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Heavy rains likely as 'Maha' hits Guj coast on Nov 7

Heavy rains likely as 'Maha' hits Guj coast on Nov 7

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The cyclone would bring light to moderate rains at most places and 'heavy to very heavy downpour' at some places on November 6.

Review: Gullak 4: Pleasant Watch

Review: Gullak 4: Pleasant Watch

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

The new season coasts along on the simple anecdotes that make up the piggy bank of family lore; the performances are as wonderful as before, but the sharpness of humour is starting to dull a bit, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Nuclear Has To Get Into Achche Din'

'Nuclear Has To Get Into Achche Din'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Chinese are going bang, bang, bang building 30-35 reactors.' 'We should announce a programme of 50 new reactors and show that we mean business on the ground and not just announcements.'

Cyclone Biparjoy: Storm to intensify in 12 hours

Cyclone Biparjoy: Storm to intensify in 12 hours

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

'Very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy at 2330 hrs IST of 9th June over east-central Arabian Sea near lat 16.0N & long 67.4E. Likely to intensify further & move north-northeastwards during the next 24hrs,' the IMD said in a tweet.

Cyclone Tej brewing in Arabian sea, predicts IMD

Cyclone Tej brewing in Arabian sea, predicts IMD

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

This would be the second cyclonic storm in the Arabian Sea this year.

Sindhu named India's flag-bearer for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Sindhu named India's flag-bearer for Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The opening ceremony will be held on April 4.

Can Navy Counter China In Indian Ocean?

Can Navy Counter China In Indian Ocean?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

New Delhi's regional partners in restraining a belligerent China -- primarily the US, Japan, Australia and Singapore -- would like the Indian Navy to lock down the Indian Ocean Region, while the other partners can focus on deterring the PLA (navy) in the South China Sea, explains Ajai Shukla.

Drugs worth Rs 600 crore recovered from Pakistani boat

Drugs worth Rs 600 crore recovered from Pakistani boat

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The Indian Navy and the Coast Guard intercepted a boat off the Porbandar coast on Monday that came from Pakistan.

India contacts Iran to free 17 citizens onboard ship seized by Tehran

India contacts Iran to free 17 citizens onboard ship seized by Tehran

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Sources are in touch with Iranian authorities through diplomatic channels, both in Tehran and in Delhi.

Monsoon expected to hit Kerala, Northeast a day early on Thursday

Monsoon expected to hit Kerala, Northeast a day early on Thursday

Rediff.com30 May 2024

On May 15, the weather office had announced the onset of monsoon over Kerala by May 31.

Indian-Americans among 14 charged in $53-mn Covid relief fund fraud

Indian-Americans among 14 charged in $53-mn Covid relief fund fraud

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

This case is the largest investigated by the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Fraud Task Force to date, US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton said in a press release.

Deputy chiefs, command heads may now clear small defence projects

Deputy chiefs, command heads may now clear small defence projects

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

For the first time, the government on Wednesday delegated financial powers for capital procurement projects worth up to Rs 200 crore to armed forces officials below the level of vice chiefs to help them meet emerging security challenges, officials said.

Kerala coast on high alert after intel report on IS boat

Kerala coast on high alert after intel report on IS boat

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Coastal police stations and police chiefs have been alerted about suspicious vessels.

30,000 shifted ahead of Biparjoy, Army, NDRF plan relief measures

30,000 shifted ahead of Biparjoy, Army, NDRF plan relief measures

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Relief Commissioner Alok Pandey told reporters that the government is constantly working to ensure that there is no loss of life due to the weather phenomenon.

Love the sea? Consider the Coast Guard

Love the sea? Consider the Coast Guard

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Here we take a brief look at the various career paths available the Coast Guard offers and how you can scale the ranks.

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

How India Won Back Maldives's Trust

How India Won Back Maldives's Trust

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The avoidable stresses and strains in ties helped in one way. It showed for the entire region how a matured India handled diplomatic relations, especially with a smaller and suspicious neighbour, with practised dignity and patience, unruffled by provocations in word, deed and action, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

What Do You Know About Our Monsoon?

What Do You Know About Our Monsoon?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Brush up your facts on the Indian monsoon.

Drugs worth Rs 1900 cr seized in Gujarat since 2016; Rs 900 cr this year

Drugs worth Rs 1900 cr seized in Gujarat since 2016; Rs 900 cr this year

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad has seized drugs valued at over Rs 1,900 crore since 2016, and out of these, narcotics worth Rs 900 crore were recovered this year alone, officials said on Monday.

