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China debate in Parliament should be constructive

China debate in Parliament should be constructive

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

India-China relations have always attracted Parliament's attention and there have always been useful and productive and constructive discussions how to engage with China, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Forty years in Space

Forty years in Space

Rediff.com20 Nov 2003

EPFO dumps CSC Aadhaar services after data theft

EPFO dumps CSC Aadhaar services after data theft

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Unique Identification Authority of India said the alleged data breach took place on a website that does not belong to it.

Ever-prepared to meet any contingency: IAF chief

Ever-prepared to meet any contingency: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

He said it is the duty of the Air Force personnel to remain combat worthy and maintain combat systems operational for any contingency at a short notice.

40th year of India's space odyssey

40th year of India's space odyssey

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

November 21, 1963 is marked in history as the day when India launched the first rocket from its soil.

Mathuram Santosham feted for vaccine that saves millions of children

Mathuram Santosham feted for vaccine that saves millions of children

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Mathuram Santosham has been conferred the Albert B Sabin Gold Medal for his pioneering role in the prevention of deadly H influenza type b (Hib) diseases, including paediatric bacterial meningitis and pneumonia. George Joseph reports

Trade, defence, religious freedom to figure in Modi-Trump talks today

Trade, defence, religious freedom to figure in Modi-Trump talks today

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Tuesday's talks between Modi and Trump are likely to send across a clear message of growing congruence of interests between India and the US on major geopolitical developments in the region and beyond, particularly when China has been expanding its military and economic clout.

Indian Army to add more teeth to T-90 battle tanks

Indian Army to add more teeth to T-90 battle tanks

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

the army has decided to install a third generation gun-launched missile

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

'You cannot trust the Chinese!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'We should have seen these signals and reacted earlier.' 'We miss out on a certain strategic advantage by arriving late on the scene.'

10 HOT courses for working professionals

10 HOT courses for working professionals

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Sanjeev Goel, business head, Manipal ProLearn, lists 10 courses that are currently most suitable for working professionals to upskill or reskill to ensure they remain of value in the job market and in future-ready organisations.

Flipkart acquires mobile marketing firm Appiterate

Flipkart acquires mobile marketing firm Appiterate

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Flipkart on Wednesday said it has acquired mobile marketing start-up Appiterate.

5 long-awaited motorcycles at 2016 Auto Expo

5 long-awaited motorcycles at 2016 Auto Expo

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The perfect platform to grab attention and engage with prospective customers, the 2016 Auto Expo will see over 100 exhibitors displaying some very interesting products. However, our eyes at MotorBeam are keen on some highly awaited launches that will be redefining products for their respective manufacturers.

India's light combat helicopter ready for high-altitude operations

India's light combat helicopter ready for high-altitude operations

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The Light Combat Helicopter is heavily armoured to protect its two pilots from enemy fire, and has a 'stealthy' fuselage that is hard to detect with radar. Ajai Shukla reports

India, US agree to renew defence pact for another 10 years

India, US agree to renew defence pact for another 10 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

India and the United States have in principle agreed to extend their defence agreement for another 10 years which will take forward the cooperation between the two countries in the crucial area.

US-India ties: One step forward, two steps back

US-India ties: One step forward, two steps back

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Trump's visit symbolised heightened partisanship and a return to chemistry between leaders defining bilateral ties, notes Kashish Parpiani.

Soleimani Killing: Lessons for India to learn

Soleimani Killing: Lessons for India to learn

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Drone warfare has come to stay.' 'India should exploit the expected Reaper acquisition from the US to build an effective counter terror campaign,' argues Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Will Modi go to war with China?

Will Modi go to war with China?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'By not even acknowledging China's occupation of Indian territory Modi signalled to Beijing that he was not prepared to used forceful means to vacate the Chinese occupation, and that his government was reconciled to this loss of territory and accepted the fait accompli engineered by the PLA.'

Govt makes a pitch for open source software in IT tenders

Govt makes a pitch for open source software in IT tenders

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

The government has decided to give preference to open source software.

Will Prince Harry leave British army for charity work?

Will Prince Harry leave British army for charity work?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Britain's Prince Harry is considering leaving his career in the British army later this year, media reports said on Friday.

