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India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'Terrorism continues to be the overwhelming threat to security and stability in the SCO region and therefore Dr Jaishankar strongly pitched for 'collective action',' observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Abe Shinzo: A giant departs Japanese politics

Abe Shinzo: A giant departs Japanese politics

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'There shall be no change in India-Japan ties,' predicts Rajaram Panda.

Space tech start-up Agnikul raises $11 mn funding

Space tech start-up Agnikul raises $11 mn funding

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Billionaire and Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra along with top Silicon Valley investors Naval Ravikant and Balaji Srinivasan are backing space tech start-up Agnikul as part of a new funding round. Chennai-based Agnikul said, on Thursday, that it has raised $11 million in Series A funding round led by Mayfield India. It is the largest funding round for a private Indian space technology company in the country. Existing investors pi Ventures, Speciale Invest and Artha Venture Fund also invested in this round.

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The Padma Bhushan was conferred on 17 personalities including N Chandrasekharan, chairman of Tata Sons, Krishna and Suchita Ella of Bharat Biotech, Cyrus Poonawalla, Satya Nadella, chairman of Microsoft, Sunder Pichai, chairman of Google.

The secret behind redBus' success story

The secret behind redBus' success story

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

redBus.in is the second highest transacted travel website in the country, next only to IRCTC.

What Headley is telling the court on Day 5

What Headley is telling the court on Day 5

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Here are the revelations made by Headley so far in the deposition

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'The lessons learnt from the triple disaster have put Japan's energy future On the right path,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Navy in urgent need of 12 minesweepers, left with only 2: Official

Navy in urgent need of 12 minesweepers, left with only 2: Official

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Minesweepers are small naval warships that detect and destroy underwater mines and are considered vital for keeping the critical sea lanes safe for movement of essential cargo, including crude oil.

Ask Ajit: Stocks to Buy, Hold or Exit

Ask Ajit: Stocks to Buy, Hold or Exit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

37 Naxals killed in major operation in Maha

37 Naxals killed in major operation in Maha

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Of the 37 bodies recovered so far, 16 have been identified, police said, adding that the identified Naxals carried a combined reward of Rs 1.06 crore.

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

With the signing of the pact, the Quad grouping of India, Japan, Australia and the US is set to gain more heft now, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

What lies behind Chhabria-Mallya truce?

What lies behind Chhabria-Mallya truce?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Kishore Chhabria and Vijay Mallya have called truce. What drove Mallya to the negotiating table? What does it mean for Chhabria?

40-km long roads in 57 years: Meet Maharashtra's Mountain Man

40-km long roads in 57 years: Meet Maharashtra's Mountain Man

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Rajaram Bhapkar, an 84-year-old, at Gundegaon village has cut through 7 hills in 57 years to make 40-km roads.

Rains hit Konkan Railway services, 6000 passengers stranded in Maharashtra

Rains hit Konkan Railway services, 6000 passengers stranded in Maharashtra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Nearly 6,000 passengers were stranded as train services on the Konkan Railway route in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district were suspended on Thursday after a river overflowed following heavy rains, while incessant downpour badly hit road and rail traffic in several parts of the state, including around Mumbai, as authorities called in NDRF to help the administration in rescue efforts.

Pakistan boy stuck in India awaits Geeta-like fairy tale to come true

Pakistan boy stuck in India awaits Geeta-like fairy tale to come true

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The run-away boy landed in Ranchi and after wandering in Mumbai, and New Delhi reached Bhopal station where the police caught him and handed him over to Umeed, he said.

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kim did not rule out diplomacy with the Biden administration despite that Pyongyang called Biden a 'rabid dog' after Biden labelled Kim a 'thug'.

NIA busts terror funding module of Hafiz Saeed's outfit

NIA busts terror funding module of Hafiz Saeed's outfit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

According to the FIR, some Delhi-based individuals were receiving funds from FIF operatives based abroad and were using it for terror activities.

Headley's '2 second interaction' with Sena member

Headley's '2 second interaction' with Sena member

Rediff.com25 May 2011

A day after 26/11 terror accused David Headley described him as an important contact, Shiv Sena member Rajaram Rege on Wednesday said that he had a short interaction with the Pakistani-American and he had told the National Investigation Agency everything about him. Though Headley described Rege as the Shiv Sena's Public Relations Officer, the party has said it does not have any post like that.On his meeting with Headley, Rege said, "It was a two-second interaction".

42 killed as monsoon wreaks havoc in Maharashtra

42 killed as monsoon wreaks havoc in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

No immediate relief appears in sight as the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for six districts which have been already pounded by downpour, forecasting "extremely heavy" rainfall and recommending preventive actions.

