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Iran's secret underground command centre

Iran's secret underground command centre

Rediff.com12 Mar 2006

A report claimed that the recently completed command centre is connected by tunnels to other government compounds near the Mossala prayer ground, one of the city's most important religious sites.

Pak wants status equal to India in N-energy

Pak wants status equal to India in N-energy

Rediff.com20 Feb 2006

In December 2005, Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz had inaugurated the concrete pouring of the country's third nuclear power plant, in southwest of the national capital.

Stop dancing to US tunes: CPI tells government

Stop dancing to US tunes: CPI tells government

Rediff.com28 Jan 2006

It is not Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram on one side and we on the other. People of the country also has a say," Bardhan said.

 IAEA board to discuss Iran on Feb 2

IAEA board to discuss Iran on Feb 2

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

Bolton, who is the chief US envoy to the United Nations, said involving the Security Council will not displace the IAEA, but will "strengthen the hand" of the agency in dealing with Iran.

'India was our friend'

'India was our friend'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

No indication from Tehran to call off deal: India

No indication from Tehran to call off deal: India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

The government's clarification came following reports that Iran has conveyed that the $21-billion deal to supply LNG was off following India voting in favour of the IAEA resolution.

Musharraf gives Chomsky a run for his money

Musharraf gives Chomsky a run for his money

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

In India, the publishers claim to have sold out the first consignment of 8,000 copies that reached on Tuesday.

US not at war with Islam: Bush

US not at war with Islam: Bush

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Stressing that from Beirut to Baghdad, people are making the choice for freedom and that the nations gathered in the United Nations must make a choice as well, Bush said the US will support reformers and moderates across the Middle East.

What changed the India-US relationship forever

What changed the India-US relationship forever

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

In the mid-1980s, India and the US struggled to arrive at sufficient confidence for Washington to even sell a supercomputer to India for monsoon prospecting. Now, the most sensitive military technologies, data, and intelligence resources are being shared. This would not have happened without that one, big deal that changed the fundamentals of India-US relations, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Gold prices near Rs 10,000

Gold prices near Rs 10,000

Rediff.com3 May 2006

Gold prices zoomed to set a new peak at Rs 9,950 per ten gram on the bullion market on Wednesday on hectic buying by stockists and jewellers, triggered by surging prices in the overseas markets.

Gold price rises to Rs 9,625

Gold price rises to Rs 9,625

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Gold rose further on the bullion market in Mumbai due to increased buying by stockists after rise in the overseas prices. Silver also ended better in line with gold.

Russian protection for India against Pak nuclear attack

Russian protection for India against Pak nuclear attack

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

'With Pakistan's 'first use doctrine' threatening the use of nuclear weapons early in a war with India, the S-400 will shield vulnerable targets like Delhi and Mumbai, complicating Pakistan's targeting calculations.'

Referring Iran to UNSC a matter of time: US

Referring Iran to UNSC a matter of time: US

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

The UNSC has the power to slap Iran with sanctions.

'Pak ok with Indian N-deal'

'Pak ok with Indian N-deal'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and\nhis reaction was "constructive" and "not overly problematic."

Rupee ends flat at 63.60 against US dollar

Rupee ends flat at 63.60 against US dollar

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

It hovered in a range of 63.57 and 63.70.

US accuses Iran of harbouring terrorists

US accuses Iran of harbouring terrorists

Rediff.com28 May 2003

White House spokesman Ari Fleischer also wanted the Iranian nuclear programme to be verified.

Budget 2024: Over Rs 2 lakh cr allocated to home ministry

Budget 2024: Over Rs 2 lakh cr allocated to home ministry

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The interim budget 2024-25 on Thursday allocated Rs 202868.70 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) with the highest share of funds going to the paramilitary forces like Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF) and Central Industrial Secular Force (CISF), showing priority on internal security and border guarding.

Iran: America's options

Iran: America's options

Rediff.com8 Oct 2005

'The ISI planned to hide A Q Khan'

'The ISI planned to hide A Q Khan'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

'I saw this as an attempt to embarrass me by suggesting that I was a security threat.' Benazir Bhutto, in an \n\nexclusive interview.

