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Footballer's assist helps COVID-struck Manipur breathe

Footballer's assist helps COVID-struck Manipur breathe

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Renedy appealed to everyone to come forward and ensure that the northeastern state does not face the same trouble as the country's metro cities witnessed.

2 women officers to operate choppers from warships

2 women officers to operate choppers from warships

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and SLt Riti Singh would, in effect, be the first set of women airborne tacticians in India who would operate from the deck of warships.

Chinese, Indian troops start 'synchronised' disengagement in Ladakh

Chinese, Indian troops start 'synchronised' disengagement in Ladakh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

There was no comment from the Indian side on the statement made by the Chinese defence ministry spokesperson Colonel Wu Qian, and carried by China's official media.

'India is grateful to have heroes like you'

'India is grateful to have heroes like you'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

'Vaccinate as soon as you can please. Stay safe,' the India cricket captain said after the jab.

Investors lose over Rs 5.82 lakh cr in 3 sessions

Investors lose over Rs 5.82 lakh cr in 3 sessions

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Investors' wealth has tumbled by over Rs 5.82 lakh crore in three days of market decline. Feeble global cues, foreign fund outflows and concerns over policy tightening by central banks have led to the selling pressure, experts said. Declining for the third straight session on Monday, the 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex nosedived 1,023.63 points or 1.75 per cent to close at 57,621.19. In three days, the benchmark has tanked 1,937.14 points.

IAF carries out night time patrol in eastern Ladakh

IAF carries out night time patrol in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The frequency of day and night operations by frontline fighter jets is a signal that India will continue to put pressure on China until the status quo ante is restored in all the areas in eastern Ladakh including Pangong Tso, Gogra and Hot Springs, government sources said.

Covid vax: Registration of 15-18-yr-olds to begin from Jan 1

Covid vax: Registration of 15-18-yr-olds to begin from Jan 1

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

CoWIN platform chief Dr R S Sharma said: "We've added an additional (10th) ID card for registration - the student ID card because some might not have Aadhaar or other identity cards."

Vardhan on what caused the Covid second wave

Vardhan on what caused the Covid second wave

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

While the coronavirus mutated and evolved, citizens let their guard down and all this led to a spike in cases, snowballing into the second wave, Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said.

CRPF lost 108 personnel to Covid, highest among central forces

CRPF lost 108 personnel to Covid, highest among central forces

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The CRPF has lost 108 personnel to COVID-19, the highest among the central forces that function under the command of the Union home ministry, according to data.

Investors lose over Rs 11.45 lakh cr in two days

Investors lose over Rs 11.45 lakh cr in two days

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Investors have lost a hefty Rs 11,45,267.43 crore in two days as the domestic equity market continued to face severe drubbing amid a global selloff. The BSE benchmark Sensex plunged 1,189.73 points or 2.09 per cent to close at 55,822.01 on Monday. During the day, it tanked 1,879.06 points to 55,132.68.

KL Rahul donates PPE hoods to CISF personnel

KL Rahul donates PPE hoods to CISF personnel

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Playing the Good Samaritan, India's batting star K L Rahul donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) hoods to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel posted at Bengaluru airport, to help them fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now get Covid vaccination certificate on WhatsApp 'within seconds'

Now get Covid vaccination certificate on WhatsApp 'within seconds'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Presently, people have to download their vaccination certificate by logging into the CoWin portal.

The Graves Of Ukraine

The Graves Of Ukraine

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Putin's War shifts from the area around Kyiv to eastern Ukraine. Death and Destruction are inevitable.

Virus invisible, but our corona warriors are invincible: PM

Virus invisible, but our corona warriors are invincible: PM

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Modi said that violence, abuse and rude behaviour against frontline workers is not acceptable

Asia Cup: Will India field this team against Pakistan?

Asia Cup: Will India field this team against Pakistan?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

It will be interesting to see who among the three -- Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda and Dinesh Karthik -- are picked for the two slots in the middle order.

India deploys troops with shoulder-fired missiles in Ladakh

India deploys troops with shoulder-fired missiles in Ladakh

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

These missiles have a range of two to five km and they are capable of bringing down low flying helicopters and aircraft, they added.

How states are preparing for Covid vaccine distribution

How states are preparing for Covid vaccine distribution

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Each state has its own weak areas that need attention. Some states have already identified the gaps and sought the Centre's help. Vinay Umarji, Ishita Ayan Dutt, Samreen Ahmad and Sohini Das report.

COVID-19 vaccines are 'Sanjivani' in fight against pandemic: Vardhan

COVID-19 vaccines are 'Sanjivani' in fight against pandemic: Vardhan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Thanking all, including doctors, nurses, healthcare staff, security personnel and journalists, who have been at the frontline in the fight against the pandemic, the minister said they ensured India reaches the stage when vaccine gets delivered to the people.

Some US officials trying to add fuel to fire: China on US gen's Ladakh remark

Some US officials trying to add fuel to fire: China on US gen's Ladakh remark

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Zhao said some US officials are trying to add fuel to the fire and pointing fingers.

India's vaccination drive completes 1 yr, Centre launches stamp

India's vaccination drive completes 1 yr, Centre launches stamp

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

According to health ministry officials, over 92 per cent of the adult population have received at least one dose while over 68 per cent have been fully vaccinated.

