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Imran Khan gets bail in 8 cases over Islamabad violence

Imran Khan gets bail in 8 cases over Islamabad violence

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Former prime minister Imran Khan got a major relief on Tuesday when an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan granted him bail till June 8 in eight cases related to violence that erupted at the Judicial Complex in Islamabad in March.

PIX: Labuschagn's ton; Root lifts England on rain-hit Day 4

PIX: Labuschagn's ton; Root lifts England on rain-hit Day 4

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 4 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.

Twitter turned rogue during 2020-22: BJP amid row

Twitter turned rogue during 2020-22: BJP amid row

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Amit Malviya said Twitter was in violation of India laws for an extended period (between 2020-2022).

US lawmakers ask Biden to raise 'areas of concern' with Modi

US lawmakers ask Biden to raise 'areas of concern' with Modi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Describing India as an important member of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the Quad) and a crucial partner for stability in the Indo-Pacific, the letter said that the lawmakers support the deepening strategic partnership between the two countries.

Shubman at his career-best in ODI rankings

Shubman at his career-best in ODI rankings

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Suryakumar continues to lead T20I rankings

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will hold crucial talks with the top US leadership, including his counterpart Jake Sullivan, on the first high-level dialogue on Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET).

IMD warns of temperature 3-5 degrees above normal over next 5 days

IMD warns of temperature 3-5 degrees above normal over next 5 days

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The Met office had said Monday that significantly higher-than-normal temperatures may have an adverse impact on wheat and other crops.

OneWeb inks pact with ISRO commercial arm for launching satellites

OneWeb inks pact with ISRO commercial arm for launching satellites

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Bharti group-backed OneWeb and New Space India Limited, the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation, have entered into an agreement that will help ensure OneWeb completes its satellite launch programme. The first launch with New Space India is expected in 2022 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. The launches will add to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications firm OneWeb's total in-orbit constellation of 428 satellites -- 66 per cent of the planned total fleet -- to build a global network that will deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity.

'We're going to bring these kids home'

'We're going to bring these kids home'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'I would put my hand in the ground and have a little listen to what the mountain was doing.' 'Actually, it was still collapsing.' 'And there was a very real possibility that at some stage, without warning, the collapse could continue -- and continue across us, the people who were doing the rescue and also across to the men on the other side, who were being rescued.'

Dravid lists challenges of resuming cricket in bio-secure space

Dravid lists challenges of resuming cricket in bio-secure space

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'We're going to have to work with the Health Department and Government authorities to find out a way in which even if a player tests positive, the whole tournament isn't cancelled'

'This week can change history'

'This week can change history'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Describing the state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to America as a "watershed moment" in bilateral ties, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that this week will be one of those moments that can change the course of history as the two democracies get together for peace and prosperity.

IMD warns of heat spike in northwest, central, east India for 5 days

IMD warns of heat spike in northwest, central, east India for 5 days

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Northwest, central and east India are predicted to record maximum temperatures three to five degrees above normal over the next five days, the India meteorological department (IMD) said on Thursday.

Kerala:8-year-old abducted from house, raped; accused found drinking

Kerala:8-year-old abducted from house, raped; accused found drinking

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The man was caught from near the Aluva bridge on Thursday evening where he was drinking alcohol. The suspect attempted to escape from the police by jumping into the nearby river and swimming away, but was caught with the help of local residents and pulled out of the water.

Modi leaves for Egypt after concluding US State Visit

Modi leaves for Egypt after concluding US State Visit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The two-day State Visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is also the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister since 1997.

Axar's batting has come on in leaps and bounds: Dravid

Axar's batting has come on in leaps and bounds: Dravid

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Axar Patel took two wickets before he smashed a swashbuckling 65 off just 31 deliveries in the second T20 against Sri Lanka in Pune on Thursday.

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Eternal Gandhi Museum is the only Gandhi-related museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Bharat is a name that is 7000 years old.' 'We are not saying the name of the country should be changed from India to Bharat; we only recommended that the stress should be on Bharat.'

'Aur kya chahiye insider banne ke liye?'

'Aur kya chahiye insider banne ke liye?'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'I have a problem with the term 'outsider'. 'Doctor ka beta doctor banta hain, par aap baki doctors ko outsider nahi na bulate.' 'I always wanted to be an actor, yaar.' 'While I was in the bank for eight years, I was training to be an actor in Delhi.'

All That Breathes, Pathaan On OTT

All That Breathes, Pathaan On OTT

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Shah Rukh Khan's box-office juggernaut and other specials on the OTT menu this week.

