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India's spy satellite RISAT placed in orbit

India's spy satellite RISAT placed in orbit

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

RISAT-2, India's spy satellite, was successfully placed into the 550 km orbit around Earth on Monday morning.Earlier, the PSLV-C12, carrying 300-kg Radar Imaging Satellite and 40-kg Micro Satellite ANUSAT, had lifted off from Indian Space Research Organisation's Satish Dhawan space Centre in Sriharikota today morning. The RISAT-2 has an all weather capability to take images of Earth.

In-form Lakshya looking forward to good show at World C'ships

In-form Lakshya looking forward to good show at World C'ships

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

A year ago, following the World Championships, Sen underwent nasal surgery to treat a deviated septum. What followed was an extended recovery process that took eight months.

Two Spinners And An X-Factor In My XI

Two Spinners And An X-Factor In My XI

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The sound and fury of World Cup 2023 has ended, and Norma Astrid Godinho picks her World Cup XI.

NIA seizes properties of Canada-based 'terrorist' who threatened Hindus

NIA seizes properties of Canada-based 'terrorist' who threatened Hindus

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Tightening its noose around Canada-based 'designated individual terrorist' Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) confiscated a house and land of the self-styled general counsel of the outlawed Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) outfit in Punjab's Amritsar and the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Saturday, an official said.

'ISRO was their first wife'

'ISRO was their first wife'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'One thing about ISRO is that all the people who work there are passionate about their work.' 'They did not mind spending day and night over there.' 'Even today it is like that.'

Sons Of Fruit-Seller, Tailor, Farmer Top Agniveers

Sons Of Fruit-Seller, Tailor, Farmer Top Agniveers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

On the parade ground are sons of jawans, farmers, LIC agents, daily wage farm labourers, shopkeepers... all living their moment of triumph; their faces bright with the possibilities that lie ahead.

Indian American C R Rao awarded statistics 'Nobel' for work 75 years ago

Indian American C R Rao awarded statistics 'Nobel' for work 75 years ago

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao, a prominent Indian-American mathematician and statistician, will receive the 2023 International Prize in Statistics, the equivalent to the Nobel Prize in the field, for his monumental work 75 years ago that revolutionised statistical thinking.

Sanjana-Masaba-Rakul-Shehnaaz: Who Wore Black Best?

Sanjana-Masaba-Rakul-Shehnaaz: Who Wore Black Best?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Black is arrogance. Black is modesty. Black is bright. Black is poetry. Do you know how to wear black?

Over 68,000 soldiers airlifted to Ladakh post Galwan

Over 68,000 soldiers airlifted to Ladakh post Galwan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Over 68,000 Army soldiers, around 90 tanks and other weapon systems were airlifted by the Indian Air Force to eastern Ladakh from across the country for rapid deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) after the deadly clashes in the Galwan Valley, top sources in defence and security establishment said.

Former ISRO chief pitches for ramping up space assets amid China standoff

Former ISRO chief pitches for ramping up space assets amid China standoff

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

He said in almost all areas of security-related activities, the space -- earth observation, communication and electronic intelligence, among other things -- plays a very major role.

Tunnel drilling stops again, 41 workers remain trapped

Tunnel drilling stops again, 41 workers remain trapped

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Drilling at the collapsed Silkyara tunnel to rescue 41 men trapped inside for 12 days was halted again on Friday, officials said.

Modi's Flawed Foreign Policy

Modi's Flawed Foreign Policy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

We should reassess what India's role in the world is and whether we are doing the right thing for ourselves, notes Aakar Patel.

G20 summit: IAF deploying fighter jets, missiles to guard NCR's skies

G20 summit: IAF deploying fighter jets, missiles to guard NCR's skies

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The IAF has already set up a dedicated operations direction centre for coordinating various aspects of the arrangements with security agencies concerned, they said.

In fourth such op, US shoots down another airborne object

In fourth such op, US shoots down another airborne object

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The United States on Sunday shot down another unidentified airborne object in its airspace, a day after it brought down a similar 'cylindrical' object over Canada.

Navy to commission locally-made missile destroyer INS Mormugao on Sunday

Navy to commission locally-made missile destroyer INS Mormugao on Sunday

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The warship is packed with a plethora of sophisticated sensors, modern radar and weapons systems such as surface-to-surface missiles and surface-to-air missiles, according to the Indian Navy.

KL the Keeper of India's fortunes: When 'Dhoni' Review System' became Decision 'Rahul' System

KL the Keeper of India's fortunes: When 'Dhoni' Review System' became Decision 'Rahul' System

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

In this World Cup, it won't be a misnomer if KL Rahul gets the DRS moniker in his name and we call it the 'Decision 'Rahul' System'.

Chandrayaan-3 is triumph of Indian innovation: Former NASA official

Chandrayaan-3 is triumph of Indian innovation: Former NASA official

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Official Mike Gold has said Chandrayaan-3's success is a triumph of Indian innovation, human capital and the capabilities that will take India even further.

Kiwis happy to fly under the radar at World Cup

Kiwis happy to fly under the radar at World Cup

Rediff.com30 May 2019

New Zealand are flying low at the World Cup and that suits them down to the ground, according to James Franklin. The seven-time semi-finalists are playing it cool in England and Wales, with the understated Kane Williamson at the helm.

