News for 'Mission Shakti'

'Budget Focus Will Be On Growth, Jobs'

'Budget Focus Will Be On Growth, Jobs'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

'There is no immediate threat to the government, and they would prefer the growth agenda.'

India shows off its military might at R-Day parade

India shows off its military might at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

India celebrated its 71st Republic Day on Sunday with a 90-minute display. The Armed Forces took centre-stage parading an array of weapons and the Defence Research Organisation put up a display of state-of-the-art technology. Here are some of the best moments from Rajpath.

Operation Valentine Review: Top Gun Redux

Operation Valentine Review: Top Gun Redux

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Operation Valentine follows the templates of similar Air Force narratives to deliver some rousing, harmless fun time, observes Arjun Menon.

ISRO is now BJP's 2024 campaign tool: Mahua Moitra

ISRO is now BJP's 2024 campaign tool: Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Modi addressed scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation command centre in Bengaluru, who were involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission and lauded them for their efforts.

How Women Change The Political Game

How Women Change The Political Game

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

More than ever before, women voters can make or mar a political party's electoral fortunes.

India capable of Moon, Mars, Venus travel: ISRO chief

India capable of Moon, Mars, Venus travel: ISRO chief

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

The ISRO chief further said that the ISRO is ready to fulfill the vision put forth by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Here are the key highlights of the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' for the 2024 parliamentary polls.

The REAL REASON Why Mission Mangal is a hit

The REAL REASON Why Mission Mangal is a hit

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'We have actually made the film for children and intellectual people.'

Naveen's smart move: BJD names BJP leader's bahu as Padmapur by-poll candidate

Naveen's smart move: BJD names BJP leader's bahu as Padmapur by-poll candidate

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The BJD's candidate selection was based on several permutation and combination, a party leader said adding that apart from being a green horn and a woman, Barsha will get sympathy vote.

Modi warns against fake promises made by Opposition

Modi warns against fake promises made by Opposition

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

During a 'Main bhi chowkidar' event, the prime minister also took a jab at the Congress about its minimum income poll promise and said that first-time voters should see the track record of those pitching for poverty.

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

Parliament adjourns sine die a day in advance

Parliament adjourns sine die a day in advance

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The special session saw the women's reservation bill being passed by both Houses.

Navy's 5 women aircrew conducts surveillance over Arabian Sea, creates history

Navy's 5 women aircrew conducts surveillance over Arabian Sea, creates history

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

In a rare feat, five women officers of the Indian Navy carried out the first independent maritime reconnaissance and surveillance mission in the North Arabian Sea onboard a Dornier aircraft.

Mission Mangal is a superhit, Batla House is a hit!

Mission Mangal is a superhit, Batla House is a hit!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Karnataka: 6 children of Cong ministers in fray

Karnataka: 6 children of Cong ministers in fray

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

With six children of Karnataka ministers in the Lok Sabha poll arena, the campaign scene is getting spiced up in the high-stakes elections for the ruling Congress in the state.

Territorial Army inducts Mandarin language experts, to be part of border talks

Territorial Army inducts Mandarin language experts, to be part of border talks

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The batch of five experts will also play a role as interpreters between India and China sides during border personnel meetings, sources said.

Most of A-SAT debris has decayed now: DRDO chief

Most of A-SAT debris has decayed now: DRDO chief

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'It is extremely difficult to predict as to how many days it would take...But, as I had said that day, that they would decay in a few weeks, and majority of them have decayed'.

A-SAT debris will decay in 45 days, says DRDO chief

A-SAT debris will decay in 45 days, says DRDO chief

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

His remark comes days after National Aeronautics and Space Administration raised concerns about the spread of debris from the Anti-Satellite Test test India conducted on March 27.

Chandrayaan's Pragyan rover finds Sulphur on Moon, detects oxygen

Chandrayaan's Pragyan rover finds Sulphur on Moon, detects oxygen

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscope instrument onboard 'Pragyan' rover of Chandrayaan-3 has 'unambiguously confirmed the presence of sulphur in the lunar surface near south pole, through first-ever in-situ measurements,' ISRO said on Tuesday.

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes on way back from war game witnessed by PM

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes on way back from war game witnessed by PM

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The pilot ejected safely and a court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident, the IAF said in a brief statement.

How 33% reservation empowered women at panchayat level

How 33% reservation empowered women at panchayat level

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

In the three decades since reservation of seats for women in panchayati raj institutions was introduced, the country saw women dismantling gender barriers to take the lead in the political field at the grassroots level and excel in it.

