News for 'tank'

'Modi-Trump Reconnect Went Swimmingly'

'Modi-Trump Reconnect Went Swimmingly'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'Trump administration wanted a positive tone at this summit, but there was still some anxiety that there could be some awkward moments -- and there were not.'

Markets tumble over 1%; Sensex tanks 888 points

Markets tumble over 1%; Sensex tanks 888 points

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

From the Sensex pack, Infosys tanked over 8 per cent after the company reported a lower-than-expected 11 per cent rise in net profit for the June quarter and delivered a shocker as it slashed its FY24 growth outlook to 1-3.5 per cent on delayed decision-making by clients amid global macro uncertainties. Hindustan Unilever, HCL Technologies, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra were the other major laggards. On the other hand, Larsen & Toubro rose the most by 3.88 per cent after it bagged an order of worth over Rs 7,000 crore from the bullet train project.

Jingle Bells! Santa Is Coming To Town

Jingle Bells! Santa Is Coming To Town

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Glimpses of Santa Claus from Brazil, Germany, Greece and Hungary.

India, China to resume Mansarovar Yatra, direct flights

India, China to resume Mansarovar Yatra, direct flights

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

India and China on Monday decided to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra as the two sides agreed to take certain people-centric steps to 'stabilise and rebuild' ties.

Anlakhya, India's Defence Game Changer

Anlakhya, India's Defence Game Changer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

IIT Kanpur has announced a breakthrough in stealth technology, which would make tanks and fighter aircraft invisible, or near-invisible to enemy radar.

He Wants To Set Up Fuel Stations In Space!

He Wants To Set Up Fuel Stations In Space!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'It is our duty to keep space sustainable and free of debris.'

Bharti Airtel profit tanks 31% on Nigerian Naira woes

Bharti Airtel profit tanks 31% on Nigerian Naira woes

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday posted a 31 per cent drop in consolidated profit to Rs 2,072 crore in the March quarter mainly due to devaluation of the Nigerian Naira. The company had registered a profit of Rs 3,005.6 crore in the year-ago period. The consolidated revenue of operations increased 4.4 per cent to Rs 37,599.1 crore during the quarter under review from Rs 36,009 crore a year earlier.

Sensex slumps over 400 pts on selloff in IT, banking stocks

Sensex slumps over 400 pts on selloff in IT, banking stocks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Zomato emerged as the biggest gainer, followed by Reliance, Nestle, Asian Paints and Power Grid.

'Trump Doesn't Want To Wait For Benefits Of A Long-Term Partnership'

'Trump Doesn't Want To Wait For Benefits Of A Long-Term Partnership'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'He needs to see results while he is in office.'

Will Trump 2.0 continue pro-India policies?

Will Trump 2.0 continue pro-India policies?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

A leading expert predicts that the incoming Trump administration will likely continue its pro-India policies, including the Indo-Pacific strategy and Quad, but highlights potential challenges such as trade disagreements, immigration issues, and a possible quid pro quo for technology sharing. The expert also notes that the Trump 2.0 administration may prioritize great power politics over strategic altruism, potentially impacting human rights and religious freedom concerns.

How Shark Tank India 1 Winners Fared

How Shark Tank India 1 Winners Fared

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Of the 23 companies, eight have raised funds after Shark Tank India.

1 Indian killed, 2 others injured in anti-tank missile attack in Israel

1 Indian killed, 2 others injured in anti-tank missile attack in Israel

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The missile hit a plantation in Margaliot, a moshav (collective agricultural community), in the Galilee region in the north of Israel around 11 am on Monday, Zaki Heller, spokesperson for rescue services Magen David Adom (MDA), told PTI.

Sambhal mosque survey conducted on orders of....: Hindu side lawyer

Sambhal mosque survey conducted on orders of....: Hindu side lawyer

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

A lawyer representing the Hindu side in the ongoing dispute over the Sambhal Jama Masjid has defended the second survey of the mosque, claiming it was conducted on the orders of the advocate commissioner. He also dismissed claims that the survey was conducted in haste or without court orders.

