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Indian Army must exploit social media quickly

Indian Army must exploit social media quickly

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'When India's adversaries are going all out in information warfare, the Indian Army will have to think out of the box to effectively counter them,' says Colonel S Dinny (retd).

CAG examining Rafale deal: Centre

CAG examining Rafale deal: Centre

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

The minister also said that four cases of corruption in defence deals have been registered by the CBI since 2015.

Why did Turkey, Iran, Malaysia speak on J&K?

Why did Turkey, Iran, Malaysia speak on J&K?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'None of these three countries -- Turkey, Iran or Malaysia -- ever made a hostile move against India to support the Pakistan-based terrorist elements,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Rs 2,021 crore spent on PM's foreign travel since 2014

Rs 2,021 crore spent on PM's foreign travel since 2014

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Modi visited over 55 countries in 48 foreign trips since taking over as prime minister in May 2014.

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic must push the military into a long-term reconsideration of its primary challenges.' 'There must be greater emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief including the management of contagious illnesses and impending crises caused by climate change,' notes Ajai Shukla.

Coronavirus: South under lockdown, focus on taming spread

Coronavirus: South under lockdown, focus on taming spread

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana have announced a lockdown of educational institutions, malls and other places that attract people in large numbers, even as some of them have been reporting increase in positive cases.

Terror funding: NIA files supplementary chargesheet

Terror funding: NIA files supplementary chargesheet

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The case relates to alleged terror funding in 2017 in the valley and involves Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind based in Pakistan.

Abhi's quick return seems difficult

Abhi's quick return seems difficult

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'They will keep him there for quite some time.' 'There are no easy options.' 'It won't be unusual for a foreign power to intervene and get him released after some time, but not immediately.'

Pakistan airspace a no-go, airlines in spot over cost

Pakistan airspace a no-go, airlines in spot over cost

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

For Air India and Jet Airways, airspace closure over Pakistan would mean flights to US and Europe will have to take a longer route.

Raj Thackeray calls for Modi-mukt Bharat

Raj Thackeray calls for Modi-mukt Bharat

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

All opposition parties should come together to get rid of the BJP-led NDA government to ensure "Modi-mukt Bharat", he said, reminding the audience of BJP's "Congress-mukt Bharat" slogan.

'Ghar Wapsi' victims join US lawsuit to name RSS a terror outfit

'Ghar Wapsi' victims join US lawsuit to name RSS a terror outfit

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Three Indians have joined a Sikh rights group in filing an amended lawsuit appealing a US court to designate the RSS as a "terror group".

Virat unpatriotic for not marrying where 'Lord Ram got married: BJP MLA

Virat unpatriotic for not marrying where 'Lord Ram got married: BJP MLA

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

'Lord Rama, Lord Krishna, Vikramaditya, Yudhishthir got married on this land. None of us goes to a foreign country to get married'

US Supreme Court to hear dispute over Tata Mundra power plant in Gujarat

US Supreme Court to hear dispute over Tata Mundra power plant in Gujarat

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The villagers, led by Budha Ismail Jam, along with several other farmers and fishermen, allege that coal-fired Tata Mundra Power Plant in Tunda village in Kutch district, has resulted in widespread environmental damages.

US maintains status quo on India's patent regime

US maintains status quo on India's patent regime

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Special 301 Report expresses concern over weak IPR laws, to conduct reviews.

'Stigma of being labelled as spy removed with SC judgment'

'Stigma of being labelled as spy removed with SC judgment'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Narayanan said he suspected that vested interests were behind the 1994 case to deliberately delay India's cryogenic engine technology by at least 15 years.

Will imposing cap on player participation in T20 leagues work?

Will imposing cap on player participation in T20 leagues work?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Rahul Johri has been included in the six-member working group, set up by the ICC, to consider the sanctioning of players' release for the franchise-based Twenty20 leagues across the world.

Destination dos replace the Big Fat Indian wedding

Destination dos replace the Big Fat Indian wedding

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The Big Fat Indian wedding is being traded in for a smaller one in foreign countries, preferably in Southeast Asia -- we examine the growing trend.

More bad news coming for Dinakaran?

More bad news coming for Dinakaran?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

TTV Dinakaran could be in more trouble as I-T officials have found a connection between him and Jaya TV and other Jayalalithaa companies, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Restore India's preferred trade status: Top US lawmakers to Trump

Restore India's preferred trade status: Top US lawmakers to Trump

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The Trump administration terminated India's designation as a beneficiary developing nation under the Generalized System of Preferences in June.

