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BJP Move in Delhi: Will AAP Profit?

BJP Move in Delhi: Will AAP Profit?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

If AAP dominates both state and local elections, the move for unification may become the illness for the BJP instead of the medicine it was supposed to have been.

Time for Modi, Imran to talk

Time for Modi, Imran to talk

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Modi's hardline policy towards Pakistan and J&K has created numerous leverages and bargaining positions that New Delhi can bring to the bargaining table and translate into concessions, argues Ajai Shukla.

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.

IAF evacuates over 400 flood-hit people in Assam

IAF evacuates over 400 flood-hit people in Assam

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

The Indian Air Force has evacuated over 400 flood-affected people across Assam in the past 20 days as relief helicopters and transport planes are on round-the-clock standby. Air Commodore P E Patange of the Eastern Air Command said besides airlifting 400 marooned persons from various parts of the state, the IAF also airlifted dozens of tonnes of relief material for distribution.

Protesting farmers head home after a year; aircraft showers petals

Protesting farmers head home after a year; aircraft showers petals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Emotions ran high as the farmers performed ardas (prayers) and havan to thank the almighty and started their 'victory march' from Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur protest sites to Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in convoys of tractors, bedecked with colourful flowers and lights and blaring songs of jubilation.

Armed forces fume despite MoD's clarification over rank parity

Armed forces fume despite MoD's clarification over rank parity

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

The armed forces continue to be upset with the government over a defence ministry circular regarding rank parity vis-a-vis their civilian counterparts at the Service headquarters even though the ministry issued a statement on Thursday, saying no downgradation had been done.

A plan for CDS Rawat to consider

A plan for CDS Rawat to consider

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

As India's international role expands, so must our capabilities, says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

There Is More To India Than Delhi Or Gujarat!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The Modi government has to embrace the history of Tamil conquests in South East Asia and stop obsessing about Babar/Humayun, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

With Jet off the radar, skies are wide open for Tata's airlines

With Jet off the radar, skies are wide open for Tata's airlines

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Both Vistara and AirAsia India, along with their partners, are quietly putting together an aggressive plan to become a formidable force in the skies. At the core of this new push is their plan to go international this financial year.

China's PLA held live drills with 100 ballistic missiles: Report

China's PLA held live drills with 100 ballistic missiles: Report

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The 2.3 million strong People's Liberation Army, the world's largest, adopts a more aggressive posture with massive structural revamp.

Sikh officer plans to sue US Marine Corps for full religious freedom

Sikh officer plans to sue US Marine Corps for full religious freedom

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

A 26-year-old Sikh-American officer in the US Marines who has been allowed to wear the turban - the first person in the 246-year history of the elite force allowed to do so, but with a few limitations, plans to sue the Corps if he is not granted full religious accommodation, according to a media report.

BEST OF THE WEEK: From Trump to Dinosaurs

BEST OF THE WEEK: From Trump to Dinosaurs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

A moment at a piano on the front lines in Ukraine, United States President Trump's State of the Union address and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra taking charge. This is the best of the week gone by.

Did government pressure force AI to withdraw Gaikwad's flying ban?

Did government pressure force AI to withdraw Gaikwad's flying ban?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The ban on Gaikwad was revoked last Friday after a letter from the ministry of civil aviation "advised" it to do so.

Hyundai will drive into new 'pollution-free' office in 2020

Hyundai will drive into new 'pollution-free' office in 2020

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The two-acre office complex under construction on the outskirts of Delhi will be home to about eight hundred company executives. Special care is being given to air purification and the building will be equipped with a three-stage air filter system.

MoD relents, to re-look into issue of rank parity

MoD relents, to re-look into issue of rank parity

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

A panel within the ministry is likely to re-look into the issue that has been left pending for so many years, ministry sources said on Friday.

PHOTOS: Israel hits 200 targets in Gaza in 24 hours

PHOTOS: Israel hits 200 targets in Gaza in 24 hours

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Widening its offensive, Israel has carried out overnight air strikes against Gaza's security headquarters and police stations.

IAF to deploy new C-130J squadron in WB

IAF to deploy new C-130J squadron in WB

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The Indian Air Force has now decided to deploy its additional six C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft at Panagarh in West Bengal-- the likely location of a proposed Army Mountain Corps headquarter--, and not in Odisha.

Paswan's daughter, son-in-law not allowed to receive his body, protest

Paswan's daughter, son-in-law not allowed to receive his body, protest

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Paswan's daughter Asha Devi and her husband Anil Sadhu protested in front of the car of Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi when he had come to receive the body of the Lok Janshakti Party founder. Sadhu is presently associated with Lalu Prasad's RJD.

Not many takers for office space in Mumbai

Not many takers for office space in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

As global and domestic economies continue to flounder, vacancies at many existing and new commercial properties across India's commercial capital have risen to 30-50 per cent levels from 14-15 per cent in 2009.

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

'Babu, don't worry. The Army has come'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Babu R was trapped in a mountain gorge without food or water for two days till the Indian Army rescued him in a daring mission.