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Had India agreed to join the trade pact, Indian markets would have been flooded with cheap Chinese products.

Sonia, Rahul in Cong's 1st list of 15 candidates for LS polls

Sonia, Rahul in Cong's 1st list of 15 candidates for LS polls

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The announcement put an end to speculation that Sonia Gandhi may not contest in the upcoming polls due to health reasons and the party's newly appointed general secretary in-charge (East UP) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra may be fielded from her constituency.

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Iran's decision to keep India out and welcome China to the scene is a huge strategic setback for India, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'What if Kim is alive as the latest reappearance suggests, but unable to rule?' 'Will his sister be installed as the leader to continue with the Kims's hereditary dynasty that began with the present ruler's grandfather?' asks Dr Rajaram Panda.

US: Indian, firm indicted for illegal exports

US: Indian, firm indicted for illegal exports

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

It said Suresh and Rajaram Corporation caused the export of approximately 25 shipments of controlled goods from the US to Listed Entities in India, including VSSC that comes under the Department of Space of the Government of India. These transactions involved more than 100 controlled goods with an approximate value of $136,000, the indictment said, identifying six shipments to VSSC of various controlled goods from 2002 through 2003.

How has the financial crisis affected you?

How has the financial crisis affected you?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

Even as the business world is reeling at the amount of money that has been lost, the real tragedy is being enacted in the homes, hearts and minds of the individual victims the hundreds and thousands of people whose financial ability has been decimated, whose glowing future is suddenly unclear.

India's tweaking of FDI norms aimed at only China

India's tweaking of FDI norms aimed at only China

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'India-China economic ties are likely to take a hit in the wake of the new situation, but that also provides India with a new opportunity to strengthen its manufacturing base,' points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

JCT mulls armsÂ’ merger

JCT mulls armsÂ’ merger

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

JCT Ltd board will meet on January 31, 2003 to consider the merger of five of its subsidiary companies.

What Olympics postponement will cost Japan

What Olympics postponement will cost Japan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'The Olympics postponement may not be a political body blow to Abe Shinzo, but it is no denying that the economic cost of the postponement of the Games will be heavy for Japan,' observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Watch Ready for Ram and Genelia

Watch Ready for Ram and Genelia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

Ready is very much a stereotypical love story. The cute, lead pair Ram and Genelia makes the film watchable.

India-Japan aim to curtail China's maritime footprint

India-Japan aim to curtail China's maritime footprint

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The India-Japan joint naval exercises are a strategic signal for China, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

BSP announces candidates for MP poll

BSP announces candidates for MP poll

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

BSP is the first party in the state to release names of candidates for the forthcoming assembly polls. The list of 62 candidates from 31 districts included three women and one Muslim. Party sources said the BSP would try to repeat its success story in Uttar Pradesh. For the purpose, the party has roped in members of different castes, particularly Brahmins and Thakurs of the upper caste.

Kashmir: What Rajnath told Japan's Abe

Kashmir: What Rajnath told Japan's Abe

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'Singh apprised the Japanese leaders about Islamabad's 'evil design' on Kashmir at a time when Pakistan has decided to internationalise the issue.'

'Make army service compulsory for politicians!'

'Make army service compulsory for politicians!'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

We publish readers' comments in response to a message board asking whether army recruitment should be compulsory.

Ghatkopar blast: Court grants bail to cops

Ghatkopar blast: Court grants bail to cops

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

The court said the Criminal Investigation Department had failed to produce substantial evidence against the accused.

TV sting: Mayawati expels 3 former MPs

TV sting: Mayawati expels 3 former MPs

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Bahujan Samaj Party national president Mayawati Monday announced the expulsion of four party members of Parliament, including three who were caught on camera in the cash-for-query scam.

It's confirmed, India to ban e-cigarettes

It's confirmed, India to ban e-cigarettes

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

The bill defines electronic cigarettes ss electronic devices that heat a substance, which may contain nicotine and other chemicals, to create vapour for inhalation.

Nature humbled man: KRC chief

Nature humbled man: KRC chief

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

He said after the last year's disaster when 53 people were killed in an accident on the same route after a boulder struck a train, the KRC had covered all cuttings above 10 metre heigh with steel nets.

Buyback to use Rs 125 crore of surplus cash: ICI

Buyback to use Rs 125 crore of surplus cash: ICI

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

The ICI India board is set to meet on July 25 to mull buyback of shares at a maximum price of Rs 350 per share. The stock is now at Rs 311 and has perked up considerably after the announcement.

Konkan Railways employs to learn karate

Konkan Railways employs to learn karate

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

The Konkan Railways boasts of a unique security system that relies on the karate skills of its employees.