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Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2021

Bollywood's BEST Songs of 2021

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

As we continue grappling with an irrepressible pandemic, music is both a refuge and source of comfort.

India at UNSC highlights 'contemporary threats' to peacekeeping

India at UNSC highlights 'contemporary threats' to peacekeeping

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

"The 21st century peacekeeping must be anchored in a strong ecosystem of technology and innovation that can facilitate UN peacekeeping operations in implementing their mandates in complex environments," India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar said

'If India doesn't want to play us in ICC events, we should get the match points'

'If India doesn't want to play us in ICC events, we should get the match points'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

'I told the ICC members that we had been suffering huge losses since the last nine years cause India was just not ready to play with us as per the bilateral calendar'

India's Tests against England, Australia were not fixed: ICC

India's Tests against England, Australia were not fixed: ICC

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The International Cricket Council on Monday dismissed claims made by news channel Al Jazeera that India's Test matches against England and Australia were fixed.

SC allows Shourie, Bhushan, Ram to withdraw plea against contempt law

SC allows Shourie, Bhushan, Ram to withdraw plea against contempt law

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra was informed by senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, who was representing the petitioners, that they want to withdraw the plea as several petitions on the same issue are pending before the apex court and they don't want 'this to be entangled' with them.

Bihar pledges to enhance renewable energy

Bihar pledges to enhance renewable energy

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Greenpeace India, the environment protection organisation has suggested the Bihar government to adopt a decentralised approach based on renewable sources of energy to solve the prevailing issue of limited access to reliable energy in rural areas.

India successfully test fires Agni-IV ballistic missile

India successfully test fires Agni-IV ballistic missile

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

The sleek missile having 4000 km strike range is a two stage missile. It is 20 metre-long weighing 17 tonnes.

Pakistan's SL tour has no surprises in store

Pakistan's SL tour has no surprises in store

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Pakistan selectors will have no surprises in store when they announce the Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka on the next 48 hours apart from recalling talented opener Ahmed Shehzad.

2 members of S Jaishankar's team to London test Covid positive

2 members of S Jaishankar's team to London test Covid positive

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Two members of the small delegation accompanying External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to the UK have tested positive for Covid-19, forcing him to rework his official schedule in London.

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5

India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Agni-V is a three stage missile, 17 metres tall, two metres wide and capable of carrying 1.5 tonne of nuclear warheads.

'Panic doesn't help in dealing with the situation'

'Panic doesn't help in dealing with the situation'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'Right now there are two battles, the one in our heads about the pandemic and 2, the actual pandemic itself.'

Peshawar terrorist attack: Why PCB didn't show solidarity?

Peshawar terrorist attack: Why PCB didn't show solidarity?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

When they could postpone a day's play in the third Test against New Zealand after the sad demise of Australian, Phil Hughes, this was a much bigger tragedy.

Late evening kick-offs for ISL weekend double headers

Late evening kick-offs for ISL weekend double headers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Is dragging a person for 28 km bravery, asks Kashmiri who was tied to a jeep

Is dragging a person for 28 km bravery, asks Kashmiri who was tied to a jeep

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Farooq Ahmed Dar said he was yet to be called by the police or the army -- which has instituted a court of inquiry into the incident of April 9 -- for his side of the story.

News Corp acquires 25% stake in PropTiger.com

News Corp acquires 25% stake in PropTiger.com

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Rupert Murdoch-led News Corp has acquired 25 per cent stake in real estate portal PropTiger.com for $30 million.

Sports Shorts: Blazer-trouser to replace saree for Indian women at CWG

Sports Shorts: Blazer-trouser to replace saree for Indian women at CWG

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Cong's Manish Tewari criticises UPA govt for 26/11 response

Cong's Manish Tewari criticises UPA govt for 26/11 response

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

In the book 10 Flashpoints: 20 years that is set to be released on December 2, the former union minister has looked back at the security situations that have impacted India in the last two decades.

Flipkart inks logistics, data centre pact with Adani group

Flipkart inks logistics, data centre pact with Adani group

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Flipkart on Monday said it has entered into a commercial partnership with the Adani group to strengthen logistics and data centre capabilities of the Walmart-owned company and create about 2,500 direct jobs.

Who will replace Mourinho at Manchester United?

Who will replace Mourinho at Manchester United?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the club's ex-assistant coach Mike Phelan are set to return to Old Trafford as caretaker managers until the end of the season

How solar power is lighting up 1,000 remote villages

How solar power is lighting up 1,000 remote villages

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Around 80 mn rural households are estimated to have no access to grid power.

FDI inflows seen to grow further in the New Year

FDI inflows seen to grow further in the New Year

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

A series of steps taken by the government to promote ease of doing business and liberalisation of foreign direct investment norms have helped India receive record FDI inflows so far this year, and implementation of measures like PM Gati Shakti, single window clearance and GIS-mapped land bank are expected to further push investments in 2022. Notwithstanding the global slowdown and the COVID-19 pandemic, total foreign direct investments into India rose to a record $81.72 billion in 2020-21. During April-July this fiscal, FDI (foreign direct investment) into the country increased by 62 per cent to $27.37 billion.

