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China holds nuclear, biological, chemical defence drills

China holds nuclear, biological, chemical defence drills

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The Chinese military has conducted nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) drills using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), robotic dogs, and explosive ordnance disposal robots, official media reported. The drills, conducted by a brigade attached to the People's Liberation Army's 73rd Group Army, focused on exploring training methods that integrate technology and networked systems. Experts highlighted the increasing use of unmanned equipment in military operations, citing its ability to reduce human casualties and increase combat effectiveness. The drills also showcased the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and intelligentisation, which is becoming a growing trend in defense.

Indian-origin woman slits son's throat after Disneyland visit

Indian-origin woman slits son's throat after Disneyland visit

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

An Indian-origin woman has been charged with murdering her 11-year-old son after a three-day vacation to Disneyland. Saritha Ramaraju, 48, was arrested after calling 911 to report that she had killed her son and taken pills to kill herself. The boy was found dead in a motel room with Disneyland souvenirs. Ramaraju faces a maximum sentence of 26 years to life if convicted.

Israel-Iran: What Are Trump's Options?

Israel-Iran: What Are Trump's Options?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Trump has a major decision to take in coming days -- specifically, how to rescue Israel from the attritional war that lies ahead, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Chelsea Clinton now a NBC journalist

Chelsea Clinton now a NBC journalist

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former US President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Hillary Clinton, has been roped-in by NBC News as a full-time special correspondent.

US drops Trump's envoy from Ukraine talks on Putin's request

US drops Trump's envoy from Ukraine talks on Putin's request

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

United States President Donald Trump's special envoy for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Keith Kellogg, has been excluded from high-level discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, according to a report in NBC News.

Is Trump planning a 3rd term? Prez says 'not joking'

Is Trump planning a 3rd term? Prez says 'not joking'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Trump's comments have been met with fierce criticism, with Rep. Daniel Goldman labeling it an "escalation in his clear effort to take over the government and dismantle our democracy." Goldman urged Congressional Republicans to oppose Trump's ambitions.

Family of missing Indian student wants her declared dead

Family of missing Indian student wants her declared dead

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The family of missing 20-year-old Indian student Sudiksha Konanki has asked police in the Dominican Republic to declare her dead, according to US media reports. Konanki was last seen on March 6 at the Riu Republic Resort in Punta Cana town. She has gone missing while on vacation in the Dominican Republic and US federal law enforcement agencies are working with authorities in the Caribbean country in the probe into her disappearance. Despite an extensive search, her body has not been found.

NDTV may offload 26% stake to NBC

NDTV may offload 26% stake to NBC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

NDTV is understood to be in talks with US entertainment major NBC universal for selling 26 per cent stake in its upcoming entertainment business.

Make Canada a state of US: Trump mocks Trudeau

Make Canada a state of US: Trump mocks Trudeau

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump took a jab at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the social media platform Truth Social, describing him as the 'Governor of Canada'.

There will be no winner: Xi's warning to Trump

There will be no winner: Xi's warning to Trump

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Gearing up for Trump 2.0 era, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday cautioned there will be no winner in a tariff or tech wars between China and the United States and vowed that Beijing would firmly safeguard its interests.

Why Trump suggested Canada join the US as a state

Why Trump suggested Canada join the US as a state

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Claiming that the United States is subsidising its two neighbours Canada and Mexico to the tune of $100 billion and $300 billion, respectively, incoming US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that if that is the case then these two countries better be a part of America.

'Tricky situation': Federer on Sinner doping case

'Tricky situation': Federer on Sinner doping case

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Swiss tennis great Roger Federer said on Tuesday that anti-doping authorities have questions to answer about a perceived double standard applied to world number one Jannik Sinner after he dodged a suspension despite two positive tests earlier this year.

NBC Universal in talks for NDTV arm stake

NBC Universal in talks for NDTV arm stake

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

US-based NBC Universal is in talks with NDTV to pick up a stake in the latter's UK-based subsidiary, NDTV Networks. The subsidiary operates NDTV Imagine and NDTV Convergence, among others.

NDTV in talks with NBC for stake sale

NDTV in talks with NBC for stake sale

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Indian television company NDTV is in advanced stages of negotiations with NBC Universal, a subsidiary of New York Stock Exchange-listed General Electric to sell between 25 and 30 per cent in its UK-based subsidiary NDTV Networks Plc.

Trump rules out another presidential debate with Harris

Trump rules out another presidential debate with Harris

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The former president claimed that subjects like immigration and inflation were covered "in great detail" both in Tuesday night's discussion with Harris and in his June debate with President Biden.

Coldplay, Diljit tickets: ED lodges money laundering case

Coldplay, Diljit tickets: ED lodges money laundering case

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday said it has detected alleged irregularities after it conducted raids in a money laundering case to probe 'black marketing' of tickets for two 'highly anticipated' music concerts by British rock band Coldplay and actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh.

46 killed in Chile forest fires, toll likely to rise, says Prez Boric

46 killed in Chile forest fires, toll likely to rise, says Prez Boric

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

The fires triggered evacuations in several regions of central Chile.

What's hot at the Olympics: Daley knitting is all the rage as food wars stir up

What's hot at the Olympics: Daley knitting is all the rage as food wars stir up

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

US women dazzle in crystal-studded leos

'It's pretty cool': Sunita Williams to vote in US elections from space

'It's pretty cool': Sunita Williams to vote in US elections from space

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Sunita and Butch did not indicate which presidential candidate -- either former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris -- would get their vote.