Australia make short work of India on Day 5 to claim ICC Test mace

Australia make short work of India on Day 5 to claim ICC Test mace

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The Indians lost their last seven wickets for the addition of just 70 runs on the final day of the contest.

India's heaviest rocket blasts off with OneWeb India's 36 broadband satellites

India's heaviest rocket blasts off with OneWeb India's 36 broadband satellites

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The heaviest rocket of the Indian Space Research Organisation -- LVM3-M2/OneWeb India-1 -- blasted off from the Sriharikota spaceport on Sunday to place 36 broadband communication satellites into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for a UK-based customer.

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Financial stability, waste management top Delhi municipality's agenda

Financial stability, waste management top Delhi municipality's agenda

Rediff.com23 May 2022

According to senior officials, nine additional commissioners have been allocated departments and office spaces at different floors of the Civic Centre, while three deputy commissioners were also appointed.

Train mishap: Morgues in Odisha struggle with unclaimed bodies

Train mishap: Morgues in Odisha struggle with unclaimed bodies

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Odisha is facing a morgue crunch as a large number of unclaimed dead bodies from Balasore's triple train accident, have piled up at its mortuaries.

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

As media phenomenon, Arikomban is in a different league. Efforts to capture the elephant were telecast live. Local three-wheeler drivers started a fans association for the pachyderm. A film has now been announced based on Arikomban's life.

Will India serve up Kul-Cha in second ODI?

Will India serve up Kul-Cha in second ODI?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second ODI against the West Indies?

'Maun vrat on Manipur': Cong asks 3 questions to Modi

'Maun vrat on Manipur': Cong asks 3 questions to Modi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As the lower house took up the motion moved by Gogoi, there were heated exchanges between the opposition and treasury benches after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi wondered why Rahul Gandhi's name as lead speaker was withdrawn at the last minute.

Pitchers 2 Review: Still Engrossing

Pitchers 2 Review: Still Engrossing

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Pitchers Season 2 is intense but an engaging watch, observes Namrata Thakker.

Yamuna at all-time high, Kejriwal sends SOS to Centre

Yamuna at all-time high, Kejriwal sends SOS to Centre

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged the Centre to intervene to ensure that levels of the Yamuna, flowing at an all-time high of 207.55 metres, don't rise further.

Nasa puts off Moon mission Artemis I after engine bleed

Nasa puts off Moon mission Artemis I after engine bleed

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The much-awaited launch of Nasa's most powerful rocket Artemis 1, which is to go on a voyage around the moon, has been deferred and teams are working on "an issue with an engine bleed."

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Canada has expelled an Indian diplomat as it was investigating what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called 'credible allegations' of the involvement of 'agents of the Indian government' in the killing of a Sikh extremist leader in Surrey in June, claims outrightly rejected by New Delhi as 'absurd' and 'motivated'.

Beware! New info stealing virus in online banking space

Beware! New info stealing virus in online banking space

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The 'severely' spreading virus of the Trojan family has been detected conducting its clandestine operations at the point of sale counters placed at retail terminals after the RBI made it mandatory in December last year for debit cards holders to punch in their PIN every time they make a purchase.

PHOTOS: Mayers sizzles, Wood rattles DC as LSG romp home by 50 runs

PHOTOS: Mayers sizzles, Wood rattles DC as LSG romp home by 50 runs

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals in Lucknow on Saturday.

Tapsee, Aahana, Tara's Fun Fashion!

Tapsee, Aahana, Tara's Fun Fashion!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Celebs who change the rules of the fashion game.

Top Performer: Pooran Power Floors RCB

Top Performer: Pooran Power Floors RCB

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Nicholas Pooran's whirlwind 62 from 19 balls powered Lucknow Super Giants to a memorable one-wicket victory off the last ball against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Modi to inaugurate Kartavya Path Thursday, unveil Netaji statue

Modi to inaugurate Kartavya Path Thursday, unveil Netaji statue

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

According to the government, it symbolises a shift from erstwhile Rajpath being an icon of power to Kartavya Path being an example of public ownership and empowerment.

Many jump from burning Delhi building to escape blaze

Many jump from burning Delhi building to escape blaze

Rediff.com14 May 2022

There were videos where people could be seen using ropes to escape the building from where thick black smoke was coming out.

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?

Pvt sector to be allowed to build rockets: ISRO chief Sivan

Pvt sector to be allowed to build rockets: ISRO chief Sivan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Sivan said the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (In-Space) has been created under the Department of Space as a separate vertical for taking independent decisions with respect to permitting and regulating space activities of the private sector.