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MH370 crashed close to India?

MH370 crashed close to India?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Australian researchers on Wednesday said they have detected a low-frequency underwater noise off India's southern tip at about the time MH370 mysteriously disappeared, as a British woman sailing from Kochi to Phuket in March claimed that she may have seen the plane on fire.

India launches OceanSat-2, six others in 20 mts

India launches OceanSat-2, six others in 20 mts

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Wednesday successfully launched seven satellites in 1,200 seconds with the help of its most trusted Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle from the Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh coast.The launch was carried out as per schedule at 11.51 am and ended at 12.06 pm.Vice President Hamid Ansari, who was present at the Satish Dhavan Space Centre, congratulated the scientists and technocrats over this splendid achievement for the nation.

India driving force of Quad, says White House

India driving force of Quad, says White House

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

India is a driving force of the Quad and an engine for regional growth, said the White House, days after foreign ministers of the countries, which are part of the grouping, met in Melbourne.

What's Special About Rohit's Shoes?

What's Special About Rohit's Shoes?

Rediff.com3 May 2022

His specially designed shoes showed a turtle swimming in the pristine blue waters of the ocean, with the message 'End Plastic Waste' written on it.

Submarine warfare: That's what Malabar 2017 will aim for

Submarine warfare: That's what Malabar 2017 will aim for

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

India, Japan and the US are set to focus on "anti-submarine warfare" by deploying "different machines" during the next round of their marine wargames named the Malabar Exercise, amidst increasing presence of Chinese underwater vessels in the strategic Indian Ocean region.

Has Your Data Been Compromised?

Has Your Data Been Compromised?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'Check every SMS you get. Many people ignore them.' 'Remember if there is an activity in your account, your financial institution will send you an SMS, not a WhatsApp message.'

'India no longer looking East, it is already acting East'

'India no longer looking East, it is already acting East'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

India is playing its South China Sea card by restarting oil exploration off Vietnam coast despite China's objections as a calculated geopolitical move to force Beijing to make "compromises" on border issue and its close ties with Pakistan, a state-run Chinese think-tank has said.

India and Australia inch closer on defence ties

India and Australia inch closer on defence ties

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

That Australia is ready for a substantive engagement is evident from its 2013 Defence White Paper, which emphasised the need to build stronger defence relations with India, says Ajai Shukla

TCI plans cruise JV with govt

TCI plans cruise JV with govt

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

After 3 years, MH370 search ends with no plane

After 3 years, MH370 search ends with no plane

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has come to an end with passengers' families being informed that the effort to find the plane has been suspended.

Prince Narula-Yuvika Chaudhary's Maldives honeymoon

Prince Narula-Yuvika Chaudhary's Maldives honeymoon

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The newlyweds have zoomed off to the Indian Ocean atolls for their honeymoon.

Navy Chief reviews combat readiness amid standoff with China

Navy Chief reviews combat readiness amid standoff with China

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

In his remarks, Admiral Singh complimented his force for continuously maintaining 'peak combat-readiness' and 'high tempo' of operations over the past few months, they said.

India to begin bidding for 6 submarines worth Rs 55,000 cr by Oct

India to begin bidding for 6 submarines worth Rs 55,000 cr by Oct

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

The defence ministry has already shortlisted two Indian shipyards and five foreign defence majors for the project, being billed as one of biggest "Make in India" ventures.

Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka

Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Opener David Warner is still looking for his first Test hundred against Sri Lanka while Smith has managed only one century in his last 18 Tests.

Chandrashekhar goes back in time to Bishan Bedi's best spell

Chandrashekhar goes back in time to Bishan Bedi's best spell

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'He was a terrific bowler. His use of crease and angles were just stunning. Batsmen often were made nervous by the prospect of facing him, he had just about every trick up his sleeve, not to mention his flight'

India's Value For The US Goes Beyond Its Capacity To Wage War

India's Value For The US Goes Beyond Its Capacity To Wage War

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Indian position on the Russia-Ukraine war and the unconditional treaty between China and Russia appear to have caused some ripples in India-US relations and led to a reappraisal of India's usefulness to the US in the eventuality of a conflict with China, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

How Bopanna beat weak knees to reach US Open final

How Bopanna beat weak knees to reach US Open final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The Indian has won five ATP Masters 1000 titles with five different partners, although he has never won a major championship in men's doubles. Not bad for someone whose knees lack cartilage.

El Nino biggest immediate risk for the markets; not priced in yet: Analysts

El Nino biggest immediate risk for the markets; not priced in yet: Analysts

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Less-than-expected rainfall and a poor spatial distribution, experts say, can rekindle fears of a rise in food and fuel inflation that can have an impact on the RBI's monetary policy. The fear of less than optimal rainfall due to El Nino this year, analysts believe, is the biggest short-term risk for the markets, which they said has not been fully priced in yet by them. Monsoon set over Kerala on June 08, a week later than its scheduled date.

Chandrayaan-1 data: Earth electrons forming water on Moon

Chandrayaan-1 data: Earth electrons forming water on Moon

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The team led by researchers from the University of Hawai'i (UH) at Manoa in the US discovered that these electrons in Earth's plasma sheet are contributing to weathering processes -- breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals -- on the Moon's surface.

