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Maoists torch 32 vehicles on GT Road in Bihar

Maoists torch 32 vehicles on GT Road in Bihar

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Heavily armed Maoists torched 32 vehicles, including tankers and containers, on the Grand Trunk Road in Gaya district on the first day of the two-day Bihar and Jharkhand bandh called by the extremists against the killing of their woman leader.

Why migrants cycle hundreds of kms to reach home

Why migrants cycle hundreds of kms to reach home

Rediff.com12 May 2020

After five weeks of lockdown, migrant workers' patience ran out and so did the money, which forced them to leave Mumbai on bicycles.

'I Could Hear Them Beating Up Beniks And Jayaraj'

'I Could Hear Them Beating Up Beniks And Jayaraj'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

What really happened in Sathankulam, where the father-son duo of Jayaraj and Beniks died in an alleged case of police brutality, a case that has shocked India?

Sunil Mittal's $2 bn gamble on space

Sunil Mittal's $2 bn gamble on space

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bharti Global is planning to put up more satellites and has set a stiff deadline to launch commercial Internet services by October in the UK, Alaska, northern Russia and northern Europe.

UN rights chief expresses 'great concern' over CAA

UN rights chief expresses 'great concern' over CAA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

She said the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) adopted last year by India's Parliament was of 'great concern'.

Al-Qaeda operative, came to India to train Rohingyas, held in Delhi: Police

Al-Qaeda operative, came to India to train Rohingyas, held in Delhi: Police

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

A pistol of 9 mm calibre, laptop, mobile phones, USD 2,000, 13,000 in Bangladeshi currency and Indian rupees were recovered from him.

Burhan Wani's successor Zakir Musa killed in encounter

Burhan Wani's successor Zakir Musa killed in encounter

Rediff.com24 May 2019

"He was one of the oldest militant and wanted for several terror-related crimes," police told PTI.

Islamic State case: Court sends 10 accused to 12-day NIA custody

Islamic State case: Court sends 10 accused to 12-day NIA custody

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

NIA had sought 15-day custodial interrogation of the accused who were arrested from various parts of the national capital and Uttar Pradesh.

NIA files chargesheet against Islamic State recruit Arif Majeed

NIA files chargesheet against Islamic State recruit Arif Majeed

Rediff.com20 May 2015

The 23-year-old youth from Kalyan in neighbouring Thane landed in Mumbai on November 28 last year after returning from IS.

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

What worked for Hyundai in India when so many other auto manufacturers have had to eat humble pie? Pavan Lall finds out.

HP to pamper women with sleek laptops

HP to pamper women with sleek laptops

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Global information technology giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) is set to launch its special lines of products, targeting women and the youth in India.

Pak used drones to drop off arms, say Punjab cops

Pak used drones to drop off arms, say Punjab cops

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

In the first such incident reported in Punjab, drones were used to drop weapons and communication devices, among others, from across the border, an official said, adding that a half-burnt drone used in the operation was recovered from Tarn Taran.

Dish TV to install DTH services in train soon

Dish TV to install DTH services in train soon

Rediff.com26 May 2008

This move will make Dish TV, an Essel Group company, the first DTH operator to have installed their DTH services in consumer homes, cars, buses, aircraft, cruise liners and on trains. "Dish everywhere is our motto. We aim to provide our DTH services across all platforms, whether moving, flying or stationary," a senior Dish TV executive said. This move is likely to help the company market its services to the potential consumers more effectively.

All about the battle of retail brands

All about the battle of retail brands

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Festive season is the mainstay of most brick and mortar retail chains.

Sister, daughter of Farooq Abdullah released

Sister, daughter of Farooq Abdullah released

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Abdullah's sister Suraiya, his daughter Safiya and 11 other women furnished a personal bond of Rs 10,000 and surety of Rs 40,000 each under section 107 of criminal procedure code, giving an assurance that they would maintain peace, the officials said.

For Rahul, polls revolve around mom, sis, Jairam, WhatsApp

For Rahul, polls revolve around mom, sis, Jairam, WhatsApp

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Rahul feels collective decisions taken with his mother and sister helped the party in the December assembly elections. Hence, he wants to follow the same strategy for the Lok Sabha election, too.

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Modi is seen as exceptional not only on account of his acts but also owing to his style. He appears to sacrifice his life for the people -- like a fakir, a figure he came to epitomize even more in 2020 by growing a long white beard. Charisma is above accountability, and Modi has grasped these dynamics.

Vintage Beetle gets new life as electric car

Vintage Beetle gets new life as electric car

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Besides opening up the possibility of a policy that allows vintage cars retrofitted with electric batteries to ply on roads, this also gives a clue to how cars older than 15 years that are banned can be valued again by a similar conversion to EVs, says Ritwik Sharma.

BEL, Anna Varsity build Patang, a drone with 2-km zoom range

BEL, Anna Varsity build Patang, a drone with 2-km zoom range

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The unmanned aerial vehicle has been developed for surveillance and broadcasting and is ready for commercialisation.

NIA arrests DU professor Hany Babu in Bhima Koregaon case

NIA arrests DU professor Hany Babu in Bhima Koregaon case

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Hany Babu Musaliyarveettil Tharayil, 54, a resident of Gautam Buddha Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, is an associate professor in the Department of English

LeT, Hizb terrorists, CRPF jawan killed in gunbattle near Srinagar

LeT, Hizb terrorists, CRPF jawan killed in gunbattle near Srinagar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The encounter broke out after three motorcycle-borne terrorists opened fire on CRPF personnel posted at a mobile checking unit in Shalteng in Parampora, officials said. The captured terrorist is Umar Fayyaz of the Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK), he said.

The Kashmir blockade that has gone into Day 50

The Kashmir blockade that has gone into Day 50

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The Valley, which was brought under a virtual curfew with communication networks snapped on August 5 after the government abrogated special status to Jammu and Kashmir, has seen little difference in the last seven weeks as public transport is still not available and schools waiting for students to collect assignments.

J&K: 5 terrorists killed in encounter; civilian killed in protests

J&K: 5 terrorists killed in encounter; civilian killed in protests

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

5 terrorists to LeT and Hizbul were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of J&K.

The chinks in India's arbitration laws

The chinks in India's arbitration laws

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Treaty

Al Badr militant killed in J&K

Al Badr militant killed in J&K

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

An AK rifle along with four magazines and a mobile phone were recovered from the slain militant.

Karti to be subjected to 3 more days of custodial interrogation

Karti to be subjected to 3 more days of custodial interrogation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

His answer to every question was, "I am politically victimised", the CBI said.

Subrata Roy gets AC room, phone, laptops at Tihar jail

Subrata Roy gets AC room, phone, laptops at Tihar jail

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Jailed chief of Sahara conglomerate Subrata Roy has once again been provided with an AC conference room with services like Internet and video-conferencing at the Tihar prison as per a Supreme court order to complete negotiations for raising funds for his bail.

The world's largest Starbucks is now open

The world's largest Starbucks is now open

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

Step inside the coffee wonderland.

Kanimozhi, A Raja, 15 others acquitted in 2G scam

Kanimozhi, A Raja, 15 others acquitted in 2G scam

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The court said a 'scam was created when there was none'.

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Modi announced a USD 14-million grant for community development projects in the Caricom and another USD 150 million line of credit for solar, renewable energy and climate- change related projects, a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

GFA shoots down AFC claim, says no evidence

Modi faces terror threat but no change in campaign plans

Modi faces terror threat but no change in campaign plans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Security is a worry but the Gujarat chief minister will continue is campaign ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

Renault to stop selling diesel vehicles in India from 2020

Renault to stop selling diesel vehicles in India from 2020

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The company, which unveiled its compact multi-purpose vehicle Triber in India, is bringing the MPV only in petrol engine option as part of the strategy even as it prepares to introduce electric vehicles in the near future.

Germany keeper Neuer set for comeback against Austria

Germany keeper Neuer set for comeback against Austria

Rediff.com29 May 2018

World Cup winner Neuer, who has been the Germany number one for more than eight years, has not played a single official game since breaking a bone in his foot back in September but Koepke said he was fully on track for the tournament in Russia.

Hizbul chief's son saved by security forces in Pampore attack

Hizbul chief's son saved by security forces in Pampore attack

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Mueen, who works as an Information Technology manager at Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute, Pampore was offering late afternoon prayers with colleagues when three militants entered the campus on Saturday.

2 held for 'trying to topple' Raj govt as Gehlot attacks BJP

2 held for 'trying to topple' Raj govt as Gehlot attacks BJP

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

"BJP leaders are playing the game at the behest of central leaders. MLAs were offered money... Rs 10 crore in advance and Rs 15 crore after the government is toppled," the chief minister alleged and added that the BJP wants to convert the state's politics into a goat market, 'bakra mandi'.

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Kerala top the list of state-wise break-up of repatriation requests with 25,246, followed by 6,617 from Tamil Nadu and 4,341 from Maharashtra. A total of 3,715 people from Uttar Pradesh requested for evacuation, 3,320 from Rajasthan, 2,796 from Telangana and, 2,786 from Karnataka.

Virus Made Us Love the Internet Again

Virus Made Us Love the Internet Again

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The wave of enthusiasm for digital technology had faded as we'd grown more and more worried about what smartphones and social media were doing to society and to us as individuals. Now that switchback ride between hopes for the technology and fear of it seemed to have taken us on another upward path, as the virus made us fall back in love with it. Read on for an intriguing excerpt from Rory Cellan-Jones's Always On: Hope And Fear In The Social Smartphone Era.

WhatsApp: Israeli spyware used to snoop on Indian journalists

WhatsApp: Israeli spyware used to snoop on Indian journalists

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

These users span across four continents and included diplomats, political dissidents, journalists and senior government officials.

J-K Sarpanch, Panch to get security, insurance cover

J-K Sarpanch, Panch to get security, insurance cover

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

This assurance was given by home minister Amit Shah to a delegation of sarpanch and panch from Jammu and Kashmir who met him on Tuesday.