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HAL finally achieves Tejas production target

HAL finally achieves Tejas production target

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

It earlier took 19 months to build a Tejas, now it takes 11 months, says HAL chief.

India Post goes high-tech, geo-tags post offices on Bhuvan

India Post goes high-tech, geo-tags post offices on Bhuvan

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The Postal Department has geo-tagged more than 1,50,000 post offices on geo-portal Bhuvan, developed by ISRO

Flex-engine motorcycles to hit Indian markets soon: Nitin Gadkari

Flex-engine motorcycles to hit Indian markets soon: Nitin Gadkari

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

A flex-fuel or dual fuel vehicle is capable of operating on both petrol and ethanol

India's deadliest warship -- INS Kochi -- joins naval fleet

India's deadliest warship -- INS Kochi -- joins naval fleet

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Naval warship INS Kochi, the stealth guided missile destroyers, has been commissioned by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.

Another Russian snub: India puts $8.6 bn fighter on hold

Another Russian snub: India puts $8.6 bn fighter on hold

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The cancellation of the project has far-reaching implications for the IAF, for which this was once its high-tech future fighter.

The pioneer who gave India's space programme a boost

The pioneer who gave India's space programme a boost

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'One remembers Professor Rao with fondness as the man who gave the space programme a very professional front face, a very different appearance from the raw energy of a Vikram Sarabhai or the polished passion of a Dr Satish Dhawan.'

National day parade: Pak showcases its growing military might

National day parade: Pak showcases its growing military might

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

After a 7-year hiatus, Pakistan Monday showcased its growing military might, including tactical nuclear missiles and fighter jets, at a joint tri-service parade to celebrate the National Day in a symbolic show of strength in the war against the Taliban.

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Glimpses of Republic Day celebrations across the country.

Indian Air Force is 'in a crisis', says US think tank

Indian Air Force is 'in a crisis', says US think tank

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The report authored by Ashley Tellis, the top American expert on India and South Asia, states that the IAF's fighter force is weaker than numbers suggest.

India, US to sign decade-long defence framework pact

India, US to sign decade-long defence framework pact

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter will sign a fresh 10-year defence framework agreement with India on Wednesday

Chandrayaan-2 performs 1st de-orbiting manoeuvre

Chandrayaan-2 performs 1st de-orbiting manoeuvre

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Two de-orbit manoeuvres of Vikram Lander, to bring it further down, have been planned to prepare for its landing in the south polar region of the moon.

LinkedIn Lite: 'Made in India, for India'

LinkedIn Lite: 'Made in India, for India'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

LinkedIn hopes to bring more first-time job seekers there, apart from technology talent from the smaller cities.

India 'Spikes' American Javelin missiles

India 'Spikes' American Javelin missiles

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

India has decided to buy 8,356 Spike anti-tank guided missile and 321 launchers from Israel for Rs 3,200 crore, rejecting US offer of Javelin missiles that Washington was lobbying hard for.

HAL vs IAF: Govt decision on trainer aircraft row today

HAL vs IAF: Govt decision on trainer aircraft row today

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The Indian Air Force argued that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's HTT-40 trainer jet would be costlier than the Swiss Pilatus trainer over its 30-year service life. When HAL challenged this contention, the IAF was not able to back it with figures.

Bullet trains and more: Modi, Abe's big plans

Bullet trains and more: Modi, Abe's big plans

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'Modi and Abe are working seriously for India-Japan bonhomie to grow stronger.' 'It is a win-win situation for both countries and the future look promising,' says Rajaram Panda, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations India Chair Visiting Professor at Reitaku University, Japan.

Modi exhorts IITs to innovate and solve aam aadmi's problems

Modi exhorts IITs to innovate and solve aam aadmi's problems

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Describing IITians as a 'great force', the Prime Minister said IITs must encourage their alumni to interact with students so that their experience can be leveraged and sought their systemic mapping and grouping for optimum utilisation of their experience.

India successful test fires nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile

India successful test fires nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

India on Thursday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II surface-to-surface missile with a strike range of 350 km as part of a user trial by the army from a test range at Chandipur in Odisha.

India can deliver COVID-19 vaccine swiftly and efficiently

India can deliver COVID-19 vaccine swiftly and efficiently

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'Rolling out the vaccine is not a major challenge in India.'

2nd Scorpene class submarine Khanderi launched

2nd Scorpene class submarine Khanderi launched

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The state-of-the-art features of this Scorpene class submarine include superior stealth and the ability to launch a crippling attack on the enemy using precision guided weapon.

E-vehicle drive suffers from on-off syndrome

E-vehicle drive suffers from on-off syndrome

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The major reason for the policy confusion over e-vehicles is the lack of conviction within government about the utility of this disruptive technology and its role in India's larger Paris Agreement climate change commitments.

