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ISRO's exclusive satellite to help MHA secure borders

ISRO's exclusive satellite to help MHA secure borders

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The move is part of recommendations made by a task force on the use of space technology in improving border management which have been accepted by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Fabulous at 50: Mickelson defies age to win PGA Championship

Fabulous at 50: Mickelson defies age to win PGA Championship

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Phil Mickelson blocked out the distractions and kept his mind quiet in front of a raucous gallery to win the PGA Championship by two strokes on Sunday and become golf's oldest major winner at the age of 50.

Will support India with military equipment against China: US Admiral

Will support India with military equipment against China: US Admiral

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The United States will continue to support India with equipment and other things it needs along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, a top American admiral has told lawmakers, asserting that Washington and New Delhi share a 'tremendous partnership'.

Move over, Bangkok! This is Thailand's latest hotspot

Move over, Bangkok! This is Thailand's latest hotspot

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Mridula Dwivedi visited Krabi in Thailand and came back feeling blessed! :-) Here's why!

Sri Lankans on edge ahead of President's promised resignation

Sri Lankans on edge ahead of President's promised resignation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Sri Lankans were on the edge on Tuesday as they waited whether embattled Gotabaya Rajapaksa will honour his offer to resign as president, amid signs that key members of the erstwhile powerful ruling family were attempting to flee in the face of massive public anger against them for mishandling the economy that has bankrupt the country.

The Risks Of Declaring Victory Too Soon

The Risks Of Declaring Victory Too Soon

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

India has much to be proud of and celebrate. But there is also much that is wrong, much that looks dangerous. Employment, current account deficit, rural distress, agricultural productivity are all in deep crisis, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Tamil sentiment strongly backed the 7 Rajiv case convicts for 31 years

Tamil sentiment strongly backed the 7 Rajiv case convicts for 31 years

Rediff.com18 May 2022

A G Perarivalan alias Arivu is now a free man following a legal battle, and that long fight provides scope for throwback moments of Tamil sentiment that propelled the struggle which was backed by most political parties and successive governments in Tamil Nadu.

Bill introduced in US Congress to scrap 'one-China' policy

Bill introduced in US Congress to scrap 'one-China' policy

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The US maintained normal diplomatic relations with the government in Taiwan until 1979, when then-President Jimmy Carter abruptly cut off formal ties with Taipei and recognised the Communist regime in Beijing.

Are Xi's Policies Disastrous For China?

Are Xi's Policies Disastrous For China?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Xi Jinping's recent actions in South Asia have amply demonstrated the disastrous impact of China's embrace, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and China expert.

American tourist killed by protected Andaman tribe

American tourist killed by protected Andaman tribe

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The American had expressed a desire to meet the Sentinelese tribe, which is known to resist all contact with outsiders, often firing arrows at anyone who comes near.

With eye on China, PM's Op-Ed hails India-Japan ties

With eye on China, PM's Op-Ed hails India-Japan ties

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Prime Minister Modi, who is in Japan on a two-day visit to attend a summit of the Quad leaders at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida, penned an op-ed on the vibrant relations between India and Japan in the Yomiuri Shimbun.

Monsoon likely to hit Kerala on June 4

Monsoon likely to hit Kerala on June 4

Rediff.com14 May 2019

It has also predicted a below normal monsoon for the season with a Long Period Average of 93 per cent, subject to the error margin of 5 per cent.

New Sri Lanka Prez to visit India on Nov 29: Jaishankar

New Sri Lanka Prez to visit India on Nov 29: Jaishankar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

According to observers, with pro-China Rajapaksa winning the election, the result will have a bearing on India's presence in the Indian Ocean region where Beijing is increasingly making inroads.

'Very difficult phase': Jaishankar on India-China ties

'Very difficult phase': Jaishankar on India-China ties

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

He said that "the state of the border will determine the state of the relationship, that's natural".

