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Centre to notify Manipur HC CJ's appointment 'shortly', clears 70 names

Centre to notify Manipur HC CJ's appointment 'shortly', clears 70 names

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court Monday said the appointment of the chief justice of Manipur high court has finally received the Centre's attention and will be notified "shortly", over three months after the apex court collegium had recommended Delhi high court judge Siddharth Mridul for the post.

Be ready to deal with new, emerging threats: Modi to armed forces

Be ready to deal with new, emerging threats: Modi to armed forces

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The prime minister was briefed by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan about the various discussions conducted at this year's Combined Commanders' conference.

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims. His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.

The PROUDEST MOMENT in Rohit Roy's Career

The PROUDEST MOMENT in Rohit Roy's Career

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'For Hrithik Roshan to make sure that I come to his house and listen to that compliment from his chachi, I think there can't be a bigger recognition to me.'

How Rohit juggled Ashwin, Axar and Jadeja

How Rohit juggled Ashwin, Axar and Jadeja

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Rohit Sharma gave a huge compliment to India's spin-bowling pair of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja

'They say Ram should be my middle name'

'They say Ram should be my middle name'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'A very emotional connect has happened.'

Navy Is Battle-Ready!

Navy Is Battle-Ready!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

TROPEX-23 this year witnessed the participation of approximately 70 Indian Navy ships, six submarines and over 75 aircraft.

Huma, Saqib, Varun's Love Letters to Kashmir

Huma, Saqib, Varun's Love Letters to Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

'From the time we landed to the time we left, we got so much love that I didn't feel like coming home.'

Shivam Mavi announces himself on big stage

Shivam Mavi announces himself on big stage

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

My main agenda is to bowl in powerplay, take early wickets, says Shivam Mavi

'I told Rajnath Singh good things take time'

'I told Rajnath Singh good things take time'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

'Rajnath Singh's message was very clear: India's focus is on developing self-reliance.'

Cong leaders say Priyanka's campaign, leadership key in Himachal win

Cong leaders say Priyanka's campaign, leadership key in Himachal win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Priyanka Gandhi led the party's charge in Himachal Pradesh with several rallies and was also closely involved in strategy planning for the polls.

'Too many dot balls': Dhoni slams CSK batters

'Too many dot balls': Dhoni slams CSK batters

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni termed the lull period in the middle overs as the reason for his team's three-run defeat against Rajasthan Royals.

India, Denmark to expand cooperation in health, agriculture sectors

India, Denmark to expand cooperation in health, agriculture sectors

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visiting Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen on Saturday held 'fruitful' talks with a focus on expanding cooperation in a range of key areas such as health, agriculture, water management, climate change and renewable energy.

A 'perfect day' for KKR's hero Shardul

A 'perfect day' for KKR's hero Shardul

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Player of the Match Shardul Thakur ticked all the boxes and was lauded by KKR skipper Nitish Rana for his counter-attacking knock.

Mega celebrations planned as India crosses 100 cr jabs

Mega celebrations planned as India crosses 100 cr jabs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

To mark the completion of administering of 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses, the largest khadi tricolour in the country, weighing around 1,400 kg, will be displayed at the Red Fort on Thursday, official sources said.

Indian telcos surpass 3-year 5G rollout target in six months

Indian telcos surpass 3-year 5G rollout target in six months

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Indian telecom operators have surpassed the three- year 5G network rollout target given to them within six months and now the government is making efforts to enhance adoption of 5G applications across various key segments, a senior government official said in Barcelona. Department of Telecom Additional Secretary VL Kantha Rao told PTI at "India Evening" event on the sidelines of Mobile World Congress 2023 that the government has hosted over 50 companies at the India pavilion and the delegation is here to showcase indigenously-developed 4G and 5G technology stack. "When the spectrum was allocated to telecom service providers for 5G rollout, we gave a minimum rollout obligation saying that within one year they have to cover a few cities within three years, a few towns and so on and so forth.

Hockey World Cup kicks off with glittering ceremony in Odisha

Hockey World Cup kicks off with glittering ceremony in Odisha

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, International Hockey Federation president Tayyab Ikram and Hockey India chairman Dilip Tirkey were present at the glittering ceremony to welcome members of all the 16 participating teams.

India added three 'unicorns' per month in 2021

India added three 'unicorns' per month in 2021

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

India added three 'unicorns' per month in 2021 to nearly double the overall number of startups valued at over USD 1 billion to 51 as of end-August, a report said on Thursday. Even as, cumbersome regulations are forcing startups to leave India and settle in other countries where they enjoy better treatment, as per the Hurun India, which prepared the list. It can be noted that over the last few years, dedicated efforts have been undertaken to hone the startups ecosystem by the government through flagship initiatives like 'Startup India'.

Nathan Lyon happy to be a party-spoiler

Nathan Lyon happy to be a party-spoiler

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Lyon breached Pujara's defence and was happy to be a party-spoiler in India No 3's 100th game.

