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'Himalayan nations should set up a Himalayan authority'

'Himalayan nations should set up a Himalayan authority'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Veteran Congress leader Karan Singh has called for the establishment of a Himalayan authority involving all Himalayan nations, including India, Pakistan, and Nepal, to protect the fragile mountain range from destruction. He also criticised the four-laning of highways in Uttarakhand's Char Dham region, deeming it "reprehensible" due to its environmental impact. His appeal comes as Nepal grapples with devastating flash floods, highlighting the region's vulnerability.

FULL TEXT: President Murmu's address to the nation on eve of 80th I-Day

FULL TEXT: President Murmu's address to the nation on eve of 80th I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

In her address to the nation on the eve of the country's 80th Independence Day, the president stressed that just as government and society remain united to ensure national security, everyone must contribute through joint and concerted efforts to safeguard the present and future of students.

Punching up! Now SUV capability for only 5.59 lakh!

Punching up! Now SUV capability for only 5.59 lakh!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The New Tata Punch is a fantastic deal for first-time buyers. You get SUV capabilities and premium features like Clima Touch Automatic Temperature Control, an integrated air purifier, and rain-sensing wipers, says Rajesh Karkera.

EV Adoption Rises As West Asia Crisis Makes Fuel Costly

EV Adoption Rises As West Asia Crisis Makes Fuel Costly

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Fuel prices have risen by about Rs 7.5 per litre since May 15, as global crude oil prices surged due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia and supply concerns around the Strait of Hormuz.

Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal appointed chief secretary of Suvendu govt

Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal appointed chief secretary of Suvendu govt

Rediff.com12 May 2026

West Bengal's appointment of Manoj Agarwal, the former Chief Electoral Officer, as the new Chief Secretary has ignited a political firestorm, raising concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the state's electoral processes.

Eleven Arrested in J&K Drug Busts: Heroin Seized

Eleven Arrested in J&K Drug Busts: Heroin Seized

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir police arrested eleven drug peddlers and seized heroin in separate operations across Udhampur, Poonch, Doda, and Kathua districts.

Football games postponed in Mexico after cartel leader's death sparks violence

Football games postponed in Mexico after cartel leader's death sparks violence

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Several soccer games in Mexico were postponed due to violence following a military operation and the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El Mencho."

The Small SUV That Packs A Punch And Acts Like a Giant

The Small SUV That Packs A Punch And Acts Like a Giant

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Don't let the subcompact label fool you, the Tata Punch is a real SUV at heart, warns Rajesh Karkera.

'El Mencho', Mexico's most wanted drug lord killed in military raid

'El Mencho', Mexico's most wanted drug lord killed in military raid

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Mexico is facing widespread violence and travel advisories after the death of drug lord 'El Mencho,' the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a military operation.

'Have Muslims Faced Problems In Maharashtra?'

'Have Muslims Faced Problems In Maharashtra?'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

'We have given riot-free Maharashtra in our 18-month rule.'

Bihar polls: Tejashwi's stronghold faces BJP challenge

Bihar polls: Tejashwi's stronghold faces BJP challenge

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Raghopur assembly constituency in Bihar prepares for a high-stakes election where voters may be deciding the next chief minister. Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD's CM candidate, seeks a third term, facing a strong challenge from BJP's Satish Kumar.

Auto industry turns on heat over ICE ban, wants ban deferred

Auto industry turns on heat over ICE ban, wants ban deferred

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Siam argues that a 2040 ban could destabilise ongoing and future investments and threaten millions of jobs in the automotive value chain.

Mandi cloudburst toll rises to 14, search on for 31 missing

Mandi cloudburst toll rises to 14, search on for 31 missing

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

The death toll from cloudburst and flash flood-related incidents in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh has risen to 14, with a search underway for 31 missing individuals. Extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and livestock has been reported across the district.

