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What's A Chopper Doing Over Parliament?

What's A Chopper Doing Over Parliament?

Rediff.com4 May 2024

On Friday, May 3, 2024, the National Security Guard and the Delhi police conducted a security mock drill at the Parliament building. The primary objective of the drill was to assess and synchronise the readiness of the security forces to counter potential future threats effectively.

Remarks against complainant without care, caution, court tells Raut

Remarks against complainant without care, caution, court tells Raut

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

In the detailed order made available on Thursday, the court said Medha Somaiya is a well qualified and reputed personality and that her image was shattered due the defamation.

Army to deploy all-terrain vehicles in northern borders

Army to deploy all-terrain vehicles in northern borders

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The Indian government has initiated the process of procuring All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for deployment along the northern borders for the Indian Army. The Ministry of Defence has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking vendors who can supply the vehicles. The RFI outlines operational and technical specifications for the ATVs, including a minimum seating capacity of four personnel, disc brakes, automatic transmission, and heliportability by Chinook/Mi26 helicopters.

'Housefull 5 Will Be A 5 Star Film'

'Housefull 5 Will Be A 5 Star Film'

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The starry ensemble of a whopping 18 cast members of Housefull 5 made for an epic frame as they gathered to launch the trailer of the upcoming goofy comedy.

UP minister addresses event in dark after power outage

UP minister addresses event in dark after power outage

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Uttar Pradesh Energy Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma was forced to address an event in the dark in his hometown Mau due to a power outage. The incident, which went viral on social media, led to action against four power department officials, including the suspension of two. Sharma was in Mau for a three-day event marking eight years of the BJP government in the state. The power failure lasted for hours, causing inconvenience to the locals and creating an awkward situation for the minister. While some BJP workers alleged that the outage was deliberate, locals praised Sharma for his composure and humility.

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Arjun Menon celebrates his 70th birthday on August 22 by looking at his most memorable films.

WUG: Ankita bags 3000m steeplechase silver

WUG: Ankita bags 3000m steeplechase silver

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Steeplechaser Ankita Dhyani came up with a blistering run to clinch silver in the gruelling 3000m event with a personal-best time of 9:31.99 seconds.

Sanjay Raut charged with sedition for article against Modi

Sanjay Raut charged with sedition for article against Modi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Sanjay Raut has been booked on the charge of sedition and other offences for writing an objectionable article against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the party mouthpiece Saamana, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Can India win series in England?

Can India win series in England?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

While former Australian opener Matthew Hayden reckons series will go India's way, two former India players believe otherwise.

Operation Sindoor outreach: Congress names 4, no Tharoor

Operation Sindoor outreach: Congress names 4, no Tharoor

Rediff.com17 May 2025

A statement issued by the parliamentary affairs ministry earlier on Saturday said the all-party delegations will project India's national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all forms and manifestations.

1st Test: Ganguly predicts 4 centurions

1st Test: Ganguly predicts 4 centurions

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly found themselves reliving old memories - this time from the sidelines.

Gill's Dilemma: Be Kohli... Or Be Himself?

Gill's Dilemma: Be Kohli... Or Be Himself?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill's early days as India's Test captain have stirred intense debate -- not just for his on-field decisions, but for a noticeable shift in persona.

MTR owner eyes IPO in 2025

MTR owner eyes IPO in 2025

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Indian arm of the Norwegian investment company Orkla ASA, which owns spice brands like MTR and Eastern, is exploring the possibility of launching an initial public offering (IPO) in 2025, said a top company executive. "The ASA board just cleared the proposal. "We had done a pre-IPO study last year to understand what we need to do and based on that the board said, 'okay, let's go ahead and explore capital markets'," Sanjay Sharma, CEO, Orkla India, told Business Standard.

Water crisis: Delhi ministers' urgent appeal to Modi

Water crisis: Delhi ministers' urgent appeal to Modi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Delhi cabinet ministers have written a letter to Prime Narendra Modi and urged him to resolve the water crisis in the national capital on a priority basis, Environment minister Gopal Rai said on Monday.

Let's not panic: Manjkrekar on Ro-Ko retirement

Let's not panic: Manjkrekar on Ro-Ko retirement

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Manjrekar however, did flag India's overseas batting fragility.

When Smriti Irani Performed Dhunuchi Naach

When Smriti Irani Performed Dhunuchi Naach

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Smriti Irani's mother is Bengali so it wasn't surprising to see the minister perform the dhunuchi naach at a Durga Puja pandal on New Delhi's Pandara Road on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

AAP's Sanjay Singh gets bail after ED's 'no objection'

AAP's Sanjay Singh gets bail after ED's 'no objection'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Enforcement Directorate said it has no objection if the AAP leader Sanjay Singh is given bail in the case.

Maha seat-sharing: Raut's veiled dig at Cong; Chennithala meets Uddhav

Maha seat-sharing: Raut's veiled dig at Cong; Chennithala meets Uddhav

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Shiv Sena-Uhhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday said the seat-sharing talks between his party and the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar have concluded as these two parties are driven by a desire and mindset to resolve issues.

Your Favourite Housefull Film? VOTE!

Your Favourite Housefull Film? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Housefull 5 may not be getting rave reviews but it's got the thumbs up from audiences.

'Maharashtra Verdict May Open New Chapter'

'Maharashtra Verdict May Open New Chapter'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'The political situation in the country will depend on the electoral outcome in Maharashtra.'

