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Pak greets Obama's arrival with cross-border firing

Pak greets Obama's arrival with cross-border firing

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Hours before United States President Barack Obama's arrival in India, Pakistani Rangers resorted to small arms firing along the International Border in Jammu district, forcing the Border Security Force to retaliate.

Pakistan expels Indian diplomat

Pakistan expels Indian diplomat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Pakistan on Saturday expelled a senior Indian diplomat after holding him under detention and ordered him to leave the country within 48 hours.

16 Indians killed in Bahrain fire

16 Indians killed in Bahrain fire

Rediff.com30 Jul 2006

Sixteen Indians, mostly from Tamil Nadu, were killed and seven others injured when a major fire broke out in a building housing over 200 workers in Bahrain early on Sunday.

Chandrayaan-2 performs 1st de-orbiting manoeuvre

Chandrayaan-2 performs 1st de-orbiting manoeuvre

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Two de-orbit manoeuvres of Vikram Lander, to bring it further down, have been planned to prepare for its landing in the south polar region of the moon.

Team India's 2018-19 schedule: Focus on ODIs as World Cup looms

Team India's 2018-19 schedule: Focus on ODIs as World Cup looms

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

With an eye on next year's ICC World Cup, the Indian cricket team will play around 30 ODIs and an estimated 63 international games across formats in the 2018-19 season.

Rain delays start of play

Rain delays start of play

Rediff.com15 Jan 2006

A light drizzle has delayed the start of play on the third day of the first Test between India and Pakistan in Lahore.

Chandrayaan 2 leaves earth's orbit, moving towards moon

Chandrayaan 2 leaves earth's orbit, moving towards moon

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft is expected to reach the moon's orbit on August 20 and land on lunar surface on September 7.

India could ring in changes in must-win 2nd T20I

India could ring in changes in must-win 2nd T20I

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The lack of fight in the run chase was a big disappointment, as mentioned by captain Rohit Sharma in Wellington. Despite having eight batsmen in the eleven, India lost by 80 runs.

India-SA, 1st Test: Rohit begins life as Test opener

India-SA, 1st Test: Rohit begins life as Test opener

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

India will be desperately hoping that Rohit replicates his limited overs success in the traditional format

MAX to telecast charity match

MAX to telecast charity match

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

The charity match between Ricky Ponting led World XI and Sourav Ganguly's Asian XI will be shown 'live' on SET MAX.

World T20 semis: India ready for revenge against England

World T20 semis: India ready for revenge against England

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

India will be looking to erase the memories of a heart-breaking World Cup final defeat last year when they take on England in the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World T20 on Friday morning (IST).

Syrian asylum seeker killed by own bomb at German bar

Syrian asylum seeker killed by own bomb at German bar

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

German police said they do not yet know whether the attacker had a radical Islamist background.

Tsunami hits Japan after strong 6.9 quake

Tsunami hits Japan after strong 6.9 quake

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The quake struck on Tuesday morning at about 06:00 local time (2:30 am IST on Tuesday), the Japan Meteorological Agency said, adding that the epicentre of the quake, which was felt in Tokyo, was off the coast of Fukushima prefecture at a depth of about 25km, the agency said.

Olympic flame arrives in Beijing

Olympic flame arrives in Beijing

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

U-19 WC: Unbeaten India face Bangladesh test in quarters

U-19 WC: Unbeaten India face Bangladesh test in quarters

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

India would have in mind the loss they endured against Bangladesh that knocked them out of the Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur last November.

Panic grips JFK airport as reports of shots prompt evacuation

Panic grips JFK airport as reports of shots prompt evacuation

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Hundreds of passengers at the John F Kennedy International Airport were on Monday evacuated from at least two terminals following reports that multiple shots had been fired in one of the US' busiest airport, triggering scenes of panic and chaos.

China may once again block bid to list JeM chief as global terrorist

China may once again block bid to list JeM chief as global terrorist

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

China, a veto-wielding member of the UNSC, has blocked the move by India and other member nations three times in the past to designate Azhar.

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sports Awards could to be delayed: Ministry official

India's latest communication satellite launched on board European vehicle

India's latest communication satellite launched on board European vehicle

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The GSAT-31 is a 'high power' communication satellite going to serve and replace some of the satellites that are going to expire soon.

Kohli-less India could try out rookie Gill in Hamilton ODI

Kohli-less India could try out rookie Gill in Hamilton ODI

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The Indian fans could get a glimpse of the immensely talented Shubman Gill in the senior team jersey if he is chosen to replace Virat Kohli for Thursday's fourth ODI against New Zealand.

Finally, Sridevi's body handed over to family

Finally, Sridevi's body handed over to family

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

'Case closed,' Dubai public prosecution says about Sridevi's death.

