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India tests long-range missile jointly developed with Israel

India tests long-range missile jointly developed with Israel

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

In a bid to galvanise its air defence capabilities, India on Tuesday successfully test fired a new, long range surface-to-air missile jointly developed with Israel from a defence base off Odisha coast.

UK confirms Nirav Modi's presence in Britain

UK confirms Nirav Modi's presence in Britain

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi are being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate for allegedly cheating the PNB, the country's second largest lender, to the tune of more than $2 billion.

Air India to fly non-stop Delhi-San Francisco from Dec 2

Air India to fly non-stop Delhi-San Francisco from Dec 2

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of the new flight at the SAP center cheering up thousands of Indians.

Headley's wife responds to NIA request for information

Headley's wife responds to NIA request for information

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Faiza Outalha, an estranged wife of American-born Lashkar e Tayiba terrorist David Headley, has replied to all questions of the National Investigation Agency relating to her knowledge of the conspiracy behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

Strike 3: India's new SAM hits flying target again

Strike 3: India's new SAM hits flying target again

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

India on Friday successfully test-fired the new surface-to-air missile, developed jointly with Israel, with a strike range upto 70 km, from a defence base off Odisha coast, a day after two similar trials were conducted.

India tests new surface-to-air missile co-developed with Israelis

India tests new surface-to-air missile co-developed with Israelis

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The missile positioned at launch pad-3 of the ITR swung in to action after getting signal from the radars to intercept a moving aerial target supported by an unmanned air vehicle (UAV) 'Banshee' over the Bay of Bengal, officials said.

Barak-8 missile successfully tested from INS Kolkata

Barak-8 missile successfully tested from INS Kolkata

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Two missiles were fired on Tuesday and on Wednesday on high speed targets, during naval exercises being undertaken in the Arabian Sea, a Defence spokesperson said, adding that this was a significant step towards Indian Navy's transformation into a force capable of projecting power in its area of interest.

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

As India kicks off its run in the World Test Championships on Thursday, Rajneesh Gupta tells you all you need to know about the India-West Indies on-field rivalry.

Regional airlines hit air pocket

Regional airlines hit air pocket

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Because of lack of pilots, airlines have been forced to cancel their flights and rework their schedules, constraining cash flows and delaying vendor payments.

Duleep Trophy: South storm into final after East Zone's dismal batting

Duleep Trophy: South storm into final after East Zone's dismal batting

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

South Zone took just 40 minutes into the third morning to crush East Zone by an innings and 118 runs en route their entry into Duleep Trophy final, in Lahli on Friday.

An expert's take on CAT 2015

An expert's take on CAT 2015

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Did the student-friendly changes introduced this year work for the aspirants?

State assembly polls: Stage set for counting of votes on Thursday

State assembly polls: Stage set for counting of votes on Thursday

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The counting of votes for the assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry would be held on Thursday morning with trends expected early.

Chidambaram sent to Tihar jail for 2 weeks in INX Media case

Chidambaram sent to Tihar jail for 2 weeks in INX Media case

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Chidambaram, who was accompanied by police personnel in the police bus, was put in a special cell in the Asia's biggest prison complex as per the orders of the CBI court.

Air India launches first direct flight to Silicon Valley

Air India launches first direct flight to Silicon Valley

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Air India has started three flights per week - on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

CAT 2018: Registration begins August 8

CAT 2018: Registration begins August 8

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

September 19, 2018 is the last date to apply for the Common Admission Test to be held November 25, 2018.

10 reasons why INS Kochi packs a serious punch

10 reasons why INS Kochi packs a serious punch

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

INS Kochi, the second ship of the Kolkata-class (Project 15A) Guided Missile Destroyers, will bolster the Indian naval fleet when it is commissioned on Wednesday.

AI to send pilots to fill shortfall in Express service

AI to send pilots to fill shortfall in Express service

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

The Air India board has cleared a proposal for sending its pilots on deputation to its budget arm, Air India Express, which has been facing shortage of commanders for some time now.

Enforcement Directorate seeks non-bailable warrant against Lalit Modi

Enforcement Directorate seeks non-bailable warrant against Lalit Modi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Enforcement Directorate moved a special court in Mumbai on Monday seeking issuance of a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi in alleged money laundering case registered against him.

Expert tips to ace IBPS Bank PO exam

Expert tips to ace IBPS Bank PO exam

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

In an online chat with readers, Amit Jaiswal, head of academics, MockBank.com shared tips and strategies to crack the upcoming IBPS Bank PO exam.

