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Top facts to know about GBU-43, 'the mother of all bombs'

Top facts to know about GBU-43, 'the mother of all bombs'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Here's everything you must know about the GBU-43.

Chinese firm in JV among bidders for 44 Vande Bharat trains

Chinese firm in JV among bidders for 44 Vande Bharat trains

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

CRRC Pioneer Electric (India) Private Limited, whose bid for the project is a joint venture of the Chinese firm CRRC Corporation Ltd with a Gurugram-based company according to its website, is one of the six contenders for the tender for procuring propulsion systems or electric traction kits for 44 trains to function as the Vande Bharat Express or Train 18.

How GSAT-15 will help India's communications

How GSAT-15 will help India's communications

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The 'context' of the launch of GSAT-15 highlights that India has much ground to cover in the transponder arena while in satellite navigation arena ISRO's progress has been satisfactory, says Ajey Lele.

Review: Samsung Gear S3 Classic, the Star Trek watch

Review: Samsung Gear S3 Classic, the Star Trek watch

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

With a lively screen and fabulous watch faces, this is Samsung's best effort at a smartwatch yet, says Abhik Sen.

Any military drone from Pak will be shot down: Lt Gen Kler

Any military drone from Pak will be shot down: Lt Gen Kler

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Lt Gen Kler said the systems and radars of the Indian armed forces are in place.

Nirbhaya Fund gets additional Rs 1,000 crore in interim Budget

Nirbhaya Fund gets additional Rs 1,000 crore in interim Budget

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The Cabinet has already cleared two proposals that will receive support from the fund.

African Swine Flu detected in India; 2,500 pigs dead in Assam

African Swine Flu detected in India; 2,500 pigs dead in Assam

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Despite a go-ahead from the Centre, the state government will not resort to culling of the pigs immediately and will adopt an alternate mechanism to prevent the spread of the highly contagious disease, Assam Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Atul Bora said at a press conference.

Plan to open a bank account? V-KYC will make it lot easy

Plan to open a bank account? V-KYC will make it lot easy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Physical KYC takes anywhere between two to five working days to get done, V-KYC, only a few minutes.

Want to be a professional drone pilot?

Want to be a professional drone pilot?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

There's a need to train 40,000 pilots over the next year-and-a-half.

Pvt hospitals can charge up to Rs 250 for Covid vaccination

Pvt hospitals can charge up to Rs 250 for Covid vaccination

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Private hospitals can charge up to Rs 250 per dose of COVID-19 vaccine, official sources said on Saturday as India prepares to vaccinate people aged above 60 years and those over 45 with comorbidities from March 1.

Bihar police to use drones to go after liquor mafia

Bihar police to use drones to go after liquor mafia

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Five years after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar imposed total prohibition in Bihar, the liquor mafia continues to thrive, reports MI Khan.

Bikers, Google Maps has good news for you

Bikers, Google Maps has good news for you

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Do you use Google Maps for your daily commute? If not, then here's why you must.

UK to begin 'historic' Covid vaccination drive this week

UK to begin 'historic' Covid vaccination drive this week

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Frontline healthcare staff, people over the age of 80 and care home workers will be among the first to get the vaccine as part of Phase 1 of the programme from Tuesday, which was approved for rollout by the UK's independent regulator earlier this week.

Sack the guys who screwed up!

Sack the guys who screwed up!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

You need, first of all, to figure out how we messed it all up so badly. You need to fix accountability. None of that is happening, says Vir Sanghvi.

A brainy PDA @ Rs 55,000

A brainy PDA @ Rs 55,000

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

UK becomes world's first to roll out Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine

UK becomes world's first to roll out Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The Oxford vaccine, which also has a tie-up with the Serum Institute of India, was first administered to Brian Pinker, an 82-year-old Oxford-born dialysis patient. Pinker is among the first to be vaccinated by the Oxford University Hospital's (OUH) chief nurse, hailed as a major milestone in the phased vaccination programme being undertaken by the National Health Service (NHS).

8 important tips to keep your smartphone safe

8 important tips to keep your smartphone safe

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Installing a new app? Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale shows you how to do it safely.

20 TN fishermen assaulted by Lanka navy personnel

20 TN fishermen assaulted by Lanka navy personnel

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Twenty fishermen from Tamil Nadu were allegedly assaulted by Sri Lankan naval men while they were fishing near Katchathivu islet early on Monday morning, officials said.

Mitsubishi launches anniversary edition Pajero Sport

Mitsubishi launches anniversary edition Pajero Sport

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Offers extra features such as a touch screen multimedia system with GPS navigation, rear view camera and super select 4WD system.

The BEST rugged gadgets

The BEST rugged gadgets

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Phones, cameras and other devices that have been tested to their limits.

