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2000 policemen to stand guard in Kanyakumari during Modi's meditation

2000 policemen to stand guard in Kanyakumari during Modi's meditation

Rediff.com29 May 2024

All arrangements, including heavy security, are in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 45-hour stay at the famed Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari on Thursday, as he would sit on meditation at the place named after the revered Hindu saint.

'Nuclear Has To Get Into Achche Din'

'Nuclear Has To Get Into Achche Din'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Chinese are going bang, bang, bang building 30-35 reactors.' 'We should announce a programme of 50 new reactors and show that we mean business on the ground and not just announcements.'

Swiss firm to develop Jewar airport, outbids DIAL, Adani

Swiss firm to develop Jewar airport, outbids DIAL, Adani

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The Jewar Airport or the Noida International Greenfield Airport will be spread over 5,000 hectares when fully built at an estimated to cost Rs 29,560 crore.

India-Taiwan-US Unite To Counter China's Cyber Threats

India-Taiwan-US Unite To Counter China's Cyber Threats

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Three countries share a common interest in warding off cyber attacks from various agencies PLA is developing and training in China.

Imran Khan, Pak ex-FM Qureshi sentenced to 10 years in jail

Imran Khan, Pak ex-FM Qureshi sentenced to 10 years in jail

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi were on Tuesday sentenced to 10 years each in prison for leaking State secrets.

Over 300 drones sighted along Pak border in 2 yrs: Agencies

Over 300 drones sighted along Pak border in 2 yrs: Agencies

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Over 300 drones and unidentified flying objects have been sighted along the sensitive border with Pakistan post the 2019 abrogation of Article 370, central security agencies have said, even as they grapple to find a suitable technology to check these lethal sky-floaters.

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Regulators must learn from past mistakes and act swiftly to prevent Big Tech from monopolising the AI ecosystem, argue Payal Malik and Nikita Jain.

Deloitte pegs India's FY25 GDP growth at 6.6%

Deloitte pegs India's FY25 GDP growth at 6.6%

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Deloitte India on Friday said it estimates India's GDP growth at 6.6 per cent in the current fiscal helped by consumption expenditure, exports rebound and capital flows. In its India's economic outlook report, Deloitte said the rapid growth of the middle-income class has led to rising purchasing power and even created demand for premium luxury products and services. With the expectation that the number of middle-to-high-income segments will be one in two households by 2030/31, up from one in four currently, we believe this trend will likely become further amplified, driving overall private consumer expenditure growth, it said.

Indian Navy responds to hijacking incident in Arabian Sea

Indian Navy responds to hijacking incident in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

The Indian Navy has swiftly responded to a call for help following a hijacking incident involving a Malta-flagged cargo vessel with 18 crew on board in the Arabian Sea, officials said on Saturday.

Biden proposes over $25 bn spend in Indo-Pacific to out-compete China

Biden proposes over $25 bn spend in Indo-Pacific to out-compete China

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

This includes over $15 billion of proposed investment in the infrastructure sector in the Indo-Pacific and $9 billion for shoring up American defence in the region.

LAC situation stable but sensitive, deployment extremely robust: Army chief

LAC situation stable but sensitive, deployment extremely robust: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

India and China recently held a fresh round of high-level military talks to resolve the border row that witnessed both sides agreeing to maintain "peace and tranquillity" on the ground but there was no indication of any breakthrough.

ISRO all set for launch of Aditya-L1 Sun mission

ISRO all set for launch of Aditya-L1 Sun mission

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Aditya-L1 is a fully indigenous effort with the participation of national institutions., an ISRO official said.

'Adani has deep pockets...'

'Adani has deep pockets...'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Adani can attract vessels at a much lower cost to Vizhinjam as he has the financial muscle to do so.'

Gaza war: India firm on anti-terrorism, urges sustainable Palestinian solution

Gaza war: India firm on anti-terrorism, urges sustainable Palestinian solution

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who addressed the virtual meeting on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also pointed out that in response to the crisis in Gaza, India has sent 70 tonnes of humanitarian assistance and will continue its relief assistance.