Sitharaman, Armed Forces pay tributes to heroes of 1971 war

Sitharaman, Armed Forces pay tributes to heroes of 1971 war

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Sitharaman, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa and Vice Chief of the Indian Navy Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P laid wreaths at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in India Gate, paying respect to the fallen heroes of the war.

Rahul leads march to CBI HQ, courts arrest

Rahul leads march to CBI HQ, courts arrest

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The Congress' protests in the national capital were replicated in other parts of the country.

NIA recovers Chinese wireless from Punjab cop's hijacked vehicle

NIA recovers Chinese wireless from Punjab cop's hijacked vehicle

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

This wireless set is similar to one recovered from the site of attack in Sambha on March 20 last year.

Beijing faces year's worst smog, issues red alert

Beijing faces year's worst smog, issues red alert

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Parts of north China will see the worst smog so far this year the National Meteorological Centre said on Saturday.

Chopper scam: CBI grills former IAF chief SP Tyagi for 10 hours

Chopper scam: CBI grills former IAF chief SP Tyagi for 10 hours

Rediff.com3 May 2016

CBI had registered a case against Tyagi along with 13 others including his cousins and European middlemen in the case.

Crisis over in AIADMK, OPS names Palaniswami as CM pick

Crisis over in AIADMK, OPS names Palaniswami as CM pick

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Party co-coordinator Palaniswami announced constitution of a 11-member steering committee which includes ministers Dindigul C Sreenivasan, P Thangamani, and S P Velumani.

Plane carrying 189 people crashes off Indonesia; no sign of survivors

Plane carrying 189 people crashes off Indonesia; no sign of survivors

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Flight JT-610, carrying 189 people, was on a scheduled flight from the Indonesian capital to Pangkal Pinang, the main city in the Bangka Belitung Islands.

International standard archery range in IAF

International standard archery range in IAF

Rediff.com3 May 2011

In a bid to promote archery among its ranks and groom the unharnessed talent within the region, the Eastern Air Command has come up with the first Centre of Excellence for the sport in IAF.

'China doesn't want war'

'China doesn't want war'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'China would rather tie us down; and bleed us as much as it can so that we aren't able to lift our heads to face them.'

Slowdown affects AI's plan to lease its iconic tower

Slowdown affects AI's plan to lease its iconic tower

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Out of 23 floors, Air India occupies six and three of these have been leased out. The rest are largely unused.

Modi embarks for UAE from Paris

Modi embarks for UAE from Paris

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Modi's visit to Bahrain is significant as it will be the first visit of an Indian prime minister to the country.

Facing flying ban, Sena MP Gaikwad reaches Delhi by chartered flight

Facing flying ban, Sena MP Gaikwad reaches Delhi by chartered flight

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad, who has been banned from flying by several airlines after he assaulted an Air India staffer on March 23, reached Delhi on Wednesday via a chartered flight, according to sources.

Agusta case: CBI questions Tyagi, Khaitan

Agusta case: CBI questions Tyagi, Khaitan

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The focus of the questioning is Tyagi's alleged links with Italian middlemen -- Carlo Gerosa and Guido Haschkhe, CBI sources said.

Consumer loans disbursement back to pre-Covid level: HDFC Bank

Consumer loans disbursement back to pre-Covid level: HDFC Bank

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Changes in lifestyle due to aspects like lockdowns and work from home has created additional demand for items such as television sets, laptops, Wi-Fi routers and even vacuum cleaners, which the bank is funding at present.

Pak court orders police to arrest Imran Khan

Pak court orders police to arrest Imran Khan

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The court also ordered arrest of cleric Tahirul Qadri by November 17 in connection with an attack on the PTV headquarters in 2014.

If COVID-19 is airborne, this is what you MUST do!

If COVID-19 is airborne, this is what you MUST do!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'If it is airborne -- and we don't know till what distance it can be airborne -- then the mask becomes a definite.' 'Just social distance is not enough.' 'You need a mask in addition to social distance.'

Army top brass to review situation in Ladakh at 4-day conference

Army top brass to review situation in Ladakh at 4-day conference

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The commanders will also deliberate on a slew of long-pending reform measures like cutting down on ceremonial practices and non-military activities to ensure a rational distribution of resources, they said.

Armed forces not reeling under shortage of funds: Sitharaman

Armed forces not reeling under shortage of funds: Sitharaman

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The defence minister said that the expenditure has been highest in 2017-18. In the same manner, it was second highest in 2016-17 and third highest in 2015-16. The fourth highest defence expenditure since 2004-05 was in 2014-15.

LAC standoff: India, China hold talks, to meet again next week

LAC standoff: India, China hold talks, to meet again next week

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Sources said India will not lower its guard and will maintain the current state of very high-level of combat readiness in eastern Ladakh till there are visible changes in the ground situation.

Senior IAF officer detained on espionage charges

Senior IAF officer detained on espionage charges

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

It is also being probed whether he was part of a larger espionage ring being run from Pakistan.