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Maha: Streets wear deserted look on 1st weekend lockdown

Maha: Streets wear deserted look on 1st weekend lockdown

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

The first weekend lockdown in the state began at 8 pm on Friday and it will continue till 7 am on Monday.

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

"Dialogue is the only solution to the ongoing crisis in Manipur," Shah said.

The Flotsam Of War

The Flotsam Of War

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Following Russia's retreat from areas around the Ukrainian capital, signs of normal life have returned to Kyiv, with residents taking advantage of shortened curfew hours, businesses reopening, and foreign countries returning their diplomats.

India receives 1st consignment of 1.5 lakh Sputnik V vaccine doses from Russia

India receives 1st consignment of 1.5 lakh Sputnik V vaccine doses from Russia

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Sputnik V is the third vaccine India has given the go-ahead to after 'Covishield', developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca and 'Covaxin', the indigenous vaccine manufactured by Bharat Biotech. Covishield is manufactured by the Serum Institute of India.

Sonia, Rahul in Cong's 1st list of 15 candidates for LS polls

Sonia, Rahul in Cong's 1st list of 15 candidates for LS polls

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The announcement put an end to speculation that Sonia Gandhi may not contest in the upcoming polls due to health reasons and the party's newly appointed general secretary in-charge (East UP) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra may be fielded from her constituency.

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Most politicians and even non-politicians have been honoured because of what they were purported to be electorally worth for the ruling party of their time, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Karnataka BJP snubs 7 MLAs in 2nd list, no Shettar

Karnataka BJP snubs 7 MLAs in 2nd list, no Shettar

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The list does not include Jagadish Shettar who met BJP president J P Nadda earlier in the day to stake his claim to contest from his Hubli-Dharwad Central constituency.

Manipur twin murder: Tribal bodies call for bandh against CBI arrest of 4

Manipur twin murder: Tribal bodies call for bandh against CBI arrest of 4

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The four, including the wife of the main accused, were taken 'outside the state' by a special flight, Singh said.

SC asks Manipur govt to file updated status report on violence

SC asks Manipur govt to file updated status report on violence

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Asking Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the state government, to file an updated status report, the bench said, "It should have details like rehabilitation camps, law and order and recovery of arms."

Charles III to be crowned King today

Charles III to be crowned King today

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Charles will be crowned the King of the United Kingdom amid spectacular pomp and pageantry at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday in a solemn religious ceremony that dates back almost a thousand years.

Drugs worth over Rs 1,610 cr seized by Assam Rifles in Manipur since July 2022

Drugs worth over Rs 1,610 cr seized by Assam Rifles in Manipur since July 2022

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

However, official sources said the Assam Rifles -- a border guarding force -- primary mandate or task is not drug law enforcement.

Amit Shah orders strict action against perpetrators of Manipur violence

Amit Shah orders strict action against perpetrators of Manipur violence

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday directed strict action against the perpetrators of violence in Manipur and assured the state complete support from the Centre in ensuring lasting peace.

Hathras victim's family says fight for justice will continue

Hathras victim's family says fight for justice will continue

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Lawyer Seema Kushwaha, who is representing the Dalit woman's family, said on Thursday that they will challenge the verdict in the high court.

Barad is 2nd Gujarat Congress MLA to join BJP in 2 days

Barad is 2nd Gujarat Congress MLA to join BJP in 2 days

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

In another jolt to the opposition Congress for the second day in a row ahead of the Gujarat assembly polls, senior MLA Bhagwan Barad on Wednesday resigned as a legislator and primary member and is set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Rohith's suicide: SC/ST teachers to go on hunger strike

Rohith's suicide: SC/ST teachers to go on hunger strike

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The SC and ST Teachers Forum said in a statement that its members would go on a hunger strike from Thursday to press for the resignation of VC Appa Rao and the interim VC 'in order to resume academic and administrative activities'.

Manipur violence: Govt issues shoot at sight orders; 55 Army columns deployed

Manipur violence: Govt issues shoot at sight orders; 55 Army columns deployed

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Army and Assam Rifles were requisitioned in the night, and along with the state police, the forces arrested the violence by the morning, the spokesperson said.

Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

Messi shortlisted for FIFA Best Men's Player award

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, who won the 2022 Ballon d'Or award, is also in the shortlist.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Fresh violence in Manipur, 3 detained; Army rushes to spot

Fresh violence in Manipur, 3 detained; Army rushes to spot

Rediff.com23 May 2023

In fresh violence in Manipur, two houses were torched by a mob in Imphal East district after two armed miscreants forced people to shut their shops on Monday afternoon, police officials said.

Opposition did not allow discussion on Manipur: Modi

Opposition did not allow discussion on Manipur: Modi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'The opposition parties didn't want voting as it would have exposed the cracks in their alliance. They ran away from the House'

K'taka polls: Cong releases second list of 41 candidates, 3 defectors get nod

K'taka polls: Cong releases second list of 41 candidates, 3 defectors get nod

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

There is no mention of Kolar, the second seat from where senior party leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, wants to contest, in addition to Varuna, where his name is already cleared.

