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El Nino Clouds Hover Over August Rainfall

El Nino Clouds Hover Over August Rainfall

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The El Nino impact on the Indian monsoon typically manifests by way of extended break in rainfall.

Did You See FutureFantastic?

Did You See FutureFantastic?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Glimpses from the FutureFantastic technology and art festival in Bengaluru that explored the intersections of art, technology and climate change.

Muizzu-led coalition employed anti-India narrative in 2023 polls: EU report

Muizzu-led coalition employed anti-India narrative in 2023 polls: EU report

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The EU mission noted that political and campaign fundraising and financial expenditure lack transparency and effective oversight.

Will India-Maldives smoke peace pipe at next meeting?

Will India-Maldives smoke peace pipe at next meeting?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

India on Thursday said it remains committed to take forward its development agenda with the Maldives, including implementation of various welfare projects in the island nation.

Ocean Park Multitech to invest Rs 25 crore in Viza

Ocean Park Multitech to invest Rs 25 crore in Viza

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Hyderabad-based the Ocean Park Group is investing Rs 25 crore in its projects coming up at Visakhapatnam.

Opinions personal: Maldives distances itself from minister's Modi remarks

Opinions personal: Maldives distances itself from minister's Modi remarks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

In a statement on Sunday, the Maldivian foreign ministry said they were aware of the "derogatory remarks on social media platforms against foreign leaders and high-ranking individuals".

General To Head Largest Muslim Democracy

General To Head Largest Muslim Democracy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Prabowo was accused in the late 1980s of making a number pro-democracy activists mysteriously disappear and for human rights abuses in the provinces of East Timor and Papua and was denied a visa to the US.

2 aircraft carriers, 35 jets: Navy conducts mega operation

2 aircraft carriers, 35 jets: Navy conducts mega operation

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

It is the first mega exercise involving the two aircraft carriers after induction of the indigenously-built INS Vikrant in September.

Exports up 1%; Dec trade deficit narrows to 3-month low

Exports up 1%; Dec trade deficit narrows to 3-month low

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The country's exports edged up 1 per cent to $38.45 billion in December 2023 while the trade deficit narrowed to a three-month low of $19.8 billion, official data released on Monday showed. Imports declined by 4.85 per cent to $58.25 billion in December last year due to a dip in crude oil shipments. The previous low in trade deficit - the difference between imports and exports - was recorded in September at $19.37 billion.

Maldivian Prez praises Xi, China amid row with India

Maldivian Prez praises Xi, China amid row with India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

During his just-concluded visit to China, Muizzu, regarded as a pro-China leader, sought to align Maldives closer to Beijing and both countries elevated their ties to a strategic partnership.

Purchase of 30 MQ-9B drones okayed, to be announced after Modi-Biden talks

Purchase of 30 MQ-9B drones okayed, to be announced after Modi-Biden talks

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The defence ministry on Thursday accorded its approval to procure 30 MQ-9B Predator drones from the US to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the frontier with China, people familiar with the development said.

Cyclone Tej brewing in Arabian sea, predicts IMD

Cyclone Tej brewing in Arabian sea, predicts IMD

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

This would be the second cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea this year.

Xi's spl envoy meets new Maldivian Prez amid call to withdraw Indian troops

Xi's spl envoy meets new Maldivian Prez amid call to withdraw Indian troops

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

China is also ready to promote high-quality Belt and Road Initiative cooperation, and push for new progress in the future-oriented, all-round friendly and cooperative partnership between the two countries, she added.

2023: 2nd Warmest Year Since 1901

2023: 2nd Warmest Year Since 1901

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The five warmest years in Indian weather history have occurred in the past 14 years -- the others being 2009, 2017 and 2010, in order of intensity.

Mahadev app owner detained in Dubai, to be deported to India

Mahadev app owner detained in Dubai, to be deported to India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Uppal, 43, was detained last week in that country and the ED authorities are in touch with the Dubai authorities to get him deported to India, they said.

Wah Alia! I-Day Sari Tips From The Star

Wah Alia! I-Day Sari Tips From The Star

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Learn from the pro!

India-China ties 'abnormal' since Galwan clash: Jaishankar

India-China ties 'abnormal' since Galwan clash: Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Relations between India and China have been in an 'abnormal state' since the 2020 Galwan clash and it is a 'possibly longer than medium-term issue', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in New York.

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It is time the political leaderships in this country arrived at a common ground over issues of foreign and security policy concerns. There has to be a greater communication between the government and the Opposition leaderships for the nation to present a unified face against the rest of the world, advises N Sathiya Moorthy.

