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What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

Centre approves acquisition of military hardware worth Rs 28,000 cr

Centre approves acquisition of military hardware worth Rs 28,000 cr

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The procurement proposals were cleared at a time India and China are locked in a bitter border standoff in eastern Ladakh.

'No bargaining over our nuclear weapons'

'No bargaining over our nuclear weapons'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Kim Jong-un declared he would never surrender North Korea's nuclear weapons weapons even if his country faced 100 years of sanctions. Dr Rajaram Panda explains Pyongyang's new nuclear doctrine that makes the world a much more dangerous place.

At Rs 5375 cr, HAL signs biggest ever deal with GE for Tejas engines

At Rs 5375 cr, HAL signs biggest ever deal with GE for Tejas engines

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

HAL is working closely with GE to develop the LCA's export potential.

DRDO conducts maiden trial of Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile

DRDO conducts maiden trial of Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Python-5 missile live firing was conducted to validate target engagement from all aspects as well as beyond visual ranges. In all the live firings, missile hit the aerial target.

DRDO carries out successful test firing of surface-to-air missile

DRDO carries out successful test firing of surface-to-air missile

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The quick reaction surface-to-air-missile missile developed by DRDO was test launched from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur near here at about 3.08 pm from a vertical launcher against an electronic target at a very low altitude.

INS Vikrant Sails Closer To Joining The Fleet

INS Vikrant Sails Closer To Joining The Fleet

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

INS Vikrant is being delivered about six years late and at a cost of about Rs 20,000 crore instead of the sanctioned Rs 3,261 crore.

Eyeing China, India-UK begin tri-services exercise

Eyeing China, India-UK begin tri-services exercise

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

The Chinese navy's growing aggression in the Western Pacific is bringing together a range of allies.

IAF chief flies Tejas as air force inducts 2nd LCA squadron

IAF chief flies Tejas as air force inducts 2nd LCA squadron

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The No 18 Squadron, formed in 1965 with the motto "Teevra aur Nirbhaya" meaning "Swift and Fearless," was earlier flying MiG 27 aircraft.

India successfully test-fires quick reaction surface-to-air missile

India successfully test-fires quick reaction surface-to-air missile

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The successful test-firing of the QRSAM, having a range of around 30 km, paves the way for its commercial production

India launches short range surface-to-air missile twice

India launches short range surface-to-air missile twice

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

On both the occasions, the missiles intercepted the simulated targets with pinpoint accuracy. The missiles were tested for minimum and maximum range.

IAF to operationalise second Tejas squadron in Tamil Nadu on Wed

IAF to operationalise second Tejas squadron in Tamil Nadu on Wed

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The Tejas is a fourth generation combat aircraft developed by Aeronautical Development Agency and the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. It is equipped with fly-by-wire flight control system, integrated digital avionics and multimode radar.

'Sebi has given go ahead for RailTel IPO'

'Sebi has given go ahead for RailTel IPO'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

'We have filed our draft red herring prospectus for a floating IPO for a net offer size of 86.6 million shares.'

India, US kick off wargame in Indian Ocean with eye on China

India, US kick off wargame in Indian Ocean with eye on China

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

The US has deployed its naval carrier strike group, led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, as well as a fleet of F-18 fighter jets and E-2C Hawkeye all-weather aircraft for the exercise, officials said. The Indian assets at the exercise included Jaguar and Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets, IL-78 air-to-air refuelling tanker aircraft, Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft and warships Kochi and Teg. The Indian Navy has also deployed a fleet of P8I maritime surveillance aircraft and MiG 29K jets, apart from other platforms.

7 Most Sought-After Jobs In The World

7 Most Sought-After Jobs In The World

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The demand for full-stack developers in India have seen a 20% increase in the last one year.

China aggressively trying to hack Indian cyberspace

China aggressively trying to hack Indian cyberspace

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Experts said attempts from China have increased in the last year, which further amplified after the Indian government banned Chinese applications post the Galwan clash.

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

Kudankulam atomic plant's Unit 5 construction begins

Kudankulam atomic plant's Unit 5 construction begins

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

On June 1 2017, the credit protocol to the Intergovernmental Agreement of December 5 2008 and the GFA for Kudankulam NPP Units 5, 6 were signed.

Prayagraj to house Indian Railways' ambitious freight programme

Prayagraj to house Indian Railways' ambitious freight programme

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Built by the French railway technology company Alstom, it will host a 90-metre-long digital wall for train operation, said to be the second largest in Asia.

INS Visakhapatnam: India's Most Potent Destroyer

INS Visakhapatnam: India's Most Potent Destroyer

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

INS Vishakapatnam's ground attack and anti-ship capabilities are achieved through a bank of BrahMos cruise missiles that can be fired at targets up to 295 km away.

Indigenously developed Pinaka rocket successfully test-fired

Indigenously developed Pinaka rocket successfully test-fired

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The weapon system is equipped with state-of-the-art guidance kit comprising of an advanced navigation and control system.

