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5 long-awaited motorcycles at 2016 Auto Expo

5 long-awaited motorcycles at 2016 Auto Expo

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The perfect platform to grab attention and engage with prospective customers, the 2016 Auto Expo will see over 100 exhibitors displaying some very interesting products. However, our eyes at MotorBeam are keen on some highly awaited launches that will be redefining products for their respective manufacturers.

Flipkart acquires mobile marketing firm Appiterate

Flipkart acquires mobile marketing firm Appiterate

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Flipkart on Wednesday said it has acquired mobile marketing start-up Appiterate.

Will Modi go to war with China?

Will Modi go to war with China?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'By not even acknowledging China's occupation of Indian territory Modi signalled to Beijing that he was not prepared to used forceful means to vacate the Chinese occupation, and that his government was reconciled to this loss of territory and accepted the fait accompli engineered by the PLA.'

US-India ties: One step forward, two steps back

US-India ties: One step forward, two steps back

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Trump's visit symbolised heightened partisanship and a return to chemistry between leaders defining bilateral ties, notes Kashish Parpiani.

Soleimani Killing: Lessons for India to learn

Soleimani Killing: Lessons for India to learn

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Drone warfare has come to stay.' 'India should exploit the expected Reaper acquisition from the US to build an effective counter terror campaign,' argues Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'China was a relationship from which Mr Modi had expected the most it seems.' 'It showed in a string of summits, and somewhat breathless celebration of Xi Jinping.' 'It was hasty and simplistic,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

India's light combat helicopter ready for high-altitude operations

India's light combat helicopter ready for high-altitude operations

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The Light Combat Helicopter is heavily armoured to protect its two pilots from enemy fire, and has a 'stealthy' fuselage that is hard to detect with radar. Ajai Shukla reports

India, US agree to renew defence pact for another 10 years

India, US agree to renew defence pact for another 10 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

India and the United States have in principle agreed to extend their defence agreement for another 10 years which will take forward the cooperation between the two countries in the crucial area.

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'New Delhi and Washington are now on the same page, on dealing with growing Chinese assertiveness, across the entire Indo-Pacific region,' notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, Chancellor, Central University of Jammu.

India must call Trump's bluff

India must call Trump's bluff

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The US seems to be engaging in a game of brinkmanship where President Trump's visit has been used as 'leverage' to pressure India into agreeing to a trade deal, notes Kashish Parpiani.

Govt makes a pitch for open source software in IT tenders

Govt makes a pitch for open source software in IT tenders

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

The government has decided to give preference to open source software.

Will Prince Harry leave British army for charity work?

Will Prince Harry leave British army for charity work?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Britain's Prince Harry is considering leaving his career in the British army later this year, media reports said on Friday.

PHOTOS: First women soldiers from US army's toughest school

PHOTOS: First women soldiers from US army's toughest school

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Captain Kristen Griest and 1st Lt Shaye Haver are the first women ever to graduate from the United States army's Ranger School, designed to produce elite and tough leaders.

ISIS militants target Egyptian army checkpoints in Sinai, kill 70

ISIS militants target Egyptian army checkpoints in Sinai, kill 70

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The coordinated assaults in the morning set off fierce fighting between the army and the militants that is currently ongoing, with soldiers and police chasing the attackers using ground and air force, security sources said.

HAL: Non performance, nil accountability

HAL: Non performance, nil accountability

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

facilities at Bangalore one understands the financial year end frenzy at these establishments and the slipshod slippages in timeframes, quality of overhaul, servicing and quality control across the board, for aircraft and equipment alike,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

'Modi hai to mumkin hai', says Pompeo in India policy speech

'Modi hai to mumkin hai', says Pompeo in India policy speech

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Pompeo will travel to India, Sri Lanka, Japan and South Korea from June 24 to 30. His four-nation is aimed at deepening US partnerships in the strategic Indo-Pacific region.

Honda CB Hornet 160R is yours for Rs 80k

Honda CB Hornet 160R is yours for Rs 80k

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

After much speculations and wait, Honda has finally launched its highly awaited CB Hornet in India. With the starting price of Rs 79,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the bike is available in two variants -- the standard variant with a single disc and Dual Discs with CBS.

