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MFs Boom Despite Market Volatility

MFs Boom Despite Market Volatility

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Mutual Fund inflows in FY25 have already reached two-thirds of the total inflows seen in the entire FY24, with net inflows standing at Rs 1.3 trillion.

'Terrorists Hit, Run, Hide In Dense Doda Jungle'

'Terrorists Hit, Run, Hide In Dense Doda Jungle'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'The jungles of Doda covers about 250 km.' 'Sleeper cells are providing active help to the terrorists.' 'The terrain and situation is such that it is not possible to keep track of every inch.'

Soon private players will be able to build satellites, rockets

Soon private players will be able to build satellites, rockets

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

However, some of the provisions in the draft Bill needs scrutiny, as these could scare away international investors

India launches six Singapore satellites onboard PSLV-C29

India launches six Singapore satellites onboard PSLV-C29

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

PSLV C-29 blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, about 110 km from Chennai, at 6 pm and released the six satellites one by one into a 550 km circular orbit.

China to launch new satellites for surveillance

China to launch new satellites for surveillance

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

China plans to send as many as eight satellites into space before 2020 to provide ocean and land data and supervise the marine environment, a senior official has said. The new satellites will greatly improve China's ability to observe and supervise the marine environment.

China launches satellite for Nigeria

China launches satellite for Nigeria

Rediff.com14 May 2007

A high-level Nigerian government delegation was present at the launching ceremony, which was telecast live in Nigeria.

BSNL starts satellite phone service, Tata Comm to bow out

BSNL starts satellite phone service, Tata Comm to bow out

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The service will cover areas where no network is available and will be provided by INMARSAT, which has 14 satellites.

ISRO set to launch Cartosat-2, 29 European nano satellites

ISRO set to launch Cartosat-2, 29 European nano satellites

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The ISRO is strengthening 'eye in the sky', which helped the Indian army carry out surgical strikes last year, with the launch.

Drones, satellites, warships to protect Obama

Drones, satellites, warships to protect Obama

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Indian and American satellites will be deployed for the duration of the visit. India's RISAT (Radar Imaging Satellite) will have a big role to play.

Modi promises 30 mn 'Lakhpati Didis', higher MSP

Modi promises 30 mn 'Lakhpati Didis', higher MSP

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday pledged to make 30 million 'Lakhpati Didis', up from the 10 million rural women who have already achieved the feat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released the BJP's manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The manifesto says the ruling party will continue the quarterly financial disbursements under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN) yojana.

After successful launch of Cartosat 2 satellite, ISRO looks to the future

After successful launch of Cartosat 2 satellite, ISRO looks to the future

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

The Indian space agency has already begun work on the third generation of the earth observation satellite -- the first of which will be ready by 2018 and boost the capability to generate digital maps.

India's Mars mission among top-5 tracked satellites

India's Mars mission among top-5 tracked satellites

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) is among the most-tracked satellites in the world, according to N2YO, which provides a web-based real-time satellite mapping website.

India to launch South Asia satellite on May 5: Modi

India to launch South Asia satellite on May 5: Modi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

"We have always attempted to move ahead with the concept of sabka sath, sabka vikas," Modi said in his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat.

ISRO successfully launches India's sixth navigation satellite into orbit

ISRO successfully launches India's sixth navigation satellite into orbit

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

In a textbook mission, ISRO's PSLV-C32 lifted off from Sriharikota and later injected the IRNSS-IF in sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.

Love This New Trend In The Movies?

Love This New Trend In The Movies?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

On September 13, three nostalgic movies are up for re-release: Shah Rukh Khan's ageless romance with Preity Zinta Veer Zaara, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh's first film together, Tujhe Meri Kasam and Soham Shah's horror film, Tumbbad.

Countdown begins for launch of ISRO's navigation satellite

Countdown begins for launch of ISRO's navigation satellite

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Countdown began on Thursday for the launch of the latest navigation satellite that will make India on par with the GPS of the US.

PSLV places satellites in orbit

PSLV places satellites in orbit

Rediff.com5 May 2005

The launch vehicle that lifted off from a newly built launchpad will release two satellites in the earth's orbit.

PHOTOS: India's first dedicated navigation satellite launched

PHOTOS: India's first dedicated navigation satellite launched

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

In a landmark journey into a new era of space application, India successfully launched its first dedicated navigation satellite using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, which blasted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

India launches Israeli satellite 'Polaris'

India launches Israeli satellite 'Polaris'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

India on Monday successfully launched Israeli satellite 'Polaris' from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota by a homegrown Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, a spokesman of the Indian Space Research Organisation said. This is the second time that a 'core alone' PSLV configuration had put a satellite into orbit. In April 2007, an Italian satellite Agile was put into the orbit, the space agency spokesman said.

