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Desi co-founded firm behind drone boat in rescue of US Apache crew

Desi co-founded firm behind drone boat in rescue of US Apache crew

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A drone boat, co-founded by Indian-American Vibhav Altekar, successfully rescued two crew members of a downed US Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, marking a first-of-its-kind autonomous surface vessel rescue for the US Armed Forces.

24 killed in Texas floods, search op underway; Trump pledges aid

24 killed in Texas floods, search op underway; Trump pledges aid

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

The search for those swept up in floodwaters in central Texas will continue throughout the night as state and local officials "remain in a search and rescue posture," Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Friday, as per CNN.

Messi milestone as second-string Argentina whip Jordan

Messi milestone as second-string Argentina whip Jordan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Lionel Messi made history by scoring in his seventh consecutive World Cup match, leading a second-string Argentina to a 3-1 victory over Jordan in their Group J clash in Dallas. Goals from Giovani Lo Celso and Lautaro Martinez also contributed to Argentina's win, setting them up for the round of 32.

Croatia bank on Modric for one last World Cup push

Croatia bank on Modric for one last World Cup push

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Luka Modric is expected to lead Croatia at what could be his final World Cup as Zlatko Dalic's side aim to continue their remarkable record of success on football's biggest stage despite fitness concerns over their captain.

FIFA World Cup brings back bitter memories for Mexico's missing families

FIFA World Cup brings back bitter memories for Mexico's missing families

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Mexico counts more than 135,000 missing people, a figure that has surged since 2006 when then-President Felipe Calderon launched a war against the country's drug cartels.

Extreme heat poses fresh test for players and fans at 2026 World Cup

Extreme heat poses fresh test for players and fans at 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Extreme heat and humidity could emerge as a major challenge at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with several host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico expected to experience soaring temperatures during the tournament.

Human Smuggling Conspiracy: Bangladeshi Man Extradited to US

Human Smuggling Conspiracy: Bangladeshi Man Extradited to US

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A Bangladeshi national has been extradited from Brazil to the United States to face charges related to a human smuggling conspiracy.

The US Rescue That Raises More Questions Than It Answers

The US Rescue That Raises More Questions Than It Answers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The 'rescue' operation occurred within kilometres of Iran's underground tunnel complex at Isfahan, assessed by the IAEA and US intelligence as holding a substantial portion of the country's 60 per cent enriched uranium stockpile. Retired senior US military officers have highlighted that the mission's footprint -- hundreds of special operators, multiple heavy-lift aircraft deep inside Iran -- appears outsized for recovering a single airman. Prem Panicker continues his must read blog on the Iran War.

Trump Won't Decide What Happens Next In The War

Trump Won't Decide What Happens Next In The War

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

'The next two to three weeks will not be decided in Washington.' 'They will be decided in Tehran, in whatever calculation Iran makes about the costs of continued resistance against the costs of appearing to have yielded.'

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

When missiles fly in this region, they are never just aimed at military targets.

Winter storm chaos: Over 14,000 flights cancelled across US

Winter storm chaos: Over 14,000 flights cancelled across US

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

US President Trump has issued emergency declarations for 10 states as authorities continue to prepare for frigid cold which will sweep across the eastern two-thirds of the country.

Why US attacked Venezuela and captured Maduro

Why US attacked Venezuela and captured Maduro

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The US government, under President Trump, justifies the intervention as a security necessity rather than a resource grab. The primary official reasons include: narco-terrorism charges, national security and migration crisis.

16 killed in Texas hot air balloon crash

16 killed in Texas hot air balloon crash

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Sixteen people were feared dead after a large hot air balloon they were riding in caught fire and crashed in central Texas on Saturday, according to officials.

12 bodies recovered from Texas plant blast site

12 bodies recovered from Texas plant blast site

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

US authorities today said 12 bodies have been recovered from the site of a massive explosion that leveled a fertiliser plant in the quiet central Texas town.

IN PIX: Texas wildfires blaze 1,000 homes

IN PIX: Texas wildfires blaze 1,000 homes

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Massive wildfires have killed two persons and destroyed at least 1,000 homes in Central Texas as the United States firefighters battled some of the worst blazes in the state's history.

US Farm Distress Real Reason For Trump's Tariff Tantrums

US Farm Distress Real Reason For Trump's Tariff Tantrums

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'What the US appears to be doing is to force India to be "the buyer of last resort", on whom their products can be dumped, 1.4 billion people have to eat something, so why not eat American corn?' 'What is exercising the Trump lot is the fact that most of the farms are in solidly Republican Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

9 dead, several others injured in Texas shooting

9 dead, several others injured in Texas shooting

Rediff.com18 May 2015

At least nine people were killed and several others injured after a shootout erupted between rival biker gangs at a restaurant in the US state of Texas, police said on Monday.

Hurricane Harvey makes landfall in Texas

Hurricane Harvey makes landfall in Texas

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Harvey is the most powerful hurricane to hit the United States mainland in 12 years on Saturday made landfall in central Texas coast with winds of 195 kmph.

