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Hand over Sabarimala gold case to neutral agency: Amit Shah to Kerala CM

Hand over Sabarimala gold case to neutral agency: Amit Shah to Kerala CM

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Kerala's ruling Left government over the Sabarimala gold loss case, demanding a neutral investigation and accusing the government of protecting the real culprits. He also signals the start of the BJP's campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections.

Bangladesh Unrest Hits India's Medical Tourism

Bangladesh Unrest Hits India's Medical Tourism

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Revenues from Bangladeshi patients have declined by 30% to 35% in 2024-2025. Bangladesh typically accounts for 70% to 75% of all medical visas issued by India.

Who's Buying Luxury Cars In Small Cities?

Who's Buying Luxury Cars In Small Cities?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The rise of startups and a thriving entrepreneurial culture in Tier-II and Tier-III cities is contributing to the increasing sales of high-end cars.

'Pak doesn't have no first use of nukes policy, can look India in the eye'

'Pak doesn't have no first use of nukes policy, can look India in the eye'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'The Indian gung-ho leadership may like to think about it, there should never ever be a doubt in anyone's mind, friend or foe, that Pakistan's operationally ready nuclear capability enables every Pakistani leader the liberty, the dignity and the courage to look straight into the Indian eye and never blink.'

Luxury carmaker Lamborghini's Revuelto sold out in India, globally for 2024

Luxury carmaker Lamborghini's Revuelto sold out in India, globally for 2024

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Luxury carmaker Lamborghini has announced that its hybrid super sports car, Revuelto, is sold out in India and globally for 2024. The strong demand for the Revuelto is driven by a growing number of new customers, including a 20 per cent increase in first-time buyers in India. Lamborghini is also evaluating the possibility of opening new dealerships in smaller towns in eastern and southern India within the next one to two years.

Pak always bids to push in terrorists ahead of winter: BSF DG

Pak always bids to push in terrorists ahead of winter: BSF DG

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

There are always attempts from across the border to push in more terrorists before the onset of winter and closure of tracks due to heavy snowfall, but the security forces are alert and would foil any infiltration bids, Border Security Force Director General Nitin Agrawal said in Srinagar Thursday.

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

NCDEX, Skymet takes initial steps towards tradeable weather index

NCDEX, Skymet takes initial steps towards tradeable weather index

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

India's leading commodity exchange, National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), and private weather forecasting company Skymet took a significant step towards launching the country's first tradeable weather index on Monday (August 14) by entering into an agreement to deepen their understanding of the impact that weather has on agricultural commodities. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between NCDEX and Skymet is a profound step in the direction of linking farmers with the weather in a scientific way, according to an official statement. Sources indicate that NCDEX and Skymet will conduct workshops and seminars across the country to educate farmers about how they can scientifically use weather forecasts to hedge risks.

'They want to suffocate our voices'

'They want to suffocate our voices'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Farmers have been sent notices in which the government is threatening that if you will join the movement, then we will impound your ancestral properties.' 'We will seal your bank accounts.' 'We will revoke the passports of your kids.'

Some headwinds emerge for India's cement sector amidst high valuations

Some headwinds emerge for India's cement sector amidst high valuations

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The sector may be overcrowded with a fair number of large players and the entry of the Adani Group through its two key acquisitions, followed by the takeover of majority stake in Sanghi Industries via Ambuja Cements. Since every major player is in expansion mode, there could be a capacity surplus and hence, price wars.

Our forces advanced 8 miles in past 24 hrs: Russia

Our forces advanced 8 miles in past 24 hrs: Russia

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Units of the Russian armed forces are moving forward with the special operation, having advanced up to 14 kilometres (8.7 miles) over the past 24 hours, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on Sunday.

Odisha train mishap: Main line tracks repaired

Odisha train mishap: Main line tracks repaired

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Two days after one of India's worst train accidents at Bahanaga Bazar in Odisha's Balasore district, two railway tracks have been made fit to carry trains after bulldozers and cranes removed capsized coaches on the main trunk line connecting eastern and southern India.

