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What works for 'updated' Tata Tigor EV, and what doesn't

What works for 'updated' Tata Tigor EV, and what doesn't

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

At a time when fuel prices across the country are going through the roof with no sign of it moderating, electric vehicles seem the likely choice for car buyers who are looking at saving fuel costs. And add to it the negligible maintenance of electric vehicles. Continuing with this revolution with their 2nd offering in the EV segment, Tata Motors now offers the 2021 Tigor EV to its customers. Tigor petrol with its style-back design has always been a stunner since its launch and it still is.

Delhi, Mumbai to have missile defence shield

Delhi, Mumbai to have missile defence shield

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

The strategic planning has already begun to install the BMD system in the two cities and the final proposal will be put before the government after detailed analysis of the entire project, sources told PTI in New Delhi.

Anti-Naxal op: 53 CRPF officers to train with army

Anti-Naxal op: 53 CRPF officers to train with army

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

The decision to attach officers in the rank of assistant commandants, deputy commandants and commandants with the army for better training and understanding of counter-insurgency operations was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in the aftermath of the deadly Dantewada Naxal ambush where 76 CRPF personnel were killed.

Unified Command will decide on AFSPA issue: Antony

Unified Command will decide on AFSPA issue: Antony

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Amidst controversy over the issue of revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act from parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday said that the final decision on it would be taken by the Unified Command Headquarters in the state.

India clears Rs 18,000 cr deal for 10 US C-17s

India clears Rs 18,000 cr deal for 10 US C-17s

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

The Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared a proposal to buy from the US ten C-17 heavy lift military aircraft worth $4.1 billion, the biggest-ever defence deal to be entered between the two countries.

Chinese troops in PoK: India speaks up

Chinese troops in PoK: India speaks up

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

India has conveyed its concerns to Beijing over the presence of Chinese troops and their activities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Krishna and team was briefed on Headley

Krishna and team was briefed on Headley

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Home Minister P Chidambaram had briefed the Cabinet Committee on Security, where External Affairs Minister S M Krishna was present, on the interrogation report of LeT operative David Headley before visiting Pakistan for the SAARC Interior Minister's conference last month.

Cabinet Committee on Security discusses Kashmir

Cabinet Committee on Security discusses Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

The Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, met on Thursday for the second time in five days to review the latest situation in Kashmir valley which relatively remained peaceful for the second straight day after being rocked by violence.

Shameful your boss silencing you: Rahul to Sitharaman on Rafale deal

Shameful your boss silencing you: Rahul to Sitharaman on Rafale deal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday hit back at Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the multi-crore Rafale deal, claiming it was "shameful" that her boss was "silencing" her.

No army in anti-naxal ops, says Centre

No army in anti-naxal ops, says Centre

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

With the defence ministry averse to sparing the army to fight Naxals, the Union home ministry will "fend for themselves" and take a fresh look at its strategy to fight Left-wing extremism including reorienting the available paramilitary forces. This was seen as a fall out of Thursday evening's Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, which failed to arrive at a consensus over deployment of Army for fighting Naxals.

For Centre, there's no 'quick-fix' for Kashmir

For Centre, there's no 'quick-fix' for Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

The three hour-long meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on Monday evening failed to determine how best to control the ongoing violence in Kashmir Valley, except to decide to hold an all party meeting on September 15 to discuss the issue with the opposition parties.

Revealed: How the surgical strikes ops unfolded

Revealed: How the surgical strikes ops unfolded

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'A couple of hours before the H-Hour, the Kupwara division opened small arms and mortar fire on posts opposite its area of operation.' 'This was a diversionary tactic.' 'As Pakistani forces began to react to the firing, special forces teams began to slowly cross the LoC into PoK.' Nitin Gokhale reveals how planning for the surgical strikes began hours after the Uri attack.

'We negotiated a better deal': Here's what Centre told SC on Rafale

'We negotiated a better deal': Here's what Centre told SC on Rafale

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The document titled 'Details of the steps in the decision making process leading to the award of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft order' stated that the process as laid down in the Defence Procurement Procedure-2013 has been followed in procurement of the Rafale aircraft.

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.

The secret to keeping your heart healthy

The secret to keeping your heart healthy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Heart patients can prolong their life if they interrupt their sedentary lifestyle and move around every 20 minutes.

India to buy 29 more MiG-29Ks from Russia

India to buy 29 more MiG-29Ks from Russia

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

India has already purchased 16 MiG-29K aircraft from Russia for $536 million. The total deal, including the warship, was for $1.5 billion in 2004.

Cabinet panel clears anti-Maoist plan

Cabinet panel clears anti-Maoist plan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

With Maoists striking at will, the Cabinet Committee of Security on Thursday approved the government's new plan to counter Maoists, under which the infested states will have an effective coordination and the police will take a lead role.The CCS, presided by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, gave the clearance to the plan, a day after Union Home Minister P Chidambaram warned the Maoists to abjure violence or face action.

