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What Boeing wants to supply IAF, navy

What Boeing wants to supply IAF, navy

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Boeing is pressing hard to win the Indian Navy contract for 57 aircraft carrier-borne fighters. It could offer the Super Hornet in the ongoing IAF procurement of 114 medium fighters; its upgraded F-15EX fighter also on the list.

Jolt to Himachal Cong ahead of polls as working prez Mahajan joins BJP

Jolt to Himachal Cong ahead of polls as working prez Mahajan joins BJP

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

He joined the BJP in the presence of Union minister Piyush Goyal and lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for providing a "strong government".

Dimple's Smile Says It All

Dimple's Smile Says It All

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Thursday was the day results from the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections and by-elections in Bihar, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh were out, so what were some of our leaders up to?

The Only Thing Aparshakti Wants To Change In His Life

The Only Thing Aparshakti Wants To Change In His Life

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'Much as I feel on top of the world after being a part of a special series like Jubilee, I would say my biggest achievement so far has been spreading happiness around.'

Himachal Congress leaves it to high command to name CM

Himachal Congress leaves it to high command to name CM

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said the views of the newly-elected MLAs in Himachal Pradesh were being sought to bring out a consensus on who will be their leader.

'After divorce, I shut myself in my flat for 3 years'

'After divorce, I shut myself in my flat for 3 years'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'Then, one fine morning, I returned to my first love.' 'All the top directors of the time were waiting for me.' 'In one day, I signed 12 films.' 'Prosenjit Chatterjee was back!'

Admiral Gorshkov to join Indian Navy by 2008-end

Admiral Gorshkov to join Indian Navy by 2008-end

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Top-line MiG-29 aircraft will be inducted along with the carrier to augment the air arm of the Navy.

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Stars Dazzle At Amazon Party!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

It's raining movies and Web series on the Amazon Prime Video platform!

Cong to pick Himachal CM today, the frontrunners are...

Cong to pick Himachal CM today, the frontrunners are...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

With the Congress emerging victorious in Himachal Pradesh, state party president Pratibha Singh is considered a key frontrunner for the chief minister's post, closely followed by former party chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu and outgoing Congress Legislature Party leader Mukesh Agnihotri.

Body of missing MiG-29 pilot found 11 days after crash

Body of missing MiG-29 pilot found 11 days after crash

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The Indian Navy deployed nine warships, 14 aircraft and a number of fast interceptor craft as part of the search and rescue mission to locate Commander Singh.

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

As we enjoy his thrilling The Night Manager series, Deepa Gahlot looks at 10 Anil Kapoor films on OTT that shows off his versatility and star power.

Boeing to build Super Hornets in India

Boeing to build Super Hornets in India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Along with HAL, Boeing intends to involve the Mahindra Group in building Super Hornets in India.

Stunning photos from Indo-French Naval exercise

Stunning photos from Indo-French Naval exercise

Rediff.com14 May 2019

An impressive flypast consisting of four Rafale, five MiG 29-Ks and one Hawkeye was witnessed by Vice Admiral P Ajit Kumar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command, Alexandre Ziegler, the French Ambassador to India and nine French Navy dignitaries on board the French Carrier Charles De Gaulle.

The 20 Best Romances On OTT

The 20 Best Romances On OTT

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

After a dry, dreadful, spell of darkness and desolation, it looks like Bollywood love stories are ready to rock the silver screen again.

Wanted: Aircraft Carrier To Confront China

Wanted: Aircraft Carrier To Confront China

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

In New Delhi's corridors of power, debate continues on whether the navy even needs a third aircraft carrier.

Will India get 3rd aircraft carrier?

Will India get 3rd aircraft carrier?

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Costing Rs 500 billion, the INS Vishal will be the Indian military's single most expensive defence platform.

Navy's action-packed prep ahead of fleet review

Navy's action-packed prep ahead of fleet review

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Visakhapatnam is buzzing with excitement as residents have been thronging every available vantage point, parks and footpaths to witness the ongoing rehearsals for the international fleet review.

Why Is Priyanka Running So Fast?

Why Is Priyanka Running So Fast?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday, December 12.

MiG 29K crashes in Goa naval base, civilian flights disrupted

MiG 29K crashes in Goa naval base, civilian flights disrupted

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The trainee pilot managed to eject safely from the aircraft, which caught fire.

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

If China And India Go To War At Sea...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The coming together of the Quad and the Australia-UK-US grouping would be a formidable adversary, moving toward the creation of a 'thousand ship navy' that reins in the PLA navy in the Indo-Pacific.