Covid: Parl panel stresses swift strategy evolution for next-gen vaccines

Covid: Parl panel stresses swift strategy evolution for next-gen vaccines

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The ICMR-National Institute of Virology has been regularly undertaking studies to understand the protective efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines against emerging variants.

Dhami hands over Rs 1 lakh cheques to rescued workers

Dhami hands over Rs 1 lakh cheques to rescued workers

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami Wednesday met the workers rescued from the Silkyara tunnel and kept under medical observation at a hospital in Chinyalisaur and handed over Rs 1 lakh to each of them.

Indian Navy commandos board hijacked ship, rescue all 21 on board

Indian Navy commandos board hijacked ship, rescue all 21 on board

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Indian Navy's elite marine commandos on Friday rescued 21 crew members including 15 Indians from a bulk carrier in the North Arabian Sea and sanitised it in a swift operation while responding to an attempted hijacking of the Liberian-flagged vessel by around five-six armed personnel.

Amid Annamalai buzz, DMK, AIADMK fight hard

Amid Annamalai buzz, DMK, AIADMK fight hard

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

BJP workers depend on Annamalai's popularity to emerge victorious. He has has made 100 promises to be fulfilled in 500 days and assurances include cleaning up rivers, an international airport and food vans named after former Chief Minister K Kamaraj.

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Kashmir: Vote For Hope After A Long Decade

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's just not a date. It's just not about selecting a candidate. It's not about helping some candidate win. It's about expressing emotion, after ten years, that could reach out in India and beyond it, notes Sheela Bhatt.

'In the long run, thanks to AI, we will need less talent'

'In the long run, thanks to AI, we will need less talent'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'If creative jobs can get disrupted, then left brain jobs like coding are easily disrupted. We are going through the journey of huge disruption.'

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi court sends four accused to 3-day ED custody

Vivo PMLA case: Delhi court sends four accused to 3-day ED custody

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested four persons including the MD of the Lava International mobile company and a Chinese national as part of its ongoing money-laundering probe against Chinese smartphone-maker Vivo, official sources said on Tuesday. They identified the four as Hari Om Rai, the MD of Lava International company, Chinese national Guangwen Kyang, chartered accountant Nitin Garg and a person called Rajan Malik. They have been taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

No links with Jaffer Sadiq: DMK on ex-functionary after NCB arrest

No links with Jaffer Sadiq: DMK on ex-functionary after NCB arrest

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The DMK also warned of legal action against those who attempt to link Sadiq with either the party or its leaders.

Rs 900 Crores Cyber Scams Prevented!

Rs 900 Crores Cyber Scams Prevented!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

...benefiting 350,000 persons. Also, Trai detected and blocked seven million mobile phone connections involved in cyber fraud and suspicious activities.

Investors In India Needs Red Carpet, Not Red Tape

Investors In India Needs Red Carpet, Not Red Tape

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'India needs many more job creators, both in manufacturing and services, to make it big.' 'For that, the red carpet must be rolled out fully and for all investors without holding back,' suggests Nivedita Mookerji.

Charge sheet filed against Vivo India in money laundering case

Charge sheet filed against Vivo India in money laundering case

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has filed its first charge sheet in connection with its money laundering probe against Chinese smartphone maker Vivo-India and some others, official sources said on Thursday. The prosecution complaint was filed before the court of Special Judge Kiran Gupta in New Delhi on Wednesday under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Vivo-India has been named an accused apart from those arrested in this case, the sources told PTI. The judge posted the matter for consideration on December 13.

219 killed in Manipur violence, govt will ensure justice to women: Guv

219 killed in Manipur violence, govt will ensure justice to women: Guv

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Addressing the Manipur assembly during the commencement of the budget session, she said that 198 companies of central armed police forces and 140 army columns have been deployed along with state forces to maintain law and order.

