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Mallya's extradition trial begins in UK court

Mallya's extradition trial begins in UK court

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Mallya, who has been out on bail since Scotland Yard executed an extradition warrant in April this year, will be in the dock for the duration of the trial -- scheduled to end on December 14.

Jat stir loss pegged at Rs 34k crore

Jat stir loss pegged at Rs 34k crore

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

A lawyer has moved the court alleging 'total collapse' of administration.

Rescue ops intensify as Hurricane Harvey kills 50

Rescue ops intensify as Hurricane Harvey kills 50

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

More than 1,85,000 homes were damaged and 9,000 destroyed as 42,000 people remain in shelters amid overflowing rivers and reservoirs, Texas officials said.

Rains will batter TN for 7 days more: IMD

Rains will batter TN for 7 days more: IMD

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Rains will continue to batter Tamil Nadu for the next seven days and the next 48 hours are "very crucial", the IMD has said.

India plans tough action against Pak for cross-border terror: US official

India plans tough action against Pak for cross-border terror: US official

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The statement came a day after Indian Army launched "punitive fire assaults" on Pakistani positions across LoC.

Violence continues in Haryana, curfew clamped in 2 more towns

Violence continues in Haryana, curfew clamped in 2 more towns

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Haryana remained on the boil on as the Jat stir unleashed fresh incidents of violence and arson even as the Army had to use choppers to reach parts of blocked Rohtak.

Terrorists disfigured faces of 6 cops killed in ambush in J-K

Terrorists disfigured faces of 6 cops killed in ambush in J-K

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Six policemen, including a sub-inspector, were killed at Achabal in Anantnag district of South Kashmir after terrorists ambushed a police party on Friday.

Police encounters are common in India

Police encounters are common in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Some police encounters that stunned India.

Why Kejriwal must apologise for 'just two slaps'

Why Kejriwal must apologise for 'just two slaps'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'Imagine a situation where an upright officer refuses to carry out a chief minister's or a central minister's orders that he considers wrong.' 'Can he be summarily thrashed at a meeting at your residence, or in his own office?' 'If AAP legitimises political violence, there are many, many, tougher political leaders elsewhere to draw the wrong lessons,' warns Shekhar Gupta.

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic must push the military into a long-term reconsideration of its primary challenges.' 'There must be greater emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief including the management of contagious illnesses and impending crises caused by climate change,' notes Ajai Shukla.

Kashmir unrest: Curfew-hit state remains peaceful but tense

Kashmir unrest: Curfew-hit state remains peaceful but tense

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Curfew remained in force in entire Srinagar district and Anantnag town on Saturday to thwart the separatists' plan to stage a two-day sit-in in the city centre even as the death toll in the ongoing unrest climbed to 56 in the Valley with the death of a youth injured in firing.

Kartarpur Corridor: Has Pakistan stolen Modi's thunder?

Kartarpur Corridor: Has Pakistan stolen Modi's thunder?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'Pakistan has stolen from the Indian diplomatic toolbox a potent rope trick -- bypassing the ruling elite in Delhi (and the Indian establishment) to reach out to Indian Sikhs directly and fostering people-to-people contacts,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Over-zealous staffer may have caused Nirav Modi's fall

Over-zealous staffer may have caused Nirav Modi's fall

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The Rs 11,400 crore PNB fraud saga unfolded after a bribery complaint by the Hong Kong branch of an Indian bank.

In PHOTOS: India's RESPLENDENT 67th Republic Day parade

In PHOTOS: India's RESPLENDENT 67th Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

India's military prowess and multi-hued images of the country's rich cultural diversity and achievements in various fields were on display at the majestic Rajpath on Tuesday during 67th Republic Day parade which was graced by French President Francois Hollande as the chief guest.

Armed Forces present evidence of shooting down Pakistan F-16

Armed Forces present evidence of shooting down Pakistan F-16

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The tri-services chiefs while addressing the media also said that the forces were in a state of heightened readiness to deal with any eventuality.

'To compare bureaucrats to those in armed forces is laughable'

'To compare bureaucrats to those in armed forces is laughable'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Rajiv Chandrashekhar, Rajya Sabha MP, explains that the argument that other government servants are eligible for OROP is incorrect and the comparison is laughable.

Ranji Roundup: Gowtham helps Karnataka beat TN

Ranji Roundup: Gowtham helps Karnataka beat TN

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A round-up of final day of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Pampore attack: CRPF denies security lapses

Pampore attack: CRPF denies security lapses

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Rejecting suggestions that not following SOPs might have led to high casualties in Saturday's ambush by militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Pampore, the Central Reserve Police Force on Monday said all laid down procedures were "absolutely" adhered to by its personnel.

Police registers FIR over Aadhaar data breach, names scribe

Police registers FIR over Aadhaar data breach, names scribe

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

UIDAI Deputy Director B M Patnaik informed the police that an input was received from The Tribune that the newspaper purchased a service being offered by anonymous sellers over WhatsApp that provided unrestricted access to details of any of the more than 1 billion Aadhaar numbers created in India, the police said on Sunday.

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Today, the Ladakhis and Tibetans have been joined by the Sikhs, the Madrassis, the Garhwalis, the Rajputs, who are well trained psychologically and otherwise, to defend the nation, observes Claude Arpi.

