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Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

5 Asanas For The Office!

5 Asanas For The Office!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Start your day with Tadasana, find your strength in Bhujangasana, unlock your potential with Dhanurasana, take a breather in Balasana, and flow through Bitilasana Marjaryasana, suggests yoga expert R Pushpa.

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'Are we to believe that coordinated moves by the Canadian and US authorities are no longer taking place?', asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Former IAF chief Bhadauria joins BJP, praises Modi

Former IAF chief Bhadauria joins BJP, praises Modi

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Former Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria (retired) joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the steps taken by his government to modernise and strengthen the armed forces

BSE to buy S&P's 50% stake in index joint venture for Rs 30 crore

BSE to buy S&P's 50% stake in index joint venture for Rs 30 crore

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Domestic bourse BSE has approved the acquisition of a 50 per cent stake in index provider Asia Index (AIPL) from equal joint venture partner S&P Dow Jones (SPDJ) Indices for Rs 30 crore. AIPL, the index provider, is responsible for compiling and maintaining the widely followed Sensex, Bankex, and other indices. Passive funds with assets of nearly Rs 2 trillion are benchmarked with indices provided by AIPL.

Bharat Shakti a message to adversaries about India's combat potential

Bharat Shakti a message to adversaries about India's combat potential

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The synergised demonstration of indigenous defence capabilities during 'Bharat Shakti' is a "testimony to its commitment towards modernisation through indigenisation," the sources said.

Naxals will be eliminated by 2026: Amit Shah

Naxals will be eliminated by 2026: Amit Shah

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Terming Naxals the biggest human rights violators, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said security forces have been carrying out 'offensive operations' instead of defensive against the insurgents and have achieved big successes in recent times.

Suicide or accidental firing? Cop dies at Ram temple

Suicide or accidental firing? Cop dies at Ram temple

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Shatrughan Vishwakarma was deployed as part of the Special Security Force (SSF) set to provide security at the temple premises.

Tribunal tells IAF to allow 2 officers to join civil services

Tribunal tells IAF to allow 2 officers to join civil services

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The principal bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal headed by Justice Rajendra Menon also asked the Indian Air Force to change their rules and conditions for granting permission to air warriors for applying for grade A services exams outside the force.

The IAF Pilot Who Saved A Jaguar

The IAF Pilot Who Saved A Jaguar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The sky outside was a perfect blue with fair winds on that hot day in July, but inside the Jaguar an emergency was unraveling with every passing second. Wing Commander Vernon Desmond Keane had two options: Eject and see his beloved aircraft crash -- which would come at a great cost to the nation and cause harm to civilian life and property on the ground. Or try the limits of his training; push the aircraft and his flying skills to the edge of technical and human endurance and save them both.

India-US Conduct Exercise 'Tiger Triumph 2024'

India-US Conduct Exercise 'Tiger Triumph 2024'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Exercise 'Tiger Triumph 2024', the bilateral tri-service exercise between India and the US, was held from March 18 to March 31, 2024.

Canada lists India as cyberthreat, MEA reacts strongly

Canada lists India as cyberthreat, MEA reacts strongly

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

While there was no mention of India in the National Cyber Threat Assessment reports of 2018, 2020 and 2023-24, the 2025-26 assessment mentions India -- along with China, Russia, Iran and North Korea -- in the 'Cyber threat from state adversaries' section that introduces the state cyber threat ecosystem and discusses the cyber threats to Canada.

For 1st time, service chiefs roped in to defend govt decision: Cong on Agnipath

For 1st time, service chiefs roped in to defend govt decision: Cong on Agnipath

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

"Why are the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Defence Minister quiet on the Agnipath scheme?" Kharge asked.

Reliance board approves 1:1 bonus issue

Reliance board approves 1:1 bonus issue

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The board of Reliance Industries Ltd on Thursday approved issuing 1:1 bonus shares -- the first bonus issue in seven years. Reliance, the nation's most valuable company, had last issued bonus shares in September 2017.

Israel cancels Haifa Day tribute to Indian soldiers

Israel cancels Haifa Day tribute to Indian soldiers

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Israel and Lebanese Shia group Hezbollah have carried out widespread strikes on each other, raising tensions, and prompting Israel Home Front command to issue precautionary advisory to citizens.

Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

A provision has been made for relaxation in the upper age limit and exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test in the recruitment to the post of constable (general duty) and rifleman in the CAPFs and Assam Rifles for ex-Agniveers, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in response to a written question.

J-K: 5 cops, teacher sacked for narco-terror links

J-K: 5 cops, teacher sacked for narco-terror links

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday sacked six government employees, including five policemen, for their 'deep involvement in anti-national activities', officials said.

37 killed in 2 deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

37 killed in 2 deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The dead were identified as belonging to Punjab province. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

Hyundai Gears Up For Rs 27,856 Crore IPO

Hyundai Gears Up For Rs 27,856 Crore IPO

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

India's second-largest passenger vehicles firm will be valued at Rs 1.59 trillion at the top-end of the price band of Rs 1,865-Rs 1,960.

Air Force, Army, Navy vice chiefs fly Tejas aircraft

Air Force, Army, Navy vice chiefs fly Tejas aircraft

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The participation of the three vice chiefs in the Tarang Shakti exercise demonstrated the growing focus on cross-domain cooperation, with land, sea, and air forces working together to face modern challenges, an official said.

Volvo plans financial services arm

Volvo plans financial services arm

Rediff.com14 Jun 2008

AB Volvo, the Swedish truck and bus major, is planning to launch its financial services subsidiary in India. The new subsidiary is expected to start operations in the next six months, according to Volvo India Managing Director Eric Leblanc.