Beginning Of The End For Trump?

Beginning Of The End For Trump?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Unless Donald Trump takes a major U turn, this is possibly the beginning of the end for Trumpian politics, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). Unless President Trump takes a major U turn, this is possibly the 'beginning of the end' for Trumpian politics driven by TV trp's, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Want To Study BPharm, Engineering In Europe?

Want To Study BPharm, Engineering In Europe?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani offers guidance about the best courses and colleges for an international education.

Cooking gas to be costlier by Rs 50 from Tuesday

Cooking gas to be costlier by Rs 50 from Tuesday

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Cooking gas or Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) price has been raised by Rs 50 per cylinder by distribution companies, Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday.

Americans mourn killing of first Sikh cop in Texas

Americans mourn killing of first Sikh cop in Texas

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Family, friends and strangers prayed on Saturday at Dhaliwal's memorial off Willancy Lane in northwest Harris County.

'Trump Deep Down Admires Modi'

'Trump Deep Down Admires Modi'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'When compared to many of America's treaty allies in Asia, Modi 3.0 is on a much stronger footing.'

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Sally Holkar left America and made India her home nearly 60 years ago. She went on a mission to revive a dying craft and changed the lives of rural weavers.

Guru gets 14 years for sexual molestation in US

Guru gets 14 years for sexual molestation in US

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

A United States jury on Wednesday sentenced an elderly Hindu religious leader to 14 years in prison and fined a $ 10,000 on each of 20 counts of molesting two girls who grew up on the ashram he founded and led in Central Texas.

US disappointed over 'symbolism and timing' of Modi's Russia trip

US disappointed over 'symbolism and timing' of Modi's Russia trip

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The US is looking very carefully at what Modi did when he was in Moscow, a senior State Department official has told lawmakers concerned over the growing India-Russia ties.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Texas attack, first in US

Islamic State claims responsibility for Texas attack, first in US

Rediff.com5 May 2015

IS claimed responsibility for an attack outside an event centre hosting a controversial cartoon contest concerning Prophet Mohammed, its first assault on US soil

Hot dining spots in Obama's Washington

Hot dining spots in Obama's Washington

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Where the new Democratic elite will meet to eat

Texas shooter at Prophet cartoon event had ISIS links

Texas shooter at Prophet cartoon event had ISIS links

Rediff.com5 May 2015

One of the two gunmen, who were shot dead by police after they opened fire outside an event centre hosting a controversial cartoon contest in the US state of Texas, was linked to the dreaded Islamic State terror outfit.

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The cricket World Cup could be staged for the first time in the USA with some matches of the T20 World Cup 2024 likely to held at Central Broward Regional Park.

2 Indian vaccine makers sitting on stockpile of 250mn Covid doses

2 Indian vaccine makers sitting on stockpile of 250mn Covid doses

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

According to respective company sources, Biological E is holding 200 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax while Bharat Biotech is sitting on a stockpile of 50 million doses of Covaxin.

'If I Was Trump, I'd Be Scared Of Kamala'

'If I Was Trump, I'd Be Scared Of Kamala'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'I hope that Macho Man agrees to debate her, because I think she will do spectacularly well in the debate.'

Trent Boult's hungry quest for World Cup glory

Trent Boult's hungry quest for World Cup glory

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Trent Boult said that he is hungry as ever to represent the country and play a big role in Kiwis lifting their maiden ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023

IN PICTURES: Tornadoes, floods and hail batter Central US

IN PICTURES: Tornadoes, floods and hail batter Central US

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Six people were pulled out of their homes after thunderstorms dumped up to six inches in the southern part of Oklahoma City, prompting authorities to issue a flood warning.

Biological E's Corbevax cleared as Covid booster dose

Biological E's Corbevax cleared as Covid booster dose

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

BE's Corbevax is the first such vaccine in India to be approved as a heterologous COVID-19 booster in the country.

Aakar Patel stopped at airport again despite court order

Aakar Patel stopped at airport again despite court order

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The court on Thursday directed the CBI to withdraw a Look-Out Circular issued against Patel in a case of an alleged violation of the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act and apologise to him.

Covid likely came from lab leak in China: Report

Covid likely came from lab leak in China: Report

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The new report highlights how different parts of the intelligence community have arrived at disparate judgments about the pandemic's origin.

Will A Desi Kid Win 2022 Spelling Bee?

Will A Desi Kid Win 2022 Spelling Bee?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Unlike earlier years, an Indian-American child did not win America's Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2021. 234 spellers, many of them Indian-American kids, will participate in the 2022 Bee, to be held from May 31 to June 2.

Seattle first US city to ban caste discrimination but not everyone is happy

Seattle first US city to ban caste discrimination but not everyone is happy

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Seattle has become the first US city to outlaw caste discrimination after its local council passed a resolution, moved by an Indian-American politician and economist, to add caste to its non-discrimination policy.

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The IPL franchises are now expanding their bouquet of teams across leagues in the West Indies, UAE, South Africa and now the US is another untapped market that wasn't explored despite the Asian diaspora craving for some cricket.