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India takes note of Pak Army chief's meetings in Washington

India takes note of Pak Army chief's meetings in Washington

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Pakistan Army chief arrived in Washington last week on his first official visit to the US.

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Besides Ayodhya, the BJP lost in nine other constituencies with a Ramayana imprint; it tasted success only in Thrissur.' 'In Rameswaram, K Navaskani of the Indian Union Muslim League won with a 44% voteshare in a 84% Hindu constituency.' 'In the 21 seats in the Ayodhya and Varanasi regions, both crucial to the Hindutva project, the BJP won just 7.' 'It won just 3 out of 12 seats around Modi's constituency,' points out Krishna Prasad.

Lootere Review: No Jack Sparrow Here!

Lootere Review: No Jack Sparrow Here!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Lootere deserves points for originality and novelty, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Adani's Sri Lanka port JV gets $553 mn from US

Adani's Sri Lanka port JV gets $553 mn from US

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

DFC is the US government's development finance institution. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) in a statement said that the US fund will support the development of deepwater shipping container terminal in the Port of Colombo.

Head Out To The Beach With Priya Varrier

Head Out To The Beach With Priya Varrier

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Let's pack for a day out at the beach with the Oru Adaar Love actress.

Fragile security in South China Sea threat to good order at sea: Navy chief

Fragile security in South China Sea threat to good order at sea: Navy chief

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

There have been growing global concerns over China's sweeping claims of sovereignty over all of the South China Sea, a huge source of hydrocarbons.

Interim Budget 2024: A Salaried Person's Wish List

Interim Budget 2024: A Salaried Person's Wish List

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Dear Finance Minister, We don't expect magic, just a little understanding and some tax relief that feels like a real reward, not a bare minimum. A little extra fuel in our wallets could go a long way, pleads Vatsal Ramaiya

Temples are path to mental slavery: Bihar education minister

Temples are path to mental slavery: Bihar education minister

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Bihar Education Minister Chandrashekhar reiterated that temples are the path to "mental slavery" while schools mean the path of light in life, extending support to party MLA Fateh Bahadur Singh whose similar statement drew the ire of a fringe outfit that announced a "reward" of Rs 10 lakh to cut off his tongue.

Head To The Beach With Siddhi Idnani

Head To The Beach With Siddhi Idnani

Rediff.com22 May 2023

How many of these looks will you bookmark?

'Discussed troops withdrawal': Maldivian FM after meeting Jaishankar

'Discussed troops withdrawal': Maldivian FM after meeting Jaishankar

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The meeting between Jaishankar and Zameer in the Ugandan capital city of Kampala came amid an unease in the Maldives' bilateral ties with India.

Baltimore bridge collapse: 6 missing persons feared dead

Baltimore bridge collapse: 6 missing persons feared dead

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The ship, outbound from Baltimore to Colombo, struck a 1.6-mile-long, four-lane bridge in Baltimore in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Shortly after the collision, the bridge collapsed, crashing on the cargo ship.

Of course, we are friends, but ...: Maldives minister on India relation

Of course, we are friends, but ...: Maldives minister on India relation

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The Maldives still considers India a friend, the tourism-dependent country's economic minister has said while defending President Mohamed Muizzu's stand against the presence of "foreign soldiers" in the archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean.

India's 1st Private Launchpad Preps For Liftoff

India's 1st Private Launchpad Preps For Liftoff

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Preparations are in the final stages by the Chennai-headquartered space-tech startup Agnikul Cosmos for the maiden launch of India's first-ever private launchpad and the second rocket launch by a private sector player.

India launches OceanSat-2, six others in 20 mts

India launches OceanSat-2, six others in 20 mts

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Wednesday successfully launched seven satellites in 1,200 seconds with the help of its most trusted Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle from the Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh coast.The launch was carried out as per schedule at 11.51 am and ended at 12.06 pm.Vice President Hamid Ansari, who was present at the Satish Dhavan Space Centre, congratulated the scientists and technocrats over this splendid achievement for the nation.

Intense summer heat to add to election fever, warns IMD

Intense summer heat to add to election fever, warns IMD

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

India is set to experience extreme heat during the April to June period, with the central and western peninsular parts expected to face the worst impact, the IMD said on Monday as the country prepares for seven-phase general elections from April 19.

Lanka bars foreign research vessels amid Chinese request

Lanka bars foreign research vessels amid Chinese request

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Sri Lanka has decided to impose a one-year moratorium in allowing foreign vessels to conduct research in the island nation's territorial waters, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has said, amidst frequent docking requests from Chinese surveillance ships.

Sizzling Holi ahead? Temp may surge to 40 degrees C in 9 states, here is why

Sizzling Holi ahead? Temp may surge to 40 degrees C in 9 states, here is why

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The independent group of scientists and communicators previously said that winters are quickly transitioning into summer-like conditions in north India, shortening the spring season.

Maldives govt takes impeachment rule revision to SC

Maldives govt takes impeachment rule revision to SC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The attorney general's office filed the case on Sunday, the same day when clashes broke out in the House between pro-government MPs and opposition lawmakers following differences over the approval of four members of his cabinet.

