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ISI wanted Jaish to carry out Pulwama-like attack

ISI wanted Jaish to carry out Pulwama-like attack

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Senior government sources said the charge of carrying out a Pulwama scale terror attack bigger was given to the Jaish-e-Mohammed headed by Maulana Masood Azhar by Pakistan Army's Inter-Services Intelligence.

Vote: Have Ola, Uber made your lives easier?

Vote: Have Ola, Uber made your lives easier?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Do you think the government should interfere in the pricing policy of Ola and Uber? Tell us.

Panic button-enabled cab service launched in Mumbai

Panic button-enabled cab service launched in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Over 1,600 taxis now have these devices installed.

New Tata Vista VX Tech is here @ Rs 5.99 lakh

New Tata Vista VX Tech is here @ Rs 5.99 lakh

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

The new top of the line variant -- Vista VX Tech comes with various features such as a touchscreen multimedia system with GPS Navigation.

Co-Win app to upgrade, no vaccinations this weekend

Co-Win app to upgrade, no vaccinations this weekend

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

"The country wide vaccination exercise is being exponentially expanded to include those above 60 years of age and those above 45 years with co-morbidities, from March 1.

Trump slams Hillary over Russia dossier, says it's a 'disgrace'

Trump slams Hillary over Russia dossier, says it's a 'disgrace'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Trump also attacks Russia uranium deal, calling it 'modern-day Watergate'.

High-tech SMEs will now contribute to Tejas, combat vehicle programmes

High-tech SMEs will now contribute to Tejas, combat vehicle programmes

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Aeron Systems, founded in 2008 by Ashvani Shukla and Abhijit Bokil, is looking to contribute to programmes such as the Tejas light combat aircraft

HC upholds bail granted to bookie Chawla in match fixing scandal

HC upholds bail granted to bookie Chawla in match fixing scandal

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday upheld a trial court's decision to grant bail to Sanjeev Chawla, an alleged bookie and key accused in one of the cricket's biggest match-fixing scandals that involved former South African captain Hansie Cronje, saying when the scenario of a trial taking place was "stark", the liberty of a person "cannot be left in limbo" on the belief that he was a flight risk.

Amazing phablets you can buy under Rs 20,000

Amazing phablets you can buy under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The Zenfone 6 is based on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean operating system but is upgradable to Android 4.4 KitKat version.

India to buy long-range howitzer ammo from US

India to buy long-range howitzer ammo from US

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The Excalibur ammunition was developed in the US for improving the accuracy of the artillery shells in the war in Afghanistan which the Americans have been fighting for almost two decades now.

29 per cent rise in Asiatic lion population in Gir

29 per cent rise in Asiatic lion population in Gir

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

As per the May 2015 census, there were 523 Asiatic lions in Gir, an increase of 27 per cent from 2010.

Top facts to know about GBU-43, 'the mother of all bombs'

Top facts to know about GBU-43, 'the mother of all bombs'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Here's everything you must know about the GBU-43.

China's tech crackdown may be good news for Indian start-ups

China's tech crackdown may be good news for Indian start-ups

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The Chinese government is imposing severe restrictions on their tech companies - whether it is on data security, marketing practices or floating an IPO. Should this be music to the ears of Indian start-ups and home-grown private equity (PE) funds? Ask Indian start-ups and the answer is a resounding "yes".

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

While some researchers are developing prototypes for ventilators to overcome their shortage, others have teamed up to develop testing kits.

2 arrested in connection with blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

2 arrested in connection with blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Pakistani security agencies on Thursday arrested two suspects involved in the car bomb blast outside the house of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind and chief of the banned Jamat-ud-Dawah (JuD) Hafiz Saeed, an official said.

How GSAT-15 will help India's communications

How GSAT-15 will help India's communications

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The 'context' of the launch of GSAT-15 highlights that India has much ground to cover in the transponder arena while in satellite navigation arena ISRO's progress has been satisfactory, says Ajey Lele.

Review: Samsung Gear S3 Classic, the Star Trek watch

Review: Samsung Gear S3 Classic, the Star Trek watch

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

With a lively screen and fabulous watch faces, this is Samsung's best effort at a smartwatch yet, says Abhik Sen.

An RBI model for the Securities Market?

An RBI model for the Securities Market?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

If raters get away by moving from AAA to D overnight after companies default, as happened with DHFL, YES Bank, RCom, and IL&FS, it shows a complete breakdown in the rating system. It calls for exemplary punishment, not kid glove treatment, says Debashis Basu.

Nirbhaya Fund gets additional Rs 1,000 crore in interim Budget

Nirbhaya Fund gets additional Rs 1,000 crore in interim Budget

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The Cabinet has already cleared two proposals that will receive support from the fund.

