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Video: Under construction bridge collapses in Bihar

Video: Under construction bridge collapses in Bihar

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

A portion of a bridge that was built across the Burhi Gandak River in Sahebpur Kamal of Bihar's Begusarai district collapsed and fell into the river, but no casualty was reported.

Ram Temple Work In Full Swing In Ayodhya

Ram Temple Work In Full Swing In Ayodhya

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

A man touches the place where the idol of Lord Ram will be placed.

Test cricket closest synergy that you can find to life: Ashwin

Test cricket closest synergy that you can find to life: Ashwin

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'Today is a hugely emotional moment for a man who is sitting back in Chennai.'

Ayodhya station revamped: Airport-like facilities, temple-inspired design

Ayodhya station revamped: Airport-like facilities, temple-inspired design

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

A senior RITES official said the new station building comes equipped with many modern facilities that passengers usually get at an airport, but the architecture of its facade "embraces tradition" in a nod to the upcoming Ram temple.

Campaigning ends for first phase of Lok Sabha polls

Campaigning ends for first phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Campaigning ended on Wednesday evening for 102 Lok Sabha seats across 21 states and Union territories which will go to polls in the first phase on April 19 with top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance and the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) making a last-gasp effort to woo voters.

Making Lord Shiva's Love Story Look Divine

Making Lord Shiva's Love Story Look Divine

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Colors TV's new show Shiv Shakti: Tap Tyag Tandav tells the story of love between Lord Shiva and Parvati/ Shakti.

Mumbai hoarding collapse: Toll rises to 14, rescue ops on

Mumbai hoarding collapse: Toll rises to 14, rescue ops on

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The 100-foot-tall illegal billboard fell at a petrol pump in Ghatkopar during dust storms and unseasonal rains that lashed Mumbai on Monday.

Ayodhya: Before The Gates Open

Ayodhya: Before The Gates Open

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures scenes from Ayodhya hours before the pran prathishta ceremony.

Ram Lalla consecrated at Ayodhya temple, Modi says 'extraordinary moment'

Ram Lalla consecrated at Ayodhya temple, Modi says 'extraordinary moment'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The new Ram Lalla idol was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on Monday, an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and watched by lakhs of people on television at their homes and in temples across the country.

Ram temple decked up with 'rich stocks' of flowers, diyas

Ram temple decked up with 'rich stocks' of flowers, diyas

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The source said decorative lights used for outer illumination are themed on diya, so as to give a traditional look and highlight the ornate elements of the temple.

'There's concrete proof of corporate-political nexus'

'There's concrete proof of corporate-political nexus'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

'Isn't it obvious? Do you have a doubt? There is so much data that shows that there is quid pro quo.' 'There are many instances of donations being given after the raids, donations being given before the award of a contract and many other permutations and combinations.'

Ram temple replicas a hit in India, abroad even before consecration

Ram temple replicas a hit in India, abroad even before consecration

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

In addition to these temple models, metallic rings, lockets and other cloth items bearing Lord Ram's name are flying off the shelves in Ayodhya, according to shopkeepers.

Swaraj identifies three pillars for deeper ties with Egypt

Swaraj identifies three pillars for deeper ties with Egypt

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who held extensive talks with Egyptian leadership on Monday, proposed to step up exchange of information and coordination to combat terrorism, both at the regional as well as global level

Budget hits sweet spot, says Modi, highlighting Rs 11.11L cr expenditure

Budget hits sweet spot, says Modi, highlighting Rs 11.11L cr expenditure

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the interim Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman offers the "guarantee" of strengthening the foundation of a developed India and carries the "confidence of continuity".

Stereotyped: What SC said about Gujarat's remission order

Stereotyped: What SC said about Gujarat's remission order

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Supreme Court judgement pronounced on Monday quashing the Gujarat government's decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in the case of gang-rape of Bilkis Bano and murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 riots in the state, said the orders were "stereotyped".

India vs Australia: Key head-to-head battles to watch out for

India vs Australia: Key head-to-head battles to watch out for

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The stage is set for another blockbuster India vs Australia ICC final. The two powerhouses of cricket are chasing a historic win on Sunday.

BJP manifesto promises to 'maintain peace in Northeast'

BJP manifesto promises to 'maintain peace in Northeast'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

In its election manifesto -- 'Sankalp Patra' -- the Bharatiya Janata Party has vowed to implement the Union Civil Code (UCC), maintain peace in the Northeast, among other key poll promises.

Be ready to go to jail: Kejriwal as AAP gets national tag

Be ready to go to jail: Kejriwal as AAP gets national tag

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Describing the AAP's newly-acquired status of a national party in a short span of 10 years as a "miraculous and incredible" achievement, Kejriwal said it brings with it a huge responsibility as well.

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Facing opposition fire for exit polls allegedly being used for stock market manipulation, Axis My India's chief Pradeep Gupta has said he is open to facing all kinds of investigations and it would help do business in a much better way if the government frames specific regulations for pollsters.

'Economy Is Not Creating Enough Jobs'

'Economy Is Not Creating Enough Jobs'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'The policy focus of the government should have been on creating more good quality jobs but that was not their focus.'

