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Alia Bhatt shoots for Dabboo Ratnani's calendar

Alia Bhatt shoots for Dabboo Ratnani's calendar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Parrikar to visit Bangladesh, first by an Indian defence minister

Parrikar to visit Bangladesh, first by an Indian defence minister

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Parrikar was originally scheduled to travel to Bangladesh much earlier this month but the visit was delayed.

US considering Indian request of armed drones for IAF

US considering Indian request of armed drones for IAF

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

The Trump Administration's consideration in this regard comes months after a successful meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump at the White House on June 26.

'Trump's outburst on Pak may push it closer to China'

'Trump's outburst on Pak may push it closer to China'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Trump had accused Pakistan of providing safe havens to terrorists.

State-sponsored terrorism biggest threat: PM at Maldives Parliament

State-sponsored terrorism biggest threat: PM at Maldives Parliament

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Terrorism is not just a threat for a country but to the entire civilization, Modi said.

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The Chinese navy is large and expanding both in numbers and capability by the day.' 'India too must take measures to safeguard its own interests, now and in the future.'

There won't be another Baahubali for a while

There won't be another Baahubali for a while

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The four southern languages and the Marathi regional industry have found success, but regional cinema, in general, still grapples with basic issues.

Bollywood studios eye profits at last as India goes smartphone mad

Bollywood studios eye profits at last as India goes smartphone mad

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The profit boost for studios will in large part be driven by the rush for local-language content from platforms like Netflix Inc

Indian Navy forces Chinese naval ship to retreat from Andaman

Indian Navy forces Chinese naval ship to retreat from Andaman

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Military sources said the research ship Shi Yan 1 forayed into Indian waters in September but was forced to retreat after it was suspected to be involved in spying.

A plan for CDS Rawat to consider

A plan for CDS Rawat to consider

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

As India's international role expands, so must our capabilities, says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Armed cargo ships along India's coast pose security threat

Armed cargo ships along India's coast pose security threat

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Commercial ships with armed men on board, which navigate along India's territorial waters, pose a threat to the country's security, a senior Coast Guard official said on Thursday.

Indian and Japanese navies to train together for the first time

Indian and Japanese navies to train together for the first time

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Forging closer military ties against the backdrop of rising Chinese naval power, India and Japan will hold maritime exercise JIMEX in the Bay of Bengal starting Thursday.

The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming!

The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Russian Helicopters has scored another billion dollar home run by winning the Indian Navy's tender for 111 'naval utility helicopters'.

BJP barking up the wrong tree over Mersal

BJP barking up the wrong tree over Mersal

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Why is the BJP upset about the dialogues in a Tamil movie, wonders A Ganesh Nadar.

Has India stumped Netflix and Amazon Prime Video?

Has India stumped Netflix and Amazon Prime Video?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Global OTT players are late to the party. Indian players like Hotstar and Hungama Play have surged ahead with customisations tailored for the Indian viewer.

Resolve logjam in Italian Marines case, SC tells Centre

Resolve logjam in Italian Marines case, SC tells Centre

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to resolve within a week all disputes arising out of the issue of invoking anti-piracy law against two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast in 2012.

Indian sailor Sunil James returns from Togo

Indian sailor Sunil James returns from Togo

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Indian sailor Sunil James, jailed in Togo for the last five months, was back home on Friday for a reunion that was tinged with sadness as his family prepared for the funeral of his toddler son who died when he was away.

PM calls for enhancing counter-terror cooperation with ASEAN

PM calls for enhancing counter-terror cooperation with ASEAN

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

He suggested evolving specific plans for cooperation with the 10-memeber grouping in key areas of maritime security, counter-piracy and humanitarian and disaster relief.

The diplomat's arrest: The Tuticorin connection

The diplomat's arrest: The Tuticorin connection

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Is Devyani Khobragade's arrest connected to India detaining an anti-piracy ship owned by a US security firm, asks Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

SC allows ailing marine to travel to Italy for treatment

SC allows ailing marine to travel to Italy for treatment

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed one of the two Italian marines, facing murder charges in India, to travel to his country for medical treatment for four months after the Centre said that "in principle" it has no objection to the plea.

