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End of an era: Navy bids farewell to the Sea Harrier

End of an era: Navy bids farewell to the Sea Harrier

Rediff.com11 May 2016

After three decades of glorious service, the Sea Harrier jets of the Indian Air Force will fly into the sunset on Wednesday.

India to contribute $500,000 to UN emergency response fund

India to contribute $500,000 to UN emergency response fund

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

India contributed $10 million to the Ebola Trust Fund and helped in evacuating Indians as well as many foreign nationals from war-torn Yemen in 2015.

3 Indians among Sudan jet crash victims

3 Indians among Sudan jet crash victims

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

The plane was on an internal flight to the capital, Khartoum.

Indian force for Sudan to aid UN

Indian force for Sudan to aid UN

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

The Indian armed force will police the southern Darfur region, which has been wracked by ethnic conflict between Muslim and Christian militia.

Sudan-I dye: Heinz recalls products

Sudan-I dye: Heinz recalls products

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

Global food giant Heinz on Monday withdrew some of its products from the Chinese markets as health authorities found that they contained the carcinogenic Sudan-I dye, the state media reported.

ONGC to build $1.2 bn refinery in Sudan

ONGC to build $1.2 bn refinery in Sudan

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

The Oil and Natural Gas Corp, which is laying a 741-km long petroleum product pipeline in Sudan, will also build a $1.2 billion oil refinery in the African nation.

India Gate goes orange for UN's violence against women

India Gate goes orange for UN's violence against women

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

As part of a global 'Orange the World' campaign, the iconic India Gate on Wednesday lit up in the colour orange celebrating the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women.

ISIS uses Indians for suicide attacks: Report

ISIS uses Indians for suicide attacks: Report

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The report said that a total of 23 Indians have so far joined the IS of which six were reportedly killed in different incidents.

High-ranking US defence official coming to India with an agenda

High-ranking US defence official coming to India with an agenda

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Deborah Lee James will travel to India later this month as part of a maiden visit to four Asian countries that would also take her to Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines and will discuss the situation in the South China sea as well as the growing threat of terrorism.

10 countries (besides India) where it's a crime to be gay

10 countries (besides India) where it's a crime to be gay

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

More than 80 countries treat homosexuals as criminals. Here are 10 countries that share India's homophobic streak. The punishments for such 'crimes' range from stoning to death to torture.

WC qualifier: Mozambique, Zambia edge first legs

WC qualifier: Mozambique, Zambia edge first legs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Mozambique's Helder Pelembe scored with a powerful strike early in the second half to secure a 1-0 home victory over Gabon and Zambia won by the same scoreline away in Sudan in the first legs of African World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday.

Hajj stampede: Death toll rises to 2,121

Hajj stampede: Death toll rises to 2,121

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The crush and stampede that struck the Hajj last month in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,121 pilgrims, a new tally showed on Monday, after officials in the kingdom met to discuss the tragedy.

OVL signs Sudan pipeline deal

OVL signs Sudan pipeline deal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corp, has signed a $194 million contract with the Sudan Government for construction of a 741-km long multi-product pipeline.

Rohit joins Hollywood stars in Kenya's anti-poaching campaign

Rohit joins Hollywood stars in Kenya's anti-poaching campaign

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

On his part Rohit said, "I will be donating for this cause as I am so happy to find out what kind of work is being done by Mr Hameed and Mr Yakub to carry on this anti-poaching drive," said Rohit.

Reliance, Tata eye Sudan mart

Reliance, Tata eye Sudan mart

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

Leading business groups of the country like Reliance and the Tatas have shown interest in entering the Sudanese market, Ambassador of Sudan in India Abdal Mahmood Adbal Haleem Mohammad said on Monday.

What will it take for India to be rich?

What will it take for India to be rich?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

'China's development is on a different scale from India's. They are very far ahead.' 'I don't think it will be possible in the next 30 years for us to catch them,' says Aakar Patel.

A journey through the works of legendary photojournalists

A journey through the works of legendary photojournalists

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

An exhibition in Bengaluru showcases some of the best photographs by legendary photojournalists, such as James Nachtwey, Sebastiao Salgado and Steve McCurry

Constantine blasts officials; asks AIFF to synchronise its calendar

Constantine blasts officials; asks AIFF to synchronise its calendar

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

India football coach Stephen Constantine has told his bosses to stand up to the dominating television companies if they ever want local football to flourish in the floundering South Asian nation.

OVL to buy 11% stake in Sudan oil field

OVL to buy 11% stake in Sudan oil field

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, will acquire 11 per cent stake in a 744 million barrel oil field in Sudan for $125.4 million.