Neeraj, Sania throw their weight behind protesting wrestlers

Neeraj, Sania throw their weight behind protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Chopra expressed his disappointment a day after Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha came down heavily on the wrestlers for hitting the streets to resume their protests instead of approaching its athletes' commission to lodge their complaints against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

'They would call me kaali'

'They would call me kaali'

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Roselynn Raj speaks about the challenges of being a dusky-skinned model in the Indian fashion industry.

Coach Pandit hails Kolkata's sensational knight Suyash

Coach Pandit hails Kolkata's sensational knight Suyash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Chandrakant Pandit was happy with rookie spinner Suyash Sharma's "fighting attitude", saying it was very difficult for rival batters to pick the lad.

Gujarat Titans' gain: KKR CEO on losing Shubman Gill

Gujarat Titans' gain: KKR CEO on losing Shubman Gill

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Shubman Gill's loss has been Gujarat Titans' gain as the India opener played a key role in winning the title in their maiden appearance last season.

Army chief reviews India's ops-preparedness in eastern Ladakh

Army chief reviews India's ops-preparedness in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane on Friday visited several forward areas in eastern Ladakh and carried out a comprehensive review of India's operational preparedness in the backdrop of its prolonged military standoff with China in the mountainous region.

Gen Pande visits China border after last month's clash, reviews Army readiness

Gen Pande visits China border after last month's clash, reviews Army readiness

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande has carried out a comprehensive review of India's military preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh in his first visit to the border state after last month's clash between Indian and Chinese forces in the Tawang sector.

India to play a big role in containing Covid pandemic: Bill Gates

India to play a big role in containing Covid pandemic: Bill Gates

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

India's willingness to play a big role in the manufacturing and to allow some of those vaccines to go to other developing countries will be an absolutely critical part of containing the pandemic, said Gates.

Modi favours expansion of ties between India, ASEAN

Modi favours expansion of ties between India, ASEAN

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The prime minister also welcomed convergence of views between India and ASEAN for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

1971 War: US feared India will destroy Pakistan

1971 War: US feared India will destroy Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

A day after Dhaka was liberated on December 16, 1971, then US President Richard Nixon was told by his strategic advisor Henry Kissinger that he had 'saved West Pakistan,' according to confidential papers since declassified by the US department of state.

DeMo effect: India to grow at 7% in FY17, says OECD

DeMo effect: India to grow at 7% in FY17, says OECD

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

While the Reserve Bank and the Economic Survey of the finance ministry have projected India to grow at 6.9 per cent and 6.5 per cent in current fiscal, the International Monetary Fund estimates it to be 6.6 per cent.

Onboard INS Vikrant, Rajnath talks of Chinese threat

Onboard INS Vikrant, Rajnath talks of Chinese threat

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

In a projection of India's growing maritime prowess, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday addressed the top naval commanders onboard the country's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in the Arabian Sea and witnessed a mega wargame, amid China's increasing military posturing in the Indian Ocean region.

DMK Starts Giving it Back To BJP

DMK Starts Giving it Back To BJP

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The BJP has nothing to lose after a point. For the DMK it is a difficult choice, as it would not want to give too much of space to a 'national party' lest the 'Dravidian duel' of the past decades should be lost forever, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

U-19 World Cup: COVID-hit India thrash Ireland; enter quarters

U-19 World Cup: COVID-hit India thrash Ireland; enter quarters

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Four-time champions and title contenders India stormed into the Super League quarter-finals of the Under-19 World Cup after thrashing minnows Ireland by a whopping 174 runs in a league game.

'To beat a top side like India by 10 wickets in amazing'

'To beat a top side like India by 10 wickets in amazing'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Former Test pacer Aaqib Javed said that Shaheen Shah Afridi's burst of two wickets with the new ball and Hasan Ali's one wicket put India on the back foot and they never recovered after that.

New Star On The Rise In BJP

New Star On The Rise In BJP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

When a former police constable was appointed Gujarat unit chief, everyone was surprised. Now workers are laying bets on when he will be elevated to the Union Cabinet, notes Aditi Phadnis.

You have seen more India than me: Harbhajan to Jonty Rhodes

You have seen more India than me: Harbhajan to Jonty Rhodes

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Jonty Rhodes had posted an image of himself taking a dip at the Holy Ganga river. Harbhajan Singh Rhodes saying that 'you have seen more India than me'.

Poll-bound Karnataka gets Rs 5,300 cr aid in budget

Poll-bound Karnataka gets Rs 5,300 cr aid in budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

According to state officials, the project envisages lifting of 17.40 thousand million cubic feet of water from river Thunga to Bhadra reservoir and 29.90 TMC from Bhadra reservoir.

'I couldn't have hoped for a better birthday present'

'I couldn't have hoped for a better birthday present'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

'Der aaye durust aaye, better late than never.'

Rajnath visits Arunachal's forward areas, hails troops for professionalism

Rajnath visits Arunachal's forward areas, hails troops for professionalism

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The defence minister visited the forward areas at a time when China is upgrading its infrastructure along the border.

Unapologetically Indian: Make Way For Vaishali S

Unapologetically Indian: Make Way For Vaishali S

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

This star designer who has now found an audience on foreign shores, all thanks to her minimalistic style, and worship of Indian fabrics.