Ukrainian Soldiers Keep Russians At Bay

Ukrainian Soldiers Keep Russians At Bay

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

In recent weeks, Russia has concentrated its firepower on Ukraine's Donbas region, where it has long backed two separatist regions at war with the Ukrainian government since 2014.

Putin oversees nuclear drills, says 'ready to use all means'

Putin oversees nuclear drills, says 'ready to use all means'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday monitored drills of the country's strategic nuclear forces involving multiple practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles, the Kremlin said.

US Javelin Helps Ukraine Destroy Russian Tanks

US Javelin Helps Ukraine Destroy Russian Tanks

Rediff.com22 May 2022

The United States has supplied Ukraine with thousands of Javelins, the anti-tank missiles that have become the iconic weapon of the war for Ukraine which has helped in pushing back Russian tanks.

Safe to consume milk from LSD-infected cattle: IVRI official

Safe to consume milk from LSD-infected cattle: IVRI official

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Lumpy Skin Disease has spread in more than a dozen states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana.

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

BJP has an ally problem on its hands ahead of 2024

BJP has an ally problem on its hands ahead of 2024

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The Janata Dal-United on Tuesday became the third major ally after the Shiv Sena and the Akali Dal to snap ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party after 2019.

Essar to sell port infra to ArcelorMittal for Rs 19,000 cr

Essar to sell port infra to ArcelorMittal for Rs 19,000 cr

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Essar group on Friday announced the signing of a USD 2.4 billion (Rs 19,000 crore) deal to sell certain ports and power infrastructure to ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel in one of the largest post-pandemic merger and acquisition deals in India. In a statement, the Ruia-run firm said the deal also envisages a 50-50 joint venture between Essar and ArcelorMittal for building a 4 million tonnes a year LNG import terminal at Hazira in Gujarat. Without giving details, it only identified certain ports and power infrastructure that are primarily captive to operations of the Hazira steel plant, which was acquired by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) in 2018-19, as part of the deal.

Will get bigger mandate in 2019 polls: Amit Shah

Will get bigger mandate in 2019 polls: Amit Shah

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Shah along with other senior party leaders felicitated Modi for the party's performance in the five state assembly polls.

'BJP is insecure about the youth vote'

'BJP is insecure about the youth vote'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

'They have to be seen as being responsive to the employment woes and economic stagnation afflicting many young people.'

Uddhav dials PM over oxygen issue, told he's campaigning in Bengal

Uddhav dials PM over oxygen issue, told he's campaigning in Bengal

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said he had tried to contact Prime Minister Narendra Modi on phone regarding the oxygen supply for the state but the PM was not available since he was busy campaigning for the West Bengal elections.

EXCLUSIVE! The Secret Of Modi's Success

EXCLUSIVE! The Secret Of Modi's Success

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'In the course of my interactions with him, Modi insisted that he does not believe charisma alone can sustain people's trust for long.' 'That is why Modi consistently refers to Mahatma Gandhi to contextualise his politics.' 'He believes in taking his ideas to the masses and getting their acceptance as an index of approval.'
A revealing excerpt from Ajay Singh's The Architect of the New BJP: How Narendra Modi Transformed the Party.

Active Covid cases to double in Maha in 15 days: CM

Active Covid cases to double in Maha in 15 days: CM

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Maharashtra is expecting its active caseload to reach 11.9 lakh by April 30, compared to the current active caseload of 5.64 lakh, Thackeray said.

Partial solar eclipse on Republic Day

Partial solar eclipse on Republic Day

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

While star gazers in north-eastern, eastern and southern parts of the country will witness a partial eclipse of the sun, those in southern parts of Africa, Antarctica, South East Asia and Australia will be treated to a rare annular solar eclipse.

India may see wave of peaks in COVID-19 cases

India may see wave of peaks in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Many experts feel the concept of a national peak is nebulous, given that the growth in case numbers is dominated by a handful of states.