2 TV journalists shot dead in US by a disgruntled ex-worker

2 TV journalists shot dead in US by a disgruntled ex-worker

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

A woman TV news reporter and a cameraman conducting a live on-air interview were killed on the spot when a "disgruntled station employee" opened fire at a mall in US state of Virginia and fled, shocking viewers who saw the grisly drama on their TVs.

'I have faith in PM Modi': V K Singh on OROP row

'I have faith in PM Modi': V K Singh on OROP row

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Union minister and former Army Chief General (retd) V K Singh on Wednesay said he has firm faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi who had taken a pledge to implement the OROP scheme for ex-servicemen.

OVL eyes 11% stake in Sudan oilfield

OVL eyes 11% stake in Sudan oilfield

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, is in talks with two Middle-East Asian companies to acquire stake in an oil field in Sudan that is estimated to hold oil reserves in excess of 3.5 billion barrels.

I fought for India and not AIBA: Sonia Lather

I fought for India and not AIBA: Sonia Lather

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Where stalwarts like MC Mary Kom failed, Sonia Lather rose form nowhere to bring home a medal.

36 die in Sudan riots

36 die in Sudan riots

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

EgyptAir Flight 804: 'Body parts, luggage found' at wreckage site

EgyptAir Flight 804: 'Body parts, luggage found' at wreckage site

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The navy has also found some of the passengers' belongings and was sweeping the area in search of the plane's black box, the military said.

Sudan oil blocks: Petronas clears way for OVL

Sudan oil blocks: Petronas clears way for OVL

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Malaysian oil firm Petronas has cleared the way for ONGC Videsh Ltd's acquisition of stake in two onshore oil blocks in Sudan by waiving off its first right to buyout Austrian firm OMV's stake.

OVL retains UK firm for Sudan oil sale

OVL retains UK firm for Sudan oil sale

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, has retained the services of Trafigura Ltd of London till March next year to trade 60,000 barrels per day of crude oil that it gets in lieu of its share in a Sudan oil field.

OVL gets nod for stake in Sudan oil blocks

OVL gets nod for stake in Sudan oil blocks

Rediff.com23 Aug 2003

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Saturday cleared ONGC Videsh Ltd's proposal to acquire stake in two oil blocks in Sudan.

OVL eyes stake in Sudan oilfield

OVL eyes stake in Sudan oilfield

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, is talking to China National Petroleum Corporation, the Chinese national oil company, for a stake in the recently discovered Mulut Basin oilfield in Sudan.

OVL buys 2 Sudan oil blocks pie

OVL buys 2 Sudan oil blocks pie

Rediff.com16 Aug 2003

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp, has acquired stake in two oil blocks in Sudan for $136 million.

India abstains from voting on UN resolution on American NGO

India abstains from voting on UN resolution on American NGO

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

India was among the 11 countries that abstained from voting on the resolution in the UN Economic and Social Council.

ONGC bids for 2 Sudan oil blocks

ONGC bids for 2 Sudan oil blocks

Rediff.com21 May 2003

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of state exploration firm Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, has submitted bids for acquiring two more oil blocks in Sudan.

India keen on crude from Sudan oil field: Naik

India keen on crude from Sudan oil field: Naik

Rediff.com1 Apr 2003

The government on Tuesday said that it was in talks with CNPC of China and Petronas of Malaysia for buying their share of 8.4 million tonnes per annum of crude oil in a Sudan oil field where state oil firm ONGC Videsh Ltd has taken 25 per cent stake.

IOC to share Sudan project with ONGC

IOC to share Sudan project with ONGC

Rediff.com24 Mar 2003

Indian Oil Corporation will buy 40 per cent of ONGC Videsh Ltd's stake in the Greater Nile Oil Project in Sudan.

Rio: Enduring slavery, civil war - A touching tale of a South Sudanese marathoner

Rio: Enduring slavery, civil war - A touching tale of a South Sudanese marathoner

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

South Sudanese Olympic athlete Guor Marial may not be a hot medal tip for Sunday's marathon, but the former slave's road to Rio is one of the most astonishing stories of the games.

These 16 nations have been a total failure!

These 16 nations have been a total failure!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Even though India improved upon its ranking (79 out of 178) compared to 2012 -- climbing two spots -- the country is still not out of the woods in the danger list owing to starkly uneven economic development and widespread poverty.

OVL retains Trafigura for selling Sudan oil

OVL retains Trafigura for selling Sudan oil

Rediff.com12 Mar 2003

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corp, has retained services of Trafigura Ltd of London to trade its share of 60,000 barrels per day of crude oil from the Greater Nile Oil Project in Sudan in the international markets.

ONGC clears hurdles for Sudan oilfield stake

ONGC clears hurdles for Sudan oilfield stake

Rediff.com10 Mar 2003

The Oil and Natural Gas Corp will finalise this month the purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Sudan's controversial oil project from Canada's Talisman Energy Inc, officials said.