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Delhi's biggest heist: Cash van driver makes off with Rs 22.5 crore

Delhi's biggest heist: Cash van driver makes off with Rs 22.5 crore

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

In what could be the biggest cash heist in the national capital, the driver of a cash transit van allegedly fled with around Rs 22.5 crore from southeast Delhi's Govindpuri area on Thursday.

Cyclone Yaas: Amit Shah reviews preparation with CMs of 3 states

Cyclone Yaas: Amit Shah reviews preparation with CMs of 3 states

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reviewed the preparations for Cyclone Yaas including the evacuation of people on the high seas as well as in vulnerable coastal areas and the safety of COVID-19 facilities.

Grenade attack in Jammu kills 1; man with Hizb links arrested

Grenade attack in Jammu kills 1; man with Hizb links arrested

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The scene of the blast along the B C Road was sealed off by police and a massive hunt has been launched to nab the grenade thrower, Inspector General of Police, Jammu, M K Sinha said.

When Biju Patnaik reached out to US to counter China

When Biju Patnaik reached out to US to counter China

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Rup Narayan Das reveals the towering Odisha leader's role in improving national security after the 1962 War with China.

An Agenda for the Defence Minister

An Agenda for the Defence Minister

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The new minister must commit himself to supporting long-term defence plans or else defence modernisation will continue to lag and the growing military capabilities gap with China will assume ominous proportions, warns Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Turban search creates uproar among Sikhs in US

Turban search creates uproar among Sikhs in US

Rediff.com9 Sep 2007

The turban searches by the TSA have riled the Sikh community.

India reaches out to Lanka, to host PM Wickremsinghe on 3-day visit

India reaches out to Lanka, to host PM Wickremsinghe on 3-day visit

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The meeting comes as India continues its attempts to isolate Pakistan in the South Asian region after the attack on its army camp in Uri.

Why a 'no-fly' list is a good idea

Why a 'no-fly' list is a good idea

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

A public blacklist that bars you from flying for a certain period -- based on the severity of your offence -- could in fact deter others from behaving badly, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Using drones for commercial purposes will soon be legal in India

Using drones for commercial purposes will soon be legal in India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Drones or unmanned aircraft are being used for several purposes such as mapping, survey and commercial photography, while e-commerce giant Amazon is looking to use them for deliveries to its consumers in the US.

80 dead, 231 injured in Kabul suicide attack

80 dead, 231 injured in Kabul suicide attack

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Islamic State group jihadists have claimed responsibility for twin explosions.

5 dead as army veteran opens fire at airport in Florida

5 dead as army veteran opens fire at airport in Florida

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

A gunman opened fire on Friday at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airport in Florida, causing multiple fatalities, officials said.

Kris Kolluri to oversee ops at New Jersey's top public universities

Kris Kolluri to oversee ops at New Jersey's top public universities

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Kris Kolluri, a former New Jersey senior government official, was recently appointed the new chief executive officer of the Rowan University/Rutgers-Camden board of governors.

US to send raw material to India for Covishield

US to send raw material to India for Covishield

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The Biden administration has come under criticism from several quarters, including from members and supporters of the Democratic party, for not releasing surplus COVID-19 vaccines to India when the country is experiencing its worst-ever public health crisis.

Indian Mujahideen modules: Darbhanga out, Kolkata in

Indian Mujahideen modules: Darbhanga out, Kolkata in

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Darbhanga was for long the operations command centre for Indian Mujahideen. But now, details have emerged about how Kolkata has been a preferred destination for the terror outfit.

Indian troops standing firm; talks with China to continue: Rajnath

Indian troops standing firm; talks with China to continue: Rajnath

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The defence minister clearly asserted that there will be no budgetary constraints to enhance the capability of the Army and meeting its other requirements.

How to protect yourself from Fake News & Cyber Crimes

How to protect yourself from Fake News & Cyber Crimes

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'More than 114 cases have been registered for spreading fake messages, rumours and fake news on WhatsApp.' 'People on various groups are reporting such crimes.' 'The most heartening development is people are now not tolerating such things.'

Lt Gen Naravane to take charge as Army Chief today

Lt Gen Naravane to take charge as Army Chief today

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Lt Gen Naravane is currently serving as Vice Chief of the Army. In his 37 years of service, Lt Gen Naravane has served in numerous command and staff appointments in peace, field and highly active counter-insurgency environments in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast.

Travel agents nervous about SpiceJet ending up like Kingfisher

Travel agents nervous about SpiceJet ending up like Kingfisher

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Frequent flight cancellations and the Airports Authority of India's decision to put SpiceJet on a cash-and-carry mode have made online travel agencies nervous.

Expert panel for granting environment clearance to Central Vista

Expert panel for granting environment clearance to Central Vista

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

With the expert panel's recommendations, the project comes a step closer to getting the environment clearance (EC), to be given by the Union Environment Minister.

