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Indian civilian team in Maldives to replace military personnel

Indian civilian team in Maldives to replace military personnel

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

There are 88 military personnel manning the three Indian platforms that have been providing humanitarian and medical evacuation services to the people of the Maldives for the last few years using two helicopters and a Dornier aircraft.

Why Manthan Is A Must Watch

Why Manthan Is A Must Watch

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Nearly half a century later, Shyam Benegal's Manthan will be showcased in restored print at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It still serves as a much-needed reminder of setting aside differences in the favour of combined progress and profit, notes Sukanya Verma.

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha's stunning comeback vs MP

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha's stunning comeback vs MP

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Vidarbha took command of their Ranji Trophy semi-final against Madhya Pradesh with the key wicket of Yash Dubey (94) late on Day 4.

Parl breach accused grilled again over handler, motive

Parl breach accused grilled again over handler, motive

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

They have been interrogated for their actual motive behind the security breach, the sources added.

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Pro League: India women suffer second straight loss to Belgium

Fadnavis wants to kill me, will protest outside his home: Jarange

Fadnavis wants to kill me, will protest outside his home: Jarange

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

The announcement, made at the end of a speech of more than one hour in Antarwali Sarati in Jalna in which Jarange made several allegations against Fadnavis, took his supporters by surprise.

'Thrashed him because...': Elvish Yadav posts clarification video

'Thrashed him because...': Elvish Yadav posts clarification video

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav who has been booked for allegedly assaulting a YouTuber in a shopping mall in Gurugram posted a clarification video on Saturday claiming that the latter had threatened to burn him and his family alive.

Intruders had passes for 45 minutes, but stayed for 2 hrs: Sources

Intruders had passes for 45 minutes, but stayed for 2 hrs: Sources

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The major security breach in Parliament on Wednesday brought to the fore shortcomings in the security protocol, driven in part by the shortage of parliamentary staff assigned to enforce it, a point made by some leaders in the all-party meeting convened by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

1st group of Indian troops to be sent before March 10: Maldives Prez

1st group of Indian troops to be sent before March 10: Maldives Prez

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The President He said his administration will not allow any State agreements that may compromise the country's sovereignty, The Edition newspaper reported.

Hockey: India register thrilling win over France

Hockey: India register thrilling win over France

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Indian men's hockey team defeated France 5-4 in their fourth and final match of the 5 Nations Tournament Valencia 2023 on Saturday.

Amit Panghal drags Boxing Federation to Court

Amit Panghal drags Boxing Federation to Court

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Asian Games selections were biased, made to feel unworthy in national camp, claims Panghal

EC issues notice over Modi's 'mangalsutra' speech

EC issues notice over Modi's 'mangalsutra' speech

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Separately, the poll panel also issued a notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, asking him to respond to the complaints filed by the BJP against him and the main opposition party's senior leader Rahul Gandhi regarding their remarks.

Delhi cop kicks men offering namaaz, suspended

Delhi cop kicks men offering namaaz, suspended

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Soon after the incident, the police took cognisance of the video and initiated a probe, Meena said.

Harmanpreet to lead India in 5-Nations tournament

Harmanpreet to lead India in 5-Nations tournament

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Chief coach Craig Fulton said the tournament will provide younger players the opportunity to experience the pressure of facing some of the top sides in the world.

Mumbai: Vihar, Tansa lakes overflow after heavy rains

Mumbai: Vihar, Tansa lakes overflow after heavy rains

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

In the wake of heavy rains over the last few days, the Tansa and Vihar lakes, the key sources of potable water for Mumbai, started overflowing on Wednesday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

Man, woman arrested outside Parliament with smoke canisters

Man, woman arrested outside Parliament with smoke canisters

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

A man and a woman were detained on Wednesday while they were protesting outside the Parliament building carrying cans that emitted a yellowish and red smoke, the police said in New Delhi.

'It's dangerous to play around with the Ramayan'

'It's dangerous to play around with the Ramayan'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'You have to be very careful while doing the Ramayan.'

Muizzu's pro-China party secures 'super majority' in parliamentary polls

Muizzu's pro-China party secures 'super majority' in parliamentary polls

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's party secured a 'supermajority' in Parliament by winning over 60 seats in Sunday's crucial parliamentary election, seen as a litmus test for the pro-Beijing politician whose policies are being closely watched by both India and China amidst regional power dynamics.

Gangster couple on bail getting married, invitation goes viral

Gangster couple on bail getting married, invitation goes viral

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

A scheduled wedding, taking place between two alleged gangsters -- Anuradha Choudhary alias 'Madam Minz' from Rajasthan and Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi from Haryana -- is being discussed in police circles.

No Indian troops, not even in civilian clothing to remain in Maldives: Prez

No Indian troops, not even in civilian clothing to remain in Maldives: Prez

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The President stated that due to his government's success in expelling Indian troops from the country, people who spread false rumours, are attempting to twist the situation, a news portal Edition.mv reported.