India to procure 2 more Phalcon AWACS from Israel

India to procure 2 more Phalcon AWACS from Israel

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The fresh negotiations with Israeli authorities concerned for procurement of the two Phalcon AWACS come in the midst of India's bitter border row with China in high-altitude eastern Ladakh.

Defence Ministry to announce new air defence command by Oct

Defence Ministry to announce new air defence command by Oct

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The air defence command is proposed to be set up alongside the Central Command Headquarters of the IAF which controls important air bases including Agra, Gwalior and Bareilly.

Bumps galore, but auto hubs breathe easy on sales spike

Bumps galore, but auto hubs breathe easy on sales spike

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The traffic tells a story. During the lockdown, it took 45 minutes to zip through the deserted 35-km stretch from Chennai to reach the automobile heart of Sriperumbudur-Oragadam, where the big names of the car industry - Hyundai Motor India, Renault-Nissan India, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, Apollo Tyres, and Royal Enfield - are based.

'Why would India deliberately fire an unarmed missile into Pakistan?'

'Why would India deliberately fire an unarmed missile into Pakistan?'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

'Pakistan was very mature in the way it dealt with the incident.' 'India too owned up to the accident.' 'The whole incident was resolved quite amicably.' 'Both countries should be proud of how they have handled this situation.'

Kerala's daily Covid cases crosses 30k, first time since May

Kerala's daily Covid cases crosses 30k, first time since May

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

After the Onam festivities, medical experts had predicted that the TPR would go beyond 20 per cent and that the number of infections would rise further.

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The Indian Railways is replacing its outdated signalling system with the latest automated train protection technologies - European Train Control System and Train Collision Avoidance System.

Why you must buy the new XUV300 AMT Petrol

Why you must buy the new XUV300 AMT Petrol

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

A new user-friendly app to control the beast. Automatic transmission with petrol engine. Electronic sunroof. Plus, of course, the safety elements. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com on what makes the new XUV300 special.

Amid LAC row, Army to upgrade 'night-blind' infantry combat vehicles

Amid LAC row, Army to upgrade 'night-blind' infantry combat vehicles

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The current fleet of BMP-2/2Ks was first inducted into the Army in 1985 and it has been the mainstay of the mechanised infantry since then.

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.

India at doorstep of economic revival, says RBI Governor Das

India at doorstep of economic revival, says RBI Governor Das

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said the country is at the doorstep of economic revival on the back of accommodative monetary and fiscal policies being pursued by the central bank and the government.

Putin anticipates a new regime in Kyiv

Putin anticipates a new regime in Kyiv

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Putin is looking beyond the current regime in Kyiv. Of course, if the Western military assistance to Kyiv continues in any form, Washington knows that Russia will regard it as a hostile act and there will be severe consequences, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

ASK DR JAIN: Is keratin treatment for hair safe?

ASK DR JAIN: Is keratin treatment for hair safe?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

Kerala govt faces flak over rising Covid cases, TPR

Kerala govt faces flak over rising Covid cases, TPR

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Kerala on Wednesday recorded 31,445 fresh cases, which is 68.11 per cent of the national total -- 46,164 -- of new infections in the last 24 hours.

'India can no longer afford to go soft on China'

'India can no longer afford to go soft on China'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'India cannot allow Beijing's policy of stabilising and destabilising the border at will to perpetuate its own ends.' A riveting excerpt from Manish Tiwari's 10 Flashpoints; 20 Years National Security Situations That Impacted India.

India pitches for membership of exclusive nuclear clubs

India pitches for membership of exclusive nuclear clubs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

India on Tuesday made a strong pitch for membership of four exclusive nuclear clubs contending that it would help strengthen its export control systems and maintain highest international standards of its nuclear programme.

No war, no peace status along Ladakh border: IAF chief

No war, no peace status along Ladakh border: IAF chief

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria said the recent induction of Rafale jets along with previous acquisitions of C-17 Globemaster aircraft as well as Chinook and Apache helicopters have provided the IAF with substantial tactical and strategic capability enhancement.

Railways to try out new signalling system

Railways to try out new signalling system

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Electronic devices installed along tracks provide train signals to a computer fitted in the locomotive. If a driver goes over the designated speed, a dashboard in front of him gives a red alert sign at first. Even after this, if the train continues its journey, the train's brake is automatically applied.

G Satheesh Reddy appointed DRDO chief

G Satheesh Reddy appointed DRDO chief

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

He has been appointed to the post of DRDO chairman for two years. He will also be the secretary, DoDRD for the same period, an order issued by personnel ministry said.

SBI's digital transactions are as high as 67% now

SBI's digital transactions are as high as 67% now

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The country's largest lender State Bank of India has seen a perceptible increase in the number transactions happening at its multiple digital channels, with the percentage moving from 60 per cent in the pre-pandemic period to 67 per cent currently, chairman Dinesh Khara said. The rise in the number of digital transactions at the bank was largely driven by pick up in e-commerce during the pandemic-induced lockdown, which restricted movement, he said.