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Arunachal: Alleged serial rapist sent to 14 days police remand

Arunachal: Alleged serial rapist sent to 14 days police remand

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

A court in West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday remanded the hostel warden-cum-teacher, who allegedly raped 14 minor girls of a private school at remote Likabali in west district of Arunachal Pradesh, to 14 days police custody.

China is the real threat

China is the real threat

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'China, much more than Pakistan, is a credible potential adversary with the ability to hurt our interests.' 'It must figure higher in our national security concerns,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'The government has said it has kept its powder dry to fight the true battle against the debilitating influence of the pandemic.' 'The release of the shocking economic data this week should act as the fuse for using that powder now.' 'Further delays will make the battle that much harder,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.

The soldier has done more to unite India than netas

The soldier has done more to unite India than netas

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

'Often reviled, mostly ignored, sometimes venerated, he has taken it all in his stride.' 'He has stood by the nation through thick and thin,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Germanwings crash: 'Co-pilot deliberately forced plane into descent'

Germanwings crash: 'Co-pilot deliberately forced plane into descent'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

The co-pilot of Germanwings Flight 9525 appears to have deliberately crashed the plane after he was left alone in the cockpit, according to a French prosecutor.

Xiaomi Redmi 3S is an awesome phone for Rs 9k

Xiaomi Redmi 3S is an awesome phone for Rs 9k

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The Redmi 3S boasts of a fantastic built quality, brilliant battery back up, and a pretty good display

Government junks plans to modernise airport sector

Government junks plans to modernise airport sector

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The government has deprived AAI of a sizeable and stable source of income.

Global warming making Siachen riskier for soldiers

Global warming making Siachen riskier for soldiers

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

The death of 10 soldiers earlier this year in an avalanche in the critical Sonam post, located close to the Line of Control with Pakistan, was due to global warming.

China's gold mine at Arunachal border could be new flashpoint with India

China's gold mine at Arunachal border could be new flashpoint with India

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Projecting the mining operations as part of China's move to take over Arunachal Pradesh, the report said 'people familiar with the project say the mines are part of an ambitious plan by Beijing to reclaim South Tibet'.

ISRO gears up for human spaceflight programme

ISRO gears up for human spaceflight programme

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The space agency said Chandrayaan-2 planned for mid-April.

'We can't even take a U-turn'

'We can't even take a U-turn'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The prayer, Sarvejana Sukhinobhavantu, or let the whole universe of living beings be well, helps. So do profound and relevant Ancient Wise Words and aphorisms: Vasudaiva Kutumbakam, or the whole world is one big family, interconnected, interdependent. And a sense of humour, jokes, pranks, writing, conversations. And, last but definitely not least, the rippling waves of inner realisation on the background mind-track -- about the insignificance of ego, the importance of humility, the wasted opportunities in life, the wrong moves, the strokes of luck, the past 'sins', the what-ifs.

As Prabhu seeks more power for RPF, Debroy wants wings clipped

As Prabhu seeks more power for RPF, Debroy wants wings clipped

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Bibek Debroy Committee proposed railways duty is not to run hospitals, schools, catering, real estate activities and maintaining RPF

What do foreign investors want?

What do foreign investors want?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The behaviour of the foreign institutional investors is gauged from the numbers put out by the exchanges and regulators.

75% polling in Meghalaya, Nagaland; 1 dies in violence

75% polling in Meghalaya, Nagaland; 1 dies in violence

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Nagaland Chief Electoral Officer Abhijit Sinha said the violence in Akuluto constituency in Zunheboto district left one dead and two injured.

Voting begins in Goa, Punjab

Voting begins in Goa, Punjab

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The assembly polls are seen as a test of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity, especially in the wake of demonetisation.

Eight Jarawa girls rescued in Andamans

Eight Jarawa girls rescued in Andamans

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Eight Jarawa girls were rescued from two remote creeks in Andaman and Nicobar Islands after they were kidnapped by a group of men from a Jarawa Reserve Zone last week, the police said on Wednesday.

Glaring errors in India's new aviation policy

Glaring errors in India's new aviation policy

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

A total of Rs 30,000 crore was allocated for five years to Air India by the United Progressive Alliance government in its second term.

Black boxes show Russian plane not shot by missile

Black boxes show Russian plane not shot by missile

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

However, the act of terrorism has not been ruled out officially by investigators.

RBI won't answer why note exchange wasn't allowed till Mar 31

RBI won't answer why note exchange wasn't allowed till Mar 31

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The Central Bank has stonewalled almost every RTI query pertaining to demonetisation citing one or the other reason.

India-Pakistan series in December not ruled out yet, says Shukla

India-Pakistan series in December not ruled out yet, says Shukla

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

The senior Indian administrator also said that the BCCI extended full hospitality to the PCB delegation but Shiv Sena spoiled the schedule meeting last Monday.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Smart meters soon for those living in Gurgaon, Kanpur, Lucknow

Smart meters soon for those living in Gurgaon, Kanpur, Lucknow

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

While consumers will be paying a higher upfront cost for smart metering, the share in the efficiency gains could more than offset this higher spend

Will Wuhan spirit survive November?

Will Wuhan spirit survive November?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

'The Dalai Lama is in a tearing hurry.' 'The 'reincarnation' card remains unplayed, and time is running out.' 'Is something big being planned for the event of Tibetan Buddhist leaders in Leh in November?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The RBI has lost credibility and needs a revamp

The RBI has lost credibility and needs a revamp

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

'The temptation of governments, to have a finger in the RBI pie will be just too great to resist, unless extensive amendments are carried out in the RBI Act treating it almost as the fourth branch of the government.'

PM surveys flood-hit Kerala, grants Rs. 500 cr emergency aid

PM surveys flood-hit Kerala, grants Rs. 500 cr emergency aid

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

An ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh will be given per person to the next of kin of those killed in the floods.

Show will go on: Kulkarni after attack over ex- Pak minister's book launch

Show will go on: Kulkarni after attack over ex- Pak minister's book launch

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Shiv Sena activists threw ink at me and smeared my face. They abused me, Kulkarni alleged.

Amid Sikkim standoff, Chinese army conducts live-fire drills in Tibet

Amid Sikkim standoff, Chinese army conducts live-fire drills in Tibet

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The brigade that conducted the drills was from the PLA's Tibet Military Command and is one of China's two plateau mountain brigades.

Indian Army brings glimmer of hope to quake survivors

Indian Army brings glimmer of hope to quake survivors

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Widening 'Operation Maitri', the Indian Army on Monday moved its rescue mission outside Nepal's capital into the epicentre of the devastating earthquake.

What you must know about Apple TV, Watch and iPad Pro

What you must know about Apple TV, Watch and iPad Pro

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

It was just not the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus that the Cupertino-based Apple launched on September 9. Here's a lowdown on three more gadgets launched by the company in San Francisco.

Is MG Hector an ideal family SUV? Find out

Is MG Hector an ideal family SUV? Find out

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The MG Hector has grabbed a lot of attention and interest, especially for its segment-above technologies.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R: The Silent Killer

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R: The Silent Killer

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R stands tall among all superbikes

Weather satellite INSAT-3D successfully launched

Weather satellite INSAT-3D successfully launched

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

INSAT-3D, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation and its Space Applications Centre, is designed to provide meteorological observation and monitoring of land/ocean surfaces.

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