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DRDO transfers surveillance app among 7 technologies to armed forces

From a long-life seawater battery system for sustained underwater sensing and surveillance applications to a waterjet propulsion system for fast interceptor craft, the DRDO has handed over seven......

1,751 Maoists; 1,910 Troops, Civilians Killed In 11 Years

After recent high-intensity operations in the Bastar region and the neutralisation of several senior Maoist leaders, officials say the insurgency has lost its ability to mount large-scale......

'There Was Chaos At Every Gate'

Flyers faced a double blow as air fares on Air India flights out of Delhi and those of SpiceJet soared past Rs 1 lakh one-way on some routes, and even those showed 'sold out' despite the airlines......

Aravali hills' new definition risks Delhi weather, water security: Experts

The Aravali Hills -- one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world that spans approximately 700 km in length -- has long served as a natural shield for blocking sand and dust from the Thar Desert......

SC asks states to add more staff, ease pressure on BLOs

Taking note of a plea alleging extreme work pressure faced by the booth level officers (BLOs) engaged in the time-bound special revision of the electoral rolls, the Supreme Court directed the......

Karnataka Bets Big On Space

'This policy is a vision to position Karnataka as the epicentre of India's space ambitions.' IMAGE: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah speaks during the inaugural event of the Bengaluru Tech......

India's Listed REITs AUM Rises To Rs 2.35 Trillion

According to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), Reits are mandated to distribute at least 90 per cent of their taxable income. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The five......

India rejects IMF view that US tariffs will stay indefinitely, hit growth

IMF’s Article 4 consultation report on India The Indian government has expressed its disagreement with the IMF staff’s ‘baseline’ assumption that the 50 per cent US tariffs on its goods......

Yamaha Gears Up for India's E2W Race With 2 Models

Yamaha expects its first EVs to hit showrooms by the last quarter of FY26 (January - March), once network readiness is complete. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational......

8 Of India's Oldest Companies

Which were India's first companies that still exist today? Many trace their origins to over a century back. These venerable organisations are business entities. But they chronicle the beginnings of......

Stranger Things 5 Review: Spectacular

Those who have not watched earlier seasons of Stranger Things would be baffled by it, but then the finale is meant for fans who understand the themes and remember its mythology, observes Deepa......

What Made Bappi Lahiri Such A Rage

Bappi Lahiri realised disco was a winning ticket and escalated his game with several more dancefloor perennials.Soon, every film producer and music director in town was down with disco fever.On......

True Stars Never Die

'I have always broken my image every time I went on screen. I don't know what it means to be a Greek God but people used to call me one.' IMAGE: Dharmendra with Sharmila Tagore in Satyakam. When......

Veteran actor Asrani passes away

Veteran actor Asrani, who cemented a special place in the hearts of audiences through his portrayal of the eccentric jailer in Sholay and best known for his comic roles, passed away in a hospital......

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer.But Helen was raring to step out of......

Mohit Sharma calls it quits days before IPL auction!

IMAGE: Mohit Sharma featured in 26 ODIs and 8 T20Is during a career spanning around 12 years. Photograph: ANI Photo Veteran India pacer Mohit Sharma on Wednesday announced his retirement from all......

Star Indian discus thrower banned for doping offence

IMAGE: Seema Punia's last major competition was the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023 where she won a bronze medal. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Former Asian Games gold-winning discus thrower......

Gautam Gambhir is going nowhere

IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir will continue as India's Head Coach. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir will continue in role in all three formats, a Board of Control for......

Joe Root Smashes First Test Century Down Under

IMAGE: England's Joe Root celebrates after completing his century. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters Joe Root’s Australian hoodoo is over. The England batter scored his first Test century in......

Hyderabad, are you ready for Messi?

Messi confirms Hyderabad stop on GOAT Tour IMAGE: Lionel Messi's pan India tour commences on December 13. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Football maestro Lionel Messi officially confirmed that......