Ballistic missile Agni-IV successfully test-fired

Ballistic missile Agni-IV successfully test-fired

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Agni-IV missile is equipped with 5th generation onboard computer and distributed architecture. It has the latest features to correct and guide itself for in-flight disturbance.

Why Dharmendra is grateful to Salman Khan

Why Dharmendra is grateful to Salman Khan

Rediff.com22 May 2018

'Salman has been very close to me and my family.' 'Now when Bobby is working with him I feel very happy.' 'It's like two of my three sons coming together.'

J&K police files chargesheet against PDP's Waheed Parra

J&K police files chargesheet against PDP's Waheed Parra

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Police said that Parra has been chargesheeted by the Criminal Investigation (Kashmir) wing of the Jammu and Kashmir's CID under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act dealing with waging war against the country and threatening peace.

PM security breach: Justice Malhotra to head SC-appointed probe panel

PM security breach: Justice Malhotra to head SC-appointed probe panel

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana also appointed the Inspector General of the National Investigation Agency, Director General of Police of Chandigarh, the Registrar General of the Punjab and Haryana high court and the Additional DGP (Security) of Punjab as members to the Justice Malhotra panel.

New improved nuclear capable Agni-5 successfully test-fired

New improved nuclear capable Agni-5 successfully test-fired

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Many new technologies developed indigenously were successfully tested in the Agni-5 trial.

SC to hear Param Bir's plea for CBI probe against Maha HM on Wed

SC to hear Param Bir's plea for CBI probe against Maha HM on Wed

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The SC will hear the plea by Mumbai's former Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh seeking direction for immediate 'impartial and fair' CBI probe into alleged corrupt malpractices of Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

Cricket Buzz: Irfan Pathan signs up for CPL players' draft

Cricket Buzz: Irfan Pathan signs up for CPL players' draft

Rediff.com16 May 2019

It remains to be seen if he gets a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the BCCI, which has maintained a tough stance in not allowing Indian cricketers to participate in T20 leagues such as BBL, CPL and BPL.

Pentagon reveals China's border tactics with India

Pentagon reveals China's border tactics with India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

China has been taking "incremental and tactical actions" to press its claims at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India and has unsuccessfully sought to prevent New Delhi from deepening its relationship with the US during and subsequent to the standoff, the Pentagon has said in a major report on China's military modernisation.

PDP's Parra was an asset of Pak-based terror groups: Chargesheet

PDP's Parra was an asset of Pak-based terror groups: Chargesheet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

The chargesheet highlighted his links to Pakistan-trained Abu Dujana and Abu Qassim, who were killed in separate encounters with security forces, and went on to allege that he used to meet them personally as well as through Over Ground Workers.

Army Captain staged Amshipora encounter for Rs 20 lakh: Chargesheet

Army Captain staged Amshipora encounter for Rs 20 lakh: Chargesheet

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

The case relates to the July 18, 2020 encounter at Amshipora in which three youths of Rajouri district -- Imtiyaz Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammed Ibrar -- were killed and branded as terrorists.

Parambir Singh moves Supreme Court for CBI probe against Maha HM

Parambir Singh moves Supreme Court for CBI probe against Maha HM

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The former Mumbai Commissioner of Police, a 1988 batch IPS officer also sought quashing of the order transferring him from the post of Mumbai CP alleging it to be "arbitrary" and "illegal".

Swiggy buys Scootsy for Rs 50 cr

Swiggy buys Scootsy for Rs 50 cr

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The acquisition will expand Swiggy's existing network of 40,000 restaurants.

Kamal threatens to let the world know what's happening in ICC

Kamal threatens to let the world know what's happening in ICC

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The president of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Mustafa Kamal is the persona non-grata in the game's governing body as he was not given a chance to present the World Cup trophy, an insult which has left him fuming, so much so that he is even threatening to take legal action.

India successfully test fires nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile

India successfully test fires nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

India on Monday successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable strategic missile Agni-IV, with a strike range of about 4,000 km, from a test range off the Odisha coast.

Is Modi govt finally winning the war against black money?

Is Modi govt finally winning the war against black money?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

He said this in Parliament rebutting reports last month, which quoted the Swiss National Bank, the country's central bank, as saying in its annual report that Indian deposits had risen by 50 per cent in 2017.

Mixed reactions to clampdown on WhatsApp news groups in Kashmir

Mixed reactions to clampdown on WhatsApp news groups in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Social media users in Kashmir are divided over a recent circular issued by district authorities in Kupwara which directed administrators of 'Whatsapp' groups disseminating news to get themselves registered within 10 days.

How Modi-Shah Can Be Beaten

How Modi-Shah Can Be Beaten

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

To beat BJP, you either deny them a critical mass of Hindu vote or build a regional leader and party strong enough to protect their turf, observes Shekhar Gupta.

PCB in talks with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh for home series

PCB in talks with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh for home series

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Shaharyar Khan will use a meeting of the Asian Cricket Council in Colombo to bring relations with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka back on track and get their support for return of international cricket to Pakistan.