'Maldives must make stronger statement to repair India relations'

'Maldives must make stronger statement to repair India relations'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

On being asked if the ongoing spat between the two countries is going to have an impact on the India-Maldives ties, as well the revenue that Indian tourists have generated for the island nation over the years, the Maldivian leader, who was also the former Minister of Economic Development of Maldives, asserted that it is much more than economics or revenue.

China's dream to connect with Indian Ocean dashed; trying to revive canceled project

China's dream to connect with Indian Ocean dashed; trying to revive canceled project

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

India has been worried about China's efforts to access the Indian Ocean because it has military implications. China has built a port in Sri Lanka. Its plans to lay a 1215-km long rail line connecting Kunming on China's border to Kyaukphyu in Myanmar is a matter of concern for New Delhi.

All about Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner

All about Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner won his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday.

Bipasha's Daughter Devi Turns 1

Bipasha's Daughter Devi Turns 1

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover celebrated their daughter Devi's first birthday on November 12 by jetting off to the Maldives and having the time of their lives!

Ship That Crashed Into Bridge Had Indian Crew

Ship That Crashed Into Bridge Had Indian Crew

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Personnel onboard the ship were able to alert the Maryland department of transportation that they had lost control of their vessel. As a result, local authorities were able to close the bridge to traffic before the bridge was struck, which undoubtedly saved lives,' Biden said.

If India Becomes Bharat...

If India Becomes Bharat...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

By changing the nation's name from India to Bharat, would this landmass overnight lose the emotional and cultural linkage that had been built over generations, centuries and millennia, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

India gives 'Letter of Request' to France to buy 26 Rafale jets for Navy

India gives 'Letter of Request' to France to buy 26 Rafale jets for Navy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

The aircraft deal worth around Euro 5.5 billion was cleared by the defence acquisition council just before the visit of the Indian Prime Minister to France as the state guest for their Bastille Day parade this year in July.

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

Rediff.com21 May 2024

While people voted in a fifth round that will set the tone as this election rounds into the straight, and while Modi on the stump chews the cud of personal grievances and hackneyed promises that have long since passed their use-by date, there is a rogue wave rising -- what damage it will do, we will know 16 days from today, observes Prem Panicker.

India to replace military personnel in the Maldives by May 10

India to replace military personnel in the Maldives by May 10

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

India will replace its military personnel in the three aviation platforms in the Maldives by May 10 and the first phase of the process would be completed by March 10, the Maldivian foreign ministry said on Friday after a high-level meeting between the two sides on the contentious issue.

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com15 May 2024

If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it?, asks Shyam G Menon.

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'The two sides agree to continue firmly supporting each other in safeguarding their respective core interests,' a joint statement issued at the end of Muizzu's talks with Chinese leaders said.

India to see 'significantly' higher number of heatwaves from Apr-Jun

India to see 'significantly' higher number of heatwaves from Apr-Jun

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Above-normal heatwave days are predicted in most parts of central, east and northwest India during this period.

Life's A Desi Beach For Aashka, Elnaaz, Pia

Life's A Desi Beach For Aashka, Elnaaz, Pia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

What celeb wear when they visit their favourite beaches.

Mystery object washed ashore in Australia fell off Indian rocket?

Mystery object washed ashore in Australia fell off Indian rocket?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

A dome-shaped mysterious object has washed up on a remote Australian beach, amid speculation that it could be from a 20-year-old Indian rocket that was used for launching a satellite.

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

After historic 2023, ISRO is ready for packed 2024

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The new year will witness two unmanned missions under the "Gaganyaan" project, deep ocean exploration project, "Samudrayaan" and many more.

Meet New Cadbury Girl, Shreya Pujari

Meet New Cadbury Girl, Shreya Pujari

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The cuteness meter just crashed and how!

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Suleman Dawood, 19, was on board the vessel with Shahzada Dawood as a Father's Day bonding trip when their small submarine is believed to have imploded, killing all five on board, including British billionaire-explorer Hamish Hamilton.

Maldives to get 'non-lethal' arms, training from China

Maldives to get 'non-lethal' arms, training from China

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The Maldives will get free 'non-lethal' military equipment and training from China's military under a newly inked agreement with Beijing, President Mohamed Muizzu has said, underlining that it would further strengthen the Indian Ocean island nation's independence and autonomy.

Modi is champion of corruption: Rahul Gandhi

Modi is champion of corruption: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday dubbed the electoral bonds as the 'world's biggest extortion scheme' and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the 'champion of corruption'.

India may get normal rainfall in Aug-Sept, El Nino influence likely: IMD

India may get normal rainfall in Aug-Sept, El Nino influence likely: IMD

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Rainfall in August is predicted to be below normal (less than 94 per cent of LPA), but the situation is expected to improve comparatively in September, the IMD said.

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Indian crew onboard a crippled container vessel that collided against a key bridge in Baltimore last week is healthy , according to a nonprofit organisation that has been in touch with the personnel.

Soon, there will be no 'foreign' troops in Maldives: Muizzu

Soon, there will be no 'foreign' troops in Maldives: Muizzu

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

President Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday said by bolstering the defence capabilities of the Maldives, the country will soon reach a point where there is no 'foreign' military presence, weeks after he sought the withdrawal of Indian defence personnel from the archipelago nation.