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Rather be 'beheaded' than step into RSS office: Rahul

Rather be 'beheaded' than step into RSS office: Rahul

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Rahul made his clash with the Sangh ideology clear amid growing speculations about BJP leader and his cousin Varun Gandhi's entry into Congress, as he said that their ideologies do not match.

No differences in MVA, will complete tenure: Pawar

No differences in MVA, will complete tenure: Pawar

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Dismissing claims that he is remote-controlling the MVA regime, Pawar said it is fully controlled by Thackeray and the latter's team.

IPL chief meets Home Secy, seeks enhanced security in Chennai match

IPL chief meets Home Secy, seeks enhanced security in Chennai match

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The chairman of Indian Premier League (IPL), on Tuesday, urged the Centre to ensure enhanced security during matches in Chennai in view of protest threats over Cauvery issue, prompting the Union Home Secretary to ask the chief of the Tamil Nadu Police to do the needful, officials said.

At 42k, this powerful speaker has a problem

At 42k, this powerful speaker has a problem

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Priced at Rs 42,500, this speaker unit might seem a bit overpriced, but you are for experience, this one is a perfect choice for you, says Khalid Anzar

Pak making full efforts to infiltrate foreign terrorists into J-K: Army

Pak making full efforts to infiltrate foreign terrorists into J-K: Army

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

He said that the army has tried to neutralise foreign terrorists along the Line of Control in Rajouri and Poonch.

Nitish drops hints he may pass on mantle to Tejashwi

Nitish drops hints he may pass on mantle to Tejashwi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Notably, Yadav, the younger son of Rashtriya Janata Dal's founding president Lalu Prasad, had steered the 'Mahagathbandhan', which then did not have the chief minister on its side, to an impressive electoral performance in 2020 assembly polls in which the National Democratic Alliance could barely scrape through.

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

For Pakistan, Siachen Is A Debacle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

For India, it is a symbol of will and a successful feat of arms.

Airbus, Tata plan helicopter manufacturing facility in India

Airbus, Tata plan helicopter manufacturing facility in India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Airbus Helicopters will partner with the Tata Group to establish a final assembly line for helicopters in the country, a development that will help in boosting indigenous manufacturing activities. This will be the second final assembly line that will be built by Airbus in India after the 'Make in India' C295 military aircraft manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The Final Assembly Line (FAL) will produce Airbus H125 helicopters from its civil range for India and for exporting to some of the neighbouring countries, Airbus Helicopter said in a statement.

Kashmiris celebrate R-Day, but without mobiles, Internet

Kashmiris celebrate R-Day, but without mobiles, Internet

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Mobile phones across Kashmir Valley on Thursday fell silent from 9 am till noon as service providers switched off the links following instructions from the security agencies as part of precautionary measures on Republic Day.

Google Daydream View VR headset: What sets it back in India

Google Daydream View VR headset: What sets it back in India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

At 6,499, the VR headset offers a comfortable and immersive VR experience, but it could have done much better with more supported smartphones and apps.

'You've To Choose Your Battles Carefully'

'You've To Choose Your Battles Carefully'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'If you are a strong-minded, opinionated woman, scars are inevitable.'

Rahul launches no-holds-barred attack against Modi, Patnaik

Rahul launches no-holds-barred attack against Modi, Patnaik

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Gandhi accused Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik of being remote-controlled by Modi

Kochi-Bengaluru flight receives bomb threat, passengers offloaded

Kochi-Bengaluru flight receives bomb threat, passengers offloaded

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

The passengers were offloaded and the aircraft was moved to an isolation bay for further inspection, airport sources said.

Phase 4: 76% polling in Bengal, Srinagar records highest turnout in decades

Phase 4: 76% polling in Bengal, Srinagar records highest turnout in decades

Rediff.com13 May 2024

A voter turnout of over 40 per cent was recorded till 1 pm on Monday in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections in 96 constituencies spread over 10 states and Union Territories amid incidents of violence in Andhra Pradesh and reports of poll boycott in some villages of Uttar Pradesh.

Govt increases number of ITBP posts along China border

Govt increases number of ITBP posts along China border

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The number of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) posts along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) has been increased from 180 to 195 as part of plans to better operational capability and border management, a top official said on Friday.

Govt issues alert against new ransomware

Govt issues alert against new ransomware

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Indian cyber security agency has issued a warning against 'Royal ransomware' virus that attacks critical sectors like communications, healthcare, education and even individuals and seeks pay-off in Bitcoins for not leaking personal data in the public domain.

'My husband slapped me'

'My husband slapped me'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder, Let Us Talk, offers advice on how to navigate life's problems.

Who is funding Baba Ramdev's fast: Congress

Who is funding Baba Ramdev's fast: Congress

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

The Congress on Saturday targeted Baba Ramdev's fast, alleging it has been "remotely controlled or hijacked" by vested political interests. The party claimed that the BJP and the RSS and their several frontal organisations were trying to destabilise the government through the campaign."By conceiving, controlling and coordinating the movement like the one at Ramlila Maidan, they are destabilising not only the government but the nation," Abhishek Singhvi said.

The Last Indian Villages On Tibet Border

The Last Indian Villages On Tibet Border

Rediff.com23 May 2024

'It is a breathtaking journey towards the Tibet border, especially since the Border Road Organisation has accomplished a fabulous feat in black-topping the road till the border.' 'One is left with a salute for the dauntless Indian soldiers who spend the winter in these majestic, though inhospitable areas (we were told that the temperature comes down to minus 40 in winter),' recounts Claude Arpi.

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

With Delhi recording air pollution levels seven to eight times above safe standards on Monday, the city government announced the return of its flagship odd-even scheme after four years anticipating further deterioration of air quality post-Diwali.

