

'It has taken us 15 years to get to where we are. It obviously doesn't happen overnight.'

Nagaland civilian deaths: Police files murder case against security forces

Nagaland civilian deaths: Police files murder case against security forces

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC have been clamped in Mon town, but the situation is tense.

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Srinivasan's daughter Rupa in 'Conflict of Interest'?

Srinivasan's daughter Rupa in 'Conflict of Interest'?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Rupa Gurunath, the first woman president of a BCCI affiliated unit, is a full-time Director of India Cements Limited (ICL). She has been found guilty of indirect conflict of interest for ICL's close association with Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited (CSKCL).

No power can touch even an inch of India's land: Rajnath in Ladakh

No power can touch even an inch of India's land: Rajnath in Ladakh

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Singh said if there is an attempt to hurt the self-respect of India, then it will not be tolerated and will be given a 'befitting reply'. "Whatever progress has been made in the talks, there should be a resolution of the matter. But to what extent it will be resolved, I cannot guarantee."

In Parl, Shah regrets Naga civilian killings; says probe underway

In Parl, Shah regrets Naga civilian killings; says probe underway

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The SIT has been constituted and has been directed to complete the probe within a month, Shah said.

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'The simultaneous fire from so many guns rained down on the enemy and pulverised them, a sight I can never forget till my last breath.'

Major General to head army inquiry into Nagaland civilian killings

Major General to head army inquiry into Nagaland civilian killings

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The inquiry will focus on the "intelligence" and the "circumstances" on which Saturday's operation was based on.

HAL's Dhruv vs Foreign chopper: Who will Rajnath pick?

HAL's Dhruv vs Foreign chopper: Who will Rajnath pick?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Admiral Puri says it would be wasteful to buy a foreign helicopter, pay for transfer of technology, and develop manufacturing capability in an Indian private sector strategic partner when all this already exists with HAL.

President Kovind attends Victory Day Parade in Dhaka

President Kovind attends Victory Day Parade in Dhaka

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday attended the Victory Day Parade as the 'Guest of Honour' in Dhaka as Bangladesh marked 50 years of victory in the Liberation War against Pakistan by showcasing its military might which included spectacular aerobatics and display of defence acquisitions.

2 jawans, JCO killed amid massive search ops to hunt ultras in J-K forests

2 jawans, JCO killed amid massive search ops to hunt ultras in J-K forests

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Officials said gunshots were heard as the joint search parties of the Army and the police resumed the operation in Poonch's Mendhar area. However, it was not immediately clear whether it was speculative firing by the search parties or fresh contact was established with the terrorists, they said.

Adani Green Energy to raise $1.8 bn from foreign banks

Adani Green Energy to raise $1.8 bn from foreign banks

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The company will raise $1.8 billion for the under construction and contracted portfolio of 12 GW, which includes the country's first manufacturing-linked solar power plant of 8 GW.

The duo who will lead the 'Hell March' at R-Day

The duo who will lead the 'Hell March' at R-Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Major Nikhil Maurya and Major Tarun Rathee will be leading the marching contingent of the Indian Army's Parachute Regiment Special forces on Republic Day.

R-Day: Delhi under thick security blanket after terror attack alert

R-Day: Delhi under thick security blanket after terror attack alert

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Ahead of Republic Day, the Delhi-National Capital Region has been put under a 'very high-security' cover after police received inputs from Intelligence agencies about a possible terror attack, officials said on Tuesday.

Army officer killed in Nagaland encounter, 3 terrorists shot dead

Army officer killed in Nagaland encounter, 3 terrorists shot dead

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Three terrorists of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and an Assam Rifles (AR) officer were killed in an encounter in Mon district of Nagaland, a defence spokesman said on Wednesday.

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Fifteen Cabinet ministers and 28 Ministers of State were sworn-in by President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday evening.

Is my portfolio good?'

Is my portfolio good?'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Govt ready for healthy discussion in Parliament: PM

Govt ready for healthy discussion in Parliament: PM

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

At the meeting attended by 33 parties, the prime minister said suggestions from public representatives, especially from the Opposition, are valuable as they make the discussion rich.

Modi makes Council of Ministers more socially representative

Modi makes Council of Ministers more socially representative

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has boosted the representation of backward castes, dalits, tribals and women in his Council of Ministers in a big shake-up of his government with a focus on politically crucial states, including the all-important Uttar Pradesh.

