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Ferry sinks off Mumbai coast as Navy boat rams it; 13 killed, 99 rescued

Thirteen persons died and 99 others were rescued after a Navy craft crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, the Navy said. IMAGE: Indian Coast Guard rescued 80 passengers after a......

Will quit if it makes LoP happy but....: Shah clarifies on Ambedkar remark

Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of twisting facts and distorting his comments on BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha, asserting that it launched the malicious campaign after......

How IAF plans to strengthen 'depleted' squadron

The number of Indian Air Force fighter squadrons has reduced in recent years due to phasing out of ageing variants of the MiG-21, the MiG-23 and the MiG-27 aircraft, and the "shortage" is being......

Won't allow Lankan soil to be used against India: Prez Disanayaka

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka on Monday categorically conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the island nation will not allow its territory to be used against India's security......

Jihadists Are A Major Threat To Israel'

'Israel would make Iran and its proxies pay. They, along with Qatar, fund terror all over the world.' IMAGE: Israeli soldiers during the Israel defense forces' ground operation in the Gaza Strip,......

Low Wages A Corporate Risk: CEA

'Not paying workers enough will end up being self-destructive or harmful for the corporate sector itself.' IMAGE: Chief Economic Adviser Dr V Anantha Nageswaran addresses the Assocham: Bharat @100......

Strong order book to stand defence major Bharat Electronics in good stead

A robust margin performance in the September quarter (Q2FY25) led to a 12 per cent rise in the stock of defence major Bharat Electronics (BEL). While the stock has given up most of those gains in......

Prosperity Is Not India's Birth Right

If growth reverts to the pre-Covid level, a lot of people may have to temper their rosy optimism, points out Debashis Basu. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com What seemed like a......

'1st Film I Watched After Becoming PM'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Vikrant Massey/Instagram Vikrant Massey described attending the screening of The Sabarmati Report with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the 'highest point' of his career,......

PKL: Nitesh, Amir propel Thalaivas to victory over Warriorz

IMAGE: Action from the Pro Kabaddi League match between Tamil Thalaivas and Bengal Warriorz in Pune. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi / X Moein Shafaghi and Himanshu dished out superb performances as Tamil......

Santosh Trophy: Odisha stun Goa, Delhi dominate

IMAGE: Rahul Mukhi (60th minute) and Kartik Hantal (64th) struck in the second half. Photograph: Kind Courtesy AIFF/X Odisha stunned former champions Goa 2-0 while Delhi continued their......

Rahul spells out his mantra for success in Australia

'You have to respect if the ball's moving, you have to give it to the fast bowlers and just soak in that pressure and wait for your time to score runs.' IMAGE: K L Rahul celebrates his 50 on Day 4......

Gabba Test headed for a draw?

IMAGE: Play on Day 3 of the 3rd Test at The Gabba was interrupted with intermittent rain on Monday. Photograph: ICC/X The Bureau of Meteorology of Australia has reported on Monday that there are......

I can't find a solution: Gaurdiola after latest loss

'I don't have a defence. I'm the boss, I'm the manager and I'm not good enough' 'I have to find a solution and I don't find a solution. It is as simple as that. I am not doing well' IMAGE: Man......

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