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Pathetic handling of blasts' aftermath

Pathetic handling of blasts' aftermath

Rediff.com14 Sep 2008

'Before we learn to catch the terrorist and then use any law against them, let us learn to handle those innocents who fall victim to the terrorists.'

Rolling out the welcome mat for Yoga Day

Rolling out the welcome mat for Yoga Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Celebrations will take place in 150 countries with Indian missions coordinating activities in landmark places such as Eiffel Tower in Paris, Trafalgar Square in London and Central Park in New York.

A month of national lockdown can eat up 1-2% of GDP: Report

A month of national lockdown can eat up 1-2% of GDP: Report

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

A month-long national lockdown to arrest the spread of COVID 2.0 could shave off 100-200 bps of GDP, leading to a 300 bps risk to annual growth, a brokerage report has flagged while expressing doubts over the ability of local lockdowns to control the pandemic. The second wave of the coronavirus inflection has caught the government off-guard with the daily cases jumping over 6.5 times in the past 30 days. With close to 3.53 lakh fresh daily infections, the country is the worst hit globally.

Delhi: 4 JeM terrorists arrested after encounter

Delhi: 4 JeM terrorists arrested after encounter

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

Police also recovered a large quantity of explosives from them.

Over 300 govt vends to replace private liquor shops in Delhi from Thursday

Over 300 govt vends to replace private liquor shops in Delhi from Thursday

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Nearly 250 private liquor vends, licensed under now-withdrawn Excise Policy 2021-22, are running currently in the city.

Doctors suspend protest over NEET-PG counselling delay for a week

Doctors suspend protest over NEET-PG counselling delay for a week

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

In a statement, the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association said the decision has been taken in view of the developments in the last few days in connection with the issue, and the death of chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat and others in a helicopter crash on Wednesday.

Govt tweaks terms to speed up Wi-Fi roll out

Govt tweaks terms to speed up Wi-Fi roll out

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

There are more than 30,000 commercial Wi-Fi hotspots in India, and very few public hotspots.

Don't be surprised if we win 55 seats: Manoj Tiwari

Don't be surprised if we win 55 seats: Manoj Tiwari

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'I am confident that it will be a good day for the BJP'

Highest single-day rainfall in September brings Delhi to its knees

Highest single-day rainfall in September brings Delhi to its knees

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Heavy rains that lashed the national capital on Wednesday morning led to waterlogging and traffic snarls in many parts of the city, including the Minto Road railway underpass, while several low-lying areas were submerged.

Thousands of farmers gather in Delhi for mahapanchayat

Thousands of farmers gather in Delhi for mahapanchayat

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Farmers from across the states arrived at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Monday early morning protesting over unemployment.

Docs warn of 'worse than 2nd wave' if Covid norms not followed

Docs warn of 'worse than 2nd wave' if Covid norms not followed

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'If people show laxity by not wearing masks or wearing it inappropriately or violate social distancing norms, and if law enforcement agencies do not penalise and ensure violations do not increase in quantum, then we are certainly in for a trouble. And, the next wave could be worse than the second wave situation'

PHOTOS: Here is how Indians are celebrating International Yoga Day

PHOTOS: Here is how Indians are celebrating International Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Indians celebrated the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday at different parts of the country.

Starbucks' new outlet in Delhi

Starbucks' new outlet in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Starbucks opened its 7th store in India at New Delhi's Connaught Place.

Delhi sees highest 24-hour rainfall in May since 1976

Delhi sees highest 24-hour rainfall in May since 1976

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The city also recorded a maximum temperature of 23.8 degrees Celsius, 16 notches below normal and the lowest in the month of May since 1951, the IMD said.

The impressive success story of Amit Burman

The impressive success story of Amit Burman

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The low-profile Dabur scion has become India's largest restaurateur.

Your Best Photographs of 2013

Your Best Photographs of 2013

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

We invited you, dear readers, to share your BEST photographs of 2013. Check out these amazing photographs!

Goodbye Regal. Thank you for the memories

Goodbye Regal. Thank you for the memories

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'I know all good things have to end someday. But memories, especially film memories are special,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Scattered protests during Bharat Bandh over Agnipath scheme

Scattered protests during Bharat Bandh over Agnipath scheme

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Road and rail traffic was partially affected in some regions on Monday during a 'Bharat bandh' called against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, while protests appeared to taper off in many states, with authorities stepping up security and imposing curbs after days of unrest.

COVID-19: India records 50,356 fresh infections, 577 deaths

COVID-19: India records 50,356 fresh infections, 577 deaths

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The number of active cases of COVID-19 remained below 6 lakh for the ninth consecutive day.

Coronavirus: All Delhi primary schools to remain shut till March 31

Coronavirus: All Delhi primary schools to remain shut till March 31

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

All Delhi government, aided, private and schools run by civic bodies will remain shut, said Sisodia.

