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7-day compulsory home quarantine for Mumbai residents coming from Dubai: BMC

7-day compulsory home quarantine for Mumbai residents coming from Dubai: BMC

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The travellers who live in other parts of Maharashtra will be able to leave Mumbai on arrival from Dubai, but their transport will be arranged by the collector, it said.

Congress to launch month-long stir against Rahul's disqualification

Congress to launch month-long stir against Rahul's disqualification

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The agitational programmes include the 'Loktantra Bachao Mashal Shanti March' starting from Red Fort on Tuesday and a series of press conferences in 35 major cities across the country on March 28 and 29.

Chh'garh CM removes IAS officer who slapped man for violating lockdown

Chh'garh CM removes IAS officer who slapped man for violating lockdown

Rediff.com23 May 2021

The collector along with some policemen on Saturday stopped the man, identified as Aman Mittal (23), who was on his motorcycle, on a road in Surajpur where the coronavirus-induced lockdown is in force.

5-min lag in reloading oxygen cylinder kills 11 at AP govt hospital

5-min lag in reloading oxygen cylinder kills 11 at AP govt hospital

Rediff.com11 May 2021

At least 11 COVID-19 patients died due to a problem in oxygen supply inside the intensive care unit (ICU) in the government-run Ruia Hospital in Tirupati late on Monday night, Chittoor district Collector M Hari Narayanan said.

Jabalpur hospital had no fire NOC, 4 doctors among 5 booked

Jabalpur hospital had no fire NOC, 4 doctors among 5 booked

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The four doctors are on the run and police have fanned out teams to nab them, a senior police officer said.

10 dead as bus collides with truck in Maharashtra's Nashik

10 dead as bus collides with truck in Maharashtra's Nashik

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Many of the 45 passengers of the private tourist bus were employees of a company located in Ambernath in Thane district who were heading for the temple town of Shirdi in Ahmednagar district, officials said.

J-K: Delay in revoking arms licences issued to Amritpal aides

J-K: Delay in revoking arms licences issued to Amritpal aides

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

The ongoing crackdown on Khalistan supporters has brought to light a questionable delay in revoking arms licences granted to the armed guards of radical preacher Amritpal Singh in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Soren govt blocking probe into girls' deaths: Chief of child protection body

Soren govt blocking probe into girls' deaths: Chief of child protection body

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) chief Priyank Kanoongo, who is in Jharkhand with his team to probe the death of two minor girls in Dumka, claimed on Monday that the state government was "trying to obstruct investigations".

Badal used the carrot and stick to play with Punjab militancy

Badal used the carrot and stick to play with Punjab militancy

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Panthic politics came easily to Parkash Singh Badal. But he was quick to abandon it when it became a problem, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Culpable homicide charge stands against Kerala IAS officer in scribe's death: HC

Culpable homicide charge stands against Kerala IAS officer in scribe's death: HC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The sessions court had discharged Venkitaraman for the offence under Section 304 IPC as there was no medical report indicating he was drunk at the time of the accident.

'The Universe gives everything to everybody; it is up to you to pick it up'

'The Universe gives everything to everybody; it is up to you to pick it up'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

'I did get a couple of offers (in Hindi cinema) but the roles required a doll-like heroine, a glamorous role. I was getting challenging roles in the South and so I stayed here.'

Niece Deepa takes possession of Jaya's Poes Garden bungalow

Niece Deepa takes possession of Jaya's Poes Garden bungalow

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

J Deepa, niece of late chief minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa, officially received the keys to the Poes Garden residence of her aunt on Friday, bringing to close a protracted legal battle to obtain the custody of the palatial building.

How I-T dept hopes to ease compliance burden of taxpayers

How I-T dept hopes to ease compliance burden of taxpayers

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The income tax department on Tuesday said its new utility developed to help TDS deductors and TCS collectors identify non-filers or "specified persons" on whom higher rate of taxes will be levied will help ease compliance burden. From July 1, non-filers of income tax returns for the past two fiscal years would be subjected to higher tax deducted at source (TDS) and tax collected at source (TCS) rate if such tax deduction was Rs 50,000 or more in each of those two years. The provision was introduced in the 2021 Budget. The TDS deductors and TCS collectors would be required to check on the functionality of the PAN of the vendor from whom TDS is to be deducted or TCS to be collected, only at the beginning of the financial year.

In Bilkis Bano's village, many Muslims flee after convicts' release

In Bilkis Bano's village, many Muslims flee after convicts' release

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'We are scared. Several people have left the village out of fear of violence from the side of the convicts after their release'

3 villages boycott Gujarat election over water shortage

3 villages boycott Gujarat election over water shortage

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

At least 5,200 voters from three villages in Mehsana district of Gujarat on Monday boycotted the second and final phase of voting alleging the state government has failed to resolve their long-pending issues including water shortage.

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat on Thursday evening with a wind speed of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 kmph as heavy rains lashed the coastal region, where several areas plunged into darkness due to power cuts and a large number of trees, electric poles and hoardings got uprooted.

10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT

10 Must Watch Mani Ratnam Movies On OTT

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular Mani Ratnam films that you can watch on streaming platforms.

No bomb found, Moscow-Goa flight delayed by 15 hrs

No bomb found, Moscow-Goa flight delayed by 15 hrs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The flight was diverted to the Jamnagar airport following a bomb threat and made a safe emergency landing there at 9.49 pm on Monday, officials had said.

Mumba Devi Ready For Gudi Padwa

Mumba Devi Ready For Gudi Padwa

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Ahead of Gudi Padwa on Saturday, April 2, an installation of the Goddess Mumba Devi is in full swing in the city named after her.