Is the Acoosta Uno speaker worth Rs 11,999?

Is the Acoosta Uno speaker worth Rs 11,999?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

It has quite a few plus points but the price could be a deterrent, says Khalid Anzar.

Sena factions attack each other on Thackeray's birth anniversary

Sena factions attack each other on Thackeray's birth anniversary

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, the son of Bal Thackeray, and his family members did not attend the event.

CBI busts fake call centre targeting US citizens, recovers Rs 3 cr, gadgets

CBI busts fake call centre targeting US citizens, recovers Rs 3 cr, gadgets

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) and busted a fake tech-support call centre that allegedly defrauded US citizens online.

Payal Rohatgi: Sangram is being cornered in Bigg Boss

Payal Rohatgi: Sangram is being cornered in Bigg Boss

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Here's what the family members of the remaining Bigg Boss 7 inmates have to say about their brief stint inside the house.

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma.

US okays sale of 31 Predator drones to India in $4-bn deal

US okays sale of 31 Predator drones to India in $4-bn deal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The Agency said it has delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on Thursday.

7,000 invitees, over 10,000 cops at Red Fort for I-Day celebrations

7,000 invitees, over 10,000 cops at Red Fort for I-Day celebrations

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Lunch boxes, water bottles, remote-controlled car keys, cigarette lighters, briefcases, handbags, cameras, binoculars, umbrellas and similar items will not be allowed at the Red Fort premises, he said.

Eyewitness reveals details of Gambhir-Kohli verbal spat

Eyewitness reveals details of Gambhir-Kohli verbal spat

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Toh ab tu mujhe sikhayega...,' Gambhir said in a verbal spat with Kohli

Review: Dyson Pure Hot + Cool air purifier

Review: Dyson Pure Hot + Cool air purifier

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The Dyson Pure Hot + Cool is expensive but worth the price. It clearly differentiates itself from similar machines in both looks and performance, says Khalid Anzar.

Manipur rifles trooper killed in ambush, 8 injured

Manipur rifles trooper killed in ambush, 8 injured

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

The insurgents first set off a powerful bomb by using a remote-controlled device and then opened fire at the team led by executive engineer Milan Singh when they reached a place between Khudengthabi and Kwatha Lamkhai, about 110 km south east of Imphal at around 7.45 am, the sources said.

Kaziranga Park to get e-surveillance system, aircraft

Kaziranga Park to get e-surveillance system, aircraft

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Union Minister for Environment and Forest Jayanthi Natarajan has announced that the central government would provide an un-manned remote-controlled aircraft and an electronic surveillance system for protecting the rhino and other wildlife in Kaziranga National Park in Assam that recently witnessed a spurt in killing of flood-hit rhinos by poachers on the prowl.

Pak: 4 soldiers killed in IED blast

Pak: 4 soldiers killed in IED blast

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Four Pakistani soldiers were on Wednesday killed in an Improvised Explosive Device blast in Hangu district in the country's restive northwest. A convoy of security forces was travelling from Hangu to Kurram tribal area when it was targeted near Warmagal on the Hangu-Kurram border.

7 killed in twin blasts outside shopping mall in Karachi

7 killed in twin blasts outside shopping mall in Karachi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

At least seven persons were killed and 15 more injured when two improvised explosive devices went off in a crowded commercial area in Pakistan's financial hub Karachi on Tuesday evening, officials and witnesses said. The explosions took place near a shopping mall just outside the bustling Hyderi market.

Assam Rifles trooper killed, 3 more hurt in Manipur blasts

Assam Rifles trooper killed, 3 more hurt in Manipur blasts

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Four jawans of Assam Rifles were on Friday injured when a powerful bomb exploded at Monjang area in Manipur's interior Chandel district bordering Myanmar.

Spiritual leader's grandson killed in Pak blast

Spiritual leader's grandson killed in Pak blast

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

The grandson of a prominent spiritual leader was killed and 10 others were injured when a bomb blast ripped through a religious gathering in Pakistan's southern Sindh province on Wednesday, the police said.

OS wars: Android clubs the life out of Windows, iOS and BB10!

OS wars: Android clubs the life out of Windows, iOS and BB10!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Android RULES! Windows, iOS BB10 lag behind.

40 killed in Pak in attacks on Shia pilgrims, soldiers

40 killed in Pak in attacks on Shia pilgrims, soldiers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

At least 19 people were killed and 25 others injured on Sunday in a car bomb attack that targeted a bus taking Shia pilgrims to Iran in Pakistan's restive southwest, hours after 21 soldiers abducted by Taliban from check posts near Peshawar were gunned down by the militants.

Bomb blasts bus, 19 killed in Pakistan

Bomb blasts bus, 19 killed in Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

At least 19 people, including women, were killed and over 40 others injured on Friday when a bus packed with government employees was targeted with a powerful bomb in northwest Pakistan. The bomb was triggered by remote control when the bus carrying Civil Secretariat employees was passing through Charsadda Road in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, said the police.

Lupin recalls 5.61 lakh pouches of India-made birth control pills in US

Lupin recalls 5.61 lakh pouches of India-made birth control pills in US

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Baltimore-based Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc is recalling 5,60,922 pouches of Mibelas 24 Fe (norethindrone acetate and Ethinyl estradiol tablets and ferrous fumarate tablets) in the US, as per the latest enforcement report by the USFDA.

Impossibly remote, incredibly beautiful... Will you go to Shaama?

Impossibly remote, incredibly beautiful... Will you go to Shaama?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Reaching is one thing, surviving another. The camp has no Wi-Fi, almost no phone signal and no electricity.