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MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

Chandigarh to remain joint capital of Punjab-Haryana, says Khattar

Chandigarh to remain joint capital of Punjab-Haryana, says Khattar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

On a day the Punjab assembly passed a resolution seeking immediate transfer of Chandigarh to the state, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said the city will remain the joint capital of both states.

Lights back as Chandigarh power dept workers call off strike

Lights back as Chandigarh power dept workers call off strike

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Protesting employees of the city electricity department on Wednesday evening called off their strike while power supply has also been restored in the most parts of the city.

Babuta on Paris heartbreak: Felt like I had lost someone very close

Babuta on Paris heartbreak: Felt like I had lost someone very close

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Babuta zeroed in on the reason which led to him finishing fourth and says he will be more careful in upcoming competitions.

Ranji Trophy: HP's Kalsi hits maiden double century; UP fight back

Ranji Trophy: HP's Kalsi hits maiden double century; UP fight back

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Chandigarh civic polls: AAP wins big, BJP mayor loses

Chandigarh civic polls: AAP wins big, BJP mayor loses

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

New entrant Aam Aadmi Party has emerged as the leading party winning 13 of 35 wards so far as the counting of votes in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation polls is in progress here on Monday.

Before Buying Home, Consider This...

Before Buying Home, Consider This...

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'Consider your household's financial health and all your other goals.' 'Buying a house might seem like an urgent goal, but it is rarely the only one.'

Santosh Trophy returns to Hyderabad after 57 years!

Santosh Trophy returns to Hyderabad after 57 years!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Hyderabad will host the final rounds of the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy for the first time in 57 years, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Wednesday.

Cold wave grips north, east India; Srinagar shivers at minus 5.3 degrees C

Cold wave grips north, east India; Srinagar shivers at minus 5.3 degrees C

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

A cold wave has gripped many parts of north and east India, with Srinagar recording a minimum temperature of minus 5.3 degrees Celsius. Other areas experiencing below-freezing temperatures include Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Konibal, Qazigund, Kupwara, and Kokernag in Kashmir. Himachal Pradesh has issued an orange warning for severe cold wave conditions in several districts. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 5.9 degrees Celsius, while Faridkot in Punjab was the coldest in the region at 0 degrees Celsius. Extreme cold conditions also continued in parts of Rajasthan and Jharkhand. The Met office has forecast mainly dry weather until December 26, with the possibility of light snowfall in the higher reaches of Kashmir on the intervening night of December 21-22.

Farmer leader Dallewal's fast-unto-death enters Day 17, condition worsens

Farmer leader Dallewal's fast-unto-death enters Day 17, condition worsens

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Dallewal has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border since November 26 to press the Centre to accept demands including a legal guarantee to the MSP on crops.

Ranji Round-up: Mumbai, TN inch toward victory

Ranji Round-up: Mumbai, TN inch toward victory

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Round-up of the matches across various venues in the Ranji Trophy

Is This Diwali's Best Dressed Couple?

Is This Diwali's Best Dressed Couple?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Bollywood's divas looked fabulous this Diwali, adding so much glamour to the festive season. And standing next to their men gave them an extra glow.

Heavy security arrangements in place ahead of farmers' Delhi march

Heavy security arrangements in place ahead of farmers' Delhi march

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

A group of 101 farmers will march to Delhi on Friday from the Shambhu border protest site, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has said. The march will begin at 1 p.m. and the group will face heavy police and security presence. The farmers are demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support price of crops, a farm debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases and "justice" for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. The farmers have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces.

Badal shooter visited Golden Temple day before attack

Badal shooter visited Golden Temple day before attack

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Narain Singh Chaura, a former Khalistani terrorist, attempted to kill Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Chaura, who had been visiting the temple for two days, opened fire at Badal from close range but missed as he was overpowered by plainclothes policemen. The police have seized a 9 mm pistol from Chaura and are investigating whether any organization was behind the incident or if it was carried out to "gain sympathy".

S Africa returnee jumps home quarantine in Chandigarh, action ordered

S Africa returnee jumps home quarantine in Chandigarh, action ordered

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

A woman who returned to Chandigarh from South Africa two days ago allegedly broke home quarantine and went to a five-star hotel in Chandigarh, prompting the authorities on Friday to order strict action against her for violating COVID protocols for travellers.

Punjab assembly passes resolution for transfer of Chandigarh, BJP walks out

Punjab assembly passes resolution for transfer of Chandigarh, BJP walks out

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

In the past, the House has passed a number of resolutions urging the Central government to transfer Chandigarh to Punjab, Mann said.

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour

India to host maiden World Athletics Continental Tour

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar is one of the best facilities in the country and it has hosted several national championships and the Asian Championships in 2017 during which it had earned praise from the current World Athletics President Sebastian Coe.

Pak blames India for worsening smog in Lahore

Pak blames India for worsening smog in Lahore

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Toxic grey smog has sickened tens of thousands of people, mainly children and elderly people, since last month when the air quality started worsening in Lahore, the city bordering India.

SC orders medical aid for fasting farmer leader

SC orders medical aid for fasting farmer leader

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered immediate medical aid for farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite fast at the Punjab-Haryana border. The court also urged farmers to adopt the Gandhian way of protesting and to ensure that Dallewal's life is saved. The court has formed a high-powered committee to make recommendations to the stakeholders regarding the farmers' grievances.

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to The New York Times, Time and it is the number one film recommended by Barack Obama. The future certainly belongs to Payal Kapadia, asserts Aseem Chhabra.

