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Is India becoming a National SUSPICION state?

Is India becoming a National SUSPICION state?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Suspect all, fix all.' 'It is this mindset that begins at the very top of an establishment and then trickles down and across,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

It's a record! IAF airlifts 463 tonnes in 6 hours to Ladakh

It's a record! IAF airlifts 463 tonnes in 6 hours to Ladakh

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The unstated aim of a well-publicised airlift operation of this kind is to demonstrate India's ability to rapidly move troops and equipment over long distances.

Rahul to preside over Congress convention

Rahul to preside over Congress convention

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

When asked whether Sonia will be present at the day-long convention, Congress spokesman Shaktisinh Gohil told reporters that Rahul had led the agitation against demonetisation and he would preside over it.

Why did Turkey, Iran, Malaysia speak on J&K?

Why did Turkey, Iran, Malaysia speak on J&K?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'None of these three countries -- Turkey, Iran or Malaysia -- ever made a hostile move against India to support the Pakistan-based terrorist elements,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PIX: Man United knocked out of Champions League; Lazio advance

PIX: Man United knocked out of Champions League; Lazio advance

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

RB Leipzig scored twice in the opening 13 minutes but had to survive a late comeback from Manchester United to cling on to a 3-2 win on Tuesday that sent them into the Champions League knockout stage and eliminated the English side.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

How illegal sat phones are a big headache for intelligence agencies

How illegal sat phones are a big headache for intelligence agencies

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The arrest of three foreigners in connection with a case relating to possession of satellite phones once again goes on to show the lacklustre approach many have towards the Indian law. Three persons were arrested at Jalpaiguri in west Bengal for possessing satellite phones and were charged with violation under the Indian Wireless Telegraph Act 1933, Indian Telegraph Act 1885, the Indian Penal Code and the Foreigners Order of 1948.

US does a U-turn, Powell to meet Narendra Modi on Thursday

US does a U-turn, Powell to meet Narendra Modi on Thursday

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

United States Ambassador to India Nancy Powell plans to meet Narendra Modi, signalling a shift in America's stand towards the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots.

How 150 soldiers, 2 dogs rescued soldier trapped in Siachen avalanche

How 150 soldiers, 2 dogs rescued soldier trapped in Siachen avalanche

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The determination of over 150 soldiers helped by two canines and earth penetrating radars and special ice cutting equipment helped rescue Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad.

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry to meet with NASA over Moon landing doubts

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry to meet with NASA over Moon landing doubts

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Windshield cracks mid-air on AI Dreamliner's Kolkata flight

Windshield cracks mid-air on AI Dreamliner's Kolkata flight

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

It is raining trouble for Air India's Dreamliner fleet as one of the aircraft was forced to return to New Delhi on Thursday after developing a windshield crack mid-air on its way to Kolkata.

After Ramgopal, SP may take back all expelled leaders

After Ramgopal, SP may take back all expelled leaders

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Some of the expelled youth leaders, close to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, have already met party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, triggering speculation of their early return to party fold.

'Jaish is being used for terrorist attacks'

'Jaish is being used for terrorist attacks'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'The Pakistan army is trying to mainstream the LeT.'

SC asks states to prevent attacks on Kashmiris; MHA issues advisory

SC asks states to prevent attacks on Kashmiris; MHA issues advisory

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The court also directed that police officers, who were earlier appointed as nodal officers to deal with incidents of mob lynching, would be now responsible to deal with cases of alleged assault on Kashmiris.

How India can execute a military strike in Pakistan

How India can execute a military strike in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

'The Indian Army can easily initiate retaliation.' 'But escalation would be both inevitable and unpredictable.'

Centre does a U-turn on jammers for defence forces

Centre does a U-turn on jammers for defence forces

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Defence forces, who were last month excluded from the list of agencies eligible to procure jammers, have now been included, in addition to central armed police forces like Central Reserve Police Force, Central Industrial Security Force and Indo Tibetan Border Police.

Who can kill the fake news monster?

Who can kill the fake news monster?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

'There are sound commercial reasons to hope for the development of 'anti-fake news networks',' says Devangshu Datta.

TN politics turns Stalin-centric in election year

TN politics turns Stalin-centric in election year

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

From Chief Minister EK Palaniswami to Seeman to TTV Dhinakaran to elder brother M K Azhagiri, everyone's favourite target these days seems to the DMK chief Stalin, which is good news in an election year, but that doesn't mean he is going to sweep the polls, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

One AirAsia black box retrieved, jet exploded as it hit water

One AirAsia black box retrieved, jet exploded as it hit water

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Divers on Monday retrieved the crucial flight data recorder of the AirAsia plane from the Java Sea in a potential breakthrough to solve the mystery of the crash, as an Indonesian official said the jet 'exploded' on impact with the water due to rapid change in pressure.

Army finalises plan for inducting women in military police

Army finalises plan for inducting women in military police

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Adjutant General of the Army Lt General Ashwani Kumar said it planned to induct about 800 women in the military police with a yearly intake of 52 personnel.