2nd T20I: India outclass Sri Lanka to go 1-0 up

2nd T20I: India outclass Sri Lanka to go 1-0 up

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The convincing win gave India an unassailable 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

A Kashmir diary

A Kashmir diary

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

'On the drive to the airport, the streets are lined with men in battle camouflage carrying assault rifles and bearing familiar faces -- Tamilians, Bengalis, Punjabis, feared by the locals and in turn fearing them,' notes Aakar Patel during a visit to Srinagar.

Punjab: 5 dead, 200 taken ill in ammonia gas tanker leak

Punjab: 5 dead, 200 taken ill in ammonia gas tanker leak

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Five persons were killed and nearly 200 others fell ill after inhaling ammonia gas which leaked from a gas tanker after it accidentally brushed against a flyover near Ludhiana, triggering panic in the area.

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what they did with their first salary.

Wah! Army gets huge firepower!

Wah! Army gets huge firepower!

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'Landmark developments herald the end of two decades of stagnation in the army's modernisation plans,' notes Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Panipat Review

Panipat Review

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'Panipat has all the meat for a political drama meets war movie. But in Ashutosh Gowariker's failure to process its complexity, the material never rises beyond a mediocre hurray to the Maratha manoos,' says Sukanya Verma.

Renewed statehood stirs pose fresh challenge for Assam

Renewed statehood stirs pose fresh challenge for Assam

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The age-old ethnic fabric in Assam faces a grave risk of being torn apart as many of the major tribes have either raised or renewed their demand for separate state carved out of Assam.

Yogi Deveshwar: The Risk Taker

Yogi Deveshwar: The Risk Taker

Rediff.com12 May 2019

During his time as executive chairman, the company's net revenues grew 17-fold to Rs 42,777 crore and profit after tax nearly 40 times to Rs 10,289 crore. Total shareholder returns grew at a compounded annual rate of around 20%. Besides numbers, his biggest achievement was to transform ITC from a cigarette company to a diversified enterprise.

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Sports Shorts: Sushil Kumar resigns as National Sports Observer

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

India rushes drinking water to parched Maldives capital

India rushes drinking water to parched Maldives capital

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

With the Maldives facing a national crisis after a fire in its capital's lone water treatment plant, India on Friday sent nearly 200 tons of water by air and dispatched a naval vessel carrying a large consignment of water and RO facility to the island nation.

India plays a key role in connecting a billion people: Zuckerberg

India plays a key role in connecting a billion people: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Facebook has made investments in introducing new types of schools in Africa, hope to bring them to India too.

Honda 'RevFest' to launch multiple motorcycles

Honda 'RevFest' to launch multiple motorcycles

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Honda is all set to launch the CBR650F alongwith mutliple other motorcycles at the Honda RevFest 2015 that will be held simultaneously across 8 cities (New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Indore and Ahmedabad) on August 4, 2015.

More Indians have died of covid than all our wars together

More Indians have died of covid than all our wars together

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The corona deaths in India so far add up to 91,149 (September 24, 3.26 pm). It is seven-and-a-half times the number of Indian soldiers slain in all the wars (1947, 1961-1962, 1965, 1971 and 1999) in post-independent India's history, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

America's Taliban deal: What does it mean for India?

America's Taliban deal: What does it mean for India?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'Washington is well aware that the Haqqani group was responsible for terrorist attacks on the Indian diplomatic establishments in Afghanistan.' 'But today US self-interest dictates that Sirajuddin Haqqani's mainstreaming in Afghan political life and a potential elevation eventually to a leadership role at the national level is useful and necessary, since he can deliver peace,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Flood alert sounded as heavy rains lash Chennai, parts of Tamil Nadu

Flood alert sounded as heavy rains lash Chennai, parts of Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Heavy rains on Tuesday pounded several parts of Tamil Nadu with most areas of Chennai witnessing water logging severely disrupting train and bus services.

Ranji roundup: All-rounder Pandya back with a bang

Ranji roundup: All-rounder Pandya back with a bang

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

A hard-hitting half century from fit-again Hardik Pandya went in vain as Mumbai grabbed a narrow 29-run first innings lead after tea on day three of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match.

Lessons Americans can teach Indians in military command

Lessons Americans can teach Indians in military command

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Opposition to tri-service structures comes not just from bureaucrats and politicians as the generals like to lament, but equally from within the military. Neither the army, navy or air force chiefs want to relinquish control over their theatre commands, with these cutting edge units placed under some commander who reports elsewhere, says Ajai Shukla.

Start-up trends that ruled India in 2015

Start-up trends that ruled India in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

From mass layoffs to acquisitions, here's how the Indian start-up industry kept us on our toes.

When the IAF trained Pakistani pilots!

When the IAF trained Pakistani pilots!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe discovers how the IAF trained Pakistani air force pilots, during the 1971 War, which led to the birth of the Bangladesh air force.

Bulandshahr: 4 arrested for cop's murder; Bajrang Dal man on the run

Bulandshahr: 4 arrested for cop's murder; Bajrang Dal man on the run

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Of the 27 named, at least four are workers and functionaries of right-wing organisations, including the Bajrang Dal, officials said.