'Modi Bought A Reprieve, Not A Resolution'

'Modi Bought A Reprieve, Not A Resolution'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'Modi's intention was to create goodwill that will allow India to be seen by Trump as more than just a bad tariff problem.' 'He succeeded brilliantly on that count but none of these wins are unfortunately permanent.' 'Modi will have to do this again and again if Trump's grievances are to be durably assuaged.'

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

While Satya's pleasures are palpable -- among them the poetry of the coarse language, the mercifully rough-hewn texture, the oh-so-familiar underdog story -- these pleasures hit you at a completely different speed. The movie is charged with a sense of discovery, and every shot is a cornucopia of details existing independent of the main story. It's touching, notes Sreehari Nair.

Devotee drops iPhone in 'hundi', TN temple says 'God's property'

Devotee drops iPhone in 'hundi', TN temple says 'God's property'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

As per the practises and tradition at the temples, any offerings made into the hundial directly goes into the account of the deity of that temple. Rules do not permit the administration to return the offerings back to the devotees, Babu told reporters in Chennai.

Sky Force Review: Failed Noble Attempt

Sky Force Review: Failed Noble Attempt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'I eagerly await the day when we can experience a truly great Bollywood movie rooted in pure historical facts, one that authentically showcases the essence of our armed forces for Indian audiences,' notes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

India studying how Ukraine neutralised Russian tanks

India studying how Ukraine neutralised Russian tanks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

In the Ukraine-Russia conflict, reports from the war zone have suggested that the Ukrainians have extensively used anti-tank guided missiles to exploit the weakness of the Russian armoured vehicles and achieved significant success too.

'Trump Has Very Positive View Of Modi'

'Trump Has Very Positive View Of Modi'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'By his words, actions, and body language during their joint press appearance wanted to convey his personal respect and, more broadly, his desire to work closely with India.'

1st T20I PIX: India make short work of England in Kolkata

1st T20I PIX: India make short work of England in Kolkata

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

IMAGES from the 1st T20I played between India and England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Ukraine: A Graveyard For Russian Tanks

Ukraine: A Graveyard For Russian Tanks

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Russia has reportedly lost more than 650 tanks and about 3,000 other armored vehicles and heavy equipment so far in its invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine: Broken Buildings, Destroyed Tanks

Ukraine: Broken Buildings, Destroyed Tanks

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Victory in Mariupol would mean a significant achievement for Vladimir Putin's invasion since it would bring one more area in eastern Ukraine under its control.

Sensex, Nifty tumble amid sharp fall in Adani stocks

Sensex, Nifty tumble amid sharp fall in Adani stocks

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

State Bank of India, NTPC, ITC, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv were also among the major laggards. In contrast, Power Grid, UltraTech Cement, HCL Technologies and Axis Bank were among the gainers.

Markets down 1%; Sensex tanks 671 points

Markets down 1%; Sensex tanks 671 points

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Among Sensex shares, HDFC Bank fell the most by 2.58 per cent, followed by SBI (2.12 per cent), HDFC (2.09 per cent), and IndusInd Bank (2.02 per cent). Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, M&M, L&T, Reliance, Infosys and TCS were among the major losers. In contrast, Tata Motors, Maruti, NTPC, Sun Pharma, Power Grid and Titan were among the gainers.

Losses in blue-chip stocks drag markets down

Losses in blue-chip stocks drag markets down

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Stock markets closed lower for the second straight day on Friday amid relentless foreign fund outflows and losses in blue-chip stocks Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India. Benchmark BSE Sensex declined by 55.47 points or 0.07 per cent to settle at 79,486.32. During the day, it tanked 424.42 points or 0.53 per cent to 79,117.37.

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Wing Commander Raveendran and flight steward Sargeant Iyer, though shaken and injured, managed to open the rear door of the aircraft and shouted for Prime Minister Morarji Desai and the passengers in the forward cabin to exit in haste since they suspected that fire would engulf the aircraft.

Girl NCC cadets, robotic mules to feature in Army Day parade

Girl NCC cadets, robotic mules to feature in Army Day parade

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The Army Day Parade this year will see participation of an all-girl marching contingent from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and showcasing of four thematic tableaux, including one based on the force's Mission Olympics Wing.

