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Chabahar Port: How India bypassed US sanctions on Iran

Chabahar Port: How India bypassed US sanctions on Iran

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The government is buying out the shares of India Ports Global, which are now held in a 60-40 ratio by the JNPT and Deendayal Port Trust in Kandla.

The cast makes Anarkali worthwhile

The cast makes Anarkali worthwhile

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Anarkali is a mixture of old and new world of storytelling.

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 317 from 2 barges that went adrift

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 317 from 2 barges that went adrift

Rediff.com18 May 2021

There is no word yet on the progress of rescue operations for the accommodation barge SS-3 and the Sagar Bhushan oil rig.

'Arresting Prajapati is to be BJP's first task in UP'

'Arresting Prajapati is to be BJP's first task in UP'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

Addressing an election rally, BJP chief Amit Shah said, "As soon as the BJP forms the government in UP on March 11, we would search (Gayatri Prasad) Prajapati even from the hell and send him to jail."

Pre-monsoon showers hit Mumbai, heavy rains likely in West Coast

Pre-monsoon showers hit Mumbai, heavy rains likely in West Coast

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Mumbai and certain adjoining areas experienced pre-monsoon showers, sources said on Sunday.

Storm crosses Andhra coast, disrupts power, ship swept ashore

Storm crosses Andhra coast, disrupts power, ship swept ashore

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The deep depression in Bay of Bengal that crossed the coast close to Kakinada in East Godavari district on Tuesday morning left a trail of devastation as it brought with it a massive downpour in several districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Rain batters Mumbai for 2nd consecutive day; rail, air traffic hit

Rain batters Mumbai for 2nd consecutive day; rail, air traffic hit

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

As many as 108 flights cancelled and another 51 diverted to nearby airports.

China's cyber and space tech advances most worrisome: Rawat

China's cyber and space tech advances most worrisome: Rawat

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

"Most worrisome are China's technological advances in the spheres of cyber and space domain, which often transcend beyond the military, to include critical national infrastructure as well," General Bipin Rawat said at the three-day Indian Air Force Conclave.

Recipe: Guacamole Topped With Sour Cream

Recipe: Guacamole Topped With Sour Cream

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

It's great as a quick breakfast, lunch or snack.

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Several parts of north and west India reeled under scorching heat wave with the temperature touching 50 degree Celsius in Rajasthan's Churu district on Tuesday, even as the meteorological department predicted very heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya till May 28.

Crashed EgyptAir plane's black boxes found

Crashed EgyptAir plane's black boxes found

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The vessel 'La Place', which is belonging to the French Naval forces and is participating in the search for the plane that crashed last month, has picked up signals coming from deep in the sea and believed to be from one of the black boxes of the plane, which crashed into the Mediterranean, a statement from the committee investigating the crash said.

4-nation Malabar exercise to kick off on November 3

4-nation Malabar exercise to kick off on November 3

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The second phase of the mega exercise is scheduled to be held from November 17 to 20 in the Arabian sea.

The Best of Priyanka Chopra, RANKED!

The Best of Priyanka Chopra, RANKED!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

One of the most famous Indian faces on the planet, everything Priyanka Chopra Jonas learned, she learned it on the job.

Eyeing China, India says Australia to join Malabar naval drill

Eyeing China, India says Australia to join Malabar naval drill

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

India's decision to heed to Australia's request to be part of the mega naval drill comes in the midst of growing strain in ties with China over the border row in eastern Ladakh.

With infrastructure, energy deals on mind, China's Xi begins Pakistan visit

With infrastructure, energy deals on mind, China's Xi begins Pakistan visit

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Islamabad on Monday on his first visit to Pakistan where he is expected to sign a deal for an economic corridor worth $46 billion and other agreement.

SC extends protection from arrest to Gautam Navlakha

SC extends protection from arrest to Gautam Navlakha

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The top court directed the Maharashtra government to place before it the material which was collected during the investigation against Navlakha and placed before the high court in a sealed cover.

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Lt Col Raja "Grinder" Chari, 39 is in the batch of 2017.

India doesn't want to join China's OBOR, but...

India doesn't want to join China's OBOR, but...

Rediff.com25 May 2017

'Does the country risk being enclosed in a geographical cocoon if it spurns a multi-continent project for which everyone else has signed up,' asks T N Ninan.

Post Pulwama, India deployed nuke sub, 60 ships, 80 aircraft to deter Pak

Post Pulwama, India deployed nuke sub, 60 ships, 80 aircraft to deter Pak

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The Indian Navy said it was in a high state of readiness to "deter, prevent and defeat" any "misadventure" by Pakistan in the maritime domain.

Heavy rains in Kerala, red alert for four districts

Heavy rains in Kerala, red alert for four districts

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

A Red alert, indicating heavy to very heavy rains of over 20 cm in 24 hours, has been sounded for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathnamthitta and Alappuzha districts on December 3, while Orange alert (6 cm to 20 cm rains)for Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki districts the same day.

Tauktae tears up Gujarat coast; 13 dead

Tauktae tears up Gujarat coast; 13 dead

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Even as Tauktae's intensity weakened, it left behind a trail of destruction with as many as 13 people losing their lives in different parts of Gujarat, including Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Patan, Amreli and Valsad, officials said.

