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Anlakhya, India's Defence Game Changer

Anlakhya, India's Defence Game Changer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

IIT Kanpur has announced a breakthrough in stealth technology, which would make tanks and fighter aircraft invisible, or near-invisible to enemy radar.

When India Threatened Lahore To Stop Pakistan's Moves In J&K

When India Threatened Lahore To Stop Pakistan's Moves In J&K

Rediff.com28 May 2025

In what was perhaps the most critical meeting before full-scale war broke out, Shastri defined India's immediate war objectives to his defence minister, army, and air force chiefs: 'To defend against Pakistan's attempts to grab Kashmir by force and to make it abundantly clear that Pakistan would never be allowed to wrest Kashmir from India; To destroy the offensive power of Pakistan's armed forces...' A fascinating excerpt from Shiv Kunal Verma's must-read 1965: A Western Sunrise India's War With Pakistan.

Bengali youth detained, police claim breakthrough in train sabotage case

Bengali youth detained, police claim breakthrough in train sabotage case

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Over two dozen people have been detained for questioning in connection with the suspected bid to derail the Kalindi Express in Kanpur two days ago, officials said on Wednesday.

Election drama! BFI snubs former sports minister Anurag Thakur

Election drama! BFI snubs former sports minister Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has rejected former Sports Minister Anurag Thakur's nomination for the upcoming elections, citing his ineligibility.

Remember Smart Cities? What Happened?

Remember Smart Cities? What Happened?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Among the cities that have fully implemented their projects are Agra, Varanasi, Madurai, Coimbatore, Udaipur, Pune, Surat, and Vadodara

Plot to derail train foiled in UP; LPG cylinder, petrol found on tracks

Plot to derail train foiled in UP; LPG cylinder, petrol found on tracks

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The train hit the cylinder before coming to a screeching halt on Sunday morning. Due to being hit by the train, the cylinder was thrown away from the tracks, they said.

Can Rahul Gandhi Get Begusarai Seat For Kanhaiya Kumar?

Can Rahul Gandhi Get Begusarai Seat For Kanhaiya Kumar?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Rahul Gandhi has spoken to Nitish Kumar and Lalu Yadav about the Begusarai seat, but the CPI is unwilling to give up the seat.

Turncoats hold key to govt formation in Delhi

Turncoats hold key to govt formation in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The upcoming Delhi Assembly elections will see around 20 candidates who have switched parties, with the AAP, BJP, and Congress fielding former foes in a bid for political gains. While these candidates aim to prove themselves in their new political homes, they face challenges including apprehension among members of their adopted parties. The article provides details of prominent leaders who switched sides, including those who joined the AAP, BJP, and Congress.

'We won't ditch Nitish Kumar'

'We won't ditch Nitish Kumar'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'There will be no khel on February 12 during the confidence motion vote.'

BFI vs IOA: Why Indian boxing is in turmoil

BFI vs IOA: Why Indian boxing is in turmoil

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Abuse of power, financial misconduct, and the never-ending turf wars are now coming to light as Boxing Federation of India's officials jostle to escape blame for the shocking turn of events.

Varun Is A Hero For Dubai's Southies

Varun Is A Hero For Dubai's Southies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Tamilians and Keralites believe he is one of them, and people from Karnataka also consider him their hero.

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

There's clearly no limit to how dramatic a wedding can be.

After 40 yrs, Bhopal gas waste to be shifted for disposal

After 40 yrs, Bhopal gas waste to be shifted for disposal

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The work to remove 377 metric tonnes of hazardous waste from the now-defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has begun. The waste will be transported to an incineration site in Pithampur near Indore, around 250 km from Bhopal. The move comes after the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered the authorities to clear the site, 40 years after the deadly gas leak that killed thousands and left hundreds of thousands with health problems.

8 dead after blast at Bhandara ordnance factory

8 dead after blast at Bhandara ordnance factory

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Eight persons were killed after a blast at the ordnance factory in Maharashtra's Bhandara district on Friday, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said.

Mahayuti Supporters Throng Azad Maidan

Mahayuti Supporters Throng Azad Maidan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra in a grand ceremony at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Between 2014 and 2019, he scored 21 centuries in just 55 Tests. Among these were seven double centuries, the most by an Indian in Test cricket. Remarkably, six of those double tons came within a span of just 22 Tests.

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Sukanya Verma celebrates Hrithik Roshan's silver work anniversary with a playlist of 25 of his chartbusters.

UP girl gang-raped in U'khand Roadways bus; driver among 5 held

UP girl gang-raped in U'khand Roadways bus; driver among 5 held

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

He said the incident occurred on August 12 at the busstahd and the police were informed about it Saturday evening.

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Barring 2004 and 2009 when Navjot Singh Sidhu won the Amritsar seat as a BJP MP and 1998 when Daya Singh Sodhi from BJP was elected as the MP, it has essentially a Congress bastion.

Kumbh stampede: Many still missing even after 36 hours

Kumbh stampede: Many still missing even after 36 hours

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Several families continue their desperate search for their loved ones.

Hindi Movies Coming Up In August

Hindi Movies Coming Up In August

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The Independence Day holiday weekend is very popular amongst film-makers and film-goers.