Govt clears bill to double tax-free gratuity to Rs 20 lakh

Govt clears bill to double tax-free gratuity to Rs 20 lakh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

The government initiated the process for amendment to the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, which applies to establishments employing 10 or more persons.

EC panel to probe PM's address for poll code breach

EC panel to probe PM's address for poll code breach

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Opposition parties alleged that the PM's address was a violation of the Model Code of Conduct.

SIMI ban will continue, says Centre

SIMI ban will continue, says Centre

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

The government on Thursday decided to continue the ban imposed on Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for its alleged links with certain Pakistan-based terrorist outfits.

HAL apathy: IAF pilots yet to get Stage-II training aircraft

HAL apathy: IAF pilots yet to get Stage-II training aircraft

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Pulling up Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for an inordinate delay of 14 years in the development and supply of a trainer aircraft, the CAG has observed that the time overrun has affected the Stage-II training of IAF pilots.

American garbage raises a stink in India

American garbage raises a stink in India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Municipal waste from the United States is raising a stink in India with authorities still looking for a solution to dispose it off nearly three years after it was mistakenly sent to Tuticorin port and the matter has landed before a court.

Modi's new Cabinet: Shah may debut, Jaitley uncertain

Modi's new Cabinet: Shah may debut, Jaitley uncertain

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Will it be home or defence for Amit Shah?

IAF MiG-21 upgradation programme out of time

IAF MiG-21 upgradation programme out of time

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

The IAF fighter strength would plunge to an all-time low of 29 squadrons by 2007 as more and more of the ageing MiG-21, the IAF's mainstay, are phased out.

Manipur assembly prorogued

Manipur assembly prorogued

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

This was apparently done to avert any decision by the Manipur assembly on the controversial Armed Special Powers Act.

'Both India and China must help Nepal, more so India'

'Both India and China must help Nepal, more so India'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Siddhartha Kaul, president of SOS Children's Villages International that has been involved in earthquake relief work in Nepal, speaks to Rashme Sehgal.

Govt okays plan for building 6 N-submarines, 7 frigates

Govt okays plan for building 6 N-submarines, 7 frigates

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The government has cleared the indigenous construction of seven stealth frigates and six nuclear-powered submarines to bolster naval power.

Antrix-Devas deal: India to appeal against Hague tribunal's verdict

Antrix-Devas deal: India to appeal against Hague tribunal's verdict

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

India will appeal against the verdict of the Hague tribunal in Antrix-Devas deal case, in which the international court had declared the annulling of the contract as "unfair" and "inequitable" and asked it to pay huge amount as compensation.

Babudom failed Right to Information Act: Report

Babudom failed Right to Information Act: Report

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Madhya Pradesh and Uttaranchal earned the distinction of being the most accessible providing 87 and 76 per cent of the required information, respectively.

Art of Living to hold global corporate summit

Art of Living to hold global corporate summit

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

The Art of Living Foundation would hold the Second International Summit on Corporate Culture and Spirituality from November 19 to 21 at its headquarters in Bangalore.

Tax dept to share assessee data with NATGRID

Tax dept to share assessee data with NATGRID

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

According to an order issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the department will share 'bulk information', starting from Permanent Account Number (PAN) to the taxpayer's name and all the individual data that it captures like father's name, gender, date of birth, photograph and signature or thumb impression.

Setback for ISRO's Antrix; court orders it to pay $672 million as damages to Devas

Setback for ISRO's Antrix; court orders it to pay $672 million as damages to Devas

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

The International Chamber of Commerce's arbitration body International Court of Arbitration has ruled in our favour in the Antrix-Devas arbitration case and Antrix is liable to pay damages totalling $672 million to it, Devas said on Tuesday.

Rafale: CAG report raises concerns on no sovereign guarantee

Rafale: CAG report raises concerns on no sovereign guarantee

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The report noted that the 2007 UPA deal included a 15 per cent bank guarantee against advance payments.

Develop AWACS in seven years: DRDO told

Develop AWACS in seven years: DRDO told

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

The revival of the AWACS project comes after five years DRDO's HS-748 technology demonstrator aircraft crashed killing some DRDO scientists and technicians in Tamil Nadu in 1999.

India reports 6 cases of UK coronavirus strain

India reports 6 cases of UK coronavirus strain

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

All these persons have been kept in single room isolation at designated health care facilities by respective state governments and their close contacts have also been put under quarantine, the ministry said.

IAF use delayed to prevent escalation: Pranab

IAF use delayed to prevent escalation: Pranab

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

The Vajpayee government had avoided using the air force for 18 days.

Centre opens 10 joint secy level posts for 'outstanding individuals'

Centre opens 10 joint secy level posts for 'outstanding individuals'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The initiative is being called lateral recruitment to senior positions in the government.

Devas-Antrix Deal: International Tribunal asks India to pay damages

Devas-Antrix Deal: International Tribunal asks India to pay damages

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

An international tribunal has ruled that the Indian government had acted "unfairly" and "inequitably" in annulling a contract between Devas and ISRO's commercial arm Antrix.

Hoon basks in AJT glory

Hoon basks in AJT glory

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003