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Our assessment shows Israel not responsible for Gaza hospital blast: US

Our assessment shows Israel not responsible for Gaza hospital blast: US

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The massive explosion at the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital late on Tuesday night killed 471 people and injured 314 others, the Palestinian Health Ministry has said.

President Xi launches cyber warfare wing for Chinese military

President Xi launches cyber warfare wing for Chinese military

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The Information Support Force was regarded as the revised version of the PLA's Strategic Support Force, established in 2015 by the Chinese military to deal with space, cyber, political and electronic warfare to fight what was described as "informationised wars".

Pak launches communication satellite, 2nd in a month, with China's help

Pak launches communication satellite, 2nd in a month, with China's help

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The multi-mission communication satellite, also known as PAKSAT MM1, was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China's southwestern province of Sichuan, China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

'Israel Will Engineer A Broader War'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Israel is counting on the United States to enter the fray on their behalf and perform destructive strikes against these targets that are beyond Israel's conventional capabilities.' 'They may well get their way if they start a war, because the United States is still committed to Israel's security, and it won't matter whether it is Trump or Harris in the White House.'

Will India Win The New Space Race?

Will India Win The New Space Race?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

India is attempting to soft-land a rover on the moon and will attempt, at some point next year hopefully, sending humans into orbit. All of this makes an exciting time for space around the world, notes Aakar Patel.

Taliban targets Kabul airport with rockets

Taliban targets Kabul airport with rockets

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The Taliban on Thursday launched an attack on Kabul airport.

Isro to partner with L&T, Godrej, HAL to build PSLV rockets

Isro to partner with L&T, Godrej, HAL to build PSLV rockets

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

There is a huge spurt in demand to launch smaller satellites, those as light as 1 kg, with a lifespan of two to three years. But there aren't enough rockets to carry these, reports T E Narasimhan

In PHOTOS: Defiant North Korea fuels rocket for launch

In PHOTOS: Defiant North Korea fuels rocket for launch

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

North Korea's planned rocket launch could happen as early as Thursday. The rocket launch window opened at 8:00am (AEST), with North Korea saying Monday is the last opportunity to launch the three-stage rocket.

21 Israeli soldiers killed in deadliest attack since Gaza war

21 Israeli soldiers killed in deadliest attack since Gaza war

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The blast occurred when Israeli reservists were preparing explosives to demolish two buildings in central Gaza when a Hamas militant fired a rocket-propelled grenade at a tank nearby. T

OFB signs deal to produce Russian rockets in India

OFB signs deal to produce Russian rockets in India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

"The Ordnance Factory Board signed an MoU for a joint venture with Russian Rosoboronexport and Splav SPA to manufacture five versions of Smerch rockets based on the transfer of technology from Russia," the defence ministry said in a release

PIX: Marchand makes swimming history with golden double

PIX: Marchand makes swimming history with golden double

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Wednesday.

1 Indian killed, 2 others injured in anti-tank missile attack in Israel

1 Indian killed, 2 others injured in anti-tank missile attack in Israel

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The missile hit a plantation in Margaliot, a moshav (collective agricultural community), in the Galilee region in the north of Israel around 11 am on Monday, Zaki Heller, spokesperson for rescue services Magen David Adom (MDA), told PTI.

China makes a statement with its Rocket Force

China makes a statement with its Rocket Force

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

China's newly-formed Rocket Force has held an exercise with advanced DF-16 medium-range ballistic missile with a range of over 1,000 kms that could threaten a number countries, including India, Japan and the United States.

Nambi was framed as a Maldivian woman spurned cop's advances: CBI

Nambi was framed as a Maldivian woman spurned cop's advances: CBI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The 1994 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) espionage case, in which former space scientist Nambi Narayanan was falsely implicated, was allegedly created by a then special branch officer of Kerala police to justify his illegal detention of a Maldivian woman in India after she spurned his advances, the Central Bureau of Investigation has told a court in Thiruvananthapuram.

Countdown begins for India's most powerful rocket launch

Countdown begins for India's most powerful rocket launch

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

India's heavy-lift rocket GSLV MkIII, carrying communication satellite GSAT-19.

Reddy's Amazing Leap Of Faith!

Reddy's Amazing Leap Of Faith!

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad's fielding was an absolute masterclass, suffocating the life out of the Lucknow SuperGiants innings.

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday.

Wolfowitz narrowly escapes rocket attack

Wolfowitz narrowly escapes rocket attack

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

The US deputy defence secretary was in the Rashid Hotel when rockets slammed into it.

Taliban Celebrates The Fall Of Kabul

Taliban Celebrates The Fall Of Kabul

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

August 15, 2023 marked two years since the Taliban captured power in Afghanistan and Talibs celebrated the fall of Kabul on the street near the US embassy on Tuesday.

