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Small arms with lethal power for India

Small arms with lethal power for India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Russia, a longstanding defense partner of India, is reportedly in talks with New Delhi for sale of small arms like sniper rifles, submachine guns and grenade launchers.

Know more about insurance for NRIs

Know more about insurance for NRIs

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

If the life assured is an Indian national or a person of Indian origin temporarily residing in the country of his present residence, he can get insurance. Even green card holders and foreign nationals of Indian origin can get life insurance in India.

When Smita Patil lived Arth in real life

When Smita Patil lived Arth in real life

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'Films like Arth don't happen again and again. They come once in a lifetime. I was lucky to make it, and I couldn't have done it without Smita and Shabana.'

A CM promises: Will make every Sikkimese a crorepati

A CM promises: Will make every Sikkimese a crorepati

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling has promised to make every Sikkimese a 'crorepati' if he or she votes for his Sikkim Democratic Front in the April 12 Lok Sabha election, inviting criticism from his opponents.

SC seeks govt's reply on restoring 4G services in J-K

SC seeks govt's reply on restoring 4G services in J-K

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The Centre opposed the plea by telling the apex court that it is a question of national security as militancy still poses a serious threat in Jammu and Kashmir and cited a recent incident where hundreds of people gathered in the valley for a funeral of a militant killed by security forces.

Finance Ministry, LIC start contact tracing to assess Covid-19 aid

Finance Ministry, LIC start contact tracing to assess Covid-19 aid

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The government hopes to use this data to assess the extent of financial support needed to recover from the pandemic.

Silver rallies Rs 800/kg on global cues

Silver rallies Rs 800/kg on global cues

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Traders attributed the sharp rise in silver prices to a firming trend overseas.

Gold down by Rs 100 on stockists selling; silver up by Rs 200

Gold down by Rs 100 on stockists selling; silver up by Rs 200

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Traders said continued selling by stockists against slackened demand at prevailing levels mainly kept pressure on gold prices.

4 held in Indore under NSA for attacking health workers

4 held in Indore under NSA for attacking health workers

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Under the NSA, people can be detained without a charge for up to 12 months if the authorities are satisfied that the person is a threat to the national security or law and order.

1 dead, 33 missing as boat sinks in Assam after hitting ferry steamer

1 dead, 33 missing as boat sinks in Assam after hitting ferry steamer

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The accident occurred when the private boat 'Ma Kamala' was headed to Majuli from Nimati Ghat and the government-owned ferry 'Tripkai' was coming from the riverine island.

German who alleged assault in UP held for having forged visa

German who alleged assault in UP held for having forged visa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Holger Erik Misch, a resident of Berlin, had on November 3 entered into an altercation with railway employee Aman Kumar and had also allegedly attacked two policemen with a stick.

Rescued Commander Abhilash Tomy brought back to India

Rescued Commander Abhilash Tomy brought back to India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Tomy has now been shifted to INHS Kalyani, the naval hospital of Eastern Naval Command, for observation and medical assistance as required.

Getting UNSC seat no cakewalk: Natwar

Getting UNSC seat no cakewalk: Natwar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

He said G-4, the group comprising Germany, Japan, Brazil and India, should be credited with putting forward the UNSC reforms, including expansion of the security council, on agenda of the UN and it could not be reversed.

13 armymen among 14 dead in HP building collapse

13 armymen among 14 dead in HP building collapse

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

An injured soldier told reporters from the hospital that when the building collapsed, there were 35 army personnel inside it, of whom 30 were Junior Commissioned Officers and five were soldiers.

'Amitabh began his day reading the Gita'

'Amitabh began his day reading the Gita'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'He wrote a letter to his parents every night, and read the Gita every morning before going about his work.'

2 more Indians confirmed dead in Sri Lanka blasts

2 more Indians confirmed dead in Sri Lanka blasts

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The names of both Maregowda and Puttaraju had figured in the list of missing Janata Dal-Secular workers tweeted by Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday.

Let us emulate Israel this year

Let us emulate Israel this year

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

While keeping our fingers crossed in J&K, we have reasons to be proud of what our intelligence agencies and the security forces have achieved in J&K after 19 years of sustained and well-calibrated counter-terrorism. They are capable of achieving similar results in the Indian hinterland in 2009 if the systemic and individual deficiencies are identified and removed instead of being covered up, says B Raman

Boxing India stands suspended, sets AGM for October 3

Boxing India stands suspended, sets AGM for October 3

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The chairman of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) ad-hoc committee Kishan Narsi has reiterated in an e-mail communication that Boxing India stands provisionally suspended after the derecognised national body in a notification had scheduled its Annual General Meeting in Guwahati on October 3.

PM Modi offers prayers at Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar

PM Modi offers prayers at Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Modi, who spent around 25 minutes at the temple premises amid tight security, offered flowers, bel leaves, milk, coconut water and sweets in a special puja to Lord Lingaraj.

Gold, silver end steady in thin trade

Gold, silver end steady in thin trade

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Traders said restricted buying from jewellers and retailers mainly kept precious metals at previous levels.

