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Surat couple makes Rafale-themed wedding card; earns PM's praise

Surat couple makes Rafale-themed wedding card; earns PM's praise

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

In a letter sent to the Surat-based couple -- Yuvraj Pokharna and bride-to-be Sakshi Agrawal -- Modi described the content of the card as "ingenious" and asserted that it had inspired him to work even harder for the country.

Govt likely to reopen old airports

Govt likely to reopen old airports

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Slots, parking bays unavailable at major airports

LCH: Lessons For Indian Defence

LCH: Lessons For Indian Defence

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

It is baffling how the PM chose the LCH as an indigenous product to celebrate on Rashtriya Raksha Samarpan Parv, even while his Cabinet holds up manufacturing clearance for 15 LCHs on the grounds that they are not Indian enough.

Tejas jets of Flying Daggers 45 join IAF

Tejas jets of Flying Daggers 45 join IAF

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Indian Air Force on Friday raised its first squadron of the home-grown Light Combat Aircraft Tejas with the induction of two aircraft into the force at the Aircraft System Testing Establishment in Bengaluru.

ASK AJIT: Buy, Sell or Hold?

ASK AJIT: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Ajit Mishra answers reader queries on the stock market.

India's indigenous fighter jet Tejas catches Sri Lanka, Egypt attention

India's indigenous fighter jet Tejas catches Sri Lanka, Egypt attention

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The two countries are interested in the current version of the Tejas and not the upgraded one which will be rolled out later.

Ask Ajit: 'Advice for small-time investor'

Ask Ajit: 'Advice for small-time investor'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Light Combat Aircraft makes successful flight

Light Combat Aircraft makes successful flight

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

Flown by Group Captain A P Singh, the aircraft covered an altitude upto 11 km and supersonic speed of Mach 1.1, DRDO said in its release.

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A MiG-21 Bison of the IAF, piloted by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was downed during a dogfight between India and Pakistan sides on February 27 after the Balakot airstrike

Govt to sell 15-20% stake in Railway arm

Govt to sell 15-20% stake in Railway arm

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The government currently holds 87.40 per cent stake in IRCTC. To meet Sebi's public holding norm, it has to lower its stake in the company to 75 per cent.

Cong meets CVC on Rafale deal, demands registration of corruption case

Cong meets CVC on Rafale deal, demands registration of corruption case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The Congress has launched an offensive against the Bharatiya Janata Party government over the Rafale deal, alleging corruption and violation of rules by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded answers from him.

India's jet trainer debuts in Paris Air Show

India's jet trainer debuts in Paris Air Show

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

The maiden flight of IJT was preceded by a display of Dhruv highlighting its performance.

India's light combat helicopter ready for high-altitude operations

India's light combat helicopter ready for high-altitude operations

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The Light Combat Helicopter is heavily armoured to protect its two pilots from enemy fire, and has a 'stealthy' fuselage that is hard to detect with radar. Ajai Shukla reports

How Zeus Numerix will make Indian warships invisible

How Zeus Numerix will make Indian warships invisible

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Rather than going through the tedious, hit-or-miss process of physically designing hull forms and superstructures for warships and then determining how visible they are to radar, the company will simulate this process on supercomputers.

How Tejas Mark 1A won a Rs 26,000 crore order

How Tejas Mark 1A won a Rs 26,000 crore order

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The IAF has demanded five new capabilities in the Mark 1A that would give it a clear combat edge over Pakistan's entire fighter fleet, and most of China's as well.

Chetan helicopter conquers Siachen glacier

Chetan helicopter conquers Siachen glacier

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

Upgraded Chetak, christened Chetan, successfully completes hot and high altitude tests in the Siachen Glacier

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Nadal meets Rosol in revenge match; Sharapova buoyant

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Nadal meets Rosol in revenge match; Sharapova buoyant

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

French Open champion Rafael Nadal will face his 2012 Wimbledon nemesis, Lukas Rosol, on Thursday, knowing he will have to up his game to avoid another second-round exit at the hands of the Czech world number 52.

Aero India takes off on Wednesday amid Covid, buzz around 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

Aero India takes off on Wednesday amid Covid, buzz around 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

With a combination of both physical and virtual exhibition, the 13th edition of the biennial international event at Air Force Station Yelahanka will be the world's first hybrid aerospace show.

