News for 'Part III'

'Will come to decision on UK biz in 12 to 24 months'

'Will come to decision on UK biz in 12 to 24 months'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'It's an open secret that the UK business is structurally not in a great place.'

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'As our per capita income increases and various demographic segments emerge, the need for various kinds of protection and risk covers will become even more explicit.'

Harry to attend King Charles's coronation without Meghan

Harry to attend King Charles's coronation without Meghan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Britain's Prince Harry will attend the coronation of his father King Charles III next month, but his wife Meghan will remain in the United States with the couple's children, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday.

Govt raises FDI limit in petroleum to 100%

Govt raises FDI limit in petroleum to 100%

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

The Cabinet on Thursday raised the foreign direct investment limit in petroleum sector to 100 per cent.

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The NRSC satellite imagery revealed that the lake covered approximately 162.7 hectares. Its area increased to 167.4 hectares on September 28 but drastically reduced to 60.3 hectares.

What You Must Know About Animall App

What You Must Know About Animall App

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra teamed up to create an app that is possibly the platinum standard for apps targeted at Bharat.

ISRO to test Gaganyaan crew module mission in July

ISRO to test Gaganyaan crew module mission in July

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Scientists are working on conducting various tests for the ambitious Gaganyaan mission and the agency is coordinating with the Navy and others in this connection, he said.

'Arif Mohammad Khan is crossing the limits now'

'Arif Mohammad Khan is crossing the limits now'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'He will go to any extent, and he will have the full support of the Union government as they may not like a Left government to continue here.'

Delhi's air quality likely to remain 'poor' till Diwali

Delhi's air quality likely to remain 'poor' till Diwali

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The city's 24-hour average AQI was recorded in the 'poor' category at 265 on Saturday as residents flouted the ban on firecrackers in parts of the national capital ahead of Diwali, according to Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) data.

'No government can ignore police violence'

'No government can ignore police violence'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'An international survey has shown that India figures high in the list of countries on people's approval of torture.' 'What is surprising is that even if you look at the many vibrant social movements we've had, there's been no campaign that predominantly focuses on police torture.'

Asking girls to remove hijab at school gate invasion of privacy, dignity: SC judge

Asking girls to remove hijab at school gate invasion of privacy, dignity: SC judge

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Asking a pre-university schoolgirl to take off her hijab at her school gate is an "invasion" of her privacy and dignity, Supreme Court judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia said on Thursday.

Covaxin gets nod for phase 2, 3 clinical trials on 2-18 year-olds

Covaxin gets nod for phase 2, 3 clinical trials on 2-18 year-olds

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The trial will take place in 525 subjects at various sites, including AIIMS, Delhi, AIIMS, Patna and Meditrina Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur.

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III, Britain's new monarch who ascended to the throne on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, has a strong connection with India and its age-old traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda.

Boeing's Apache Fuselages Made By Tata

Boeing's Apache Fuselages Made By Tata

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Tata Boeing Aerospace has produced and supplied 190 Apache fuselages to Boeing's Apache final assembly plant in Mesa, Arizona.

Meet to hike telecom FDI put off

Meet to hike telecom FDI put off

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

The Union Cabinet on Thursday is believed to have deferred a proposal for hiking foreign investment cap in telecom sector to 74 per cent from the existing 49 per cent.

'Karan Johar is all heart, Adi Chopra is a businessman'

'Karan Johar is all heart, Adi Chopra is a businessman'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'We are not just making films like a business, we still love what we do.' 'Being anxious is a sign that the heart still beats for the work that we do.'

HC pulls up Centre over 1-page reply to plea on PM CARES Fund

HC pulls up Centre over 1-page reply to plea on PM CARES Fund

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Observing that the issue concerning the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) is 'not so simple' the high court asked the Centre to file a 'detailed and exhaustive' response in the matter.

India eyes rare feat as ISRO gears up for 3rd lunar mission

India eyes rare feat as ISRO gears up for 3rd lunar mission

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Four years after it broke many hearts, Indian Space Research Organisation's Chandrayaan is all set to soar towards the moon in its third expedition on Friday in an attempt to put the country in an elite club of nations that accomplished lunar missions with a soft landing.

Miss Philippines wins Miss Universe 2015 after shocking ending

Miss Philippines wins Miss Universe 2015 after shocking ending

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Host Steve Harvey wrongly crowned Miss Columbia Ariadna Gutierrez as the winner.

Russia's Sputnik Light vaccine gets phase 3 SEC trial nod

Russia's Sputnik Light vaccine gets phase 3 SEC trial nod

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has recommended the conduct of Phase III clinical trials of Russia's single dose COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik Light.