NDTV sells 26% unit stake to NBC for $150mn

NDTV sells 26% unit stake to NBC for $150mn

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

New Delhi Television (NDTV) and an overseas subsidiary of NDTV have signed a memorandum of agreement with NBC Universal Inc and a subsidiary of NBCU for divesting 26% stake in an overseas subsidiary for $150 million.

Beware The American Deep State

Beware The American Deep State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Do not underestimate the ingenuity of the Deep State in America to have its way. Keeping the guard down will be a catastrophic mistake on the part of the Delhi establishment. We could get hit when least expected. That's what happened in Bangladesh and Syria, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The Apprentice is a keenly observed and entertaining biopic about the making of a man who is mostly responsible for all that has gone wrong with current American politics, observes Aseem Chhabra.

American 'Pommel horse guy' is an internet sensation

American 'Pommel horse guy' is an internet sensation

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Nedoroscik, affectionately known as "pommel horse guy" after his specialty apparatus, is having his moment on the internet with memes, jokes and tribute songs

PICS: Marchand sets Olympic record; Martinenghi ends Peaty's 'three-peat' dream

PICS: Marchand sets Olympic record; Martinenghi ends Peaty's 'three-peat' dream

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The 22-year-old, nicknamed the "French Michael Phelps", carried the expectations of a nation into his first event but he simply crushed his rivals in a swim of four minutes and 2.95 seconds that broke the Olympic record and flirted with his own World record mark.

Secret Service chief's 'most serious security lapse' admission over Trump shooting

Secret Service chief's 'most serious security lapse' admission over Trump shooting

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Secret Service has acknowledged it denied some requests by Trump's campaign for increased security at his events in the years before the assassination attempt.

Indian student charged with shooting 3 of family in US

Indian student charged with shooting 3 of family in US

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

A 23-year-old Indian student has been arrested and charged with allegedly murdering his grandparents and uncle inside a New Jersey condominium, the police and US media reports said.

Second US city bans caste bias; Hindus move court over rights breach

Second US city bans caste bias; Hindus move court over rights breach

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The move comes amid a nationwide civil rights movement, led mostly by South Asian Americans who come from caste-oppressed backgrounds, NBC reported on Friday.

Indian-origin woman killed in US plane crash

Indian-origin woman killed in US plane crash

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Roma Gupta, 63, and her daughter Reeva Gupta, 33, were on board the small plane on Sunday as its pilot reported smoke in the cockpit before crashing near Long Island homes, NBC New York reported.

Kerala family of 4 found dead in US home, police suspect murder-suicide

Kerala family of 4 found dead in US home, police suspect murder-suicide

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The incident took place in San Mateo on Monday, the police were quoted as saying by the the report.

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Rediff.com24 May 2023

A 19-year-old Indian-origin teen accused of deliberately crashing a rented U-Haul truck into a White House barrier told authorities that he wanted to get inside the mansion to "seize power" and "kill" US President Joe Biden, according to media reports.

Olympic champ Crouser shatters own shot put World record

Olympic champ Crouser shatters own shot put World record

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Two-time Olympic champion Ryan Crouser demolished his own shot put world record on Saturday, throwing for 23.56 metres at the Los Angeles Grand Prix.

Indigenously-built missile destroyer INS Imphal to be commissioned on Tuesday

Indigenously-built missile destroyer INS Imphal to be commissioned on Tuesday

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

It is the first warship to have been named after a city from the Northeastern region, the approval for which was accorded by the President in April 2019.

Indian-origin student killed in US, Korean roommate held

Indian-origin student killed in US, Korean roommate held

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A 20-year-old Indian-origin student has been killed in his dormitory in the United States state of Indiana and his Korean roommate was taken into custody, according to media reports.

Thousands Say Goodbye To Sinead O'Connor

Thousands Say Goodbye To Sinead O'Connor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Thousands of fans and well-wishers lined up the streets of Bray in Ireland to say their last goodbyes to Sinead O'Connor on August 8.

Hamas releases video of hostages asking Netanyahu to accept ceasefire

Hamas releases video of hostages asking Netanyahu to accept ceasefire

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The video, released on Hamas's social networks, was described as 'a number of Zionist prisoners held by Al-Qassam send a message to Netanyahu and the Zionist government'.

8-month-old baby among 4 Indian-origin persons abducted in US

8-month-old baby among 4 Indian-origin persons abducted in US

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Police have described the suspect as being armed and dangerous.

Indian-origin man held in US for driving car off cliff

Indian-origin man held in US for driving car off cliff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Dharmesh A Patel of Pasadena, California, will be booked into San Mateo County Jail after he is released from a hospital, the highway patrol said in a statement.

US cop jokes after mowing down Indian student; New Delhi seeks action

US cop jokes after mowing down Indian student; New Delhi seeks action

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Jaahnavi Kandula was killed in January after she was struck by a police vehicle driven by officer Kevin Dave.

Day after US debate, buzz over Vivek Ramaswamy grows as does fundraising

Day after US debate, buzz over Vivek Ramaswamy grows as does fundraising

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Indian-American multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy's popularity rating and online fundraising have surged, a day after his impressive performance at the first Republican presidential primary debate.

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Assume Voot, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar are merged into one entertainment app, and you have a streaming service with more than 233 million unique visitors. That is a reach just under half of India's largest streaming app: YouTube. 'This level of consolidation does not exist even in the US.'