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Northern Ireland-India trade gets a boost

Northern Ireland-India trade gets a boost

Rediff.com28 May 2008

Northern Ireland's growing trade links with India have received a further boost with the appointment of two Bangalore and New Delhi-based advisory companies to help expansion and growth.

India may import next batch of cheetahs from new countries

India may import next batch of cheetahs from new countries

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Some of the countries where cheetahs are still found, though in smaller numbers, include Algeria, Egypt, Niger, and Mali.

'All we are here for is to try and win on the 12th'

'All we are here for is to try and win on the 12th'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Blue Tigers held their first training session in Vietnam on Monday evening at the Nam Dinh Sports Palace Ground and will have four more full sessions before taking on the hosts on Saturday.

Russia to deliver 2 more S-400 missile system regiments to India next year

Russia to deliver 2 more S-400 missile system regiments to India next year

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

According to the original timeline, the ships were to be delivered by 2022, they said, attributing the delays in the delivery to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Second stage required, says Army chief on eastern Ladakh row

Second stage required, says Army chief on eastern Ladakh row

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

During the session, General Dwivedi was asked about the overall challenges for the India Army going forward and learning from the border row in eastern Ladakh.

Miscreants vandalised property, threatened inmates: RKM

Miscreants vandalised property, threatened inmates: RKM

Rediff.com20 May 2024

They then vandalised the premises, breaking CCTV cameras and locking the main gate before leaving, he said.

Shillong Tops 2025 Indian Travel List

Shillong Tops 2025 Indian Travel List

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The beautiful hill station of Shillong, known for its natural beauty and rich culture, has been named the most popular travel spot in India for 2025.

Symbolic fast in Bengal for junior docs as hunger strike enters Day 9

Symbolic fast in Bengal for junior docs as hunger strike enters Day 9

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Three of the junior doctors who were observing 'fast unto death' in Kolkata and Siliguri city in the northern part of the state have so far been hospitalised after their condition deteriorated.

Census to begin next year, no decision on caste data

Census to begin next year, no decision on caste data

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The much-delayed decadal census exercise and the work to update the National Population Register (NPR) are likely to begin early 2025 and the data will be declared by 2026, thus changing future census cycles completely, official sources said.

Street Signs: F&O seismic shift, IPO fervour going strong, and more

Street Signs: F&O seismic shift, IPO fervour going strong, and more

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

With new eligibility criteria for futures and options (F&O) coming into effect, Jio Financial Services and Zomato are strong contenders for inclusion in the derivatives segment, according to an analysis by Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research. The report suggests that these new F&O inclusions could also propel these two companies into the benchmark National Stock Exchange Nifty 50 during the March rebalancing.

Israel cancels Haifa Day tribute to Indian soldiers

Israel cancels Haifa Day tribute to Indian soldiers

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Israel and Lebanese Shia group Hezbollah have carried out widespread strikes on each other, raising tensions, and prompting Israel Home Front command to issue precautionary advisory to citizens.

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Our study finds that only about 20% of Indians are vegetarians and the rest of the 80% are non-vegetarians or meat-eaters.'

Is Rahul Dividing India To Rule?

Is Rahul Dividing India To Rule?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Is it is necessary to play divisive politics to succeed in the next general elections? asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Monsoon advances in India; normal life hit as heavy rains lash Guj, Raj

Monsoon advances in India; normal life hit as heavy rains lash Guj, Raj

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Several deaths were reported across the country due to rain-related incidents like lightning strikes and drowning.

Has BJP Lost Its Grip Over North India?

Has BJP Lost Its Grip Over North India?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Political observers lauded the SP's choices in fielding several non-Yadav and Scheduled Caste candidates, the party's alliance with the Congress, and Rahul Gandhi's campaign around the danger to the Constitution if the BJP won a big majority.

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A will remain at sea for 8 months. They will rely on wind power, do the repairs on the boat themselves and navigate some the world's most treacherous waters.

Govt follows seniority, appoints Lt Gen Dwivedi as Army chief

Govt follows seniority, appoints Lt Gen Dwivedi as Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

In appointing Lt Gen Dwivedi, the government followed the seniority principle.

What caused TN train crash? Experts say 'repeat of Balasore'

What caused TN train crash? Experts say 'repeat of Balasore'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The Mysuru-Darbhanga Express train was given a green signal to pass through the main line, however, it entered a loop line already occupied by the freight train.

Bad weather forces Rajnath to address Army brass from Bengal

Bad weather forces Rajnath to address Army brass from Bengal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday praised the Indian Army as one of the most trusted and inspiring organisations in the country, highlighting its significant role in safeguarding borders, combating terrorism and assisting civil administration in times of need.

Will Vijay Do Business With The BJP?

Will Vijay Do Business With The BJP?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

If the BJP has to work as a junior partner of Vijay's TVK, then either the party will have to change the state leader, or the latter should change himself. Incidentally, ever since Vijay started talking politics and elections, the pro-BJP/Hindutva social media had stopped dragging his name into any non-existing issue.' In particular, they have stopped referring to him by his Christian name, 'Joseph Vijay', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Cong has become a 'parasite' that swallows...: Modi

Cong has become a 'parasite' that swallows...: Modi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Once people throw out the Congress, they do not let it come back. They put 'no entry' boards for the Congress, he said. It always thought power was its birthright but it has now been exposed, the prime minister said

Cheetahs set to roam free in Kuno after a year

Cheetahs set to roam free in Kuno after a year

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Currently, only one cheetah, named Pavan, is roaming free, with officials noting that he is difficult to spot and capture.

China has deployed 60K soldiers on India's northern border: Pompeo

China has deployed 60K soldiers on India's northern border: Pompeo

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

In an interview with Larry O'Connor, Pompeo said in his meetings with his counterparts from Japan, India and Australia, they began to develop a set of understandings and policies that can jointly take these countries to work to present a true resistance to the threats that the Chinese Communist Party poses to each of these nations.

Heatwave alert: Mercury may hit 45 deg C in Delhi

Heatwave alert: Mercury may hit 45 deg C in Delhi

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Heatwave conditions are expected over northwest India during the next five days, with Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi predicted to bear the maximum impact, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.

Airlines record lowest on-time figures in 11 months in Jan amid fog issues

Airlines record lowest on-time figures in 11 months in Jan amid fog issues

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The on-time performance (OTP) of Indian carriers took a major dip in January as dense fog foiled their flight schedules. According to data from the Ministry of Civil Aviation reviewed by Business Standard, five out of six major Indian carriers - IndiGo, Air India, AIX Connect, Akasa Air, and Vistara - recorded their lowest OTPs in at least the last 11 months. In response to queries, an Air India spokesperson said that during this winter, northern India experienced unusually prolonged periods of dense fog affecting traffic at the airline's two largest hubs -- Delhi and Mumbai.

Heatwave sears north India, UP's Orai bakes at 46.4 deg C

Heatwave sears north India, UP's Orai bakes at 46.4 deg C

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The threshold for a heat wave is met when the maximum temperature of a weather station reaches at least 40 degrees Celsius in the plains, 37 degrees in coastal areas, and 30 degrees in hilly regions, and the departure from normal is at least 4.5 notches.

North India sees quick transition from winter to summer-like conditions

North India sees quick transition from winter to summer-like conditions

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The analysis revealed abrupt changes in temperatures occurring in late winter across north India.

Indian-origin soldier killed in car-ramming attack in West Bank

Indian-origin soldier killed in car-ramming attack in West Bank

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Staff Sergeant Geri Gideon Hanghal was a resident of Nof HaGalil and a soldier in the Kfir Brigade's Nahshon Battalion, the Israeli Army said.

'If I get the call and...'

'If I get the call and...'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The 33-year-old said his rehabilitation was going well and that he would undergo a scan on Wednesday.

Raghuram Rajan's recipe for generating jobs

Raghuram Rajan's recipe for generating jobs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

With 7 per cent economic growth, India is not creating enough jobs as reflected by the number of applicants for vacant posts in some states, Reserve Bank's former governor Raghuram Rajan said and suggested the government needs to focus on promoting labour-intensive industries to generate employment. Rajan further said some Indians, especially those at upper level, are comfortable and have high incomes, but consumption growth from the lower half of the country has still not recovered to pre-pandemic level.

Bengal bandh: BJP workers clash with police

Bengal bandh: BJP workers clash with police

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Daily life was partially affected in West Bengal on Wednesday due to a 12-hour shutdown called by the Bharatiya Janata Party, protesting the police action against demonstrators during a march to the state secretariat.

The Most Amazing Food Pix!

The Most Amazing Food Pix!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The winners of Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2024 have been revealed.

Al Qaeda terror module aspiring to declare 'khilafat' busted

Al Qaeda terror module aspiring to declare 'khilafat' busted

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The Delhi Police on Thursday claimed to have busted an Al Qaeda terror module after arresting of 11 people and detaining three others from Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket. He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual charming smile: "Take care of yourself."

How Haryana outcome would impact seat talks in Maharashtra

How Haryana outcome would impact seat talks in Maharashtra

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Haryana victory will be a morale booster for the Bharatiya Janata Party and increase its bargaining power in the Mahayuti's seat-sharing talks for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, according to political analysts.

'India is not strictly a federal democracy'

'India is not strictly a federal democracy'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'What happened to Andhra Pradesh? It is the perfect example of the transientness of Federal Units.' 'Federalism is a transient thing in this country.'

Rajnath's military mantra: Synergised, swift, proportionate response

Rajnath's military mantra: Synergised, swift, proportionate response

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called upon the top military brass to analyse the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza as well as the current situation in Bangladesh to "predict" any future problems and stay prepared to deal with the "unexpected".

Bangladesh unrest: Temples, houses attacked; 2 Hindu leaders killed

Bangladesh unrest: Temples, houses attacked; 2 Hindu leaders killed

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

According to the available information, two Hindu leaders, who were incidentally leaders of Hasina's Awami League party, were killed in north-western Sirajganj and Rangpur, Debnath said, adding that the Council was still gathering more information.

Maharashtra deploys police as petrol pumps start to run dry

Maharashtra deploys police as petrol pumps start to run dry

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

About 2,000 petrol pumps, mostly in western and northern India, have run out of fuel stocks as the strike by some truckers' associations entered the second day on Tuesday.

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.