1 drowns as boat capsizes off Mumbai coast near Shivaji statue site

1 drowns as boat capsizes off Mumbai coast near Shivaji statue site

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The accident occurred when officials and some others were on their way in four boats to the site of the proposed memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, where work was to begin on Wednesday.

Maharashtra boat capsize: 'Navy, Coast Guard's help averted major tragedy'

Maharashtra boat capsize: 'Navy, Coast Guard's help averted major tragedy'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

A survivor has claimed that the incident occurred after the boat hit a rocky patch in the Prongs Reef Lighthouse area in sea, which is the southernmost tip of Mumbai.

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It is time the political leaderships in this country arrived at a common ground over issues of foreign and security policy concerns. There has to be a greater communication between the government and the Opposition leaderships for the nation to present a unified face against the rest of the world, advises N Sathiya Moorthy.

Indian teams coast at Chess Olympiad

Indian teams coast at Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Grandmaster K Sasikiran showed the way as Indian men cruised to a 3-1 victory over Turkish 2016 team in the second round of the 40th Chess Olympiad in Istanbul.

Heavy rains continue to lash Guj, 7 killed; 15K relocated

Heavy rains continue to lash Guj, 7 killed; 15K relocated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

While rain intensity reduced on Tuesday compared to a day ago, affecting mainly districts in the Saurashtra region, administration carried out rescue and relief operations on a large scale, shifting thousands of people to shelters.

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Exploring the best of Indian roads.

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination becoming the first Indian-American to win the nomination from a major political party, and chose Minnesota Gov Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday.

Gujarat rain-related toll rises to 26, more than 17K evacuated

Gujarat rain-related toll rises to 26, more than 17K evacuated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Rain-related incidents claimed nine more lives in Gujarat, taking the death toll to 16 in two days, while another 8,500 people were relocated and rescued from flood-affected areas with rains continuing to lash some parts of the state for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, officials said.

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

A sneak peek of some extraordinary entries for the 60th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year event.

Fishermen don't listen to warnings: Coast Guard

Fishermen don't listen to warnings: Coast Guard

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Despite the Coast Guard's best efforts to discourage Indian fishermen from crossing into Sri Lankan waters, they continue to do so for a better catch.

Four days on, no sign of Coast Guard aircraft wreckage

Four days on, no sign of Coast Guard aircraft wreckage

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Fifteen ships belonging to both the Coast Guard and the Indian Navy are a part of the search mission, in addition to the advanced Boeing Poseidon P81 surveillance aircraft.

UN body writes to India on Dubai princesses' abduction

UN body writes to India on Dubai princesses' abduction

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Princess Sheikha Latifa is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and the prime minister of the UAE.

Indians among 6 migrants found dead in river near US-Canada border

Indians among 6 migrants found dead in river near US-Canada border

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Six bodies were recovered by police Thursday afternoon in a marshy area of Quebec near an overturned boat during an aerial search with the Canadian Coast Guard., according to Canadian news outlets CBC and CTV.

Tension escalates as Iran seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

Tension escalates as Iran seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The MSC Aries was last seen on Friday, sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Dubai, according to The Times of Israel.

Over 17,000 people evacuated as Nilofar nears Gujarat

Over 17,000 people evacuated as Nilofar nears Gujarat

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

More than 17,000 people living near the coastal areas in Gujarat have been evacuated by authorities in view of the approaching tropical cyclone Nilofar which, however, has gradually weakened and is expected to hit the state merely as a "depression".

India, China engage off Chinese coast

India, China engage off Chinese coast

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Vice Admiral Raman P Suthan and the commanding officers of INS Rana and INS Ranjit met Chinese North Sea Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Su Shiliang and Qingdao Vice Mayor Zeng Aimin.

CWG: A happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters

CWG: A happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

India have finished as the best-performing nation in the sport in the 1990, 2002, and 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Team India Report Card: Ashwin 10/10, Jaiswal 10/10

Team India Report Card: Ashwin 10/10, Jaiswal 10/10

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

How India's players fared in the Bangladesh Test series.

Tejas Test Fires Air-to-Air Missile Astra

Tejas Test Fires Air-to-Air Missile Astra

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, Tejas, the Light Combat Aircraft LSP-7, successfully fired the ASTRA indigenous Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile off the coast of Goa.

2 women officers to operate choppers from warships

2 women officers to operate choppers from warships

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and SLt Riti Singh would, in effect, be the first set of women airborne tacticians in India who would operate from the deck of warships.

Navy boosts coastal anti-submarine ops with launch of 2 new warships

Navy boosts coastal anti-submarine ops with launch of 2 new warships

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The two anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited were launched by Neeta Chaudhari, wife of Chief of Air Staff of Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari.