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Delhi airport to get 1400 more security personnel to ease crowding

Delhi airport to get 1400 more security personnel to ease crowding

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

An additional 1,400 CISF personnel have been sanctioned to secure the expanding terminal areas of the Delhi airport and also to meet the challenge of its growing passenger traffic, officials said on Thursday.

Book comparing Modi with Shivaji sparks row

Book comparing Modi with Shivaji sparks row

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Raut said it looks like some "bootlickers" have published the book to appease the prime minister.

Bomb hoax at 3 Mumbai rly stations, Amitabh's home

Bomb hoax at 3 Mumbai rly stations, Amitabh's home

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'The caller is a truck driver from Marathwada region of Maharashtra. We have learnt that he has a habit of drinking. He has been detained along with one more person and the process to register an offence is currently on,' Mumbai police said.

Museums in metros to undergo major overhaul

Museums in metros to undergo major overhaul

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Museums in metros will undergo a major overhaul with the Centre planning structural changes in its management to bring it at par with the best in the world and the total cost for the exercise is pegged at Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion).

WATCH Ranveer, Rana, Pawan On OTT

WATCH Ranveer, Rana, Pawan On OTT

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

From Shabana Azmi in a video game inspired series to Ranveer Singh's miraculous transformation into Kapil Dev, OTT is loaded with goodies this week.

Covid spike, terror threat: Mumbaikars urged to stay indoors

Covid spike, terror threat: Mumbaikars urged to stay indoors

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The Mumbai police, who are on toes in view of the intelligence inputs about a possible terror attack by Khalistani elements, on Friday appealed to citizens to remain indoors and avoid New Year parties.

Covid: Section 144 imposed in Mumbai, New Year parties banned

Covid: Section 144 imposed in Mumbai, New Year parties banned

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

As per the new COVID-19 restrictions, prohibition has been placed on New Year's celebrations, parties in any closed or open space including restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, resorts and clubs from December 30 to January 7.

Sultanpur to Rahul Nagar: Locals rename Maharashtra village after 26/11 braveheart

Sultanpur to Rahul Nagar: Locals rename Maharashtra village after 26/11 braveheart

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Sultanpur, a village in Maharashtra with a population of around 1,000 and 600 houses, will now be known as 'Rahul Nagar' as the local residents have changed its name in memory of its native, who laid down his life while fighting terrorists during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks in 2008.

AMAZING! The Class 9 Dropout Who Is Building Helicopters

AMAZING! The Class 9 Dropout Who Is Building Helicopters

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

'Just because of my background and poor academic qualifications, most people disbelieve what I have done.'

Wronged techie: 'I just want my selfrespect back'

Wronged techie: 'I just want my selfrespect back'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

The ordeal of an innocent man who was jailed for 50 days.

'I have lost everything'

'I have lost everything'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

'We have not even been involved in a civil case. So you could well imagine what my family must have gone through when this happened... There are relatives who still do not talk to us. My family is still in a state of shock,' says Lakshmana K Kailash, the software engineer who spent 50 days in prison for a crime he did not commit.

India records 13,742 new COVID-19 cases, 104 fatalities

India records 13,742 new COVID-19 cases, 104 fatalities

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

India's total tally of COVID-19 cases surged to 1,10,30,176 with 13,742 new infections, while the recoveries have surged to 1,07,26,702, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'If we have to restrict and fight terrorism, first and foremost, we have to ensure communal harmony in the country.'

Uddhav to attend Modi's public function in Mumbai

Uddhav to attend Modi's public function in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Shiv Sena had last year boycotted the foundation laying of Babasaheb Ambedkar memorial by Modi saying Uddhav was not invited.

Follow revised state travel rules, BMC tells Mumbai airport

Follow revised state travel rules, BMC tells Mumbai airport

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

With the Maharashtra government on Thursday amending its air travel rules in view of global concerns over the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation cancelled its previous guidelines issued to the city airport authorities and asked them to follow the revised ones as issued by the state.

Shivaji memorial like Statue of Liberty

Shivaji memorial like Statue of Liberty

Rediff.com29 Oct 2005

Shivaji memorial to be set up on lines of Statue of Liberty

The flight from Pakistan

The flight from Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Jan 2004

MVA allies to meet to discuss upcoming RS polls

MVA allies to meet to discuss upcoming RS polls

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The 288-member Maharashtra Legislative Assembly constitutes the electoral college Rajya Sabha elections, scheduled on June 10, and a candidate needs 42 votes to win a seat.

Believe in Gandhi: NCP leader facing flak for playing Godse

Believe in Gandhi: NCP leader facing flak for playing Godse

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Kolhe, facing criticism from a senior party colleague and also political opponents over the role, clarified that he does not support the ideology of Godse.

India's single-day COVID-19 cases rise to 38,628

India's single-day COVID-19 cases rise to 38,628

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The active cases in the country, however, have declined to 4,12,153 and comprises 1.29 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.37 per cent, the ministry data updated at 8 am showed.