PE/VC investments hit 12-quarter low at $5.1 billion

PE/VC investments hit 12-quarter low at $5.1 billion

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The quarter also saw exits worth $1.9 billion across 37 deals, 59 per cent higher YoY. This was driven by one of India's largest PE-backed IPO exit, the $1-billion partial exit by Carlyle in the SBI Cards IPO.

'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'India needs offensive and defensive security measures to protect itself.'

How Sistema plans to strike it big in India

How Sistema plans to strike it big in India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

The company hopes to sell devices that keep track of everything from buses, terrorists to loved ones.

Priyanka Chopra launches Nikon's summer range series

Priyanka Chopra launches Nikon's summer range series

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Actor Priyanka Chopra unveiled imaging maker Nikon India's latest Coolpix collection for Spring Summer 2012 on Wednesday in Mumbai.

DON'T MISS: Adventures of an intrepid woman driver

DON'T MISS: Adventures of an intrepid woman driver

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Excerpt from The Nanologues by Vanessa Able.

Attacks on fishermen: 'Arrest Lankan naval personnel'

Attacks on fishermen: 'Arrest Lankan naval personnel'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Opposition leader in the Assembly V Vaithilingam on Tuesday urged the government to arrest Sri Lankan naval forces allegedly involved in incidents of firing at fishermen and attacks on them.

Delhi govt's insane idea to curb pollution

Delhi govt's insane idea to curb pollution

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

At Rs 140 crore per km, an elevated corridor will cost about the same as Delhi Metro's Rs 160 crore.

Niti draft says pvt trains will have own guard, crew, fares

Niti draft says pvt trains will have own guard, crew, fares

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

A slew of draft documents -- for Request for Qualification (RFQ), Concession Agreement Guiding Principles, Project Information Memorandum (PIM) along with a presentation on the salient features of the project -- for discussion on private participation in passenger trains have been uploaded by Niti Ayog on its website which outline the railways' plans of running 150 trains on 100 routes by private operators, envisaging an investment of Rs 22,500 crore.

RBI to crack whip on recovery agents, calls for restricting messaging apps

RBI to crack whip on recovery agents, calls for restricting messaging apps

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Digital lending apps extend small amounts at exorbitant rates. Payment delays invite messages to customer or close family members, often with sensitive information such as Aadhaar and PAN Card scans.

Delhi police to go hi-tech

Delhi police to go hi-tech

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

It will introduce GPS and computers in Police Control Room vehicles.

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to be next IAF chief

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to be next IAF chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

"Government has decided to appoint Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC presently Vice Chief of Air Staff as the next Chief of the Air Staff," defence ministry's principal spokesperson, said on Twitter.

Now, get aircraft-like features on trains!

Now, get aircraft-like features on trains!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The focus is now on having premium service to give passenger comfort and increasing train speeds.

Rameswaram fishermen attacked by Lankan Navy

Rameswaram fishermen attacked by Lankan Navy

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

Sri Lankan naval personnel on Sunday allegedly attacked some fishermen from Rameswaram and prevented them from fishing near the International Maritime Boundary line, officials said. The Lankan personnel asked them to stop fishing and go back at gun point, officials said. They also snatched the fishermen's GPS equipment and fishing nets.

F1: Hamilton accepts Raikkonen's apology

F1: Hamilton accepts Raikkonen's apology

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The Mercedes driver, who fought back from last to second after being sent spinning at the third corner by Ferrari's Finn, had spoken immediately after the race of the Italian team's 'interesting tactics'.

Women's Safety Guide: 'Better to be paranoid than careless'

Women's Safety Guide: 'Better to be paranoid than careless'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

'The 5 to 10 minutes drive on a deserted stretch was enough to give me goosebumps; I resolved not to commit myself to any such engagements which would require me to travel alone at night in cabs.'

How to bring down your auto insurance cost

How to bring down your auto insurance cost

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Installing good anti-theft devices can reduce your premium by 2-3%.

US considered killing Osama with 'magic bullet'

US considered killing Osama with 'magic bullet'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The United States considered slaying terror mastermind Osama bin Laden with a just developed minute missile 'magic bullet' among the options to breach his hideout deep inside Pakistan, a new book has revealed.

Dikshit govt fails on its promise of safe transport

Dikshit govt fails on its promise of safe transport

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

The brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old in New Delhi has brought to focus the failure of the Sheila Dikshit government in keeping its long-pending promise of safe public transport system for women and children though she has tried to pass the buck to the Centre for the tragedy.

What you MUST consider before buying a tablet PC

What you MUST consider before buying a tablet PC

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Abhijith blogs about all the geeky stuff and more at Homeforgeeks.com. He talks about the crucial things you absolutely must consider before buying a tablet PC.

India top draw for global PE investors

India top draw for global PE investors

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

PE/VC investments touched a record $11.2 billion in the first half of 2017 against $8 billion in the same period in 2016