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Mumbai: Security tightened at BARC

Mumbai: Security tightened at BARC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Inside BARC also, CISF has been deployed from June 1 to assist in the internal security as they are well trained in combating terrorist attacks.

Asus Zenfone 5: Is it the best smartphone under Rs 10,000?

Asus Zenfone 5: Is it the best smartphone under Rs 10,000?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

A 5-inch screen, a memory card slot, front facing camera, FM radio and more under Rs 10,000 is something people can ill afford to overlook.

India, IAEA to hold talks on Safeguards Agreement

India, IAEA to hold talks on Safeguards Agreement

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

India and the International Atomic Energy Agency will hold negotiations in New Delhi on Saturday on the proposed Safeguards Agreement.

Govt revises FDI norms to shield firms from takeover

Govt revises FDI norms to shield firms from takeover

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The government on Saturday made its prior approval mandatory for foreign investments from countries that share land border with India to curb 'opportunistic takeovers' of domestic firms following the COVID-19 pandemic, a move which will restrict Foreign Direct Investment from China.

India responsible with nuclear programme: Burns

India "responsible" with nuclear programme: Burns

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Rejecting some critics' argument as to what message the US was sending to Iran by signing a nuclear energy deal with India, Burns said, "We don't see the connection between what Iran is doing and what India seeks to do."

IAEA meeting on Iran adjourned

IAEA meeting on Iran adjourned

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

The referral is very crucial for India.

A global nuclear initiative from Moscow

A global nuclear initiative from Moscow

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

The nuclear fuel centres will ensure sustained supply to all countries developing atomic energy.

Phailin takes a toll on industries in Ganjam

Phailin takes a toll on industries in Ganjam

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Loss of Odisha Sands Complex is estimated at about Rs 100-crore.

Russian N-chief to visit India this week

Russian N-chief to visit India this week

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

Russia's top nuclear energy official will visit India this week to review the progress in the construction of Kudankulam atomic power station and discuss the prospects of development of a civil nuclear cooperation.

Leaders in science urged to encourage young talent

Leaders in science urged to encourage young talent

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

Former chairman of Atomic Energy Commission P K Iyengar was speaking at the 50th symposium of Department of Atomic Energy.

Top N-scientist to visit Vienna

Top N-scientist to visit Vienna

Rediff.com2 Apr 2006

Anil Kakodkar will also discuss with IAEA representatives an Additional Protocol.

N-waste disposal: 9-year-delay unacceptable:CAG

N-waste disposal: 9-year-delay unacceptable:CAG

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

Dismissing DAE's reply that most of the items were working satisfactorily, CAG said the department should have analysed all the aspects before ordering for the equipment.

Atma Nirbhar Bharat is way to get growth back: PM Modi

Atma Nirbhar Bharat is way to get growth back: PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Speaking at industry association CII's annual session, PM Modi said the government has taken tough steps to fight the coronavirus pandemic and has also taken care of the economy. "On the one hand we have to safe the lives of our people and on the other hand we have to stabilise the economy and speed up the economy," he said. "Yes, we will definitely get our growth back," he asserted.

No IAEA inspections in R&D institutions: Govt

No IAEA inspections in R&D institutions: Govt

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

The government Wednesday asserted that no inspections by the Internatioal Atomic Energy Agency are being carried out in any of the R&D institutions in India.

Who will get COVID-19 vaccine first? Vardhan explains

Who will get COVID-19 vaccine first? Vardhan explains

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

'The prioritisation of groups for COVID-19 vaccine shall be based on two key considerations -- occupational hazard and risk of exposure to infection, and the risk of developing severe disease and increased mortality'

Govt unveils major reforms in bureaucracy under Mission Karmayogi

Govt unveils major reforms in bureaucracy under Mission Karmayogi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved 'Mission Karmayogi', dubbed as the biggest bureaucratic reform initiative, aimed at capacity building of government employees to make them more "creative, proactive, professional and technology-enabled". The core guiding principles of the competency-driven programme will be to support a transition from "rules based to roles based" HR management to prepare the Indian civil servant for the future, according to a government statement.

PM shares 'vikas yatra' of his 2nd term with people

PM shares 'vikas yatra' of his 2nd term with people

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The document, shared by the prime minister on the occasion of the first anniversary of his second term on his Twitter account and web portal, detailed the steps taken by his government for the progress and development of the country. The document is divided into 15 heads ranging from ease of doing business, ease of living, to eliminating corruption and the country's fight against coronavirus.

