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'India's Cheetah project on track, but that doesn't mean...'

'India's Cheetah project on track, but that doesn't mean...'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

'At the moment, there are no challenges to the Cheetah Project. If there are any challenges in the future, these will be addressed as we go forward'

Kerala church sets up tribunal to try priest's anti-ecclesial activities

Kerala church sets up tribunal to try priest's anti-ecclesial activities

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The bishop, in his order, alleged that though Puthiyaparambil was appointed as vicar of a local church, he didn't accept the appointment and suddenly left after publishing a note on social media.

SC shields Hyderabad University professor from Manipur complaints

SC shields Hyderabad University professor from Manipur complaints

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered no coercive steps shall be taken for two weeks against Hyderabad University professor Kham Khan Suan Hausing over two complaints lodged against him in strife-torn Manipur.

Taiwan remains a flashpoint as Biden, Xi agree to mend ties

Taiwan remains a flashpoint as Biden, Xi agree to mend ties

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The United States-China Summit meeting concluded at a sprawling mansion in Woodside, California with Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping agreeing to work towards ensuring that the differences between the two countries remain manageable and the relations do not derail.

Shami in trouble again: Wife moves SC over dowry, affair charges

Shami in trouble again: Wife moves SC over dowry, affair charges

Rediff.com3 May 2023

She alleges that Shami demanded dowry and was involved in extra-marital affairs during BCCI tours.

US Senate panel raps China, backs India on Arunachal Pradesh

US Senate panel raps China, backs India on Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Less than a month after the historic visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, a Congressional senatorial Committee has passed a resolution recognising Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India.

Hamas and Putin represent different threats, but...: Biden

Hamas and Putin represent different threats, but...: Biden

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Biden said over a year later Russian President Vladimir Putin has "failed and he continues to fail".

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1666, Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji escaped from the Agra Fort, one of the most miraculous escapes in India's history.

Manipur is our 'jigar ka tukda', Modi says in Lok Sabha

Manipur is our 'jigar ka tukda', Modi says in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Describing the northeastern region as a "piece of one's heart", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said there will be no let-up in efforts to restore peace in Manipur, which will soon walk the path of progress once again.

Manipur violence first, says SC, refuses to hear of other states now

Manipur violence first, says SC, refuses to hear of other states now

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday described the violence perpetrated against women in strife-torn Manipur as of "unprecedented magnitude" and refused to consider a plea on similar alleged incidents in opposition-ruled states, such as West Bengal, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Kerala.

Women's bill: No OBC quota could spoil the party for BJP

Women's bill: No OBC quota could spoil the party for BJP

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's move to get reservation for women in legislatures promises to shape the political discourse ahead of key state polls and Lok Sabha elections, and a parliamentary approval to the long-contested proposal will be used by the Bharatiya Janata Party to burnish his credentials as a decisive leader.

In open letter, Meitei diaspora urges Modi to restore peace in Manipur

In open letter, Meitei diaspora urges Modi to restore peace in Manipur

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Over 1,300 people signed the open letter within 48 hours, which was submitted to the Prime Minister's Office on Monday.

Modi surname case: SC to hear Rahul's plea on July 21

Modi surname case: SC to hear Rahul's plea on July 21

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Mishra agreed to hear the plea after senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Gandhi, sought listing of the appeal on July 21 or July 24.

Tell us problem, it would be taken care of: Nadda to CM Sukhu

Tell us problem, it would be taken care of: Nadda to CM Sukhu

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

All efforts should be on relief, restoration and rehabilitation, Nadda told reporters in Shimla after visiting the rain-affected areas of Poanta in Sirmaur and Shimla town.

Prof who quit Ashoka says varsity never censored him

Prof who quit Ashoka says varsity never censored him

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Balakrishnan, a full professor in the economics department who joined the private university in 2015, on Saturday wrote to Ashoka University Chancellor Rudrangshu Mukherjee and board of trustees chairperson Pramath Raj Sinha explaining his reasons for his resignation.

Cong chief Kharge to host maiden INDIA meet at RS office on Thursday

Cong chief Kharge to host maiden INDIA meet at RS office on Thursday

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

According to the sources, the meeting will be held at 10 am on Thursday in the chamber of Rajya Sabha LoP.

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

Biden commits support to Israel, but says Palestinians need aid

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Biden, in his call with Netanyahu, updated him on US military support and reiterated his warning against anyone seeking to expand the conflict, according to a readout of the call.

The Legend Of Squadron Leader Tubby Devayya

The Legend Of Squadron Leader Tubby Devayya

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Today, he lies in an unknown grave in a corner of a farmer's field in Pakistan, having given his all for his country. A riveting excerpt from Ian Cardozo's Beyond Fear: True Stories on Life in the Indian Armed Forces.

Mumbai Diaries 2 Review: Too Dramatic!

Mumbai Diaries 2 Review: Too Dramatic!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Season two once again goes for dramatic overkill despite the spine-chilling gravity of the true events it is based on, observes Mayur Sanap.

Will BUCHA Victims Ever Get Justice?

Will BUCHA Victims Ever Get Justice?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Ukraine has alleged that Russian soldiers killed hundred of civilians during the Russian occupation of the Ukrainian town of Bucha and other cities and towns.

Our Biopics Are Bad, But There's Hope

Our Biopics Are Bad, But There's Hope

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

I do have a dream biopic. It has as its subject Renu Saluja, the cosmically gifted editor, with a special focus on the Vidhu Vinod Chopra-Saluja-Sudhir Mishra love story, says Sreehari Nair.

