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'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

'Drone attacks are an evolving threat'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'India needs offensive and defensive security measures to protect itself.'

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Oppo's FDI application approved for single-brand retail trading

Security forces didn't want more casualties

Security forces didn't want more casualties

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

'The Pathankot episode shows that the security forces handled the attack well after the initial setback, although there is no denying that there are shortcomings in India's security grid that need urgent correction,' says national security expert Nitin Gokhale, founder, BharatShakti.in

Deadline for NRC won't be extended beyond July 31: SC

Deadline for NRC won't be extended beyond July 31: SC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The top court also said that the upcoming general election and exercise of NRC should not be affected, and asked the competent authorities to sit together to plan them.

Centre alerts states on possible terror attacks ahead of US Prez visit

Centre alerts states on possible terror attacks ahead of US Prez visit

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Centre on Wednesday alerted the states in the wake of Peshawar school massacre to the heightened possibility of terror attacks ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to India next month.

Can't promote students without holding final year exams: SC

Can't promote students without holding final year exams: SC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R S Reddy and M R Shah said if any State/Union Territory in exercise of their jurisdiction under the Disaster Management Act (DMA) has taken a decision that it is not possible to conduct the final year/terminal semester examination by September 30, then they can make an application to the UGC for extending the deadline.

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has pointed out that these firms pose a threat to domestic manufacturing and retailing as they do not pay relevant taxes such as GST, giving them a huge edge over local players.

Amid tensions, India to place order for 72,000 US assault rifles

Amid tensions, India to place order for 72,000 US assault rifles

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

The order for the second batch of the assault rifles would be coming after the first lot of 72,000 rifles, has already been delivered to the army for use by troops in Northern Command and other operational areas.

SC gives relief, orders house arrest of activists till September 6

SC gives relief, orders house arrest of activists till September 6

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The apex court questioning the police about the arrests said that 'dissent is the safety valve of democracy and if you don't allow these safety valves, it will burst.'

Lockdown 4.0 till May 31: What's allowed, what isn't

Lockdown 4.0 till May 31: What's allowed, what isn't

Rediff.com18 May 2020

States and Union Territories have been given the powers for delineation of Red, Green and Orange Zones as per COVID-19 situation, the MHA said. All shops, except those in containment zones and malls, will be allowed to open from Monday with staggered timings during lockdown 4.0, it said.

All you need to know about Nipah virus

All you need to know about Nipah virus

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Here is all you need to know about the virus, its symptoms and how you can prevent it.

Report improper behaviour even if...: Air India CEO to staff

Report improper behaviour even if...: Air India CEO to staff

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

In an internal communication to airlines' employees, he reflected on the urinating incident to say that "the repulsion felt by the affected passenger is totally understandable and we share her distress.

Nearly 90% candidates take NEET amid strict COVID-19 precautions

Nearly 90% candidates take NEET amid strict COVID-19 precautions

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Various state governments had announced free transportation and accommodation, including West Bengal that ran special metro service for candidates.

Troops at LAC to be armed with US-made Sig Sauer assault rifles

Troops at LAC to be armed with US-made Sig Sauer assault rifles

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Having already received and deployed the first lot of around 72,500 Sig Sauer assault rifles from the US for counter-terrorist operations, the new batch of these assault rifles would be given to the soldiers deployed on the front with China in Eastern Ladakh.

SC defers starting of process for claims in Assam NRC

SC defers starting of process for claims in Assam NRC

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

The SC sought the Centre's response on the suggestion that any one of the 10 documents can be used by claimants to prove legacy.

Schools reopen in Kerala, Karnataka, Assam with Covid regulations

Schools reopen in Kerala, Karnataka, Assam with Covid regulations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Though many students attended school, with letters of consent from their parents, some chose to continue education online with their guardians anxious about the pandemic situation and the emergence of a new strain of the novel coronavirus.

Meet the Indian soldier who guards the Chinese border

Meet the Indian soldier who guards the Chinese border

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'It is a miracle how a soldier handles the lack of oxygen, stands his post and also confronts the Chinese at 14,000 feet where survival itself is a challenge.'

'India's stand on Rohingyas is despicable'

'India's stand on Rohingyas is despicable'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'What kind of world player are you trying to be?'

After Nepal quake, Delhi chalks out disaster management plan

After Nepal quake, Delhi chalks out disaster management plan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday held a review meeting to discuss the preparedness of the national capital

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The Panama Paper leaks were originally revealed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on April 4, 2016, following which, the government had set up the MAG to probe the matter.

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'An armed helicopter equipped with counter-drone systems will provide the airborne counter-drone capability and flexibility needed to protect India's critical assets.'