China reports 48 new coronavirus cases, 1 death

China reports 48 new coronavirus cases, 1 death

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The overall confirmed cases on the mainland have reached 81,518 as of Monday, which included 3,305 people who died of the of disease.

Chinese waste $32.6 billion worth of food every year

Chinese waste $32.6 billion worth of food every year

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

With world's largest population of nearly 1.4 billion people, food security remains a major issue in China.

Cabinet approves creation of chief of defence staff

Cabinet approves creation of chief of defence staff

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The CDS will be a four-star general and his salary will be equivalent to that of service chiefs.

China virus toll rises to 1,770; cases up to 70,500

China virus toll rises to 1,770; cases up to 70,500

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said international experts were now on the ground in China to understand the outbreak and inform the next steps in the global response.

Call special Parliament session to repeal farm laws: Farmers to govt

Call special Parliament session to repeal farm laws: Farmers to govt

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Farmer leader Darshan Pal accused the Centre of dividing farmer organisations, but it will not happen.

Manufacturing cos look to kickstart ops post-lockdown

Manufacturing cos look to kickstart ops post-lockdown

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

According to sources, government officials have asked industry bodies and manufacturers to submit key concerns and requirements to begin manufacturing activity.

Reliance Jio transfers fibre and tower infrastructure

Reliance Jio transfers fibre and tower infrastructure

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The optic fibre cable infra was with Jio Digital Fibre and the tower infra with Reliance Jio Infratel

Gen Bipin Rawat appointed India's first Chief of Defence Staff

Gen Bipin Rawat appointed India's first Chief of Defence Staff

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Gen Rawat will be able to serve as CDS for a period of up to three years after the government amended the rules extending the age of retirement to 65 years.

NASA teams up with Nissan to develop self-driving cars

NASA teams up with Nissan to develop self-driving cars

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

US space agency aims to start testing the first such vehicle by the end of 2015

Neutralise JMB terror modules, Rajnath tells NSA

Neutralise JMB terror modules, Rajnath tells NSA

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

With fresh inputs on the Burdwan blast indicating pan-India existence of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday ordered immediate neutralisation of the terror modules of the banned group.

Mumbai building collapse: A survivor speaks

Mumbai building collapse: A survivor speaks

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Shankar Bhoir, a security guard at Mumbai's ill-fated Altaf Manzil building recollects his horror.

WADA suspends National Dope Testing Laboratory, Ministry to appeal

WADA suspends National Dope Testing Laboratory, Ministry to appeal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The WADA investigation found that the sample analysis methods of the NDTL were not upto the mark. The NDTL can appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Lausanne in the next 21 days.

Suvendu quits Mamata cabinet, BJP says beginning of the end for TMC

Suvendu quits Mamata cabinet, BJP says "beginning of the end" for TMC

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Adhikari, the face of the Nandigram movement that catapulated Mamata Bannerjee to power in 2011, sent his resignation letter to the chief minister by fax, which he then forwarded to Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar by e-mail.

37 killed in car bomb attack in Turkey's Ankara

37 killed in car bomb attack in Turkey's Ankara

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The blast, which could be heard several kilometers away, sent burning debris showering down over an area a few hundred meters from the Justice and Interior Ministries, a top courthouse, and the former office of the prime minister.

Be Prepared for Taliban Terror

Be Prepared for Taliban Terror

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Pakistan would want to take full advantage of the situation to direct Taliban trained terrorists into the Kashmir Valley, alert Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Centre releases Rs 20000 cr from PM's package for J&K

Centre releases Rs 20000 cr from PM's package for J&K

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

This was disclosed at a high-level inter-ministerial meeting chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Thursday

MH370 recovery chief to lead Australia's MH17 probe

MH370 recovery chief to lead Australia's MH17 probe

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

A former Australian defence official, who headed the search for the missing Malaysian jet MH370 in the Indian Ocean, will lead Australia's MH17 plane investigation and recovery operation in Ukraine.

Another youth killed in Kashmir unrest; toll up to 88

Another youth killed in Kashmir unrest; toll up to 88

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

A 22-year-old youth Wasim Ahmad Lone died when security forces opened fire to disperse a stone-pelting mob in Nadihal area in Baramulla district.

Military plane crashes in Algeria; only 1 survives out of 103 on board

Military plane crashes in Algeria; only 1 survives out of 103 on board

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

An Algerian military transport plane has crashed in mountains in the north-east of the country with 103 passengers and crew on board.

Curbs further eased in Valley; mobile net snapped in Jammu

Curbs further eased in Valley; mobile net snapped in Jammu

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

They said protests took place at around a dozen places in which several protesters were injured.

How US LOST to Pakistan in Afghanistan

How US LOST to Pakistan in Afghanistan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

For two decades the US paid in blood and blood money for dependence on Pakistan to carry out one president's boast. Now, having been defeated by its proxies, another president will go into Rawalpindi's embrace to satisfy his constituents, predicts Shekhar Gupta.