Hillary vs Trump: Stage set for Monday night showdown

Hillary vs Trump: Stage set for Monday night showdown

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

A new Washington Post-ABC News poll stated that the two leaders, ahead of the first presidential debate, are locked in a neck-and-neck battle with just over a month to go for the elections.

Sindhu to fight for gold; Saina claims bronze at Asian Games

Sindhu to fight for gold; Saina claims bronze at Asian Games

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu remained in the hunt for a historic Asian Games gold medal after a tense win but Saina Nehwal settled for a bronze following her 10th straight defeat against World No. 1 Tai Tzu Ying.

Trump to call for unity in State of the Union address

Trump to call for unity in State of the Union address

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

He will call for 'an end to the politics of resistance and retribution', a senior aide said.

India 'disappointed' after China blocks bid to ban JeM chief for 4th time

India 'disappointed' after China blocks bid to ban JeM chief for 4th time

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

As it has done in the past, Beijing put a technical hold on the proposal just as the deadline was about to end.

EXCLUSIVE! Arvind Kejriwal on Rediff Chat at 11 am today

EXCLUSIVE! Arvind Kejriwal on Rediff Chat at 11 am today

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Is the AAP a natural fit for the Opposition space and a misfit in government space? Does it believe in due processes and systems that accompany the democratic setup? Or, does it believe the end justifies the means, even if it means junking the framework within which governments function in a democracy? In an EXCLUSIVE, Arvind Kejriwal will appear on the Rediff Chat on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at 11 am IST to answer these and other questions.

ISRO launches India's heaviest satellite GSAT-11, will boost net connectivity

ISRO launches India's heaviest satellite GSAT-11, will boost net connectivity

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

ISRO Chairman K Sivan described the GSAT-11 as the "richest space asset" for India.

1st Test: Team India ready to grind it out in Australia

1st Test: Team India ready to grind it out in Australia

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The series is even more important for Kohli as it would also define his legacy as a leader having already established himself as world's premier batsman.

Confident India eye historic triumph at MCG

Confident India eye historic triumph at MCG

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The Men in Blue have never won a bilateral ODI contest on Australian soil.

2016 to be one second longer: US Naval Observatory

2016 to be one second longer: US Naval Observatory

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

On December 31 this year, a "leap second" will be added to the world's clocks at 23 hours, 59 minutes 59 seconds Coordinated Universal Time, the United States Naval Observatory has announced.

4th Test: Depleted India eye history at Sydney

4th Test: Depleted India eye history at Sydney

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

A series win in Australia will certainly put Kohli on a higher pedestal even though the quality of the home team's batting line-up suffered adversely due to the bans of former skipper Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner.

Renewed India face inexperienced West Indies in opening Test

Renewed India face inexperienced West Indies in opening Test

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

India have endured series losses in South Africa and England over the last nine months but have still managed to remain the number one side in the longest format.

Nirankari Mission head Hardev Singh dies

Nirankari Mission head Hardev Singh dies

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Hardev Singh, head of Nirankari Mission, was killed in a road accident in Canada on Friday.

GSAT-16 launch deferred for second time due to bad weather

GSAT-16 launch deferred for second time due to bad weather

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Hit by inclement weather, the launch of India's latest communication satellite GSAT-16 was deferred for the second time after it was rescheduled to be put into space in the early hours on Saturday by Ariane 5 rocket from the space port of Kourou in French Guiana.

Despite distractions, India look to start ODIs on winning note

Despite distractions, India look to start ODIs on winning note

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Pandya's absence means that India will have to rejig their bowling attack. Jasprit Bumrah has already been rested for this series, as well as the tour of New Zealand, and this allows the think-tank to conduct one final experimentation with their bowling attack.

World's most powerful rocket soars toward Mars, with a Tesla roadster as payload

World's most powerful rocket soars toward Mars, with a Tesla roadster as payload

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

The rocket is the first step in Musk's ambitious dream to send humans to Mars and establish a colony on the planet.

2nd Test: No WACA but batsmen expected to dance to bowlers' tunes

2nd Test: No WACA but batsmen expected to dance to bowlers' tunes

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

The mood in the Indian camp was summed up best by the skipper after a green pitch was unveiled on eve of the maiden Test at the new facility.

ISRO scientists fix glitch, Mars mission back on track

ISRO scientists fix glitch, Mars mission back on track

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

A day after suffering a glitch during the fourth orbit raising operation on its Mars Orbiter Mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation on Tuesday successfully completed the supplementary manoeuvre, raising the spacecraft's apogee (farthest distance from Earth) to over 1,18,000 km.

ISRO performs first orbit-raising operation on Mars mission

ISRO performs first orbit-raising operation on Mars mission

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

"We started it by 1.17 am and have successfully completed the first orbit raising manoeuvre of Mars Orbiter Spacecraft. Right now, the computation is going on," an ISRO spokesman told PTI.