How 'Feluda' will detect COVID-19 in minutes

How 'Feluda' will detect COVID-19 in minutes

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'This health emergency has brought a lot of people together with the common purpose of getting Feluda to play detective as quickly as possible.' 'As a scientist, if we can make a small difference in people's lives, we are happy'

PM Narendra Modi reaches Mongolia on historic visit

PM Narendra Modi reaches Mongolia on historic visit

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Ulan Bator on his historic visit to Mongolia to hold talks with the country's leadership to bolster economic and trade cooperation, including in transport, highways and energy sectors.

What the GSLV launch means for India's space programme

What the GSLV launch means for India's space programme

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

It is important for India to develop multiple launch sites and become capable of undertaking more launches in a year's time, says Ajey Lele.

Regulatory pain for GSK's Crocin Advance

Regulatory pain for GSK's Crocin Advance

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The NPPA letter was issued to GSK on Wednesday.

Indian Army gets 'Desi Bofors' guns

Indian Army gets 'Desi Bofors' guns

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The artillery pounds targets and keeps the enemy's head down, preventing them from firing at attacking troops.

India successfully test fires Prithvi-II missile

India successfully test fires Prithvi-II missile

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Inducted into Indian armed forces in 2003, the nine-metre-tall, single-stage liquid-fueled Prithvi II is the first missile to be developed by DRDO under India's prestigious Integrated Guided Missile Development Program.

'We were lucky we got the disease late'

'We were lucky we got the disease late'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'We were lucky, in many ways, that we got the disease late.'

India, France sign 17 agreements during PM Modi's visit

India, France sign 17 agreements during PM Modi's visit

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

India and France on Friday signed 17 agreements, including on the stalled nuclear project in Jaitapur in Maharashtra, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with French President Francois Hollande.

Expert panel wants CAG to pre-audit defence deals

Expert panel wants CAG to pre-audit defence deals

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

An expert committee has recommended to Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar that supply of equipment need not be blocked even if bribery charges emerge.

India 'not scared' if Monsanto leaves, as GM cotton row escalates

India 'not scared' if Monsanto leaves, as GM cotton row escalates

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Monsanto has taken the government to court over the royalty.

Aero India 2019 concludes on a high note

Aero India 2019 concludes on a high note

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Around four lakh people who attended the event were treated to a spectacular flying display of fighter, civilian aircraft and helicopters.

Centre's 3-week plan to highlight pro-farmer, Dalit policies

Centre's 3-week plan to highlight pro-farmer, Dalit policies

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

These events would include celebrating the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's Champaran Satyagraha in Bihar in a big way. It was Gandhi's first mass agitation in India, where he had led a protest of peasants against forcible cultivation of indigo.

Scientists urge caution over launch of Covid vaccine by Aug 15

Scientists urge caution over launch of Covid vaccine by Aug 15

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'We must not compromise with the standard, the quality. We don't need to be the first to launch a drug but what we need is a Made in India vaccine that the entire world can rely on'

Reality check: Can India double defence exports?

Reality check: Can India double defence exports?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The prospects of India becoming a credible manufacturer of defence platforms or major weapon systems for export are remote, says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

ICMR aims to launch COVID-19 vaccine by Aug 15

ICMR aims to launch COVID-19 vaccine by Aug 15

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The vaccine candidate, ZyCoV-D, showed a "strong immune response" in animal studies, and the antibodies produced were able to completely neutralise the wild type virus, Zydus said. The 12 institutes have been asked by the ICMR to fast track clinical trials of the vaccine as it is being considered as one of the top priority projects which are being monitored at the topmost level of the government.

India, Russia sign Rs 2,600 cr deal for anti-tank ammo

India, Russia sign Rs 2,600 cr deal for anti-tank ammo

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

India has signed a deal worth over Rs 2,600 crore with Russia to procure 66,000 anti-tank shells to meet the shortfall of critical ammunition faced by its armoured fleet, including the latest T-90 tanks.

Airbus sweetens EC725 chopper offer for Coast Guard

Airbus sweetens EC725 chopper offer for Coast Guard

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

European aviation major Airbus has chosen Goa to set up a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for the EC 725 helicopter, provided it wins the over Rs 2,000 crore Coast Guard contract for which it has pitched.

Netflix, Amazon Prime grab large chunk of India's OTT space

Netflix, Amazon Prime grab large chunk of India's OTT space

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Netflix and Amazon Prime gain market share at the cost of Indian platforms Hotstar, VOOT, Jio Cinema.

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'Washington senses that the anchor sheet of India's strategic autonomy lies in its longstanding partnership with Russia, which remains firm and immutable despite the changes in world politics in the post-Cold War era,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.<

Such hullabaloo over INS Vishal!

Such hullabaloo over INS Vishal!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The navy wants to spend Rs 40,000 crore on INS Vishal, a choice the army and air force oppose. This is as much about turf as about funding. explains Ajai Shukla.