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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.

Black box of crashed Nepal plane recovered

Black box of crashed Nepal plane recovered

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The plane was found scattered at an altitude of 4,200 metres, a four-hour uphill hike from the centre of Thasang Village Municipality.

India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Dr Bhabha and Dr Sarabhai didn't feel guilty for their ambitions; it was for those 'mad scientists' that India is a powerhouse -- both at the atomic level and in the vastness of space, observes Kumar Abishek.

What Tamil Nadu Does Today, India May Do Tomorrow

What Tamil Nadu Does Today, India May Do Tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Tamil Nadu's latest budget offers path-breaking initiatives and major boost for social infrastructure, which other state governments are sure to follow in the coming years, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

India's players test negative, 5th Test to go ahead

India's players test negative, 5th Test to go ahead

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The fifth Test match between England and India, which starts in Manchester on Friday, is doubtful after Team India's support staff tested positive for COVID-19.

Salaam Venky Review: Film Belongs to Kajol, Vishal Jethwa

Salaam Venky Review: Film Belongs to Kajol, Vishal Jethwa

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Kajol does the best she can with the role though it is a bit limiting. Vishal Jethwa gives the movie-crazy Venky a bright charm, observes Deepa Gahlot.

War against inflation has not yet been won: RBI

War against inflation has not yet been won: RBI

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee brainstormed the impact of any future shocks on the inflation trajectory and stressed monitoring the cumulative effect of monetary policy actions over the past one year, which is still unfolding, revealed minutes of the rate-setting panel released on Thursday. The minutes of the meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das, also indicated it would be premature to declare an end to the monetary tightening cycle, which started in May 2022 to check high inflation following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war. The central bank, which effected six back-to-back hikes in the key short-term lending rate (repo) since May 2022 to check high inflation, decided to take a pause early this month.

Nadda meets envoys from 14 nations as part of 'know BJP' initiative

Nadda meets envoys from 14 nations as part of 'know BJP' initiative

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party president JP Nadda interacted on Monday with a group of foreign envoys, including from the US, Australia and Israel, during which it was suggested that the BJP should increase party-to-party interaction with other countries.

Aatmanirbharta At Aero India 2023

Aatmanirbharta At Aero India 2023

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The real value of the Tejas Mark 1 is the role it will now play in the development of India's next generation of fighter aircraft that will be more technologically advanced and lethal.

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of the Republic Day 2023.

Buzz continues over Modi-Xi meet on SCO sidelines

Buzz continues over Modi-Xi meet on SCO sidelines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will hold its first in-person summit in Samarkand in Uzbekistan on Thursday after two years, shaking off Covid fears and providing a rare opportunity for all its eight heads of state to meet on the sidelines of the event to have face-to-face talks on pressing global and regional issues of common concern.

Meet 10 Indians who head global tech companies

Meet 10 Indians who head global tech companies

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

With Sundar Pichai becoming the CEO of Google, India has one more reason to cheer its prowess in the global IT sector.

Delhi's selectors sacked after Saurashtra thrashing

Delhi's selectors sacked after Saurashtra thrashing

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association sacked its senior selection committee, comprising former National selector Gagan Khoda, Mayank Sidhana and Anil Bhardwaj, on Thursday after the state team was decimated by Saurashtra in a Ranji Trophy group league game.

Covid: Over 60 envoys visit vaccine facilities in Hyderabad

Covid: Over 60 envoys visit vaccine facilities in Hyderabad

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The foreign envoys were taken to Hyderabad over a month after the ministry of external affairs briefed over 190 heads of diplomatic missions and representatives of leading international organisations on COVID-19 related issues.

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

USA all primed up for 2026 after early exit

USA all primed up for 2026 after early exit

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

"We set out with a goal to show the rest of the world how we play soccer and I think we partially achieved that even though we fell short of our goals. I think this group is close" Berhalter said.

China delivers largest, most advanced warship to Pak

China delivers largest, most advanced warship to Pak

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Designed and built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), the frigate was delivered to the Pakistan Navy in a commissioning ceremony in Shanghai, according to Global Times.

Taliban celebrate as US troops leave Kabul

Taliban celebrate as US troops leave Kabul

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

US President Joe Biden will address the American people on US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan on Tuesday.

SC rules in favor of Delhi govt, gives control over services except police

SC rules in favor of Delhi govt, gives control over services except police

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Hearing the Centre versus the Delhi government over the issue of demarcation of power, a constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said an elected government needs to have control over the administration.

'We will hunt you down and make you pay': Biden on Kabul attacks

'We will hunt you down and make you pay': Biden on Kabul attacks

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The president said the ISIS-K was behind the gruesome attack at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul and at a hotel nearby.

