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Pakistan shells Indian villages in Rajouri, BSF soldier, woman hurt

Pakistan shells Indian villages in Rajouri, BSF soldier, woman hurt

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

A Border Security Force jawan and a woman were injured and two houses damaged on Saturday when Pakistani troops targeted Indian posts and civilian areas along the LoC in Nowshera and Sunderbani sectors of Rajouri district with mortar bombs and small arms fire, prompting the army to give a "befitting response".

PM to celebrate Diwali with ITBP men along China border

PM to celebrate Diwali with ITBP men along China border

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

He will celebrate the festival with ITBP personnel at Mana, the last village on Indian territory along the border with China, official sources said on Friday.

Parrikar's take: Surgical strikes gave India double gain

Parrikar's take: Surgical strikes gave India double gain

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Criticising those doubting the cross-Line of Control surgical strikes, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday said the action by the Indian army has increased the sensitivity among Indians regarding national security in a very effective way.

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.

India women lose fourth straight T20I

India women lose fourth straight T20I

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

India lost all their T20s in New Zealand after winning the ODI series and things are heading in a similar direction against England with two more games to go. Ahead of the second T20 Thursday, the momentum is with the visitors who also won the third and final ODI.

Israeli jets pound targets in Gaza as hostilities escalate

Israeli jets pound targets in Gaza as hostilities escalate

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Israeli jets on Saturday pounded over 30 Hamas targets in Gaza, killing five Palestinians, as rocket fire into Israel continued with the month-long conflict that has claimed about 2,000 lives flaring up again after the end of a three-day truce.

Can't wait to return, says Apple CEO Tim Cook on last day of India visit

Can't wait to return, says Apple CEO Tim Cook on last day of India visit

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

After a five-day long visit, Apple CEO Tim Cook left India with a note that he can't wait to return to the country. The visit of Cook coincided with 25 years of the iPhone maker's presence in India. Cook arrived in India on Monday. The visit started with the launch of the first official Apple store in Mumbai on April 18 followed by a second in the national capital on April 20.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

WTC Final: India need 280 to win on Day 5

WTC Final: India need 280 to win on Day 5

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

India will be hoping to pull off a miracle on Sunday by surviving Australia's relentless bowling onslaught.

Self-styled Kashmir JeM chief among 3 terrorists killed

Self-styled Kashmir JeM chief among 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Qari Yasir was involved in last year's Pulwama attack in which 40 CRPF personnel died, police and army officers said.

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.

Manohar Parrikar credits 'RSS teaching' for surgical strikes

Manohar Parrikar credits 'RSS teaching' for surgical strikes

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday appeared to give credit to "RSS teaching" for the decision to launch cross-Line of Control surgical strikes even as he slammed those seeking proof for the Indian Army's anti-terror operation in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

20 satellites in 26 minutes! ISRO makes space history

20 satellites in 26 minutes! ISRO makes space history

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

This is ISRO's new record of launching 20 satellites, including those from the US, Germany, Canada and Indonesia.

West Indies Tests: Ishant, Ashwin to undergo fitness test on September 29

West Indies Tests: Ishant, Ashwin to undergo fitness test on September 29

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

In case Ravichandran Ashwin is ruled out, the Indian team management's preferred choice is Yuzvendra Chahal.

Shinde's maiden Budget offers Rs 6K aid, free crop cover to farmers

Shinde's maiden Budget offers Rs 6K aid, free crop cover to farmers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Announcing a Re 1 crop insurance scheme for farmers, the deputy CM said the government will bear the financial burden of Rs 3,312 crore.

Beijing now within India's range with Agni-V

Beijing now within India's range with Agni-V

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Missile's range to cover China, West Asia, South East Asia and large parts of Africa

India carried out 3 cross-border strikes in 5 yrs, says Rajnath

India carried out 3 cross-border strikes in 5 yrs, says Rajnath

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'About two I will tell you, but won't tell you about the third one'

'It is our second nature to be shy about our sexual fantasies'

'It is our second nature to be shy about our sexual fantasies'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

'The film stared at me and asked me a question. As a producer you have made financial decision but it's time that as a woman you made a decision from your heart. That's what I did,' says Lipstick Under My Burkha producer Ekta Kapoor.

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'Ranbir helped me a lot with emotions and dialogues. As an actor, he makes us very secure.' 'He guides us with his experiences. He makes the work really, really easy and wonderful for his co-stars.'

India's space programme is a Phoenix

India's space programme is a Phoenix

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'It is time we Indians learnt to believe in ourselves, and stopped questioning our own capabilities every time a space launch is not a glorious success,' says M D Riti.

India rout Poland for second win in Hockey World League

India rout Poland for second win in Hockey World League

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

India scored a 3-0 victory over Poland to notch their second consecutive victory in the Hockey World League semi-finals, in Antwerp, on Tuesday.

