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Country is being thrashed, no big deal if I got pushed: Rahul

Country is being thrashed, no big deal if I got pushed: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

He further also flayed the Centre and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the farm laws, demonetisation, GST, COVID-19 management and the issue of Chinese incursion in Eastern Ladakh.

'Amitabh began his day reading the Gita'

'Amitabh began his day reading the Gita'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'He wrote a letter to his parents every night, and read the Gita every morning before going about his work.'

Nuclear-capable Agni I missile test-fired

Nuclear-capable Agni I missile test-fired

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

India on Thursday test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-I strategic ballistic missile, with a range of 700 kms, as part of the army's user trial from the Integrated Test Range at Wheeler Island off Orissa coast.

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Pak anti-terror court issues arrest warrant for Masood Azhar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Gujranwala issued the warrant during a hearing in a terror financing case instituted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police against some members of the JeM.

China tests new guided missile near Korean peninsula

China tests new guided missile near Korean peninsula

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The People's Liberation Army Rocket (Missile) Force tested the new missile in the Bohai Sea.

Indian government holds border talks with Chinese delegation

Indian government holds border talks with Chinese delegation

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

India-China Special representatives are currently holding their 18th round of border dispute talks in the capital.

Indian, China brigade commander-level talks inconclusive

Indian, China brigade commander-level talks inconclusive

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

The sources said the Indian Army has been on a very high level of alert and is ready to deal with any eventuality in the area.

Schleck's chain malfunction hands Contador lead

Schleck's chain malfunction hands Contador lead

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

A chain malfunction in the last climb of the 187.5-kms 15th stage derailed Andy Schleck's Tour de France chances and allowed rival Alberto Contador to grab the yellow jersey on Monday.

Nepal frees Indian detained during altercation along border

Nepal frees Indian detained during altercation along border

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Nepal's border guarding force on Saturday released the Indian national who was detained for allegedly trying to snatch a weapon from one of their personnel during an altercation which sparked tension on the Indo-Nepal border along Bihar's Sitamarhi district, an official said.

Pune donor's heart reaches Thane hospital via green corridor

Pune donor's heart reaches Thane hospital via green corridor

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The heart, that set out its journey from Pune's Ruby Hall clinic at 1.38 am reached the operation theatre in Fortis Hospital at 3.13 am.

Mumbai Marathon on January 15

Mumbai Marathon on January 15

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Around 30,000 runners are expected to participate in the third edition of the Standard Chartered event.

Floods damage 40 km border fencing along LoC, IB in JK

Floods damage 40 km border fencing along LoC, IB in JK

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Over 40 km of the three-tier border fencing and flood-lighting have been damaged by the recent floods along the LoC and IB in Jammu and Kashmir and security forces are racing against time to repair it to prevent cross-border infiltration ahead of winters.

Allocation for highways hiked by 12% to Rs 64,900 crore

Allocation for highways hiked by 12% to Rs 64,900 crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said highways sector continues to be a focus area for the government and announcements of multi-modal logistics parks and multi-modal passenger stations will be a game changer.

'Xi was sending a message'

'Xi was sending a message'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

'When you look at the border -- from Ladakh to Arunachal -- which is called the Sino-Indian border, but in effect it is actually the Indo-Tibet border.' 'Since the borders are still not secure, it has resulted in transgressions in Galwan, Dokalam etc.'

2 militants shot dead in encounter on Srinagar-Jammu Highway

2 militants shot dead in encounter on Srinagar-Jammu Highway

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Two militants were killed on Tuesday in an encounter with security forces on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, about 12 kms from Srinagar, in Pampore, police said.

World's longest road networks, India is No 2

World's longest road networks, India is No 2

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Interstate Highways, State highways and US highways make the road network in US among the world's best.

'Ladakh standoff is not Kargil'

'Ladakh standoff is not Kargil'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'Galwan has turned everything.' 'The casualties on both sides alerted the Chinese to the fact that Indians are not going to take it lying down.'

Korzeniowski brings 20-year career to a close

Korzeniowski brings 20-year career to a close

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

The 36-year-old Pole will attempt a third 50 kms walk title at the Athens Games before retiring from one of the most demanding events on the athletics calendar.

Remembering Shivaji The Great

Remembering Shivaji The Great

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'In a war of guerrilla resistance from 1682 to 1707, the Marathas destroyed the foundations of the Mughal empire.' 'Shivaji was dead, but his example and ideals survived and were the main source for inspiration for the Marathas in their desperate struggle with the mighty Mughal empire,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd), the well known military historian.

'Xi is not interested in settling border issue'

'Xi is not interested in settling border issue'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'We may think that in our border quarrel, the Chinese can give up a bit of territory here or there to satisfy us, but that's not how they see it.' 'Arunachal Pradesh is 90,000 square kilometres and twice the size of Taiwan.' 'The Chinese can't be seen to be asserting their rights to Taiwan and on the other hand, cheaply giving up Arunachal Pradesh.'

