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Why ISRO is betting big on GPS

Why ISRO is betting big on GPS

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

India has made a good beginning in the area of satellite navigation but still there is a long way to go.

Govt plans to relieve border troops from internal security duties

Govt plans to relieve border troops from internal security duties

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

According to the proposal, the MHA is working on a new 'model' where the burden of internal security duties, including conduct of elections, will be largely borne by the country's largest paramilitary force, the CRPF.

In pursuit of bigger dreams

In pursuit of bigger dreams

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

With the launch of GSLV-MK III, slated for April, it will be able to cater to bigger satellites as well.

COVID-19 surge: More states opt for lockdown-like curbs

COVID-19 surge: More states opt for lockdown-like curbs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The Centre stressed that the next three weeks will be critical for the country reeling from the worst health crisis as it announced a series of measures to shore up medical infrastructure and supplies and scale up vaccination.

Balakot strike is a game changer with Pakistan

Balakot strike is a game changer with Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'With the Balakot strike, India has now established a precedent for response to any new terrorist attack engineered by Pakistan.' 'This will stay irrespective of who wins the coming elections,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

India's first green train corridor in Tamil Nadu

India's first green train corridor in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The rail ministry has fitted 7,000 bio-toilets and the target is to fix 30,000 for the year.

Indian Army gets 'Desi Bofors' guns

Indian Army gets 'Desi Bofors' guns

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The artillery pounds targets and keeps the enemy's head down, preventing them from firing at attacking troops.

US denies 'spying' on India's ASAT test

US denies 'spying' on India's ASAT test

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'Everybody spies on their friends as well as their enemies. That's the way the world works these days'

The Strange Case Of S Nambi Narayanan

The Strange Case Of S Nambi Narayanan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The ISRO spy case is dead. And yet, not dead.

Indian Army will get 50,000 new bullet-proof vests after a decade

Indian Army will get 50,000 new bullet-proof vests after a decade

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

After a wait of 10 years, the Indian army will finally get 50,000 new bullet-proof vests after

Army finalises mega procurement plan to replace old weapons

Army finalises mega procurement plan to replace old weapons

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

The broad process to acquire around 7 lakh rifles, 44,000 LMGs and nearly 44,600 carbines has been finalised.

Xi asks military to recruit new talent to gain edge in future wars

Xi asks military to recruit new talent to gain edge in future wars

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the need for the recruitment of new talent to support the rapid modernisation of the armed forces and win future wars amid reports that the military has committed more resources to enrol 3 lakh personnel for frontline positions.

Why Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal have lower Covid mortality rates than India

Why Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal have lower Covid mortality rates than India

Rediff.com16 May 2022

An analysis of WHO data shows that most of the countries with an older cohort of population and higher in the development index had a lower excess mortality rate than India.

Army's 'big bang' welcome for Nirmala

Army's 'big bang' welcome for Nirmala

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The 155-millimetre, 52-calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System, which was successfully tested in Pokhran, demonstrated its potential to be a world-beating system.

Here's why you can't miss the R-Day parade

Here's why you can't miss the R-Day parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Glimpses of the colourful parade we will see on Rajpath in New Delhi on Thursday.

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

This is the joint statement issued by the ministry of external affairs on the visit of US President Barack Obama to India.

Indian Army finally gets its 'eye in the sky'

Indian Army finally gets its 'eye in the sky'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

The SpyLite aerial system will help our soldiers in border flashpoints like Doklam and in encounters with terrorists in Kashmir.

PHOTOS: India's Tejas flexes its muscles at Bahrain air show

PHOTOS: India's Tejas flexes its muscles at Bahrain air show

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

The event witnessed by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in the Bahraini capital.

Pakistan tries to cement ties with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan tries to cement ties with Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

India should remember that Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations will remain special due, not least, to bonds of all Muslims with The Holy Land. They would also be strategic enough, irrespective of whether the ambassador is a military man or a career civilian appointee., notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

India successfully test fires Agni-IV ballistic missile

India successfully test fires Agni-IV ballistic missile

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

The sleek missile having 4000 km strike range is a two stage missile. It is 20 metre-long weighing 17 tonnes.

India ranks 4th in black money outflows

India ranks 4th in black money outflows

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

China also had the largest illicit outflows of any country in 2013.

4.5-tonne heavy, bullet proof vehicle deployed at Parliament

4.5-tonne heavy, bullet proof vehicle deployed at Parliament

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The vehicle can attain a maximum speed limit of 25 km per hour and is the first of its kind in the small variants of bullet proof vehicles.

BrahMos Aerospace engineer held for leaking information to Pakistan

BrahMos Aerospace engineer held for leaking information to Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Nishant Agrawal was nabbed in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squads (ATS) at BrahMos' Wardha Road facility, an ATS official said.

'Modi got himself an hour of free TV'

'Modi got himself an hour of free TV'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Some parties complained to the Election Commission alleging violation of the model code.

How to keep the Republic secure

How to keep the Republic secure

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

'Even if the national security framework is to be threat-based, then the division of security threats between Pakistan and China is absurd. The two threats are one.'

No nuke missiles at R-Day parade for third straight year

No nuke missiles at R-Day parade for third straight year

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

In 2013, India had displayed the Inter Continental Ballistic Missile Agni V during the Republic Day Parade. The chief guest at that time was Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

CBI probe in Embraer deal to continue; new blacklisting policy soon: Parrikar

CBI probe in Embraer deal to continue; new blacklisting policy soon: Parrikar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Embraer cannot escape Indian laws just because it has struck a settlement with American authorities, Parrikar said.

How the S-400 missiles will protect India

How the S-400 missiles will protect India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

With cruise missile and air strikes being India's most likely response to a hypothetical Pakistani terrorist outrage in the future, retaliation from the Pakistan air force is inevitable. That is where the S-400 will come into play, says Ajai Shukla.

COVID battle can't be fought by publicity: Priyanka

COVID battle can't be fought by publicity: Priyanka

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

In a letter to the Uttar Pradesh chief minister, the Congress general secretary said that the situation is getting serious and the battle against the pandemic cannot be fought just by publicity and managing news.

Do Boeing, GE have US permission to Make in India?

Do Boeing, GE have US permission to Make in India?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar says global aircraft makers will have to get approval from their own governments to transfer technology and build jets in India.

Brahmos successfully test-fired from Sukhoi fighter jet for first time

Brahmos successfully test-fired from Sukhoi fighter jet for first time

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The missile hit a sea-based target in the Bay of Bengal from the combat jet.

Four reasons why Modi's Vietnam visit is important

Four reasons why Modi's Vietnam visit is important

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Modi's Vietnam visit is timely and crucial for several reasons. First, Vietnam lies at the heart of India's vision for Southeast Asia as also its 'Act East' policy. India also wants to boost its defence exports to friendly countries. And it is looking to increase trade between the two countries will now is only $7.83 billion, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

Surat couple makes Rafale-themed wedding card; earns PM's praise

Surat couple makes Rafale-themed wedding card; earns PM's praise

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

In a letter sent to the Surat-based couple -- Yuvraj Pokharna and bride-to-be Sakshi Agrawal -- Modi described the content of the card as "ingenious" and asserted that it had inspired him to work even harder for the country.

IAF could save 100 million litres of fuel annually

IAF could save 100 million litres of fuel annually

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'This is a huge step in promoting the 'Make in India' mission as this bio-fuel would be produced from Tree Borne Oils sourced from tribal areas and farmers.'

Pratibha Patil returns all official gifts to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Pratibha Patil returns all official gifts to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Former President Pratibha Patil has returned all the gifts received by her in official capacity after they were displayed at a school owned by her family in Amravati in Maharashtra.

Brazil opens the door for Indian navy and Gripen

Brazil opens the door for Indian navy and Gripen

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

SAAB's Sea Gripen constitutes a new option as the INS Vikrant's light fighter

Artillery-starved Indian Army gets big boost

Artillery-starved Indian Army gets big boost

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

In a major milestone, India successfully tests new advanced towed artillery gun system.

Parliament ready for first-of-its-kind monsoon session

Parliament ready for first-of-its-kind monsoon session

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

In run-up to the session, while over 4,000 people including MPs and staff have been tested for COVID-19, most parliamentary operations have been digitalized, entire premises sanitised and doors made touch-free.

Prithvi-II successfully test-fired for second time in 2 days

Prithvi-II successfully test-fired for second time in 2 days

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

India on Tuesday successfully test-fired for the second time in two days its indigenously developed nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile, which has a strike range of 350 km, from a test range at Chandipur.

Can Modi Make it in India?

Can Modi Make it in India?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

'It appears that Prime Minister Modi has to undo 50 years of State monopoly in the defence sector during which public undertakings like HAL or DRDO monopolised defence production and development with disastrous consequences.'