SEE: Mary Kom's son has a birthday surprise!

SEE: Mary Kom's son has a birthday surprise!

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The Delhi police made it a special birthday for Indian boxing legend MC Mary Kom's son Prince on Thursday.

What India needs to do to avert China-like Covid surge

What India needs to do to avert China-like Covid surge

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

"Provide enough infrastructure and money to carry out surveillance and set up a robust routine surveillance machinery for the country to monitor any and every infectious disease'

Precautionary dose will be same as first 2 shots: Govt

Precautionary dose will be same as first 2 shots: Govt

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Under the National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, more than 148 crore vaccine doses have been successfully administered.

Private hospitals start administering Covid boosters to all adults

Private hospitals start administering Covid boosters to all adults

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The age cap for the booster shot came at a time when another highly transmissible XE variant of the coronavirus is being reported.

Indian, Chinese troops disengage from PP15 in eastern Ladakh

Indian, Chinese troops disengage from PP15 in eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Indian and Chinese militaries on Monday moved back their frontline troops to the rear locations from the face-off site of Patrolling Point 15 in the Gogra-Hotsprings area in eastern Ladakh and dismantled temporary infrastructure there as part of a five-day disengagement process.

Australia confirm first tour of Pakistan in 24 years

Australia confirm first tour of Pakistan in 24 years

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Australia, who last toured Pakistan in 1998, will play three Tests, an equal number of one-day internationals and one T20 match between March 4 and April 5.

IAF scrambled jets after Chinese fighter plane flew close to LAC in June

IAF scrambled jets after Chinese fighter plane flew close to LAC in June

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

A Chinese Air Force aircraft flew very close to a friction point in the eastern Ladakh sector on the Line of Actual Control in the last week of June, after which the Indian Air Force responded swiftly as per standard operating procedures.

Maharashtra, Punjab, 3 other states witnessing Covid surge: Centre

Maharashtra, Punjab, 3 other states witnessing Covid surge: Centre

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat are reporting a surge in daily COVID-19 cases and the five states together account for 77.44 per cent of the new infections, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday.

India hits over 1 cr vaccinations in a day for 5th time

India hits over 1 cr vaccinations in a day for 5th time

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 86 crore.

Comorbidities proof must for 60+ to get booster, says NHA chief

Comorbidities proof must for 60+ to get booster, says NHA chief

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

The elderly population above 60 years of age with comorbidities who are eligible for COVID-19 'precautionary doses' will have to take a medical certificate to take the dose, informed chief executive officer of National Health Authority Dr RS Sharma

Induction of women fighter pilots into IAF made permanent

Induction of women fighter pilots into IAF made permanent

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The defence ministry has decided to convert the experimental scheme for induction of women fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force into a permanent one.

Booster only after 9-12 months from 2nd jab: Experts

Booster only after 9-12 months from 2nd jab: Experts

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

The gap between second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and the third, which is being called a 'precaution dose,' is likely to be nine to 12 months, official sources said on Sunday.

LAC row: India, China agree on 3-step disengagement plan

LAC row: India, China agree on 3-step disengagement plan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The disengagement plan was discussed between the two sides during the 8th Corps Commander-level talks which were held on November 6 in Chushul.

Investors richer by over Rs 3.10 lakh crore

Investors richer by over Rs 3.10 lakh crore

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The 30-share BSE benchmark jumped 533.74 points or 0.91 per cent to 59,299.32. During the day, it zoomed 783.24 points to 59,548.82.

Vaccinate us with Covishield, not Covaxin: Delhi docs

Vaccinate us with Covishield, not Covaxin: Delhi docs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

'The residents are a bit apprehensive about the lack of complete trial in case of Covaxin and might not participate in huge numbers thus defeating the purpose of vaccination. We request you to vaccinate us with Covishield which has completed all stages of trial before its roll-out'

How this EPL club is helping in COVID-19 battle

How this EPL club is helping in COVID-19 battle

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Crystal Palace's chefs will cook 900 meals a week for frontline healthcare workers and vulnerable families in south London during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Premier League club said on Monday. The food will be delivered to doctors and nurses in the National Health Service (NHS), elderly and vulnerable people forced to stay at home, impoverished families and the homeless.

Washington ruled out of WI T20Is, Kuldeep named as replacement

Washington ruled out of WI T20Is, Kuldeep named as replacement

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Washington will join Axar and KL Rahul at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for rehabilitation.

MHA to states: Provide security to healthcare workers

MHA to states: Provide security to healthcare workers

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla also flagged a few heinous instances of unruly behaviour by people where the families and relatives of medical professionals, suspected to have died due to COVID-19 infection, were prevented from performing the last rites of the deceased.

Over 1 cr Covid vaccine doses administered so far: Govt

Over 1 cr Covid vaccine doses administered so far: Govt

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Over one crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the country till now with the highest single-day vaccinations of more than 6 lakh jabs given on Thursday, the Union health ministry said on Friday.

Pvt centres allowed to charge up to Rs 150 above covid vaccine price

Pvt centres allowed to charge up to Rs 150 above covid vaccine price

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The centre informed that no fresh registration would be required for the precaution dose on the CoWIN.