India should be Pakistan's largest trading partner: EU

India should be Pakistan's largest trading partner: EU

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Regional economic integration in South Asia, he said, is a priority for the EU.

AIADMK-BJP poll tieup will have to clear seat-sharing hurdle

AIADMK-BJP poll tieup will have to clear seat-sharing hurdle

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Second-line AIADMK leaders and cadres alike say that by starting the talks first with the BJP and committing the party to an alliance without discussing seat-sharing, the leadership might have commenced the coalition discourse at the wrong end. According to them, even 20 seats for the BJP may be too many, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Volkswagen Vento facelift launched at Rs 785,000

Volkswagen Vento facelift launched at Rs 785,000

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Volkswagen is planning to make India a low-cost manufacturing hub.

Uddhav's cool-headed strategy makes BJP furious

Uddhav's cool-headed strategy makes BJP furious

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Sena chief has now put ball in BJP's court indicating that Shiv Sena's tiger is back to roar. Sanjay Jog reports

Dabholkar murder: Hindu outfit member named as key conspirator

Dabholkar murder: Hindu outfit member named as key conspirator

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Dabholkar was shot dead on August 20, 2013 near his home in Pune, while he was on a morning walk.

Love it or loathe it, Formula One has a halo

Love it or loathe it, Formula One has a halo

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Formula One's clunky 'halo' head protection device, the most obvious novelty of the 2018 season, has divided opinion.

Time for India to talk directly to Pakistan army

Time for India to talk directly to Pakistan army

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

'The Modi government will be wasting its time talking to Nawaz Sharif.' 'It would be better if it were to open a direct channel with the Pakistan army,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Assets worth up to $12 billion likely to be listed under REITs

Assets worth up to $12 billion likely to be listed under REITs

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

With Sebi clearing the final guidelines for creation of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), assets worth around $12 billion are likely to be listed in the next 2-3 years.

'Connecting Indian consulate attack with Sharif's visit is rubbish'

'Connecting Indian consulate attack with Sharif's visit is rubbish'

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Much has been said about Friday's attack on the Indian consulate in Heart and the connection it has with the invitation sent out to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. While a few believe that the two could be connected, officers who have worked in Afghanistan-Pakistan say the issues are completely different. Vicky Nanjappa reports

'BJP may behave like Trump in America'

'BJP may behave like Trump in America'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

'The sadhus and sanyasis of UP are not for any economics.' 'They only know the religious agenda and the RSS will support them.' 'Modi does not have full control of the party at the ground level like Indira Gandhi had.'

In a first, RSS chief's Dusshera speech telecast live on Doordarshan

In a first, RSS chief's Dusshera speech telecast live on Doordarshan

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday came out in fulsome praise of the Modi government for initiatives on national security, economy and international relations in a short period of six months.

Plane carrying football players from Brazil crashes, 76 dead

Plane carrying football players from Brazil crashes, 76 dead

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

A plane carrying 72 people, including football players from Brazil, has reportedly crashed in Colombia. Authorities are responding to an emergency after an airplane with 72 people on board has crashed on its way to Medellin's international airport.

Why ISRO is betting big on GPS

Why ISRO is betting big on GPS

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

India has made a good beginning in the area of satellite navigation but still there is a long way to go.

Nifty can rise to 9,400-9,425 in short term

Nifty can rise to 9,400-9,425 in short term

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The focus is on corporate results at one level but global news will also have an impact

Unveiled: China's secretive stealth fighter

Unveiled: China's secretive stealth fighter

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

The J-20 fighter is called Beijing's answer to the US F-22 stealth fighter and the F-35 that will be soon deployed in the Pacific by the United States and Japan.

Govt's 'snooping' order headed to SC

Govt's 'snooping' order headed to SC

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

'With the top court's judgment declaring the Right to Privacy a Fundamental Right, the powers under the provision need to be looked afresh.' 'To utilise such sweeping powers in the right manner will also be a challenge.'

Irrfan has left me with no definite answers, only questions

Irrfan has left me with no definite answers, only questions

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'Since Piku, Irrfan seemed content in delighting us with his finesse than striking a nerve.' 'Now, why was this so?' 'Why did our No 1 soul-searching actor suddenly decide that he'd rather be a heart-warmer?' 'Did those journeys take too much out of him?' asks Sreehari Nair.

Column: Is Pakistan blackmailing PM, NSA?

Column: Is Pakistan blackmailing PM, NSA?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'Imran Khan would only have spoken with the full awareness of Modi's complex political personality.' 'He has the great advantage of being privy to the confidential exchanges between then Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Modi during the latter's celebrated surprise visit to Lahore in December 2015 as well as the 'back channel' conversations between the national security advisors of the two countries,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India loses Afghan proxy war

India loses Afghan proxy war

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'Pakistan has worsted India in the Afghan proxy war and the defeat becomes a template of regional politics,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Mighty Terry inspires Chelsea to League Cup glory

Mighty Terry inspires Chelsea to League Cup glory

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

John Terry embellished his status to Chelsea fans as "captain, leader, legend" by scoring the goal that set his side on the way to a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Capital One Cup final at a rain-sodden Wembley on Sunday.