Siddique murder: Haryana shooter's family seeks exemplary punishment

Siddique murder: Haryana shooter's family seeks exemplary punishment

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Twenty-three-year-old Singh's family said they disowned him 11 years ago and have called for exemplary punishment for his actions.

Maha Kumbh set for auspicious start on 'Paush Purnima' on Monday

Maha Kumbh set for auspicious start on 'Paush Purnima' on Monday

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

The 45-day Maha Kumbh 2025, billed as the world's largest gathering of humans, began on Monday with the first major bathing ritual or 'Shahi Snan' at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj, India. This edition of the Kumbh is being held after 12 years, with the Uttar Pradesh government expecting over 35 crore devotees to visit. The event is being touted as a 'Digi-Kumbh' with Artificial Intelligence (AI) being used for various aspects, including security and cleanliness. The Maha Kumbh will be held from January 13 to February 26, and is expected to transform the area into the world's largest temporary city. Thirteen Akharas of seers from different sects are participating in the event, attracting attention from those seeking to learn about Indian spiritual beliefs.

Notices issued to SRK, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn for gutka ad: Govt to HC

Notices issued to SRK, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn for gutka ad: Govt to HC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

The Centre's counsel informed the high court on Friday that the same issue was also being heard by the Supreme Court and as such the instant petition should be dismissed.

'We Will Never Leave Modiji'

'We Will Never Leave Modiji'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

In a village of Rajputs, the vote is for Modi even though the BJP is not contesting from here.

Black Warrant Review: Excellent!

Black Warrant Review: Excellent!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh have created an excellent but grim series, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

IWF hands life ban on three lifters

IWF hands life ban on three lifters

Rediff.com27 Mar 2010

Cracking the whip on dope offenders, Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF) on Saturday handed life bans on three lifters, including 2006 Commonwealth Games silver medallist Vicky Bhatta (56 kg), for their second dope offences.

Couples Invite Global Guests to Weddings, For a Fee

Couples Invite Global Guests to Weddings, For a Fee

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

From dressing in colourful lehengas and sherwanis to dancing to Bollywood tunes during the baraat, these startups are offering an immersive journey into the world of Indian weddings.

Vijay Hazare: Abhishek Sharma and Utkarsh shine

Vijay Hazare: Abhishek Sharma and Utkarsh shine

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Punjab's Abhishek Sharma hammered a 96-ball 170 against Saurashtra, while Jharkhand's Utkarsh Singh's 91 fired his team to a big win against Odisha

CBI officers who probed coal, excise policy cases among 31 get Prez medals

CBI officers who probed coal, excise policy cases among 31 get Prez medals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Former Central Bureau of Investigation joint director Amit Kumar, who is now posted as Chhattisgarh police ADG, led the probe into the coal scam that resulted in convictions in a number of cases.

Inside Bajrang's defamation case that rocked wrestling

Inside Bajrang's defamation case that rocked wrestling

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Bajrang had said that Dahiya did not have any credibility to oppose the agitation since he himself was facing a rape case.

Ranji Trophy: J&K stun champions Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: J&K stun champions Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Jammu and Kashmir caused a major upset in the Ranji Trophy as they shocked defending champions Mumbai by five wickets on Saturday.

J-K polls: 68% candidates forfeit security deposits in Jammu's 43 seats

J-K polls: 68% candidates forfeit security deposits in Jammu's 43 seats

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Incidentally, 164 of the total 356 candidates in the fray from the 43 assembly seats of Jammu region got less votes than none of the above, which gives an option to voters to reject all candidates in a constituency.

Hindu seer Narsinghanand detained after violent protests over remarks against Prophet

Hindu seer Narsinghanand detained after violent protests over remarks against Prophet

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Narsinghanand has several cases against him, including for allegedly making a hate speech at a conclave in Haridwar in December 2021, and was out on bail.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

MP Polls: Economic Issues Facing Shivraj Singh Chouhan

MP Polls: Economic Issues Facing Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Per capita income in the state has consistently been below the national average for at least 24 years. However, it has narrowed the gap with the all-India level in recent years.

Captain among 4 Army soldiers killed in Doda encounter

Captain among 4 Army soldiers killed in Doda encounter

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The encounter took place when the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group of J&K Police launched a joint cordon and search operation at Dhari Gote Urarbagi in Desa forest belt, some 55 km from Doda town, late Monday evening, the officials said.

Mewar's Royal Vs Royal Battle Continues

Mewar's Royal Vs Royal Battle Continues

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Mahendra Singh, whose death has convulsed the Mewar royal family's succession issues, was himself excluded from the family trust by his father who gave control to the younger son, Arvind Singh. It is this decision that years later has cast a shadow on Vishvaraj Singh's coronation, reports Prakash Bhandari.

My Father, The Trailblazer

My Father, The Trailblazer

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

To tell us about your father, just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: My father) along with your name, the place where you live, your father's name and picture and your message about him.

Why Nitish Kumar Released This Convict

Why Nitish Kumar Released This Convict

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'This is a politically motivated decision.' 'Nitish Kumar is desperate to win as many parliamentary seats as possible.'