JNU violence: Mumbai cops move protesters from Gateway

JNU violence: Mumbai cops move protesters from Gateway

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

People protesting against the Jawaharlal Nehru University violence were evicted from Gateway of India in south Mumbai on Tuesday morning as roads were getting blocked and tourists and common people were facing problems, a police official said. Police had appealed to protesters to shift but they didn't listen, so they were "relocated" to Azad Maidan near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the official said.

Mumbai rains: 145 BMC schools to shelter commuters

Mumbai rains: 145 BMC schools to shelter commuters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Water, mats and chairs, among others things, have been arranged for commuters at these schools which are located close to railway stations, he said.

Need to remove 50% cap to facilitate quota to Marathas: Ajit Pawar

Need to remove 50% cap to facilitate quota to Marathas: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The Maratha community should get reservation, but it should be done without disturbing the existing quota of other communities, the senior Nationalist Congress Party leader said.

Sharad Pawar reacts: Raj Thackeray dancing to BJP's tunes

Sharad Pawar reacts: Raj Thackeray dancing to BJP's tunes

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Pawar alleged that attempts are being made to disturb the social unity in Maharashtra and communal ideology is being promoted in the state.

India's active Covid cases rise with 29,616 new infections

India's active Covid cases rise with 29,616 new infections

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,46,658 with 290 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Mumbai reaches grim milestone of 50,000-plus COVID-19 cases

Mumbai reaches grim milestone of 50,000-plus COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The death toll due to the pandemic in Maharashtra's capital increased to 1,758 with 58 deaths recorded in the past 24 hours.

What you must know about Shivaji memorial off Mumbai coast

What you must know about Shivaji memorial off Mumbai coast

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday lay the foundation stone for the grand memorial of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Pix: Maharashtra braces for cyclone Nisarga

Pix: Maharashtra braces for cyclone Nisarga

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Here are some photographs of how the state is gearing up for cyclone Nisarga.

India Covid tally tops 80 lakh with 49,881 new cases

India Covid tally tops 80 lakh with 49,881 new cases

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 80,40,203 and the death toll climbed to 1,20,527 with the novel coronavirus virus claiming 517 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Social distancing, quarantine centres: Mumbai airport gears up to restart ops

Social distancing, quarantine centres: Mumbai airport gears up to restart ops

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The airport has formulated standard operating procedures for post-lockdown safety of the passengers, which include social distancing, stringent thermal screening, positioning temporary quarantine centres and also continues to sanitise and disinfect the airport to ensure safety and well-being of the passengers when operations resume.

'I am hating the lockdown'

'I am hating the lockdown'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'Re-connect with people you have lost touch with, including yourself.'

Why our history and culture are so important

Why our history and culture are so important

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'Culture is our asset. Culture is our identity.' 'Wherever you go in India, every millimetre can be measured with culture.' 'There is so much to see that even one life is not enough.'

Mumbai's 'lifeline' local trains stopped till Mar 31

Mumbai's 'lifeline' local trains stopped till Mar 31

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

This is the first time in past several decades that suburban trains have been stopped. Earlier in 1974, the suburban and long distance train services were stopped for around 20 days due to trade union strike.

Won't bow down before Delhi 'throne': Pawar on ED action

Won't bow down before Delhi 'throne': Pawar on ED action

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the ED registered the case based on the high court directive.

India records less than 20,000 fresh Covid cases

India records less than 20,000 fresh Covid cases

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

A total of 19,079 people tested positive for the coronavirus infection in a day, while the death toll due to the disease climbed to 1,49,218 in the country with 224 new fatalities, the ministry's data updated at 8 am showed.

At 2.36 lakh, India's active Covid cases lowest in 206 days

At 2.36 lakh, India's active Covid cases lowest in 206 days

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

India saw a single-day rise of 19,740 COVID-19 infections, taking the country's total tally of cases to 3,39,35,309, while the number of active cases has declined to 2,36,643, the lowest in 206 days, according to Union health ministry data updated on Saturday.

Prakash Ambedkar Files Affidavit After 5 Years

Prakash Ambedkar Files Affidavit After 5 Years

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Either this affidavit was prepared a long time back, or, Ambedkar has not been following the Commission's hearings.

Health secy reviews status of passengers from UK

Health secy reviews status of passengers from UK

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan reviewed the status of passengers coming from the UK to India and found positive in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Goa, Punjab, Gujarat and Kerala and their response measures in a meeting held through video conferencing.

'Shinde is sending a message he is not a puppet'

'Shinde is sending a message he is not a puppet'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'Shinde and Fadnavis have different working styles and certainly there is a crack that has come between them.'

Maha saw 6.5 lakh Covid cases in March against 7.3 lakh from Oct to Feb

Maha saw 6.5 lakh Covid cases in March against 7.3 lakh from Oct to Feb

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Many people are not maintaining social distance and do not wear masks, exposing themselves to the infection, experts say.