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Don't look down! Terror at 3,500 feet as glass walkway cracks in China

Don't look down! Terror at 3,500 feet as glass walkway cracks in China

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Visitors were seen running and screaming in panic as they saw the damage on the U-shaped path at Yuntaishan Scenic Park.

Over 120 warships deployed in Indian Ocean Region: CDS

Over 120 warships deployed in Indian Ocean Region: CDS

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

In an address at the Global Dialogue Security Forum, he underlined the need for India to put greater focus on having strong bilateral, trilateral and multilateral arrangements with like-minded countries to maximise its strategic leverage in the region.

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.

RBI pegs Q4 retail inflation at 6.5%

RBI pegs Q4 retail inflation at 6.5%

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

On food inflation, RBI said it is likely to soften from the high levels registered in December and the decline is expected to become more pronounced during the fourth quarter of this fiscal as onion prices ease following arrivals of late kharif and rabi harvests.

Beware China's ability to strike beyond the battlefield

Beware China's ability to strike beyond the battlefield

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Future conflict will involve bypassing of frontiers to strike at critical vulnerabilities directly and in the hinterland at the appropriate time, explains Lieutenant General Anil Chait (retd), who served as chief of the Integrated Defence Staff and Central Army Commander.

Chinese Chequers on LAC is Not for the Faint-hearted

Chinese Chequers on LAC is Not for the Faint-hearted

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Indian Army has shown it can face down the PLA, but is too often held back by a political leadership that lacks boldness, asserts Ajai Shukla.

'Our space mission failure rate is only 5%, when it is 10% globally'

'Our space mission failure rate is only 5%, when it is 10% globally'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

'ISRO is resilient enough to spring back and come with a solution quickly.'

IAF's 10-year roadmap for enhancing aerial prowess

IAF's 10-year roadmap for enhancing aerial prowess

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The IAF commanders held detailed deliberations on the border row with China in eastern Ladakh, key short-term and long-term security challenges facing the nation and on the complex geo-political power play in India's neighbourhood.

Pak withdraws extension given to Bajwa after SC order

Pak withdraws extension given to Bajwa after SC order

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Reacting to the embarrassing development, Khan chaired an emergency Cabinet meeting and took back the notification to extend services of General Bajwa.

Baby No. 4 for Cristiano Ronaldo. Congratulate him!

Baby No. 4 for Cristiano Ronaldo. Congratulate him!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo became a father for the fourth time after girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez gave birth to a baby girl Alana Martina.

Political violence hits Karachi, journalist killed

Political violence hits Karachi, journalist killed

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

A reporter of Geo television channel was gunned down by unidentified persons in Karachi on Friday. Wali Babar was returning home from work when he was intercepted by some people in a car and gunned down from close range in the Liaquatabad area of the city.Pehlwan Goth has been in the grip of violence for the past three days after three people with political affiliations were killed, stirring unrest in the area. Firing continued in the area on Friday.

Imran Khan's party wins 8 seats in Gilgit-Baltistan polls; Opposition says election 'stolen'

Imran Khan's party wins 8 seats in Gilgit-Baltistan polls; Opposition says election 'stolen'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

India has slammed Pakistan for its decision to hold elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and said any action to alter the status of the militarily-occupied region has no legal basis.

Pak forces foil terror attack on Karachi naval dockyard

Pak forces foil terror attack on Karachi naval dockyard

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

A major terrorist attack on the Pakistan naval dockyard in Karachi was foiled by security forces who killed two militants and captured four others, a top naval official said on Monday.

Twitter showing Ladakh in China a criminal offence: Lekhi

Twitter showing Ladakh in China a criminal offence: Lekhi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Microblogging site Twitter's explanations to a parliamentary panel on showing Ladakh as part of China are inadequate and the act amounts to criminal offence attracting imprisonment of seven years, committee chairman Meenakshi Lekhi said on Wednesday.

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.

2 Indian High Commission staffers released by Pak police

2 Indian High Commission staffers released by Pak police

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

A BMW car hit a pedestrian who was walking on the city's Embassy Road at around 8am and attempted to flee, Geo News reported quoting some eyewitnesses.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's judicial custody extended

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's judicial custody extended

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Saeed's arrest is also being seen as a pressure on Pakistan in connection with its commitment to the Financial Act Task Force whose next deadline is in October.

Prez honours helicopter unit that stalled Pathankot terrorists

Prez honours helicopter unit that stalled Pathankot terrorists

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The 125 Helicopter Squadron (Gladiators) since its formation in November 1983 has enhanced its operational capability over the years and earned accolades for its valour and strike capabilities when deployed internally as well as abroad.

'Chinese dragon has the Indian tiger by the tail'

'Chinese dragon has the Indian tiger by the tail'

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'The immediate attempt by China is to get its way and gain territory through small steps without having a full-scale war.'