ISRO to launch mini-satellites

ISRO to launch mini-satellites

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

ISRO is developing a 100-kg "satellite bus" as demand has picked up for launching nano-satellites, chairman G Madhavan Nair said.

Satellite imagery REVEALS Uttarakhand's real story

Satellite imagery REVEALS Uttarakhand's real story

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Satellite imagery from the Indian Space Research Organisation shows that heavy and unplanned construction work in Uttarakhand was a leading cause for the devastation which claimed thousands of lives in the hill state. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

ISRO scripts space history, successfully launches 8 satellites into orbit

ISRO scripts space history, successfully launches 8 satellites into orbit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

PSLV C-35, carrying India's SCATSAT-1 meant for ocean and weather studies and seven other satellites including from the United States and Canada, on Monday lifted off from the spaceport in Sriharikota.

ISRO successfully launches IRNSS 1C navigation satellite

ISRO successfully launches IRNSS 1C navigation satellite

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

India successfully launched IRNSS 1C on board ISRO's PSLV C26 rocket from the spaceport at 1.32 am on Thursday, moving a step closer to setting up the country's own navigation system on par with Global Positioning System of the US.

'Why should I resign? I am no thief, there is no scam'

'Why should I resign? I am no thief, there is no scam'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'In a complex situation a PM coming was not necessary'

Which Mutual Fund Should You Invest In?

Which Mutual Fund Should You Invest In?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Investors should use a mix of active and passive funds.

Not changing 2G judgment, non-auction allocation only for...: Sources

Not changing 2G judgment, non-auction allocation only for...: Sources

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The government is not seeking to change the 2012 Supreme Court judgment that backed auction as the preferred mode of allocating telecom spectrum except for narrowly defined sectors such as satellite communication and defence where the auction is not feasible, a top source said on Wednesday.

ISRO successfully launches SARAL, 6 other satellites

ISRO successfully launches SARAL, 6 other satellites

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Indo-French oceanographic study satellite 'SARAL' and six foreign mini and micro spacecrafts were successfully launched on Monday by Indian Space Research Organisation's PSLV-C20 rocket from this spaceport.

Satellite radios sing Indian tune

Satellite radios sing Indian tune

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

Congratulate the ISRO team for 104 satellite record launch

Congratulate the ISRO team for 104 satellite record launch

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

India performed yet another space feat on Wednesday when the Indian Space Research Organisation launched a record 104 satellites into orbit from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, something no other country has done before.

Lok Sabha approves Telecom Bill; allows govt control of communication

Lok Sabha approves Telecom Bill; allows govt control of communication

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, which was passed by a voice vote after a short debate, also allows the Centre to take possession of a telecom network in case of any public emergency or in the interest of public safety.

Ram temple in Ayodhya, as seen from space

Ram temple in Ayodhya, as seen from space

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Taken from the Indian Remote Sensing Satellite hovering over space, the image shared by ISRO on Sunday shows the grand new temple which will be inaugurated on January 22.

India shoots down live satellite, 4th country to enter space power club

India shoots down live satellite, 4th country to enter space power club

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

India is only the fourth country to acquire such a specialised and modern capability after the United States, Russia and China.

Does India need anti-satellite capability?

Does India need anti-satellite capability?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

In the short to medium term India's scarce resources would be better served by focusing on reducing the disparity with China in space. Developing ASAT capability is something that can wait, write Bharath Gopalaswamy and Harsh V Pant.

ISRO mulls increasing satellite launches to 12-18 per year

ISRO mulls increasing satellite launches to 12-18 per year

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Noting that the PSLV was a versatile launch vehicle which can do different jobs and put satellites in different orbits, he said streamlining of this operation with improved capabilities is on.

Popat to skip Jakarta Satellite

Popat to skip Jakarta Satellite

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

In a move to conserve herself for big events, Aparna Popat had decided to miss the tournaments in Jakarta and Malaysia.

Is There A Better Sunday Sight Than This?

Is There A Better Sunday Sight Than This?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

On Sunday, July 30, 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched its proven Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket carrying seven Singapore satellites from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota and placed them into intended orbits.

ISRO to launch three satellites by April

ISRO to launch three satellites by April

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

The Indian Space Research Organisation, which had a recent setback with the failure of its latest communication satellite GSAT-5P, is planning three major satellite launches in the first quarter of this year.

Satellite to monitor vessel movements

Satellite to monitor vessel movements

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

In a response to the recent Mumbai terror attacks, the Union shipping ministry is planning to develop a low-cost satellite to monitor ships and vessels operating in the Indian waters. The ministry has initiated talks with the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) to develop the satellite.

NASA to launch satellite in collaboration with ISRO

NASA to launch satellite in collaboration with ISRO

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

United States space agency NASA said it would launch a water-related satellite in collaboration with India's ISRO.