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Coast Guard, ATS seize Rs 360 cr heroin from Pak boat off Guj coast; 6 held

Coast Guard, ATS seize Rs 360 cr heroin from Pak boat off Guj coast; 6 held

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The CG and ATS personnel seized the boat Al Sakar which had 50 kg heroin on board, in the Arabian Sea, the official said.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stun United; Liverpool ease past Villa

EPL PIX: Arsenal stun United; Liverpool ease past Villa

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens into deep depression, to fizzle out soon

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens into deep depression, to fizzle out soon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

According to IMD, the cyclonic storm weakened into a 'deep depression' at 11:30 pm on Friday over Southeast Pakistan.

Brazilian Samba Comes To The Desert

Brazilian Samba Comes To The Desert

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Brazil's jersey is probably the most recognised soccer shirt out there: The canary yellow with bright green trim. Brazil has worn it during all five of its record World Cup titles.

Guj ATS seizes drugs worth Rs 2,170 cr in 3 yrs; 73 people arrested

Guj ATS seizes drugs worth Rs 2,170 cr in 3 yrs; 73 people arrested

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

It claimed that Pakistani smugglers many times tried to use the Gujarat coast to smuggle drugs, but all such attempts were foiled.

India's jewel in the Arabian Sea

India's jewel in the Arabian Sea

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

In our special series on the India You Didn't Know, the youngest MP in Parliament talks about a unique dance form from the pristine Minicoy island in Lakshwadeep.

Lalbaugcha Raja fined Rs 3.66L for creating potholes

Lalbaugcha Raja fined Rs 3.66L for creating potholes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

A fine of Rs 2,000 has been charged for each pothole, Mumbai's civic body said.

Ancelotti shocked at Benzema's departure from Real Madrid

Ancelotti shocked at Benzema's departure from Real Madrid

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Yesterday, he trained normally, and today he's taken this decision. We have accepted it. I spoke to him this morning, and he said he was leaving, and I understood.'

Operation Kaveri: Another batch of 229 Indians from Sudan reaches Bengaluru

Operation Kaveri: Another batch of 229 Indians from Sudan reaches Bengaluru

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The fresh batch of evacuees arrived in Bengaluru, a day after 365 people returned from the African country to Delhi.

Lessons from Cyclone Tauktae

Lessons from Cyclone Tauktae

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'Storms push a lot of water into land, then there is heavy rainfall due to the cyclone.' 'Along with this, we see the gradual rising of the sea level.' 'We see this during and after the latest Cyclone Tauktae.' 'This kind of overlapping events are increasing and we do not know much about how to tackle them.'

IAF plane evacuating 246 Indians from Sudan lands in Mumbai

IAF plane evacuating 246 Indians from Sudan lands in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The plane, which took off from Jeddah around 11 am IST, landed in Mumbai at 3.15 pm, an official said.

BrahMos In Flight! What A Sight!

BrahMos In Flight! What A Sight!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

India successfully test fired a surface to surface BrahMos supersonic cruise missile off the Andaman and Nicobar islands on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Step Inside Pooja Hegde's House

Step Inside Pooja Hegde's House

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

How does Pooja Hegde unwind when she's not on the sets of her movies?

Top Navy commanders to meet aboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant

Top Navy commanders to meet aboard aircraft carrier INS Vikrant

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

In a bid to promote Make In India defence systems, the Indian Navy will hold its senior commanders' conference on board the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in the Arabian Sea, off the coast of Goa.

No lives lost after Biparjoy landfall in Gujarat: NDRF

No lives lost after Biparjoy landfall in Gujarat: NDRF

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

While two lives were "tragically" lost before the landfall of the cyclone, not a single human life was lost post the landfall in Gujarat.

Pakistani boat captured near Gujarat coast, 9 crew members held

Pakistani boat captured near Gujarat coast, 9 crew members held

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The Coast Guard ships intercepted and apprehended the Pakistani boat 'Al Haj' when it ventured into the Indian waters

Heavy rains forecast for Mumbai, parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat on Thursday

Heavy rains forecast for Mumbai, parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat on Thursday

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Mumbai, its satellite cities, north and central Maharashtra and south Gujarat received rains on Wednesday owing to a low-pressure area in the Arabian Sea and a western disturbance, the India meteorological department said.

India braces for driest August in 122 years

India braces for driest August in 122 years

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Also, the monsoon this year may end up being the driest since 2015, which recorded a rainfall deficit of 13 per cent, they said.

Creating Magic With Waste Glass Bottles

Creating Magic With Waste Glass Bottles

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Renjini Thampi has upcycled 21,000 waste glass bottles into beautiful home dcor items.

Skymet questions IMD's monsoon announcement, says parameters not met

Skymet questions IMD's monsoon announcement, says parameters not met

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Skymet says the IMD ignored the required criterion of two days of necessary rainfall to declare a proper onset of monsoon, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

6 Pak nationals held with drugs worth Rs 200 cr off Gujarat coast

6 Pak nationals held with drugs worth Rs 200 cr off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The fishing boat carrying drugs was intercepted mid-sea by a joint team of the Coast Guard and ATS near Jakhau harbour in Kutch district, the official said.