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Isha's stab at the bottom of the laptop pyramid shows she is a true Ambani.

A P&W story: From giving wings to aviation in India to Go First grounding

A P&W story: From giving wings to aviation in India to Go First grounding

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Its association with India is over 70 years old and spans both civil and military aviation. The Douglas DC-3 transport aircraft used by the air force beginning the 1940s and the iconic Boeing 747 aircraft flown by Air India, both had Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines. The Indian Air Force's present-day, heavy-lift C-17 Globemaster III and the yet-to-be-inducted C-295 planes, too, have P&W power plants.

'Hate-mongering increases when elections are near'

'Hate-mongering increases when elections are near'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'Strategy is to divide and polarise electorate on communal lines.'

Toxic air: Delhiites complained of pneumonia, chest infections

Toxic air: Delhiites complained of pneumonia, chest infections

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Health expert termed the problems caused due to the rise in pollution as a "medical emergency".

Right to Privacy: 9-judge SC bench to decide if it is a fundamental right

Right to Privacy: 9-judge SC bench to decide if it is a fundamental right

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

The order came on a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar scheme.

AAP is newest national party; Trinamool, NCP, CPI lose tag

AAP is newest national party; Trinamool, NCP, CPI lose tag

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The country now has six national parties - Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party, Communist Party of India-Marxist, NPP and AAP.

Long-Short Funds Hold Fort In Turbulent Times

Long-Short Funds Hold Fort In Turbulent Times

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Most of the long-only funds are closed-ended. This means that investors have to lock in their money for a fixed period before they can take it back.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives in Edinburgh

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives in Edinburgh

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Thousands lined the route to catch a glimpse as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin, seen in public for the first time, made its journey on Sunday from Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire to arrive at the late monarch's official Scottish residence of Holyroodhouse Palace in the capital city of Edinburgh.

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India will become the fourth country to master the technology of soft-landing on the lunar surface after the US, China and the erstwhile Soviet Union.

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

1971 War: Solitary Confinement In Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

''I heard from the Pakistani brigadier that Flying Officer Pradeep Apte had been killed after he ejected safely and tried to escape. This news sent a chill up my spine. I had been lucky so far...'

India to acquire military hardware worth Rs 70,584 cr

India to acquire military hardware worth Rs 70,584 cr

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

India on Thursday approved capital acquisition of a plethora of indigenously-developed military hardware including indigenous BrahMos missiles, marine diesel engine, artillery gun system, electronic warfare suits and utility helicopters at a cost of Rs 70,584 crore as part of a mega procurement plan.

Thousands queue to pay their respects to Queen

Thousands queue to pay their respects to Queen

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

A ceremonial procession is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon that will see the coffin travel in a gun carriage from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, or the Houses of Parliament building.

'17 minutes of terror': ISRO all set for Chandrayaan-3's moon landing

'17 minutes of terror': ISRO all set for Chandrayaan-3's moon landing

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The entire process being autonomous when the lander has to fire its engines at the right times and altitudes, use the right amount of fuel, and scan of the lunar surface for any obstacles or hills or craters before finally touching down.

Delhi shivers at 1.9 deg C; dense fog hits road, rail traffic

Delhi shivers at 1.9 deg C; dense fog hits road, rail traffic

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Very dense fog lowered visibility to 50 metres at the Palam observatory, near the Indira Gandhi International airport, at 5:30 am.

'Should we wait till 10,000 people die every day to close down?'

'Should we wait till 10,000 people die every day to close down?'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'We don't have any more time.' 'We should close down, and vaccinate as many people as possible.'

SC to hear pleas on Aadhaar matter in November

SC to hear pleas on Aadhaar matter in November

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said there was no urgency to hear the matter after Attorney General K K Venugopal told the bench that the Centre will extend the September 30 deadline.

'Pulwama Planning Was Done in Afghanistan'

'Pulwama Planning Was Done in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

'Jaish looked to creating regional mayhem, at a time when peace appeared more likely, and when that peace would have threatened Jaish's existence.'

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Manmohan Singh and Musharraf felt that what they were embarking upon, if successful, could lead to a future of boundless potential for the two countries and for the relationship that was hard to foresee from the prism of the existing situation and the historical position and orthodox ideas on both sides.

Chandrayan-3 goes where no one has been before -- Moon's south pole

Chandrayan-3 goes where no one has been before -- Moon's south pole

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Chandrayaan 3 follows the Chandrayaan 2 mission which did not achieve the desired soft landing on the surface of the moon in 2019, disappointing the scientists.

'Pakistanis are failing magnificently'

'Pakistanis are failing magnificently'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Pakistan and the jihadis's capacities have been diminished because of increasing dominance of our security forces.'