Will parties pay heed to concerns of Bhuj's earthquake survivors, experts?

Will parties pay heed to concerns of Bhuj's earthquake survivors, experts?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

As the election approaches, the earthquake survivors and the scientists urge political parties to take note of warning signs before it's too late.

Costal body notice to Narayan Rane for Juhu bungalow

Costal body notice to Narayan Rane for Juhu bungalow

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Earlier, the Mumbai civic body had also issued a notice to Rane's 'Aadhish' bungalow over alleged unauthorised construction and rejected his proposal for its regularisation.

Missing jawan's body found after 38 yrs in Siachen

Missing jawan's body found after 38 yrs in Siachen

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The Sainik Group Centre in Ranikhet on Sunday identified the body as that of Chandrashekhar Harbola of 19 Kumaon Regiment. Harbola was part of a 20-member troop that was dispatched to the world's highest battlefield for 'Operation Meghdoot' to fight Pakistan in 1984.

Artist Vivan Sundaram, among India's greats, dies at 79

Artist Vivan Sundaram, among India's greats, dies at 79

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

"Vivan Sundaram passed away this morning at 9.20 am. Further details of the cremation as decided will be communicated to you shortly," read a note issued by Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust (SAHMAT), of which Sundaram was a founding trustee.

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Review: Only Bhai No Jaan

Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Review: Only Bhai No Jaan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Salman Khan is so neck deep in his formulaic rut that the only way he knows out is to dole out some more of the bunk. Except now, the swagger has traded places with desperation, notes Sukanya Verma.

Like China, we will enter Karnataka: Raut on border dispute

Like China, we will enter Karnataka: Raut on border dispute

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Raut said that he did not need anyone's 'permission' regarding the issue.

Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax

Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Lakadbaggha takes up too many issues and does not do justice to them, points out Deepa Gahlot.

Belagavi bar on MP's visit defies Amit Shah's commitment, say Maha parties

Belagavi bar on MP's visit defies Amit Shah's commitment, say Maha parties

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said the state should stand firmly behind people in the Marathi-speaking areas of neighbouring Karnataka and appealed to political parties not to behave in a way that would hurt them.

Morbi bridge collapse: Oreva MD Jaysukh Patel sent to 7-day police custody

Morbi bridge collapse: Oreva MD Jaysukh Patel sent to 7-day police custody

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Chief Judicial Magistrate MJ Khan sent Patel in the custody of the special investigation team formed by the state government to probe the case till February 8.

Maha: Aurangabad to seize autos if drivers not vaxed even once

Maha: Aurangabad to seize autos if drivers not vaxed even once

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

In a bid to ramp up anti-COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, authorities have ordered impounding of autorickshaws if their drivers are found to have not taken even a single jab.

MHA invites applications for citizenship from non-Muslim refugees

MHA invites applications for citizenship from non-Muslim refugees

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The Union home ministry issued a notification in this effect for immediate implementation of the order under the Citizenship Act 1955 and Rules framed under the law in 2009 even though the rules under the Citizenship Amendment Act enacted in 2019 are yet to be framed by the government.

Hindu outfit takes out rally in Udaipur against tailor's murder

Hindu outfit takes out rally in Udaipur against tailor's murder

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The 'Sarv Hindu Samaj' rally was called by Hindu organisations and was held peacefully from the Town Hall to the collectorate with permission of the district administration.

HC issues notice to Guj govt on Morbi bridge tragedy

HC issues notice to Guj govt on Morbi bridge tragedy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The court issued notices to the state government and local authorities and also sought a status report in the matter by November 14.

Sweeping success: Meet the PhD student who's a garbage collector

Sweeping success: Meet the PhD student who's a garbage collector

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

36-year-old Sunil Yadav, who works as a garbage collector for the civic body in Mumbai is an inspiration. He chronicles the arduous journey he took to secure his MPhil degree and why he refuses to give up his job despite his education.

Cyclone threat looms over east coast, Odisha on alert

Cyclone threat looms over east coast, Odisha on alert

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The weather system over the South Andaman Sea and the adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal is very likely to move north-westwards and strengthen into a depression by Saturday, the Met Department said.

Who Will Win Jalandhar Lok Sabha Seat?

Who Will Win Jalandhar Lok Sabha Seat?

Rediff.com10 May 2023

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Maha border villagers hold rally in support of K'taka CM

Maha border villagers hold rally in support of K'taka CM

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Residents of Tikondi village in Jat taluka, on the border with Karnataka, said they held the rally on Saturday to express disappointment with Maharashtra authorities for not providing them water and not developing health and education facilities.

Maha disallows home isolation in 18 high positivity rate districts

Maha disallows home isolation in 18 high positivity rate districts

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The Maharashtra government has decided to stop home quarantining of COVID-19 patients in 18 districts where the positivity rate is high and all active patients in these areas would be admitted to COVID Care Centers, health minister Rajesh Tope said.

Kerala NEET frisking row: Women, child rights bodies seek action against staff

Kerala NEET frisking row: Women, child rights bodies seek action against staff

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

A case was registered by the police after the teen lodged a formal complaint.

Bilkis Bano rapists were out of jail for over 1000 days before release

Bilkis Bano rapists were out of jail for over 1000 days before release

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

A state government affidavit said all convicts were granted parole, furlough and even temporary bail at different points during their incarceration, with the highest being for 1,576 days and the lowest 998 days.

Indians found dead on US-Canada border believed to be from Gujarat

Indians found dead on US-Canada border believed to be from Gujarat

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Canadian police have named two of the eight people, including four Indians, whose bodies were found in a marshland area along the United States-Canada border, amid an investigation into the circumstances of their deaths.