600 fishermen sttranded in Arabian Sea

600 fishermen sttranded in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

More than 35 trawlers, carrying 200 fishermen from Goa, have been missing after gusty winds lashed the western coast on Wednesday. Fishermen at Malim jetty, located next to Panaji, said more than 28 trawlers have not returned since Tuesday night and they have lost contact with the base. Coast Guard officials, who have initiated search and rescue operations, said they have been flooded with complaints of missing people since Tuesday.

Monsoon ends in India with 'below average' rainfall

Monsoon ends in India with 'below average' rainfall

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The southwest monsoon season concluded on Saturday with India receiving 'below-average' cumulative rainfall -- 820 mm compared to the long-period average of 868.6 mm -- in an El Nino year.

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Lionel Messi was presented to fans during a glitzy event called 'The Unveil' at Miami's home stadium.

Jehan Daruvala roars to Saudi Arabia podium

Jehan Daruvala roars to Saudi Arabia podium

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Jehan made a lightning start off the line but was boxed in by the Campos cars of Ralph Boschung and compatriot Kush Maini.

Hamilton parts ways with performance coach Cullen

Hamilton parts ways with performance coach Cullen

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Ahead of the Jeddah Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton parted ways with long-term performance coach Angella Cullen.

Oops! Ronaldo calls Saudi Arabia as South Africa during Al-Nassr unveiling

Oops! Ronaldo calls Saudi Arabia as South Africa during Al-Nassr unveiling

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Ronaldo joined Al Nassr last week on a 2-1/2 year deal estimated by media to be worth more than 200 million euros ($210.94 million).

Tauktae to Fani: A look at India's deadliest cyclones

Tauktae to Fani: A look at India's deadliest cyclones

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Several major cyclones have hit various parts of India over the last 10 years. Here is a look at the notable among them.

Cyclone Biparjoy: 1 lakh evacuated, will try to minimise loss, says NDRF DG

Cyclone Biparjoy: 1 lakh evacuated, will try to minimise loss, says NDRF DG

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The DG said the maximum of four teams of the NDRF have been positioned in Kutch district and the Gujarat government has done an in-depth evacuation exercise as part of which fishing boats have been anchored, big ships have been sent to the high seas so that they are not affected by the tidal waves, more than 4,000 hoarding have been taken down so that they don't become deadly flying objects as strong winds blow.

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat on Thursday evening with a wind speed of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 kmph as heavy rains lashed the coastal region, where several areas plunged into darkness due to power cuts and a large number of trees, electric poles and hoardings got uprooted.

What Will China Attack First?

What Will China Attack First?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

In all likelihood, the next conventional Chinese attack on India would be preceded by a massive cyber attack designed to cripple Indian networks and interfere with our disaster-relief programmes.

'Wish my mother named me K-K-K-Kiran!'

'Wish my mother named me K-K-K-Kiran!'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

His fans speak.

When Fans Cried, Cheered, Celebrated

When Fans Cried, Cheered, Celebrated

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Fans watching the games at the stadium and on televisions the world over have made the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 even more memorable.

Ocean? Lake? Forest? Camping Is A Bag Of Fun!

Ocean? Lake? Forest? Camping Is A Bag Of Fun!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

5 picturesque places to camp near Mumbai.

Don't panic! Bad June doesn't mean bad monsoon

Don't panic! Bad June doesn't mean bad monsoon

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The southwest monsoon has started on a weak note and this has delayed the sowing of kharif crops. Though a cause for concern, the situation hasn't reached a stage where it warrants any panic response. Moreover, according to meteorologists and industry players, monsoon rains will witness a revival in the coming few weeks.

MiG-29K fighter makes maiden night landing on INS Vikrant

MiG-29K fighter makes maiden night landing on INS Vikrant

Rediff.com26 May 2023

For the first time, the MiG-29K fighter aircraft undertook night landing on indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, a feat described by the Indian Navy as a 'historic milestone'.

Jehan Daruvala bags double Saudi podium

Jehan Daruvala bags double Saudi podium

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Jehan Daruvala swept to a double podium finish in the Saudi Arabian round of the Formula 2 Championship, in Jeddah, on Monday.

Southwest monsoon arrives 3 days early in Kerala, progress likely to be slow

Southwest monsoon arrives 3 days early in Kerala, progress likely to be slow

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Kerala has been receiving rainfall since Saturday and 10 out of the 14 weather monitoring stations in the state have received more than 2.5 mm rains.

What are Farmers doing at the Gateway?

What are Farmers doing at the Gateway?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Hundreds of farmers and their leaders, including Rakesh Tikait, took out a procession of urns containing the ashes from the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai to the Gateway of India, a distance of nearly 3 km.

India's import of Russian oil scales new high in May

India's import of Russian oil scales new high in May

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

India's import of cheap Russian oil scaled another record in May and is now more than the combined oil bought from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE and the US, industry data showed. India took 1.96 million barrels a day from Russia in May, 15 per cent more than the previous high in April, according to data from energy cargo tracker Vortexa. Russia now makes up for nearly 42 per cent of all crude oil India imported in May.