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20 killed, 171 hurt as B'desh Air Force jet crashes into school building

20 killed, 171 hurt as B'desh Air Force jet crashes into school building

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The aircraft crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Dhaka's Uttara area.

'Pilots Fought Till The End'

'Pilots Fought Till The End'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'This was textbook emergency response under stress.'

Iran, Israel trade missiles after Trump claims ceasefire

Iran, Israel trade missiles after Trump claims ceasefire

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Iran on Monday launched multiple missiles at US military installations in Qatar and Iraq, including the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar -- the largest US military base in the region.

Combat Jets To Get Make In India Boost

Combat Jets To Get Make In India Boost

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'The aircraft is expected to be ready for rollout between January and March 2026, and to fly by the end of the year.'

'A Pilot's Job Requires Tremendous Physical, Mental Capabilities'

'A Pilot's Job Requires Tremendous Physical, Mental Capabilities'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'The overall well-being of the pilots should be at the top of any airline's agenda in such situations.'

'Curbs on sporting engagements standard safeguard'

'Curbs on sporting engagements standard safeguard'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Implementation of sports bill in 6 months, regulation of participation standard safeguard: Mandaviya

Anil Ambani's Reliance, Dassault in pact to make Falcon jets in India

Anil Ambani's Reliance, Dassault in pact to make Falcon jets in India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

In a move that signifies a major leap for India's aerospace manufacturing capabilities, the collaboration will establish a final assembly line for the Falcon 2000 jets in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

'Everything Was Against Indian Forces, But We Won'

'Everything Was Against Indian Forces, But We Won'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'The Pakistanis knew there was only one route up and they could take direct aim at us as we climbed up.' 'They knew they could kill us.'

Trump's Tariffs: Why India Needs To Be Strategic

Trump's Tariffs: Why India Needs To Be Strategic

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

In trade negotiations, as in chess, sometimes you need to accept a temporary disadvantage to secure a better long-term position, points out Sonal Varma, chief economist (India and Asia ex-Japan) at Nomura.

CBI Arrests Lady Who Vanished Into Thin Air!

CBI Arrests Lady Who Vanished Into Thin Air!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The CBI has arrested Mani M. Sekhar in a Rs 8 crore bank fraud case from Indore after a nearly two-decade manhunt.

Why The Bankruptcy Code Needs A Makeover

Why The Bankruptcy Code Needs A Makeover

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The famous 'tareekh pe tareekh' dialogue from the Hindi movie Damini captures where we are now.

'Who Was Flying AI 171 When Mayday Was Called?'

'Who Was Flying AI 171 When Mayday Was Called?'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Who tried engine relight?' 'If the first officer was the one flying at takeoff, the captain may have taken control immediately post-thrust loss.' 'But the AAIB report doesn't clarify any of this.'

'VS Could Make Thousands Go Crazy With His Magic'

'VS Could Make Thousands Go Crazy With His Magic'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'VS was a man who devoted every moment of his life, from the beginning till his death at the age of 100, to the struggle against the injustices inflicted upon land, nature and the common man.'

US hit deep inside Iran nuke sites with 'bunker busters'

US hit deep inside Iran nuke sites with 'bunker busters'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

In a high-risk military operation early Sunday, the United States launched coordinated airstrikes on three of Iran's most fortified nuclear sites -- Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan -- marking a decisive escalation in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.

No more extensions: IndiGo gets DGCA ultimatum on Turkish plane lease

No more extensions: IndiGo gets DGCA ultimatum on Turkish plane lease

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The development also comes against the backdrop of Turkiye backing Pakistan and condemning India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country earlier this month.

Is That Flying Radha?

Is That Flying Radha?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

What's Trump's Real Game Plan Against India?

What's Trump's Real Game Plan Against India?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

By threatening to punish India with high tariff, Trump is actually planting a tantalising thought in the Indian mind that the Modi government should suitably 'incentivise' him, explains Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

AIFF: ISL crucial, but court bars MRA renewal

AIFF: ISL crucial, but court bars MRA renewal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Following a directive from the Supreme Court, the AIFF has been asked not to negotiate new terms of the MRA with FSDL, the apex governing body's commercial partner running the ISL, until a final judgment is delivered in the AIFF draft constitution case.

'Crash Report Has Created More Doubts And Confusion'

'Crash Report Has Created More Doubts And Confusion'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'When there are glaring errors in the report, how can you trust anything in it?'

'If not them, then who carried out Mumbai train blasts?'

'If not them, then who carried out Mumbai train blasts?'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Survivors of the 2006 Mumbai train blasts express shock and disappointment after the Bombay High Court acquitted all 12 accused, citing lack of evidence. They feel justice has not been served after 19 years.

India's Foreign Policy Needs Strategic Expansion

India's Foreign Policy Needs Strategic Expansion

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The era where nations thrived through rigid alignments is giving way to an age where the connective State defines power. For India, that era has arrived, points out Dr Nishakant Ojha.