US asks India and Pak to restrain nuclear programmes

US asks India and Pak to restrain nuclear programmes

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Expressing concern over the continuing buildup of nuclear weapons in South Asia, the United States has asked India and Pakistan to restrain their atomic and missile programmes and play a positive role in the global non-proliferation community.

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'Absolute non-violence is not only sinful, but immoral.' 'This doctrine of non-violence benumbed the revolutionary fervor, softened the limbs and hearts of the Hindus, and stiffened the bones of enemies.' A revealing excerpt from Vikram Sampath's Savarkar (Part 2): A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966.

'Tell us what happened at Kakrapar'

'Tell us what happened at Kakrapar'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Residents of Surat, who fear for their lives after the heavy leakage at the nuclear plant, have started an online campaign to know about the incident.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.

India, Pakistan on the road to peace

India, Pakistan on the road to peace

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The road ahead will be long and winding and much resistance can be expected from the high-flying 'hawks' in our skies. But that should not deter the policymakers from planning a road map with the 'big picture' in mind, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Not to say that India couldn't have handled the situation better, but on average, it didn't do anywhere near as badly as the naysayers make it out argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

Pak owns 90 to 110 nuke warheads, India 60 to 80: Report

Pak owns 90 to 110 nuke warheads, India 60 to 80: Report

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Pakistan's atomic arsenal probably consists of between 90 to 110 nuclear warheads, a latest Congressional report has said, informing the American lawmakers that Islamabad is interested in concluding a nuclear cooperation deal with the US, which would require their approval.

Morsi had to go to avert civil war in Egypt: ElBaradei

Morsi had to go to avert civil war in Egypt: ElBaradei

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

Amid doubts over Mohamed ElBaradei's appointment as Egypt's new prime minister, the pro-reform leader has defended the ouster of Mohammed Morsi by the army, saying it was necessary to avert a civil war as the Islamist leader had declared himself a 'pharaoh' and messed up matters.

Obama calls for one-third cut in US-Russia nuclear weapons

Obama calls for one-third cut in US-Russia nuclear weapons

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

President Barack Obama has called for a one-third cut in the number of deployed United States strategic nuclear warheads if Russia agrees to a similar reduction, reviving his goal to work toward a world without atomic weapons.

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

BWith a distracted president brooding in the White House, Pompeo seems to think his day has come. He seems to be pushing a personal agenda before a target audience in America, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Iran admits fudging N-claims

Iran admits fudging N-claims

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

Defiant Iran starts processing uranium

Defiant Iran starts processing uranium

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

The announcement comes three days after the International Atomic Energy Agency demanded that Teheran freeze all operations connected with uranium enrichment or face possible retaliation.

China, Pak conclude secret deal on nuclear reactor

China, Pak conclude secret deal on nuclear reactor

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

China has secretly entered into an agreement with Pakistan to construct a third nuclear reactor at Chashma in Punjab province that the Obama administration says will violate Beijing's promises under an international anti-nuclear weapons accord, a media report said.

How to make India a better place for business

How to make India a better place for business

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

As concerned Indians we need to ask what can be done in the short term, which does not require legislative approval to enhance investment.

India's nuclear capacity could jump threefold by 2023-24: Modi

India's nuclear capacity could jump threefold by 2023-24: Modi

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Modi praised the contribution of nuclear scientists in the successful implementation of India's three-stage nuclear programme.

REWIND: Top photos of the week from India

REWIND: Top photos of the week from India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

All that happened in India in the past week, in photos.

Our nuclear liability regime is unbalanced: G R Srinivasan

Our nuclear liability regime is unbalanced: G R Srinivasan

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

India's civil nuclear liability regime has raised serious questions about the country's capacity addition programme. In an interview with Sanjay Jog, G R Srinivasan, former vice-chairman of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board and currently principal associate-nuclear power business in GMR Energy Ltd, says the regime is tremendously unbalanced and may adversely affect the nuclear capacity addition programme.

Tarapur nuke plant goes critical

Tarapur nuke plant goes critical

Rediff.com6 Mar 2005

The total nuclear power generated in the country would now increase to 3310 MW.

'I am excited about the Oscars'

'I am excited about the Oscars'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Life Of Pi composer Mychael Danna talks about his life's journey so far.