Tsunami toll in TN, Pondy touches 7,000

Tsunami toll in TN, Pondy touches 7,000

Rediff.com29 Dec 2004

In Nagapattinam, the worst affected district, 4,900 bodies were buried – 2,400 in Nagapattinam, 1,500 in Velankanni and 1,000 in other places.

When Nature Struck

When Nature Struck

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

If you were one of those who escaped nature's fury or were witness to the whole incident, please share your experience with us.

25 per cent water cut in Mumbai due to pipeline burst

25 per cent water cut in Mumbai due to pipeline burst

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The local civic body today imposed 25 per cent water cut in the metropolis with immediate effect due to burst in a pipeline connected to a key lake.

With 26 cases already of cow vigilantism, 2017 set to be worst year yet

With 26 cases already of cow vigilantism, 2017 set to be worst year yet

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

A report by IndiaSpend shows that 97 per cent (68 of 70) of such incidents were reported after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government came to power in May 2014.

India to evacuate 1,000 nationals from Ukraine's Lugansk city

India to evacuate 1,000 nationals from Ukraine's Lugansk city

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

India has made arrangements to evacuate all its nationals, mainly students, from violence-hit Ukrainian city of Lugansk to Kyiv, top officials said.

PM may be myopic not to see Modi wave: Jaitley

PM may be myopic not to see Modi wave: Jaitley

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

A day after Manmohan Singh dismissed the Modi wave as a creation of the media, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley today said the Prime Minister may be a "myopic" not to see the "support" for the BJP Prime Ministerial nominee.

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The retreating Pakistani troops were heading towards Dacca and they had to be stopped at all costs. The Eastern Army Commander, in his orders to General Sagat Singh, had reiterated that he did not want the troops of 4 Corps to cross the Meghna river. But General Sagat had other plans to threaten Dacca and ensure that the pressure would make the Pakistani commanders capitulate. This is where the IAF helicopters came in.

Rs 24,000 crore rail infrastructure projects get green signal

Rs 24,000 crore rail infrastructure projects get green signal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Besides facilitating travel by easing the traffic bottlenecks, the approved lines would help the upcoming industries in the region.

Ukraine crisis: EU to decide on tough sanctions against Russia

Ukraine crisis: EU to decide on tough sanctions against Russia

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

The foreign ministers of the European Union will on Monday decide whether to impose tough sanctions against Russia in the wake of voting by the people of Ukraine's Crimean peninsula to join the Russian Federation.

5 arrested in Tanzanian woman attack case

5 arrested in Tanzanian woman attack case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Rahul Gandhi has asked the Karnataka Government to explain the incident and send the report immediately.

New UN chief has an Indian connection

New UN chief has an Indian connection

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

'Antonio Guterres takes over as the UN secretary-general with tremendous goodwill as the process of his election was without the usual horse trading and compromises.' 'We have every reason to believe that he will be sensitive to Indian positions,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

4 more held in Tanzanian woman assault case; envoy backs steps

4 more held in Tanzanian woman assault case; envoy backs steps

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Union Law Minister Sadananda Gowda asked the Karnataka government to form a special squad to keep a watch on foreign students, in the wake of the Sunday incident.

India's Rio Olympics-bound sportspersons dope-free: NADA

India's Rio Olympics-bound sportspersons dope-free: NADA

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

National Anti-Doping Agency Director General Navin Agarwal says all the Rio Olympics-bound sportspersons have undergone testing for banned substances and are dope-free. He, however, conceded that there were issues regarding testing of a few Rio-bound sportspersons as they were not available at the 'whereabouts' provided by them as mandated under the Anti-Doping Administration Management System (ADAMS) of the World Anti-Doping Agency, but NADA was able to get their testing done later on.

Can Rahul give the Congress a winning idea for Election 2014?

Can Rahul give the Congress a winning idea for Election 2014?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

'Some in the Congress believe the party should, somewhat brazenly, claim the cause of fighting corruption as its own. But the Congress's idea of fighting corruption is nothing but tinkering with laws, it lacks the stomach to take on the corrupt,' feels T V R Shenoy.