Xi lands in US to have crucial meeting with Biden

Xi lands in US to have crucial meeting with Biden

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

US President Joe Biden is set to meet his Chinese counterpart on Wednesday in the San Francisco Bay Area, CNN reported, citing senior US administration officials.

20 aid trucks enter Gaza; not enough, says UN chief

20 aid trucks enter Gaza; not enough, says UN chief

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

United Nations leaders and agencies have welcomed the entry of a humanitarian aid convoy into Gaza via the Rafah border crossing with Egypt but noted that it is only a small beginning, still far from enough and reiterated their appeal for an immediate ceasefire.

BCCI complies with national anti-doping agency

BCCI complies with national anti-doping agency

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The BCCI had been vehemently opposed to signing up with NADA, claiming that it is an autonomous body, not a National Sports Federation and does not rely on government funding.

What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?

What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Officials hint the visit could finally see a formal defence industrial road map being adopted by both nations.

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

More and more women are making their presence felt in jobs related to sciences, technology, and engineering across organisations.

At COP28, Modi proposes to host 2028 climate talks in India

At COP28, Modi proposes to host 2028 climate talks in India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Asserting that the world does not have much time to correct the mistakes of the last century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a 'Green Credit Initiative' focused on creating carbon sinks through people's participation and also proposed to host the United Nations climate conference in 2028, or COP33, in India.

India to remain fastest-growing major economy in 2024

India to remain fastest-growing major economy in 2024

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

India decisively withstood global headwinds in 2023 and is likely to remain as the world's fastest-growing major economy on the back of growing demand, moderate inflation, stable interest rate regime and robust foreign exchange reserves. Despite widespread pessimism witnessed among the developed nations and the worsening geopolitical situation, India recorded a gross domestic product (GDP) expansion of 6.1 per cent in the March quarter. The growth moved up to 7.8 per cent in the June quarter and was 7.6 per cent in the September quarter. For the first six months of this fiscal, the growth was 7.7 per cent.

Doval meets Wang Yi, seeks restoration of peace at LAC

Doval meets Wang Yi, seeks restoration of peace at LAC

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a meeting with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi during which he emphasised the need for continuing efforts to restore peace and tranquillity in the border areas to remove the 'impediments' to normalcy in bilateral relations.

PM briefed on internal security situation at DGPs meet

PM briefed on internal security situation at DGPs meet

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Modi joined the conference virtually and reviewed the action points of the previous conference, an official statement said, adding discussions were held to improve the overall security scenario with more people-friendly initiatives, it said.

COVID-19 vaccine development at early stage in India: Experts

COVID-19 vaccine development at early stage in India: Experts

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The Indian government and private firms have stepped up efforts to develop a vaccine to halt the spread of COVID-19 which has claimed over 3,700 lives with more than 1,25,000 cases in the country.

GDP to grow nearly 7% in FY24: Economists

GDP to grow nearly 7% in FY24: Economists

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The economy may grow by around 7 per cent this financial year as estimated by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), say economists with various organisations. The first advance estimates for 2023-24 will be released on Friday by the National Statistical Organisation (NSO), an exercise done for calculating ratios such as the fiscal deficit. The interim Budget will be presented on February 1.

76th I-Day: Modi sets 'Panch Pran' goal to develop India in 25 yrs

76th I-Day: Modi sets 'Panch Pran' goal to develop India in 25 yrs

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

"For the next 25 years we need to focus on the five resolves - developed India, removing every trace of bondage from our mind, taking pride in our glorious heritage, unity, and fulfilling our duties," he said.

India asks for $55-million funding in first call with Pandemic Fund

India asks for $55-million funding in first call with Pandemic Fund

Rediff.com30 May 2023

In a significant development, India is believed to have placed a funding request of around $55 million in its first call with the Pandemic Fund of the World Bank, sources said. The fund has been set up to finance critical investments in a bid to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capacities at national, regional, and global levels, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. It was created in the aftermath of the Covid-19 global pandemic.

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Butt was suspended for five years for his role in spot-fixing during the Pakistan and England Test match in August, 2010.