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Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this also to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...' A typical politician's line, did you say, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

BJP, Congress In Freebies Race In MP

BJP, Congress In Freebies Race In MP

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'Elections in Madhya Pradesh have so far largely avoided freebies.' 'But this time both the Congress and BJP are making such announcements.'

Sonia Gandhi to take final call on Karnataka CM on Wednesday

Sonia Gandhi to take final call on Karnataka CM on Wednesday

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Party sources said United Progressive Allinace chairperson Sonia Gandhi is likely to reach Delhi on Wednesday from Himachal Pradesh and is expected to meet some leaders who are part of the decision-making process in Karnataka.

LAC row: Indian Army strengthens dominance in Ladakh

LAC row: Indian Army strengthens dominance in Ladakh

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The Indian Army has occupied several key heights in the strategically located Rezang-La and Reqin-La areas on the southern bank of the lake since the end of August.

Amid LAC row, China warns US against interfering in ties with India

Amid LAC row, China warns US against interfering in ties with India

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Throughout its standoff with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Chinese officials sought to downplay the severity of the crisis, emphasising Beijing's intent to preserve border stability and prevent the standoff from harming other areas of its bilateral relationship with India, the Pentagon said in a report on Tuesday.

Women's Premier League: Smriti, Harman, Shafali set to cross Rs 1 cr

Women's Premier League: Smriti, Harman, Shafali set to cross Rs 1 cr

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

The five teams -- Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, RCB, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz -- will be bidding for 90 players in a list of 409.

An appointment amid Pak army's dwindling patience

An appointment amid Pak army's dwindling patience

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Is Nasir Khan Janjua's appointment as Pakistan's national security advisor the first step in suborning the elected civilian government?

DK Shivakumar calls off Delhi visit at 11th hour citing stomach bug

DK Shivakumar calls off Delhi visit at 11th hour citing stomach bug

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Chief minister aspirant and Karnataka state Congress president D K Shivakumar on Monday cancelled his Delhi trip, hours after confirming he would be flying to the national capital, fuelling speculation that all is not well in the ruling camp over the CM contender issue.

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.

India, China discuss disengagement at 3 other points

India, China discuss disengagement at 3 other points

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

India and China on Saturday held another round of military talks with a focus on taking forward the disengagement process in Hot Springs, Gogra and Depsang in eastern Ladakh and bring down the tensions in the region, official sources said.

'Time to play hardball with China'

'Time to play hardball with China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'Unless India ups the ante, Beijing will continue to believe its transgressions are cost free and will feel encouraged to do more of the same.'

India imposes 20% export duty on non-Basmati rice

India imposes 20% export duty on non-Basmati rice

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The government on Thursday imposed a 20 per cent export duty on non-Basmati rice except for parboiled rice to boost domestic supplies amid a fall in area under the paddy crop in the current Kharif season. According to a notification by the revenue department, an export duty of 20 per cent has been imposed on 'rice in husk (paddy or rough)' and 'husked (brown) rice'. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs further said the export of 'semi-milled or wholly-milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed(other than Parboiled rice and Basmati rice)' will also attract a customs duty of 20 per cent.

Kerala orders judicial probe into Tanur boat tragedy, boat owner held

Kerala orders judicial probe into Tanur boat tragedy, boat owner held

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Tanur police said a case was registered on Sunday itself against the owner of the boat, which reportedly did not have a licence to function.

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'In the 1971 War my battalion suffered 4 casualties after fighting for 14 days.' 'In Operation Blue Star, I lost 19 men in just one hour.'

Army Chief on two-day visit to Ladakh, reviews security situation

Army Chief on two-day visit to Ladakh, reviews security situation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

On the first day of his two-day visit to Ladakh, Gen Naravane held a series of meetings with top commanders about the evolving situation in the region as well as on India's overall combat readiness to deal with any eventualities, military sources said.

Want To Send Your Car To The Graveyard?

Want To Send Your Car To The Graveyard?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

One of the challenges for those car graves is that Indian owners often find markets for their old cars rather than send them to scrapyards.

India to join elite club with commissioning of INS Vikrant on Sept 3

India to join elite club with commissioning of INS Vikrant on Sept 3

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The commissioning of the indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant will contribute in ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, Vice Chief of Indian Navy Vice Admiral S N Ghormade said on Thursday.

3 Naval ships sent to evacuate Indians from the Maldives, UAE

3 Naval ships sent to evacuate Indians from the Maldives, UAE

Rediff.com5 May 2020

INS Jalashwa deployed off Mumbai coast, along with INS Magar, diverted for Maldives on Monday night, he said.

Ranji: Karnataka in command against Mumbai; Rahane fails

Ranji: Karnataka in command against Mumbai; Rahane fails

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

'There will always be some unknowns, but our scientists are well equipped to handle any challenges'

'There will always be some unknowns, but our scientists are well equipped to handle any challenges'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'ISRO takes a very cautious approach.' 'After reaching the moon, the orbit has to be brought down from a single elliptical orbit to a circular orbit while simultaneously ensuring the stability of Chandrayaan 3 and the health parameters of the lander and rover.'

