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ISRO planning 7 more launches this financial year

ISRO planning 7 more launches this financial year

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Indian Space Research Organisation is gearing up for one of its busiest times with seven more launches planned this financial year, even as India's first human spaceflight remains scheduled for 2027, its chairman V Narayanan said.

Ronaldo says goodbye is coming 'soon'

Ronaldo says goodbye is coming 'soon'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo said he will retire "soon" and while he admits it will be difficult to bring his glittering career to an end the 40-year-old has been planning for his post-football life for some time.

IndiGo aircraft's windshield cracks mid-air before landing

IndiGo aircraft's windshield cracks mid-air before landing

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

The aircraft was taken to a separate bay (Bay No 95) for parking and passengers later safely disembarked. Currently, arrangements are being made to replace the windshield, they said.

How stint with Abhishek helped Yuvi improve as coach

How stint with Abhishek helped Yuvi improve as coach

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Working with Abhishek has made me understand how to become a coach: Yuvraj Singh

London's Heathrow airport closure disrupts flight ops

London's Heathrow airport closure disrupts flight ops

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Following a significant power outage, operations at the London Heathrow (LHR) have been suspended till 2359 hours (local time) on March 21 (05.30 am March 22, IST).

India's selective with flying rights: IndiGo CEO rebuts Emirates

India's selective with flying rights: IndiGo CEO rebuts Emirates

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'India is giving selective traffic rights wherever it makes sense to allocate those traffic rights.'

Sudharsan, Jurel's unique one-pad method to counter spin in nets!

Sudharsan, Jurel's unique one-pad method to counter spin in nets!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel faced spinners while wearing only one pad to counter the turning deliveries, a method that comes with an element of risk, in Kolkata on Monday.

5 Indians kidnapped in Mali as Al Qaeda-linked outfit closes in

5 Indians kidnapped in Mali as Al Qaeda-linked outfit closes in

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The embassy of India in Bamako said it was "aware of the unfortunate incident" involving the kidnapping of five Indian nationals in Mali on November 6 and is working closely with local authorities and the concerned company to ensure their "safe release as quickly as possible."

Rohit, Kohli, Gill Touch Down In Perth

Rohit, Kohli, Gill Touch Down In Perth

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The others to arrive after a delayed flight were K L Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy along with some members of the support staff.

Clean Chit for Air India, Says CEO Wilson

Clean Chit for Air India, Says CEO Wilson

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'We're always looking at how we can keep improving, keep getting better, and keep learning.'

The Best Airlines And Airports in 2025

The Best Airlines And Airports in 2025

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Forbes Travel Guide's second annual Verified Air Travel Awards once again spotlight the aviation stars that turn every journey into something truly remarkable.

Jaish poster-pasting J-K doctor travelled to Delhi before car blast

Jaish poster-pasting J-K doctor travelled to Delhi before car blast

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

A flight ticket reveals that Dr. Adil Ahmad, arrested in Saharanpur, traveled from Srinagar to Delhi days before the Red Fort blast, raising questions about his possible involvement.

Indian charged with sexual assault on US flight

Indian charged with sexual assault on US flight

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

A 36-year-old Indian-origin man, Bhaveshkumar Dahyabhai Shukla, has been charged with sexually assaulting a fellow passenger on a flight from Montana to Texas. Shukla faces two years of imprisonment, a USD 250,000 fine, and at least five years of supervised release if convicted.

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Cyclone Ditwah exits Sri Lanka after causing widespread destruction and over 120 deaths, heading towards the Indian coast. Heavy rains and high winds are expected to continue.

'Government Is The Source Of Our Data Leakages'

'Government Is The Source Of Our Data Leakages'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

'Instead of the government and telecom operators solving the mess of their own creation, they're telling us we need to give access to our phones perpetually.'

12 flights diverted as rain lashes Delhi; roads waterlogged, traffic hit

12 flights diverted as rain lashes Delhi; roads waterlogged, traffic hit

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

As many as 12 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport between 3 pm and 4 pm due to adverse weather conditions, an official said.

SEE: Delhi's cloud seeding experiments bring no rainfall

SEE: Delhi's cloud seeding experiments bring no rainfall

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The first cloud-seeding trial has been conducted in parts of Delhi, including Burari and Karol Bagh areas, aimed at inducing artificial rain to tackle air pollution.

No takers for ISL rights! AIFF to decide next steps

No takers for ISL rights! AIFF to decide next steps

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The development comes as the AIFF looks to redefine its commercial framework for the ISL, India's top-tier football competition, after the conclusion of its previous agreement cycle.

Afghan boy hides in plane's landing gear, lands in Delhi

Afghan boy hides in plane's landing gear, lands in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

After quizzing, the Afghan boy was sent back by the same flight that departed around 12:30 pm.

Pahalgam attackers in Lanka? Chennai-Colombo flight searched

Pahalgam attackers in Lanka? Chennai-Colombo flight searched

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Sri Lankan police searched a flight arriving in Colombo from Chennai after receiving a tip that a suspect linked to the Pahalgam terror attack could be on board. The search was conducted in coordination with local authorities following an alert from the Chennai Area Control Centre. The aircraft was thoroughly inspected and cleared for further operations.

Why Is Trump Tied Up?