MASTI MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

MASTI MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Hot Moon! Vikram records 70-degree temperature on lunar surface

Hot Moon! Vikram records 70-degree temperature on lunar surface

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

According to the space agency, Chandra's Surface Thermophysical Experiment measured the temperature profile of the lunar topsoil around the south pole, to understand the thermal behaviour of the Moon's surface.

'Ram naam satya hai' for 'love jihad', warns Yogi

'Ram naam satya hai' for 'love jihad', warns Yogi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Welcoming the Allahabad high court ruling declaring that conversion for the sole purpose of marriage is not valid, the chief minister also said posters would be put up of those involved in 'love jihad', a derogatory coinage referring to the alleged campaign of Muslims forcing Hindu girls to convert in the guise of love.

Badaun rape-murder: NCW member says woman shouldn't have gone out

Badaun rape-murder: NCW member says woman shouldn't have gone out

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

"I tell women again and again that they should never go out at odd hours under anyone's influence," said NCW member Chandramukhi Devi after meeting the woman's family members.

Why Is Sharvari So Happy?

Why Is Sharvari So Happy?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media.

Kaala Review: Muddled Mess

Kaala Review: Muddled Mess

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The harum-scarum-ness of Kaala is astounding, exclaims Deepa Gahlot.

'Budget has long-term vision'

'Budget has long-term vision'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'There is a vision in the Budget, and the vision is to take India from a largely agrarian, rural economy into a fast-track digitalised economy.'

Top Navy commanders in 3-day meet as China nibbles at IOR

Top Navy commanders in 3-day meet as China nibbles at IOR

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Indian Navy on Monday unveiled a 15-year plan to boost maritime infrastructure even as Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar said the force is working with the Army and the IAF to ensure tri-services jointness and integration to meet future challenges.

Next round of G20 meetings in Gujarat from March 27

Next round of G20 meetings in Gujarat from March 27

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Gujarat will host the next round of G20 meetings from March 27 to April 4, during which three conclaves will be held in the state on a range of issues, where delegates from different countries will converge for participation, an official said.

No info on bodies dumped in Ganga during Covid: Govt

No info on bodies dumped in Ganga during Covid: Govt

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Bishweswar Tudu said the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) sought from the state governments concerned a report on the bodies found floating in the river and the action taken or contemplated for ensuring proper handling, management and disposal of bodies for ensuring the protection of Ganga.

Centre asks UP, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga

Centre asks UP, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The Centre directed Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on Sunday to prevent dumping of dead bodies in the Ganga and its tributaries, and focus on their safe disposal and a dignified cremation after corpses were seen floating in these rivers following a spurt in the number of coronavirus cases.

US downplays NASA's criticism of India over space debris

US downplays NASA's criticism of India over space debris

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'Two nations would continue to pursue shared interests in space that includes collaboration on safety and security in space'

Army considering 244 women officers for 108 command role posts

Army considering 244 women officers for 108 command role posts

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

A total of 244 women officers are being considered for promotion against 108 vacancies, in various arms and services of the Indian Army, by a selection board, sources said on Thursday.

US denies 'spying' on India's ASAT test

US denies 'spying' on India's ASAT test

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'Everybody spies on their friends as well as their enemies. That's the way the world works these days'

Bodies in Ganga: NHRC issues notices to Centre, UP, Bihar

Bodies in Ganga: NHRC issues notices to Centre, UP, Bihar

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Union Jal Shakti Ministry, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, after receiving complaints about several bodies found floating in the Ganga river in the two states.

Amid poster row, Modi says Maa Kali's unlimited blessings always with India

Amid poster row, Modi says Maa Kali's unlimited blessings always with India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Modi said Ramakrishna Paramhansa was one saint who had a clear vision of her and his disciple Swami Vivekananda had also felt the spiritual vision about the goddess, which infused into him extraordinary energy and strength.

Budget: Despite talk of cutback, central schemes' outlay on rise

Budget: Despite talk of cutback, central schemes' outlay on rise

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The number of centrally sponsored schemes have increased to 35 in FY22 from 30 in FY21 and central sector schemes have increased to 704 from 685 in the previous year, reports Dilasha Seth.

Will Raghuram Rajan be our next finance minister?

Will Raghuram Rajan be our next finance minister?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

There were two questions everyone wanted to know the answer to. 1. Did Raghuram Rajan advise the Congress on the much-discussed NYAY scheme, as claimed by Rahul Gandhi? 2. Will Raghuram Rajan become India's next finance minister?

7.22 lakh out of 22.05 crore applicants got govt jobs between 2014-22: Centre

7.22 lakh out of 22.05 crore applicants got govt jobs between 2014-22: Centre

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

A total of 22.05 crore applications were received during the period.