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BJP hopes to corner Mamata between Amphan and Covid-19

BJP hopes to corner Mamata between Amphan and Covid-19

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The party believes that Mamata's poor handling of the pandemic and the devastation brought on by Cyclone Amphan will provide it the political fillip it needs.

Devvarman backs Nagal in scathing letter to AITA

Devvarman backs Nagal in scathing letter to AITA

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Defending Nagal, who has been dropped from the team for the upcoming New Zealand tie due to serious breach of discipline, and criticising AITA for publicly humiliating the player, Devvarman wrote in an open letter in the Indian Express that AITA could have dealt with the player privately.

Congress to push for Lok Sabha polls in Jan-Feb 2014?

Congress to push for Lok Sabha polls in Jan-Feb 2014?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

The frenetic activity currently being witnessed in the Congress combined with the United Progressive Alliance government's move to postpone the monsoon session of Parliament till end-August has once again fuelled speculation about the possibility of an early election, says Anita Katyal.

Mehbooba aide charged with involvement in terrorist activities

Mehbooba aide charged with involvement in terrorist activities

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The special NIA judge charged him with being a member of a terror group, raising funds for them as well as aiding an outfit.

Despite warnings Uri camp was not well guarded

Despite warnings Uri camp was not well guarded

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

The Uri brigade was given pinpoint intelligence warnings about an impending attack. Yet, the Uri camp was taken by surprise.

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

An individual must have tolerance for ambiguity and will have to learn to adapt to changing scenarios, suggests Career Coach Dr Shruthi J Mayur.

Gold smugglers switching over to cigarettes, currencies

Gold smugglers switching over to cigarettes, currencies

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

In the past 18 months, the department of revenue intelligence has seized 50 containers of cigarettes, valued at nearly Rs 200 crore

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Pakistan women cricket team's head coach New Zealander Mark Coles has resigned on Thursday, months before the ICC World T20 in Australia.

Terrorists were in touch with Karachi via satphone

Terrorists were in touch with Karachi via satphone

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

The initial interrogation of terrorists captured in Mumbai has yielded some basic information. According to sources, for some time the directions kept coming "live" to the terrorists in Mumbai via satellite phones

Govt mulls easing NPA norms

Govt mulls easing NPA norms

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Move to increase 90-day window to 120 days to give more time to borrowers to service loans.

Govt says all 39 Indians in ISIS captivity are ALIVE

Govt says all 39 Indians in ISIS captivity are ALIVE

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Swaraj, who met the families for the seventh time since the abduction of the Indians in June last year from Mosul, reassured the families about the well-being of the nationals on the basis of information received from various sources.

Container with suspected fake currency held

Container with suspected fake currency held

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

The Department of Revenue Intelligence, Customs and Central Excise have intercepted a container at Cochin, which had arrived from Dubai, suspecting that it is carrying counterfeit currency notes. The owner of the consignment had told the Customs officials that the container had children's diapers and it was brought from China after conducting all clearances, informed sources.

Conmen cash in on Covid desperation amid 2nd wave

Conmen cash in on Covid desperation amid 2nd wave

Rediff.com18 May 2021

At a time when the country's medical infrastructure has become incapable of handling the pressure of Covid's deadly second wave, a parallel wave of conmen, black marketers and counterfeiters can be witnessed across the country. Geetanjali Krishna reports.

4000 km range Agni-IV missile test-fired

4000 km range Agni-IV missile test-fired

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

A high performance on-board computer with distributed avionics architecture and high speed reliable communication bus and a full Digital Control System were used to control and guide the missile to the target.

Data, AI can add $450-500 bn to India's GDP by 2025: Nasscom

Data, AI can add $450-500 bn to India's GDP by 2025: Nasscom

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Nearly 45 per cent of this value is likely to be delivered by 3 sectors - consumer goods and retail, agriculture and banking and insurance, the Nasscom report said.

Man assaulted at Geelani's Sopore rally was ours: Army

Man assaulted at Geelani's Sopore rally was ours: Army

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

The Indian Army on Saturday said that the person manhandled by a mob in north Kashmir's Sopore town during the rally of hard-line separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Friday was 'part of the covert team of security forces'.

Pranab for stable flow of statistics

Pranab for stable flow of statistics

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Principal Advisor in the Planning Commission and former Chief Statistician of India Pronab Sen did not share RBI's views.

Chhalaang review

Chhalaang review

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Hands down, the star of the show is Rajkummar Rao, observes Sukanya Verma.

India successfully test fires Prithvi-II missile

India successfully test fires Prithvi-II missile

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Inducted into Indian armed forces in 2003, the nine-metre-tall, single-stage liquid-fueled Prithvi II is the first missile to be developed by DRDO under India's prestigious Integrated Guided Missile Development Program.

