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Shooting down own chopper was big mistake: IAF chief

Shooting down own chopper was big mistake: IAF chief

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Disciplinary action is being taken against two officers in the shooting down of the chopper.

Missing IAF AN 32 flight was not fitted with underwater locator

Missing IAF AN 32 flight was not fitted with underwater locator

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

This means that the search and rescue team has no exact idea about where the plane could have gone down on July 22.

NHRC takes cognisance of Hyderabad encounter, orders probe

NHRC takes cognisance of Hyderabad encounter, orders probe

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The apex human rights body in the country said the encounter was a matter of concern and needed to be probed carefully.

Delhi govt for reopening of malls, taxis in lockdown 4.0

Delhi govt for reopening of malls, taxis in lockdown 4.0

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The suggestions submitted to the Centre on Thursday evening also recommended restarting construction activities and allowing movement of labourers within the city, sources said.

Taiwan accidentally fires missile towards China, kills 1

Taiwan accidentally fires missile towards China, kills 1

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

A Taiwanese warship on Friday "mistakenly" fired a supersonic "anti-ship missile" towards China as it celebrated 95th anniversary of the ruling Communist Party amid assertions by President Xi Jinping ruling out independence for Taiwan.

Could have done more: WhatsApp on snooping row

Could have done more: WhatsApp on snooping row

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

In a communication to the ministry of electronics and information technology, the messaging service said it was committed to protecting the privacy of its over 400 million users in India.

Respect the bio-bubble at the IPL, Kohli reiterates

Respect the bio-bubble at the IPL, Kohli reiterates

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

'Accept the phase that we are going through and understand the privilege that we have, just to be a part of the IPL. Everyone should accept that and not behave in a manner which situation doesn't require them to.'

The movie theatre experience, post lockdown

The movie theatre experience, post lockdown

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Movie theatres may reopen around the second week of July.

Parrikar bats for combat role for women in armed forces

Parrikar bats for combat role for women in armed forces

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The comments came a day after Indian Air Force Chief Arup Raha said the air force has moved a proposal for inducting women as fighter aircraft pilots.

SC to start physical hearing in a week's time

SC to start physical hearing in a week's time

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Three among the bigger courtrooms will be readied within that time for physical hearing, while adhering to the prescribed distancing and other norms and as per medical advice.

Check out the COVID-19 protocols for the IPL

Check out the COVID-19 protocols for the IPL

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

BCCI is leaving no stone unturned to hold the upcoming edition of the IPL without any glitch

COVID-19 Vaccine: 4 months from lab to jab

COVID-19 Vaccine: 4 months from lab to jab

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'Almost 70 per cent production time of a vaccine is dedicated to quality control, which is done through several hundred tests.'

How India's military strength grew in 2022

How India's military strength grew in 2022

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The Indian troops guarding the nearly 3,500-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) maintained an assertive approach in sync with the broader national security doctrine and procured a variety of military platforms and weapons to enhance their combat capabilities.

IPL teams want 3-day quarantine in UAE; contactless food delivery

IPL teams want 3-day quarantine in UAE; contactless food delivery

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The BCCI has told the teams to leave for UAE not before August 20 though some of the teams, including CSK, wanted to leave early.

SC to commence hybrid physical hearing from March 15

SC to commence hybrid physical hearing from March 15

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court, which is hearing cases through video-conferencing since March last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will commence hybrid physical hearing from March 15.

SC asks govt to ensure salaries paid to medics on time

SC asks govt to ensure salaries paid to medics on time

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

"If the states are not complying with the directions and orders of the Central government, you are not helpless. You have to ensure that your order is implemented. "You have got the power under the Disaster Management Act. You can take steps also," the bench told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre.

Separate biometric ID for people not in Assam NRC: Centre tells SC

Separate biometric ID for people not in Assam NRC: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

After the publication of the final list of NRC, those people whose name will figure in it will be given usual Aadhaar number as applicable to legal residents in the country.

Unlock 3: Gyms, yoga studios to reopen; no night curfew

Unlock 3: Gyms, yoga studios to reopen; no night curfew

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The Unlock 3 guidelines will come into force from August 1 and strict enforcement of lockdown in containment zones will continue till August 31.

Rajnath, Mehbooba appeal for peace in Kashmir

Rajnath, Mehbooba appeal for peace in Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

"Deeply anguished at the loss of precious lives in the incidents of violence in Jammu and Kashmir. I also pray for the speedy recovery of those injured," he said.

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Besides regular buyers, there is lot of interest among those in essential services, such as health, banking, and IT. The sales will be helped by social distancing becoming the new normal in both urban and rural regions as people will be averse to using public transport.

IPL 2020 to be held from Sept 19 to Nov 8

IPL 2020 to be held from Sept 19 to Nov 8

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

While there were speculations that IPL will start from September 26, the BCCI decided to advance it by a week in order to ensure that the Indian team's tour of Australia is not jeopardised.

Will IPL consider broadcasters' demand?

Will IPL consider broadcasters' demand?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

BCCI is planning aggressively to have an IPL in the United Arab Emirates provided the central government green-lights their request for a shift due to the rising cases of COVID-19.