President honours surgical strikes heroes with Shaurya Chakras

President honours surgical strikes heroes with Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday awarded Shaurya Chakras to the officers who took part in the daring surgical strike across the Line of Control last year.

IAF chief reviews operational preparedness along LAC

IAF chief reviews operational preparedness along LAC

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria asked the air warriors to maintain a very high-level of alertness considering the evolving situation in Pangong lake region in eastern Ladakh following China's unsuccessful attempts to occupy certain strategic points in the area, the officials said on Thursday.

Naval Aviation Receives President's Colour

Naval Aviation Receives President's Colour

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'Naval Aviation has contributed through numerous humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations during which it has provided relief to fellow citizens like the recently conducted rescue operations off Mumbai during Cyclone Tauktae in May 2021.'

'Thinking to separate East Pak began after 1965 war'

'Thinking to separate East Pak began after 1965 war'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

...with a principal reason to stop Pakistan's ISI's support to insurgencies in the North-East of India.

PIX: Tsitsipas stuns No. 1 Medvedev, sets up Coric final

PIX: Tsitsipas stuns No. 1 Medvedev, sets up Coric final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Petra Kvitova overcame a sluggish start and 10 double faults to beat Madison Keys 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday and advance to the final of the Cincinnati Open, where she will face Caroline Garcia, the first qualifier to reach the final of a WTA 1000 tournament.

Vikrant successfully completes 5-day maiden sea voyage

Vikrant successfully completes 5-day maiden sea voyage

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The aircraft carrier, built at a cost of around Rs 23,000 crore, set sail on Wednesday for the crucial sea trials ahead of its planned induction into the Indian Navy by August next year.

Why security forces fail to foil Naxal's IED attacks

Why security forces fail to foil Naxal's IED attacks

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Many IEDs explode even when the troops are on foot and their trigger mechanism gets activated just due to the pressure of the feet. These incidents have injured more than 100 personnel over the last two years, the officer said.

Basin trials of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier successfully conducted

Basin trials of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier successfully conducted

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Basin Trial is testing of the ship machinery and equipment in floating conditions before the sea trials. With successful completion of Basin Trials, IAC has entered the final phase of the project, a Defence statement said.

AIADMK Minus BJP Poses Threat To DMK

AIADMK Minus BJP Poses Threat To DMK

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

From the voter-level, traditionally anti-BJP, anti-Hindutva minorities and other secular voters would have an option, especially in the face of the mounting anti-incumbency against the ruling party -- as it happened in the 2001 assembly polls, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pakistan Army's Imran Nightmare

Pakistan Army's Imran Nightmare

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

There has always been a risk-taking edge to Imran Khan. Like him or hate him, it had to be someone like him to finally threaten to demolish the Pakistani establishment, explains Shekhar Gupta.

21 Chinese warplanes, 5 naval ships tracked around Taiwan

21 Chinese warplanes, 5 naval ships tracked around Taiwan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

China has increased its antics in Taiwan Strait post the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-governed island.

If This Is Not War, What Is It?

If This Is Not War, What Is It?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Glimpses of destroyed Russian tanks, helicopter, weapons in Ukraine.

Navy's 1st batch of 3 women pilots ready for take-off

Navy's 1st batch of 3 women pilots ready for take-off

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Lieutenant Divya Sharma, Lt Shubhangi Swaroop and Lt Shivangi are now ready to take on all MR missions on Dornier aircraft, a defence spokesman said on Thursday.

Rajnath holds talks with Chinese defence minister in Moscow

Rajnath holds talks with Chinese defence minister in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

It is the first highest level face-to-face meeting between the two sides after the border row escalated in eastern Ladakh in early May.

Kerala govt under Oppn fire as CS lauds Gujarat's CM dashboard system

Kerala govt under Oppn fire as CS lauds Gujarat's CM dashboard system

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The visit by an official delegation from Kerala to the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Gujarat has come under criticism from opposition Congress and Muslim League in Kerala.

Sino-India talks on Monday; India to press for complete disengagement

Sino-India talks on Monday; India to press for complete disengagement

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The agenda of the talks will be to firm up a roadmap for disengagement of troops from all the friction points in eastern Ladakh, the sources said.

2 Navy personnel dead as glider crashes in Kochi

2 Navy personnel dead as glider crashes in Kochi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Lt Rajeev Jha and Petty officer Sunil Kumar, who were in the glider, were rescued from the crash site and shifted to INHS Sanjivani.

India, China agree not to send more troops to LAC

India, China agree not to send more troops to LAC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The decisions were mentioned in a joint statement issued by the two armies late Tuesday, a day after the sixth round of Sino-India Corps commander-level talks that lasted for 14-hours.

NSA Doval reviews situation at India-China border

NSA Doval reviews situation at India-China border

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to call another high-level meeting later today, they added.

Who will Pakistan army chief promote?

Who will Pakistan army chief promote?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

General Bajwa gets inputs from his senior officers, but he has the final word, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.