News for 'operation tiger'

Dawood was 'boastful'

Dawood was 'boastful'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

'It would be unfair on the Mumbai police to believe that D has compromised the force. We should not forget that today the underworld in Mumbai stands decimated because of the efforts of the Mumbai police.'

Are the COVID-19 figures in India correct?

Are the COVID-19 figures in India correct?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'In our country, there is a lot of checks and balances, the figures cannot go wrong.' 'Because they are being checked by not only the governments, but by doctors themselves.'

Govt, RBI mustn't shut eyes to an overvalued rupee

Govt, RBI mustn't shut eyes to an overvalued rupee

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

The argument for a weaker rupee is substantial.

Sports Shorts: India beat Ireland 4-1 to finish 5th in Azlan Shah Cup

Sports Shorts: India beat Ireland 4-1 to finish 5th in Azlan Shah Cup

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Violence mars Sri Lankan presidential election

Violence mars Sri Lankan presidential election

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Polls opened at 7 am local time and would close at 5 pm with some 12,845 polling stations being set up throughout the country for 15.9 million voters, who will choose a successor to President Maithripala Sirisina.

IAF must reveal how many terrorists were killed

IAF must reveal how many terrorists were killed

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'Having been an air warrior myself for three decades, I am sure the IAF has all the info in place to be divulged at the right time,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

Realty 2019: Housing sales remain sore spot

Realty 2019: Housing sales remain sore spot

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

While sale of residential properties increased only marginally despite plethora of steps taken by the government through the year, office space leasing rose 40 per cent to touch an all-time high of 46.5 million sq ft -- a trend that drew investors to lap up India's first Real Estate Investment Trust at an issue size of nearly Rs 5,000 crore.

Unified Command reviews Bodo poll security

Unified Command reviews Bodo poll security

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

The joint operation group of the Unified Command structure reviewed security scenario in the four Bodoland Territorial Area Districts in view of the Bodoland Territorial Council polls scheduled on April 8, a defence spokesman said on Friday.

Mumbai flooded: Sena trolled on Twitter, Oppn slams govt

Mumbai flooded: Sena trolled on Twitter, Oppn slams govt

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

As Mumbai almost came to a halt after overnight rains, netizens and Mumbaikars took a dig at the Shiv Sena for the plight of their beloved city.

Heroes are supposed to be immortal

Heroes are supposed to be immortal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'I'm tempted to say that he's in a better place now, but I'm quite sure he's not.' 'There was no better place for him than the basketball court, and now he'll never set foot on one again. Because he's gone,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Hike to offer free voice calls to users

Hike to offer free voice calls to users

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Homegrown chat application Hike messenger on Wednesday said it will offer free voice calls to its users over 2G, 3G and wi-fi services across the globe in over 200 countries.

In a major climbdown, govt now says e-commerce firms can sell pvt labels

In a major climbdown, govt now says e-commerce firms can sell pvt labels

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Private labels remain big business for e-commerce marketplaces. They comprise almost 15 per cent of the total business of such firms.

Naxals trying to expanding base in southern states: MHA report

Naxals trying to expanding base in southern states: MHA report

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

An internal communication of the home ministry states that the Naxal movement is fast spreading to the southern states, and if immediate action is not taken it could blow up into a full-fledged menace, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

IndiGo may place big aircraft order by early 2015

IndiGo may place big aircraft order by early 2015

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The airline has also inked a deal to take 12 A320s from Singapore's Tiger Airways on lease.

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

You'll see that there's more to the state than just its forts and havelis!

The cop who cracked the Sheena Bora case

The cop who cracked the Sheena Bora case

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria's trusted man Dinesh Kadam also helped crack the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts' case, sent Abu Salem to jail and helped bust the Indian Mujahideen terror network in Mumbai.

Sports Shorts: US Olympic champ Douglas says doctor sexually abused her

Sports Shorts: US Olympic champ Douglas says doctor sexually abused her

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Sri Lanka, the new recruitment hub for ISI

Sri Lanka, the new recruitment hub for ISI

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Pakistan's external spy agency is trying to push its South Indian agenda

How Narang plans to produce Olympic medallists for India

How Narang plans to produce Olympic medallists for India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang on what made him start the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation way back in 2011 when he himself in the midst of his own shooting career.

Why Binny Bansal was ousted from Flipkart

Why Binny Bansal was ousted from Flipkart

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Where Binny slipped up badly was in gauging the level of transparency and governance that is expected by a global strategic investor, says Indrajit Gupta.

