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Neeraj Chopra and Co. ready to dominate Asian Games

Neeraj Chopra and Co. ready to dominate Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Neeraj Chopra will be the cynosure of all eyes as India begins its athletics campaign in the Asian Games

After successful launch of Cartosat 2 satellite, ISRO looks to the future

After successful launch of Cartosat 2 satellite, ISRO looks to the future

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

The Indian space agency has already begun work on the third generation of the earth observation satellite -- the first of which will be ready by 2018 and boost the capability to generate digital maps.

India launches fifth navigation satellite in textbook style

India launches fifth navigation satellite in textbook style

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched India's fifth navigation satellite IRNSS-1E from Sriharikota.

Trying to stop formation of Telangana is useless: TRS

Trying to stop formation of Telangana is useless: TRS

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Hitting out at Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy for rejecting the AP Reorganisation Bill, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi on Thursday said the move cannot stop formation of Telangana.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

India's schedule on Day 4 of the Asian Games on Wednesday, September 27.

Rupee falls to nearly 1-month low of 61.72 vs dollar, down 17 paise

Rupee falls to nearly 1-month low of 61.72 vs dollar, down 17 paise

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Forex dealers said besides the dollar gaining against other currencies in the global markets on the back of a strong US economy, increased demand for the American unit from importers weighed on the rupee but a higher opening in the domestic equity markets, capped the fall.

Is Andhra looking at President's rule?

Is Andhra looking at President's rule?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

With several leaders from the Seema-Andhra region waiting to defeat the Telangana resolution in the assembly, the Congress is exploring the possibility of imposing the President's rule in the state.

Why Andhra CM and his party are in a tight spot

Why Andhra CM and his party are in a tight spot

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

With no debate whatsoever happening on the Telangana Bill in the Andhra Pradesh assembly, Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy is once again set to seek a four-week extension of the deadline to discuss and submit a report on the Bill.

Congress MLA booked for attacking two cops in Bangalore pub

Congress MLA booked for attacking two cops in Bangalore pub

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

A case of assault has been registered against a ruling Congress member of legislative assembly and his supporters for allegedly attacking two police constables, at a bar, when they objected to a party that was continuing past midnight.

PSLV deploys India's latest remote sensing satellite

PSLV deploys India's latest remote sensing satellite

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

RESOURCESAT-2A, intended for resource monitoring, is a follow-on mission to RESOURCESAT-1 and RESOURCESAT-2, launched in 2003 and 2011 respectively. It is intended to continue the remote sensing data services to global users provided by RESOURCESAT-1 and 2.

Seemandhra, Telangana polls unlikely with LS hustings

Seemandhra, Telangana polls unlikely with LS hustings

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Assembly elections in Telangana and residuary Andhra Pradesh may not be held along with the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Disruptions continue in Parl over Rahul remark, Adani

Disruptions continue in Parl over Rahul remark, Adani

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Parliament's Budget session has been a washout since the beginning of its second part on March 13, with the BJP demanding an apology from Gandhi.

Yeh Meri Family Review: Nostalgic

Yeh Meri Family Review: Nostalgic

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Yeh Meri Family is rescued by the actors. All of them have delivered on the warmth and crankiness of a close-knit family without putting on any hum saath saath hain fakery, observes Deepa Gahlot.

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.

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.

India's heaviest rocket blasts off with OneWeb India's 36 broadband satellites

India's heaviest rocket blasts off with OneWeb India's 36 broadband satellites

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The heaviest rocket of the Indian Space Research Organisation -- LVM3-M2/OneWeb India-1 -- blasted off from the Sriharikota spaceport on Sunday to place 36 broadband communication satellites into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for a UK-based customer.

'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?

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.

Did Jaya IGNORE Kangana?

Did Jaya IGNORE Kangana?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Anupam Kher hosted a special screening of his new film Uunchai, also starring Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Parineeti Chopra, Neena Gupta and Sarika.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Mamata's nephew booked in Tripura for obstructing cops

Mamata's nephew booked in Tripura for obstructing cops

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

A case has been registered in Tripura against Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, member of Parliament Dola Sen, West Bengal education minister Bratya Basu and other senior leaders of the party for allegedly obstructing police officers from performing their duties.

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.

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.

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.

'It's not that one wants to do more films'

'It's not that one wants to do more films'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'I don't really miss this world as much when I was away.' 'But when you face the camera, you realise how wonderful this world is too.'

'Lingayats destroyed BJP in Karnataka'

'Lingayats destroyed BJP in Karnataka'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'They sent a message that I will not be given the ticket and ordered me to issue a statement -- Gujarat style -- that with immediate effect I was retiring from politics.' 'They were treating me like a political novice who would be pushed around on the order of vested interests.' 'This rude behaviour hurt a lot. It was then I spontaneously decided that I will challenge this dictatorial order and expose all those who want to hurt Lingayat pride in Karnataka.'

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.

Antim Panghal wins 53kg trial despite legal battle

Antim Panghal wins 53kg trial despite legal battle

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

The 19-year-old Panghal put up a dominant show in the 53kg category, winning all her bouts without much fuss.

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.

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.