India eyes pacts, expansion of ties with Egypt during Sisi's visit

India eyes pacts, expansion of ties with Egypt during Sisi's visit

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Sisi will be the first Egyptian President and the fifth leader from the Middle-East to grace the Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest. He is scheduled to arrive in India on January 24.

INS Vikrant in numbers: 18 storeys high, 2500 km of cable work

INS Vikrant in numbers: 18 storeys high, 2500 km of cable work

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

A flight deck equivalent to the size of two football fields, standing tall at 18 storeys, kitchen equipment that could dish out 16,000 chapatis a day while the sentinel keeps an eye on the seas, 2,500 km long cable work -- INS Vikrant is a feature-packed addition to the Indian Navy.

10 Ways Millennials Cheat In Relationships

10 Ways Millennials Cheat In Relationships

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

There are many ways Indian millennials cheat on their partners, ranging from utilising dating apps behind their partner's back to hiding romances from family members, reveals Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

Naveen Jindal, family on ED radar

Naveen Jindal, family on ED radar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The foreign agency has claimed four accounts held by the Jindals.

Mbappe slams French FA boss for 'disrespecting' Zidane; Le Graet apologises

Mbappe slams French FA boss for 'disrespecting' Zidane; Le Graet apologises

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

French football president apologises for 'awkward remarks' on Zidane after backlash

Those tough situations helped us to eradicate errors: Kohli

Those tough situations helped us to eradicate errors: Kohli

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Star India batter Virat Kohli believes that the horror start his team had in its World Cup opener against Australia allowed him and KL Rahul to "eradicate the errors" from their game.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Snubbed Chahal grabs six wickets in Haryana's big win

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Snubbed Chahal grabs six wickets in Haryana's big win

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Yuzvendra Chahal might be despondent after the selectors snubbed him for the T20I series against Australia, but the leg-spinner channelised his angst positively with a six-wicket burst against Uttarakhand.

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.' 'They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed from across the LoC.'

Climate change making weather prediction difficult: IMD DG

Climate change making weather prediction difficult: IMD DG

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Climate change has hampered the ability of the forecasting agencies to accurately predict severe events and weather bureaus across the world are focusing on augmenting the observational network density and the weather prediction modelling to improve predictability, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra has said.

At 13 days, 3 hours, Biparjoy longest duration cyclone since 1977: IMD

At 13 days, 3 hours, Biparjoy longest duration cyclone since 1977: IMD

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

vThe longest duration cyclone over the north Indian Ocean had developed over the Bay of Bengal and weakened over the Arabian Sea between November 8-23, 1977 with a life period of 14 days and six hours.

Will stay along China border till complete disengagement: IAF chief

Will stay along China border till complete disengagement: IAF chief

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The Chief of Air Staff, addressing a press conference ahead of the Air Force Day on October 8, asserted that the IAF will continue to remain deployed along the frontier in the region till complete disengagement takes place in the remaining contested areas.

Pilot suspensions rose 2x in 2022 for violating safety norms: DGCA

Pilot suspensions rose 2x in 2022 for violating safety norms: DGCA

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) suspended the licences of 92 pilots in 2022 for violating safety norms, which was more than double the 2021 figure. The number of scheduled flights (domestic and international) in India increased by 32.74 per cent to 1.3 million in 2022, according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium. A DGCA official stated that the minimum period of licence suspension in 2022 was one month and the maximum was three years.

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: A headline act at the Big Apple

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

As a sporting spectacle Alcaraz and Djokovic matches have delivered on every level and would be worthy of the Big Apple spotlight.

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

'We have interesting leads on the agents. The roles of agents in this entire operation, who were doing what.'

Mohali ODI: Perfect platform for Surya, Iyer to test themselves against Aus

Mohali ODI: Perfect platform for Surya, Iyer to test themselves against Aus

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

As much as Ishan Kishan has done his bit, India will need Iyer, the proverbial slayer of spin bowling in the middle overs during the World Cup.

Wimbledon PIX: Vondrousova, Jabeur to face off in final

Wimbledon PIX: Vondrousova, Jabeur to face off in final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Czech Marketa Vondrousova will meet Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final of Wimbledon 2023.

Ukraine tried to kill Putin in drone strike, says Russia

Ukraine tried to kill Putin in drone strike, says Russia

Rediff.com3 May 2023

The drones were destroyed using electronic warfare measures and caused no casualties or damage, the press service added.

Eliminating pressure key to England's success

Eliminating pressure key to England's success

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Prior to the tour, England had won only two Tests in Pakistan and it was their first series win in the country since 2000-2001.

More foreign flights on Kolkata airport radar

More foreign flights on Kolkata airport radar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

"We are in talks were several airlines like Turkish Airlines, Ethihad and Japan Airlines for starting their services from the Kolkata airport," AAI director of the city airport B P Sharma said.

Centre hands over Coimbatore car blast case to NIA

Centre hands over Coimbatore car blast case to NIA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The decision came after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin recommended an investigation by the National Investigation Agency into the Sunday blast in which an engineer was killed.

ASI stops Gyanvapi mosque survey after SC order

ASI stops Gyanvapi mosque survey after SC order

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

A 30-member Archaeological Survey of India team halted a survey here of the Gyanvapi mosque -- just hours after beginning the exercise Monday morning -- following a Supreme Court order.