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'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'India needs offensive and defensive security measures to protect itself.'

Rameswaram fishermen attacked by Lankan Navy

Rameswaram fishermen attacked by Lankan Navy

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

Sri Lankan naval personnel on Sunday allegedly attacked some fishermen from Rameswaram and prevented them from fishing near the International Maritime Boundary line, officials said. The Lankan personnel asked them to stop fishing and go back at gun point, officials said. They also snatched the fishermen's GPS equipment and fishing nets.

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.

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to be next IAF chief

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to be next IAF chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

"Government has decided to appoint Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC presently Vice Chief of Air Staff as the next Chief of the Air Staff," defence ministry's principal spokesperson, said on Twitter.

Women's Safety Guide: 'Better to be paranoid than careless'

Women's Safety Guide: 'Better to be paranoid than careless'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

'The 5 to 10 minutes drive on a deserted stretch was enough to give me goosebumps; I resolved not to commit myself to any such engagements which would require me to travel alone at night in cabs.'

F1: Hamilton accepts Raikkonen's apology

F1: Hamilton accepts Raikkonen's apology

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The Mercedes driver, who fought back from last to second after being sent spinning at the third corner by Ferrari's Finn, had spoken immediately after the race of the Italian team's 'interesting tactics'.

RBI to crack whip on recovery agents, calls for restricting messaging apps

RBI to crack whip on recovery agents, calls for restricting messaging apps

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Digital lending apps extend small amounts at exorbitant rates. Payment delays invite messages to customer or close family members, often with sensitive information such as Aadhaar and PAN Card scans.

How to bring down your auto insurance cost

How to bring down your auto insurance cost

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Installing good anti-theft devices can reduce your premium by 2-3%.

US considered killing Osama with 'magic bullet'

US considered killing Osama with 'magic bullet'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The United States considered slaying terror mastermind Osama bin Laden with a just developed minute missile 'magic bullet' among the options to breach his hideout deep inside Pakistan, a new book has revealed.

Dikshit govt fails on its promise of safe transport

Dikshit govt fails on its promise of safe transport

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

The brutal gang-rape of a 23-year-old in New Delhi has brought to focus the failure of the Sheila Dikshit government in keeping its long-pending promise of safe public transport system for women and children though she has tried to pass the buck to the Centre for the tragedy.

What you MUST consider before buying a tablet PC

What you MUST consider before buying a tablet PC

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Abhijith blogs about all the geeky stuff and more at Homeforgeeks.com. He talks about the crucial things you absolutely must consider before buying a tablet PC.

India top draw for global PE investors

India top draw for global PE investors

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

PE/VC investments touched a record $11.2 billion in the first half of 2017 against $8 billion in the same period in 2016

THAT EASY! Students hijack US drone in mid-air

THAT EASY! Students hijack US drone in mid-air

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Using a technique called 'spoofing' where a signal from hackers imitates the one sent to the drone's on-board GPS, the Researchers managed to take control of a small but powerful drone in mid-air.

LG Urbane is the best-looking Android watch

LG Urbane is the best-looking Android watch

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The Android Wear watch that could give the Apple Watch a run for its money.

'App-y New Year'

'App-y New Year'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

You might love them or hate them, but you just can't ignore them.

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The Indian Railways is replacing its outdated signalling system with the latest automated train protection technologies - European Train Control System and Train Collision Avoidance System.

How India story is losing sheen with PE investors

How India story is losing sheen with PE investors

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

About 75 India-focused funds have hit the road to raise nearly $50 billion.

Airstrips for Northeast

Airstrips for Northeast

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

The move was being made considering the poor flight services in the region comprising Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim, Planning Commission member B K Chaturvedi said.

Kejriwal promises hike in fares, other sops for auto-wallahs

Kejriwal promises hike in fares, other sops for auto-wallahs

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced annual revision of auto fares based on inflation, provision for training of drivers by transport department and relaxation in some of the rules for them.

Swiss not on Easy Street but headed in right direction

Swiss not on Easy Street but headed in right direction

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Switzerland may not be on the World Cup Easy Street after a draw with mighty Brazil but coach Vladimir Petkovic said on Thursday he believes his team is headed down the right avenue as they prepare to face Serbia in a Group E clash.