EU-India summit fails to defuse row over Italian marines

EU-India summit fails to defuse row over Italian marines

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

India and the European Union have failed to arrive at any understanding on the four-year dispute involving two Italian marines accused of murdering two Indian fishermen

US House clears $600 billion bill on defence ties with India

US House clears $600 billion bill on defence ties with India

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Now, the NDAA needs to be passed by the Senate before it can be sent to the White House for the US President Donald Trump to sign into law.

Operation Malabar: A warning to China

Operation Malabar: A warning to China

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

China's South China Sea build-up and 'territorial sea' construct potentially affects 55 percent of Indian trade passing through the region. Hence, coordinating with the US and Japan could provide dividends to India in the longer run,' says Srikanth Kondapalli.

'Data centres contribute to Make in India'

'Data centres contribute to Make in India'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Microsoft has spent close to $4.5 bn in setting up 19 data centres.

Look, what China's navy is up to!

Look, what China's navy is up to!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

'China's moves are of direct significance to India, which will closely monitor Chinese naval activity in the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean not least because of Chinese maps depicting claims over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.'

India to host first-ever global maritime summit, announces PM

India to host first-ever global maritime summit, announces PM

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

He said India would continue to actively pursue and promote its geo-political, strategic and economic interests on the seas, in particular the Indian Ocean.

US Senate REJECTS bill seeking special status for India

US Senate REJECTS bill seeking special status for India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent address to a joint session of Congress, top Republican senator John McCain had moved an amendment to the National Defence Authorisation Act which if passed would have recognised India as a global strategic and defence partner.

How Secret Superstar beat Star Wars in China

How Secret Superstar beat Star Wars in China

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

There is talk about 'cultural connect' and the 'warmth of storytelling' in Indian films vis-a-vis the spectacle and scale that Hollywood specialises in.

'India supports freedom of navigation in international waters'

'India supports freedom of navigation in international waters'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Against the backdrop of growing Chinese assertion in the Asia-Pacific region, India on Thursday said it supports the "freedom of navigation" in international waters noting that any disputes or differences in the region must be resolved diplomatically.

Prez invites Oman to 'Make in India', seeks deeper trade ties

Prez invites Oman to 'Make in India', seeks deeper trade ties

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

He also thanked Oman for its support in anti-piracy operations.

Navy needs to be aggressive to defend country: Parrikar

Navy needs to be aggressive to defend country: Parrikar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Parrikar also released the revised strategic guidance document in view of the prevalent geo-economic and geo-strategic scenarios.

What is Somalia's Al-Shabaab and what does it want?

What is Somalia's Al-Shabaab and what does it want?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Here is what we know about the militant group.

IAF plane carrying 168 Indian nationals lands in Kochi

IAF plane carrying 168 Indian nationals lands in Kochi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

In the government's first major mission to rescue Indians stranded in the strife-torn nation

Box Office: Great Grand Masti opens poorly

Box Office: Great Grand Masti opens poorly

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

What does Microsoft see in Aadhaar?

What does Microsoft see in Aadhaar?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The use of Aadhaar on Skype Lite and LinkedIn will allow Microsoft to bring on board millions in small towns and rural areas lacking e-mail IDs.

IAF chief, US discuss setting up Indian space, cyber commands

IAF chief, US discuss setting up Indian space, cyber commands

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

India and the United States discussed a host of issues, including the security situation in South Asia, East China Sea, anti-piracy operations and America's help in developing two new commands -- space and cyber, during a recent visit of Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne in Washington.

Indian armed forces building partnerships in vital Indo-Pacific region: PM

Indian armed forces building partnerships in vital Indo-Pacific region: PM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

The Indian armed forces, especially the Navy, are building partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region for peace and security, as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, he said.

With cloud, Microsoft has real opportunity in India: Nadella

With cloud, Microsoft has real opportunity in India: Nadella

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

With the emergence of cloud computing, Microsoft has a real opportunity in India.

SAARC members must cooperate to face common challenges: Rajnath

SAARC members must cooperate to face common challenges: Rajnath

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

SAARC countries are facing common challenges and they should cooperate with each other to address them, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, underlining that India is committed to reviving the grouping as a major forum to promote active regional collaboration.

When INS Sumitra crew went beyond their call of duty

When INS Sumitra crew went beyond their call of duty

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Going beyond their call of duty, crew members of warship INS Sumitra ensured that the 306 Indians evacuated from Yemen have a comfortable journey back home after their ordeal in the war-ravaged country.