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Sunanda Pushkar case: HC asks police to file status report in 3 days

Sunanda Pushkar case: HC asks police to file status report in 3 days

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Subramanian Swamy alleged that Shashi Tharoor was influencing the investigation in the matter.

14 senior officers found 'absent' during CM's surprise check

14 senior officers found 'absent' during CM's surprise check

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Fourteen senior IAS officers were found "absent" during a surprise check conducted by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal at the state government's Mini Secretariat in Chandigarh on Monday.

50% of all pregnancies in India unintended

50% of all pregnancies in India unintended

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

According to a Lancet study an estimated 15.6 million abortions took place in India in 2015, of which about half of the pregnancies were unintended.

Will New Delhi, Agra shut down partially for Obama visit?

Will New Delhi, Agra shut down partially for Obama visit?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Ahead of United States President Barack Obama's visit to New Delhi, an advance American team held talks on agenda and security-related aspects on Friday even as top Pentagon official Frank Kendall will arrive on January 21 to give final touches to defence-related content.

20,000 weddings, Sri Sri fest; Delhi braces for major traffic snarls

20,000 weddings, Sri Sri fest; Delhi braces for major traffic snarls

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Major arterial roads in south and east Delhi are expected to witness severe traffic snarls for the next three days in view of the 'World Culture Festival', events hosted by the Radha Soami Satsang Beas, and more than 20,000 weddings scheduled in the city on Friday.

The workhorse who developed India's missiles to propel economy!

The workhorse who developed India's missiles to propel economy!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Saraswat played a key role in developing a series of missiles at a time when India faced tight international technology sanctions.

Ensure safety in nuclear assets: Antony to DRDO, Navy

Ensure safety in nuclear assets: Antony to DRDO, Navy

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Defence Minister A K Antony has asked the Navy and the DRDO to maintain highest safety standards in the nuclear submarine fleet of the country after the mishap at the site of an under-construction vessel at Vishakhapatnam in which one person was killed.

BJP ministers in J-K asked to resign; reshuffle on cards

BJP ministers in J-K asked to resign; reshuffle on cards

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The BJP leaders said the party wants to bring in new faces in the cabinet and work for the people of the state.

There's so much DRDO wants to do

There's so much DRDO wants to do

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

From tackling cyber threat to having an an unmanned tank, there's so much DRDO wants to do

Antony slaps DRDO on the wrist for unfinished projects

Antony slaps DRDO on the wrist for unfinished projects

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

With the Defence Research and Development Organisation facing "bitter criticism" over delays in major projects like Light Combat Aircraft and the Arjun tank, Defence Minister A K Antony on Wednesday asked the research agency to complete its programmes within the prescribed time-limit.

Reckitt to relaunch condoms as JV fight ends

Reckitt to relaunch condoms as JV fight ends

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

In 2011, RB and TTK had dragged each other to court over TTK-LIG, the joint venture set up for manufacturing condoms.

17 Uttarakhand cops get life term for killing MBA grad

17 Uttarakhand cops get life term for killing MBA grad

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Special CBI judge J P S Malik handed down the jail term to the 17 policemen after holding them guilty on June 6 of involvement in the conspiracy to kidnap and kill Ghaziabad resident Ranbir Singh, who went to Dehradun to take up a job on July 3, 2009.

Prithvi missiles to be replaced by more-capable Prahar: DRDO

Prithvi missiles to be replaced by more-capable Prahar: DRDO

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Seeking to enhance its precision strike capabilities, India is planning to replace its 150 km-range Prithvi ballistic missiles with the newly developed quick reaction Prahar missiles.

3 held in connection with vandalisation of church

3 held in connection with vandalisation of church

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Police arrested three persons who had allegedly vandalised a church in order to fulfil a bet they had agreed upon after having a few drinks in the wee hours of Wednesday in west Delhi's Vikaspuri area.

The sexy secret to Shveta Salve's perfect beach bod

The sexy secret to Shveta Salve's perfect beach bod

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

She spills the beans with Rediff.com's Anita Aikara

7 reasons why you should NOT watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

7 reasons why you should NOT watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

If you want Ranbir to get the girl, this film isn't for you.

EC will need PMO's nod to act against Amarinder, Parrikar: Kejriwal

EC will need PMO's nod to act against Amarinder, Parrikar: Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'The EC should take permission from the PMO at the earliest and register FIRs against the two,' Kejriwal wrote in the letter.

He's 100, India's first voter and he's excited to cast his vote again

He's 100, India's first voter and he's excited to cast his vote again

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

A red carpet will be rolled out to facilitate Shyam Saran Negi to cast his vote in the Himachal assembly elections without any hassle.

