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'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.

ICC to consider appointment of Najam Sethi as president in June

ICC to consider appointment of Najam Sethi as president in June

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The ICC Board accepted the resignation of former president Mustafa Kamal, effective from April 2, and confirmed that no replacement would be appointed for the remaining weeks of his term.

Doklam effect: Army to boost infrastructure along China border

Doklam effect: Army to boost infrastructure along China border

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Some organisational changes are likely in some of the key army formations.

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower says Congress was client in India

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower says Congress was client in India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Christopher Wylie deposed before the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee amid an escalating row around alleged Facebook data breaches linked with the controversial UK-based company, which has also been linked with alleged attempts to influence elections in India.

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

10 central trade unions have called a nationwide shutdown against 'anti-worker policies' of the central government. Apart from being successful in Bengal, Kerala and NE states, the bandh has also got support from Cong leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan's Akmal fined for late night outing

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Former ESPN Star Sports MD Sawhney has already been working alongside outgoing Chief Executive Richardson for the last six weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

Is Shastri among the contenders for new India coach's job?

Is Shastri among the contenders for new India coach's job?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India's secretary Anurag Thakur on Wednesday left for Colombo where he will be meeting Indian cricket team's director Ravi Shastri on the sidelines of the second Test against Sri Lanka, starting on Thursday.

Zika-free warmups suggest minimal risk at Olympics

Zika-free warmups suggest minimal risk at Olympics

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The local organizing committee for the upcoming Olympics in Rio de Janeiro said on Tuesday not a single case of Zika infection has been reported among 17,000 athletes, volunteers and staff during test events in the run-up to the games. As concern over the outbreak grows among the 500,000 visitors expected for the Olympics, the committee's chief medical officer said cooler temperatures, which are less propitious for mosquitos, had already led to a decrease in the number of Zika infections in recent months. U.S. health officials have concluded that Zika infections in pregnant women can cause microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size that can lead to severe developmental problems in babies.

Sports Shots: FIFA looks to ease the fixture burden on players

Sports Shots: FIFA looks to ease the fixture burden on players

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

A round-up of all football-related news...

Why private bankers prefer giving top jobs at public banks a miss

Why private bankers prefer giving top jobs at public banks a miss

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Bankers said the mammoth task of cleaning up the PSBs and improving their health will be a mammoth task for any chief executive.

35 children die in Kolkata's BC Roy Hospital in 5 days

35 children die in Kolkata's BC Roy Hospital in 5 days

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Altogether 35 children have died at Kolkata's state-run B C Roy Children's Hospital in the last five days.

Charges pressed against Lochte by Rio police

Charges pressed against Lochte by Rio police

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

US swimmer Ryan Lochte has been charged by Brazilian police for filing a false robbery report over an incident during the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Political parties say EVMs malfunctioned; EC says heat reason behind glitch

Political parties say EVMs malfunctioned; EC says heat reason behind glitch

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Voting is being held in the politically sensitive Kairana in Uttar Pradesh, Palghar and Bhandara-Gondiya and Nagaland Lok Sabha seats.

'Medals at parallel event should be counted at CWG'

'Medals at parallel event should be counted at CWG'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Sangh says job done, let's go home, but members disagree

Sangh says job done, let's go home, but members disagree

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Sources say even some senior pracharaks are in the race to bag top positions in the government.

'India should aim double digit medals in 2020 Olympics'

'India should aim double digit medals in 2020 Olympics'

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra today said that the country should aim to win 'double digit' medals at the Tokyo Olympics

Pakistan-backed 'non-state actors' behind Pathankot attack: Parrikar

Pakistan-backed 'non-state actors' behind Pathankot attack: Parrikar

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Parrikar refused to share further details about the attack, saying the NIA is already investigating the matter.

The Modi Model of Governance

The Modi Model of Governance

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'The Modi Model we see now is still the old Gujarat Model.' 'But with an acknowledgement that governing India is more challenging than governing Gujarat,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Why Port Blair may soon lose 'major port' tag

Why Port Blair may soon lose 'major port' tag

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

On June 1, 2010, under Indian Ports Act, 1908, govt declared Port Blair as 13th major port in India

Let veterans prove OROP stir is not politically motivated: Parrikar

Let veterans prove OROP stir is not politically motivated: Parrikar

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Terming the attempts by war veterans to burn medals as an insult to the nation and armed forces, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Friday said it was for protesting ex-service personnel to prove there was no political motive behind the OROP stir.

'Pakistan knows its game is up'

'Pakistan knows its game is up'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'We have to stay one step ahead of Pakistan'

Swaraj undergoes kidney transplant, condition stable: AIIMS

Swaraj undergoes kidney transplant, condition stable: AIIMS

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Swaraj, 64, was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit after the nearly six-hour-long surgery by a team of 50.