Agarwal blasts 162 as Karnataka demolish Andhra

Agarwal blasts 162 as Karnataka demolish Andhra

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Mayank Agarwal blasted 162 to help Karnataka demolish Andhra Pradesh in a South Zone match of the Vijay Hazare National One Day Championships in Secunderabad, on Friday.

Tiwary's century lifts East Zone on Day 1 of Duleep Trophy

Tiwary's century lifts East Zone on Day 1 of Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Captain Manoj Tiwary led from the front with an unbeaten century as East Zone posted a respectable 278 in their first innings against West Zone on the opening day's play of the four-day Duleep Trophy quarter-final, in Lahli.

IPL money laundering case: ED seeks legal assistance 'overseas'

IPL money laundering case: ED seeks legal assistance 'overseas'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sought legal assistance from Singapore and Mauritius to take forward its probe in the alleged financial irregularities in the Indian Premier League tournament (IPL) and its former chairman Lalit Modi.

Air India's cup of woes spilleth over

Air India's cup of woes spilleth over

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Air India stares at an operational loss of Rs 2,171 crore in 2014-15.

India loses its edge over China's navy

India loses its edge over China's navy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

With the expected launch of The People's Liberation Army (Navy)'s second aircraft carrier on April 23, China will match India in carrier numbers.

How to get 100 percentile in CAT 2016

How to get 100 percentile in CAT 2016

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Time management is one of the most crucial factors of the CAT 2016 preparation.

Air India finalises $350-mn deal with Etihad

Air India finalises $350-mn deal with Etihad

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

To sell five Boeing 777s, replacing these with cheaper aircraft

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Rajneesh Gupta gives us a list of noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

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.

Mr Modi, heed what Dr Singh said on Pakistan

Mr Modi, heed what Dr Singh said on Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

It is because of the feared domestic backlash that the Modi government is now stepping up pressure on Pakistan to accommodate Indian interests.

Duleep Trophy: Shukla rattles South Zone after Uthappa's ton

Duleep Trophy: Shukla rattles South Zone after Uthappa's ton

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

East Zone bowlers led by the seasoned Laxmi Ratan Shukla rattled South Zone in the final hour reducing them to 236 for nine despite Robin Uthappa scoring a well-crafted hundred on the first day of the Duleep Trophy semi-final in Lahli on Wednesday.

Want to study at a top B-school? Read this

Want to study at a top B-school? Read this

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

You have three months to crack the Common Admission Test.

Maharashtra crush Bengal to storm into Ranji Trophy final

Maharashtra crush Bengal to storm into Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Wriddhiman Saha's century went in vain as Maharashtra crushed Bengal by a convincing margin of 10 wickets to storm into the final of the Ranji Trophy, in Indore.

Aircel-Maxis deal case: CBI chargesheets Maran brothers

Aircel-Maxis deal case: CBI chargesheets Maran brothers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran, his brother Kalanidhi Maran and six others, including four companies, were on Friday chargesheeted by the CBI in a special court in the Aircel-Maxis deal case arising out of the investigation in the 2G spectrum allocation scam.

World's 10 longest non-stop flights

World's 10 longest non-stop flights

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The world's 10 longest non-stop flights criss-cross the world, cutting down travel time and making journeys easier and comfortable.

Air India may fly all-economy Boeing 777s on foreign routes

Air India may fly all-economy Boeing 777s on foreign routes

Rediff.com16 May 2013

At present, Air India offers eight first class, 35 business class and 195 economy class seats in its Boeing 777 200-LRs.

Okay, so India can build economical warships

Okay, so India can build economical warships

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The most remarkable feature of these warships is that, tonne-for-tonne, they are not only one of the world's most heavily armed but also one of the cheapest.

Ranji Trophy: Fallah rips apart Bengal to put Maharashtra in control

Ranji Trophy: Fallah rips apart Bengal to put Maharashtra in control

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Left-arm seamer Samad Fallah exposed the poor technique of Bengal's batsmen with some incisive swing bowling to put Maharashtra in the driver's seat on the first day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final in Indore on Saturday.

NSEL's formula to resolve payment crisis

NSEL's formula to resolve payment crisis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Negotiations on with three brokers holding 5% of about Rs 5,500-crore (Rs 55 billion) overall dues

The ghost of Gorshkov

The ghost of Gorshkov

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

The navy's plan to build three Russian Talwar-class frigates has a less than wholesome odour.

Ranji Trophy: Railways on the front foot in the chase

Ranji Trophy: Railways on the front foot in the chase

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Railways captain Murali Kartik took the attack back to the opposition camp with a timely half-century as the visitors need another 154 runs with seven wickets in hand as their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against hosts Bengal hangs in balance at the end of the fourth day.