Armed forces show collective spirit of 130 crore Indians: Modi

Armed forces show collective spirit of 130 crore Indians: Modi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

"Our armed forces represent India's diversity and the collective spirit of 130 crore Indians. Our forces are not only known for their utmost professionalism but also they are at the forefront helping people in times of crisis. Our forces are synonymous with trust," Modi said.

Set aside political rivalries to work for people: Uddhav's peace pipe to BJP

Set aside political rivalries to work for people: Uddhav's peace pipe to BJP

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Thackeray was speaking virtually after the inauguration of a water taxi service, linking Navi Mumbai to south Mumbai, and the Belapur jetty in the neighbouring township.

Modi's ambitious Sagarmala plans - 574 projects costing $82 billion

Modi's ambitious Sagarmala plans - 574 projects costing $82 billion

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

India will invest USD 82 billion in port projects by 2035, raise share of clean renewable energy source in maritime sector, develop waterways and boost tourism around lighthouses as part of port-led development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Maritime India Summit, he invited global investors to invest in Indian ports, shipyards and waterways. More than 574 projects costing USD 82 billion or Rs 6 lakh crore have been identified for implementation between 2015 and 2035 under the Sagarmala Project, he said. The government, he said, is looking to operationalise 23 waterways by 2030.

Gotabaya arrives in India; to hold talks with Modi

Gotabaya arrives in India; to hold talks with Modi

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

In a tweet, before leaving for New Delhi, Rajapaksa said he was looking forward to strengthening bilateral relations with India.

Indian tea companies smell opportunity as Sri Lanka crisis brews

Indian tea companies smell opportunity as Sri Lanka crisis brews

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

As the economic crisis in Sri Lanka - the world's largest exporter of orthodox tea - continues to rage across the island nation, tea producers in India look to cash in on the opportunity to seize the market. The country's largest tea growing company, McLeod Russel India, expects orders to come in from July. "A huge opportunity is coming up for everyone in India. "McLeod Russel is well placed because we have the capacity for orthodox tea," said Azam Monem, director, McLeod Russel. About 10 per cent of McLeod's production is orthodox tea.

After Biden, Harris to meet Quad leaders

After Biden, Harris to meet Quad leaders

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

US Vice President Kamala Harris would host a separate meeting with the prime ministers of three Quad countries -- India, Australia and Japan -- at the White House to discuss with them the important factors for democracies to go forward, officials said.

India must stop ignoring the Andamans

India must stop ignoring the Andamans

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

'The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are an asset that any country aspiring to become a major power would give anything to own.' 'It is disappointing that India has not capitalised on this potential,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Under-19 team manager recounts harrowing experience

Under-19 team manager recounts harrowing experience

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'After we landed at Port-of-Spain, we had to take a charter flight to Guyana, but seven of our boys were stopped as they were not vaccinated. We tried to explain to the immigration officials that India had not started their vaccination yet but they instructed us to take the next flight out of the country'. The ICC had organised the Under-19 World Cup with the help of Cricket West Indies. In a challenging time like this, the Caribbean was not the best place to organise a big event like the U-19 WC, felt Indian team manager Lobzang G. Tenzing.

TMC forms alliance with Kamal Haasan's party

TMC forms alliance with Kamal Haasan's party

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

The TMC would field one candidate for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Haasan said his party would extend full support to him.

What if LTTE's Prabhakaran were alive...

What if LTTE's Prabhakaran were alive...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The Indian authorities have to reconfirm that Prabhakaran is dead. It may require seeking assistance from Interpol and also involve the re-opening of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, and more so, the investigations, formally or otherwise, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why We Don't Vote Against Russia At The UN

Why We Don't Vote Against Russia At The UN

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Any Indian government at this juncture would have voted and spoken exactly this way. It isn't just about the vast Indian dependence on Russian-origin military equipment. It is also about trust, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile successfully test-fired

Nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile successfully test-fired

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Describing the trial as a "complete success", they said all mission objectives were met during the test-fire. All radars, tracking systems and range stations tracked and monitored the flight performance of the missile, which was launched with support of a mobile launcher.