Why Kerala Opposes Sand Sea Mining

Why Kerala Opposes Sand Sea Mining

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

If as critics point out, the environmental impact assessment study was commissioned only after the auction process got underway with not all the stakeholders getting to know of it, then the government has already compromised the trust it could have enjoyed with Kerala's public including its coastal communities, points out Shyam G Menon.

'High risk strategy' will not always work

'High risk strategy' will not always work

Rediff.com6 May 2025

After a remarkable campaign last year, which saw SRH redefine T20 hitting with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head at the helm, their aggressive approach backfired, bowing out of the league with just three wins in 11 games and plenty of underwhelming moments on the field as a batting and bowling unit.

'Go to England with nothing to..' Manjrekar reacts

'Go to England with nothing to..' Manjrekar reacts

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Strange selection, says Manjrekar; Irfan, Harbhajan congratulate Gill

R-Day parade: Women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

R-Day parade: Women daredevils perform motorcycle stunts

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

A team of women daredevils from the Border Security Force on Wednesday got the adrenaline rushing as they performed gravity-defying motorcycle stunts on Rajpath during the Republic Day parade.

'Power of my name': Brij Bhushan claims credit for Vinesh's victory

'Power of my name': Brij Bhushan claims credit for Vinesh's victory

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

"If she wins by using my name, it means I am a great man. At least my name has enough power to help her sail through," he said.

'Not Kohli Enough': Gill's Captaincy Under Fire

'Not Kohli Enough': Gill's Captaincy Under Fire

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

While Gill's intent was to contain, former players believe he missed an opportunity to attack when it mattered most.

Allahabad HC stays UP govt's suspension Sanjay Gandhi hospital's licence

Allahabad HC stays UP govt's suspension Sanjay Gandhi hospital's licence

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Wednesday stayed the Uttar Pradesh government's order suspending the licence of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Amethi over the death of a 22-year-old woman after a surgery.

Only 1 of 4 named: Cong slams govt over skewed delegation picks

Only 1 of 4 named: Cong slams govt over skewed delegation picks

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The opposition party, however, said the four eminent Congress MPs and leaders who have been included at the instance of the Modi government will, of course, go with the delegations and make their contributions.

Commando Salutes Rahul!

Commando Salutes Rahul!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday.

Govt names 51 leaders to visit 33 world capitals, drops 3 from Cong list

Govt names 51 leaders to visit 33 world capitals, drops 3 from Cong list

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The delegations led by Baijayant Panda, Ravi Shankar Prasad (both Bharatiya Janata Party), Sanjay Kumar Jha (Janata Dal-United), Shrikant Shinde (Shiv Sena), Shashi Tharoor (Congress), Kanimozhi (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) and Supriya Sule (Nationalist Congress Party-Sharad Pawar) will visit a total of 32 countries and the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

Gadkari favours 51% stake to foreign cos in tunnel construction JV

Gadkari favours 51% stake to foreign cos in tunnel construction JV

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday favoured giving a majority 51 per cent stake to foreign partners in joint ventures for building tunnels and detailed project reports to improve work quality. Gadkari said providing a majority stake to a foreign partner in the joint venture is necessary to ensure that only serious and technically qualified players bid for tunnel projects.

One can serve nation even without military colours: IAF chief

One can serve nation even without military colours: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, the head of the Indian Air Force (IAF), stated that every Indian citizen is akin to a soldier. While acknowledging the unique appeal of serving in uniform, he emphasized that contributing to the nation doesn't necessitate military attire. Addressing NCC cadets at the Republic Day camp, Singh highlighted the importance of national service, emphasizing that it's not limited to those in uniform. He cited an example, stating that 'every soldier is a citizen in uniform, and every citizen is a soldier out of uniform.' He encouraged cadets to embody the values of discipline and patriotism in their daily lives, even outside of the military context, for the betterment of the nation.

India drop 7 stars ahead of FIH Pro League Europe leg

India drop 7 stars ahead of FIH Pro League Europe leg

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Hockey India has announced a 24-member Indian men's team for the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League, set to be played in Amstelveen, Netherlands and Antwerp, Belgium, from June 7.

5 Reasons Why Saiyaara Is A BLOCKBUSTER

5 Reasons Why Saiyaara Is A BLOCKBUSTER

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'Gen Z was devoid of love stories with sad endings like Heer Ranjha, Laila Majnu or Romeo Juliet; they have never seen something like this in their lifetime.' 'Saiyaara is a rooted love story.'

Flash floods claim 5 lives in Himachal, 3 in Jammu; red alert in Kerala

Flash floods claim 5 lives in Himachal, 3 in Jammu; red alert in Kerala

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

While two bodies were recovered on Wednesday, the death toll climbed to four on Thursday after the recovery of two more bodies from the Indira Priyadarshini Hydroelectric project site in Kangra district.

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

'When I meet someone and feel something, and start dreaming about a big wedding, I will...'

Brij Bhushan calls sexual harassment case a political plot

Brij Bhushan calls sexual harassment case a political plot

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment: 'It's a conspiracy by Congress'

Listen to your conscience: Cong to party MPs picked by govt

Listen to your conscience: Cong to party MPs picked by govt

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The Congress on Sunday said it was not stopping anyone from being part of diplomatic delegations to be sent to various countries following Operation Sindoor and that its leaders who have been named at the instance of the government must listen to their conscience and contribute to the exercise.

Meet The Soldier Of The Future

Meet The Soldier Of The Future

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over indigenous equipment to the Indian Army at the ministry of defence, August 16, 2022.

'Mumbai's Success Depends On Rohit'

'Mumbai's Success Depends On Rohit'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'You need a 400-run season from Rohit Sharma. 15s and 20s converted into 40s and 60s.'