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Opposition unites to protest against suspension of 6 Congress MPs

Opposition unites to protest against suspension of 6 Congress MPs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The six suspended MPs were also present at the protest.

IAF trainer aircraft crashes near Hyderabad, pilot safe

IAF trainer aircraft crashes near Hyderabad, pilot safe

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The pilot of the aircraft is safe; a Court of Inquiry will ascertain the cause of the crash.

DMK, allies take out rally against CAA in Chennai

DMK, allies take out rally against CAA in Chennai

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Thousands of people marched on the streets with Dravida Munnetra Kazagham president MK Stalin to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Chennai on Monday. Several senior leaders of opposition parties including that of Congress, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India-Marxist, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam participated in the mega rally to register their protest against the new law.

Netanyahu calls on rival Gantz to form unity govt

Netanyahu calls on rival Gantz to form unity govt

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

With nearly 95 per cent of votes counted Thursday, Gantz's Blue and White party stood at 33 seats in Israel's 120-seat Parliament. Netanyahu's Likud stood at 32 seats.

You can't impose any language: Rajini on Shah's Hindi remark

You can't impose any language: Rajini on Shah's Hindi remark

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'If you impose Hindi, not just Tamil Nadu, no southern state will accept that. Many states in northern parts will also not accept that'

China did not enter our territory: PM at all-party meet

China did not enter our territory: PM at all-party meet

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Indian forces are doing what they have to do to protect the country, whether it is in terms of deployment, action or counter-action, Modi told political leaders.

Moon lander Vikram separates from Chandrayaan-2

Moon lander Vikram separates from Chandrayaan-2

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

The Vikram Moon Lander, named after the father of India's space mission Vikram Sarabhai on his birth centenary year, is scheduled to touch the lunar surface near its south pole on September 7 about 1.55 am.

Chandrayaan-2: ISRO performs 4th orbit manoeuvre

Chandrayaan-2: ISRO performs 4th orbit manoeuvre

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

All spacecraft parameters are normal, the Bengaluru headquartered space agency said after the maneuver on the spacecraft.

Chandrayaan-2 performs 3rd lunar-bound orbit maneuver; landing in 11 days

Chandrayaan-2 performs 3rd lunar-bound orbit maneuver; landing in 11 days

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

There will be two more orbit manoeuvres to make the spacecraft enter into its final orbit passing over the lunar poles at a distance of about 100 km from the Moon's surface.

ISRO makes big leap, tests its heaviest cryogenic rocket engine

ISRO makes big leap, tests its heaviest cryogenic rocket engine

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

India's first indigenously designed and developed high-thrust cryogenic rocket engine generating a nominal thrust of 19 tonnes was successfully endurance hot-tested for 800 seconds.

Oppn disposes Stalin's proposal to name Rahul Gandhi as PM

Oppn disposes Stalin's proposal to name Rahul Gandhi as PM

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The PM name is to be decided only after the Lok Sabha results, a top opposition leader said.

IAF to buy for 20 more Hawk AJTs for aerobatics

IAF to buy for 20 more Hawk AJTs for aerobatics

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The Indian Air Force is planning to induct 20 more Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer aircraft from the British BAE Systems for its aerobatic team Surya Kiran which has been grounded since last year.

Chandrayaan-2: Second lunar-bound orbit manoeuvre performed

Chandrayaan-2: Second lunar-bound orbit manoeuvre performed

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

All spacecraft parameters are normal, the Bengaluru headquartered space agency said after the maneuver.

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Star-studded economic panel marks Stalin's break with past

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Chief Minister MK Stalin has shown that he is cut from a different cloth when it comes to embracing what is current, modern and absolutely necessary. Thus, even while retaining the spirit and content of the pan-Tamil, Dravidian socio-political and socio-economic ideology to the 't', his government has also acknowledged the need to accepting scientifically-proven facts in operational matters, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Karuna backs Eelam demand; seeks revival of TESO

Karuna backs Eelam demand; seeks revival of TESO

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Backing a seperate Eelam (homeland) for Sri Lankan Tamils, Dravida Munetra Kazhagam president M Karunanidhi has reiterated his demand for India's role in this regard as he sought reviving Tamil Eelam Supporters Organisation.

League Cup: West Ham survive scare, Cardiff knocked out

League Cup: West Ham survive scare, Cardiff knocked out

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

West Ham had lost their first three Premier League games to sit bottom of the table and their dismal start to the campaign had already sparked speculation among pundits as to whether new manager Manuel Pellegrini would see out the season.

A win-win India-Pakistan project

A win-win India-Pakistan project

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

This is an opportune moment in the geopolitics of the region for India to think along the medium and long-term direction of creating underpinnings of a cooperative relationship with Pakistan, says MK Bhadrakumar

Move over Mukul, DMK may get railway ministry

Move over Mukul, DMK may get railway ministry

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

The Dravida Munettra Kazhagam is hopeful of getting the railway portfolio in the next reshuffle, say our sources in Delhi. Buzz is that the DMK had specifically asked for railways even in 2004, which did not happen.

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

British pilots Steve Brooks and Matt Jones will circumnavigate the globe in a restored Spitfire.

'The Arab Spring is in great distress'

'The Arab Spring is in great distress'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Former diplomat MK Bhadrakumar delivered a keynote address -- The Arab spring: The region and India -- at an international seminar held in Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi. Here's the complete text

When governors spoke their mind and PM took notes

When governors spoke their mind and PM took notes

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

Governors of West Bengal, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh created a flutter in Governors' Conference on Saturday by speaking out their mind on the present law and order, economic and fiscal situation in the country.