US drops largest non-nuclear bomb on Islamic State

US drops largest non-nuclear bomb on Islamic State

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

The military used a GBU-43 bomb -- which weighs a staggering 9,525 kg -- and the radius from the blast is believed to more than 300 metres.

After Uri, terrorists attack army camp in J-K's Langate

After Uri, terrorists attack army camp in J-K's Langate

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

"Around 5 am, militants opened firing on an army camp at Langate in Kupwara district, which was retaliated by the alert jawans," an army official said.

Indian fishermen attacked by Lankan fishermen; Rs 6 cr nets damaged

Indian fishermen attacked by Lankan fishermen; Rs 6 cr nets damaged

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

About 30 to 40 fishermen were attacked allegedly by their Sri Lankan counterparts off Kodiakarai coast.

80% commuters prefer Ola, Uber to regular taxis

80% commuters prefer Ola, Uber to regular taxis

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

65% of respondents find surge pricing by aggregators burdensome.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

This smartwatch is to Android what the Apple Watch is to the iPhone, says Khalid Anzar.

'India is more transparent than China'

'India is more transparent than China'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Matthew M Smith, managing director, Abbott Capital, says that Indian general partners (GPs) are more willing to talk portfolios, both good and bad, in the initial meetings.

Pak drone loaded with arms shot down by BSF along IB

Pak drone loaded with arms shot down by BSF along IB

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

This is the first such incident in Jammu region when a drone carrying arms and explosives was shot down by the BSF, frustrating Pakistan's attempt to smuggle weapons into the Union Territory using the hexacopter.

Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer sentenced to life imprisonment

Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer sentenced to life imprisonment

Rediff.com5 May 2018

In March this year, Adam Purinton, 52, had pleaded guilty to the charges of murdering Kuchibhotla.

The hottest gadgets at the top electronics show

The hottest gadgets at the top electronics show

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

With 2,700 exhibitors, this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcases some of the world's hottest gadgets.

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Pegasus, which is capable of attacking both Android and iOS, has been around for three years and is considered one of the most sophisticated spyware in the market.

Jammu toll attack: Terrorists carried ready-to-use IED

Jammu toll attack: Terrorists carried ready-to-use IED

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The JeM terrorists also carried 'armoured piercing steel core ammunition' which can go through Level 3 protection bulletproof vehicles that police and other security forces use, they said. The ammunition was in large quantity and could have posed a grave threat, top police officials said.

ISRO's exclusive satellite to help MHA secure borders

ISRO's exclusive satellite to help MHA secure borders

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The move is part of recommendations made by a task force on the use of space technology in improving border management which have been accepted by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Top 9 tablet PCs under Rs 20,000

Top 9 tablet PCs under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

If you are searching for low cost tablets in India, you must be aware of the fact that most of these products come along with some truly great features, such as GPS, Wi-Fi and 3G. Therefore, the low price tags do not relate to low quality. Here, then, is a list of nine most affordable tablets that are available in India these days.

Relax norms on dropping women home: BPOs

Relax norms on dropping women home: BPOs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Facing problems in implementing the order on dropping women employees home, the BPO industry has asked Delhi Police to define night shifts, relax norms on door-step dropping and allow installation of GPS on call centre vehicles in a phased manner.

'Big Boss vs Chhota Bheem': BJP, Congress spar over data breach

'Big Boss vs Chhota Bheem': BJP, Congress spar over data breach

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Hitting out at Gandhi, the BJP said it was his party's app that was sharing user data with his friends in Singapore.

NIA releases Pakistani suspects held over Uri attack

NIA releases Pakistani suspects held over Uri attack

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

It was initially suspected that the two youths acted as guides for the Uri attackers.

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The window of one of the coaches of the Rs 100-crore train was damaged.

V-Day: Amazing gadgets your partner will LOVE

V-Day: Amazing gadgets your partner will LOVE

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale presents a list of gadgets that will fit your budget and instantly impress your bae.

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

In India, many cities lack bicycle lanes and proper pavements. This, coupled with heavily congested roads, creates a danger to cyclists. Furthermore, the low costs of bicycles may make it more economical to buy than to rent.

All's not well with hybrid cars

All's not well with hybrid cars

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Hybrids and electric cars emit high electromagnetic radiation