'Ishant needs a couple of Tests to get his rhythm back'

'Ishant needs a couple of Tests to get his rhythm back'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Ishant Sharma's lack of rhythm can be attributed to lack of game time and it would take a couple of Test matches for him to get back into the groove, India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey said.

Meet the heroes of the Surgical Strikes

Meet the heroes of the Surgical Strikes

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Major Rohit Suri and Naib Subedar Vijay Kumar were honoured at a military investiture ceremony.

One sentence in Budget speech for 13% spending

One sentence in Budget speech for 13% spending

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

This is a rather cavalier treatment of one of the most important items of the government's expenditure statement.

Planning Commission for upgrading telecom

Planning Commission for upgrading telecom

Rediff.com20 Mar 2003

Identifying major thrust areas for growth of telecom sector, Planning Commission has stressed on the need to upgrade and modernise telecommunication technology being used by the country's defence, police and para military forces.

Nagaland 'tense but calm', state cabinet seeks repeal of AFSPA

Nagaland 'tense but calm', state cabinet seeks repeal of AFSPA

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Demand for repeal of the act found echoes in the nation's Parliament with National People's Party (NPP) MP Agatha Sangma, a former Minister in the United Progressive Alliance government, terming the act as 'the elephant in the room which (needs to) be addressed' and seeking the 'draconian' Act be repealed.

The growing tussle between the govt and CAG

The growing tussle between the govt and CAG

Rediff.com22 May 2022

In a first, the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) officers reached out to several ministries in the last week of April as part of a confidence-boosting measure. The meeting brought the CAG officials and those from the ministries across the table to discuss the pain points in their relations. CAG of India Girish Chandra Murmu took this novel step because of growing tensions between those audited and the auditor.

Dr Seema Rao, India's first woman commando trainer

Dr Seema Rao, India's first woman commando trainer

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Dr Seema Rao has trained over 20,000 Indian soldiers. And has never been paid for it. Here's her super-inspirational story.

FA Cup: Fourth-tier Plymouth hold Liverpool; Chelsea win

FA Cup: Fourth-tier Plymouth hold Liverpool; Chelsea win

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

Determined defending and unstinting effort kept the League Two team in the game against opponents lying second in the Premier League, almost 70 places above them.

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday approved a total of 112 gallantry awards for defence and paramilitary personnel for their sacrifices to the nation, the defence ministry said.

Govt waived anti-corruption clauses before Rafale deal: Report

Govt waived anti-corruption clauses before Rafale deal: Report

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The Centre also overruled financial advisers' recommendations for making payments through an escrow account, an important safeguard in the absence of a sovereign or bank guarantee, The Hindu has reported.

President honours surgical strikes heroes with Shaurya Chakras

President honours surgical strikes heroes with Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday awarded Shaurya Chakras to the officers who took part in the daring surgical strike across the Line of Control last year.

Two UP ministers sacked after earning Mulayam's ire

Two UP ministers sacked after earning Mulayam's ire

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Days after Mulayam Singh Yadav warned Uttaer Pradesh ministers to "mend" their ways or face the sack, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday removed Anand Kumar Singh and Manoj Paras from his ministry apparently as they had earned the ire of the Samajwadi Party supremo.

Ensure PPE kits to health workers in non-COVID areas: SC to Centre

Ensure PPE kits to health workers in non-COVID areas: SC to Centre

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The bench, also comprising Justices S K Kaul and B R Gavai, was dealing with an application seeking provision for PPE for health workers including doctors, nurses, ward boys, medical and para-medical professionals who are working in non-COVID treatment areas keeping in view that fact that coronavirus infection from asymptomatic patients is reported to be on the rise.

No quota, no azadi, I want my razai: Slain Captain's final FB post

No quota, no azadi, I want my razai: Slain Captain's final FB post

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

The 10 Para Special Forces officer was leading his men from the front in a complicated operation in a seven-storey building in Pampore where at least three terrorists had holed up.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

India misfire from penalty-corners, lose to Netherlands

India misfire from penalty-corners, lose to Netherlands

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

India wasted as many as five penalty-corners seconds from the final hooter and went down 1-2 to reigning silver medallists the Netherlands in the Rio Olympics' hockey tournament on Thursday. The defeat saw the eight-time Olympic gold medallists slump to their second defeat in the competition.