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Indian trio strike gold at Junior World Boxing C'ships

Indian trio strike gold at Junior World Boxing C'ships

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

In the men's section, Sahil (75kg) and Hemant (80+kg) added silver medals to the Indian tally after going down 0-5 in their respective finals.

NSA Doval commissions Indian Coast Guard's ship Sajag

NSA Doval commissions Indian Coast Guard's ship Sajag

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship 'Sajag' was commissioned by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

Pak boat with drugs worth Rs 480 crore held off Gujarat coast

Pak boat with drugs worth Rs 480 crore held off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

In a sea-air coordinated operation, narcotics worth Rs 480 crore were seized from a Pakistani boat with six crew in the Arabian Sea near Porbandar by a multi-agency team led by the Indian Coast Guard, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.

PIX: Head, Short fire Australia to easy win over England

PIX: Head, Short fire Australia to easy win over England

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Travis Head struck a remarkable 19-ball half century, including 30 off one over, as Australia beat England by 28 runs in the first match of their T20 series in Southampton on Wednesday.

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Indian crew onboard a crippled container vessel that collided against a key bridge in Baltimore last week is healthy , according to a nonprofit organisation that has been in touch with the personnel.

Ratan Tata's Biggest Contribution To Management Theory

Ratan Tata's Biggest Contribution To Management Theory

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'It is notable how humble he was and didn't want anything different just because he was a Tata.'

India presses 2 aircraft, ship in Op Kaveri to bring back nationals from Sudan

India presses 2 aircraft, ship in Op Kaveri to bring back nationals from Sudan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

India on Monday launched 'Operation Kaveri' to evacuate its nationals from violence-hit Sudan.

Asian C'ships: NRAI allege 'partiality' after shooter's disqualification

Asian C'ships: NRAI allege 'partiality' after shooter's disqualification

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Had Dhanush not been disqualified, India would have won the team gold with a junior Asian record. The shooter from Hyderabad could have also won an individual medal as he was placed third going into the finals.

1st Test: Bowlers put England in control on Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

1st Test: Bowlers put England in control on Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Sri Lanka's decision to bat first backfired when they were all out for 236 on Day 1 of the first Test.

Duleep Trophy: Pant, Sarfaraz steal the show on Day 3

Duleep Trophy: Pant, Sarfaraz steal the show on Day 3

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Rishabh Pant's fifty, Sarfaraz Khan's aggression give India B control on Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy in Bengaluru on Saturday

How's The Josh At Amazon, Flipkart?

How's The Josh At Amazon, Flipkart?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

While war rooms are set up closer to the sales, warlike preparations go into it almost 12 months in advance to ensure that on D-day the firm gives its best to its customers.

US Targets India's Russian Oil Source

US Targets India's Russian Oil Source

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Urals and Sokol accounted for every 4 out of 5 barrels of Russian supplies to India last year.

Chennai GM chess C'ship: Gukesh, Erigaisi play out a draw

Chennai GM chess C'ship: Gukesh, Erigaisi play out a draw

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Local star D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi played out a draw in the second round of the Chennai Grand Masters Chess Championship 2023 in Chennai on Saturday.

1st Test: Smith, Brook steer England to 23-run lead

1st Test: Smith, Brook steer England to 23-run lead

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Jamie Smith's unbeaten 72 propelled England to a 23-run lead over Sri Lanka on day two of the opening Test on Thursday

20,000 GST Notices Issued For Rs 800 Bn Taxes

20,000 GST Notices Issued For Rs 800 Bn Taxes

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

About 1.2 trillion tax evasion cases have been detected and as many as 59,000 entities identified for verification in order to ascertain whether they are fake.

SpaceX begins mission to bring back Sunita Williams, Wilmore from ISS

SpaceX begins mission to bring back Sunita Williams, Wilmore from ISS

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

SpaceX launched a reduced two-man crew to the International Space Station on Saturday, carrying supplies and two empty seats for Starliner astronauts awaiting a return home in February after an unplanned eight-and-a-half-month stay in orbit, CBS News reported.

'Focus was on rotating the strike': Harmanpreet

'Focus was on rotating the strike': Harmanpreet

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

India secured a dominant victory over UAE in the Women's Asia Cup on Sunday, thanks in part to a crucial half-century from captain Harmanpreet Kaur

NCB searches cruise ship on its return to Mumbai, detains 8

NCB searches cruise ship on its return to Mumbai, detains 8

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The NCB also found some documents and some material, suspected to be drugs, after an over six-hour-long search onboard the ship, the official said, without divulging any further details.

Women's Asia Cup: Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh

Women's Asia Cup: Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Hosts Sri Lanka started their campaign in the Women's T20 Asia Cup on a positive note

Nearly impossible to reassemble Viraat now: Ship-breaker

Nearly impossible to reassemble Viraat now: Ship-breaker

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Over 40 per cent of the dismantling work has been completed so far, said Mukesh Patel, Chairman of Shree Ram Group based at Alang in Bhavnagar district which bought the ship at an auction in July last year for Rs 38.54 crore.

Houthi attacks on Russian oil tankers complicate things for Indian refiners

Houthi attacks on Russian oil tankers complicate things for Indian refiners

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The unexpected missile attack on a second India-bound ship carrying Russian crude, just three weeks after the first, has complicated matters for domestic refiners. India now counts the Vladimir Putin-led nation as its biggest oil supplier, according to Paris-based market intelligence agency Kpler, and these attacks come on top of US sanctions since December, where vessels that bring crude to India are facing heightened scrutiny. Panama-registered Pollux, which loaded crude at the Sheshkaris oil terminal in the Russian port of Novorossiysk on January 24, was scheduled to deliver the medium, sour Urals grade to Paradip port on February 28.