Why Is Trump Tied Up?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

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

ISRO's 'Bahubali' rocket injects heaviest satellite in orbit

ISRO's 'Bahubali' rocket injects heaviest satellite in orbit

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The heaviest communication satellite to be launched from the Indian soil onboard a new generation, homegrown 'Bahubali' rocket was successfully placed into the intended orbit on Sunday, the Indian Space Research Organisation said.

Pak extends closure of airspace for Indian flights by a month

Pak extends closure of airspace for Indian flights by a month

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Pakistan has decided to extend the closure of its airspace for Indian flights by another month, a media report said on Wednesday.

Guess How Many Weddings In Nov-Dec!

Guess How Many Weddings In Nov-Dec!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

4.5 million weddings are expected across India.

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Why The Americans Were Opposed To Agni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'The heat shield technology for re-entry vehicles was first mastered in DRDO for the Agni missile.' 'This is why the Americans were so opposed to Agni in the 1980s, unlike other missiles -- it was a re-entry vehicle.'

Indian-origin truck driver who killed 3 in US was sober during crash

Indian-origin truck driver who killed 3 in US was sober during crash

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Jashanpreet Singh, 21, of Yuba City was arrested on October 21 under suspicion of 'driving under the influence' (DUI) and was charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence as well as DUI causing injury in the multi-vehicle crash.

Two men from Haryana 'tortured' in Iran by 'donkers'

Two men from Haryana 'tortured' in Iran by 'donkers'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Two men from Karnal in Haryana who left the country after being promised jobs in Spain were taken via a 'donkey route' and are now being 'tortured' in Iran over ransom demands, their families claimed.

Jemimah: From Airport Fan To World Cup Hero

Jemimah: From Airport Fan To World Cup Hero

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Eight years ago, 16-year-old Jemimah Rodrigues stood at the Mumbai airport gates, clutching a handmade sign and grinning under a cap bearing the thumbs-up symbol.

Guwahati Test: Who Will Replace Shubman Gill?

Guwahati Test: Who Will Replace Shubman Gill?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

India will be desperate for a quality replacement for the crucial No. 4 slot with Shubman Gill likely to be ruled out for the must-win second and final Test against South Africa.

Midnight bomb threat to Chennai Airport sparks panic

Midnight bomb threat to Chennai Airport sparks panic

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

A mysterious email threatening a bomb blast was received at the Chennai Airport Manager's Office on Thursday at midnight.

Indian airlines to resume normal services to Kathmandu from Thursday

Indian airlines to resume normal services to Kathmandu from Thursday

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Indian airlines are resuming normal services to Kathmandu after the airport reopened following unrest in Nepal. Air India and IndiGo will operate additional flights to bring back stranded passengers.

Searching for loo, AI Express flier tries to open cockpit door; held

Searching for loo, AI Express flier tries to open cockpit door; held

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The matter was reported to the relevant authorities on landing and is currently under investigation, the airline said.

Tejas Mk1A Gets Ready To Boost IAF Air Power

Tejas Mk1A Gets Ready To Boost IAF Air Power

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

HAL executives said deliveries of the Tejas Mk1A to the IAF would begin within this year, but only after the successful completion of the weapons-firing trials currently underway.

The Secret US Hand In 1962 War

The Secret US Hand In 1962 War

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

India emerged from the war militarily bruised and strategically altered. The United States, under the guise of friendship, had succeeded in achieving what open alignment never could: The psychological and political repositioning of India within the Cold War order, points out Dr Kumar.

Noida Airport set to begin operations post-Diwali

Noida Airport set to begin operations post-Diwali

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

The Noida International Airport (NIA), being developed as a greenfield aviation hub in Jewar, Gautam Buddh Nagar, is on track to begin operations by the end of this year.

Shami's India comeback hopes fade amid fitness worries

Shami's India comeback hopes fade amid fitness worries

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Shami has not exactly been pleased with the national selectors and has gone on record to say that they have not communicated with him. However, sources in the BCCI say that it may not be the correct picture.

India-Russia to co-produce country's first passenger aircraft

India-Russia to co-produce country's first passenger aircraft

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

India and Russia have agreed to jointly produce a twin-engine narrow-body passenger aircraft for short-haul flights, marking a significant step in their strategic ties. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Russia's Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) have signed an agreement for the production of SJ-100 aircraft in India.

Countdown starts: ISRO's heaviest satellite ready for launch

Countdown starts: ISRO's heaviest satellite ready for launch

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The satellite, weighing about 4,410 kg will be the heaviest to be launched from the Indian soil and into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), the space agency said. The satellite will travel onboard a LVM3-M5 rocket, dubbed as 'Bahubali' for its heavylift capability.

Cyclon 'Montha' intensifies; AP, Odisha brace for landfall

Cyclon 'Montha' intensifies; AP, Odisha brace for landfall

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

"Montha over westcentral Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 17 kmph during the past six hours and lay centred at 2.30 am on October 28 over the same region about 230 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam (and) 310 km south-southeast of Kakinada," said the Met Department in a release.

'Shackled for 25 hrs': 50 US deportees from Haryana recount ordeal

'Shackled for 25 hrs': 50 US deportees from Haryana recount ordeal

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

A batch of 35 Indians deported from the US included people from Kaithal, Karnal, and Kurukshetra districts in Haryana. They recounted their experiences and the financial burdens they faced trying to immigrate to the US.