Covid blues fail to dampen Apple's dream run

Covid blues fail to dampen Apple's dream run

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Rising prevalence of work-from-home and e-learning is driving sales of notebooks and tablets for most brands, but Apple's superior performance has more to do with its product quality.

Despite slew of records, problems still plague MGNREGA

Despite slew of records, problems still plague MGNREGA

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

MGNREGA scheme: A significant Rs 17,370.58 crore has been carried forward over to the next financial year as unpaid dues as demand for work continued unabated for the scheme in rural areas.

Ash, Abhishek may wed on February 19

Ash, Abhishek may wed on February 19

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Astrolgers have advised that February 19 is the ideal time for the couple to wed.

Why TCS is upset with the MEA

Why TCS is upset with the MEA

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The decision was in contravention of the provisions of the master services agreement signed between the company and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on October 13, 2008, says TCS

US sanctions won't come in way of India-Russia ties: PM

US sanctions won't come in way of India-Russia ties: PM

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Russia has been grappling with sanctions slapped by the US and its allies over Moscow's invasion of Crimea.

How India is gearing up to distribute Covid-19 vaccine

How India is gearing up to distribute Covid-19 vaccine

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

A model being considered is to have a combined cold chain approach - where the agricultural cold chain would be combined with vaccine cold chains.

Sports Shorts: I-League clubs could face sanctions

Sports Shorts: I-League clubs could face sanctions

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

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

It's hashtag rural as Twitter prepares for 2019 polls

It's hashtag rural as Twitter prepares for 2019 polls

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Success in the Lok Sabha polls would help Twitter chart out its growth story in India.

India, US can build more peaceful: PM Modi

India, US can build more peaceful: PM Modi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

In his departure statement ahead of his week-long visit, Modi referred to Indo-US relations and said working together, the two nations can contribute to building a more peaceful, stable, secure, sustainable and prosperous world.

Meet China's military elite

Meet China's military elite

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

'The military officers at China's National People's Congress reflect Xi Jinping's preference for elevating politically reliable, younger, officers with good professional qualifications,' says former RAW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

India mulls scaling down Afghan mission operations

India mulls scaling down Afghan mission operations

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

The government is also planning to put all the Indians working in projects like power and road together to ensure their safety, reliable government sources said on Wednesday. This follows an assessment made by National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon's visit to Kabul last week in the wake of terror attack on Feb 26 on guest houses frequented by Indians in which seven Indians were killed.

SoftBank charts mega expansion plan for Delhivery

SoftBank charts mega expansion plan for Delhivery

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

With funds from SoftBank, Delhivery plans to rapidly scale up its reach from 15,000 pin codes to 20,000 by the June quarter of 2019-20.

Despite controversies India sees widespread use of HCQ

Despite controversies India sees widespread use of HCQ

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Once touted as a 'wonder drug', HCQ has been battling global controversies around its safety and efficacy as a prophylactic against the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

Can't keep Modi, Varun away: BJP tells JD-U

Can't keep Modi, Varun away: BJP tells JD-U

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday sent mixed signals to its ally Janata Dal-United by making it clear that conditions like keeping Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Varun Gandhi away from the election campaign in Bihar for continuance of the coalition were not acceptable to it.

Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw

Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Twelve of Europe's leading soccer clubs from England, Italy and Spain announced a breakaway league on Sunday but after 48 hours of massive pressure from fans, politicians and even British royals the six English clubs backed out

COVID19 effect: Census, NPR unlikely in 2020

COVID19 effect: Census, NPR unlikely in 2020

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

'The COVID-19 threat is still looming large. The census and NPR are not in the priority list of the government as of now'

Saab eyes make in India route for short-range missiles

Saab eyes make in India route for short-range missiles

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

India is looking for a VSHORAD system to replace its ageing system from Russia and would be sourcing more than 5000 missiles and 1200 launchers.

Australia matters to India more than ever

Australia matters to India more than ever

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's first State visit to India is an indication of the success of India's Act East Policy, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

India successfully test-fires Agni-5 ballistic missile

India successfully test-fires Agni-5 ballistic missile

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Describing the trial as "fully successful", the sources said, the sophisticated missile travelled for 19 minutes and covered 4,900 km.

Thermonuclear fizzle: India needs to test again

Thermonuclear fizzle: India needs to test again

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

The question before the country is: Do we need thermonuclear weapons as part of our arsenal for deterrence? If the answer is yes, India must conduct further tests, irrespective of any promise that might have been given to the Americans.

Electricity for all: Govt crosses one milestone

Electricity for all: Govt crosses one milestone

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Centre meets target of 18,000 villages but household metering remains a challenge