Yodha Review: Sturdy Sidharth Malhotra To The Rescue

Yodha Review: Sturdy Sidharth Malhotra To The Rescue

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

It's on the lead character's charm and rugged shoulders that Yodha shamelessly rests, giving Arun perfectly good reason to gloat, 'Is picture ka hero main hoon,' observes Sukanya Verma.

Maldives govt takes impeachment rule revision to SC

Maldives govt takes impeachment rule revision to SC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The attorney general's office filed the case on Sunday, the same day when clashes broke out in the House between pro-government MPs and opposition lawmakers following differences over the approval of four members of his cabinet.

Mohit Kumar crowned U20 World Champion wrestler

Mohit Kumar crowned U20 World Champion wrestler

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Mohit Kumar on Wednesday became the first Indian wrestler to win junior world champion since 2019.

Six murders in one month in NCR: Cops suspect gangsters' role

Six murders in one month in NCR: Cops suspect gangsters' role

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The similar modus operandi in all these murders has led the police to suspect the involvement of gangsters, the officer further said.

Adani eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

Adani eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is building the world's largest renewable energy park in Gujarat, as it eyes a massive 45 GW capacity to generate electricity largely from solar energy. Speaking at the opening of 'Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery' at the Science Museum in London, Gautam Adani said his group's renewable energy arm, Adani Green Energy, is leading an energy transition that honours the commitment of taking care of the planet not just for this generation and the next but also for generations to come. "As the world's leading solar power developer and India's largest renewable energy company, we are taking very big steps," he said.

Why are these Karnataka ministers hesitant to contest LS polls?

Why are these Karnataka ministers hesitant to contest LS polls?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

According to party sources, the Congress leadership has been making efforts to convince some ministers and lawmakers to contest, as they have faced problems in identifying winnable candidates in several segments.

'Manthan Never Looked As Good As It Does Now'

'Manthan Never Looked As Good As It Does Now'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'The problems that the film explores still remain. It was a different time when we made the film. We were young and we thought we could change the world.'

Plans afoot to develop Noida-like industrial city in UP's Bundelkhand

Plans afoot to develop Noida-like industrial city in UP's Bundelkhand

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Noida was conceived in the 1970s and went on to transform the Western UP's landscape for good. Akin to the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (Noida), the Yogi Adityanath government has instituted the Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) with its epicentre in Jhansi.

Meet Iris, India's first AI teacher

Meet Iris, India's first AI teacher

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'To tell you the truth, we did not expect Iris to make such waves, to get so much attention.'

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

It dropped sitting MP from Guna, Krishnapal Singh Yadav, to field Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia from the seat.

Dalit woman stripped, son killed by mob in MP

Dalit woman stripped, son killed by mob in MP

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

A Congress delegation on Monday met the family of the Dalit youth, who was allegedly beaten to death last Thursday by a group of people over an old enmity.

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.

Now, It's Shah Rukh Vs Sunny Deol

Now, It's Shah Rukh Vs Sunny Deol

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Of the top four companies, which collectively hold more than half of India's market share, two have pitted Shah Rukh Khan and Sunny Deol against each other.

How To Keep Your Bones Healthy

How To Keep Your Bones Healthy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Protein, calcium, vitamin D and other micronutrients play crucial roles in maintaining the health of bones and joints and should be incorporated into your diet, says Dr Sagar Hingrajiya, consultant orthopaedics, Bhailal Amin General Hospital.

'They made Hanumanji speak the language of the streets'

'They made Hanumanji speak the language of the streets'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'From the characters to the execution, nothing about the film made logic.'

HC stays trial court order to provide FIR copy to Parliament breach accused

HC stays trial court order to provide FIR copy to Parliament breach accused

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The execution of the order dated December 21 stands stayed till the next date of hearing.

Chinese vessel near Male as India, Lanka, Maldives begin trilateral drill

Chinese vessel near Male as India, Lanka, Maldives begin trilateral drill

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

India has expressed concern about the movement of the Xiang Yang Hong 03 vessel in Indian Ocean waters and also prevailed on Sri Lanka to refuse permission for the ship to dock at Colombo port.

Opinions personal: Maldives distances itself from minister's Modi remarks

Opinions personal: Maldives distances itself from minister's Modi remarks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

In a statement on Sunday, the Maldivian foreign ministry said they were aware of the "derogatory remarks on social media platforms against foreign leaders and high-ranking individuals".

Jhalak Winner: 'Want Mercedes, Elsa Doll House'

Jhalak Winner: 'Want Mercedes, Elsa Doll House'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Assam's Gunjan Sinha, 8, won the 10th edition of the dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and she couldn't quite control her excitement.

Parl intruders considered self-immolation as an option

Parl intruders considered self-immolation as an option

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

The five accused arrested in the December 13 Parliament security breach case have revealed they explored the idea of self-immolation after applying fire-resistent gel on their body to create more dramatic scenes without hurting themselves and get media attention, Delhi Police officials said on Saturday.