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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.

India tests sleek air-to-air Astra missile

India tests sleek air-to-air Astra missile

Rediff.com14 Sep 2008

The anti-aircraft missile, capable of ducking radar eyes and attacking enemy targets up to 110 km, was test fired from launch pad number 2 of the ITR complex at about 11.47 am, defence sources said. The test was conducted after an analysis of the data generated from yesterday's flight trial in order to further validate all major parameters, they said.

India successfully test-fires missile 'Astra'

India successfully test-fires missile 'Astra'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2008

India's indigenously developed, beyond visual range air-to-air missile 'Astra' was successfully test-fired on Saturday from the integrated test range at Chandipur in Orissa.The single stage, solid fuelled 'Astra' missile "is more advanced in its category than the contemporary BVR missiles and it is capable of engaging and destroying highly manoeuvrable supersonic aerial targets," the source added.

Nirupam casts doubt on surgical strike; Congress rejects remark

Nirupam casts doubt on surgical strike; Congress rejects remark

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Nirupam said it is up to the government to prove the surgical strikes did take place.

Sunil Mittal's $2 bn gamble on space

Sunil Mittal's $2 bn gamble on space

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bharti Global is planning to put up more satellites and has set a stiff deadline to launch commercial Internet services by October in the UK, Alaska, northern Russia and northern Europe.

World Cup success can spur England to Ashes glory: Root

World Cup success can spur England to Ashes glory: Root

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Hosts England ended a 44-year wait to win the World Cup as they beat New Zealand side on boundary count after a tied Super Over in a dramatic final on Sunday.

Love Story 2050's music is average

Love Story 2050's music is average

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Soft love ballads or playful ditties have always been Anu Malik's forte. But a sci-fi flick like Love Story 2050 asks for something radically innovative and decidedly eccentric, which the music director fails to deliver.

BSF not to exchange sweets with Pak Rangers at Attari this Diwali

BSF not to exchange sweets with Pak Rangers at Attari this Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

This move by the BSF is in protest to the growing incidents of ceasefire violations across the Line of Control and the International Border.

India tests indigenous interceptor missile

India tests indigenous interceptor missile

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

A mock air defence exercise relating to India's indigenously developed interceptor missile is carried out from Wheeler's island off the Orissa coast today.

Chandrayaan launch: Greet the scientists

Chandrayaan launch: Greet the scientists

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Greet the scientists on achieving this major milestone!

Pakistan claims CNN-News18 forged interview on surgical strike

Pakistan claims CNN-News18 forged interview on surgical strike

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs alleged that CNN-News18 has aired a "forged" interview of police officer of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir Ghulam Akbar, in which he has allegedly confirmed India's surgical strikes.

ISRO launches its 100th satellite, says 'new year gift'

ISRO launches its 100th satellite, says 'new year gift'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

The successful orbiting of the satellites by the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV C-40 comes four months after the Indian space Research Organisation's mission to launch backup navigation spacecraft IRNSS-1H onboard PSLV-39 ended in a rare failure.

Why small could be BIG

Why small could be BIG

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

The growing Auto Expo in New Delhi is still in search of a focus, even though it is staring it in its face.

India successfully test-fires supersonic interceptor missile off Odisha's coast

India successfully test-fires supersonic interceptor missile off Odisha's coast

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The missile is capable of intercepting incoming targets at an altitude of 15 to 25 km was launched against multiple simulated targets of 1,500 km class ballistic missile.

Dear Mayank: It's my first job. Please help!

Dear Mayank: It's my first job. Please help!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

HR guru Mayank Rautela has some suggestions.

Sony BMG acquires Tamil film

Sony BMG acquires Tamil film

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

Sony BMG acquires the music rights of Dasavatharam.

India tests Agni-I ballistic missile

India tests Agni-I ballistic missile

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The surface-to-surface missile, powered by solid propellants, was test-fired from a mobile launcher at 10.10 am from launch pad-4 of the Integrated Test Range at Abdul Kalam Island (Wheeler Island), defence officials said.

India launches Israeli satellite 'Polaris'

India launches Israeli satellite 'Polaris'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

India on Monday successfully launched Israeli satellite 'Polaris' from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota by a homegrown Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, a spokesman of the Indian Space Research Organisation said. This is the second time that a 'core alone' PSLV configuration had put a satellite into orbit. In April 2007, an Italian satellite Agile was put into the orbit, the space agency spokesman said.

ISRO to launch SAARC satellite in March 2017

ISRO to launch SAARC satellite in March 2017

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Since Pakistan has 'opted out' of the project, it is now being called South Asian satellite.

