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18 Covid patients die in Gujarat hospital fire

18 Covid patients die in Gujarat hospital fire

Rediff.com1 May 2021

At least 18 coronavirus patients died after a fire broke out at a hospital in Gujarat's Bharuch in the early hours on Saturday.

Q1 result review: Outlook positive for IT companies, challenges persist

Q1 result review: Outlook positive for IT companies, challenges persist

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The first quarter results (Q1FY25) of Indian IT services hint towards better fiscal growth than the preceding year, but as the management commentary said, "there is still some time for the industry to be firing on all cylinders." Among the majors-Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, HCLTech, and Wipro-it is the Bengaluru-based Infosys that has performed better, which was also evident in its full-year revenue guidance.

SRK, Salman, Aamir Dance To Naatu Naatu

SRK, Salman, Aamir Dance To Naatu Naatu

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The Who's Who of the showbiz world attended Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar.

'Pitch kaisa hain?': India tackle unknown Caribbean surfaces

'Pitch kaisa hain?': India tackle unknown Caribbean surfaces

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Rohit's pitch inquiry, Kohli and Jadeja bat with high intensity

India has more nukes than Pak; China far ahead: Report

India has more nukes than Pak; China far ahead: Report

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The report put India's 'stored' nuclear warheads at 172 in January this year while the number for Pakistan was 170.

India to buy 200 BrahMos, MiG 29 engines in Rs 39K cr deal

India to buy 200 BrahMos, MiG 29 engines in Rs 39K cr deal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The contracts for the procurement of the platforms and weapons systems were signed in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and defence secretary Giridhar Aramane, under whose guidance these deals fructified, an official readout said.

Hunt on for Lashkar terrorists behind J-K bus attack

Hunt on for Lashkar terrorists behind J-K bus attack

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

A massive manhunt is underway for three foreign terrorists, possibly of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, responsible for the deadly attack on pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi that resulted in the loss of nine lives, including a two-year-old, officials involved in the investigation said on Monday.

Xi phones Biden, warns against 'playing with fire' over Taiwan

Xi phones Biden, warns against 'playing with fire' over Taiwan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

In turn, President Biden said that the US does not support 'Taiwan's independence'.

Anti-tank HeliNa missile hits targets in crucial test

Anti-tank HeliNa missile hits targets in crucial test

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

In fresh trials, India has test-fired its indigenously developed Nag anti-tank guided missile, which can hit a target up to seven km, from a helicopter at a firing range in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.

Will Pinarayi Vijayan Survive Ally Anvar's Attack?

Will Pinarayi Vijayan Survive Ally Anvar's Attack?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

At a time when none in Kerala's Left politics questioned the chief minister's authority, MLA P V Anvar hurled a series of accusations against Pinarayi Vijayan's government, notes Shyam G Menon.

The World's First Suicide Bomber

The World's First Suicide Bomber

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation. Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly towards the Sri Lankan military camp. A few moments later all of Jaffna heard a thunderous explosion that brought the complex crashing down in clouds of dust. Miller had given birth to a deadly tactic that Prabhakaran would employ time and again with devastating consequences to Sri Lanka -- and India. A fascinating excerpt from M R Narayan Swamy's must read new book, The Rout Of Prabhakaran.

'Muslims of Gujarat voted for BJP in big numbers'

'Muslims of Gujarat voted for BJP in big numbers'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

'Muslims know they cannot defeat the BJP, why then come in its firing range?' 'And they know, ultimately it is the BJP MLA who is going to get elected and only he or she can do their work.' 'The BJP may do a different kind of politics for Muslims, but when they sit in the chair they work for Muslims too.'

Copa America: US, Uruguay win opening matches

Copa America: US, Uruguay win opening matches

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

A third-minute goal from Christian Pulisic set the United States on their way to a 2-0 victory over Bolivia in their Group C opener at the Copa America on Sunday.

FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet stars in India's 5-4 win over Argentina

FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet stars in India's 5-4 win over Argentina

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Indian junior women's hockey team goes down against Germany

Boost to Army's air power; will get medium range missile by 2020

Boost to Army's air power; will get medium range missile by 2020

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

The missile will be capable of shooting down enemy ballistic missiles, aircraft, helicopters, drones, surveillance aircraft and AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control Systems) aircraft from a range of around 70 km.

India tests new 3,000 km-range Agni-IV missile

India tests new 3,000 km-range Agni-IV missile

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Adding teeth to its nuclear deterrence, India on Tuesday successfully test-fired an advanced variant of nuclear-capable Agni-II ballistic missile with a strike range of 3,000 km from an island off Odisha coast.

Why Builders Won't Drop Home Prices

Why Builders Won't Drop Home Prices

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'What happens in the real estate market is that once the prices go up it goes on to stay at that level.' 'It might not increase and at the same time the prices will not come down too.'

2 shooters arrested from Goa for INLD leader's murder

2 shooters arrested from Goa for INLD leader's murder

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The district police said they were apprehended from Goa in a joint operation by the Haryana Police and the Delhi Police.

Navy successfully test-fires anti-ship missile

Navy successfully test-fires anti-ship missile

Rediff.com18 May 2022

This firing is a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in niche missile technology. Navy said.

PIX: Arsenal hammer Chelsea to move three points clear at the top

PIX: Arsenal hammer Chelsea to move three points clear at the top

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Ruthless Arsenal threw down the gauntlet in the Premier League title race with a 5-0 thrashing of London rivals Chelsea to roar three points clear at the top of the table on Tuesday.

Six of 8 Maoists killed in Chh'garh were senior cadres, carried Rs 48L bounty

Six of 8 Maoists killed in Chh'garh were senior cadres, carried Rs 48L bounty

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The police on Saturday claimed to have gunned down eight Maoists during an encounter in forests near Kutul-Farasbeda and Kodtameta villages in the district.

TMC leader shot dead, assailant lynched

TMC leader shot dead, assailant lynched

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Saifuddin Laskar (47), TMC area president of Bamungachi area in Joynagar was shot dead from close range near his house by miscreants when he went out to offer prayers in the morning, the police said.

IAF test-fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from Sukhoi-30

IAF test-fires BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from Sukhoi-30

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The missile hit a sinking ship with deadly accuracy and the test-firing produced desired results.

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the incomparable Balraj Sahni at his finest in his final role.

Stable policy, revenue visibility & regulated margins triggers for NTPC

Stable policy, revenue visibility & regulated margins triggers for NTPC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

As the political uncertainty settles down, investors are reviewing their assumptions about the power sector. Demand here is likely to continue to grow strongly in the long-term at around 5-6 per cent CAGR (compounded annual growth rate) during the next 6-7 years. Given policy continuity, several trends will persist.

Final trials of desi artillery guns next month

Final trials of desi artillery guns next month

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Indigenous 155 mm artillery guns, made on the lines of Swedish Bofors howitzers procured by the army in the 1980s, will go for last round of trials at Pokhran firing ranges along the Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan next month.

SEE: Navy fires missile as part of military drill in Bay of Bengal

SEE: Navy fires missile as part of military drill in Bay of Bengal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The navy said the missile hit the target at maximum range with precise accuracy.

Agniveer from Maha dies in line of duty in Siachen; Army condoles demise

Agniveer from Maha dies in line of duty in Siachen; Army condoles demise

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande and all ranks of the force condoled the death of Agniveer, Gawate Akshay Laxman, who hailed from Maharashtra.

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