Covid waves slow down FY22 highway construction

Covid waves slow down FY22 highway construction

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

If 2019-20 (FY20) was an unusual year for highway construction in India, with the pace of work slowing down for the first time since the Narendra Modi government assumed power in 2014, largely due to the general elections in May and liquidity crunch, the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020-21 (FY21) only made matters worse with lockdowns and labour unavailability. The pace of highway construction in 2021-22 (FY22) has not been able to bulldoze the pandemic barriers in a year marred by two Covid-19 waves - the second at the start of the fiscal year, the third towards the close. With localised lockdowns and restrictions on mobility, highway construction growth in the country has now fallen to a five-year low.

PBKS face combination dilemma against confident KKR

PBKS face combination dilemma against confident KKR

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

If Punjab goes for a flat deck, there is no guarantee that the bowling unit can defend anything in the 220 range, especially when KKR have the likes of Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, and Venkatesh Iyer in their ranks.

8-month-old baby among 4 Indian-origin persons abducted in US

8-month-old baby among 4 Indian-origin persons abducted in US

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Police have described the suspect as being armed and dangerous.

62 toll plazas on national highways, expressways closed

62 toll plazas on national highways, expressways closed

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

A webportal has been launched with information concerning toll plazas on national highways and expressways

Will Nirmalaji Be Generous To Bihar?

Will Nirmalaji Be Generous To Bihar?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

If it was Andhra Pradesh last Budget, it's poll-bound Bihar that has now turned to Centre with a list of demands. How the NDA government is delivering on promises.

Ban 2: No more Chinese firms in highway projects

Ban 2: No more Chinese firms in highway projects

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

India will not allow Chinese companies to participate in highway projects, including those through joint ventures, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday amid the border standoff with China. Gadakri also said the government will ensure that Chinese investors are not entertained in various sectors like the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Abducted California Sikh family, including baby, found dead

Abducted California Sikh family, including baby, found dead

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The family, originally from Harsi Pind in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, was kidnapped at a business in Merced County, California, on Monday.

About 60% polling in 6th phase of LS polls; Anantnag breaks 40-yr record

About 60% polling in 6th phase of LS polls; Anantnag breaks 40-yr record

Rediff.com25 May 2024

An approximate voter turnout of 59.06 per cent was recorded in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday in 58 constituencies across six states and two Union territories with the polling percentage in the Jangal Mahal region of West Bengal touching 78.19.

Internet snapped in Haryana town over fear of 'communal tension'

Internet snapped in Haryana town over fear of 'communal tension'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The restrictions "shall remain in force with effect from February 26 to February 28, 2023 (23:59 hrs)," according to an official order.

Violence in Sandeshkhali rocks last phase of LS polls in Bengal

Violence in Sandeshkhali rocks last phase of LS polls in Bengal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Widespread violence between supporters of the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party over alleged electoral malpractices in strife-torn Sandeshkhali marred the final phase of Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal on Saturday, resulting in injuries to a number of people.

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The marathon polling process to elect the 18th Lok Sabha ended on Saturday with the seventh phase of elections witnessing an approximate voter turnout of 62.36 per cent, amid clashes between Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party supporters in Sandeshkhali and some other parts of West Bengal.

Suspect in killing of California Sikh family worked for them once

Suspect in killing of California Sikh family worked for them once

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The suspect in the killing of an Indian-origin Sikh family, including an eight-month-old baby girl, had once worked for the family's trucking business and had a longstanding dispute with them that got 'pretty nasty' and culminated in an act of senseless killing, authorities and a relative said.

IPO activity to see spillover effect from mid, smallcap weakness: Analysts

IPO activity to see spillover effect from mid, smallcap weakness: Analysts

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The ongoing weakness in the broader equity market is likely to weigh on primary market investor participation ahead, which has already begun showing signs of fatigue, analysts said. The spillover effect, they say, will continue as long as the midcap and smallcap segments remain volatile. "The effect will be felt in the IPO market. The subscription levels have come down in the last few days and recent 4-5 IPOs have not done well.