Nearly 66% polling in Himachal as voters brave cold

Nearly 66% polling in Himachal as voters brave cold

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

The highest polling of 72.35 per cent was recorded in Sirmour district followed by 68.48 per cent in Solan and 67.67 per cent in Una and 67.5 per cent in Lahaul and Spiti. The high-altitude district of Lahaul and Spiti had recorded 21.95 per cent, the lowest, till 1 pm, but polling was brisk as the sun came out.

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday and Tuesday.

Right-wing outfit holds protest to rename Qutub Minar to Vishnu Stambh

Right-wing outfit holds protest to rename Qutub Minar to Vishnu Stambh

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The protestors chanted 'Jai Shri Ram', recited the Hanuman Chalisa and displayed placards reading "Qutub Minar should be called Vishnu Stambha", after the Hindu God Vishnu.

SEE: Armed forces salute India's COVID-19 warriors

SEE: Armed forces salute India's COVID-19 warriors

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Several activities like fly-pasts, flashing warship lights and other displays by the Indian army bands were included in Sunday's spectacular show across the country.

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 watchable cop shows.

Don't blame our tech for your Sukhois crashing: Russia to India

Don't blame our tech for your Sukhois crashing: Russia to India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Russia on Monday said there was no glitches on the part of Russian technology in India's front line combat aircraft Sukhoi-30 fleet which was cleared for flying last month after being grounded for nearly a month following a crash.

What's HOT on the OTT menu

What's HOT on the OTT menu

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Variety is the spice of life and the greatest USP of OTT platforms. Sukanya Verma points out all the wonderful stuff to choose from this week's mix.

Extraction review

Extraction review

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'Stripped of all humour and heft, Chris Hemsworth's Tyler Rake is Thor sans the thunder,' declares Sukanya Verma.

Misses, waits and progress in naval missiles

Misses, waits and progress in naval missiles

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, formerly the Admiral Gorshkov, expected to join the Indian Navy later this year, is already late by five years and its price has risen three-fold, from $947 million (about Rs 5,735 crore) in 2004 to $2.3 billion (Rs 13,928.8 crore) today.

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is new Himachal CM; Pratibha supporters protest

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is new Himachal CM; Pratibha supporters protest

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Sukhu, the 58-year-old MLA from Nadaun in Hamirpur district, was elected the the CLP leader and will take oath as chief minister Sunday, the party said.

Meet Bollywood's NEW BFFs

Meet Bollywood's NEW BFFs

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Ishika Mohan Motwane, Mini Mathur, Sayani Gupta take a trip to Andretta, Himachal Pradesh.

Navy tracks 7 Chinese warships operating in Indian Ocean

Navy tracks 7 Chinese warships operating in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The deployment seems to be more than what is needed.

Amid LAC row, Navy's P-8Is deployed in Ladakh; MiG-29Ks to move North

Amid LAC row, Navy's P-8Is deployed in Ladakh; MiG-29Ks to move North

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The sources said the military brass is considering deploying Indian Navy's MiG-29K fighter jets in a couple of air bases in the northern sector as part of efforts to bring in tri-services synergy in dealing with national security challenges.

What Nishikant Kamat was really like

What Nishikant Kamat was really like

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Subhash K Jha remembers a decent, kind, gentle person, who didn't quite get his due.

Second phase of Malabar exercise concludes

Second phase of Malabar exercise concludes

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

While the first phase of the 24th edition of the Malabar exercise was conducted in Bay of Bengal from November 3-6, the second phase was conducted in the Arabian Sea from November 17-20, said a statement by the Indian Navy.

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

'Indians faced discrimination in Ukraine'

'Indians faced discrimination in Ukraine'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'The Ukrainian soldiers were cordial to Nigerians and others but were harsh on Indians'

From mountains to seas, India celebrates Yoga Day

From mountains to seas, India celebrates Yoga Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Brimming with excitement and energy, thousands of people across the country gathered in large numbers at various parks and public squares to mark the third International Day of Yoga.

Why is Ananya Going CRAY?

Why is Ananya Going CRAY?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Kriti learns pottery... Anil Kapoor tries archery... Prateik is into boxing...

INS Vikrant : 12 years late, 13 times the cost

INS Vikrant : 12 years late, 13 times the cost

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The MiG29K and MiG29KUB, the aircraft carrier's primary fighters, spent more time in the hangar than in the air, with fleet serviceability remaining below 50 per cent, reports Ajai Shukla.