Boeing catches them young to scale up talent pool

Boeing catches them young to scale up talent pool

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The firm, which aims to double sourcing from India, is looking at partnerships with institutions such as the IITs

Defence ministry scraps Rs 6,000-cr tender for light choppers

Defence ministry scraps Rs 6,000-cr tender for light choppers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

The defence ministry on Friday scrapped a scam-tainted tender worth over Rs 6,000 crore to procure 197 light helicopters from foreign vendors and decided to allow indigenous players to manufacture these choppers for the armed forces.

Defence budget hiked by nearly 10%

Defence budget hiked by nearly 10%

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The capital outlay for the three services, for modernisation, stood at Rs 78,586.68 crore

How Mattis resignation will affect India

How Mattis resignation will affect India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

General Mattis has been the most steadfast champion in Trump's cabinet of the US-India defence relationship. If Trump chooses a more pliable successor, the Pentagon's attention could go off India.

As retail demand sinks, 2-wheeler plants opt for 10-day shutdown

As retail demand sinks, 2-wheeler plants opt for 10-day shutdown

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The two-wheeler industry marked its first fall in 11 months in November with sales of 1.24 million reporting a fall of nearly six per cent compared to the same month last year

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Veer Arjun Singh finds out what a bunch of passionate bikers can teach us about the adrenaline-fuelled hobby

Interim Budget 2014: Defence allocation hiked by 10%

Interim Budget 2014: Defence allocation hiked by 10%

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The ministry had spent 82 per cent of that amount till the start of this month.

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'India in 2020 is a lot better prepared than in 1962.' 'It is no longer a pushover; and anything other than a crushing Chinese military victory will be a major loss of face for China,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan in the first of a three part column.

Shooting down own chopper was big mistake: IAF chief

Shooting down own chopper was big mistake: IAF chief

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Disciplinary action is being taken against two officers in the shooting down of the chopper.

21 Indian soldiers injured during joint military ops in UK

21 Indian soldiers injured during joint military ops in UK

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Indian defence sources said the accident took place when the troops of both countries were coming back after the day's joint exercise being held from June 13-28.

Is Modi govt weakening HAL?

Is Modi govt weakening HAL?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

With no payments coming in, HAL for the first time ever taken a bank loan of Rs 7.81 billion.

'It is not so much about dropping bombs on a target, it is the effect that that bomb creates'

'It is not so much about dropping bombs on a target, it is the effect that that bomb creates'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'The Balakot mission was an act of political signaling that India is willing to raise the price that the Pakistani State has to pay in order to support terrorism.'

Top 7 blogging sites you must check out

Top 7 blogging sites you must check out

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Dear aspiring bloggers, have you heard of these sites?

India 'Spikes' American Javelin missiles

India 'Spikes' American Javelin missiles

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

India has decided to buy 8,356 Spike anti-tank guided missile and 321 launchers from Israel for Rs 3,200 crore, rejecting US offer of Javelin missiles that Washington was lobbying hard for.

Boeing sees jump in US investment if FDI in defence is hiked

Boeing sees jump in US investment if FDI in defence is hiked

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Kohler made the comments on aviation industry-wide speculation about New Delhi increasing FDI in defence sector to 49 per cent from the current 26 per cent, with some expecting an announcement in the near future.

How Finance Minister Jaitley helped out Defence Minister Jaitley

How Finance Minister Jaitley helped out Defence Minister Jaitley

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The armed forces are quite happy with the attention paid to their concerns, reports R S Chauhan.

Major India-US defence deals to be signed next week

Major India-US defence deals to be signed next week

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Members of his team and industry were right now in India, US Defence Secretary Ash Carter disclosed, 'looking at the potential co-production of fighter aircraft.'

Containing China: Why India and US are building close defence ties

Containing China: Why India and US are building close defence ties

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

'India-US defence pacts are seen by many analysts as a subtle move to jointly contain China's growing militarism, especially in the strategic Indian Ocean Region.'

Electrifying! Bikes and models at Auto Expo

Electrifying! Bikes and models at Auto Expo

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

For a change, glamour goes rural as exhibitors glam up their products meant for India's villages.

Why some top auto cos will give Auto Expo a miss

Why some top auto cos will give Auto Expo a miss

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Skoda Auto, Volvo Cars and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles are not participating in the Expo.

US clears sale of Guardian drones to India

US clears sale of Guardian drones to India

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

In a late night statement, the White House said completion of these sales would increase bilateral defence trade to nearly USD 19 billion, supporting thousands of US jobs.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

4 sports bikes launching now!

4 sports bikes launching now!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Planning to buy a sports bike? Naveen Soni looks at the coming attractions in the bike market.