'Want To Take Everybody's Ideas To Space'

'Want To Take Everybody's Ideas To Space'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'To access our satellite, you don't need any IQ test, you don't need to write an examination.' 'You can be a Class 1 student, an engineering student, a 60-year-old person, anybody can access our satellite.'

Haryana farmers block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP demands

Haryana farmers block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP demands

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The "MSP Dilao, Kisan Bachao mahapanchayat", called by Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni), was being held at a grain market in Pipli close to National Highway-44 which was blocked by farmers a few days ago demanding that the government procure sunflower seed at MSP.

Champions Trophy: 'India not travelling to Pakistan as things stand'

Champions Trophy: 'India not travelling to Pakistan as things stand'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'It is never BCCI's call whether to travel to Pakistan but Indian government's. Nothing changes on that front.'

Ranji: Mumbai back on top with easy win over Maharashtra

Ranji: Mumbai back on top with easy win over Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Defending champions Mumbai got their Ranji Trophy campaign back on track with an emphatic nine-wicket win over Maharashtra in their second group A league game in Mumbai on Monday, offsetting the heavy loss to Baroda in the opening game.

Over 80 flights receive bomb threats today

Over 80 flights receive bomb threats today

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

More than 80 domestic and international flights of various Indian airlines received bomb threats on Thursday, according to sources.

Cong calls meet of Himachal MLAs in Chandigarh amid poaching buzz

Cong calls meet of Himachal MLAs in Chandigarh amid poaching buzz

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

As trends indicated a comfortable win for the grand old party in Himachal Pradesh, Shukla said the party was happy that it is getting an opportunity to form the government in the state and asserted that the party will do everything to fulfill the 10 guarantees made to the people of the state and would provide better governance to people.

How Many Days Did Haryana Assembly Meet Every Year?

How Many Days Did Haryana Assembly Meet Every Year?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The outgoing Haryana assembly met for 72 sitting days over five years, or 14.4 days a year on average, against the national average of 23 days for state assemblies in the 2017 to 2023 period, according to an analysis by PRS Legislative Research.

Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

In Agartala, the Group A match between Mumbai and Tripura ended in a draw with the reigning champions earning three points by virtue of the first-innings lead.

Youth Are 83% Of The Unemployed

Youth Are 83% Of The Unemployed

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'The youth is stressed and students are depressed.'

Union minister Suresh Gopi booked for 'misusing' ambulance in Kerala

Union minister Suresh Gopi booked for 'misusing' ambulance in Kerala

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

The case was registered following a complaint filed by KP Sumesh, a local Communist Party of India leader, seeking legal action against Gopi for allegedly misusing an ambulance to reach the Pooram venue flouting police restrictions.

Sikh activist's murder: 2 shooters of terrorist Dalla gang held in Punjab

Sikh activist's murder: 2 shooters of terrorist Dalla gang held in Punjab

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The accused were also allegedly involved in the recent murder of another person in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior.

Fadnavis to take oath tomorrow, Modi to attend

Fadnavis to take oath tomorrow, Modi to attend

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Devendra Fadnavis will lead the new Mahayuti coalition government in Maharashtra, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar serving as deputy chief ministers. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Thursday evening at Azad Maidan ground in south Mumbai and will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers. The Mahayuti coalition won the recent assembly elections by a landslide, securing 230 out of 288 seats.

Ranji Round-up: Rajasthan, J'khand post massive totals

Ranji Round-up: Rajasthan, J'khand post massive totals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Rajasthan's Mahipal Lomror put the IPL franchises on alert ahead of the mega auction with a sensational triple hundred comprising a staggering 13 sixes and 25 fours in their Ranji Trophy Group B match against Uttarakhand here on Thursday.

'If I were home minister...' : Pawan Kalyan picks on ally TDP

'If I were home minister...' : Pawan Kalyan picks on ally TDP

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Monday expressed concern over the law and order situation in the state and said if he was the state home minister, 'things would be different', remarks seen as direct criticism of Vangalapudi Anitha, who is holding the department currently.

The Gorgeous Athiya Shetty

The Gorgeous Athiya Shetty

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Shriya wins Best Actor...beautiful things are happening for Raashii... Dulquer is back!

40 yrs on, survivors of anti-Sikh riots still haunted by memories

40 yrs on, survivors of anti-Sikh riots still haunted by memories

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Her sister, who was 13 at the time, later told Sonia about the violence and killings of people from the Sikh community following former prime minister Indira Gandhi's assassination, she said in Delhi on Saturday at a press conference commemorating the 40th anniversary of the riots.

Guess How Tall Hyderabad's Lord Ganesha Is?

Guess How Tall Hyderabad's Lord Ganesha Is?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

At 70 feet, Hyderabad's Khairatabad Ganesha is one of the tallest Lord Ganesha installations this year.

Sukhbir Badal escapes attempt on life at Golden Temple; ex-terrorist held

Sukhbir Badal escapes attempt on life at Golden Temple; ex-terrorist held

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

The man, identified as Narain Singh, was overpowered by some people standing outside the Golden Temple.

Coldplay, Diljit tickets: ED lodges money laundering case

Coldplay, Diljit tickets: ED lodges money laundering case

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday said it has detected alleged irregularities after it conducted raids in a money laundering case to probe 'black marketing' of tickets for two 'highly anticipated' music concerts by British rock band Coldplay and actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh.

10 Year Old Who Teaches Traffic Awareness

10 Year Old Who Teaches Traffic Awareness

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Check out Aditya Tiwari's unique approach towards creating awareness about traffic rules.