CAA stir: Security increased in UP; Internet suspended

CAA stir: Security increased in UP; Internet suspended

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Paramilitary force personnel and state police force will be deployed and drone cameras will be used to ensure security on Friday.

Delhi government withdraws controversial order on two-finger test in rape cases

Delhi government withdraws controversial order on two-finger test in rape cases

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The Delhi government on Monday clarified that the advisory issued on two-finger test on rape victims was "misinterpreted" and said it will issue a fresh notification clearly mentioning that this procedure to ascertain sexual assault is banned.

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

72 dead as Super Cyclone Amphan devastates West Bengal

Rediff.com22 May 2020

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that at least 72 people have died due to Cyclone Amphan and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the affected districts and provide help to 'rebuild those areas from scratch'

No successor in sight. Xi is China's unquestioned boss

No successor in sight. Xi is China's unquestioned boss

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The Politburo Standing Committee -- the most powerful body in China -- is unveiled, but in a break from Communist party convention, no successor to Xi Jinping is named.

Gurugram school boy murder: Principal suspended; CBSE forms inquiry panel

Gurugram school boy murder: Principal suspended; CBSE forms inquiry panel

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

The school management also removed all the security staffs.

Kejriwal sarkar gifts MLAs, ministers a 400 pc pay hike!

Kejriwal sarkar gifts MLAs, ministers a 400 pc pay hike!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Basic salary of legislators will rise from current Rs 12,000 to Rs 50,000 and overall monthly package will be around Rs 2.1 lakh as against Rs 88,000 at present.

CoA asks Shastri, Team India to put overseas performances in perspective

CoA asks Shastri, Team India to put overseas performances in perspective

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Shastri and Kohli were told that the Indian team is being provided each and every facility that it has sought and its performances on the field should match that input.

'Padmavati' release only after CBFC clearance: Producers

'Padmavati' release only after CBFC clearance: Producers

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

They said a new release date will be announced once the "requisite clearances" are in place.

Armed forces not reeling under shortage of funds: Sitharaman

Armed forces not reeling under shortage of funds: Sitharaman

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The defence minister said that the expenditure has been highest in 2017-18. In the same manner, it was second highest in 2016-17 and third highest in 2015-16. The fourth highest defence expenditure since 2004-05 was in 2014-15.

Jail authorities suspended after Saradha scam accused Kunal Ghosh attempts suicide

Jail authorities suspended after Saradha scam accused Kunal Ghosh attempts suicide

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Suspended Trinamool Congress MP and Saradha scam accused Kunal Ghosh on Friday allegedly tried to commit suicide by taking sleeping pills inside the Alipore Central Jail, West Bengal Correctional Home Services Minister H A Swafi said.

'I hate these Pakistanis'

'I hate these Pakistanis'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Glimpses of the final days of the 1965 War, as seen from the diary then defence minister Y B Chavan maintained during the war.

HAL's Dhruv vs Foreign chopper: Who will Rajnath pick?

HAL's Dhruv vs Foreign chopper: Who will Rajnath pick?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Admiral Puri says it would be wasteful to buy a foreign helicopter, pay for transfer of technology, and develop manufacturing capability in an Indian private sector strategic partner when all this already exists with HAL.

Revealed! 'Pant very much in India's World Cup plans'

Revealed! 'Pant very much in India's World Cup plans'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant is a 'champion cricketer in the making', who is very much in the mix for the 2019 India's World Cup campaign for his ability to seamlessly switch formats, says chairman of selectors MSK Prasad.

NEEDED! A complete revamp for Indian boxing

NEEDED! A complete revamp for Indian boxing

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Indian boxing's biggest names are demanding an all systems reboot to halt the sport's decline after a medal-less Olympic campaign in Rio and their roadmap goes beyond having the much-delayed national federation.

Chopper scam: Budget session likely casualty as Centre, Congress trade charges

Chopper scam: Budget session likely casualty as Centre, Congress trade charges

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

With an aggressive Opposition and unyielding government, important legislation could be the biggest casualty, as details of the helicopter contract surface.

Why Aditya Ghosh had to quit IndiGo

Why Aditya Ghosh had to quit IndiGo

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The founders of IndiGo may have thought it's time to go for a rejig of the top leadership team which can take care of the growing demands of an airline that has grown much bigger than they could have ever imagined, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The 2021 men's and women's U-17 European Championships have been cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, UEFA said on Friday.

India entry may get tougher for foreign telecom firms

India entry may get tougher for foreign telecom firms

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Govt likely to make security clearance mandatory for telcos irrespective of equity holding before giving licences; DoT members to meet today.