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US Javelin Helps Ukraine Destroy Russian Tanks

US Javelin Helps Ukraine Destroy Russian Tanks

Rediff.com   22 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.

Meet The IAF's SPYDER

Meet The IAF's SPYDER

Rediff.com   21 May 2022

The Indian Air Force's SPYDER is a modern, highly mobile, low level, quick reaction missile system.

Leaving Metro Stations Which Have Been Home

Leaving Metro Stations Which Have Been Home

Rediff.com   21 May 2022

The Ukrainian authorities have plan to restart the Kharkiv metro and have asked thousands of people still sheltering at metro stations to leave, saying that it is now safe enough to go home.

THRILLED To Get A Gas Cylinder

THRILLED To Get A Gas Cylinder

Rediff.com   21 May 2022

During the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the joy of receiving a domestic cooking gas cylinder is priceless.

Rahul Misses Tribute To Father

Rahul Misses Tribute To Father

Rediff.com   21 May 2022

The Congress MP is in London to attend the Ideas for India conclave; on Monday, he will speak at Cambridge, a university his father attended in the early 1960s and where Rajiv met and fell in love with Sonia.

A Kashmiri Pandit Havan In Srinagar

A Kashmiri Pandit Havan In Srinagar

Rediff.com   20 May 2022

Kashmiri Pandits performed a havan (special prayers) at the Zestha Devi temple on the banks of the Dal Lake in Srinagar on Friday, May 20, 2022.

Raksha Mantri Gets Ready For Yoga Day!

Raksha Mantri Gets Ready For Yoga Day!

Rediff.com   20 May 2022

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has begun practising his asanas for next month's International Yoga Day in right earnest.

A Russian On Trial For War Crimes

A Russian On Trial For War Crimes

Rediff.com   20 May 2022

The trial of the Russian soldier was the first that Ukraine has conducted since the invasion related to charges that could be considered war crimes.

Kashmiri Pandits Demand: Out Of Kashmir

Kashmiri Pandits Demand: Out Of Kashmir

Rediff.com   19 May 2022

Kashmiri Pandits in Srinagar continued their protests on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in the wake of the killing of government employee Rahul Bhat, who was shot dead by terrorists inside his office in central Kashmir's Budgam district on May 12.

He Ganga! He Yamuna!

He Ganga! He Yamuna!

Rediff.com   19 May 2022

A sobering glimpse of the Ganga and Yamuna.

Flood Fury Continues in Assam

Flood Fury Continues in Assam

Rediff.com   19 May 2022

As the rains continue unabated in Assam, the authorities have warned the situation could worsen in the coming days.

Ukrainian Soldiers Ready For Battle

Ukrainian Soldiers Ready For Battle

Rediff.com   19 May 2022

Much of Ukraine's military was mobilised only after the Russian invasion in late February, drawing many of its soldiers from civilian life.

Ukraine: A Graveyard For Russian Tanks

Ukraine: A Graveyard For Russian Tanks

Rediff.com   18 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.

Yeh Hai India: Monsoon Reveals Its Face

Yeh Hai India: Monsoon Reveals Its Face

Rediff.com   18 May 2022

As the rest of India swelters in unbearable heat, respite appears on the horizon with the first showers in Kerala.

Assam Floods: 2 Lakh People, 20 Districts Affected

Assam Floods: 2 Lakh People, 20 Districts Affected

Rediff.com   18 May 2022

More then 2 lakh people in 20 districts in Assam have been affected by pre-monsoon floods and landslides.

Ukrainian Fighters Evacuated from Azovstal

Ukrainian Fighters Evacuated from Azovstal

Rediff.com   18 May 2022

'Thanks to the defenders of Mariupol, Ukraine received vital time to accumulate reserves, regroup and mobilise forces and receive assistance from allies,' a Ukrainian government spokesman said later.

INS Surat, INS Udaygiri Ready To Protect India

INS Surat, INS Udaygiri Ready To Protect India

Rediff.com   17 May 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the Indian Navy's new destroyer warship INS Surat and the Indian Navy's new frigate INS Udaygiri, in Mumbai, May 17, 2022.

How To Destroy A Russian Tank

How To Destroy A Russian Tank

Rediff.com   17 May 2022

Ukrainian soldiers train for the bloody and brutal battles ahead.

Amarnath Yatra: Preparations On

Amarnath Yatra: Preparations On

Rediff.com   17 May 2022

Ganderbal's Senior Superintendent of Police Nikhil Borkar accompanied by a team of senior officers inspected the Amarnath Yatra route from Baltal to the Shri Amarnath Cave temple in Ganderbal on Sunday.

A Dip to Beat the Heat

A Dip to Beat the Heat

Rediff.com   17 May 2022

India is experiencing its worst heat wave in 122 years.