Bodies of all Nepal plane crash victims brought to Kathmandu for post-mortem

Bodies of all Nepal plane crash victims brought to Kathmandu for post-mortem

Rediff.com31 May 2022

All the bodies have been sent to the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital for post-mortem examinations.

SKM threatens to resume stir if govt doesn't form MSP panel, withdraw cases

SKM threatens to resume stir if govt doesn't form MSP panel, withdraw cases

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

In a statement, the SKM alleged that the government had not fulfilled any of the promises, including setting up a committee on minimum support price and withdrawal of cases against protesters, made to the farmers.

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Guj on Day 1 of first India trip

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The 'Holi celebrations' event was organised by the Governor in the honour of the visiting dignitary and his delegation.

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

'Khansaab, Deepika would rehearse after midnight'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'Every day, after 'pack-up', Khansaab and Deepika would come for dance practice and rehearse till around 1-1.30 am.' 'The weather was a challenge because while on screen, it looks warm and sunny, it was actually bitterly cold, with a sharp, stinging wind which had the actors and dancers shivering in their summer clothing.'

Naveen Jindal on a hat-trick mission

Naveen Jindal on a hat-trick mission

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Industrialist Naveen Jindal, fighting to win the Kurukshetra Lok Sabha seat for a third time, has more than just Narendra Modi to contend with. Joel Rai reports.

Shinde govt cuts VAT on fuel, reverses many MVA decisions

Shinde govt cuts VAT on fuel, reverses many MVA decisions

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The Maharashtra government has decided to reduce the value added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 3 per litre respectively, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said in Mumbai on Thursday.

Haryana's mission to become an investment hotspot

Haryana's mission to become an investment hotspot

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The state is trying hard to improve ease of doing business by several notches.

Cong's no-trust vote against Shivraj govt in MP defeated

Cong's no-trust vote against Shivraj govt in MP defeated

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The Congress had moved the motion on Wednesday, targeting the Chouhan government over law and order, unemployment, inflation, corruption, 'discrimination' against the opposition legislators, atrocities against women and tribals, farmers' problems and other issues.

T20 WC PIX: England dump India; meet Pakistan in final

T20 WC PIX: England dump India; meet Pakistan in final

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup semi-final match played between India and England in Adelaide on Thursday.

IAF's Mi17V5 chopper that ferried Rawat has seen fair share of crashes

IAF's Mi17V5 chopper that ferried Rawat has seen fair share of crashes

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The helicopter is fitted with a self-defence system against heat seeker missiles, heavily-armoured cockpit, vital systems and components.

Punjab traders launch party, name BKU leader as CM face

Punjab traders launch party, name BKU leader as CM face

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The new party -- Bharatiya Aarthik Party -- claims to represent farmers, traders and labourers,

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of impeding humanitarian corridors

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of impeding humanitarian corridors

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya told the UN Security Council briefing on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine on Monday that "Ukraine deeply regrets that more than 2,000 citizens of India, China, Turkey, Pakistan and other countries suffer today along with Ukrainians from Russian aggression."

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

''I heard from the Pakistani brigadier that Flying Officer Pradeep Apte had been killed after he ejected safely and tried to escape. This news sent a chill up my spine. I had been lucky so far...'

Meet the 3rd Indian-origin woman to go to space

Meet the 3rd Indian-origin woman to go to space

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

She will become the third Indian-origin woman to fly into space after Kalpana Chawla and Sunita Williams.

On UN's 75th anniversary, Modi calls for reformed multilateralism

On UN's 75th anniversary, Modi calls for reformed multilateralism

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

As the UN marks 75 years of its existence, the 193-member UN General Assembly adopted a forward-looking political declaration that gave a clarion call for strengthening mechanism to combat terrorism, reformed multilateralism, inclusive development and better preparedness to deal with challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.

In These Homes, It Is Har Din Tiranga

In These Homes, It Is Har Din Tiranga

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

On a mission to visit the families of soldiers who have died in action, Vikas Manhas has met over 1,000 families whose loved ones made the supreme sacrifice for the country.

Standalone air defence command may prove counter-productive: IAF chief

Standalone air defence command may prove counter-productive: IAF chief

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The chief of air staff also said that independent air defence systems in the field will have very little relevance in tomorrow's wars unless they are a part of a larger integrated air defence system.

J-K: Terrorists strike twice at same site; minor siblings among 6 dead

J-K: Terrorists strike twice at same site; minor siblings among 6 dead

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Terrorists struck for the second time at the same site within 14 hours in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, leaving a minor sister-brother duo dead and six others injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion on Monday.

India's first woman permanent representative to UN assumes charge

India's first woman permanent representative to UN assumes charge

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

A 1987-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, Kamboj was previously Ambassador of India to Bhutan and was in June appointed India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, succeeding Ambassador T S Tirumurti.