BJP leader Jana Krishnamurthy is dead

BJP leader Jana Krishnamurthy is dead

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

A law minister in the AB Vajpayee government, Krisnnamurthy was a member of the Rajya Sabha at the time of his demise

Spending a night at Belur Math was like homecoming: PM

Spending a night at Belur Math was like homecoming: PM

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The prime minister also contended that he was grateful to the authorities of the monastic order for granting him an opportunity to spend a night at the math. He insisted that the ambiance at Belur Math reminded him of his duty towards people.

A Congress MP's lesson for Rahul: Remember names

A Congress MP's lesson for Rahul: Remember names

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com recalls how Kanyakumari MP H Vasanthakumar, the first parliamentarin to die of Covid-related complications, would address his constituents by their names, making it a point to ask after their work and family.

CBI needs a surgical strike

CBI needs a surgical strike

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'The downslide has been rapid leading up to the number one and number two of the organisation flinging against each other horrendous accusations of bribery and tampering with investigations for personal gain, and the latest petition to the Supreme Court by the joint director of the CBI, M K Sinha, opening a veritable Pandora's Box of repulsive skeletons,' notes B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant who witnessed the CBI's birth.

Nipah virus claims 10 lives in Kerala, 2 deaths not confirmed

Nipah virus claims 10 lives in Kerala, 2 deaths not confirmed

Rediff.com22 May 2018

A total of 116 persons, who had come in contact with some of the infected persons, have been put under quarantine-- 94 in their homes and 22 in various hospitals, the sources said.

2019 election and the brown man's burden

2019 election and the brown man's burden

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'The anti-India biases of the Western elite can be attributed to the unease these privileged nations feel at the rise of Asian nations like India and China.' 'But what ought to shock all right-thinking Indians is that many of our own countrymen/women have joined this chorus,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who served as press secretary to President Pranab Mukherjee during his tenure, salutes the statesman and political legend, who passed into the ages on Monday.

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'We flew all missions in the first part of the war at low levels; that is at 300 to 500 feet above the ground.' 'These sorties were no doubt stressful since the pilots and crew had to look out for birds and obstructions as well as enemy gunfire.'

NHRC to probe Bihar's missing children

NHRC to probe Bihar's missing children

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

The team will also inquire into various cases of human rights violation including custodial deaths.

Free education for Prince

Free education for Prince

Rediff.com30 Jul 2006

Luck has been smiling on six-year-old Prince since the nation watched him being rescued from a 60-feet-deep pit last week with Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday announcing free education for him.

'We will render you homeless', SC threatens Amrapali group

'We will render you homeless', SC threatens Amrapali group

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The bench asked the group to submit within 15 days a valuation report of movable and immovable properties of its managing director and directors.

Gold gains Rs 125 on global cues, wedding season demand

Gold gains Rs 125 on global cues, wedding season demand

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Silver also recovered by Rs 200 to Rs 37,000 per kg.

'1,621 teachers died of COVID-19 during UP panchayat polls'

'1,621 teachers died of COVID-19 during UP panchayat polls'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'Basic Covid protocols were not followed, which is why so many teachers lost their lives.'

Flood-affected families on mind, Kerala athletes carry on at Asiad

Flood-affected families on mind, Kerala athletes carry on at Asiad

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

India's chef-de-mission at the Games, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said in Jakarta that the athletes will be updated on the safety status of their families after seeking the home ministry's assistance.

Gold, silver recover on festive season demand

Gold, silver recover on festive season demand

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Silver followed suit and gained Rs 65 to Rs 39,600 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers.

PHOTOS: Royals in the jungle: Will and Kate@Kaziranga

PHOTOS: Royals in the jungle: Will and Kate@Kaziranga

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

British royal couple Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton on Thursday visited the Kaziranga National Park in a jeep safari.

PHOTOS: In Delhi, Mamata meets Gandhis, Advani, Shatru

PHOTOS: In Delhi, Mamata meets Gandhis, Advani, Shatru

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

With a tagline "Dui hajaar uneesh, BJP finish, the West Bengal chief minister met several opposition party leaders as well as Bharatiya Janata Party critics and in-house rebels.

Gold remains weak on sluggish demand, global cues

Gold remains weak on sluggish demand, global cues

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Silver also traded lower by Rs 100 to Rs 37,200 per kg.

Army has resolved to wipe out terrorists, says PM in his last 'Mann ki Baat'

Army has resolved to wipe out terrorists, says PM in his last 'Mann ki Baat'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

He also mentioned responses of families of deceased CRPF men and said that the story of every family of martyrs is full of inspiration.

PM launches employment scheme for migrant workers

PM launches employment scheme for migrant workers

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Launching the scheme, Modi said during the nationwide lockdown, the talent from cities returned to villages and it will now give a boost to development of rural areas. The 'Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan' will be implemented on a mission mode in 125 days in 116 districts of six states -- Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Odisha -- that received the maximum numbers of migrant workers back.