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'Pathaan, Animal Earning Rs 1,000 Cr Is Bogus'

'Pathaan, Animal Earning Rs 1,000 Cr Is Bogus'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'Ranbir Kapoor has only one film as does Salman Khan.' 'Hrithik Roshan only has War 2.' 'Ranveer Singh has no film on floors today.'

Biparjoy: 200 teams in Gir, Kutch to protect wildlife; 2 lion cubs rescued

Biparjoy: 200 teams in Gir, Kutch to protect wildlife; 2 lion cubs rescued

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

One of the teams rescued two lion cubs that had fallen into an open well in Jasadhar Range of Gir East division during the cyclone's landfall on Thursday evening, the official said.

After Moon and Sun, ISRO's next frontier: astronomy

After Moon and Sun, ISRO's next frontier: astronomy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

XPoSat or X-ray Polarimeter Satellite is India's first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions.

Countdown begins for PSLV-C51/Amazonia-1 mission

Countdown begins for PSLV-C51/Amazonia-1 mission

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

PSLV-C51/Amazonia-1 is the first dedicated commercial mission of NewSpace India Limited, Indian Space Research Organisation's commercial arm.

How researchers detected Joshimath sinking

How researchers detected Joshimath sinking

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The PSInSAR satellite technique used to observe the gradual sinking of Uttarakhand's Joshimath town is a powerful remote sensing tool capable of measuring and monitoring displacements in the Earth's surface over time.

Want To Know About Tech Of The Future?

Want To Know About Tech Of The Future?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Amphibious drones for maritime inspection... devices that extract pure oxygen from water for patients in need... self-balancing electric bikes...

Army's all-women contingent marches into history

Army's all-women contingent marches into history

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The 144-women contingent is believed to have been drawn up in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's thrust on showcasing 'Nari Shakti' as the theme for the Republic Day.

DRDO's 'Sindhu Netra' to keep an eye on Chinese activities in IOR

DRDO's 'Sindhu Netra' to keep an eye on Chinese activities in IOR

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

In a boost for the country's surveillance capabilities to monitor activities of both military warships and merchant shipping in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the 'Sindhu Netra' satellite developed by a team of young scientists from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was successfully deployed in space on Sunday.

Aditya-L1 to study how Earth's climate will change in upcoming centuries

Aditya-L1 to study how Earth's climate will change in upcoming centuries

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Scientists expect to get new information about the past, present and future of the Sun after analysing the data that will be collected by India's first solar mission Aditya-L1, scheduled to be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on September 2.

India effect? Lanka asks China to defer spy ship visit

India effect? Lanka asks China to defer spy ship visit

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

China's embassy in Colombo has sought an urgent meeting with senior Sri Lankan authorities after Colombo sought a deferment of the planned docking of a high-tech Chinese research vessel at the strategic Hambantota port over which India raised concerns, sources said.

Uttarakhand to probe glacier burst; toll now at 58

Uttarakhand to probe glacier burst; toll now at 58

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

The death toll in the avalanche triggered by the bursting of a glacier in Chamoli has gone up to 58 as a total of 11 bodies are recovered from the Tapovan tunnel, whereas 146 people are still missing, said Uttarakhand Police on Tuesday.

ISRO all set, Sun mission to take 125 days to reach exact radius

ISRO all set, Sun mission to take 125 days to reach exact radius

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Days after landing on the Moon, India will aim for the Sun on Saturday with its maiden solar expedition, as ISRO's trusted PSLV will carry the Aditya L1 mission on a 125-day voyage to the Sun.

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in PM2.5 pollution: Report

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in PM2.5 pollution: Report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The report Air Quality and Health in Cities combined ground-based air quality data with satellites and models to produce air quality estimates for cities around the world.

At 13 days, 3 hours, Biparjoy longest duration cyclone since 1977: IMD

At 13 days, 3 hours, Biparjoy longest duration cyclone since 1977: IMD

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

vThe longest duration cyclone over the north Indian Ocean had developed over the Bay of Bengal and weakened over the Arabian Sea between November 8-23, 1977 with a life period of 14 days and six hours.

What's next for Chandrayaan-3 after successful launch

What's next for Chandrayaan-3 after successful launch

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

'Today onwards, the onboard thrusters will be fired and Chandryaan-3 will be taken away from Earth for an eventful landing on Moon's surface on August 23'

Myths About Chinese Ship in Sri Lanka

Myths About Chinese Ship in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Yuan Wang 5 can easily monitor the Indian coast while operating in international waters. She does not have to enter a port in Sri Lanka to fulfill this mission, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Senseless pressure on Sri Lanka over ship visit, says China

Senseless pressure on Sri Lanka over ship visit, says China

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Riled by Sri Lanka's request to defer the planned docking of a high-tech Chinese research vessel at the strategic Hambantota Port, China on Monday took a dig at India, saying it was "senseless to pressure" Colombo by citing the issue of security concerns.

Sri Lanka wants amicable settlement of Chinese ship issue, says minister

Sri Lanka wants amicable settlement of Chinese ship issue, says minister

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Foreign minister Ali Sabry told the cabinet that the Chinese vessel had only asked for a refuelling visit.

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Why should we disclose classified information to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?'

