News for 'launch-pad'

'5 terror camps along LoC, Pak Army gives help'

'5 terror camps along LoC, Pak Army gives help'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Mohammad Saleem Rahmani alias Abu Saad, hailing from Nawab Shah in Pakistan, said the camps were located at Chamb, Keel, Athmuqam and the Lepa Valley on the Pakistani side.

Pooja: Shah Rukh Khan is very famous in Sri Lanka

Pooja: Shah Rukh Khan is very famous in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Pooja plays a Sinhalese princess in her comeback Sri Lankan film.

Meet SRK's sexy new heroine

Meet SRK's sexy new heroine

Rediff.com18 May 2011

The newbie actress talks about her first film and SRK.

India launches Brazilian satellite, 18 others

India launches Brazilian satellite, 18 others

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

In the first dedicated mission of its commercial arm New Space India Limited (NSIL), the Indian Space Research Organisation on Sunday successfully launched Brazil's earth observation satellite Amazonia-1 and 18 other co-passengers, including five built by students, onboard a Polar rocket from the spaceport in Sriharikota.

Over 200 terrorists across LoC waiting to infiltrate: Army

Over 200 terrorists across LoC waiting to infiltrate: Army

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Over 200 heavily armed militants were waiting across the Line of Control to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir, a senior army officer on Monday said but asserted that troops are fully geared to thwart their nefarious designs.

Nuclear-capable Agni I missile test-fired

Nuclear-capable Agni I missile test-fired

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

India on Thursday test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-I strategic ballistic missile, with a range of 700 kms, as part of the army's user trial from the Integrated Test Range at Wheeler Island off Orissa coast.

South Asian leaders hail GSAT-9 launch by India

South Asian leaders hail GSAT-9 launch by India

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Sabka sath, sabka vikas, said Maldives President abdulla Yameen.

42 terror camps active in PoK, says Army chief

42 terror camps active in PoK, says Army chief

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

Anti-India terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan is intact and currently 42 terror camps, including new ones in Pak-occupied Kashmir, are being run, Army Chief General V K Singh said. Now even women are being trained to wage Pakistan's proxy war against India, he told PTI in an interview.

Review: Angel is best avoided

Review: Angel is best avoided

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Ganesh Acharya's Angel is one more love story which will fade into oblivion.

ISRO'S GSLV mission fails again

ISRO'S GSLV mission fails again

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Launch of India's latest communication satellite GSAT-5P onboard homegrown GSLV-F06, powered by Russian cryogenic engine, failed on Saturday when the rocket developed a snag soon after lift-off from the spaceport in Sriharikota.

India test-fires BrahMos missile successfully

India test-fires BrahMos missile successfully

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

India on Thursday successfully test-fired the 290-km range BrahMos cruise missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur off the Orissa coast. The supersonic cruise missile with precision strike capability was test-fired from a mobile launcher at 11 am from launch pad no 3 of the ITR, defence sources said. "The trial was successful," they said. The missile, which can fly at 2.8 times the speed of sound, is capable of carrying conventional warheads up to 300 kg.

Are you ready for the Citroen?

Are you ready for the Citroen?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Making a debut in India with an SUV, Citroen's products in the next couple of years will clearly chart and define its destiny in what has become both a vibrant but also a daunting market for foreign entrants, says Pavan Lall.

How will India handle Pakistan's next attack?

How will India handle Pakistan's next attack?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

'Offensive operations to capture objectives across the LoC to eliminate terrorist launch pads and deny the use of the most dangerous routes of infiltration, are likely to be limited to brigade-level attacks.' 'These limited operations are unlikely to escalate to war across the international boundary,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Saif's daughter to debut with Shahid's brother

Saif's daughter to debut with Shahid's brother

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The unusual love story will be produced by Karan Johar.

New Porsche 911 GT2 at Rs 1.5 crore!

New Porsche 911 GT2 at Rs 1.5 crore!

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Indian auto market is not only attracting economy models or luxury car makers, the country has also become a launch pad for ultra-luxury and super cars.

Space shuttle's voyage and Newton's apple tree

Space shuttle's voyage and Newton's apple tree

Rediff.com17 May 2010

At 2.20 pm on Friday, exactly as planned, space shuttle Atlantis thundered off its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Centre and set off on its 32nd -- and, perhaps, its last -- flight, carrying several tonnes of equipment to the International Space Centre. The space shuttle programme shuts down later this year.After 12 days in space, the Atlantis will return to the Kennedy Space Centre and be readied as a backup ship in case there is an emergency.

Massive infiltration on the cards: Army

Massive infiltration on the cards: Army

Rediff.com28 Mar 2010

At least four-hundred militants are waiting across the Line of Control (LoC) to sneak into Kashmir, the Army has said. Talking to media in Srinagar, Brigadier General Staff (BGS) of the 15 Corps, Brigadier Gurmeet Singh said, "Four hundred militants are waiting at launch pads to sneak into the valley."

Post Handwara, Sena calls for another surgical strike

Post Handwara, Sena calls for another surgical strike

Rediff.com5 May 2020

It is not a good sign that the brave men were killed in one go on India's own land, an editorial in Sena mouthpiece Saamana said, adding that this happened when a strong and quite patriotic government is in power at the Centre.