Charminar damaged as chunk of pillar falls off

Charminar damaged as chunk of pillar falls off

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The official said the piece of the lime stucco work probably got detached from the granite slab as it could not stick properly with the previous one and fell off.

'I am a bit fat and...'

'I am a bit fat and...'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Mitchell Marsh won the prestigious Allan Border Medal at the 2024 Australian Cricket Awards

Ayodhya Ram temple to be ready by September this year: Official

Ayodhya Ram temple to be ready by September this year: Official

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

The construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya is likely to be completed months before the deadline, an office bearer of the Sriram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust said.

Military strength, capabilities must to prevent wars: Army chief

Military strength, capabilities must to prevent wars: Army chief

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Addressing an event in New Delhi, Gen Pande also said the recent global developments have underscored that the security of the nation can neither be outsourced nor be dependent on the largesse of others.

Judiciary must be allowed to interpret Constitution: SC judge Kohli

Judiciary must be allowed to interpret Constitution: SC judge Kohli

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

It is equally essential to recognise the judiciary's role in the constitutional dialogue as it acts like a safety valve for fostering our democratic values, she said.

5 All-Rounders Who'll Steal the World Cup Spotlight

5 All-Rounders Who'll Steal the World Cup Spotlight

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

From India's Hardik Pandya to Australia's Mitchell Marsh, and Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, let's dive into the profiles of these remarkable talents who are poised to shine on the grand stage of the World Cup.

After BJY, Cong to hold Bharat Nyay Yatra from Manipur to Mumbai

After BJY, Cong to hold Bharat Nyay Yatra from Manipur to Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The Bharat Nyay Yatra will be mostly covered by bus along with short stretches of walking.

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

For someone who is such an indefatigable litigant, what is stopping Mr Saxena from using the law to depose Mr Kejriwal? Maybe we will get the answer after May 25, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Consecration at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, no darshan on 20-21

Consecration at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, no darshan on 20-21

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

General secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai on Monday announced that the idol of Lord Ram will be placed at its position at the 'garbh griha' of the temple on January 18 and Pran Pratishtha will take place at 12.20 pm on January 22.

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

BCCI likely to help Nepal teams get game exposure and training in India

BCCI likely to help Nepal teams get game exposure and training in India

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Having been a pillar of support for Afghanistan cricket for close to a decade now, the BCCI is set to extend infrastructure and exposure-related assistance to Nepal's talented players with the aim to maintain a robust cricketing eco-system in the South Asian region.

Ship That Crashed Into Bridge Had Indian Crew

Ship That Crashed Into Bridge Had Indian Crew

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Personnel onboard the ship were able to alert the Maryland department of transportation that they had lost control of their vessel. As a result, local authorities were able to close the bridge to traffic before the bridge was struck, which undoubtedly saved lives,' Biden said.

Will make Maldives free of foreign military presence: New Prez Muizzu

Will make Maldives free of foreign military presence: New Prez Muizzu

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Vouching for preserving its independence and sovereignty, Muizzu made a firm commitment to ensure that the Maldives remains "free of any foreign military presence."

Priyanka's Day Out With Nick-Malti

Priyanka's Day Out With Nick-Malti

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

It's family time for Priyanka Chopra in Liverpool, England, and the actor shows us what it's like.

Capitalism only solution to poverty, says Murthy

Capitalism only solution to poverty, says Murthy

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Capitalism, grounded in the twin pillars of a free market and entrepreneurship, is the singular solution to addressing the issue of poverty in India and any country, N R Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, said during a fireside chat moderated by Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of the brokerage platform Zerodha. "The government should function as a fair and transparent regulator. "On the entrepreneurs' side, they must recognise themselves as evangelists for capitalism.

Air India set to receive new aircraft every six days in next 18 months: CEO Campbell Wilson

Air India set to receive new aircraft every six days in next 18 months: CEO Campbell Wilson

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Air India has ordered 470 aircraft to serve the Indian economy and is set to receive a new aircraft every six days over the next 18 months, CEO and MD Campbell Wilson said on Friday. He was speaking at the 67th Assembly of Presidents of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines here. "We have new aircraft, we are recruiting many, many new crew and staff, improving the training regime and there is more work to do and we are making good progress," he said.

Behold! The architectural marvel of Ayodhya temple

Behold! The architectural marvel of Ayodhya temple

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

A new landmark of India -- both structural and spiritual -- rises on Ayodhya's horizon on Monday as a new-age architectural marvel of elegant sandstones, diligently carved by craftspeople with dedication and devotion to Lord Ram.

Mahua was forced to appear before Ethics panel, but Bidhuri...: Cong leader

Mahua was forced to appear before Ethics panel, but Bidhuri...: Cong leader

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Bidhuri, the BJP MP from South Delhi, had faced strong criticism over his "derogatory" comments against Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali in the Lok Sabha.

Ram's Footprint Over South East Asia

Ram's Footprint Over South East Asia

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Even those who are the supporters of India's 'cultural nationalism' seems to be unaware of the footprint of Shri Ram in South East Asia, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Markets started building on NDA's win since Dec'

'Markets started building on NDA's win since Dec'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'Rather than taking a very short-term view on the markets, equity investing should be premised on longer term growth opportunities.'