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Military takes lead in India's war against coronavirus

Military takes lead in India's war against coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The military is mobilising to play a central role in holding patients exposed to the coronavirus.

PM to be briefed on defence indigenisation, other projects

PM to be briefed on defence indigenisation, other projects

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, along with all the Commander-in-Chief rank officials from the three services will be attending the conference.

A Rajput storms the BJP fort

A Rajput storms the BJP fort

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

The BJP may have declined him Barmer, but Independent candidate Jaswant Singh doesn't intend to go down without a fight for the seat. His road show on Sunday, in Jaisalmer, showed his resolve, and appeal, reports Rediff.com's Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

'Gehlot government is non-functional'

'Gehlot government is non-functional'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'While the farmers are reeling under a huge debt burden, crop loss due to locust attacks and erratic rainfall, the state is also facing a COVID-19 challenge.' 'In this situation, you have Congress and BJP MLAs trying to outwit each other in a game of thrones'

Stand with truth: Gehlot to MLAs before House battle

Stand with truth: Gehlot to MLAs before House battle

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

In a letter to all MLAs, Gehlot sought their cooperation in fulfilling the promises of development and prosperity of the state.

'Amitabh began his day reading the Gita'

'Amitabh began his day reading the Gita'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'He wrote a letter to his parents every night, and read the Gita every morning before going about his work.'

'Heat wave may abate after May 4'

'Heat wave may abate after May 4'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'After the 4th of May we can expect thunderstorms, dust storms and some rain over a large area of north India.'

SEE: India test fires anti-tank guided missile 'Dhruvastra'

SEE: India test fires anti-tank guided missile 'Dhruvastra'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The trails were conducted without a helicopter in direct and top attack mode.

Pics: 'It was a great feeling holding the tricolour'

Pics: 'It was a great feeling holding the tricolour'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

We asked you to send us your most interesting tiranga pics and videos.

Sukhoi 30 jet crashes in Rajasthan; pilots safe

Sukhoi 30 jet crashes in Rajasthan; pilots safe

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

A Sukhoi 30 aircraft of the Indian Air Force on Tuesday crashed in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district but both the pilots bailed out safely.

Army offers 8,500 doctors to fight coronavirus

Army offers 8,500 doctors to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The military is 'totally prepared to stand up to the demands made by the government and the people.'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

Rajasthan BJP shifts MLAs ahead of assembly session

Rajasthan BJP shifts MLAs ahead of assembly session

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The legislators will be staying at a luxury resort there and likely to visit the Somnath temple, sources said.

Indians Want Offbeat Travel Choices

Indians Want Offbeat Travel Choices

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

On the itinerary: Luxury camping, tribal homestays, heritage cities.

Army displays firepower at Pokhran

Army displays firepower at Pokhran

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

The Indian Army conducted a fire power display at Pokhran in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan marking the centenary celebrations of its participation in the first World War.

Jawan injured as Pak violates ceasefire in Poonch

Jawan injured as Pak violates ceasefire in Poonch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

However, Defence PRO Col Manish Mehta said there was no ceasefire violation.

What Attracted Kriti To Bachchan Pandey

What Attracted Kriti To Bachchan Pandey

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'I play an urban girl after a very long time.' 'What I saw in her was that she was very, very, gutsy.'

The Great Indian Murder Review

The Great Indian Murder Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Tigmanshu Dhulia's earthy touches, perverse humour, and queasy depiction of the upscale and underbelly revels in pulpy and devious twists, notes Sukanya Verma.

Failure in predicting monsoon advance over Delhi rare: IMD

Failure in predicting monsoon advance over Delhi rare: IMD

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The weather department said its latest model analysis had indicated that the moist easterly winds in the lower level from the Bay of Bengal would spread to northwest India, covering Punjab and Haryana by July 10, leading to the advancement of monsoon and an increase in rainfall activity over the region, including Delhi, from July 10 onwards.

Public sector bankers have got away for too long

Public sector bankers have got away for too long

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Nothing has ever been done to make bank officers accountable, except for the rare actions when there is a public controversy, argues Debashis Basu.