Indigenously created Pinaka Mark-II rocket successfully test-fired

Indigenously created Pinaka Mark-II rocket successfully test-fired

Rediff.com30 May 2015

The development and trials will continue and the rocket is expected to enter service any time now.

Recipe: Nadisha's Egg Naan

Recipe: Nadisha's Egg Naan

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Naan and eggs. Great combo. Try it.

16 dead as Brazilian rocket explodes

16 dead as Brazilian rocket explodes

Rediff.com23 Aug 2003

The $ 2.2 million rocket was scheduled to be sent into space next week carrying a research satellite developed by Brazil's National Space Research Institute.

'We Were Fighting With Our Backs To The Wall'

'We Were Fighting With Our Backs To The Wall'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

'There is a sense of achievement but it has come at a great cost.'

Ahmedabad Rockets lose to Delhi Giants

Ahmedabad Rockets lose to Delhi Giants

Rediff.com12 Oct 2008

Reetinder Sodhi's fiery unbeaten half century went in vain as Ahmedabad Rockets fell short of their target by 13 runs and lost their Indian Cricket League encounter against Delhi Giants in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Israeli ground forces 'expand' ops inside Gaza

Israeli ground forces 'expand' ops inside Gaza

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Israeli military reported on Saturday that it has enlarged its combat operations inside the Gaza Strip following several nights of limited ground incursions.

GSLV mission fails, rocket explodes in midair

GSLV mission fails, rocket explodes in midair

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

In a jolt to India's space programme on Saturday, the launch of a communication satellite aboard a home-grown vehicle failed after the rocket exploded midair minutes after the lift-off from the spaceport in Sriharikota.

Pak: 4 terrorists nabbed with rockets

Pak: 4 terrorists nabbed with rockets

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

Pakistan's northern area bordering Afghanistan has been a haven for foreign Islamist militants who have been engaged in violent activities in different parts of the world, including Afghanistan, Chechnya, China and India.

'Pakistan Will Want To Use Bangladesh Situation To Its Advantage'

'Pakistan Will Want To Use Bangladesh Situation To Its Advantage'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'Religion and extremism is going to be a big force, a very important force, in Bangladesh's politics.'

Indian killed in Israel went there only 2 months ago

Indian killed in Israel went there only 2 months ago

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

While Nibin Maxwell, from Kollam in Kerala, was killed in the attack, two other Keralites -- Bush Joseph George and Paul Melvin -- were injured and are hospitalised.

Aatmanirbharta not at cost of nation's defence, says vice air chief

Aatmanirbharta not at cost of nation's defence, says vice air chief

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has demonstrated the integration of multiple forces in domains of air, land, sea, cyber, information and space, and how they are "united" to achieve the goal, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal A P Singh, said on Friday.

Gaganyaan: ISRO gears up for test vehicle launch

Gaganyaan: ISRO gears up for test vehicle launch

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

ISRO aims to send humans into space on a Low Earth Orbit of 400 km for a three-day mission and bring them safely back to earth.

When War Took Away Loved Ones

When War Took Away Loved Ones

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The toll of bodies mounts in Gaza and Israel.

CSK Vs RR: Who Took The Best Catch?

CSK Vs RR: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com13 May 2024

A look at the best fielding efforts on Sunday...

Israel-Gaza: Deaths Among The Ruins

Israel-Gaza: Deaths Among The Ruins

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

An injured person is taken into a hospital after hundreds of Palestinians were killed in a blast at Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza that Israeli and Palestinian officials blamed on each other in Gaza City.

AP: Man behind Maoists' rockets surrenders

AP: Man behind Maoists' rockets surrenders

Rediff.com4 Nov 2006

Madhu's name surfaced after seizure of a huge haul of 875 rocket shells and launchers by Andhra Pradesh police in September this year.

'Old rockets carrying bacteria to outer space'

'Old rockets carrying bacteria to outer space'

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Four rockets are carrying earthy bacteria to the great beyond.

Rachin Ravindra Shatters Records

Rachin Ravindra Shatters Records

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

During the second day of the Test at Mount Maunganui, Rachin registered the highest score by a maiden century-maker in the history of New Zealand cricket.

Russia to help India build small tropical nuclear power plants

Russia to help India build small tropical nuclear power plants

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

India on Tuesday said cooperation in peaceful uses of nuclear technology is an important pillar of the multifaceted cooperation with Russia, which offered help in building small tropical nuclear power stations.

Soon private players will be able to build satellites, rockets

Soon private players will be able to build satellites, rockets

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

However, some of the provisions in the draft Bill needs scrutiny, as these could scare away international investors

Meet Gopi Thotakura, India's 1st space tourist

Meet Gopi Thotakura, India's 1st space tourist

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Thotakura was selected as one of the six crew members for the mission, making him the first Indian space tourist and the second Indian to venture into space after the Indian Army's Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma in 1984.