Smriti Irani got a certificate for leadership programme: Yale University

Smriti Irani got a certificate for leadership programme: Yale University

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Yale University has issued a statement saying that Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani attended a weeklong programme and received a certificate from the university last year, along with several other lawmakers from India. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports from New York

North Korea's Kim Jong-un makes unprecedented trip to China

North Korea's Kim Jong-un makes unprecedented trip to China

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

This is Kim's first overseas visit since he took over power in 2011 after his father's death.

Nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile test-fired

Nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile test-fired

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

India on Monday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile, which has a strike range of 350 km, as part of a user trial for the defence forces.

Obama wrote secret letter to Khamenei on Islamic State

Obama wrote secret letter to Khamenei on Islamic State

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

US President Barack Obama has secretly written a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to seek his support in the fight against the Islamic State militants.

India's Agni missiles can strike beyond 7000-km range

India's Agni missiles can strike beyond 7000-km range

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The extended range of the missile which is part of the Strategic Forces Command will give a variety of options to the planners during times of conflict.

White House rejects talks with North Korea on nuclear issue

White House rejects talks with North Korea on nuclear issue

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The White House has maintained that this is "not the time to talk" to North Korea, which has been carrying out ballistic missile test.

Get out of nuclear business, US tells N Korea

Get out of nuclear business, US tells N Korea

Rediff.com17 Dec 2006

Pyongyang agreed in principle to dismantle its nuclear weapons at the September 2005 round of talks but boycotted the meeting following US financial sanctions imposed on the reclusive Stalinist state.

Nuke deal: Indian hero who defeated the Americans

Nuke deal: Indian hero who defeated the Americans

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Dr Singh, visibly relieved, said, 'Yesterday night I couldn't sleep. I stayed awake, praying throughout. You have saved the country'.' A fascinating excerpt from former atomic energy chief Dr Anil Kakodkar's memoir Fire And Fury: Transforming India's Strategic Identity.

Collective success of every Indian, says Congress with nod to its govts role

Collective success of every Indian, says Congress with nod to its govts role

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

After Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the Moon, the Congress on Wednesday said it is a collective success of every Indian and ISRO's achievement reflects a saga of continuity and is truly fantastic.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

US says Fed not involved in clearing India's Iran oil dues

US says Fed not involved in clearing India's Iran oil dues

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

The comment was in response to a June 19 Reuters story citing sources with knowledge of the matter as saying that India planned to clear some oil payments to Iran through the United Arab Emirates central bank.

India's destiny and the US-Pakistan embrace

India's destiny and the US-Pakistan embrace

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

'There appears to be greater convergence of interests between China and the US in the Afghan-Pakistan theatre than between India and the US. This is hardly a recipe for a super-alliance,' says former foreign secretary Ambassador Shyam Saran.

'India respects Iran's civilian N-programme'

'India respects Iran's civilian N-programme'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

On the Indo-Pak peace process, Chatterjee said, "It is driven by the people's urge for peace and normalcy. I am confident that it will succeed."

Modi embarks for UAE from Paris

Modi embarks for UAE from Paris

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Modi's visit to Bahrain is significant as it will be the first visit of an Indian prime minister to the country.

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

Shine & glitz to welcome all as China opens Asian Games in post-Covid era

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

After a year's delay due to COVID-19, the 19th Asian Games officially opens in Hangzhou on Saturday with hosts China eager to lift a country mired in economic gloom.

Israeli embassy blast: Probe agencies yet to identify any suspect

Israeli embassy blast: Probe agencies yet to identify any suspect

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

However, the probe agencies stressed that all angles were being covered in the probe.

5 reasons why India needs that NSG seat

5 reasons why India needs that NSG seat

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

A lowdown on why NSG membership is important for India

Rocket Boys Review

Rocket Boys Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Jim Sarb and Ishwak Singh are a force to reckon with and deliver a soaring tribute to the two pillars of India's science world in Rocket Boys, applauds Sukanya Verma.

India's secret project in Karnataka to build H-bomb: Report

India's secret project in Karnataka to build H-bomb: Report

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

India has built two top-secret facilities in Karnataka to enrich uranium in pursuit of its hydrogen bomb dream.

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).