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Fast attack warship INS Karuva commissioned

Fast attack warship INS Karuva commissioned

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Indian Navy on Thursday commissioned highly maneuverable fast attack warship INS Karuva at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam with an objective to thwart asymmetric threats emanating from the sea.

12th Plan should include strategy for commodities

12th Plan should include strategy for commodities

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

By way of illustration, there have been increasingly frequent reports in the press of proposals for India to provide special funds to support overseas investments by public sector resource firms so as to ensure security of supply for key minerals and fuels.

Row erupts over India sponsoring Karachi Lit Fest

Row erupts over India sponsoring Karachi Lit Fest

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Four Indian authors, including well-known writer Urvashi Butalia, attended the KLF which was held between February 10-12 in Pakistan.

Info leak case: Ex-IAS officer denied bail

Info leak case: Ex-IAS officer denied bail

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Singh, working as Director in the Internal Security wing of the Union Home Ministry, was arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell on November 23 and is now lodged in Tihar Jail under judicial custody.

Infinix Note 4: There are better options at this price

Infinix Note 4: There are better options at this price

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Chinese phone makers think so. But here's what a review of an Infinix phone reveals.

US rejects Headley's extradition

US rejects Headley's extradition

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

David Headley dominated the discussions between the CIA and their Indian counterparts on Monday.

Ex-CIC urges MPs to reject RTI amendment

Ex-CIC urges MPs to reject RTI amendment

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The former information commissioner, who is known for his pro-transparency orders in several high-profile cases, said the proposed changes "seriously undermine" the autonomy of information commissions.

Pakistan has allowed terror monster to grow: Rao

Pakistan has allowed terror monster to grow: Rao

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Dubbing terrorism emanating from across the border as "Frankenstein's monster", India on Thursday said Pakistan has not taken enough steps to control the menace, which is out to harm it.

SC allows probe in initial FIR against Arnab Goswami, quashes 14 others

SC allows probe in initial FIR against Arnab Goswami, quashes 14 others

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Observing that free citizens cannot exist when the news media is chained to adhere to one position, the court said journalistic freedom lies at 'the core' of the fundamental right to free speech and India's freedom will rest safe as long as journalists can speak to power without being 'chilled by a threat of reprisal'.

We can't depend on the US to fight China

We can't depend on the US to fight China

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

India must be aware that there is no question of the US fighting the Chinese on land. We have to fight our own battles, points out Virendra Kapoor.

Chidambaram takes on Pakistan at SAARC meet

Chidambaram takes on Pakistan at SAARC meet

Rediff.com23 Jul 2011

In a veiled attack on Pakistan, India on Saturday said that no country can escape its responsibility by blaming non-state actors for terrorist activities emanating from its soil.

Coronavirus lockdown leads to lower air pollution levels

Coronavirus lockdown leads to lower air pollution levels

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

The nationwide 'Janta Curfew' followed by the 21-day lockdown to combat the coronavirus outbreak have led to a significant reduction in pollution in the country, with 91 cities recording air quality in the 'good' and 'satisfactory' category on March 29, a Central Pollution Control Board report has stated. Travel restrictions and the closure of industries have helped reduce the pollution level, it said.

Spicejet flight suffers engine blowout

Spicejet flight suffers engine blowout

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

The flight with about 70 passengers on board left Chennai around 7.30 am and when it was about to land around 8:25 am, smoke was noticed from one of its engines.

Afghan NSA accuses Pak of harbouring terrorists

Afghan NSA accuses Pak of harbouring terrorists

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Accusing Pakistan of harbouring Taliban and Al Qaeda militants, a top Afghan official on Monday said the global community is committing a blunder by embracing it as a strategic partner despite the fact that terrorism emanating from the region is affecting India, United Kingdom and others. "Unfortunately, the military-intelligence establishment of one of our neighbours still regards Afghanistan as its sphere of influence," Rangin Dadfar Spanta said.

Trump again: Offered to help India, Pak on Kashmir

Trump again: Offered to help India, Pak on Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Trump, addressing reporters at the UN on Wednesday, said he has had "very productive conversations" with leaders of India and Pakistan on the margins of the UN General Assembly. "With respect to Pakistan and India, we talked about Kashmir. Whatever help I can be, I said, I offered, whether it's arbitration or mediation or whatever it has to be."

Jasmine Strolls worry authorities in China

Jasmine Strolls worry authorities in China

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

The purpose of the strolls is not to indulge in any noticeable protest activity, but just to get out into the streets in large numbers and take a stroll as a silent mark of their demands.

Ian Bishop credits Kapil for current fast-bowling success

Ian Bishop credits Kapil for current fast-bowling success

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Bishop refused to compare the Indian unit to the fearsome West Indians of the past.

Trump 'encouraged' Modi to improve Pak ties: White House

Trump 'encouraged' Modi to improve Pak ties: White House

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The US President also encouraged Prime Minister Modi to improve relations with Pakistan.