Top Navy commanders in 3-day meet as China nibbles at IOR

Top Navy commanders in 3-day meet as China nibbles at IOR

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Indian Navy on Monday unveiled a 15-year plan to boost maritime infrastructure even as Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said the force is working with the Army and the IAF to ensure tri-services jointness and integration to meet future challenges.

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Will induct more women in forces, says Modi; hints at Indianising Navy ranks

Will induct more women in forces, says Modi; hints at Indianising Navy ranks

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Modi lauded the Navy following the announcement that a woman officer would be commanding a Naval ship for the time time.

Delhi, Male in talks to retain Indian military personnel

Delhi, Male in talks to retain Indian military personnel

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

India and the Maldives are in discussions for keeping the Indian military platforms in the island nation and a core group that both sides agreed to set up will look at the details relating to it, official sources said on Sunday.

Indians Are Still Traveling To Maldives

Indians Are Still Traveling To Maldives

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Data for the first nine days of January shows that tourist arrivals from India to the Maldives has been at similar levels as last year during the same period.

What's Special About Rohit's Shoes?

What's Special About Rohit's Shoes?

Rediff.com3 May 2022

His specially designed shoes showed a turtle swimming in the pristine blue waters of the ocean, with the message 'End Plastic Waste' written on it.

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

India, China agree to hold early military talks; review LAC situation

India, China agree to hold early military talks; review LAC situation

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The virtual talks took place under the framework of Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs.

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by Mar 15; two sides explore solution

Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by Mar 15; two sides explore solution

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Nazim confirmed the meeting and said the agenda for the meeting was the request to withdraw troops by March 15.

What's holding up India's $3 billion Predator drone deal with US?

What's holding up India's $3 billion Predator drone deal with US?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

India is procuring the long-endurance 'hunter-killer' drones to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the Line of Actual Control with China.

Cyclone Biparjoy may prove to be killjoy for onset of monsoon

Cyclone Biparjoy may prove to be killjoy for onset of monsoon

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Cyclone 'Biparjoy', the first storm brewing in the Arabian Sea this year, has rapidly intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, with meteorologists predicting a 'mild' monsoon onset over Kerala and 'weak' progress beyond southern peninsular under its influence.

Heavy rain pounds southern Tamil Nadu; NDRF teams deployed

Heavy rain pounds southern Tamil Nadu; NDRF teams deployed

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

A Regional Meteorological Centre bulletin said a cyclonic circulation is now seen over the Comorin area and its neighbourhood, extending up to mid tropospheric levels.

Shippers Are Worried About Red Sea Attacks

Shippers Are Worried About Red Sea Attacks

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'If attacks escalate, there is a risk the Suez Canal may be closed.'

'We Had A Tom And Jerry Relationship'

'We Had A Tom And Jerry Relationship'

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'I believed that no matter what happened, I would be there to take care of him.' 'He believed it too and even when he fell ill, he had total faith in me, ki main sab theek kar doongi.' 'I tried, I really tried, but I fell short and he went away.'

2022 was the 5th warmest year on record, says NASA

2022 was the 5th warmest year on record, says NASA

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

"This warming trend is alarming," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.

The deadliest earthquakes over past 25 years

The deadliest earthquakes over past 25 years

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Here's a look at the deadliest earthquakes over the past 25 years.

Nargis Fakhri Is Back For Good In India

Nargis Fakhri Is Back For Good In India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

'I will always be a gypsy and a global citizen.'

India has always...: Maldives tourism body amid row

India has always...: Maldives tourism body amid row

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Terming India as one of the closest neighbours and allies of the Maldives, MATI noted that India has always been a first responder to various crises throughout the history of the island country.

ISRO's Aditya L1 captures high-energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares

ISRO's Aditya L1 captures high-energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

ISRO's maiden solar mission, Aditya L1, has captured its first high energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares. During its first observation period from approximately October 29, the High Energy L1 Orbiting X-ray Spectrometer (HEL1OS) on board Aditya-L1 spacecraft has recorded the impulsive phase of solar flares, the space agency said in a statement on Tuesday.

US okays sale of 31 Predator drones to India in $4-bn deal

US okays sale of 31 Predator drones to India in $4-bn deal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The Agency said it has delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on Thursday.

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Bring on the popcorn, the OTT scene is buzzing with three things -- entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.

Navy's advanced warship Mahendragiri launched in Mumbai

Navy's advanced warship Mahendragiri launched in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, whose wife Sudesh launched the warship, was the chief guest at the ceremony.