10 beautiful photos of India you just cannot ignore

10 beautiful photos of India you just cannot ignore

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

Rediff readers share their best travel photographs of India.

Williamson hails team on 'achievement to be savoured'

Williamson hails team on 'achievement to be savoured'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'It's a very special feeling, the first time in our history we've come away with a World title,' said New Zealand skipper Kane Wiilliamson after victory over India in the WTC final on Wednesday.

Debris of China's disintegrating rocket falls into Indian Ocean

Debris of China's disintegrating rocket falls into Indian Ocean

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The debris from China's disintegrating Long March rocket entered the Earth's atmosphere on Sunday and reportedly fell into the Indian Ocean area close to the Maldives, the country's space agency said, ending an anxious week as people and the governments wondered where and when the space junk would fall.

Quad leaders vow to strive for 'free, open' Indo-Pacific region

Quad leaders vow to strive for 'free, open' Indo-Pacific region

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

The Quad has come of age and its agenda covering areas like vaccines, climate change and emerging technologies makes it a force for global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the first summit of the coalition. In his opening remarks, he also talked about shared values and promoting a secure, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'And we said to him, "What will you do for us if we jump in early?"' 'His answer was very simple: "I'm going to have the most diverse cabinet and administration in the history of the US".' '"You can expect that you will have a seat at the table, okay? Number one. So influence if I win".' '"Number two, you should fully expect that we will focus on the issues that you care about: Immigration".'

India successfully test-fires supersonic interceptor missile off Odisha's coast

India successfully test-fires supersonic interceptor missile off Odisha's coast

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The missile is capable of intercepting incoming targets at an altitude of 15 to 25 km was launched against multiple simulated targets of 1,500 km class ballistic missile.

The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Fight So Far

The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Fight So Far

Rediff.com18 May 2022

How the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard relationship evolved and dissolved.

Here's a sneak peak of the funniest animals this year!

Here's a sneak peak of the funniest animals this year!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are back for 2021 to show that all animals have a funny bone. Now in its seventh year, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has already received thousands of entries from around the world, catching some of wildlife's funniest moments on camera. This year, the competition organisers are releasing some of the shots that have already had them howling like hyenas, to inspire both professional and amateur photographers to enter their own images before June 30, 2021. We bring you some of our favourites.

Nykaa's Falguni Nayar: UNAFRAID To Take Risks

Nykaa's Falguni Nayar: UNAFRAID To Take Risks

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Beauty, Nykaa's founder Falguni Nayar realised, is a very long-tailed business and with e-commerce picking up in India, it seemed like a good idea to venture into.

Modi's fight against black money gets a fillip

Modi's fight against black money gets a fillip

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

India has got the second set of Swiss bank account details of its nationals and entities under the automatic exchange of information pact with Switzerland, marking a key milestone in the government's fight against black money allegedly stashed abroad.

Nuclear capable 'Shaurya' missile test fired

Nuclear capable 'Shaurya' missile test fired

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The surface-to-surface tactical missile was blasted off from a canister strapped to the ground launcher from launch complex 4 of the Integrated Test Range in the APJ Abdul Kalam Island around 12.10 pm.

India, US, Oz, Japan all set for 4-day Malabar wargame in Western pacific

India, US, Oz, Japan all set for 4-day Malabar wargame in Western pacific

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The next edition of the high-voltage Malabar naval exercise begins from August 26 to 29 off the coast of Guam amid mounting global concerns over China's growing military muscle-flexing in the Indo-Pacific region.

Closely following developments in Lanka, hopes democratic values are respected: India

Closely following developments in Lanka, hopes democratic values are respected: India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

India said it will continue to extend its developmental assistance to the friendly people of Sri Lanka.

Meet The Indian Army's New Soldiers

Meet The Indian Army's New Soldiers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

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