Capex by central public sector enterprises at 42% of FY24 target

Capex by central public sector enterprises at 42% of FY24 target

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Capital expenditure (capex) by 54 large central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) and five departmental arms with an annual capex target of Rs 100 crore and above has reached around 42.5 per cent of their annual target of about Rs 7.33 trillion in this financial year so far, a senior official from the Ministry of Finance told Business Standard. "The Centre is pushing the big public undertakings in the infrastructure and refinery sector to achieve 90 per cent of their target by the end of the third quarter," he said. The capex by this group of CPSEs stands at around Rs 3.1 trillion in the April-August period so far.

Police seize Rs 362 cr worth of heroin from container near Mumbai

Police seize Rs 362 cr worth of heroin from container near Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The DGP said after concealing the contraband, the accused persons had meticulously welded the door border and repainted it.

Mahindra launches Bolero variant at Rs 6.59 lakh

Mahindra launches Bolero variant at Rs 6.59 lakh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

This new compact SUV is offered in SLE, SLX and ZLX variants

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The Northern Railways said it has cancelled around 17 trains and diverted around 12 others, while traffic has been suspended at four locations due to waterlogging.

'We're going to bring these kids home'

'We're going to bring these kids home'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'I would put my hand in the ground and have a little listen to what the mountain was doing.' 'Actually, it was still collapsing.' 'And there was a very real possibility that at some stage, without warning, the collapse could continue -- and continue across us, the people who were doing the rescue and also across to the men on the other side, who were being rescued.'

Turning Point: Ashwin's Royal Knock

Turning Point: Ashwin's Royal Knock

Rediff.com21 May 2022

As a result of Ashwin's all-round show, the Royals, second ranked team in the points table, will face Gujarat Titans at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on May 24 with both teams having two chances at making the final.

Farmers' stir: Central forces deployed in Karnal; internet shut

Farmers' stir: Central forces deployed in Karnal; internet shut

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The Haryana government, which had earlier ordered suspension of mobile Internet services in Karnal from Monday 12.30 pm to Tuesday midnight, decided to suspend these services in four adjoining districts as well.

Investors cheer Sitharaman's Budget; Sensex surges 848 points

Investors cheer Sitharaman's Budget; Sensex surges 848 points

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, zooming 7.57 per cent, followed by Sun Pharma, IndusInd Bank, L&T, ITC and HCL Tech.

2nd Covid wave triggers downward re-rating for infra sector

2nd Covid wave triggers downward re-rating for infra sector

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Developers grappling with labour shortage and getting construction material to sites could be among a list of problems.

Rolex Rings IPO oversubscribed 130 times on last day

Rolex Rings IPO oversubscribed 130 times on last day

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The institutional portion was subscribed 143 times, the wealthy investor portion by 360 times and the retail investor portion by 24.5 times.

63 clauses of Motor Vehicles Act likely to be implemented from Sep 1: Gadkari

63 clauses of Motor Vehicles Act likely to be implemented from Sep 1: Gadkari

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

These clauses deal with penalties, licences, registration and National Transport Policy, among others.

Snowfall in Kashmir Valley, road, air links snapped

Snowfall in Kashmir Valley, road, air links snapped

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The snowfall started during the night at most places and early in the morning at few places, the officials said. They said while some areas in north Kashmir received light snowfall, most areas in central and south Kashmir experienced moderate snowfall.

10th time running, RBI leaves key policy rates unchanged

10th time running, RBI leaves key policy rates unchanged

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4 per cent and decided to continue with its accommodative stance against the backdrop of an elevated level of inflation.

Govt likely to miss capex target for FY 21-22

Govt likely to miss capex target for FY 21-22

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Only 80.6 per cent of the Rs 6-trillion allocation has been spent by February, data from the Controller General of Accounts shows.