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Chinese warships go ballistic with new mystery missile

Chinese warships go ballistic with new mystery missile

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

If the initial analysis of this YJ-21 is correct, then China becomes the first country in the world to operationally field such a missile from a naval vessel.

CIL stake sale: Foreign bankers wary, deadline extended

CIL stake sale: Foreign bankers wary, deadline extended

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Coal India was listed on November 4, 2010, and its market value today stands at over Rs 2 lakh crore.

Rahman, Resul win Oscars for Slumdog

Rahman, Resul win Oscars for Slumdog

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

A R Rahman on Monday created history by becoming the first Indian to win two Oscars for his score in Slumdog Millionaire which swept the Academys, winning eight awards including one for sound engineer Resul Pookutty. The film, named the best at the Oscars, also fetched Danny Boyle the Best Director award, Simon Beaufoy best Adapted Screenplay and Anthony Dod Mantle the best Cinematography award. The rags-to-riches drama was also awarded for best Editing

Slumdog gets 10 Oscar noms

Slumdog gets 10 Oscar noms

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Slumdog Millionaire bagged 10 Oscar nominations at the 81st annual Academy Awards.

Wimbledon women facts and figures

Wimbledon women facts and figures

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Facts and figures about the Wimbledon women's tournament which starts on June 23 in London.

Divestment department gets a fancy name 'Dipam' but wings clipped

Divestment department gets a fancy name 'Dipam' but wings clipped

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The guidelines for strategic disinvestment were issued on Monday itself when Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget for 2016-17.

US reviewing Pak strategy on Waziristan

US reviewing Pak strategy on Waziristan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

"We continually review our strategy with respect to the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. So it is something that is occupying quite a bit of our time at the State Department, DOD, as well as the White House," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said.

Attack on Afghan military base: US mum

Attack on Afghan military base: US mum

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

"It is an isolated attack. An individual who wants to commit an act of violence, is very difficult to stop," Snow maintained.

Allow Sikhs to serve in the US Army, lawmakers tell Pentagon

Allow Sikhs to serve in the US Army, lawmakers tell Pentagon

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

A group of prominent United States lawmakers have urged the Pentagon to end the presumptive ban on Sikh Americans serving in the United States military.

Take decisive action against terror groups: US tells Pakistan

Take decisive action against terror groups: US tells Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

"Our expectations are straight forward: Taliban and Haqqani leadership and attack planners should no longer be able to find safe haven or conduct operations from Pakistani soil," Pentagon Press Secretary Army Col Rob Manning told reporters during an off-camera news conference.

Stiff labour laws for mining PSUs mooted

Stiff labour laws for mining PSUs mooted

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

The divestment department has proposed that public sector units involved in mining ores alone should qualify for 'natural asset' status while imposing additional norms concering employment of labour.\n\n\n\n

US kicks out China from major naval exercise over 'militarisation' of SCS

US kicks out China from major naval exercise over 'militarisation' of SCS

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The US said it has strong evidence that China has deployed anti-ship missiles, surface-to-air missile systems and electronic jammers to contested features in the Spratly Islands region of the South China Sea.

After Trump snub, US increases defence ties with India

After Trump snub, US increases defence ties with India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The US and India continue to use their deepening relationship to build new partnerships within and beyond the Indo-Pacific.'

Indian Railways, Army among world's biggest employers: Study

Indian Railways, Army among world's biggest employers: Study

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Though it is often said that Indian Railways is the largest employer in the world, but it seems it is not

6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship accident

6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship accident

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Russian authorities on Wednesday resumed search operation for 10 missing sailors, including four Indians.

Trump fires Veterans Affairs chief, taps WH doctor to replace him:

Trump fires Veterans Affairs chief, taps WH doctor to replace him:

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Early this month, Trump had unceremoniously fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and nominated Mike Pompeo

US military blueprints leaked to India?

US military blueprints leaked to India?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The owner of two New Jersey defence contracting businesses has been charged with allegedly transmitting military blueprints to India, including those for torpedo systems for nuclear submarines, without a license in violation of export laws, through a password-protected church website, United States Attorney Paul J Fishman announced.

'A baby step forward for the Sikh community in US army'

'A baby step forward for the Sikh community in US army'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

But it will be a giant leap for America when all can serve freely in the US Armed Forces, Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi tells Suman Guha Mozumder about the Pentagon's relaxing of rules on religious wear

Govt clears 7.64% NFL stake sale; to bring in over Rs 130 cr

Govt clears 7.64% NFL stake sale; to bring in over Rs 130 cr

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

As per Sebi norms, a public sector listed company should have 10 per cent public float by August 08, 2013.

Govt lines up 12 PSUs for stake sale in 2015-16

Govt lines up 12 PSUs for stake sale in 2015-16

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Govt seems to bullish to meet its disinvestment target in current fiscal.

Neyveli share sale fully subscribed, govt gets about Rs 350 cr

Neyveli share sale fully subscribed, govt gets about Rs 350 cr

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Earlier this month, market regulator Sebi had given go- ahead to the disinvestment department's proposal to give preference in share allotment to those PSUs located in states in which Neyveli's generating units were located.

Govt nudges bankers to skip big private issues for a while

Govt nudges bankers to skip big private issues for a while

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Move aimed at avoiding crowding of public issues during the Centre's mega disinvestments in coming months.

How the I&B minister can clean up the media

How the I&B minister can clean up the media

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The growth of a credible, objective news media business in India requires political will and a belief in free speech.

India's decision on FDI a positive step: US defence industry

India's decision on FDI a positive step: US defence industry

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

There is unlikely to be a rush towards the country unless New Delhi is ready with fairly applied regulations.

Budget likely to target Rs 70,000 cr from stake sales

Budget likely to target Rs 70,000 cr from stake sales

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Arun Jaitley will aim for jumps in other revenue streams for the government.

Why Carter as Pentagon chief is good news for India

Why Carter as Pentagon chief is good news for India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The Indo-US defence relationship may now get personal attention with strong India-backer Ashton Carter today being nominated by President Barack Obama for the key post of the defence secretary.

US Cyber Command ready for war

US Cyber Command ready for war

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Cyberspace is a battleground as important as the traditional domains of air, land, sea and space, says US Defence Secretary Ash Carter, who visits India next week.

Why we should be concerned about the Indian Army's future

Why we should be concerned about the Indian Army's future

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The army of the future needs a system of transparency and research. An open sociology of the army is a democratic necessity. An openness of information is a necessity of the army of the future fighting the next peace and next war on behalf of society, says social scientist Shiv Visvanathan.

Review: Rush is one of the finest sports films

Review: Rush is one of the finest sports films

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Rush is a rousing, thrilling film, feels Raja Sen.

Divestment: India eyes fatter share sale kitty in 2015

Divestment: India eyes fatter share sale kitty in 2015

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The New Year 2015, however, may see shares worth over Rs 50,000 crore (Rs 500 billion) being put on the table by the government, including by way of part-sale of its holdings in PSUs and its residual minority stakes in some private sector entities.

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