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China stalls India, US bid to blacklist JeM chief's brother

China stalls India, US bid to blacklist JeM chief's brother

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

China has put a hold on a proposal by the United States and India at the United Nations to blacklist Abdul Rauf Azhar, the brother of Jaish-e Mohammed (JEM) chief Masood Azhar and a senior leader of the Pakistan-based terror organisation.

Verstappen and Hamilton on front row for Styrian GP

Verstappen and Hamilton on front row for Styrian GP

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Hamilton decided to take matters into his own hands and pass several cars ahead of him, without gaining anything as Verstappen's time stood the test.

No virtue like protecting nation: PM Modi on Rafales

No virtue like protecting nation: PM Modi on Rafales

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

"Swagatam" (welcome), he said with the hash tag "RafaleInIndia".

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'They're just trying to shove us on the court because we're qualifiers'

Amid LAC standoff, IAF to equip Rafale with new missiles

Amid LAC standoff, IAF to equip Rafale with new missiles

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The missile will allow combat pilots to engage ground targets from a standoff range of up to 60 km.

Deputy IAF chief flies first Rafale made for India

Deputy IAF chief flies first Rafale made for India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

The delivery of the jets -- capable of carrying a range of potent weapons and missiles -- is scheduled to begin from September next year.

Actor Ajay Devgn mourns Olympian Hakim's demise

Actor Ajay Devgn mourns Olympian Hakim's demise

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Hakim won the Santosh Trophy for Services in 1960 and continued to be a part of the squad till 1966. At club level, he played for City College Old Boys (Hyderabad) and Indian Air Force.

With 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', Ambala welcomes Rafale jets

With 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', Ambala welcomes Rafale jets

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Despite many restrictions put in place by the authorities, some people took to streets to catch a glimpse of the fighter jets.

India, France to sign deal to upgrade Mirage jets

India, France to sign deal to upgrade Mirage jets

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Through the upgradation, the Indian Air Force is planning to increase the life of its Mirage fighters by 25 years. The upgradation will involve advanced radars, avionics and arming them with air-to-air missiles with longer reach beyond visual range.

Coronavirus: 44 Indians back from Iran, flight to Italy on Sat

Coronavirus: 44 Indians back from Iran, flight to Italy on Sat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

An Iran Air flight carrying Indian pilgrims stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran landed at the airport in Mumbai on Friday afternoon, an official said.

Cairn gets French court order to seize 20 Indian assets

Cairn gets French court order to seize 20 Indian assets

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Britain's Cairn Energy has secured a French court order to seize 20 Indian govt properties to recover arbitration award, it is learnt.

50% America-bound flyers to be impacted by US govt curbs on e-items

50% America-bound flyers to be impacted by US govt curbs on e-items

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Over 1.3 million, or 49% of passengers flew to the US via airports in the Gulf in FY16

SC to hear plea seeking details of Rafale deal

SC to hear plea seeking details of Rafale deal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The plea also seeks details of comparative prices during UPA and NDA rule.

Cong dubs Rajnath's shastra puja as 'tamasha'; BJP hits back

Cong dubs Rajnath's shastra puja as 'tamasha'; BJP hits back

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

When we bought weapons-like the Bofors gun previously purchased, no one went and brought them while showing off, Kharge said.

This is our faith: Rajnath on 'shastra puja' jibes

This is our faith: Rajnath on 'shastra puja' jibes

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The defence minister said: "People can say whatever they want. I did what I thought was right and I will continue to do so."

First Covid relief aid from US arrives in India

First Covid relief aid from US arrives in India

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

The medical equipment and other supplies were brought to Delhi in a C-5M Super Galaxy, one of the largest strategic airlift aircraft of the US Air Force.

10 Best Films From Around The World

10 Best Films From Around The World

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

A beautiful documentary from Delhi. A shocking satire that spares no one. A thriller about a serial killer in Iran. A Pakistan film about family secrets... Aseem Chhabra lists the best films he saw in Cannes.

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Chen scores world record for massive lead over shocked Hanyu

What caused football player Sala's plane crash

What caused football player Sala's plane crash

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The plane crash which killed soccer player Emiliano Sala was triggered when the pilot lost control and the plane broke up while flying too fast, an official investigation showed. Sala, 28, had been en route from Nantes in western France in January last year to make his debut for Premier League team Cardiff City when the small aircraft he was travelling in disappeared over the English Channel.

IAF chief justifies govt decision to procure 36 Rafale jets

IAF chief justifies govt decision to procure 36 Rafale jets

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa said that no country in the world is facing the kind of grave threat that India is confronted with.