5 Asanas To Strengthen Your Back, Neck, Shoulders

5 Asanas To Strengthen Your Back, Neck, Shoulders

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Let's explore five transformative yoga asanas designed to fortify your back, neck and shoulders, ensuring you stand tall and strong, just like a tree rooted firmly in the ground.

Badlapur protests: Internet suspended, 72 held; schools remain shut

Badlapur protests: Internet suspended, 72 held; schools remain shut

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

In the wake of a massive protest at Badlapur in Maharashtra's Thane district over the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls, internet services in the town were suspended while most schools remained shut on Wednesday, officials said.

With Paytm deal, Zomato spices up growth menu

With Paytm deal, Zomato spices up growth menu

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Food delivery platform Zomato has laid the foundation for its third vertical of growth by agreeing to acquire Paytm's entertainment and ticketing business, said analysts on Thursday (August 22). Zomato, which also runs a quick commerce business called Blinkit, will strengthen its 'going out' offering but the acquisition may take time to yield results, they said. "Paytm's entertainment and ticketing arm will be part of Zomato's District app, which is due to be launched in the coming weeks.

Indian forces have transformed to meet diverse warfare challenges: IAF chief

Indian forces have transformed to meet diverse warfare challenges: IAF chief

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

The Indian Air Force, in particular, has grown from a very modest beginning just about 90 years ago, to being "one of the most formidable air forces in the world", the IAF chief said.

Armed forces recall retired medical staff to battle COVID

Armed forces recall retired medical staff to battle COVID

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat also informed the prime minister that oxygen cylinders available with armed forces in various establishments will be released for hospitals.

Nifty expected to reach 24,500 level by Dec 2024

Nifty expected to reach 24,500 level by Dec 2024

Rediff.com28 May 2024

With an expected earnings growth of 15 per cent, benchmark index Nifty 50 may hit 24,500 level by December 2024 and move further to surpass the level of 26,500 by December 2025, Emkay Investment Managers said on Tuesday. The 50-share Nifty settled at 22,888.15 on Tuesday. In the previous day, it hit a new lifetime peak of 23,110.80.

Iranian missiles target Mossad headquarters, US sends F-16s

Iranian missiles target Mossad headquarters, US sends F-16s

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, told Press TV that the Nevatim air base, the Netzarim military facility and the Tel Nof intelligence unit, were hit in the Tuesday night attack dubbed 'Operation True Promise II'.

NIA charges gangster Goldy Brar among 12 for Karni Sena chief murder

NIA charges gangster Goldy Brar among 12 for Karni Sena chief murder

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

According to the statement, NIA investigations have revealed the involvement of the notorious terrorist-gangster syndicate behind the killing of Gogamedi, who was shot dead in the living room of his house in Shyam Nagar colony in Jaipur in December 2023.

Nayab Singh Saini: BJP's surprise pick packs a punch

Nayab Singh Saini: BJP's surprise pick packs a punch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Months before the Haryana assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party replaced its strongman Manohar Lal Khattar as chief minister with low-profile OBC leader Nayab Singh Saini, a decision that surprised many.

Foreign power didn't want me to quit: SL ex-president hints at India's role

Foreign power didn't want me to quit: SL ex-president hints at India's role

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Gotabaya Rajapaksa, ousted as the president of Sri Lanka in a popular public uprising in 2022, on Thursday hinted that India was keen on his continuation despite the growing public discontent against him at the behest of certain Western powers.

Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Comes With A Message

Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Comes With A Message

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam, with its retro-inspired title song and background score just tries too hard, both with the comedy and the message, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'There is uncertainty regarding job opportunities for our children after they serve for just four years under the Agnipath scheme.'

India, US sign key defence agreement

India, US sign key defence agreement

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The two countries also signed a 'Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Assignment of Liaison Officers', which will facilitate the posting of one military officer from each country with the military of the other.

Ranji Round-up: Shami returns, in action for Bengal

Ranji Round-up: Shami returns, in action for Bengal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Roundup of matches across the country in the ongoing BCCI Ranji Trophy

UK court okays extradition of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari

UK court okays extradition of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

A UK court on Monday ruled that Sanjay Bhandari, an accused middleman and consultant in arms deals, can be extradited to India to face charges of tax evasion and money laundering.

J-K police books 3 lt colonels for attempt to murder, dacoity

J-K police books 3 lt colonels for attempt to murder, dacoity

Rediff.com30 May 2024

A case of attempt to murder and dacoity has been registered against three army lieutenant colonels and 13 others for their alleged involvement in a violent attack on the Kupwara police station, according to the FIR.

'Always Treat China With Caution'

'Always Treat China With Caution'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Given China's past behaviour and their territorial claims, should we be sceptical regarding China's willingness to adhere to these agreements fully? The answer is yes.' 'As Ronald Reagan famously said in the context of the SALT talks, 'Trust, but verify!' India should also do the same.' 'This has already begun with foot patrolling, drones, satellite imagery and so on. India's military deployment did mirror China's and will continue to do so in the future.'

Apollo Hospitals to ride on healthy growth outlook

Apollo Hospitals to ride on healthy growth outlook

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise (APH) delivered an in-line performance for the April-June quarter of the financial year 2024-2025 (Q1FY25)with growth in the number of patients. AHLL (Apollo Health & Lifestyle), a subsidiary, posted sales growth and profitability. APH also reduced operational costs at Healthco.

French banking major BNP Paribas looks to sell retail broking arm Sharekhan

French banking major BNP Paribas looks to sell retail broking arm Sharekhan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

French banking major BNP Paribas is planning to sell its domestic retail broking unit, Sharekhan, according to news reports on Tuesday. The reports even named leading financial institutions as possible suitors. "We would not be able to comment on the mentioned queries at this time," said a company spokesperson in response to a query from Business Standard seeking clarification on the news item.