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IAF fighter jets conduct night ops near Indo-China border

IAF fighter jets conduct night ops near Indo-China border

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The Indian Air Force carried out intensive night operations involving its fighter aircraft including the MiG-29 and Sukhoi-30MKI along with its Apache attack helicopters and the Chinook heavy-lift helicopters.

Expert team formed to explore alternatives to pellet guns

Expert team formed to explore alternatives to pellet guns

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The central government had also sent a team of doctors to Kashmir Valley to treat youths injured due to firing by pellet guns.

Delhi to set up dedicated centres for treatment of black fungus

Delhi to set up dedicated centres for treatment of black fungus

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said dedicated centres will be set up for the treatment of black fungus or mucormycosis cases at three city government-run hospitals.

Rajnath's veiled attack on China at Visakhapatnam's commissioning

Rajnath's veiled attack on China at Visakhapatnam's commissioning

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Taking a dig at China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said 'some irresponsible nations' with their narrow partisan interests and hegemonic tendencies are coming up with wrong definitions of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

US okays big guns for Indian Navy worth $1bn

US okays big guns for Indian Navy worth $1bn

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

$1 billion worth of naval guns will be used against warships, anti-aircraft and shore bombardment.

Indian Covid variant found in 44 countries: WHO

Indian Covid variant found in 44 countries: WHO

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The coronavirus variant B.1.617 first identified in India last year has been classified as a "variant of global concern", with some preliminary studies showing that it spreads more easily, a senior WHO official had said on Monday.

Tendulkar to coach Lara, Ponting, Akram

Tendulkar to coach Lara, Ponting, Akram

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara will be in the same team as Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer in the upcoming Bushfire relief fundraiser match. Ponting's side, which will be coached by former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, also comprises of lethal pacers such as Brett Lee and Wasim Akram. On the other hand, Gilchrist side's has a solid top-order comprising of Yuvraj Singh, Shane Watson and Andrew Symonds.

Tokyo Olympics stars Rupinder, Lakra call it quits

Tokyo Olympics stars Rupinder, Lakra call it quits

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh and defender Birendra Lakra, who played starring roles in the Indian hockey team's historic bronze medal-winning Tokyo Olympics campaign, on Thursday announced their international retirements.

Why the pink ball is leg spinner-friendly

Why the pink ball is leg spinner-friendly

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'When a finger spinner bowls, the ball is released with seam so that there is turn and bounce. When you are bowling the googly, the seam will be scrambled and very difficult to pick'

3rd T20: Will Rohit find a spot in playing 11?

3rd T20: Will Rohit find a spot in playing 11?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

India are unlikely to tinker with the winning combination save the return of star white-ball opener Rohit Sharma

J-K police to get pepper ball launching guns, ROVs

J-K police to get pepper ball launching guns, ROVs

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The state police recently floated tenders for purchasing 50 PBLGs and two RoVs with water jet disruptors and weapon mounts for their use in security situation.

Inspiring! The 2020 Padma Shri Awardees

Inspiring! The 2020 Padma Shri Awardees

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Why the 2020 Padma Shri Awards are an honour truly worth celebrating.

How India's submarines can stay longer under water

How India's submarines can stay longer under water

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

DRDO's Air Independent Propulsion system will allow Indian Navy submarines to operate for up to two weeks without having to surface to recharge its batteries.

Now, a grenade with spicy jelly to tackle protests in Jammu-Kashmir

Now, a grenade with spicy jelly to tackle protests in Jammu-Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Immediately after exploding, it emits gas which causes breathing difficulty and irritation in eyes.

Current Test team India's best ever: Gavaskar

Current Test team India's best ever: Gavaskar

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

'We have got the bowling to take 20 Australian wickets on 1 run less than what India has scored.'

Williamson awarded Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Williamson awarded Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Stand-in White Ferns captain Amy Satterthwaite was named the women's ODI Player of the Year, after taking some time off to have a baby and returning to the fold to score 304 runs at 38, including a top score of 119 not-out against England in Dunedin.

37 years later, children of Bhopal still bear scars of gas tragedy

37 years later, children of Bhopal still bear scars of gas tragedy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Thirty-seven years and some three generations later, the darkness of that night when 40 tonnes of lethal methyl isocyanate leaked out of the Union Carbide plant hangs like an impenetrable cloud over the lives of untold thousands, including children as young as three whose parents were exposed to the toxin when they themselves were children.

Bharat Biotech plans to supply 90 million Covaxin doses a month by Dec

Bharat Biotech plans to supply 90 million Covaxin doses a month by Dec

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

In September, Bharat Biotech aimed to supply 35 million doses, and take this up to 55 million by October. This is still less than what the Indian government expects from the company.

Australia favourites in upcoming Tests against India: Akram

Australia favourites in upcoming Tests against India: Akram

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Pakistan pace great and former captain Wasim Akram has declared Australia the favourites to win the much-anticipated Test series against India in December-January although he foresees a close contest between the two evenly-matched sides.

Shoulder injury casts doubt on Kyrgios' season

Shoulder injury casts doubt on Kyrgios' season

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Kyrgios said he would consider resting until the Davis Cup finals in Madrid in November.