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

'I'm Really Proud To Be A Brahmin'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'So my question was, 'What is it that you are proud of? What have you achieved? What is your contribution?' 'He had no answer.'

PIX: Root's century powers England to huge lead on Day 3

PIX: Root's century powers England to huge lead on Day 3

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Joe Root produced a batting masterclass on way to a milestone 38th hundred as England exploited a jaded Indian bowling attack to stamp their dominance on the fourth Test in Manchester.

Air India cancels 8 flights; bookings decline by up to 20%

Air India cancels 8 flights; bookings decline by up to 20%

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Air India has cancelled eight flights, including four international services, on Friday due to enhanced maintenance and operational reasons, the airline said.

IPOs mark a new era for India's hospitality industry with scale, ambition

IPOs mark a new era for India's hospitality industry with scale, ambition

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

India's hospitality sector is rolling out the red carpet for investors. A flurry of upcoming IPOs, or initial public offerings, the entry of new players, and ambitious expansion plans by Indian and global hotel brands are ushering in what could be the industry's most formalised era yet. Leading the charge are real estate titans, who are turning their hotel arms into global hospitality chains.

It Starts With A Casual Bet And Then...

It Starts With A Casual Bet And Then...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

In 2025 alone, at least 50 suicides linked to online gambling losses have been reported across India. According to FIRs, the victims were addicted to betting, largely driven by cricket, rummy and poker.

'Sadly, SOPs Are Written On Somebody's Blood'

'Sadly, SOPs Are Written On Somebody's Blood'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'The tone of the preliminary report creates a narrative towards pilot error. This is wrong.' 'Selected conversation has been divulged. It's not as if the pilots did not speak anything else in the cockpit.'

Skip ICC World Cup, stay out of Olympics: Butt to India

Skip ICC World Cup, stay out of Olympics: Butt to India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

What was meant to be a veterans' contest has reignited a familiar debate over politics, patriotism, and the role of sport as diplomatic leverage.

White House releases order imposing 25% tariffs on India

White House releases order imposing 25% tariffs on India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

The United States announced a 25 per cent tariff on India as the White House released an expansive list of duties that Washington, DC will impose on exports from countries around the world.

Congress Reveals 6 Surgical Strikes Against Pakistan

Congress Reveals 6 Surgical Strikes Against Pakistan

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The revelation may have come late in the century but the Congress disclosed on Thursday, May 29, 2025, that the Indian Army conducted six surgical strikes against Pakistan during UPA-2, the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government's second term in power.

ICPA defends AI171 pilots, slams suicide speculation

ICPA defends AI171 pilots, slams suicide speculation

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

The Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) defends the crew of the crashed AI 171 flight, rejecting insinuations of pilot suicide and calling for a fair investigation.

Navy HQ staffer held for leaking Op Sindoor details with Pak handler

Navy HQ staffer held for leaking Op Sindoor details with Pak handler

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Vishal Yadav, an Upper Division Clerk (UDC) in the Directorate of Dockyard at the Navy building, allegedly also shared details on Operation Sindoor -- strikes carried out by the Indian Armed Forces in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The sale of equity in the eight franchises of The Hundred is expected to raise approximately 520 million pounds, a part of which would be shared with the county clubs.

Dhankhar's Resignation Leaves More Questions Than Answers

Dhankhar's Resignation Leaves More Questions Than Answers

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation as Vice President has led to speculation about underlying political tensions and disagreements with the ruling alliance.

BCCI staff to get reduced allowances

BCCI staff to get reduced allowances

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

As the policy was going to be revised, the BCCI staff including the finance, operations and media department were not paid their daily allowances for the IPL and WPL but now that the policy has been formulated, their dues should be cleared soon.

Current situation of Indian football very concerning: Chhetri

Current situation of Indian football very concerning: Chhetri

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Sunil Chhetri said the current state of uncertainty in Indian football is very concerning and the sport's ecosystem is 'worried, hurt, and scared' by the top-tier ISL being put on hold indefinitely.

358 tonnes of toxic Union Carbide waste incinerated

358 tonnes of toxic Union Carbide waste incinerated

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Incineration of entire 358 tonnes of toxic waste from the defunct Union Carbide factory finally concluded as contaminated soil and packaging material were burnt at a disposal plant in Madhya Pradesh's Pithampur on Thursday, over six months after the consignment was brought to the unit.

Eiffel Tower set to sparkle for PSG's big night

Eiffel Tower set to sparkle for PSG's big night

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The city of Paris will show its support for Paris St Germain during their date with destiny in Saturday's Champions League final against Inter Milan.

In a first, citizens may self-enumerate during the Census

In a first, citizens may self-enumerate during the Census

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

A special dedicated web portal will be launched for self-enumeration during the upcoming Census, which will be available for both phases of the national enumeration exercise, officials said Monday.

Pilot Error Or System Failure? What Black Box Reveals

Pilot Error Or System Failure? What Black Box Reveals

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'The goal is a 360-degree reconstruction of the flight's final minutes to ensure nothing is overlooked.'