India tests shield against missiles with 5000 km range

India tests shield against missiles with 5000 km range

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The flight test fully met all the trial objectives validating complete network centric warfare weapon system, the defence ministry said.

Indian warship comes to rescue of merchant vessel under attack in Gulf of Aden

Indian warship comes to rescue of merchant vessel under attack in Gulf of Aden

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The fresh incident comes amid growing global concerns over attacks on various commercial vessels in the Red Sea by the Houthi militants.

US to deploy additional forces as Iran vows revenge on Israel

US to deploy additional forces as Iran vows revenge on Israel

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The United States will deploy additional fighter jets and Navy ships to West Asia in order to defend Israel, the US Department of Defence said.

66 of 2,000 people on Goa cruise ship test Covid +ve

66 of 2,000 people on Goa cruise ship test Covid +ve

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The cruise liner, where the Narcotics Control Bureau busted a high-profile rave party in October last year, was carrying hordes of New Year revellers.

Customs duty cut on silver likely to give Centre breather for now

Customs duty cut on silver likely to give Centre breather for now

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The steep cut in Customs duty on silver in the FY25 Budget to 6 per cent from 15 per cent may provide the government temporary relief by checking the spurt in silver imports from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). In FY24, silver imports from the UAE jumped to $1.7 billion from only $11.18 million in FY23, according to commerce department data. In May, about 87 per cent of India's silver imports came from Dubai.

Asian Archery C'ships: Parneet stuns Jyothi to claim gold

Asian Archery C'ships: Parneet stuns Jyothi to claim gold

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Compound archers once again overshadowed their recurve teammates as India bagged three gold, one silver, and three bronze medals.

India 'closely monitoring' situation in Red Sea: MEA

India 'closely monitoring' situation in Red Sea: MEA

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

India on Thursday said it is closely watching the unfolding situation in the Red Sea, amid growing global concerns over Houthi militants stepping up attacks on several commercial ships in the region.

The Red Sea crisis: Commerce department flags rising import cost

The Red Sea crisis: Commerce department flags rising import cost

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

However, as of now, container availability has not been seen as an issue as adequate empties are available. The Red Sea strait is vital for 30 per cent of global container traffic and 12 per cent of global trade.

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

'Even If We Have To Die, We Won't Let This Port Come Up'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Modi knows the people here are opposed to this project, but he is using the might of government to push this port down our throats.'

Quad statement includes subtle warning to China over Indo-Pacific

Quad statement includes subtle warning to China over Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

'We condemn recent illicit missile launches in the region that violate UN Security Council resolutions. We express serious concern over recent dangerous and aggressive actions in the maritime domain. We seek a region where no country dominates and no country is dominated one where all countries are free from coercion, and can exercise their agency to determine their futures,' the declaration said.

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Indian Navy foils hijack bid on Bangladeshi-flagged vessel off Somalia coast

Indian Navy foils hijack bid on Bangladeshi-flagged vessel off Somalia coast

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

The Navy said on Friday that the safety of the crew held hostage by armed pirates was ascertained and the Indian Navy warship continued to maintain its presence in the close vicinity of the vessel till its arrival in the territorial waters of Somalia.

Ambani Mehendi: Shloka Keeps It Simple, Sweet

Ambani Mehendi: Shloka Keeps It Simple, Sweet

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The celebrations continued with the mehendi ceremony for Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani.

NCB arrests 2 more in Mumbai cruise ship drug case

NCB arrests 2 more in Mumbai cruise ship drug case

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The anti-drugs agency had earlier arrested nine people, including Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan, after raiding the Goa-bound ship on Saturday.

Shippers Are Worried About Red Sea Attacks

Shippers Are Worried About Red Sea Attacks

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'If attacks escalate, there is a risk the Suez Canal may be closed.'

China mum on talks with Lanka as its spy ship set to reach Hambantota

China mum on talks with Lanka as its spy ship set to reach Hambantota

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

China on Monday said Sri Lanka has allowed its satellite and missile tracking ship to berth at the Hambantota port on Tuesday, but declined to reveal details of talks with Colombo leading to the bankrupt island's government reversing its earlier stand to defer the high-tech vessel's entry.

The Formidable Editor, Vimla Patil

The Formidable Editor, Vimla Patil

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Vimla Patil always stressed the importance of proving wrong the perception that women were women's worst enemies. And it iss a lesson I carried forward with me all through my career, learning empathy, understanding and ways to help as I went along. Sathya Saran, who succeeded Mrs Patil as Femina's editor, pays homage to the well-known journalist who passed into the ages on September 29, 2024.

Man Singh becomes second Indian man to win gold at Asian Marathon C'ships

Man Singh becomes second Indian man to win gold at Asian Marathon C'ships

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Man Singh became only the second Indian man to clinch a gold medal at the Asian Marathon Championships as he won the race with a personal best time in Hong Kong on Sunday.

SKY's unusual tactic to overcome Kohli dismissal

SKY's unusual tactic to overcome Kohli dismissal

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Surya, world's No. 1-ranked T20I batter, played some exquisite shots all round the park to come up with a 28-ball 53 to take India to 181 for 8