Isro puts Chandrayaan-2 setback behind it

Isro puts Chandrayaan-2 setback behind it

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The year ended with the launch of the PSLV's 50th mission.

IPL chief meets Home Secy, seeks enhanced security in Chennai match

IPL chief meets Home Secy, seeks enhanced security in Chennai match

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The chairman of Indian Premier League (IPL), on Tuesday, urged the Centre to ensure enhanced security during matches in Chennai in view of protest threats over Cauvery issue, prompting the Union Home Secretary to ask the chief of the Tamil Nadu Police to do the needful, officials said.

Sri Lanka war crimes: DMK to withdraw five Union ministers

Sri Lanka war crimes: DMK to withdraw five Union ministers

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

The Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam is all set to withdraw its five Union ministers from the United Progressive Alliance-2 by the weekend to express solidarity with the Sri Lankan Tamil issue. The step is expected to be taken to put UPA-2 on notice if India voted in favour of Sri Lanka in Geneva where the United Nations Human Rights Council is currently in session.

Amid protests, over 14 lakh download admit cards for NEET, JEE

Amid protests, over 14 lakh download admit cards for NEET, JEE

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The issue, which has been a matter of intense public discourse for past few months, has evoked contrasting views with many backing the holding of the tests fearing that it may lead to a zero academic year for students, and the Opposition and activists demanding their postponement in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

Former Union minister Jaswant Singh passes away

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Singh, a former Army officer, had been ill after a fall at his home in August 2014 and was admitted to the Army Research and Referral Hospital. He had been in and out of the hospital and was admitted again in June this year.

A Raja gets BAIL in 2G spectrum scam case

A Raja gets BAIL in 2G spectrum scam case

Rediff.com15 May 2012

On the apprehension of the CBI that if granted bail Raja may influence witnesses and tamper with evidence, the court said it addressed them by imposing conditions and restrictions on the accused.

PHOTOS: Man United survive scare; Chelsea win 7-1

PHOTOS: Man United survive scare; Chelsea win 7-1

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Manchester United's current malaise was laid bare as they struggled past third-tier Rochdale 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup third round.

IPL 2020: Meet Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2020: Meet Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents Sunrisers Hyderabad's IPL record over the years.

Who has most sixes in the IPL? Check out the stats

Who has most sixes in the IPL? Check out the stats

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

A look at the individual statistics and records in the IPL.

All 13 bodies, black box of AN-32 plane retrieved

All 13 bodies, black box of AN-32 plane retrieved

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The 13 IAF personnel have been identified as Wing Commander G M Charles, Squadron Leader H Vinod, Flight Lieutenants L R Thapa, M K Garg, Ashish Tanwar and Sumit Mohanty, Warrant officer K K Mishra, Sergeant Anoop Kumar, Corporal Sherin, LAC (leading aircraft man) S K Singh, LAC Pankaj, and non-combatants Rajesh Kumar and Putali.

After Rahul, Congress' P Chidambaram makes Twitter debut

After Rahul, Congress' P Chidambaram makes Twitter debut

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Senior Congress leader and former Union finance minister P Chidambaram has joined the popular micro-blogging site Twitter and says he is on board for sharing serious views.

DMK to relieve Raja of organisational posts

DMK to relieve Raja of organisational posts

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

Tainted former Telecom minister A Raja and Kanimozhi, daughter of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief MK Karunanidhi, who featured prominently in the taped conversations that corporate lobbyist Niira Radia had are being relieved from the DMK's organisational positions in the wake of allegations on 2G corruption and their frequent conversations and "unauthorised claims " on the DMK's participation in Union Cabinet in 2009.

VS -- the tallest communist leader in India

VS -- the tallest communist leader in India

Rediff.com13 May 2011

The close assembly election results in Kerala -- where the CPM is the single largest party but won't form the government -- is thanks only to VS's line, which insists that the primary obligation of the party is not merely toward electoral politics but toward the vast segments of dispossessed, marginalised, humiliated, impoverished people, says MK Bhadrakumar

Surreal setting for Dr Singh-Obama talks in Bali

Surreal setting for Dr Singh-Obama talks in Bali

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would have his tete-a-tete with Obama in Bali in a surreal setting, says MK Bhadrakumar, and draws comparisons to the US-China encounter in Honolulu

ISRO's soft-landing on Moon fails to go as per script

ISRO's soft-landing on Moon fails to go as per script

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Indian Space Research Organisation's plan to soft land Chandrayaan-2's Vikram module on the Lunar surface did not go as per script in the early hours of Saturday, with the lander losing communication with ground stations during its final descent.

Ahead of Moon landing, Chandrayaan-2 performs final lunar orbit manoeuvre

Ahead of Moon landing, Chandrayaan-2 performs final lunar orbit manoeuvre

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Vikram (with rover 'Pragyan' housed inside) is expected to touch down on the lunar surface on September 7, between 1.30 am and 2.30 am.

DMK crosses 100 in TN assembly, but govt is safe

DMK crosses 100 in TN assembly, but govt is safe

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Putting up a spirited performance in the assembly by-polls despite its Lok Sabha debacle, the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu has won nine of the 22 segments where elections were held in two phases in April and May.

EC transfers 4 collectors, 7 IPS officers in TN

EC transfers 4 collectors, 7 IPS officers in TN

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

In the poll bound Tamil Nadu..the Election Commission went on a transfer overdrive on Saturday, shifting 4 collectors and 7 senior Indian Police Service officers.