Steer clear of Godava

Steer clear of Godava

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Godava is all about launching Vaibhav and nothing else. The only saving grace is the music by Manisharma. Watch it at your own risk.

'Worrisome' that military is being used for politics: Lt Gen Hooda

'Worrisome' that military is being used for politics: Lt Gen Hooda

Rediff.com16 May 2019

" ...the military (is) being increasingly drawn into the political discourse, it's being used to win political arguments"

'India's attack is a blow to Jaish e Mohammad'

'India's attack is a blow to Jaish e Mohammad'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'Whichever way you look at it, it is a blow to the JeM and to the Pakistani army in general; the attack has taken place in mainland Pakistan and not in PoK.'

We celebrated Chhoti Diwali after surgical strikes: PM Modi

We celebrated Chhoti Diwali after surgical strikes: PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Addressing a rally in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, the prime minister said, "We celebrated 'Chhoti Diwali' on September 29".

PSLV-C8 launch on April 23

PSLV-C8 launch on April 23

Rediff.com22 Apr 2007

The PSLV-C8 rocket will make its first commercial launch with an Italian astronomical satellite on board.

Army briefs Parliamentary panel on surgical strikes

Army briefs Parliamentary panel on surgical strikes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

'A brief statement was made by the Army on the sensitive issue. But no questions were taken,' a member said.

Overseas investment hubs may come under Sebi scanner for China links

Overseas investment hubs may come under Sebi scanner for China links

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The regulator last week reached out to custodians for beneficial ownership information of investors coming from China, Hong Kong, and 11 other countries.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

BSF seizes Pakistani boat in Pathankot

BSF seizes Pakistani boat in Pathankot

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The boat was probably washed away due to rising water level in River Ravi in Pathankot sector, the BSF said.

Our forces are giving befitting reply to terror attacks: Rajnath

Our forces are giving befitting reply to terror attacks: Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Singh's comments came hours after a Border Security Force and adjoining army camps in Baramulla were attacked by heavily armed militants on Sunday night.

'Told my captors that I had crossed border to avenge Uri attacks'

'Told my captors that I had crossed border to avenge Uri attacks'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The Indian soldier who was returned by Pakistan after four months in captivity recounts his horror.

India reign at South Asian Games

India reign at South Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

India expectedly romped home with the highest number of medals -- 118 gold, 69 silver and 47 bronze -- to reassert their regional supremacy.

Countdown begins for ISRO's PSLV-C45 mission

Countdown begins for ISRO's PSLV-C45 mission

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

The countdown began at 6.27 am for the launch on board ISRO's third generation workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, in its 47th flight, ISRO said.

How our commandos delivered the message at Pakistan's door

How our commandos delivered the message at Pakistan's door

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'The Pakistanis were lulled adequately to provide one of the fundamental prerequisites for successful execution of such an option: Surprise.' 'The other requisite: Deception in terms of selection of areas for launch/time of offensive action,' explains Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

BrahMos cruise missile test-fired

BrahMos cruise missile test-fired

Rediff.com4 Feb 2007

After a vertical lift-off at 12.15 pm from launch pad number three at the ITR, 15 km from Balasore, the surface-to-surface missile rose into the sky leaving behind a ribbon of white smoke, defence sources said.

1,300 ultras ready to infiltrate J&K

1,300 ultras ready to infiltrate J&K

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Some 300 militants sneaked into Jammu and Kashmir in the first six months this year - considerably higher than the figure of 100 recorded in the same period in 2005 and 225 in 2004.

Southbytes!

Southbytes!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2003

Gossip from South Indian film industry

Guided Pinaka rocket successfully test-fired

Guided Pinaka rocket successfully test-fired

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The conversion facilitated range enhancement and improvement in Pinaka's accuracy.

Hafiz Saeed preaching terror in connivance with Pak forces: BSF

Hafiz Saeed preaching terror in connivance with Pak forces: BSF

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Pakistan's security forces are allowing Saeed to "openly operate" in the border areas to indoctrinate terrorist groups, Inspector General of BSF, Jammu Frontier, Rakesh Sharma told media persons in Jammu.

Army foils infiltration bid along Line of Control

Army foils infiltration bid along Line of Control

Rediff.com18 May 2014

The Army on Sunday foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control in the Rajouri district of Jammu region.

First Look: PSLV ready for launch

First Look: PSLV ready for launch

Rediff.com5 May 2005

The two satellites that PSLV will release in the orbit will help the country's mapmakers and amateur radio operators.