Chinese firm in JV among bidders for 44 Vande Bharat trains

Chinese firm in JV among bidders for 44 Vande Bharat trains

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

CRRC Pioneer Electric (India) Private Limited, whose bid for the project is a joint venture of the Chinese firm CRRC Corporation Ltd with a Gurugram-based company according to its website, is one of the six contenders for the tender for procuring propulsion systems or electric traction kits for 44 trains to function as the Vande Bharat Express or Train 18.

Any military drone from Pak will be shot down: Lt Gen Kler

Any military drone from Pak will be shot down: Lt Gen Kler

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Lt Gen Kler said the systems and radars of the Indian armed forces are in place.

African Swine Flu detected in India; 2,500 pigs dead in Assam

African Swine Flu detected in India; 2,500 pigs dead in Assam

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Despite a go-ahead from the Centre, the state government will not resort to culling of the pigs immediately and will adopt an alternate mechanism to prevent the spread of the highly contagious disease, Assam Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Atul Bora said at a press conference.

Plan to open a bank account? V-KYC will make it lot easy

Plan to open a bank account? V-KYC will make it lot easy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Physical KYC takes anywhere between two to five working days to get done, V-KYC, only a few minutes.

Want to be a professional drone pilot?

Want to be a professional drone pilot?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

There's a need to train 40,000 pilots over the next year-and-a-half.

Bikers, Google Maps has good news for you

Bikers, Google Maps has good news for you

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Do you use Google Maps for your daily commute? If not, then here's why you must.

Pvt hospitals can charge up to Rs 250 for Covid vaccination

Pvt hospitals can charge up to Rs 250 for Covid vaccination

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Private hospitals can charge up to Rs 250 per dose of COVID-19 vaccine, official sources said on Saturday as India prepares to vaccinate people aged above 60 years and those over 45 with comorbidities from March 1.

A brainy PDA @ Rs 55,000

A brainy PDA @ Rs 55,000

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

Bihar police to use drones to go after liquor mafia

Bihar police to use drones to go after liquor mafia

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Five years after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar imposed total prohibition in Bihar, the liquor mafia continues to thrive, reports MI Khan.

20 TN fishermen assaulted by Lanka navy personnel

20 TN fishermen assaulted by Lanka navy personnel

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Twenty fishermen from Tamil Nadu were allegedly assaulted by Sri Lankan naval men while they were fishing near Katchathivu islet early on Monday morning, officials said.

Mitsubishi launches anniversary edition Pajero Sport

Mitsubishi launches anniversary edition Pajero Sport

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Offers extra features such as a touch screen multimedia system with GPS navigation, rear view camera and super select 4WD system.

The BEST rugged gadgets

The BEST rugged gadgets

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Phones, cameras and other devices that have been tested to their limits.

UK to begin 'historic' Covid vaccination drive this week

UK to begin 'historic' Covid vaccination drive this week

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Frontline healthcare staff, people over the age of 80 and care home workers will be among the first to get the vaccine as part of Phase 1 of the programme from Tuesday, which was approved for rollout by the UK's independent regulator earlier this week.

8 important tips to keep your smartphone safe

8 important tips to keep your smartphone safe

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Installing a new app? Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale shows you how to do it safely.

How Sistema plans to strike it big in India

How Sistema plans to strike it big in India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

The company hopes to sell devices that keep track of everything from buses, terrorists to loved ones.

Priyanka Chopra launches Nikon's summer range series

Priyanka Chopra launches Nikon's summer range series

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Actor Priyanka Chopra unveiled imaging maker Nikon India's latest Coolpix collection for Spring Summer 2012 on Wednesday in Mumbai.

Attacks on fishermen: 'Arrest Lankan naval personnel'

Attacks on fishermen: 'Arrest Lankan naval personnel'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Opposition leader in the Assembly V Vaithilingam on Tuesday urged the government to arrest Sri Lankan naval forces allegedly involved in incidents of firing at fishermen and attacks on them.

DON'T MISS: Adventures of an intrepid woman driver

DON'T MISS: Adventures of an intrepid woman driver

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Excerpt from The Nanologues by Vanessa Able.

Sack the guys who screwed up!

Sack the guys who screwed up!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

You need, first of all, to figure out how we messed it all up so badly. You need to fix accountability. None of that is happening, says Vir Sanghvi.

UK becomes world's first to roll out Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine

UK becomes world's first to roll out Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The Oxford vaccine, which also has a tie-up with the Serum Institute of India, was first administered to Brian Pinker, an 82-year-old Oxford-born dialysis patient. Pinker is among the first to be vaccinated by the Oxford University Hospital's (OUH) chief nurse, hailed as a major milestone in the phased vaccination programme being undertaken by the National Health Service (NHS).

Delhi police to go hi-tech

Delhi police to go hi-tech

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

It will introduce GPS and computers in Police Control Room vehicles.