Army launches 'School Chalo' op in scarred Valley

Army launches 'School Chalo' op in scarred Valley

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

After 'Operation Calm down' in South Kashmir, Army is now focussing on another operation -- 'School Chalo', under which it identifies areas and provides students with free coaching and make them participate in extra-curricular activities.

Softbank's big-ticket investments in India

Softbank's big-ticket investments in India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

With Nikesh Arora's exit from Softbank, India's start-ups have lost one of its biggest supporters.

IndiGo lures grounded SpiceJet pilots

IndiGo lures grounded SpiceJet pilots

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The airline is trying to save on wage costs by cutting the normal notice period of six months by about half for pilots who have already resigned.

Is Yakub Memon innocent? I don't know

Is Yakub Memon innocent? I don't know

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The various theories and statements about the culpability/innocence of 1993 blasts accused Yakub Memon present him with a Rashomon act, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

For some time you let me into your dreams

For some time you let me into your dreams

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'He was capable, concise, calm, sublime, and profound, and perhaps that's also why Irrfan's passing felt 'personal' to many.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Exclusive: 'The age of indecision has come to an end'

Exclusive: 'The age of indecision has come to an end'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Prakash Javadekar enjoys being information and broadcasting and parliamentary affairs minister, but heading the green ministry is turning out to be thornier than he had expected.

Ola Cabs, Meru, TaxiForSure low on financial mileage

Ola Cabs, Meru, TaxiForSure low on financial mileage

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

There are about 600,000 taxis in India, generating combined annual revenue of about Rs 11,000 crore (Rs 110 billion).

PE investments fall 50% in first 6 months

PE investments fall 50% in first 6 months

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Unlike last year, investors turn cautious on e-commerce sector.

Assam: 7 killed as Karbi tribe ultras raid Naga village

Assam: 7 killed as Karbi tribe ultras raid Naga village

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

At least seven persons, including three women, were killed in a remote village in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Friday during a clash between Karbi tribe militants and Rengma Naga who defied quit notice served on them by the Karbi ultras.

Will Bollywood's walls of nepotism crumble?

Will Bollywood's walls of nepotism crumble?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

'In the new Bollywood, where success can translate, like a chain reaction, into gains in related fields, mere appearance on the screen is no longer a guarantor of fame,' says Vikram Johri.

2 Indians among 39 killed in Turkey terror attack

2 Indians among 39 killed in Turkey terror attack

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

The gunman, believed to have been dressed in a Santa costume, opened fire inside the Reina nightclub in Istanbul's Ortaky district, where hundreds were celebrating the New Year.

The success story of India's second largest online market

The success story of India's second largest online market

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

ShopClues does 1.5 million transactions a month and claims to have 40 million monthly visitors.

Making Rs 2 crore a day, Nikesh Arora rocked at his job

Making Rs 2 crore a day, Nikesh Arora rocked at his job

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Nikesh Arora has an engineering degree in electronics and worked for a brief period at Wipro, selling computers.

Assam: Naga rebels blindfolded and shot dead 9 youths

Assam: Naga rebels blindfolded and shot dead 9 youths

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The Naga Rengma Hills Protection Force has claimed responsibility for the killing of nine people of the Karbi community, all residents of Assam's Karbi Anglong district on December 28.

How Zomato managed to keep itself afloat

How Zomato managed to keep itself afloat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Help came from Sanjeev Bikchandani, founder and executive vice-chairman of Info Edge, the main investor in Zomato.

Vajpayee and the art of making war and peace

Vajpayee and the art of making war and peace

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'Like General Patton, possibly the greatest exponent of the art of war, Vajpayee had the ability to be always on the offensive,' assesses Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Totally sold out on the KIA Seltos!

Totally sold out on the KIA Seltos!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com got the chance to get behind the wheel of the KIA Seltos in rain-splattered Goa, and can't get over the experience.

Why RSS affiliate is against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Why RSS affiliate is against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Rediff.com11 May 2018

'If you allow Walmart to operate in India, our manufacturing will finish completely.' 'What will happen to Narendra D Modi's dream then? There will be no Make in India.'

US hands over evidence linking Pak national in consulate terror conspiracy

US hands over evidence linking Pak national in consulate terror conspiracy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

US hands over evidence linking Pak national in consulate terror conspiracy