'If any Chinese comes with a baton or barbed wire, shoot the chap dead'

'If any Chinese comes with a baton or barbed wire, shoot the chap dead'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'I don't see how any Indian government or any Indian military leadership can now ask the soldiers to patrol without weapons.'

Why the govt needs to okay INS Vishal quickly

Why the govt needs to okay INS Vishal quickly

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

'The INS Vishal -- a 65,000 tonne giant with 54 aircraft, including fighters, electronic warfare aircraft, airborne command posts and anti-submarine helicopters -- can both protect and dominate,' says Ajai Shukla.

Bourses await powers to penalise promoters

Bourses await powers to penalise promoters

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Can only suspend non-compliant companies at present owing to a lack of jurisdictional clarity.

Centre's lockdown plan: Red, Orange and Green zones

Centre's lockdown plan: Red, Orange and Green zones

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

It is likely the government will divide the country into different zones during the proposed extended period of lockdown and might permit a few services to function in safe zones.

In war, don't make soldiers unhappy: SC on doctors

In war, don't make soldiers unhappy: SC on doctors

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The bench said that there are reports coming that many areas doctors are not being paid. "We saw report that doctors went on strike. In Delhi, some doctors have not been paid for past three months. These are concerns that should have been taken care off. It should not require court intervention."

New Covid strain: MHA retains curbs in latest guidelines

New Covid strain: MHA retains curbs in latest guidelines

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said it has issued fresh guidelines for surveillance with regard to COVID-19 that will remain in force till January 31, as it asked the states and union territories to keep a strict vigil to prevent any rise in cases during the New Year celebrations and the winter season.

Why cinema halls won't open for now

Why cinema halls won't open for now

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Companies say that unlike in the US and other countries, in India the high cost of rentals and lower ticket price makes it unviable to run an operation without half the seats available for sale.

India reports 6 cases of UK coronavirus strain

India reports 6 cases of UK coronavirus strain

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

All these persons have been kept in single room isolation at designated health care facilities by respective state governments and their close contacts have also been put under quarantine, the ministry said.

'India will face unprecedented attacks before polls'

'India will face unprecedented attacks before polls'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

'Definitely, they are going to attempt this, not only in Kashmir but elsewhere, maybe in the Jammu area and beyond.' 'They would want to expand the battle space and the conflict area.'

REVEALED: What China is up to in Ladakh

REVEALED: What China is up to in Ladakh

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

With the Indian Army having blocked the PLA several kilometres inside India, hundreds of soldiers from both sides remain in a tense face-off.

Another family feud comes to the fore, this time at Finolex

Another family feud comes to the fore, this time at Finolex

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

At the immediate heart of the dispute is an inheritance that involves Rs 1,500 crore of shares that were bequeathed on a gift deed on a Rs 500 non-judicial stamp paper.

Bus that terrorists attacked got isolated from a convoy: BSF

Bus that terrorists attacked got isolated from a convoy: BSF

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

The Border Security Force on Thursday said it was not privy to any "specific" intelligence input about the terrorist strike in Udhampur on a bus ferrying 44 unarmed personnel that had got "isolated" from a convoy with the lone armed soldier on board staving off the attackers who tried to enter the vehicle.

SC fixes Dec 15 deadline for inclusion in Assam NRC, allows 5 more documents as proof

SC fixes Dec 15 deadline for inclusion in Assam NRC, allows 5 more documents as proof

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

These five documents are: NRC of 1951, voter list of 1966, voter list of 1971, refugee registration certificate till 1971 and ration card issued till 1971.

DGCA grounds 11 IndiGO, GoAir aircraft over engine woes

DGCA grounds 11 IndiGO, GoAir aircraft over engine woes

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The decision comes hours after an A320 neo aircraft of IndiGo suffered engine failure mid-air and made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport.

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

After a long hiatus of more than 20 months, the government had on November 26 announced the resumption of scheduled international commercial flights from December 15.

SC directs states to provide dry ration to sex workers

SC directs states to provide dry ration to sex workers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

A bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao directed the state governments to get help from the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and legal services authorities to identify sex workers and maintain confidentiality pertaining to the identity of sex workers.

FSSAI to bring comprehensive recall policy by April

FSSAI to bring comprehensive recall policy by April

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Regulator's to-do list includes guidelines on traceability mechanism, food recall portal.

Experts speak: Enormous damage done, but navy will set it right

Experts speak: Enormous damage done, but navy will set it right

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The explosion aboard the country's frontline submarine 'Sindhurakshak' was quite a setback, said former commanders and top naval experts, even as they expressed hope that the Indian Navy would soon be able to set things right.