'Indian Army's advantage has been lost'

'Indian Army's advantage has been lost'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'The military advantage the Indian Army had gained by the Special Frontier Force occupying the heights of the Rezang La-Rechin La ridge on the Kailash Range is lost without the PLA withdrawing to east of the Khurnak Fort line.'

Hyd vet case: Cop led similar encounter in Warangal in '08

Hyd vet case: Cop led similar encounter in Warangal in '08

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

In a coincidence of sorts, Cyberababd police chief V C Sajjanar is at the helm when four accused in the rape and murder of a woman vet were killed on Friday in an alleged encounter, much like he was in Warangal when three men charged with throwing acid on two girls were shot dead by the police.

India strengthens military presence in Pangong lake area: Sources

India strengthens military presence in Pangong lake area: Sources

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The Army has also further bolstered overall surveillance mechanisms in all areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh after foiling China's fresh attempt to occupy an area on the southern bank of Pangong lake, they said.

Pak, China create border disputes as part of a mission: Rajnath

Pak, China create border disputes as part of a mission: Rajnath

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The defence minister, after inaugurating 44 bridges at an online event, also said that the situation along borders with both the countries remains tense.

Digital India programme to offer passport, pension online

Digital India programme to offer passport, pension online

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said one of the primary focus areas of Digital India is Pillar 5: eKranti - electronic delivery of services.

Bonanza for infra sector; gets record Rs 3.96 lakh crore funding

Bonanza for infra sector; gets record Rs 3.96 lakh crore funding

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Jaitley said an effective multi-modal logistics and transport system will "make our economy more competitive.

Hopes fade as ISRO's chances to relink with lander grow dim

Hopes fade as ISRO's chances to relink with lander grow dim

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

"Progressively, you can imagine that it becomes that much more difficult, with each passing hour, the available power on the battery gets drained out, and there won't be anything left for it to power and operate", an ISRO official said.

ISRO to launch communication satellite tomorrow, countdown begins

ISRO to launch communication satellite tomorrow, countdown begins

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

A key feature of the satellite is providing mobile communication to India through multi beam coverage facility.

Delhi Assembly sets aside Rs 50 cr to deal with coronavirus

Delhi Assembly sets aside Rs 50 cr to deal with coronavirus

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Presenting the budget for the sixth consecutive time in the Assembly, Sisodia said the Delhi government will implement the Ayushman Bharat Yojana of the Centre in the national capital.

China's spacecraft successfully brings home moon samples

China's spacecraft successfully brings home moon samples

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

China's President Xi Jinping congratulated scientists on the complete success of the Chang'e-5 mission.

Fencing along Indo-Pak border in full swing

Fencing along Indo-Pak border in full swing

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

The CPWD has already completed 62kms of the border that passes through the dry terrain of Rann of Kutch, official sources said.

'China is our enemy'

'China is our enemy'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

'We must acknowledge China will use Pakistan against India.' 'We all need to know that these two countries are ready to destabilise India at all times.'

Mahasen approaches, B'desh begins massive evacuation campaign

Mahasen approaches, B'desh begins massive evacuation campaign

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Bangladesh on Wednesday launched a massive evacuation campaign as weathermen warned that cyclonic storm Mahasen had moved further towards the coast.

Navy on standby to evacuate 1,400 tourists from cyclone-hit south Andaman

Navy on standby to evacuate 1,400 tourists from cyclone-hit south Andaman

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said all tourists at Havelock Island in the Andamans are safe and efforts are on for their early evacuation.

Nepal approves new map incorporating Indian territory

Nepal approves new map incorporating Indian territory

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Both India and Nepal claim Kalapani as an integral part of their territory -- India as part of Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district and Nepal as part of Dharchula district.

ISRO launches Cartosat-3, 13 US nano-satellites

ISRO launches Cartosat-3, 13 US nano-satellites

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Cartosat-3 satellite is a third-generation agile advanced satellite having high-resolution imaging capability.

World's longest road networks

World's longest road networks

Rediff.com15 May 2013

United States has the world's longest road network.

IN PHOTOS: When Kashmiri Pandits returned to the Valley

IN PHOTOS: When Kashmiri Pandits returned to the Valley

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Thousands of Kashmiri Pandits kept their annual date with the Khir Bhawani festival at north Kashmir's Tullamulla temple, about 30 kms from summer capital Srinagar, on Monday.

IAF air strike in Pakistan killed up to 350 terrorists: Sources

IAF air strike in Pakistan killed up to 350 terrorists: Sources

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Everyone at the camp was sleeping and Pakistani defence establishment had no clue that the attack was coming so deep into their country.

EV start-up SmartE gets Rs 100-crore funding from Mitsui

EV start-up SmartE gets Rs 100-crore funding from Mitsui

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

With its fleet of nearly 1,000 electric three-wheelers in Delhi-NCR, it moves around 100,000 commuters daily. The company will use the funding to rapidly increase its fleet size within Delhi-NCR as well as other key cities around the country.