New York's Times Square resounds to 'Modi, Modi!'

New York's Times Square resounds to 'Modi, Modi!'

Rediff.com16 May 2014

NaMo supporters in New York and New Jersey step out to celebrate the BJP's election victory, reports Aseem Chhabra.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Here's your weekly digest of the most Weird, True and Funny News from the across the globe.

Govt approves purchase of fighter jets, missile systems, weapons worth Rs 38,900 cr

Govt approves purchase of fighter jets, missile systems, weapons worth Rs 38,900 cr

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The procurement will come at a cost of Rs 38,900 crore.

Nigeria seek inspiration from African Nations Cup triumph

Nigeria seek inspiration from African Nations Cup triumph

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi hopes the momentum from Saturday's 1-0 victory over Bosnia will set his side on a similar path to that they followed in winning the last African Nations Cup.

Will India buy a second foreign fighter jet?

Will India buy a second foreign fighter jet?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Production in India would be open for companies other than HAL

Modi changed Rafale contract while Parrikar was buying fish: Rahul

Modi changed Rafale contract while Parrikar was buying fish: Rahul

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

He also called out Defence Minister Nirmala Sithraman for changing her stance on revealing the cost of Rafale.

Combat jet trainer goes on show

Combat jet trainer goes on show

Rediff.com6 Feb 2005

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd will unveil a mock-up display of its Combat Air Trainer, a twin-engine home grown Advanced Jet Trainer, during the Aero India show that begins in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Wearing a tight belt can give you throat cancer

Wearing a tight belt can give you throat cancer

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Wearing a belt which is too tight can increase the risk of developing throat cancer, especially in overweight people, a new study has warned.

Meet the Jeep so beloved of the Indian Army

Meet the Jeep so beloved of the Indian Army

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

For all those auto enthusiasts who thought Mahindra have only been manufacturing Jeeps and trucks in the '90s, Timeless Mahindra offers plenty of interesting surprises, discovers Rajesh Kareka/Rediff.com.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to Buy, Hold or Exit

Ask Ajit: Stocks to Buy, Hold or Exit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Box Office: Poor opening for War Chhod Na Yaar

Box Office: Poor opening for War Chhod Na Yaar

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives box office verdict for the week.

Why Chelsea deserve top position in EPL

Why Chelsea deserve top position in EPL

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Chelsea's 3-0 win over Middlesbrough on Monday moved them seven points clear at the top with three games left and a win at West Brom will make them champions.

First indigenously overhauled Sukhoi Su-30MKI jet handed over to IAF

First indigenously overhauled Sukhoi Su-30MKI jet handed over to IAF

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a twin-jet multi-role air superiority aircraft developed by Russia's Sukhoi and built under licence by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.

'We can take on any Chinese threat without a problem'

'We can take on any Chinese threat without a problem'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Their air force is no match to ours!'

Ask Ajit: Stocks to buy, hold or exit

Ask Ajit: Stocks to buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Defence ministry, Dassault to hold talks on aircraft deal

Defence ministry, Dassault to hold talks on aircraft deal

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Amid fears of delay in the 126 combat aircraft deal, defence ministry and French Dassault Rafale will hold talks on Friday to iron out differences between them over the responsibilities to be given to the state-run HAL in the contract estimated to be worth USD 15 billion.

Congress jittery as it couldn't make money in Rafale deal: Sitharaman

Congress jittery as it couldn't make money in Rafale deal: Sitharaman

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

"They probably ran the Defence Ministry with a lot of brokers and 'dalals' in between," she said.

EPL: Keeper Alisson heads Liverpool to last-gasp victory

EPL: Keeper Alisson heads Liverpool to last-gasp victory

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker scored a stunning header in the fifth minute of stoppage-time as Liverpool snatched a 2-1 victory at the death against relegated West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Sunday.

Criminal probe in Rafale scam if we come to power: Rahul

Criminal probe in Rafale scam if we come to power: Rahul

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Congress chief urged Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to answer the questions raised by the Congress on the multi-million dollar fighter jet deal.

Russia nudges India on multi-role transport aircraft

Russia nudges India on multi-role transport aircraft

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Russia's United Aircraft Corporation, with an eye on India, has asked its Indian partner to quicken the pace of the design work for their joint production of the Multi-role Transport Airplanes.