'An India true to its roots will always be strong'

'An India true to its roots will always be strong'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'The prospect is of a self-confident and self-sustaining India will make it a more effective player in the global arena,' External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar points out delivering the Sardar Patel Lecture-2020: India and the Post-Covid World.

Black carbon contributes to global warming

Black carbon contributes to global warming

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Increasing the ratio of black carbon to sulphate in the atmosphere increases climate warming, suggests a study by University of Iowa professors Greg Carmichael, Karl Kammermeyer Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and colleagues.

TVS Apache RR 310 review: A fierce beast on the road

TVS Apache RR 310 review: A fierce beast on the road

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

We look beyond its good looks and premium feel.

Some questions on the latest terror threat to US

Some questions on the latest terror threat to US

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

It is important for Indian security agencies to pay attention to likely threats from Al Qaeda elements outside the Af-Pak region, cautions B Raman.

China must press Pak to stop terror, says BJP

China must press Pak to stop terror, says BJP

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Voicing serious concern over terrorism emanating from Pakistan, Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari asked China to step up pressure on its 'all-weather' friend Islamabad to stop "exporting terror machine" to India and act against perpetrators of the Mumbai attacks.

Indo-Pak ties complicated by terror: Krishna

Indo-Pak ties complicated by terror: Krishna

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Terrorism emanating from Pakistan's soil has complicated India's relations with that country, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said here, as he slammed Islamabad for not doing enough to crack drown on extremist elements.

Main issues go unaddressed at Wen-Singh meet

Main issues go unaddressed at Wen-Singh meet

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Though the issue of stapled visa did not figure in the joint communique, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao told reporters after the talks that the Chinese Premier himself raised the issue and suggested that officials from both the countries should have in-depth consultations to resolve the issue.

Red Riding Hood is 'Blood'y bad!

Red Riding Hood is 'Blood'y bad!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

Red Riding Hood fails to impress.

Justice A K Sikri retires as SC judge

Justice A K Sikri retires as SC judge

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

CJI Gogoi said the conduct and sensitivity displayed by Justice Sikri as a judge will continue to inspire the young.

The Talking Revolution

The Talking Revolution

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Though most of the voice-activated solutions are based in English, work is on to create solutions in Indian languages.

Markets end with moderate gains

Markets end with moderate gains

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

On a day when the Asian markets had a healthy session of trade and European markets were also looking in a robust state, the bourses back home remained mired in the confusion that has been their Archilles heel for a prolonged period of time.

PM reaches out to Pak, offers talks to Naxals

PM reaches out to Pak, offers talks to Naxals

Rediff.com15 Aug 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that he wants to resolve differences with Pakistan through dialogue but much progress cannot be made unless terrorism emanating from its territory ends.

Ladakh standoff: No chance of war!

Ladakh standoff: No chance of war!

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'For the moment in Eastern Ladakh, it is unlikely there will be any more escalation of this conflict,' observes Colonel S Dinny (retd) who served as Commanding Officer of an infantry battalion deployed in the Pangong Tso area.

B S Yeddyurappa, the master survivor

B S Yeddyurappa, the master survivor

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Emerging unscathed from yet another crisis, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has shown his skills as a political survivor, overcoming adversities emanating from within his own party and the combined Congress-JDS onslaught to oust him over alleged land scams.

Will not be cowed down by any flutter: Stalin hits back at Azhagiri

Will not be cowed down by any flutter: Stalin hits back at Azhagiri

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Stalin's remarks come at a time when Azhagiri has raised a banner of revolt.

Shift forces from Kashmir to Naxal-hit areas

Shift forces from Kashmir to Naxal-hit areas

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

The government seems to be in the midst of a paradigm shift in its internal security assessment and posture

Why Germany favours a European as IMF's head

Why Germany favours a European as IMF's head

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Amid growing pressure of emerging economies to have their representative as IMF chief, Germany on Friday said that at the current juncture it would be more appropriate to have an European as head of the multilateral agency as the continent was going through a debt problem.

Deny terrorists safe haven, block their access to funds: US to Pak

Deny terrorists safe haven, block their access to funds: US to Pak

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The US has also urged the two South Asian neighbours to avoid further military action.

Claims apart, US troops are waging war on Pak soil

Claims apart, US troops are waging war on Pak soil

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

US officials revealed that that the Special Operations teams join the Pakistani troops on aid missions only when commanders determine that there is relatively little security risk.

Rein in Haqqani network, Hillary tells Pakistan

Rein in Haqqani network, Hillary tells Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Fearing at the possibility of attacks against the US emanating from Pakistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on her second visit to the country has called on Islamabad to take further and specific actions against militant networks, British Broadcasting Corporation reported.

India flags terrorism during FS-level talks

India flags terrorism during FS-level talks

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Making the first effort to bridge the trust deficit between the two countries, Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan discussed all issues of mutual concern with New Delhi flagging its core concern of terrorism emanating from that country on Thursday.

Chennai pilot found dead at his house

Chennai pilot found dead at his house

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

A young pliot of a private airlines was on Sunday found dead at his house in Chennai, the police said.