Pak violates ceasefire twice, fires at BoPs in Samba, Jammu

Pak violates ceasefire twice, fires at BoPs in Samba, Jammu

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistan on Thursday again resorted to firing on Border Out Posts along the International Border in the Samba and Jammu districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

CBI showing complete 'lack of interest' in Najeeb case: HC

CBI showing complete 'lack of interest' in Najeeb case: HC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The HC said it was 'very unhappy' with CBI after contradictions appeared in what was orally submitted and what it has indicated in its status report.

Three years after Modi rattled DRDO, little has changed

Three years after Modi rattled DRDO, little has changed

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

In 2014, the prime minister criticised the communication gap between DRDO scientists, who remained ensconced in their laboratories, and the soldiers on the borders, says Ajai Shukla.

Jewellers' strike against 1% excise duty enters 21st day

Jewellers' strike against 1% excise duty enters 21st day

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Most of the jewellers who had reopened their showrooms in confusion on Monday, kept shutters down today at Mumbai's Zaveri Bazar and several other places, demanding rollback of the proposal.

Munity on board: The case of rebellious 'damaads' in Bihar polls

Munity on board: The case of rebellious 'damaads' in Bihar polls

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Sons-in-laws of prominent politicians are rising against their in-laws, observes M I Khan

Mufti announces portfolios, holds on to key ministries

Mufti announces portfolios, holds on to key ministries

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Major portfolios like home, finance and education were on Tuesday allocated to People's Democratic Party ministers by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed who will himself hold the charge of home ministry.

Bypolls: AAP wins Delhi; both Goa seats go to BJP

Bypolls: AAP wins Delhi; both Goa seats go to BJP

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

It was crucial for the BJP to bag the two seats as it does not enjoy a majority on its own in the 40-member assembly.

Jat stir: Haryana CM heckled, shown black flags during Rohtak visit

Jat stir: Haryana CM heckled, shown black flags during Rohtak visit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The situation on Tuesday remained tense in some parts of Jat dominated areas like Rohtak and Sonipat while curfew was lifted in Jind district.

32 years on, IAF gets first Tejas light combat aircraft

32 years on, IAF gets first Tejas light combat aircraft

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Thirty-two years after the project was sanctioned, the first indigenously-built Tejas Light Combat Aircraft was on Saturday handed over by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to the Indian Air Force, a red letter day for Indian defence and aerospace sector.

Amrapali: How the treacherous trio diverted homebuyers money

Amrapali: How the treacherous trio diverted homebuyers money

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The three promoters - Anil Kumar Sharma, Ajay Kumar and Shiv Priya - had diverted Rs 1,500-1,600 crore through bogus methods like loans and advances between group firms at inflated rates.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Draw a line, or meet Shujaat's fate: J&K BJP MLA warns journalists

Draw a line, or meet Shujaat's fate: J&K BJP MLA warns journalists

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Lal Singh has alleged that Kashmiri journalists have created "an erroneous atmosphere"

Cash-at-judge's door scam: Charges framed against Nirmal Yadav

Cash-at-judge's door scam: Charges framed against Nirmal Yadav

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Former Punjab and Haryana high court Judge Nirmal Yadav faces trial in the infamous 2008 cash-at-judge's door scam after a special CBI court in Chandigarh on Saturday framed charges against her in the case.

Day after odd-even, Delhi traffic goes completely out of gear

Day after odd-even, Delhi traffic goes completely out of gear

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Traffic was thrown out of gear in national capital New Delhi on Saturday and several major roads witnessed a chock-a-block situation, a day after the fortnight-long Odd-Even scheme restricting movement of private cars ended.

Kathua rape case: 3 get lifer, 3 get 5-year-jail term

Kathua rape case: 3 get lifer, 3 get 5-year-jail term

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The quantum of punishment will be announced later on Monday.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

How Deveshwar transformed ITC into a successful company

How Deveshwar transformed ITC into a successful company

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

As Deveshwar announces his decision to step down, he has a rich legacy to leave behind.

A brand new Agni missile Pakistan should be wary of

A brand new Agni missile Pakistan should be wary of

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Powering the Agni-1P will be the cutting-edge technologies developed for the Agni-4 and Agni-5 missiles.

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed sworn-in as J-K chief minister

Mufti Mohammad Sayeed sworn-in as J-K chief minister

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

People's Democratic Party patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was on Sunday sworn-in as the 12th chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

Top Pentagon official heads to India ahead of Obama visit

Top Pentagon official heads to India ahead of Obama visit

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A top Pentagon official will be heading to India next week to hold intense negotiations with Indian officials on critical defence issues and related areas of collaboration that could be announced during US President Barack Obama's visit to the country for Republic Day.

Vajpayee called Gujarat riots a 'mistake': ex-RAW chief Dulat

Vajpayee called Gujarat riots a 'mistake': ex-RAW chief Dulat

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

In comments that are likely to create a political storm over the next few days, former Research and Analysis Wing chief A S Dulat has reveled that former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee had expressed his discontent over the 2002 Gujarat riots and called it "our mistake".