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Enriched uranium seized in Meghalaya

Enriched uranium seized in Meghalaya

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

One kilogram of enriched uranium, suspected to have been stolen from a government facility in Meghalaya has been seized from three men who tried to sell it, police sources said Wednesday.

More Lufthansa flights from India likely

More Lufthansa flights from India likely

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

Bullish on the Indian market, which contributed 21 per cent to its Asia Pacific passenger business revenue, German airlines Lufthansa

Xi, Putin to attend virtual SCO meet hosted by Modi

Xi, Putin to attend virtual SCO meet hosted by Modi

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

It will be Putin's first participation in a multilateral summit after a mercenary group launched a short-lived armed rebellion last week that rocked Moscow.

China has not taken over one sq inch of our land in recent years: Ladakh LG

China has not taken over one sq inch of our land in recent years: Ladakh LG

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Indian troops are defending every inch of the border with China and not even a single inch of land has been taken over by the neighbouring country in recent years, Ladakh Lt Governor Brig (retd) B D Mishra said on Thursday.

The Warriors Fighting The Russians

The Warriors Fighting The Russians

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Russian troops control about 80% of the fiercely contested eastern Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk, but the battle is not over yet.

Tsunami aid misused in Sri Lanka: Auditor General

Tsunami aid misused in Sri Lanka: Auditor General

Rediff.com25 Sep 2005

The Auditor General estimates that only 13.5 percent of foreign aid was propoerly utilised.

Big blow to Russia in Ukraine, strategic city lost

Big blow to Russia in Ukraine, strategic city lost

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

The war between Russia and Ukraine appears to be entering a new phase after Kyiv dealt a big blow to Moscow's grip on parts of the east with a fast-moving offensive that saw Ukrainian troops enter the strategic city of Izium after six months of occupation.

Flood eases in Bihar, UP; 700 evacuated in Orissa

Flood eases in Bihar, UP; 700 evacuated in Orissa

Rediff.com12 Aug 2007

The water level of major rivers, which rose menacingly affecting nearly five lakh hectares of land in 22 districts, also receded even as relief operations continued to provide succour to the marooned.

UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts

UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Know the forts India has nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

China's aggressive action forced India's 'wild card' entry to Quad: Pompeo

China's aggressive action forced India's 'wild card' entry to Quad: Pompeo

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Pompeo explains how the Donald Trump administration succeeded in bringing India on board the Quad grouping.

Will Sini Shetty Be Next Miss World?

Will Sini Shetty Be Next Miss World?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Meet Sini Shetty who will represent India at the 71st Miss World beauty pageant on March 9.

Challenges in Manipur haven't disappeared, but...: CDS

Challenges in Manipur haven't disappeared, but...: CDS

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The situation now in Manipur is "not related to insurgency". It is a clash between two ethnicities and a situation of law and order, CDS Anil Chauhan said.

Khadi all set to tap sector's potential in NE

Khadi all set to tap sector's potential in NE

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

Khadi all set to tap sector's potential in NE\n\n

Gurjar resentment over 'mistreating' Pilot costs Cong dearly in Rajasthan

Gurjar resentment over 'mistreating' Pilot costs Cong dearly in Rajasthan

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

In eight districts of Alwar, Bharatpur, Bundi, Dausa, Dholpur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur and Tonk, the Congress in the 2018 assembly elections had won 29 out of 42 seats while the Bharatiya Janata Party got only six.

Higher fuel cost and low-demand headwinds seen for cement companies

Higher fuel cost and low-demand headwinds seen for cement companies

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Even as cement companies continue to announce ambitious expansion plans, analysts turn cautious over the sector as incremental supply is expected to coincide with a weak demand growth period, and other headwinds of higher fuel costs, weak monsoons and general elections. In August, JSW Cement said it will take its current 19 million tonnes (MT) capacity to 60 MT in the next five years. The country's top producers have massive expansion plans underway - UltraTech Cement targeting 200 MT, Adani Cement aiming for 140 MT and Dalmia Cement planning for 110-130 MT.

Naga peace talks underway; will lift AFSPA in 3-4 yrs: Amit Shah

Naga peace talks underway; will lift AFSPA in 3-4 yrs: Amit Shah

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Addressing an election rally in Tuensang, Shah said there are some issues related to development and rights of eastern Nagaland and those will be addressed after the assembly elections.

Himanta, Shah discuss roadmap for total lifting of AFSPA from Assam

Himanta, Shah discuss roadmap for total lifting of AFSPA from Assam

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Sarma said his government will take further steps based on the suggestions of the home minister.