Intel alert on terror strike during Obama's visit next month

Intel alert on terror strike during Obama's visit next month

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Security around high streets in the national capital, such as Connaught Place and Khan Market, has been stepped up following the 16-hour hostage crisis at Sydney's Lindt Chocolate Caf earlier this week. The terrorist attack on a Peshawar school, killing nearly 145, has intensified the checks at many restaurants, cafes and popular hangouts.

36,370 new Covid cases in India, lowest 1-day tally in over 3 months

36,370 new Covid cases in India, lowest 1-day tally in over 3 months

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

A total of 72,01,070 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far, pushing the national recovery rate to 90.62 per cent while the case fatality rate stands at 1.50 per cent.

Manushi Chhillar breaks taboo around periods

Manushi Chhillar breaks taboo around periods

Rediff.com29 May 2018

The Miss World walked around Delhi to raise awareness about the cause.

Delhi BJP chief alleges Kejriwal defiled Hanuman idol

Delhi BJP chief alleges Kejriwal defiled Hanuman idol

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Kejriwal alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party has been mocking him ever since he recited the 'Hanuman Chalisa' on a TV channel.

Delhi cops on 'non-stop' duty, wish for normalcy

Delhi cops on 'non-stop' duty, wish for normalcy

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Delhi Police personnel, who have been on duty during the multiple protests in Delhi against amended citizenship act, said they want normalcy to be restored in the national capital soon. Some of the policemen who were deployed at Jantar Mantar said they were not even able to go on a tea break or use the restroom.

Eat with a view: 5 must-visit rooftop cafes in Delhi

Eat with a view: 5 must-visit rooftop cafes in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

These restaurants should be on your bucket list this winter!

Lockdown in Delhi extended for another week

Lockdown in Delhi extended for another week

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Kejriwal said the lockdown was required so that the gains made after much struggle are not lost.

Madame Tussauds, now in India!

Madame Tussauds, now in India!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Yes, it's all happening right here!

India remains among countries with lowest per million Covid cases

India remains among countries with lowest per million Covid cases

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

While the global figure for COVID-19 cases per million is 5,552, India is reporting 5,790 cases per million population. The United States, Brazil, France, the United Kingdom, Russia and South Africa are witnessing much higher numbers.

Video: Fire in Delhi high-rise; guard charred to death

Video: Fire in Delhi high-rise; guard charred to death

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The blaze was reported from the 15 storeyed building, which is around 50 metres high, on K G Marg near Connaught Place at around 6:20 AM and 32 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire.

Firefighters battle blaze at Delhi's Himalaya House

Firefighters battle blaze at Delhi's Himalaya House

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The blaze was reported from the 15 storeyed building, which is around 50 metres high, on K G Marg near Connaught Place at around 6:20 am and 32 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire. Till noon, the fire was not doused.

Delhi's first boutique is 50

Delhi's first boutique is 50

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

From being a single store in Delhi, The Shop is now in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Coonoor and Noida.

Significant easing of lockdown in Delhi, shops to open

Significant easing of lockdown in Delhi, shops to open

Rediff.com19 May 2020

However, metro services, schools, colleges, cinema halls and salons will remain closed, the chief minister said. Wearing masks and following social distancing norms are mandatory in the city, Kejriwal said, adding that no activity will be permitted in containment zones, except for essential services.

Sahara, ICICI Bank eye Parsvnath's prime land in Delhi

Sahara, ICICI Bank eye Parsvnath's prime land in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Real estate major Parsvnath Developers may soon be able to reduce a significant chunk of its debt, thanks to certain corporate giants showing interest in buying a prime piece of property it owns in the national capital.

Gay, colourful and proud on Delhi's streets

Gay, colourful and proud on Delhi's streets

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Under Delhi's beautiful November afternoon sun, nearly two thousand young men and women marched on Sunday to mark the city's third Queer Pride parade.

Blanket bans can be counterproductive: WHO India head

Blanket bans can be counterproductive: WHO India head

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Stressing on the need to protect both lives and livelihoods, he said public health action in India and across the world must be continually guided by evidence from four key questions -- how transmissible is the variant, severity of the disease it causes, how well vaccines and prior SARS-CoV-2 infection protect and how common people perceive risk and follow control measures.

US warns of terror strikes in Delhi markets

US warns of terror strikes in Delhi markets

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The United States on Wednesday issued a fresh warning to its citizens in India, asking them to refrain from visiting congested areas of Delhi, following 'increased indications' of terrorists planning attacks. "There are increased indications that terrorists are planning attacks in New Delhi. Terrorists have targeted places in the past where US citizens or Westerners are known to congregate or visit," stated the warning.

'Heat wave may abate after May 4'

'Heat wave may abate after May 4'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'After the 4th of May we can expect thunderstorms, dust storms and some rain over a large area of north India.'

Home sales take a big knock, set to worsen

Home sales take a big knock, set to worsen

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Developers blame credit rates, bankers say prices too high.

Daler Mehndi convicted in 2003 human trafficking case

Daler Mehndi convicted in 2003 human trafficking case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Daler was, however, released on bail bond.