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All you need to know about China's deadly coronavirus

All you need to know about China's deadly coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Common symptoms of the novel coronavirus (nCoV) strain, which has infected more than 300 people since the outbreak in Wuhan in December, include respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties, the WHO said

Faceless tax e-assessment begins; 58,222 notices sent

Faceless tax e-assessment begins; 58,222 notices sent

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Though the system is called faceless, it would have a room for inviting tax payers through video conferencing.

'350 national highways to have electronic toll plazas by Dec'

'350 national highways to have electronic toll plazas by Dec'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

On the Delhi-Mumbai highway, Rs 1,200 crore (Rs 12 billion) worth of fuel will be saved annually after the installation of ETC, the minister said.

Govt allows movement of stranded migrants, tourists, students

Govt allows movement of stranded migrants, tourists, students

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

In an order, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said buses shall be used for transport of such groups of stranded people and these vehicles will be sanitised and will have to follow safe social distancing norms in seating.

Israel proved numbers don't matter much: Top quotes from Modi's speech

Israel proved numbers don't matter much: Top quotes from Modi's speech

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

After a jam-packed day of meetings and discussions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu made their way to the Tel Aviv Convention Center where the PM addressed the Indian Diaspora to chants and a loud applause.

AI, Vistara take back helpline for stranded Jet fliers

AI, Vistara take back helpline for stranded Jet fliers

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

More than 25 aircraft of Jet Airways has been grounded by lessors due to non-payment of lease rentals. The airline, which started the winter schedule with 103 planes, is now down to 83.

Centre likely to extend lockdown with more relaxations

Centre likely to extend lockdown with more relaxations

Rediff.com12 May 2020

During his interaction with the chief ministers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that more economic activities would resume; he also said that zone identification may be left to the states.

Schedule, key details of trains that will run from Tuesday

Schedule, key details of trains that will run from Tuesday

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Only asymptomatic passengers with confirmed e-tickets will be allowed in these trains and they will have to report at the station at least 90 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure.

Mumbai-Delhi industrial corridor stuck in limbo

Mumbai-Delhi industrial corridor stuck in limbo

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Maharashtra minister pleads for stay on land acquisition.

Air traffic volume inches up 6.2% in June

Air traffic volume inches up 6.2% in June

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Indigo continued its market leadership ferrying 5.77 million passengers in the month, followed by rival Spicejet with 1.86 million, and Air India carrying 1.55 million passengers. Goair, AirAsia India and Vistara transported 1.33 million, 7.72 lakh and 6.48 lakh passengers, respectively.

India's 1st high-speed train to arrive next week

India's 1st high-speed train to arrive next week

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Talgo's Series 9 locomotive to cut Delhi-Mumbai travel time to 12 hours

Gujjar quota agitation enters 4th day; highways, railway tracks blocked

Gujjar quota agitation enters 4th day; highways, railway tracks blocked

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

On Monday, the agitators blocked NH-11 and continued their blockade from previous days at other places. Since the agitation began on Friday, it has affected the movement of more than 250 trains.

11 people who returned from China under watch in Kerala, Mumbai, Hy'bad

11 people who returned from China under watch in Kerala, Mumbai, Hy'bad

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Over 20,000 passengers returning from mainland China and Hong Kong underwent thermal screenings at the seven international airports of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Cochin

Come April 1 India will boast of world's cleanest fuel

Come April 1 India will boast of world's cleanest fuel

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

India will switch to the world's cleanest petrol and diesel from April 1 as it leapfrogs straight to Euro-VI emission compliant fuels from Euro-IV grades now -- a feat achieved in just three years and not seen in any of the large economies around the globe. India will join the select league of nations using petrol and diesel containing just 10 parts per million of sulphur as it looks to cut vehicular emissions that are said to be one of the reasons for the choking pollution in major cities.

Exam stress: How parents and family can help

Exam stress: How parents and family can help

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Stay calm. Be helpful. Steer clear of arguments. Encourage them to eat well, sleep and rest adequately.

It is time to fix Indian news television

It is time to fix Indian news television

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'Of the 202 debates, 79 were around attacking Pakistan and 66 attacking the Opposition and Nehru.' 'The PMC Bank scam where thousands of depositors lost their savings got just one,' points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Trump Jr's business trip to India cost US taxpayers nearly $100K: Report

Trump Jr's business trip to India cost US taxpayers nearly $100K: Report

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

In February this year, Donald J Trump Jr, 40, had travelled to four Indian cities, New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Kolkata, to promote the high-rise luxurious condos being build by the Trump Organization, of which US president Donald Trump is the sole owner.

Fly to London & back @ Rs 16,500

Fly to London & back @ Rs 16,500

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

British Airways is offering special return airfares from Delhi/ Mumbai/ Chennai/ Kolkata/ Bangalore to London/ Europe/ USA.

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The death toll climbed to 15,301 with 407 new fatalities, according to the Union health ministry data.