Rail Accidents Surged By 37% In 2022-2023

Rail Accidents Surged By 37% In 2022-2023

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

In 2021, the Railways boasted of a historic feat -- no passenger deaths in train accidents in two years. However, the derailment of the Bikaner-Guwahati Express in 2022 brought the Railways back to its forgetful past.

Starving To Go To Heaven

Starving To Go To Heaven

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Forensic experts and homicide detectives in Kenya has a difficult task on their hands, to rescue people who themselves choose to starve to go to heaven.

Narasimha Rao carried his nuclear secrets to his grave

Narasimha Rao carried his nuclear secrets to his grave

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

'If Rao had, in fact, given a word to President Clinton in 1994 that India would not test, he would not have encouraged Vajpayee to test. The note, said to have been handed over to Vajpayee by Rao with the words, 'Now is the time to accomplish my unfinished task' may not have been a reference to nuclear tests at all,' says T P Sreenivasan.

Uddhav goes to SC again over Shinde MLAs' disqualification

Uddhav goes to SC again over Shinde MLAs' disqualification

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Shiv Sena (UBT) has once again knocked on the doors of the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Maharashtra assembly speaker to expeditiously adjudicate the disqualification petitions filed against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and other Sena MLAs, who had tied up with the Bharatiya Janata Party to form a new government in June 2022, in a time-bound manner.

AAP leader says pre-poll tie-up with like-minded parties needed

AAP leader says pre-poll tie-up with like-minded parties needed

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

He told PTI in an interview that parties that are still thinking of 'being the leader' of a possible united front against the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls have not understood the gravity of the situation at all.

Crematoriums, graveyards in Morbi witness influx of dead bodies

Crematoriums, graveyards in Morbi witness influx of dead bodies

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Sajid Piludia of Morbi's biggest graveyard for Sunni Muslims said nearly 40 members of the Muslim community lost their lives in the incident.

Rift in Haryana BJP, senior leader threatens to quit

Rift in Haryana BJP, senior leader threatens to quit

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party leader Birender Singh on Monday threatened to quit the party if does not sever ties with the Jannayak Janta Party, which he accused of indulging in rampant corruption in the state.

Joshimath land subsidence mainly due to NTPC's hydel project: Experts

Joshimath land subsidence mainly due to NTPC's hydel project: Experts

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

They said rampant infrastructure development without a plan is making the fragile Himalayan ecosystem even more vulnerable to the effects of climate change which acts as a force-multiplier.

Complaint against Raghav Chadha sent to privileges committee

Complaint against Raghav Chadha sent to privileges committee

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday referred the complaints of four MPs, who accused Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha of proposing their name in a House panel without their consent in violation of rules, to the privileges committee to examine and investigate the matter.

Modiji Is Coming To Mumbai, So...

Modiji Is Coming To Mumbai, So...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The Pradhan Sevak will be in Maximum City on Thursday, January 19, to inaugurate a couple of Metro projects, so Maharashtra CM Eknath Shambhaji Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Ganghadharrao Fadnavis have got cracking.

China Knows India Has Stolen A March

China Knows India Has Stolen A March

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

China has signalled that it will prevent India from assuming leadership of the Global South, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Bilkis Bano case: SC says govts shouldn't be selective in remission

Bilkis Bano case: SC says govts shouldn't be selective in remission

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

"Why are our jails overcrowded? Why is the the policy of remission being applied selectively?"

Bengal flood situation grave, death toll rises to 17

Bengal flood situation grave, death toll rises to 17

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Flood situation in West Bengal's six districts remain unchanged, even as the death toll rose to 17 with reports of eight more deaths from different districts on Friday.

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan to set up India final

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan to set up India final

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4 match played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo on Thursday.

In letter to PM Modi, Danish Ali demands 'suitable punishment' to Bidhuri

In letter to PM Modi, Danish Ali demands 'suitable punishment' to Bidhuri

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

In a letter to the prime minister, Ali also demanded that he be provided enhanced security in view of an "escalation of threats" against him.

Want To Send Your Car To The Graveyard?

Want To Send Your Car To The Graveyard?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

One of the challenges for those car graves is that Indian owners often find markets for their old cars rather than send them to scrapyards.

Akasa Air in 'state of crisis' as 40 pilots suddenly resign

Akasa Air in 'state of crisis' as 40 pilots suddenly resign

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The fledgling Akasa Air has told the Delhi high court it is in a "state of crisis" following the "sudden and abrupt" resignation of over 40 pilots who left the airline without serving the mandatory notice period. The airline and its CEO Vinay Dube approached the high court with their petition on September 14, seeking a direction to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to take coercive action against these pilots for their "irresponsible actions". The high court has fixed the plea for hearing on Friday.

Kamal Haasan urges Oppn to reconsider boycott of new Parl inauguration

Kamal Haasan urges Oppn to reconsider boycott of new Parl inauguration

Rediff.com27 May 2023

India's new home needs all its family members to reside in it, he said. He said he believed in participatory democracy and hence call upon all opposition parties who have chosen to boycott the event to reconsider it.

SC collegium revealing IB/RAW reports will have implication: Rijiju

SC collegium revealing IB/RAW reports will have implication: Rijiju

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said it was a "matter of grave concern" that certain portions of sensitive reports of the Intelligence Bureau and Research and Analysis Wing were put in public domain by the Supreme Court collegium.