PSLV-C15 successfully lifts off with 5 satellites

PSLV-C15 successfully lifts off with 5 satellites

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C15 carrying five payloads, including India's remote sensing satellite Cartosat-2B, successfully lifted off from the spaceport in Sriharikota on Monday.

Rajnath chairs high-level meet, reviews security situation

Rajnath chairs high-level meet, reviews security situation

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reviewed the security situation in the country, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, with Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, National Security Advisor NSA Ajit Doval and other top officials.

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.

NSAs of India, Pakistan speak to each other, agree to reduce tensions along LoC

NSAs of India, Pakistan speak to each other, agree to reduce tensions along LoC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said a contact was established between India's NSA Ajit Doval and his Pakistani counterpart Nasir Janjua after recent tension between the two countries on the LoC.

As India hits back at Pakistan, lanterns light up Varanasi

As India hits back at Pakistan, lanterns light up Varanasi

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

The locals were seen performing a Ganga Aarti, congratulating and commending the valour of the Indian Army.

Delhi needs govt that supports CAA, says Modi

Delhi needs govt that supports CAA, says Modi

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Addressing an election rally in Dwarka three days before the February 8 assembly elections, the prime minister said the national capital also needs a government that will give direction and not resort to blame games.

Orissa: India test-fires Astra

Orissa: India test-fires Astra

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Indigenously developed and beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missile 'Astra' was on Monday test-fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Orissa.

Soccer helps migrants feel at home

Soccer helps migrants feel at home

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Far from his native Uzbekistan, labour migrant Rustam Mustafakulov has found a second home in the World Cup host city of St Petersburg

Pak violates ceasefire in Poonach, one civilian killed

Pak violates ceasefire in Poonach, one civilian killed

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

He said the army was retaliating strongly and effectively to the ceasefire violation.

Couldn't sleep the night surgical strikes took place: Parrikar

Couldn't sleep the night surgical strikes took place: Parrikar

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

People "applaud" the surgical strikes, Parrikar said , but they "applaud more" when India register a victory against Pakistan in cricket.

After N-test, North Korea fires two missiles

After N-test, North Korea fires two missiles

Rediff.com26 May 2009

A pair of short-range missiles -- one surface-to-air and one surface-to-water with a range of 130 km -- were fired from its east coast launch pad, Yonhap news agency reported quoting an unnamed government official in Seoul

Drones: Bleeding India Without War

Drones: Bleeding India Without War

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Unless each attack drone can be neutralised, India will be literally deploying elephants to stamp out ants -- and the ants may still survive! points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

India makes a mark in space

India makes a mark in space

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Wednesday placed in orbit seven satellites including Oceansat-2 within a span of 20 minutes, its first successful mission after the abrupt end of the ambitious Chandrayaan-I project.

India women lose fourth straight T20I

India women lose fourth straight T20I

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

India lost all their T20s in New Zealand after winning the ODI series and things are heading in a similar direction against England with two more games to go. Ahead of the second T20 Thursday, the momentum is with the visitors who also won the third and final ODI.

Militants' concentration near border worries army

Militants' concentration near border worries army

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Concerned over reports about increasing number of armed militants across the India-Pakistan border to cross over to the Indian side, Army's top commanders have called a meeting in Jammu on Monday to review and chalk out a fresh strategy to foil their attempts."There are reports of mounting terrorists' concentration across the International Border in launching pads, waiting to cross over to Jammu and Kashmir," Defence Spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel S D Goswami said.

Training of 4 IAF pilots to begin for Gaganyaan: ISRO

Training of 4 IAF pilots to begin for Gaganyaan: ISRO

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

ISRO chairman K Sivan said all activities related to the third lunar mission -- Chandrayaan-3 -- were going on smoothly but its launch may shift to next year.

Kashmir's 'freedom struggle' cannot be equated with terrorism, says Sharif

Kashmir's 'freedom struggle' cannot be equated with terrorism, says Sharif

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Sharif said Kashmiris were fighting for their right of self-determination and Pakistan would continue to support them.

UN chief asks India, Pakistan to resolve issues through diplomacy

UN chief asks India, Pakistan to resolve issues through diplomacy

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Ban Ki-moon calls on the governments of India and Pakistan to address their "outstanding issues, including regarding Kashmir, peacefully through diplomacy and dialogue". The statement added that Ban's good offices are available to India and Pakistan, if "accepted by both sides".

Indian film body bans Pakistani actors

Indian film body bans Pakistani actors

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

The decision came amid demands by various political outfits to ban Pakistani artistes from Indian films and performing in India.

Chamaayisi Chindi Udaayisi is an average fun film

Chamaayisi Chindi Udaayisi is an average fun film

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The Kannada film is entertaining, especially in the first half.

Terror incidents in Kashmir dropped by 25% after surgical strikes

Terror incidents in Kashmir dropped by 25% after surgical strikes

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said in the Lok Sabha that between October 1, 2016 and March 31 this year the state reported 155 terror attacks.

Pulwama attack: JeM's Masood Azhar among 19 in NIA chargesheet

Pulwama attack: JeM's Masood Azhar among 19 in NIA chargesheet

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The 13,500-page chargesheet names Masood Azhar, his brothers -- Abdul Rauf and Ammar Alvi -- and his nephew Mohammed Umer Farooq, who had infiltrated into India in 2018 and was subsequently killed in one of the encounters in South Kashmir.