'My trump card is Sonia Gandhi'

'My trump card is Sonia Gandhi'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

'I don't feel useless,' says Mani Shankar Aiyar.

Deepfake video of me doing garba: Modi flags concern at media meet

Deepfake video of me doing garba: Modi flags concern at media meet

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged the use of artificial intelligence for creating deepfakes saying this can lead to a big crisis, as he urged the media to spread awareness about its misuse and impact to educate people.

Pak agency blames India for pollution

Pak agency blames India for pollution

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

A study by the agency has claimed that the smog was caused by excessive fossil fuel combustion (mainly coal) in India's north-eastern region.

Russian Tanks Destroyed In Ukraine

Russian Tanks Destroyed In Ukraine

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

With an army eight times the size of the Ukrainian army, it was expected to be a swift military operation for the Russian army. Fifteen days later, the Russians are far from capturing Kyiv or another major Ukrainian city.

Indians see China, not Pak as their greatest threat: US Congressman

Indians see China, not Pak as their greatest threat: US Congressman

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

"China creeps towards hegemony in Asia, threatens India's borders, and treats other countries as junior partners, Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna said.

'Only time will tell if we can save Joshimath'

'Only time will tell if we can save Joshimath'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'All hydropower projects in the Himalayan region must be stopped.' 'Joshimath is not alone.'

Purchase of 30 MQ-9B drones okayed, to be announced after Modi-Biden talks

Purchase of 30 MQ-9B drones okayed, to be announced after Modi-Biden talks

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The defence ministry on Thursday accorded its approval to procure 30 MQ-9B Predator drones from the US to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the frontier with China, people familiar with the development said.

VSNL wants Trai to scrap access deficit charge

VSNL wants Trai to scrap access deficit charge

Rediff.com7 May 2004

International long distance carrier Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited on Friday urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to scrap the access deficit charge as it was leading to smuggling of international calls.

Paper trade eyes regional market

Paper trade eyes regional market

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Paper traders in West Bengal need to foray into paper production and also explore the market beyond the state to boost their trade, said Anadi Kumar Sahu, the state minister of state for labour. Sahu was addressing the members of the Calcutta Paper Traders Association at the association's 89th annual general meeting.

Jute Futures on MCX platform

Jute Futures on MCX platform

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

With the new season beginning in August-September, the MCX jute Futures contract is likely to help the industry lock in a raw jute price for hedging.

Ford has big plans for Mayapur

Ford has big plans for Mayapur

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Alfred B Ford, senior trustee of Ford Motor Company Fund, said on Friday that he was talking to several strategic partners for setting up a Vedic Cosmological Project at Mayapur, West Bengal.

War Drums in Ukraine Grow Louder...

War Drums in Ukraine Grow Louder...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

America, Russia flex its military muscle as Ukraine hopes there won't be war.

These Ukrainians Won't Board A Bus Again

These Ukrainians Won't Board A Bus Again

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

On Friday, February 25, it will be a year into Russia's invasion. Fighting now amounts to attritional duels of artillery and infantry assaults, with neither side making significant gains. But Ukrainians daily pay the price with their lives as Russian missiles and rockets levy a toll of death and destruction.

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It is time the political leaderships in this country arrived at a common ground over issues of foreign and security policy concerns. There has to be a greater communication between the government and the Opposition leaderships for the nation to present a unified face against the rest of the world, advises N Sathiya Moorthy.

Prabhakaran turns 50

Prabhakaran turns 50

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

It was not immediately clear how he would celebrate his birthday, but he is expected to deliver his annual "heroes' day" address Saturday setting out the policy direction of his movement.

Need to be extra careful against COVID-19: PM

Need to be extra careful against COVID-19: PM

Rediff.com31 May 2020

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, Modi said all classes of people have suffered during the pandemic but it is the poor who have suffered the worst.

Fears Of Nuclear Accident In Ukraine

Fears Of Nuclear Accident In Ukraine

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Zaporizhzhia residents queue at the local administration office to receive iodine tablets in the city's eastern Khortytskyi district as fears of a nuclear accident at Europe's largest nuclear power plant remain high.

Ukrainians Ready For Russian Offensive

Ukrainians Ready For Russian Offensive

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

With days to go for the first anniversary of Vladimir Putin's brutal and cruel invasion of Ukraine, the Russian army is set to mount a fresh offensive and give the Kremlin's tyrant something to crow about after months of military defeats.