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INSAT-4CR launch postponed to Sep 2

INSAT-4CR launch postponed to Sep 2

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

With a mission life of ten years, INSAT-4CR will carry 12 high-power Ku-band transponders designed to provide Direct-to-Home television services, facilitating video picture transmission and digital satellite news gathering.

Jaipur: Three bombs defused

Jaipur: Three bombs defused

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Three bombs, placed in containers, were found on the road near Marwar in Pali district on Tuesday afternoon, the police said.

2-child norm soon in urban Bihar

2-child norm soon in urban Bihar

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Under the policy recently cleared by the Bihar cabinet, persons having more than two children will be debarred from contesting elections for local bodies.

Check madrassa growth along UP-Nepal border: BJP

Check madrassa growth along UP-Nepal border: BJP

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

"The nexus between Nepali Maoists and Indian Naxalites has further worsened the situation," he added.

Mumbai police arrest four Machacha gang members

Mumbai police arrest four Machacha gang members

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

The four arrested gangsters are associates of Fahim Machacha, a close aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

RIL to sell KG basin gas at 1/5th price: Mukesh

RIL to sell KG basin gas at 1/5th price: Mukesh

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

The fuel from the KG basin will prune Rs 114,000 crore (Rs 1,140 billion) from the country's import bill. The price of $4.2 per million British thermal unit (mBtu) approved by the government for selling gas implies potential savings of about Rs 85,000 crore (Rs 850 billion) for consumers, said Ambani. Ambani's statement on gas pricing comes even as the government is considering a revision of the floor price of $4.2 mBtu that was approved in September 2007.

Kavita murder accused 'hasn't retracted statement'

Kavita murder accused 'hasn't retracted statement'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

Ravindra was produced before the Additional Judicial Magistrate Khaliq-uz-Zaman but no statement was recorded.

Ever seen this man before?

Ever seen this man before?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

The sketch of the man, who had allegedly left behind the bag containing the bomb in a bus, was prepared on the basis of questioning of other passengers and the conductor.

Rathore joins Sahara as senior VP

Rathore joins Sahara as senior VP

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore joined the Sahara after receiving the nod from the government and the Indian Army

BJP wins Hamirpur LS bypoll

BJP wins Hamirpur LS bypoll

Rediff.com25 May 2008

The Bharatiya Janata Party has won the Hamirpur Lok Sabha by-election, with its candidate Anurag Thakur drubbing his nearest rival, the Congress's O P Rattan, by over 1,74,000 votes.

AP airports on high alert

AP airports on high alert

Rediff.com10 Dec 2006

Speaking to UNI, Airport Director R K Singla said the security at airports were further strengthened. The passengers were being frisked and luggage thoroughly checked, he added.

Dasmunsi's wife blames CPI-M for attempt on life

Dasmunsi's wife blames CPI-M for attempt on life

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

Deepa Dasmunsi was campaigning for the by-polls in Islampur's North Dinajpur.

Poll a choice between Saturn and Narkasura: Remo

Poll a choice between Saturn and Narkasura: Remo

Rediff.com29 May 2007

'We have robbers in politics, raping the country. Till we have good candidates, we should have President's rule'.

Southwest monsoon hits Kerala

Southwest monsoon hits Kerala

Rediff.com28 May 2007

The monsoon set in four days ahead of schedule.

K'taka Governor invites Yeddyurappa to form govt

K'taka Governor invites Yeddyurappa to form govt

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Yediyurappa, who was deputy chief minister and finance minister in the Janata Dal Secular-BJP coalition government headed by H D Kumaraswamy, said he received a call from the Governor when he was at the Vaishno Devi shrine on Thursday.

Lord Ram pendant saves TN Congress chief's life

Lord Ram pendant saves TN Congress chief's life

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

The pendant bore the brunt. But for the pendant with a picture of Lord Ram, the stab would have been fatal for the Congress leader, he added.

First Yoga University at Hardwar soon

First Yoga University at Hardwar soon

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

More than 10 chief ministers and an array of other dignitaries will be present on the occasion of the inauguration.

47% turnout for UP polls fourth phase

47% turnout for UP polls fourth phase

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

The districts going to polls include Barabanki, Bahraich, Sitapur, Basti, Gonda, Siddharthnagar, Shravasti, Balrampur, Lakhimpur Kheri and Sant Kabir Nagar.

Nuke deal is dangerous and unacceptable: Yechury

Nuke deal is dangerous and unacceptable: Yechury

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

The CPI-M did not pass any resolution on the Indo-US nuclear deal at its 19th Congress meet since it felt the issue has been debated at length and that the party's stand was clear. CPI-M politburo member Sitaram Yechury said that the deal was not only dangerous, but unacceptable. Party general secretary Prakash Karat said it would launch a struggle against the deal to defend the sovereignty of the country.

'India can deal with IAEA inspections'

'India can deal with IAEA inspections'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2006

Top space scientist and former Indian Space Research Organisation chief K Kasturirangan Tuesday asserted that the country was capable of dealing with International Atomic Energy Agency inspections of its nuclear installations.

Mizoram: CRPF jawan jailed for molesting girl

Mizoram: CRPF jawan jailed for molesting girl

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

A Central Reserve Police Force jawan was remanded to Kolasib district jail on Wednesday after he allegedly molested a girl in Bairabi in the Kolasib district of Mizoram.

Satyam inks MoU with Melbourne varsity

Satyam inks MoU with Melbourne varsity

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

IT services provider Satyam Computers Services Ltd said on Monday it has entered into an agreement with The University of Melbourne for enabling students of the varsity to do software development internship with the company each year.\n\n

Techies develop smart fatigues for Indian soldiers

Techies develop smart fatigues for Indian soldiers

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

The device has been sent to the Defence Research and Development Organisation for approval and supply to the armed forces.

Chhattisgarh: 8 killed in Naxal blast

Chhattisgarh: 8 killed in Naxal blast

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) R K Vij told UNI that four constables of the Naga Battalion, accompanied by two special police officers were returning after patrolling duty.

5 Pakistani infiltrators killed in J&K

5 Pakistani infiltrators killed in J&K

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

The five heavily-armed Pakistani infiltrators were killed immediately after they sneaked across the Line of Control from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in Machil sector in Jammu and Kashmir.

J&K: 2 LeT militants, 2 army jawans killed

J&K: 2 LeT militants, 2 army jawans killed

Rediff.com24 Feb 2007

Senior Superintendent of Police, Rajouri, Farooq Khan told UNI that army personnel of 43 Rashtriya Rifles along with state police, acting on a tip-off, cordoned off Raina Mohalla of Thanamandi for search operations.

J&K: Separatist groups get feelers for talks

J&K: Separatist groups get feelers for talks

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

The Centre has sent "feelers" to several separatist leaders in Srinagar that they would soon be invited for talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Hurriyat, Musharraf discuss demilitarisation

Hurriyat, Musharraf discuss demilitarisation

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Musharraf assured the delegation that any resolution of the Kashmir issue will be finalised only after ascertaining the wishes of the the Kashmiri people. \n

Computer peripherals stolen from army HQ

Computer peripherals stolen from army HQ

Rediff.com29 Jul 2006

The army denied that two hard drives were stolen, as reported by some television channels.

15 killed in bus accident in MP

15 killed in bus accident in MP

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The private bus was on its way from Guna to Kumbhraj when it met with the accident at a Ghat section. Seven people were killed on the spot.

India to set foot on the Arctic for first time

India to set foot on the Arctic for first time

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

The debut Arctic Expedition by Indian scientists was expected to enrich the treasure of knowledge on polar sciences, which provide a key to secrets of the origin of the earth and the life around

How to get the best out of your Ulip

How to get the best out of your Ulip

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

You may have bought a unit-linked policy without really checking it out, but you can still make it work for you.

Vinod Khanna hits campaign trail for BJP in Punjab

Vinod Khanna hits campaign trail for BJP in Punjab

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

Besides campaigning for SAD-BJP candidates in Gurdaspur parliamentary constituency, Khanna will campaign extensively for his party colleague Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is contesting the Amritsar parliamentary by-election

13 SC students to go abroad for studies

13 SC students to go abroad for studies

Rediff.com9 Jul 2006

This the first such initiative.

TDP leader hacked to death in AP village

TDP leader hacked to death in AP village

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

He said the murder was a fallout of enmity between Rao and sons of late Congress and fishermen leader Arjunarao, over the Parishad elections.

Is there a future for bond funds?

Is there a future for bond funds?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Bonds funds enjoy lower tax vis--vis the Bank FDs (and no hassles of TDS too) and hence can be a better option for people in the higher tax-brackets.

Chhattisgarh zoo closed after suspected anthrax ca

Chhattisgarh zoo closed after suspected anthrax ca

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The case of suspected anthrax infection came to notice after the death of a jackal at the Nandanvan zoo at the outskirts of Raipur.

Man United, Chelsea keep pressure on Arsenal

Man United, Chelsea keep pressure on Arsenal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2007

Manchester United beat bottom-placed Derby County 4-1 at Old Trafford while Chelsea beat Sunderland 2-0.

Aleixo Sequeira is pro tem Goa Speaker

Aleixo Sequeira is pro tem Goa Speaker

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

Governor S C Jamir administered the oath of office and secrecy to Sequeira at Raj Bhavan in the presence of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and others.

SRK apologises to Manoj Kumar

SRK apologises to Manoj Kumar

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Yesteryear actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar has reacted angrily over the manner in which he has been portrayed in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Om Shanti Om.