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China aggressively trying to hack Indian cyberspace

China aggressively trying to hack Indian cyberspace

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Experts said attempts from China have increased in the last year, which further amplified after the Indian government banned Chinese applications post the Galwan clash.

India U-19 team lose to SA in inconsequential 3rd ODI

India U-19 team lose to SA in inconsequential 3rd ODI

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

South Africa returned to overhaul the 192 target with 10 balls to spare, riding on Jonathan Bird's 121-ball 88.

PSLV can even launch 400 nano satellites: G Madhavan Nair

PSLV can even launch 400 nano satellites: G Madhavan Nair

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

India on Wednesday successfully launched a record 104 satellites -- all but three of them foreign--from Sriharikota and put them into orbit in a single mission onboard its most dependable Polar rocket.

FDI from China drops to $141 million in 4 years

FDI from China drops to $141 million in 4 years

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Overall, cumulative direct investment from China stood at just $2.05 billion till June 2018, according to consolidated DIPP figures

Chandrayaan-2 launch postponed to October

Chandrayaan-2 launch postponed to October

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft weighing around 3,290 kg would orbit around the moon and perform the objectives of remote sensing the moon.

EPL PIX: Man City win 4th title in five years

EPL PIX: Man City win 4th title in five years

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Images from Sunday's English Premier League matches.

Cabinet approves creation of chief of defence staff

Cabinet approves creation of chief of defence staff

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The CDS will be a four-star general and his salary will be equivalent to that of service chiefs.

P J Thomas as DoT secretary had opposed ISRO-Devas spectrum deal!

P J Thomas as DoT secretary had opposed ISRO-Devas spectrum deal!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

In his letter dated July 6, 2010, Thomas had also advocated a discussion on use of the scarce S-band spectrum with Indian Space Research Organisation in a special meeting attended by representatives of DoT, Department of Space, Information and Broadcasting Ministry, and Indian Meteorological Department.

Govt brings ordinance to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Govt brings ordinance to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Violation of the provisions entails a punishment of a jail term up to five years or with fine up to Rs 1 crore or with both, the ordinance released by the Ministry of Law and Justice on Thursday said.

UK hospital told to prep for COVID vaccine by Nov: Report

UK hospital told to prep for COVID vaccine by Nov: Report

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The vaccine, ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 and also known as AZD1222, is considered among the most advanced in the worldwide hunt for a viable vaccine against the novel coronavirus.

Nirmalaji must wield the whip. Often

Nirmalaji must wield the whip. Often

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'Let us hope that this Budget delivers.' 'It needs 10 per cent plus real GDP growth in 2021-22, the rebound year,' notes Omkar Goswami.

Antrix deal a case of public investment for pvt profit: CAG

Antrix deal a case of public investment for pvt profit: CAG

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on Tuesday criticised the roles of the Department of Space and its former secretary, G Madhavan Nair, in the Antrix-Devas deal, saying the deal was a "classic case of public investment for private profit".

Muslim students made to sit separately for exam in MP

Muslim students made to sit separately for exam in MP

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The authorities claimed the segregation was driven by COVID-19-related protocols and denied any religious bias.

India's T20 dilemmas: Tough calls between Dhawan/Rahul, Shreyas/Surya

India's T20 dilemmas: Tough calls between Dhawan/Rahul, Shreyas/Surya

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

There are 19 players available for selection and with two in contention for each slot

US welcomes pilot's release, again asks Pak to deny safe havens to terrorists

US welcomes pilot's release, again asks Pak to deny safe havens to terrorists

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Simultaneously, the US has urged both India and Pakistan to take immediate steps to de-escalate tensions.

Niti draft says pvt trains will have own guard, crew, fares

Niti draft says pvt trains will have own guard, crew, fares

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

A slew of draft documents -- for Request for Qualification (RFQ), Concession Agreement Guiding Principles, Project Information Memorandum (PIM) along with a presentation on the salient features of the project -- for discussion on private participation in passenger trains have been uploaded by Niti Ayog on its website which outline the railways' plans of running 150 trains on 100 routes by private operators, envisaging an investment of Rs 22,500 crore.

Cyber attack: 10 tips to protect yourself

Cyber attack: 10 tips to protect yourself

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Confident that a cyber attack won't affect you? Think again, says Nandakishore Harikumar.

In pix: The tigers of Bandhavgarh

In pix: The tigers of Bandhavgarh

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Filmmaker and wildlife conservationist Dhruv Singh explains why tigers are important and what you can do to improve the numbers.

Hong Kong cancels all flights on Monday amid protests

Hong Kong cancels all flights on Monday amid protests

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Increasingly restive protests for over two months have plunged Hong Kong into its most serious political crisis in decades.

Beware of Xi's secret army!

Beware of Xi's secret army!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

India, Taiwan and countries with large numbers of Tibetans, Uyghurs and overseas Chinese will be prominent among those that witness elevated United Front activity, notes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RAW officer.

Adani, GMR among 20 firms keen on rebuilding New Delhi railway station

Adani, GMR among 20 firms keen on rebuilding New Delhi railway station

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The Rail Land Development Authority has invited online bids from private players to redevelop the station into an integrated commercial, retail, and hospitality hub.