PHOTOS: Soldiers do yoga all across the country

PHOTOS: Soldiers do yoga all across the country

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

On the occasion of the 5th International Yoga Day, troops from the Armed Forces and the paramilitary performed asanas all around the country. Take a look!

Readers' pix: India's architectural wonders

Readers' pix: India's architectural wonders

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Rediff readers shared these interesting photographs of India from their travels.

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Defence ministry report ignores Ladakh stand-off

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The ministry's year-end review is silent on the continued occupation by Chinese troops of territory that India has always claimed and patrolled.

Lessons from Bollywood: What to do on a rainy day!

Lessons from Bollywood: What to do on a rainy day!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Sukanya Verma has a whole list of fun things inspired by Bollywood.

BJP making renewed attempts to topple my govt: Gehlot

BJP making renewed attempts to topple my govt: Gehlot

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The BJP hit back, saying Gehlot has failed to run the government and is frustrated and making unreasonable allegations.

Tannishtha Chatterjee bags a film with Brett Lee

Tannishtha Chatterjee bags a film with Brett Lee

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Un-Indian is a romantic comedy, slated for release this year.

Why Pakistani Hindu migrants are denied vaccination

Why Pakistani Hindu migrants are denied vaccination

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Most of the migrants do not get access to any medical facilities in government-run hospitals or dispensaries as they do not have an Aadhaar card and are not Indian citizens.

Delhi's wait for monsoon ends, rain drenches parts of city

Delhi's wait for monsoon ends, rain drenches parts of city

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Normally, monsoon reaches Delhi by June 27. It covers the entire country by July 8. Last year, the wind system had reached Delhi on June 25 and covered the entire country by June 29.

India-Pakistan border to be sealed by December 2018: Rajnath

India-Pakistan border to be sealed by December 2018: Rajnath

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

India and Pakistan share a 3,323 km-long border, including the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir. But the only 2289.66km of it is properly demarcated as the international border.

The best of India's photos this week

The best of India's photos this week

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Readers sent us the best of India's photographs from their travels.

Earthquake rocks western Rajasthan

Earthquake rocks western Rajasthan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Western parts of Rajasthan were rocked by a moderate intensity earthquake early on Thursday morning, according to a meteorological department official.

Travel 2015: Start planning for February already!

Travel 2015: Start planning for February already!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

In the second of a 12-part series, we list out all the places you should visit and all the festivals you should celebrate through the New Year!

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

In Uttar Pradesh, the death toll due to lightning strikes rose to 42.

The RISE, the FALL, and COMEBACK of Bobby Deol

The RISE, the FALL, and COMEBACK of Bobby Deol

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at Bobby Deol's career over the years.

Cong suffers blow in Raj panchayat polls; BJP says mandate for farm laws

Cong suffers blow in Raj panchayat polls; BJP says mandate for farm laws

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The BJP bagged 1,989 of the 4,371 panchayat samiti seats while the Congress won 1,852 with almost all results of the four-phase local government polls being declared.

Holi Special: Bollywood's colourful songs!

Holi Special: Bollywood's colourful songs!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

With the festival of colours only a few days away, we thought we'd bask in the glory of its many shades through effervescent Bollywood songs.

HPCL wind power project to relocate

HPCL wind power project to relocate

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation's wind power foray is facing teething troubles. The state-run company plans to set up 100 mw capacity at an investment of Rs 500 crore. Its first project - a pilot of 25 mw coming up in Maharashtra's Dhule district - is being shifted to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan following protests by farmers.

3 Indian cities that offer best hotel services

3 Indian cities that offer best hotel services

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Most of the cities on the list have a lot to explore and the offered accommodation in these areas are economical with highly rated services, according to trivago's 'Best Value City Index 2015'.

India, Pak to hold DIG-level talks

India, Pak to hold DIG-level talks

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

While the Indian delegation would represented by DIG BSF, Jaisalmer, K R Patel, the Pakistani side will be led by Khushnood Mahmood, Director General of Sindh Rangers.

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A MiG-21 Bison of the IAF, piloted by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was downed during a dogfight between India and Pakistan sides on February 27 after the Balakot airstrike