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Modi inducts India-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant into Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in Kochi on Friday, that put India into a select league of countries with domestic capability to build such large war ships.

122 potential objects spotted in Malaysian jet search

122 potential objects spotted in Malaysian jet search

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Malaysia on Wednesday said 122 potential objects have been spotted in new satellite imagery in the "most credible lead" so far in tracing the Malaysian airliner that crashed in southern Indian Ocean.

Modi, Johnson hold talks, discuss Ukraine, defence ties

Modi, Johnson hold talks, discuss Ukraine, defence ties

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Ahead of the talks, the United Kingdom said it will offer India the best of British know-how on building battle-winning aircraft.

Vagsheer, the last of 6 submarines under Project 75, launched

Vagsheer, the last of 6 submarines under Project 75, launched

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders in Mumbai on Wednesday launched INS Vagsheer, the last of the six submarines under Project 75.

Confirmed: Debris found on Reunion Island is of MH370

Confirmed: Debris found on Reunion Island is of MH370

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Malaysia has confirmed that a piece of aircraft wreckage found on an Indian Ocean island last week is from missing flight MH370, solving the mystery of the plane that disappeared with 239 people on board more than a year ago.

Eyeing China, India-Japan ink mutual military logistics pact

Eyeing China, India-Japan ink mutual military logistics pact

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The agreement provides for creation of an enabling framework for closer cooperation and interoperability, besides allowing militaries of the two countries to use each other's bases and facilities for repair and replenishment of supplies, the official said.

ICC World Cup final PIX: Mighty Australia defeat India to lift sixth title

ICC World Cup final PIX: Mighty Australia defeat India to lift sixth title

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Travis Head smashed a brilliant 137 as Australia cruised to their sixth World title after outclassing India by six wickets in the final on Sunday.

India to host first-ever global maritime summit, announces PM

India to host first-ever global maritime summit, announces PM

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

He said India would continue to actively pursue and promote its geo-political, strategic and economic interests on the seas, in particular the Indian Ocean.

Sea-borne terror and piracy key challenges: Modi@ IFR

Sea-borne terror and piracy key challenges: Modi@ IFR

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The prime minister also pitched for respecting freedom of navigation against the backdrop of South China sea dispute.

Meet Katrina Kaif's Stunning Lookalike

Meet Katrina Kaif's Stunning Lookalike

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Amy Alea is a style chameleon. And she's forever ready to channel her inner Aphrodite.

Southwest Monsoon to be normal this year: Skymet

Southwest Monsoon to be normal this year: Skymet

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

According to Skymet Weather, the initial surge in the Monsoon rains can be attributed to the transition of El Nino into the neutral phase.

US should help India develop next-gen aircraft carriers: Expert

US should help India develop next-gen aircraft carriers: Expert

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Noted security expert Ashley J Tellis has said that it was imperative for India and the United States to collaborate on developing the former's naval capability by developing next-generation aircraft carriers.

India's naval might in full display at President's Fleet Review

India's naval might in full display at President's Fleet Review

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The theme of the President's Fleet Review-2022 was 'Indian Navy -- 75 years in Service of the Nation', commemorating the Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Navy signs $100-mn deal for maintenance of Boeing's P-8Is

Navy signs $100-mn deal for maintenance of Boeing's P-8Is

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Boeing also won a $4.5-billion contract for 10 C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft, and will soon start delivery of $3 billion contracts to supply 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and 15 CH-47F Chinook heavy lift helicopters., reports Ajai Shukla.

Australian beach debris not from missing MH370

Australian beach debris not from missing MH370

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

A metal object found on a beach in Western Australia does not belong to a Malaysian jet that vanished nearly seven weeks ago, authorities said on Thursday even as a robotic mini-submarine scouring the Indian Ocean seabed scanned more than 90 per cent of the focused search area.

It was Rajiv ji's dream: Sonia backs women's bill in Lok Sabha

It was Rajiv ji's dream: Sonia backs women's bill in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Initiating the debate from the opposition's side in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi said, "I stand here in support of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam."

Robotic sub makes another attempt to locate MH370

Robotic sub makes another attempt to locate MH370

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Autonomous underwater vehicle Bluefin 21, a US Navy probe equipped with side-scan sonar, has focused the search on an area in the southern Indian Ocean where four acoustic signals were detected that led authorities to believe that the plane's black box may be located there.

'IPO market has bullish outlook in 2024'

'IPO market has bullish outlook in 2024'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

'A key reason for the strong interest in IPOs has been an increased focus on profitability and reasonable pricing of deals.'

Into the Wild review

Into the Wild review

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

More emotions, less action! Ajay Devgn shows his vulnerable side while trying to survive on an uninhibited Island with Bear Grylls, observes Namrata Thakker.

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Fans wearing the India jersey, carrying the Indian flag, laughing, joking and anticipating an India win are moving towards the Narendra Modi stadium. There are families, friends, children, adults, teenagers, middle aged and the senior citizen who have all painted the city blue.

Fully ready to deal with any threat from China: Navy chief

Fully ready to deal with any threat from China: Navy chief

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

"Whatever we are doing is in close coordination and synergy with the army and the Indian Air Force to produce desired results," he said.