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ISRO targetting 10 launches a year by 2016

ISRO targetting 10 launches a year by 2016

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

India's premier Space Research Organisation is targetting up to 10 launches a year by 2016 , a top ISRO official said on Monday.

'Failure of launch was not PSLV's fault'

'Failure of launch was not PSLV's fault'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Why did ISRO's workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket fail during its 41st flight?

From Sukhoi to Chinook: A glance at Defence Expo

From Sukhoi to Chinook: A glance at Defence Expo

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Here are glimpses from India's biennial military exhibition.

Will its allies desert the Congress with the escape velocity of Jupiter?

Will its allies desert the Congress with the escape velocity of Jupiter?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

'The Congress's allies won't be left behind in looking out for their own interests. Some will demand a bigger share of the ministerial or electoral pie, others will simply jump ship,' says T V R Shenoy.

Seemandhra leaders WILL NOT give up without a fight

Seemandhra leaders WILL NOT give up without a fight

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

In a bid to stall the formation of Telangana, leaders from Seemandhra region have decided to move the Supreme Court. This decision comes in the wake of a public interest litigation filed by the group on Friday which was admitted by the Andhra Pradesh high court.

SAFF: Goal machine Chhetri leads India to semis

SAFF: Goal machine Chhetri leads India to semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

This was Kuwait's second win of the tournament after they beat Nepal 3-1 in their first Group A match.

Sivan K named new ISRO chairman

Sivan K named new ISRO chairman

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The announcement comes two days ahead of the proposed historic launch of the ISRO's 100th satellite along with 30 others in a single mission from Sriharikota.

Decision on Telangana before Monsoon session?

Decision on Telangana before Monsoon session?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

A decision on the vexed issue of Telangana is expected before Monsoon session of Parliament which is likely to start after August 15.

Decision on much-delayed Telangana issue soon: Digvijay

Decision on much-delayed Telangana issue soon: Digvijay

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

A decision on the sensitive and much-delayed Telangana issue may soon come from the Centre, the Congress indicated on Monday.

Rupee ends down 8 paise Vs dollar

Rupee ends down 8 paise Vs dollar

Rediff.com30 May 2014

The domestic currency had lost 10 paise to close at 59.03 against the dollar in Thursday's trade amid capital outflows linked to fall in equities.

Odisha Open: 14-year-old Hooda stuns Bansod to sail into final

Odisha Open: 14-year-old Hooda stuns Bansod to sail into final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The 14-year-old Unnati pipped Malvika 24-22, 24-22 in a nail-biting 50-minute semifinal clash

Odisha Open: 3rd seed Subhankar stunned in quarters

Odisha Open: 3rd seed Subhankar stunned in quarters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The other men's singles semi-final match on Saturday will be played between Priyanshu Rajawat and Kaushal Dharmamer.

CBI begins probe in Andhra Pradesh top cop's assets case

CBI begins probe in Andhra Pradesh top cop's assets case

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The beleaguered chief of Andhra Pradesh Police V Dinesh Reddy appears to be descending into deeper trouble. The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday formally launched its probe into his alleged disproportionate assets following a Supreme Court order.

Happy birthday MOM! One year and many more to go for India's orbiter

Happy birthday MOM! One year and many more to go for India's orbiter

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The Mars Orbiter Mission, or MOM, India's first planetary mission to explore Mars, has successfully completed one year around the Red planet on Thursday.

Telangana Bill fate hinges on RS poll results from Andhra

Telangana Bill fate hinges on RS poll results from Andhra

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The Congress's strategy is to get the bill passed in the Rajya Sabha and then try its luck in the Lok Sabha, where it is unsure of the Bharatiya Janata party's support for it. This, say sources, is the GoM's face-saver plan, as the Rajya Sabha's okay will keep the Bill alive for the 16th Lok Sabha.

HC grants bail to journalist Siddique Kappan, paves way for release

HC grants bail to journalist Siddique Kappan, paves way for release

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Kappan, currently lodged in the Lucknow district jail, was arrested two years back while he was on his way to Hathras in Uttar Pradesh, where a Dalit woman had died after allegedly being raped.

Let the last ball be bowled, AP CM on Telangana fate

Let the last ball be bowled, AP CM on Telangana fate

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy on Thursday chose to invoke his cricketing past while describing the impasse over the Telangana Bill, claiming that there will be no final decision on the matter till the "last ball is bowled."

President gives nod to Telangana Bill

President gives nod to Telangana Bill

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee has given his nod to the Telangana Bill, which is likely to be tabled in Parliament on Tuesday.

Sonia ignored groundswell of support for united AP: Cong MP

Sonia ignored groundswell of support for united AP: Cong MP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Congress MP Lagadapati Rajagopal on Saturday took a swipe at Sonia Gandhi, saying she "ignored" the groundswell of support against division of Andhra Pradesh by not listening to the party leaders on the issue.

AP CM, cabinet members submit 'affidavits' opposing Telangana formation

AP CM, cabinet members submit 'affidavits' opposing Telangana formation

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy and his cabinet colleagues, barring two, from coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions on Wednesday submitted "affidavits" stating their opposition to the proposed bifurcation of the state and rejecting the AP Reorganisation Bill-2013.