International flights to remain suspended till Aug 31

International flights to remain suspended till Aug 31

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

However, this restriction would not be applicable for international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the DGCA.

Saudi Arabia to ship 80 metric tonnes of oxygen to India to meet growing demand

Saudi Arabia to ship 80 metric tonnes of oxygen to India to meet growing demand

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

The supply shipment is being undertaken in cooperation with the Adani group and Linde company.

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 2

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 2

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Organisers are confident a rain-hit opening day will not hold up the tournament.

'Hell is coming': Heat wave bakes Europe

'Hell is coming': Heat wave bakes Europe

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

hitting the continent from Tuesday -- posing a threat to life. Authorities have urged children and older people to stay indoors and issued severe warnings against dehydration and heatstroke. The heat wave is being caused by a 2,000-mile wide plume of hot air dubbed the 'Saharan bubble' which is being blown from Africa by an unusually strong jet stream.

Tokyo Games: DRAMATIC Pix!

Tokyo Games: DRAMATIC Pix!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

China be warned! First Rafales to touch down on July 27

China be warned! First Rafales to touch down on July 27

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Rafales could begin combat operations by September-October, reports Ajai Shukla.

French jets destroy IS targets in Syria

French jets destroy IS targets in Syria

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The French armed forces conducted second air raid against Daesh (IS) in Raqqa in 24 hours.

SC reserves order on Rafale probe; pushes for making price public

SC reserves order on Rafale probe; pushes for making price public

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The attorney general admitted that there is no sovereign guarantee, but asserted that there is a letter of comfort by France which would be as good as a governmental guarantee.

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

COP27 Does Little On Climate Change

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The overwhelming feeling at the end of COP 27 was that despite decades of meetings and landmark accords, like the Paris Agreement, the world was still not doing enough to slow the climate crisis, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

IAF resurrects 'Golden Arrows' squadron to fly first batch of Rafale

IAF resurrects 'Golden Arrows' squadron to fly first batch of Rafale

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The 17 squadron, which operated from Bhatinda air base, was disbanded in 2016 after the IAF started gradual phasing out of Russian-origin MIG-21 jets. It was formed in 1951 and initially flew de Havilland Vampire F Mk 52 fighters.

Bhanu Sahni: 'Ukraine is my second homeland'

Bhanu Sahni: 'Ukraine is my second homeland'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'We feel betrayed by the West.'

Euro 2020: How Gosens inspired Germany...

Euro 2020: How Gosens inspired Germany...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Gosens excelled in his ninth game for the country on Saturday, causing problems for the Portugal defence

Plane carrying Cardiff City footballer goes missing over English channel

Plane carrying Cardiff City footballer goes missing over English channel

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Cardiff City soccer player Emiliano Sala was on board a light aircraft that lost radar contact over the English channel late on Monday, French police sources said.

Shooting down own chopper was big mistake: IAF chief

Shooting down own chopper was big mistake: IAF chief

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Disciplinary action is being taken against two officers in the shooting down of the chopper.

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

HAL is poised to sell the Philippines at least seven Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters and eight Dornier 228 aircraft for Rs 30 billion, reports Ajai Shukla.

Ukraine Crisis: What Will China Do?

Ukraine Crisis: What Will China Do?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Beijing will be intently watching Washington's response for any hint of weakness. Xi Jinping, who feels China has a limited window of strategic opportunity, will be emboldened to take additional initiatives in the Indo-Pacific and specifically against India and Taiwan, warns Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

Armstrong on doping past: 'I wouldn't change a thing'

Armstrong on doping past: 'I wouldn't change a thing'

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The American was stripped of his Tour de France titles and banned from the sport for life in 2012 after the International Cycling Union ratified the US Anti-Doping Agency's sanctions.

US-India green corridor will ease international travel

US-India green corridor will ease international travel

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Travel bubbles, also called travel bridges or green corridors, do away with the waiting period for travellers from certain countries. They are reciprocal in nature, meaning flyers from both countries will enjoy similar benefits.

How Modi, Rahul used Twitter during 2019 poll campaign

How Modi, Rahul used Twitter during 2019 poll campaign

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

While both politicians tweeted about a slew of issues, they focused less on developmental issues related to the rural poor -- with Modi devoting a mere three per cent and Gandhi five per cent of his tweets to development, Abhijit Mazumdar, an assistant professor at Park University in Missouri said.

Training of Gaganyaan astronauts in Russia put on hold

Training of Gaganyaan astronauts in Russia put on hold

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The four test pilots of the Indian Air Force, chosen for India's manned mission to space, have been undergoing training at the Yu.A. Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Centre near Moscow since February.