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'China was a relationship from which Mr Modi had expected the most it seems.' 'It showed in a string of summits, and somewhat breathless celebration of Xi Jinping.' 'It was hasty and simplistic,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

PHOTOS: First women soldiers from US army's toughest school

PHOTOS: First women soldiers from US army's toughest school

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Captain Kristen Griest and 1st Lt Shaye Haver are the first women ever to graduate from the United States army's Ranger School, designed to produce elite and tough leaders.

ISIS militants target Egyptian army checkpoints in Sinai, kill 70

ISIS militants target Egyptian army checkpoints in Sinai, kill 70

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The coordinated assaults in the morning set off fierce fighting between the army and the militants that is currently ongoing, with soldiers and police chasing the attackers using ground and air force, security sources said.

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

The Trump Visit: Why China will take note

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'New Delhi and Washington are now on the same page, on dealing with growing Chinese assertiveness, across the entire Indo-Pacific region,' notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, Chancellor, Central University of Jammu.

Honda CB Hornet 160R is yours for Rs 80k

Honda CB Hornet 160R is yours for Rs 80k

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

After much speculations and wait, Honda has finally launched its highly awaited CB Hornet in India. With the starting price of Rs 79,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the bike is available in two variants -- the standard variant with a single disc and Dual Discs with CBS.

India must call Trump's bluff

India must call Trump's bluff

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The US seems to be engaging in a game of brinkmanship where President Trump's visit has been used as 'leverage' to pressure India into agreeing to a trade deal, notes Kashish Parpiani.

Defence ministry scraps Rs 6,000-cr tender for light choppers

Defence ministry scraps Rs 6,000-cr tender for light choppers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

The defence ministry on Friday scrapped a scam-tainted tender worth over Rs 6,000 crore to procure 197 light helicopters from foreign vendors and decided to allow indigenous players to manufacture these choppers for the armed forces.

Boeing catches them young to scale up talent pool

Boeing catches them young to scale up talent pool

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The firm, which aims to double sourcing from India, is looking at partnerships with institutions such as the IITs

HAL: Non performance, nil accountability

HAL: Non performance, nil accountability

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

facilities at Bangalore one understands the financial year end frenzy at these establishments and the slipshod slippages in timeframes, quality of overhaul, servicing and quality control across the board, for aircraft and equipment alike,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Defence budget hiked by nearly 10%

Defence budget hiked by nearly 10%

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The capital outlay for the three services, for modernisation, stood at Rs 78,586.68 crore

'Modi hai to mumkin hai', says Pompeo in India policy speech

'Modi hai to mumkin hai', says Pompeo in India policy speech

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Pompeo will travel to India, Sri Lanka, Japan and South Korea from June 24 to 30. His four-nation is aimed at deepening US partnerships in the strategic Indo-Pacific region.

How Mattis resignation will affect India

How Mattis resignation will affect India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

General Mattis has been the most steadfast champion in Trump's cabinet of the US-India defence relationship. If Trump chooses a more pliable successor, the Pentagon's attention could go off India.

Interim Budget 2014: Defence allocation hiked by 10%

Interim Budget 2014: Defence allocation hiked by 10%

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The ministry had spent 82 per cent of that amount till the start of this month.

As retail demand sinks, 2-wheeler plants opt for 10-day shutdown

As retail demand sinks, 2-wheeler plants opt for 10-day shutdown

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The two-wheeler industry marked its first fall in 11 months in November with sales of 1.24 million reporting a fall of nearly six per cent compared to the same month last year

21 Indian soldiers injured during joint military ops in UK

21 Indian soldiers injured during joint military ops in UK

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Indian defence sources said the accident took place when the troops of both countries were coming back after the day's joint exercise being held from June 13-28.

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Veer Arjun Singh finds out what a bunch of passionate bikers can teach us about the adrenaline-fuelled hobby

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'India in 2020 is a lot better prepared than in 1962.' 'It is no longer a pushover; and anything other than a crushing Chinese military victory will be a major loss of face for China,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan in the first of a three part column.

Is Modi govt weakening HAL?

Is Modi govt weakening HAL?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

With no payments coming in, HAL for the first time ever taken a bank loan of Rs 7.81 billion.

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.

Top 7 blogging sites you must check out

Top 7 blogging sites you must check out

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Dear aspiring bloggers, have you heard of these sites?

India 'Spikes' American Javelin missiles

India 'Spikes' American Javelin missiles

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

India has decided to buy 8,356 Spike anti-tank guided missile and 321 launchers from Israel for Rs 3,200 crore, rejecting US offer of Javelin missiles that Washington was lobbying hard for.