CAA protests will affect India's standing in the world

CAA protests will affect India's standing in the world

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'Those leading the current political dispensation, whether at the central or the state level, must recognise the enormous risks that their divisive policies are creating for the national security and wellbeing of the country,' cautions former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Netaji's files to be declassified from January 2016: PM

Netaji's files to be declassified from January 2016: PM

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The secret files related to Subhas Chandra Bose will be declassified by the central government beginning January 23 next year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday.

Parrikar's remarks prove who harbours terror in Pakistan: Nisar

Parrikar's remarks prove who harbours terror in Pakistan: Nisar

Rediff.com28 May 2015

A recent statement by a "foreign country's defence minister" was enough to prove who is harbouring terrorism in Pakistan, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on Thursday.

'Kulbhushan's parents are worried but very brave'

'Kulbhushan's parents are worried but very brave'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Kulbhushan Jadhav's friends, who have known him since childhood, recall a man tough on the outside but full of compassion inside.

Black Money Act: I-T initiates action in 13 new cases

Black Money Act: I-T initiates action in 13 new cases

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Undisclosed foreign assets and funds worth Rs 350 crore detected; these are separate entities from those featured in Panama Leaks and Paradise Papers

Swaraj says PM's foreign visits increase respect for Indians

Swaraj says PM's foreign visits increase respect for Indians

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

After the prime minister's visits, the Indians in those countries are feeling a great sense of pride, she said.

Maths teacher who gave Amitabh, Govinda their biggest hits

Maths teacher who gave Amitabh, Govinda their biggest hits

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

'He taught mathematics in his spare time. I would often see him solving mathematical problems in between shots.'

Will quit Puducherry L-G's post next year: Kiran Bedi

Will quit Puducherry L-G's post next year: Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

The Lieutenant Governor's statement comes days after the Congress MLAs sought Centre's intervention complaining Bedi's style of functioning.

'I don't feel happy. Please help'

'I don't feel happy. Please help'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna answers readers' queries and guides them to take control of their life.

Will India play Davis Cup tie in Pakistan?

Will India play Davis Cup tie in Pakistan?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

AITA likely to request ITF to consider neutral venue for Davis Cup tie vs Pak

What the Modi govt will do to get back black money

What the Modi govt will do to get back black money

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

On its first day in office, the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi constituted a special investigative team to unearth illicit money, including in the case involving Hasan Ali.

Fans hope for 'double happiness' from Eid and World Cup

Fans hope for 'double happiness' from Eid and World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Muslim soccer fans visiting Russia for the World Cup celebrated the end of the fasting month of Ramadan on Friday, with Egyptian fans hoping the festival would bring their national team good luck in a match with Uruguay later in the day.

Smart tips to minimise credit card fraud

Smart tips to minimise credit card fraud

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

'In restaurants, the waiter takes your card and then comes back with the machine. Don't allow that.' 'Let him come to you with the machine and then enter the card and the PIN yourself.'

Why reopening LoC trade routes remain a pipedream for Kashmir traders

Why reopening LoC trade routes remain a pipedream for Kashmir traders

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The chances of the posts opening remain slim, with security agencies recently identifying 10 suspects who smuggled in weapons, narcotics and fake currency.

Cong dubs Rajnath's shastra puja as 'tamasha'; BJP hits back

Cong dubs Rajnath's shastra puja as 'tamasha'; BJP hits back

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

When we bought weapons-like the Bofors gun previously purchased, no one went and brought them while showing off, Kharge said.

Why Bhaichung Bhutia opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Why Bhaichung Bhutia opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'The NRC had an effect on Assam and I think to cover up or make up for that, CAB has been brought in.'

Like Viv Richards, Kohli will learn to calm down: Holding

Like Viv Richards, Kohli will learn to calm down: Holding

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Virat Kohli can come across as intimidating but he is still learning and would become calmer as he grows on the job, feels West Indies' pace legend Michael Holding, who finds an uncanny similarity between the Indian skipper and Sir Vivian Richards.

Cong slams Pak for dragging Rahul's name in UN petition

Cong slams Pak for dragging Rahul's name in UN petition

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

There is no room for Pakistan or any other foreign country to interfere in Kashmir, Rahul said.

Modi govt takes UPA line, won't disclose Netaji Bose files

Modi govt takes UPA line, won't disclose Netaji Bose files

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Taking the line adopted by the previous Congress-led UPA government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Office has refused to disclose records related to Subhash Chandra Bose's death as it rejected the argument that there was a larger public interest involved in making them public.

ICJ verdict on Jadhav upholds India's stand: Jaitley

ICJ verdict on Jadhav upholds India's stand: Jaitley

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

The former finance minister said that Pakistan "lost conclusively" before the world court and termed the sentencing by the military court to Jadhav as a "farcical processes".

How to steer clear of online classified sites fraudsters

How to steer clear of online classified sites fraudsters

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

It's best to avoid deals that sound too good to be true.