North Korea locks down city over 1st suspected Covid case

North Korea locks down city over 1st suspected Covid case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

The Kaesong lockdown is the first such known measure taken in a North Korean city to stem the pandemic.

Manufacturing activities hit 3-month high in Mar

Manufacturing activities hit 3-month high in Mar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Manufacturing activities in India touched a three-month high in March boosted by faster expansions in new orders and output amid demand resilience and easing of cost pressures, according to a monthly survey. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from 55.3 in February to 56.4 in March, signalling the strongest improvement in operating conditions in 2023 so far. The March PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 21st straight month.

SC directs Centre, Manipur govt on security, relief and rehabilitation efforts

SC directs Centre, Manipur govt on security, relief and rehabilitation efforts

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The apex court ordered adequate steps to be taken for protecting places of worship.

Ajay Banga poised to become World Bank chief unopposed

Ajay Banga poised to become World Bank chief unopposed

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Indian-American business leader Ajay Banga is poised to become the next President of the World Bank after the nomination period closed and no country proposed an alternate candidate for the prestigious post. In February, President Joe Biden announced that the US would be nominating Banga to lead the World Bank because he is "well equipped" to lead the global institution at "this critical moment in history." The World Bank on Wednesday closed a month-long window for nominations for its next president, with no alternatives announced to 63-year-old Banga.

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Shivakumar has got the all-important Major and Medium Irrigation and Bengaluru City Development, including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bangalore Development Authority, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited.

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Ban Baaja Baraat

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship.

What transpired at the 1st board meet under new RBI guv

What transpired at the 1st board meet under new RBI guv

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The board deliberated on the governance framework of the RBI and it was decided that the matter needs further examination

Manipur: Shops shut, people asked to stay indoors after fresh violence

Manipur: Shops shut, people asked to stay indoors after fresh violence

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Business establishments remained closed on Tuesday morning and people were asked by security personnel to remain indoors through the public address system in New Chekon area of Imphal East district, where a mob torched two houses after four armed people, including a former MLA, forced people to shut their shops on Monday.

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

One hopes in his next term, Narendra Modi will take up the mission of inculcating respect for following rules in Indians as a mission. Therein lies the chance for India to become a developed country, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Congress reforms: 50% tickets to those below 50 yrs of age

Congress reforms: 50% tickets to those below 50 yrs of age

Rediff.com15 May 2022

The bold decisions are part of the Congress 'Nav Sankalp' declaration that was adopted at the end of the three-day 'Chintan Shivir in Udaipur, indicating that the party has chosen to put its weight behind the young leadership after a prolonged old-versus-new tussle.

'Biren Singh's BJP government is playing with fire in Manipur'

'Biren Singh's BJP government is playing with fire in Manipur'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Had it not been for the complicity of the state and Biren Singh's leadership, these riots would not have spread this far and for so long.'

FIFA women's WC: Japan, US score easy wins

FIFA women's WC: Japan, US score easy wins

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the FIFA women's World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

Parl panel head bats for keeping tribals out of UCC ambit

Parl panel head bats for keeping tribals out of UCC ambit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Uniform Civil Code is aimed at replacing personal laws based on religions, customs, and traditions with one common law for everyone irrespective of religion, caste, creed, sexual orientation, and gender. Personal laws and laws related to inheritance, adoption and succession are likely to be covered by a common code.

Chinese doctor who 1st warned about coronavirus outbreak dies

Chinese doctor who 1st warned about coronavirus outbreak dies

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

He was the first to report about the virus way back in December last year when it first emerged in Wuhan, the provincial capital of China's central Hubei province.

World Cup: Leading light Mbappe back on his favourite stage

World Cup: Leading light Mbappe back on his favourite stage

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

A goal, an assist and an all-round performance filled with menace from Kylian Mbappe was enough to help France to an emphatic win that left them top of Group D.

SC to hear on July 3 NGO's plea seeking Army protection for Kukis

SC to hear on July 3 NGO's plea seeking Army protection for Kukis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra will be hearing the petition filed by NGO Manipur Tribal Forum.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be held on Sep 19 in London

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be held on Sep 19 in London

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Prior to the state funeral, the late British monarch will lie-in-state at Westminster Hall nearby for four days to allow the public to pay their respects.

Will build China into great wall of steel, vows Xi in first speech of 3rd term

Will build China into great wall of steel, vows Xi in first speech of 3rd term

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

President Xi Jinping on Monday vowed to build China's military into a "Great Wall of steel" to protect its sovereignty and developmental interests as he sought a bigger role for Beijing in global affairs, days after brokering a Saudi Arabia-Iran detente, regarded as a diplomatic coup.

Word Cloud: President Kovind's final address to the nation

Word Cloud: President Kovind's final address to the nation

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Word cloud of outgoing President Ram Nath Koinvd's speech in Central Hall of Parliament building in New Delhi.