How A Prof Got A Role In Paatal Lok 2!

How A Prof Got A Role In Paatal Lok 2!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Dr Theyiesinuo Keditsu, a professor of English Literature with PhD and MPhil degrees, was spotted at a restaurant. The next day she was offered Paatal Lok 2.

High inflation, FII exodus drag markets down

High inflation, FII exodus drag markets down

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, Adani Ports, JSW Steel, IndusInd Bank, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the biggest laggards. Tata Motors, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints and Infosys were the gainers.

What India Needs In Ladakh: Light Tanks

What India Needs In Ladakh: Light Tanks

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

India has over 4,000 medium tanks, but not a single light tank. It remains to be seen whether the Ladakh face-off with China galvanises a change, observes Ajai Shukla.

Govt revises gold import data from April; cuts Nov figures by $5 bn to $9.84 bn

Govt revises gold import data from April; cuts Nov figures by $5 bn to $9.84 bn

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The government has revised gold import data, bringing down numbers for November by $5 billion to $9.84 billion, possibly to rectify double accounting of inbound shipments. According to revised data of the commerce ministry arm Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS), gold import numbers have been slashed since April 2024, revealing excess imports of about $11.7 billion during the first eight months of 2024-25.

Markets slump 1%; Sensex tumbled 821 points

Markets slump 1%; Sensex tumbled 821 points

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

From the 30-share Sensex pack, NTPC, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, Tata Motors, JSW Steel, Maruti and Power Grid were among the major laggards. On the other hand, Sun Pharma, Infosys and ICICI Bank were the gainers.

Russian Tanks Destroyed In Ukraine

Russian Tanks Destroyed In Ukraine

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

With an army eight times the size of the Ukrainian army, it was expected to be a swift military operation for the Russian army. Fifteen days later, the Russians are far from capturing Kyiv or another major Ukrainian city.

Investors become poorer by Rs 5.29 lakh cr as markets slump

Investors become poorer by Rs 5.29 lakh cr as markets slump

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

A sharp fall in the equity market made investors poorer by Rs 5.29 lakh crore on Tuesday when the BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled over 800 points. A host of negative triggers -- muted quarterly earnings, continuous foreign fund outflows and weak trends in Asian and European markets -- dragged the benchmark indices lower. The BSE benchmark gauge tumbled 820.97 points or 1.03 per cent to settle at 78,675.18.

Project Zorawar: Army set to deploy light tanks along China border

Project Zorawar: Army set to deploy light tanks along China border

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The Army is set to procure a fleet of light tanks for deployment in high-altitude areas in eastern Ladakh under 'Project Zorawar' to bolster its overall firepower and operational prowess to deal with any eventualities.

End of the Road? Rohit's Test career in the balance

End of the Road? Rohit's Test career in the balance

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Questions are mounting on when the 37-year-old India captain will finally call time on his Test career.

'I'm surprised': Vaughan slams India's no-warm-up plan

'I'm surprised': Vaughan slams India's no-warm-up plan

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

India decided against playing a match against an Australian domestic side in the run up to the five-match Test series, starting in Perth from November 22

US Javelin Helps Ukraine Destroy Russian Tanks

US Javelin Helps Ukraine Destroy Russian Tanks

Rediff.com22 May 2022

The United States has supplied Ukraine with thousands of Javelins, the anti-tank missiles that have become the iconic weapon of the war for Ukraine which has helped in pushing back Russian tanks.

'History Will Remember Him With Gratitude'

'History Will Remember Him With Gratitude'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'During his stint as prime minister, he got 270 million people out of poverty.' 'This, according to the World Bank, is the fastest compression of poverty anywhere in the world.' Arvind Mayaram, the former finance secretary, recalls his encounters with Dr Manmohan Singh.

Jyoti Punwani: December 6, 1992, All Over Again?

Jyoti Punwani: December 6, 1992, All Over Again?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Can ordinary citizens counter this backward march? Can peace activists ensure that the two communities retain their bonds? Do they have a choice, asks Jyoti Punwani.