Swiggy unveils 'Daily', the first-of-its-kind homestyle meal app

Swiggy unveils 'Daily', the first-of-its-kind homestyle meal app

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

To make the service a hassle-free everyday option, Daily will allow users to schedule their meals in advance or opt for a daily, weekly or monthly subscription.

Now, Germany to help India fulfil bullet train dream

Now, Germany to help India fulfil bullet train dream

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

German aid likely for Bengaluru-Chennai bullet train

Be Prepared for Very Bad Economic Times!

Be Prepared for Very Bad Economic Times!

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'We are going to have a recession this year, maybe next year too...'

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Kerala top the list of state-wise break-up of repatriation requests with 25,246, followed by 6,617 from Tamil Nadu and 4,341 from Maharashtra. A total of 3,715 people from Uttar Pradesh requested for evacuation, 3,320 from Rajasthan, 2,796 from Telangana and, 2,786 from Karnataka.

Vajpayee: The father of 2nd generation economic reforms

Vajpayee: The father of 2nd generation economic reforms

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Modelled loosely around the National Highway System of the US, he in 2001 launched the Golden Quadrilateral and the North-South & East-West Corridor projects to build 4/6 lane highways between four top metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata as well as from Srinagar to Kanyakumari and Porbandar to Silchar.

Highlights of Union Budget 2020-21

Highlights of Union Budget 2020-21

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The Budget emphasises on capacity building and empowerment of marginalised sections of society including farmers.

Day after launch, India's fastest train breaks down

Day after launch, India's fastest train breaks down

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

The train is scheduled to begin it's first commercial run on Sunday with all tickets already sold out.

'If our troops had fired, anything could have happened'

'If our troops had fired, anything could have happened'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'It could have moved from the use of small arms to artillery fire.' 'Anything could have happened like what happens on the LoC.'

India's COVID-19 tally nears 2.8 lakh; one-third in just 10 days

India's COVID-19 tally nears 2.8 lakh; one-third in just 10 days

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the United States, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom, according to data issued by the Johns Hopkins University.

Smashing hot! Kangana Ranaut in gold

Smashing hot! Kangana Ranaut in gold

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The actor turned showstopper to promote Liva Crme, a new age fabric from Aditya Birla Group.

Jet's insolvency brings to fore grey areas in aviation law

Jet's insolvency brings to fore grey areas in aviation law

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

The first hurdle is how long Jet Airways can enjoy rights over its parking slots at various airports.

Chaos as liquor shops open after 40 days -- and some close again

Chaos as liquor shops open after 40 days -- and some close again

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Liquor shops reopened across the country in the non-containment zones after 40 days from Monday with people queuing up in large numbers, giving social distancing norms a toss at some places.

Indian businesses are in serious need of security makeover

Indian businesses are in serious need of security makeover

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

According to a survey despite the intensity and magnitude of attacks, Indian businesses are still not prepared to defend themselves against determined attackers

Talgo trial runs conducted without safety clearance

Talgo trial runs conducted without safety clearance

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

A railway official said the Talgo run was only a trial and, in case of launch of commercial services, clearance from CRS would be taken

Ministry seeks Rs 18,500 cr to build 7 cities

Ministry seeks Rs 18,500 cr to build 7 cities

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Cities will come up along Delhi-Mumbai Dedicated Rail Freight Corridor.

Lockdown: How WE pay for Centre-states trust deficit

Lockdown: How WE pay for Centre-states trust deficit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'A hundred days later, it is a moot point whether the lockdown has been partially or totally effective, or, as sceptics indicate, plain ineffective.' 'Did it actually deflect infections and the loss of lives, or was it merely a hasty decision rammed down the populace's throats that choked the economy and caused the searing tragedy of dispossessed migrant workers?' ask Radha Roy Biswas and Manoj Mohanka.

'Long fight': PM asks ministers to plan 'slow' exit from lockdown

'Long fight': PM asks ministers to plan 'slow' exit from lockdown

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Addressing his council of ministers in a video conference, Modi asked them to prepare business continuity plans to fight the economic impact of COVID-19 on a war footing, but also asserted that this crisis is an opportunity to boost the 'Make-in-India' initiative and reduce dependence on other countries.

Why govt must protect Jet's prime slots

Why govt must protect Jet's prime slots

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Banks want government to retain 40 per cent of Jet slots at all airports to ensure a new owner can kick-start operations soon after taking over.

Planning to go to Goa for Diwali? Airfares up 30%

Planning to go to Goa for Diwali? Airfares up 30%

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Analysts expect holiday fares to inch up further closer to the travel dates, but airlines may still not be able to fully recover higher costs as fuel costs remain elevated

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The cloud kitchen market in India will hit $1.05 billion by 2023. Just 13% of the total market has been utilised so far.

America Inc still finds India a difficult market to crack

America Inc still finds India a difficult market to crack

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Though the US has got together a number of vetted and potential Indian business partners, most of these companies say they haven't had much luck in stitching up deals to tap into India as an export market for their goods.