Hasina wins 5th term as PM in poll marred by Oppn boycott, low turnout

Hasina wins 5th term as PM in poll marred by Oppn boycott, low turnout

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday secured a record fourth straight term as her Awami League party won two-thirds of the seats in the general elections marred by sporadic violence and a boycott by the main opposition BNP and its allies.

B'desh votes on Sunday; PM Hasina poised to win another term

B'desh votes on Sunday; PM Hasina poised to win another term

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The main Opposition BNP of former premier Khaleda Zia, 78, who is under house arrest, is boycotting the elections amidst violence.

Indian-origin climber missing while returning from Everest summit

Indian-origin climber missing while returning from Everest summit

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Shrinivas Sainis Dattatraya, 39, went missing on Friday from camp IV situated at an altitude of 8,400 metres while returning from the Summit, said Mingma Sherpa, chairperson of the Seven Summit Trek, which organised the expedition.

US denies 'spying' on India's ASAT test

US denies 'spying' on India's ASAT test

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'Everybody spies on their friends as well as their enemies. That's the way the world works these days'

India, France may co-develop key military platforms for export

India, France may co-develop key military platforms for export

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Speaking at a joint press event with Macron, Modi, who is in Paris on a two-day official visit, said a roadmap to strengthen India-France strategic ties over the next 25 years was being prepared with bold and ambitious goals on the anvil.

How ISRO's 'eyes in the sky' are helping defence forces

How ISRO's 'eyes in the sky' are helping defence forces

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Out of its 47 operational satellites, India currently has six to eight satellites which are used entirely for military purposes.

PM Hasina's Awami League closer to landslide win in Bangladesh polls

PM Hasina's Awami League closer to landslide win in Bangladesh polls

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Bangladeshis on Sunday began voting in the general elections expected to be won by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the absence of the main Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) which is boycotting it.

Tremors in Delhi as 3.7 quake hits Jhajjar in Haryana

Tremors in Delhi as 3.7 quake hits Jhajjar in Haryana

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

According to the National Centre for Seismology, the magnitude of the earthquake was 3.7.

Joshimath declared landslide-subsidence zone, 60 families evacuated

Joshimath declared landslide-subsidence zone, 60 families evacuated

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

The local administration has set up relief centres at four-five places in the Himalayan town, Garhwal commissioner Sushil Kumar said.

Countdown begins for ISRO's PSLV-C45 mission

Countdown begins for ISRO's PSLV-C45 mission

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

The countdown began at 6.27 am for the launch on board ISRO's third generation workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, in its 47th flight, ISRO said.

You may soon be able to use internet, mobile on flight

You may soon be able to use internet, mobile on flight

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Reliance Jio had proposed that besides satellite connectivity, In-Flight Connectivity can be provided using cellular network as well.

Low pressure in propellant tank led to GSLV failure last year: ISRO

Low pressure in propellant tank led to GSLV failure last year: ISRO

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The FAC found that the failure happened when the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket's cryogenic engine was to kick in to take the rocket forward.

Chinese spy ship won't dock in Hambantota, says Lanka

Chinese spy ship won't dock in Hambantota, says Lanka

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port authorities said the high-tech Chinese research vessel that was to dock there on Thursday won't reach the port as scheduled, according to a media report, days after India expressed security concerns over its presence in the island nation.

Occupied for decades: MEA on reports of 2nd Chinese bridge in Pangong area

Occupied for decades: MEA on reports of 2nd Chinese bridge in Pangong area

Rediff.com20 May 2022

At a media briefing, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India monitors such developments.

Irma headed for Bahamas after battering Caribbean, at least 10 killed

Irma headed for Bahamas after battering Caribbean, at least 10 killed

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The evacuation of coastal areas of Florida and neighboring Georgia was the biggest seen in the US in a dozen years.

Dhami orders immediate evacuation of 600 families in 'sinking' Joshimath

Dhami orders immediate evacuation of 600 families in 'sinking' Joshimath

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The chief minister will visit Joshimath on Saturday, meet the affected people and hold a meeting with officials.

Beijing-run media slams Vietnam for militarising disputed South China Sea

Beijing-run media slams Vietnam for militarising disputed South China Sea

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

China which rejected the verdict initiated by the Philippines petition has stepped up air and naval patrols to assert its controls over the region.

ISRO to launch 'game-changer' rocket next month

ISRO to launch 'game-changer' rocket next month

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Indian Space Research Organisation plans to undertake next month the first developmental flight of a "game-changer" rocket capable of launching four-ton class of satellites from Sriharikota spaceport, says its Chairman A S Kiran Kumar.

China violated sovereignty of several nations including India: US

China violated sovereignty of several nations including India: US

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

China has 'violated the sovereignty' of not just the United States but of countries across five continents, Secretary of State Antony Blinken alleged Wednesday, days after US fighter jets shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon.

Spy balloon raises tension between US, China; Beijing clarifies

Spy balloon raises tension between US, China; Beijing clarifies

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

A suspected Chinese spy balloon, said to be the size of three buses, was spotted over the United States' airspace, the Pentagon has said, a development that has further strained the already tense bilateral ties as Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday abruptly postponed his key visit to Beijing.

Surgical strikes reveal India's space prowess

Surgical strikes reveal India's space prowess

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

In the years to come, India's space assets will play a much bigger role if and when hostilities break out on our borders, says Pallava Bagla.