ISRO to launch GSAT-10 satellite in two months

ISRO to launch GSAT-10 satellite in two months

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

India's 3,400-kg communication satellite GSAT-10 is now ready to be shipped to the spaceport at Kourou in French Guiana for launch by European space consortium Arianespace in two months, according to Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman, K Radhakrishnan.

We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

England Women to tour Pakistan for first time in October.

ISRO war hots up! Antrix-Devas report to be released

ISRO war hots up! Antrix-Devas report to be released

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Seeking to fend of attacks on his credentials in the Indian Space Research Organisation row, the space body's chief K Radhakrishnan on Tuesday said probe reports on Antrix-Devas deal that led to punitive action against his predecessor G Madhavan Nair and three fellow space scientists will be released after getting due clearance.

15th Fin Comm keeps tax devolution to states at 42%

15th Fin Comm keeps tax devolution to states at 42%

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The panel's report also provides a range for fiscal deficit and debt path of both the Union and states and also recommended additional borrowing room to states based on performance in power sector reforms. Finance Commission is a constitutional body that gives suggestions on Centre-state financial relations. The report of the 15th Finance Commission was tabled in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

All you needed to know about ISRO's new chief

All you needed to know about ISRO's new chief

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Alur Seelin Kiran Kumar was on Monday appointed as the new Indian Space Research Organisation chief. Kumar succeeds K Radhakrishnan, who retired on December 31, 2014, as the eighth chief of the prestigious space dispensation.

Be vigilant at all time: Army Chief to soldiers

Be vigilant at all time: Army Chief to soldiers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

He noted that the primary responsibility of the Indian Army is to maintain operational readiness of the "highest order".

PHOTOS: Who gets what in Modi's council of ministers

PHOTOS: Who gets what in Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is expected to have a 45-member council of ministers who will take oath along with him on Monday evening. The council of ministers is expected to have 23 Cabinet ministers, 10 ministers of state with independent charge and 11 ministers of state, according to sources. There are 26 less ministers in Modi's Cabinet compared to the UPA II council of ministers.

'We are thinking about missions to Venus or Mars'

'We are thinking about missions to Venus or Mars'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

'By pushing PSLV production to industry, the extra ISRO personnel available will be utilised to do projects like the human space mission.'

'India did not recognise him enough'

'India did not recognise him enough'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'What is the future of ISRO?' Professor Rao asked from his hospital bed. 'What we see now is the continuation of programmes we started long ago.' 'What are we planning in the space science arena?' 'What is our plan for human space flight?' Former ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair recalls his last meeting with Professor U R Rao, the pioneering Indian space scientist who passed away on Monday, July 24.

How Modi's SVAMITVA scheme aims to help rural property holders

How Modi's SVAMITVA scheme aims to help rural property holders

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

SVAMITVA is a new government project that primarily aims to demarcate abadi areas that includes inhabitant land, inhabited areas contiguous to abadi and wadis/basties in rural areas, using drone surveying technology.

Halahal review

Halahal review

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Barun Sobti and Sachin Khedekar make this thriller worth watching.

Customs allows e-clearance for moving laptops

Customs allows e-clearance for moving laptops

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The Customs clearance required for moving equipment like laptops, desktops, etc out of SEZ units was delaying things as the clearance had to be taken in person after a first level of approval online.

E-com cos fret over Madras HC ruling on GST refunds

E-com cos fret over Madras HC ruling on GST refunds

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The high court's order, which says refunds paid on service inputs can be restricted, runs contrary to Gujarat HC verdict and could complicate matters.

PMO defines work areas for PK Mishra, Doval and Sinha

PMO defines work areas for PK Mishra, Doval and Sinha

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Mishra and Doval hold the rank of a Cabinet minister.

Antrix-Devas deal: ISRO declines to share letters by Nair, others

Antrix-Devas deal: ISRO declines to share letters by Nair, others

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The Indian Space Research Organisation has refused to disclose the contents of letters written by its former chief G Madhavan Nair and others in connection with findings by a committee that went into controversial Antrix-Devas deal, saying they were "personal" that may impede process of investigation or apprehension of offenders.

NIA arrests DU professor Hany Babu in Bhima Koregaon case

NIA arrests DU professor Hany Babu in Bhima Koregaon case

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Hany Babu Musaliyarveettil Tharayil, 54, a resident of Gautam Buddha Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, is an associate professor in the Department of English

Has India lost out in the global 5G race?

Has India lost out in the global 5G race?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Several factors have held India back. One is DoT policy somersaults and lack of clarity on whether to or not to ban Chinese gear makers.

Maha Vikas Aghadi teeters as allies pull in different ways

Maha Vikas Aghadi teeters as allies pull in different ways

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The Shiv Sena and the NCP suspect that either of them may walk into the waiting arms of the BJP. The Congress feels that the Sena and the NCP may eventually team up and marginalise it, reports Dhaval Kulkarni

The economy's El Nino risk

The economy's El Nino risk

Rediff.com9 May 2014

If the weather phenomenon hits India, impact will be felt across sectors; be cautious on stocks based on rural consumption.