Turning Point: Early wickets hamper Delhi

Turning Point: Early wickets hamper Delhi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Delhi Daredevils restricted the lethal Kings XI Punjab batting line-up to 143/8 courtesy a superb performance from their pace bowlers.

20 dot balls in 4 overs! Chahar creates IPL record

20 dot balls in 4 overs! Chahar creates IPL record

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The CSK pace bowler created the record against Kolkata Knight Riders as he bowled 20 dot balls in his four-over spell.

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

With 100-plus Tests and 400-plus wickets, most of them not exactly coming on rank turners, Harbhajan's name will always figure among true blue cricketing elites of India.

Chappell on why India start as favourites against England

Chappell on why India start as favourites against England

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell reckons India will start as favourites in the Test series against England owing to a quality pace attack with plenty of depth and a top order that is more consistent than the visitors'.

Bumrah third Indian to claim Test hat-trick

Bumrah third Indian to claim Test hat-trick

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah on Saturday became only the third Indian to claim a Test hat-trick as he tore through the West Indies batting order, on Day 2 of the second Test, in Jamaica.

Why Siraj should play the WTC final...

Why Siraj should play the WTC final...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Harbhajan feels Siraj can pip Ishant for a place in the final XI.

Robot crime fighters: Is the future already here?

Robot crime fighters: Is the future already here?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

As the gunfire stopped at a parking garage in downtown Dallas, where five police officers were killed and seven others injured in "ambush style" firing during a protest against the fatal police shootings of black men this week, a new trend in crime-fighting crawled into spotlight.

India seeks Romeo anti-submarine choppers from US

India seeks Romeo anti-submarine choppers from US

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

MH-60 Romeo Seahawks would add lethal capabilities of the Indian Navy, which experts say is the need of the hour given the aggressive behavior of China in the Indian Ocean region.

IPL 2020: The TOP 10 bowlers

IPL 2020: The TOP 10 bowlers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

The bowlers who shone at this year's IPL.

FAQ: What is a living will, passive euthanasia?

FAQ: What is a living will, passive euthanasia?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

"Human beings have the right to die with dignity." That's what the Supreme Court said on Friday while saying that passive euthanasia is permissible within guidelines. However, what is passive euthanasia? What is a living will? Here's all you need to know on the issue.

IPL: Can Delhi Capitals halt Mumbai Indians' charge?

IPL: Can Delhi Capitals halt Mumbai Indians' charge?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

A battle royale is in the offing as heavyweights Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals clash in a high-profile IPL encounter, in Chennai, on Tuesday.

'We are a team that knows how to win'

'We are a team that knows how to win'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Mumbai Indians had rested key pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult in the game against SRH, which they lost by 10 wickets, but Bond defended the decision saying that was done with a long-term view.

Australia's batsmen working on how to counter Ashwin...

Australia's batsmen working on how to counter Ashwin...

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Australia coach Justin Langer on Tuesday said India have been distinctly well-planned and disciplined, especially in bowling, so far even as his side races to address its batting woes ahead of the third match starting in Sydney on Thursday.

PIX: Son nets 100th goal as Spurs beat Leeds

PIX: Son nets 100th goal as Spurs beat Leeds

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Son Heung-min scored his 100th goal for Tottenham Hotspur as they returned to winning ways with a 3-0 defeat of Leeds United to climb back into the English Premier League's top four on Saturday.

IAF's MiG 27 takes to skies one last time

IAF's MiG 27 takes to skies one last time

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The Indian Air Force conducted its de-induction ceremony of the MiG-27 aircraft, one of the most prominent fighter jets that have several glorious records to its name. The ceremony took place at the Air Force Station, Jodhpur. The jet has earned the moniker 'Bahadur' from IAF pilots for the lethal role it had played during the 1999 Kargil War.

Indian firms not to sell sodium thiopental to US jails

Indian firms not to sell sodium thiopental to US jails

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Navneet Verma, managing director and CEO, Kayem Pharmaceuticals, has assured Reprieve, a United Kingdom-based provider of legal assistance to prisoners who cannot fend for themselves, that no Indian manufacturer will sell thiopental sodium -- an ingredient used in lethal injections by US Correctional Services -- to jails in the United States that use it for lethal purposes.

Star Performer: Pandey's power knocks out Royals

Star Performer: Pandey's power knocks out Royals

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

It was the Manish Pandey show all the way as he smashed his way to an entertaining 83 not out from 47 balls to help Sunrisers register a convincing eight wicket win against the Rajasthan Royals.

Karzai arrives in Delhi on four-day visit

Karzai arrives in Delhi on four-day visit

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday arrived in New Delhi on a four-day visit during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and press for stepping up of aid -- both civilian and military including lethal and non-lethal weapons.

Uttam's Take: When will the coffins stop coming home?

Uttam's Take: When will the coffins stop coming home?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the unfortunate tragedy where our brave soldiers die every week to prevent more lethal attacks on the nation.

'Windies pace attack can challenge any team'

'Windies pace attack can challenge any team'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Armed with a strong pace attack, comprising the likes of Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel, Alzarri Joseph and captain Jason Holder, West Indies are set to take on hosts England in a three-match Test series, starting July 8 in Southampton.