Military action will cost China dearly

Military action will cost China dearly

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'India should be adequately prepared for further Chinese mis-adventures at any time in the next few years.'

'We will sacrifice our lives for our mother Ganga'

'We will sacrifice our lives for our mother Ganga'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'The present government swears by Hinduism. But we lost three of our sants during earlier BJP regimes.'

These wildlife pics will take your breath away

These wildlife pics will take your breath away

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Nat Geo nature photographer of the year Varun Aditya shares some of his best pictures.

Pak court allows India to appoint lawyer for Kulbhushan Jadhav

Pak court allows India to appoint lawyer for Kulbhushan Jadhav

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The judge said that the Indian government or Jadhav may reconsider their decision pertaining to the review petition. "India and Kulbhushan Jadhav should once again be extended an offer to appoint a legal representative" for the death row prisoner, he added.

GSPC's partner downplays gas find

GSPC's partner downplays gas find

Rediff.com29 Jun 2005

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi claims to have made India's largest-ever gas discovery but his Canadian partner firm GeoGlobal Resources downplayed the find saying it was premature to quantify reserves.

Pak court forms 2-member bench to hear Jadhav's case

Pak court forms 2-member bench to hear Jadhav's case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The bench comprising Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Athar Minallah and his fellow judge Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb would take up the government plea on Monday, the Pakistani media, including the Geo News, reported.

Should Women Fight Wars?

Should Women Fight Wars?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Should we be exposing our women volunteers to the barbarity of actual combat?

US, aided by Pakistan, DESTROYED Afghanistan

US, aided by Pakistan, DESTROYED Afghanistan

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The US has the distinction of destroying a flawed but functioning State thrice since 1979. Pakistan has been their constant accomplice, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Athiya, Sush, Bips rock it in black!

Athiya, Sush, Bips rock it in black!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Take a look at how celebs swore by black at the GeoSpa AsiaSpa India Awards.

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'Surprised by the absence of any sloganeering or even mild protest in an ambience so free and self-regulated, I asked a friend from Delhi whether he too, with sharp political antenna, was surprised at how smooth and easy going everything was,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

Why BECA when we have NavIC?

Why BECA when we have NavIC?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'The goal seems to be that we do not invest further in our system to make our system more accurate and more reliable or more global in reach,' an ISRO source tells Shivanand Kanavi.

Avoid actions that complicate situation: Rajnath at ASEAN meet

Avoid actions that complicate situation: Rajnath at ASEAN meet

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

In a veiled reference to China's aggressive military behaviour, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said exercising self-restraint in the conduct of activities and avoiding actions that may further complicate situation will go a long way in bringing sustained regional peace.

Digital parenting: 10 tips to keep your kids safe

Digital parenting: 10 tips to keep your kids safe

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Be always alert and watchful about what your kids are doing online. Instead of spying on them secretly, try to involve them in the process of keeping them safe from predators.

India ready to face full spectrum of war: CDS Rawat

India ready to face full spectrum of war: CDS Rawat

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The former Chief of Army Staff said India faces the most complex threats and challenges spanning a full spectrum of possible conflict -- from nuclear to sub-conventional -- but asserted that the armed forces are ready to deal with them.

Bird Group's ambitious plan to grab Air India's ground handling arm

Bird Group's ambitious plan to grab Air India's ground handling arm

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The promoter-brothers, distant cousins to IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia, are eyeing Air India's ground handling subsidiary to augment their aviation services business even as they make a big play in EVs.

Kasab, others trained in Karachi for 45 days

Kasab, others trained in Karachi for 45 days

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Mohammad Ajmal Kasab, the captured terrorist in the 26/11 attacks, has revealed that he and the nine other terrorists were confined to a house in Karachi for 45 days, where Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Abu Hamza taught them how to navigate a boat.

RBI's balance sheet expands by 30% in 2019-20

RBI's balance sheet expands by 30% in 2019-20

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The balance sheet of the Reserve Bank plays a critical role in the functioning of the country's economy.

Army developing ways to deal with drone threats: Gen Naravane

Army developing ways to deal with drone threats: Gen Naravane

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Easy availability of drones has increased the complexity of security challenges and the Indian military is developing capabilities to effectively deal with the threats, be it from State-sponsored elements or by states themselves, Army Chief Gen M M Naravane said on Thursday.

VOTE: Pak says it may use nukes. Should India be worried?

VOTE: Pak says it may use nukes. Should India be worried?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Should India be worried? Tell us what you think.

Senior Indian diplomat meets Jadhav in Pakistan

Senior Indian diplomat meets Jadhav in Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Jadhav, a retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April 2017. Weeks later, India approached the ICJ against Pakistan for denial of consular access to Jadhav and to challenge the death sentence.

PIX: Jacqueline, Aditi mingle with Rekha

PIX: Jacqueline, Aditi mingle with Rekha

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The gorgeous ladies were at their fashionable best.