'Our ancient texts should not be disregarded,' says ISRO chief

'Our ancient texts should not be disregarded,' says ISRO chief

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

ISRO Chairman A S Kiran Kumar on Saturday said its ancient texts which could yield vital knowledge, if verified, studied and researched properly, should not be disregarded.

Telangana: GoM completes process of talks with stakeholders

Telangana: GoM completes process of talks with stakeholders

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The Group of Ministers, set up to look into the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, has completed the process of discussions with various stake holders and will submit its report to the Union cabinet as early as possible to pave way for tabling Telangana Bill in the winter session of Parliament.

Sebi rejigs market data advisory panel

Sebi rejigs market data advisory panel

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Sebi has restructured its advisory committee on market data that recommends policy measures pertaining to areas like securities market data access and privacy. Rejigging its market data advisory committee, Sebi has said the panel will now have 21 members, as per the latest information with the regulator. Earlier the committee had 20 members. The committee is chaired by M S Sahoo, Professor at National Law University, Delhi and former chairperson, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).

Code for India techies impress Modi

Code for India techies impress Modi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The prime minister was impressed with the speed at which the apps designed by young programmers delivered results -- whether it be addressing problems like women's safety, and farmers and weather-related issues.

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Wednesday.

Major fire at HPCL refinery in Vizag kills 2 workers

Major fire at HPCL refinery in Vizag kills 2 workers

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The fire broke out at 4 pm and was brought under control after some time. The exact cause of the accident could not be ascertained, HPCL officials said.

Jubilation, festive spirit at Andhra Bhawan for Telangana

Jubilation, festive spirit at Andhra Bhawan for Telangana

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

A festive spirit pervaded the Andhra Pradesh Bhawan premises in New Delhi no sooner the Congress Working Committee formally endorsed the creation of Telangana.

Seema-Andhra leaders now spar over new capital

Seema-Andhra leaders now spar over new capital

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Barely has the Congress managed to keep one faction in the party happy with the announcement on Telangana, it will have to deal with another crisis from Wednesday.

NOT quitting as AP chief minister: Reddy clarifies

NOT quitting as AP chief minister: Reddy clarifies

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kirankumar Reddy on Tuesday dismissed as "rumour" reports that he has threatened to quit if the Congress gives its nod for formation of a separate Telangana.

Cong likely to take final decision on Telangana by July end

Cong likely to take final decision on Telangana by July end

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

With the Congress all set to accept the long-pending demand for a separate state of Telangana, the matter is slated for discussion at the party's working committee meeting to be convened before the monsoon session commences on August 5

'I would love to play Kiran Bedi or P T Usha'

'I would love to play Kiran Bedi or P T Usha'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'Lots of Indians are not eating healthy.' 'They eat lot of carbs, eat late, and use sugar unnecessarily.'

India's campaign ends at Asia Team Badminton C'ships

India's campaign ends at Asia Team Badminton C'ships

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

India Open winner Lakshya Sen and Mithun Manjunath gave a good account of themselves.

T-Bill in Parliament: Parties hold frantic meetings in Delhi

T-Bill in Parliament: Parties hold frantic meetings in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

A series of hectic meetings are being held in New Delhi on Sunday ahead of Monday's Parliament session which is scheduled to take up the Telangana bill.

ISRO plans return to Mars, missions to Venus, Sun

ISRO plans return to Mars, missions to Venus, Sun

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The ISRO is looking at Mangalyaan-2, a follow-on mission to Mars, and launching two satellites that would look at Venus and explore asteroids.

Rupee gains 35 paise to hit 1-week high of 61.05

Rupee gains 35 paise to hit 1-week high of 61.05

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The rupee resumed higher at 61.13 per dollar as against yesterday's closing level of 61.40 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange and strengthened further to 60.90 per dollar before ending at 61.05 per dollar, a gain of 35 paise or 0.57 per cent.

Barsaat on my mind

Barsaat on my mind

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Sukanya Verma revisits Gulzar's Ghalib and finds Barsaat, and Free Love!

Hyd: Scribes and parties condemn police action over DGP episode

Hyd: Scribes and parties condemn police action over DGP episode

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Political parties and the journalists unions which kept quiet over the arrest of two reporters in connection with the report on the Director General of Police V dinesh Reddy's visit to a godman in the old city of Hyderabad have swung into action after the police booked cases against the editor and resident editor of The Hindu newspaper.

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

RoundGlass Punjab clinch historic I-League; Karnataka bag Santosh Trophy

RoundGlass Punjab clinch historic I-League; Karnataka bag Santosh Trophy

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

RoundGlass Punjab FC scripted history on Saturday as they clinched the I-League title with a game to spare.

Prasar Bharti chief, ex-SBI head in Lokpal search committee

Prasar Bharti chief, ex-SBI head in Lokpal search committee

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The move assumes significance as the government decided to go ahead with the formation of the search committee despite Congress leader in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, boycotting meetings of the Lokpal selection panel.