Amarnath Yatra cancelled in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

Amarnath Yatra cancelled in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'Based upon the circumstances, the Board decided with heavy heart that it is not advisable to hold and conduct this year's Shri Amarnathji Yatra and expressed its regret to announce the cancellation of Yatra 2020,' the SASB said in a statement.

How Achche Din dawned for Std XI and XII students in Baramulla

How Achche Din dawned for Std XI and XII students in Baramulla

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

On August 1, the mothers of Baramulla will heave a sigh of relief as their children can now stop going to Srinagar and other places for higher secondary studies. Behind the local Kendriya Vidyalaya starting classes for Std XI and XII students is a tale of quick, decisive action by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

IPL SOP: Franchises in different hotels, no breaking bio-bubble

IPL SOP: Franchises in different hotels, no breaking bio-bubble

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The BCCI's also recommends that teams use "empty stands" as extended dressing rooms for training and matches while strategy meetings can now be held outdoors in order to maintain social distancing.

Year after Janata curfew, Covid rears its ugly head again

Year after Janata curfew, Covid rears its ugly head again

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Millions of people across the country stayed indoors on March 22, 2020 in an unprecedented and overwhelming response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for the nationwide curfew. People used to come out briefly at 5 pm to show their gratitude to healthcare and other essential service providers with sounds of bells, conches and claps.

Shooting's national camp to resume from August 1, attendance compulsory

Shooting's national camp to resume from August 1, attendance compulsory

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The NRAI is also working on organising 'bilateral engagements for its Olympic squad' subject to approval of the government and the Sports Authority of India.

Pulwama attack: 80 kg high-grade RDX used by JeM terrorist

Pulwama attack: 80 kg high-grade RDX used by JeM terrorist

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The officials said the scattered remains of the bus, reduced to blackened bare frames after the blast, does not reflect that an improvised explosive device (IED) was used to target it.

Govt's non-lapsable funds promote corruption: Ex-CAG Mehrishi

Govt's non-lapsable funds promote corruption: Ex-CAG Mehrishi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Former CAG Rajiv Mehrishi says Centre has held back a report he submitted to the President, to end what he called "a nightmare of accounts that militates against good governance".

'There has been decline in terrorist violence in Kashmir'

'There has been decline in terrorist violence in Kashmir'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra on Monday said that though the state witnessed a perceptible improvement in the internal security environment, the security force casualties in 2013 were a matter of concern.

Post COVID travel: 10 things to know

Post COVID travel: 10 things to know

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Gloves, masks, vitamin C, wet wipes and sanitisers are the new essentials you have to move around with.

Wasn't given fair trial before dismissal: BSF jawan

Wasn't given fair trial before dismissal: BSF jawan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

He said he was shocked to know about his dismissal after being earlier asked to prepare pension and retirement documents.

Inquiry raises doubts over tiger killing

Inquiry raises doubts over tiger killing

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The committee said there was no operational coordination among veterinary professionals and the team which killed the tigress on November 2 in Yavatmal and that the dart for tranquillising the feline was fired unauthorisedly.

WATCH: Man comes face-to-face with lion at zoo, rescued

WATCH: Man comes face-to-face with lion at zoo, rescued

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Rehan Khan, a native of Bihar's Champaran district, was in an inebriated state when he entered the enclosure.

Govt has the 'highest regard' for the judiciary, CJI: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Govt has the 'highest regard' for the judiciary, CJI: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Facing criticism from the Chief Justice of India over the Gopal Subramanium controversy, the government on Wednesday said it has the "highest regard" for the

100 deaths at BSE50 Companies

100 deaths at BSE50 Companies

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

74 of these fatalities were reported by 8 companies: Coal India (21), L&T (14), Vedanta (13, of which Hindustan Zinc reported 7), Tata Steel (7), Power Grid Corporation of India (7), JSW Steel (6), and ONGC (6).

Boxers' training camp unlikely to resume soon amid logistical concerns

Boxers' training camp unlikely to resume soon amid logistical concerns

Rediff.com22 May 2020

In its 19-page Standard Operating Procedure for resumption of training as well as competitions, the Boxing Federation of India has mandated health protocols similar to what the Sports Authority of India has suggested.

Diamond League meets to decide number of events: Coe

Diamond League meets to decide number of events: Coe

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The 63-year-old Coe, a double Olympics 1500m champion (1980 and 1984), is hoping that things will get clearer by next month.

Darjeeling row: Central forces can't substitute state police, says MHA

Darjeeling row: Central forces can't substitute state police, says MHA

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The MHA asked all state governments to set up a committee for examining requirements of central armed police forces by keeping in view the internal security, intelligence inputs and availability of central forces in nearby locations.

Returnees from abroad may opt for paid quarantine: Health ministry

Returnees from abroad may opt for paid quarantine: Health ministry

Rediff.com7 May 2020

In the 'Additional guidelines for quarantine of returnees from abroad/contacts/ isolation of suspect or confirmed cases in private facilities', released on Thursday evening, the ministry said there are large number of facilities such as hotels, service apartments and lodges which are "unoccupied due to impact of COVID-19 on travel and tourism".