No decision to sanction India for S-400 deal or not: Blinken after 2+2 meet

No decision to sanction India for S-400 deal or not: Blinken after 2+2 meet

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States is calling on all nations not to have major weapons transactions with Russia. He made these marks after the conclusion of the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue between the defence and foreign ministers of India and the United States.

Lankan Navy attacks Tamil fishermen; sinks boat, snaps nets

Lankan Navy attacks Tamil fishermen; sinks boat, snaps nets

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The Lankan naval personnel cut fishing nets of about 70 boats and pelted stones and bottles forcing more than 2,000 fishermen to flee and return to the shore on Thursday morning.

PM announces Rs 1,000 cr for cyclone relief in Odisha, Bengal, Jharkhand

PM announces Rs 1,000 cr for cyclone relief in Odisha, Bengal, Jharkhand

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reviewed the post-cyclone situation and damages caused by Cyclone Yaas in the state at a meeting in Bhubaneswar where Odisha government demanded long term solutions to mitigate problems of repeated cyclones and provision of disaster resilient power systems.

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

When a trial for a murder is going on -- with no end in sight -- more than ten years after the crime took place, it will not feel like the murder happened yesterday.

PIX: Inside the sets of KBC with Amitabh Bachchan

PIX: Inside the sets of KBC with Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'There is a loss of camaraderie .. no one speaks unless i'ts work related .. it's like a laboratory where some rather deep scientific experiments abound.'

Asus vs Redmi: The fight for India's best budget phone

Asus vs Redmi: The fight for India's best budget phone

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Has Asus cooked the right recipe to dethrone Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro as India's best selling budget phone?

1st phase of Malabar exercise begins on Tuesday

1st phase of Malabar exercise begins on Tuesday

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The exercise is taking place at a time India and China are locked in a nearly six-month-long bitter border standoff in eastern Ladakh that has significantly strained their ties.

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Modi and Deuba discussed ways to strengthen ongoing cooperation and develop new areas in the multifaceted bilateral partnership.

India's Submarine Dilemma

India's Submarine Dilemma

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Hydrography (underwater geography) prevents the Indian Navy for opting for an all-conventional, or all-nuclear submarine fleet.

Google India chief Rajan Anandan quits after 8 years

Google India chief Rajan Anandan quits after 8 years

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Anandan, also an investor in multiple start-ups, is slated to join venture fund Sequoia Capital.

'Government has to help us'

'Government has to help us'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'During Congress rule, the government used to get both the fishermen and the boats released whenever the Sri Lankan navy apprehended them.' 'Under BJP rule, only the fishermen are being released.'

Cyclone to hit Odisha, AP coast tonight: IMD

Cyclone to hit Odisha, AP coast tonight: IMD

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The depression, which was initially over west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas, moved westward and intensified into a deep depression.

Maharashtra boat capsize: 'Navy, Coast Guard's help averted major tragedy'

Maharashtra boat capsize: 'Navy, Coast Guard's help averted major tragedy'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

A survivor has claimed that the incident occurred after the boat hit a rocky patch in the Prongs Reef Lighthouse area in sea, which is the southernmost tip of Mumbai.

Jaishankar-Blinken talks focus on Covid relief, LAC situation

Jaishankar-Blinken talks focus on Covid relief, LAC situation

Rediff.com29 May 2021

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that he had a productive meeting with visiting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during which they discussed the bilateral ties, COVID-19 relief efforts, India-China border situation and Afghanistan and vowed to work together to address areas of shared concern.

The wonders of sailing down the Portuguese coastline

The wonders of sailing down the Portuguese coastline

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Geetanjali Krishna discovers beautiful landscapes, caves and secret beaches in an exhilarating voyage off the Algarve coast.

5 lessons I learned doing 3,000 push-ups in 30 days

5 lessons I learned doing 3,000 push-ups in 30 days

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'Bringing in my 40th year with the 3,000 push-ups challenge made me confident to pursue physical fitness and understand my mental ability,' says Deep Malhotra.

Can TN's Water Woes Ever End?

Can TN's Water Woes Ever End?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

For the current woes of the state to end, in city after city, town after town, village after village, unauthorised constructions have to be removed, no questions asked, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

IOC renews deal to buy up to 2 MT of oil from Russia's Rosneft

IOC renews deal to buy up to 2 MT of oil from Russia's Rosneft

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's largest oil firm, has renewed a deal to buy up to 2 million tonnes of crude oil in 2022 from Russia's Rosneft, the Russian oil producer said. IOC had in February 2020 signed a deal with Rosneft Oil Company to import up to 2 million tonnes of oil via the port of Novorossiysk. In 2021, the deal envisaged supply of up to 1.7 million tonnes of crude oil but IOC bought just on parcel or shipload as the cost of transporting the oil made it uneconomical, when compared to alternatives. For 2022, the deal is for the supply of up to 2 million tonnes of oil from the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.

Domestic oil producers lose Rs 1.4-lakh cr value in 6 months

Domestic oil producers lose Rs 1.4-lakh cr value in 6 months

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The total investment at risk is $930 billion and oil companies will need to cut their expenses by 30 per cent to make their projects viable provided oil remains around $70 a barrel.