Meet the heroes of the Surgical Strikes

Meet the heroes of the Surgical Strikes

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Major Rohit Suri and Naib Subedar Vijay Kumar were honoured at a military investiture ceremony.

BMW launches X6 Sports Activity Coupe at Rs 1.15 cr

BMW launches X6 Sports Activity Coupe at Rs 1.15 cr

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

A coupe car offers the motorist the combined experience of a sports SUV as well as the comfort of a luxe sedan

How India can get ahead in the space race

How India can get ahead in the space race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chandrayaan-3's success is a must for India's space ambitions; we can't afford to lose out. And for realising our space dreams, the Indian private sector must be encouraged because if we lose this race, the moon, Mars, and mineral-rich asteroids will already be crowded before we reach there.

Sunil Mittal's $2 bn gamble on space

Sunil Mittal's $2 bn gamble on space

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bharti Global is planning to put up more satellites and has set a stiff deadline to launch commercial Internet services by October in the UK, Alaska, northern Russia and northern Europe.

PHOTOS: Root, Pope hit tons to lead England's strong reply

PHOTOS: Root, Pope hit tons to lead England's strong reply

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Joe Root scored his fastest Test century while Ollie Pope struck a superb 145, as England launched a stirring fightback to reach 473/5 at the close of play on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand on Sunday.

Ikea to open 2nd India store in Navi Mumbai on Dec 18

Ikea to open 2nd India store in Navi Mumbai on Dec 18

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Next in line will be mega stores in cities such as Gurgaon and Bengaluru, though timelines for launch have not been specified yet. The company will also launch two more city-centre or smaller stores in 2021 in Mumbai to reach a wider audience.

Obama could nominate Indian-American judge on US Supreme Court

Obama could nominate Indian-American judge on US Supreme Court

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Sri Srinivasan could become the first Indian-American to be on the bench of the US Supreme Court after conservative icon Justice Antonin Scalia's sudden death.

Agni-5 can deliver a nuclear bomb anywhere in China

Agni-5 can deliver a nuclear bomb anywhere in China

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

China's and India's nuclear doctrines mandate 'No First Use' of nuclear weapons, so use against each other seems unlikely.

If needed, forces can cross border to protect country: Rajnath

If needed, forces can cross border to protect country: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Kashmir was with India, Kashmir is with India and Kashmir will remain with India forever, said Singh.

Top Performer: Krunal Pandya

Top Performer: Krunal Pandya

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Lucknow Super Giants spinner Krunal Pandya was the pick of the LSG bowlers with figures of 2-11 in his team's impressive win over Punjab Kings.

10 damning details Naved gave that nail Pakistan

10 damning details Naved gave that nail Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Mohammad Naved Yakub Naved, the Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist who was captured alive after the attack on the BSF convoy in Udhampur, has been giving his interrogators vital information on how the terror industry thrives in parts of Pakistan.

ISRO's 'monster rocket' may take Indians to space

ISRO's 'monster rocket' may take Indians to space

Rediff.com30 May 2017

And the first Indian to go into space from 'Indian soil' could well be a woman.

PIX: Mayank, Ajaz share spotlight on Day 1 of Mumbai Test

PIX: Mayank, Ajaz share spotlight on Day 1 of Mumbai Test

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Opener Mayank Agarwal hit a gritty hundred to rescue India after New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel had put them in a spot of bother with three quick wickets on the weather-hit first day of the second and final Test, at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai, on Friday.

Women's World Cup PIX: Philippines shock NZ; Colombia blank S Korea

Women's World Cup PIX: Philippines shock NZ; Colombia blank S Korea

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Sarina Bolden headed the winner as the Philippines spoiled co-hosts New Zealand's party

Row breaks out over Centre's 'Surgical Strike Day' celebrations in colleges

Row breaks out over Centre's 'Surgical Strike Day' celebrations in colleges

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

HRD Minister Javadekar responding to criticism of politicising the event said the UGC communication reflected "patriotism not politics", and it is not compulsory for the academic institutions to organise any such event.

2022 will see carmakers fight it out for top SUV slot

2022 will see carmakers fight it out for top SUV slot

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Market leader Maruti Suzuki is putting finishing touches to its plan of finding its feet in what is being hailed as a battle of epic proportions in India's fastest-growing passenger vehicle segment, reports Arindam Majumder.

18 terrorists killed in 21 days; eliminated JeM leadership successfully: Army

18 terrorists killed in 21 days; eliminated JeM leadership successfully: Army

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Of the 18 terrorists killed, 14 belonged to JeM including its "six main commanders", the Lt. Gen., flanked by IGP Kashmir S P Pani and IG CRPF Zulfiqar Hassan, said.

Rajnath says more surgical strikes can't be ruled out

Rajnath says more surgical strikes can't be ruled out

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

He also dismissed as 'a mere eye wash' the house arrest of Lashkar-e-Tayyaba chief Hafiz Saeed.

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Deane De Menezes hopes to reduce the awkwardness and stigma around menstruation.