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What makes the HTC One M8 a spectacular phone

What makes the HTC One M8 a spectacular phone

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

While the main camera is the same 4-ultrapixel resolution as in the One, HTC claims M8's is a notch above and will work in all lighting conditions.

Modi-Morrison stress on immediate end to Ukraine hostilities

Modi-Morrison stress on immediate end to Ukraine hostilities

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Expressing concern over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, India and Australia have underlined the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and stressed that the contemporary global order has been built on UN Charter, international law and respect for States' sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Serum Institute fire caused by short circuit: Ajit Pawar

Serum Institute fire caused by short circuit: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Five labourers had died in the fire that broke out in a five-storey building in the SII's Manjari premises in Pune on January 21.

S-400 deal: Sherman hopes India-US will find solution

S-400 deal: Sherman hopes India-US will find solution

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

In October 2018, India had signed a US$ 5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems, despite a warning from the Trump administration that going ahead with the contract may invite US sanctions.

Over 9 lakh given oxygen support in India, 1.7 lakh ventilator: Vardhan

Over 9 lakh given oxygen support in India, 1.7 lakh ventilator: Vardhan

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Across the country, the number of patients in ICU beds is 4,88,861 while 1,70,841 patients were on ventilators and 9,02,291 patients were on oxygen support.

At MEA meet, a rare political consensus: All agree on UNGA abstention

At MEA meet, a rare political consensus: All agree on UNGA abstention

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Congress leaders have supported the Union government's stand of abstaining from voting in the anti-Russia resolution in the United Nations General Assembly, informed sources on Thursday.

Serum Institute chief Adar Poonawalla takes Covishield jab

Serum Institute chief Adar Poonawalla takes Covishield jab

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Poonawalla wished the country and Prime Minister Narendra Modi success for the vaccination programme.

Jaitley responding to treatment: VP Naidu

Jaitley responding to treatment: VP Naidu

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Naidu visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences to enquire about his former cabinet colleague's health.

Covid-19: Delhi short on oxygen, beds, says Kejriwal

Covid-19: Delhi short on oxygen, beds, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The number of COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly with 24,000 fresh cases reported in the last 24 hours, he said in an online media briefing.

Vardhan calls for end to 'fear mongering' on vaccine shortage

Vardhan calls for end to 'fear mongering' on vaccine shortage

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Vardhan said that 9.1 crore vaccine doses have been utilised, while 2.4 crore are in stock and 1.9 crore vaccines are in the pipeline, indicating there are sufficient doses available for all states.

Govt alert, no need to panic: Health minister on new Covid strain in UK

Govt alert, no need to panic: Health minister on new Covid strain in UK

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

He said the government had done everything that was important to handle the COVID-19 situation in the last one year.

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'There is no data to show this virus is more deadlier.'

Amid LAC row, Chinese foreign minister may visit India this month

Amid LAC row, Chinese foreign minister may visit India this month

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

If the visit takes place, it will be the first trip by a senior Chinese leader to India after the eastern Ladakh standoff between the two countries began in May 2020.

Quad initiative: India to produce vaccines for Indo-Pacific region

Quad initiative: India to produce vaccines for Indo-Pacific region

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

In their first summit, the leaders of Quad countries on Friday decided to launch a mega vaccine initiative under which coronavirus vaccines will be produced in India for the Indo-Pacific region with financial assistance from the United States and Japan while Australia will contribute in logistical aspects.

Relationship with China has to be based on '3 mutuals': Foreign secy

Relationship with China has to be based on '3 mutuals': Foreign secy

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

India has made it clear to China that peace and tranquillity in border areas is essential for the development of overall bilateral ties and the relationship has to be based on the 'three mutuals' of respect, sensitivity and interest, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said.

Anandiben Patel ties rakhi to Modi

Anandiben Patel ties rakhi to Modi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Friday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and tied a rakhi on his wrist.

Why the BJP is batting for early polls in Delhi

Why the BJP is batting for early polls in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Once the effects of the slowdown in the economy start to be felt and the feel-good effect of scrapping Article 370 recedes, the BJP fears it would be hard for the party to capture Delhi. Aditi Phadnis reports.

'Sex exists. Dear India, deal with it'

'Sex exists. Dear India, deal with it'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Govt announces liberalisation of policies governing geo-spatial data

Govt announces liberalisation of policies governing geo-spatial data

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the liberalisation of policies governing the acquisition and production of geospatial data is a "massive step in government's vision for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat". The reform will benefit country's farmers, start-ups, private sector, public sector and research institutions to drive innovations and build scalable solutions, he said.

PM reviews state-wise Covid situation, Phase 3 vaccination progress

PM reviews state-wise Covid situation, Phase 3 vaccination progress

Rediff.com6 May 2021

During the review, the prime minister also stressed the need to sensitise states so that the speed of vaccination against COVID-19 doesn't come down and was briefed that around 31 per cent of the eligible population over the age of 45 has been given at least one dose, according to a statement issued by the Prima Minister's Office.

LS proceedings washed out for another day over farmers' stir

LS proceedings washed out for another day over farmers' stir

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Speaker Om Birla continued with the Question Hour with health minister Harsh Vardhan responding to supplementary questions on COVID-19 vaccination.

Is Asus Fonepad 7 tablet worth buying?

Is Asus Fonepad 7 tablet worth buying?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Voice calling tablets seem to be the new rage in the growing smartphone/tablet market in India.

Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Dave complained of uneasiness at his home on Thursday morning and was rushed to AIIMS.

How serious are the criminal cases against Modi's ministers?

How serious are the criminal cases against Modi's ministers?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

A day after the Supreme Court ruled that it was up to the prime minister to not induct those with criminal record into his Cabinet, Rediff.com examines how serious are the charges against some of Narendra Modi's ministers.

3 COVID-19 reinfection cases identified in India: ICMR

3 COVID-19 reinfection cases identified in India: ICMR

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The government is taking the cutoff of about 100 days if reinfection occurs.

7 Army personnel hit by avalanche in Arunachal found dead

7 Army personnel hit by avalanche in Arunachal found dead

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Bodies of all seven individuals have been recovered from the avalanche site. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of everyone involved, all seven have been confirmed deceased,' the Army said in a statement.

AAP steps up attack against Vardhan over removal of AIIMS CVO

AAP steps up attack against Vardhan over removal of AIIMS CVO

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Stepping up its attack on the Union Health Minister over the removal of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Chief Vigilance Officer Sanjeev Chaturvedi, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday called for the immediate sacking or resignation of Harsh Vardhan.

Vaccination drive suspended in Maha till Monday

Vaccination drive suspended in Maha till Monday

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The Maharashtra government on Saturday evening announced suspension of the COVID-19 vaccination drive in the state till Monday owing to problems in the Co-Win app.

PIX: India takes 1st step to end COVID with vaccine

PIX: India takes 1st step to end COVID with vaccine

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Healthcare workers at the frontline of India's COVID-19 battle got their first jabs after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the world's biggest drive via video conferencing.

Healthy people might have to wait till 2022 for Covid vaccine: WHO

Healthy people might have to wait till 2022 for Covid vaccine: WHO

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Addressing an online question and answer session, WHO's chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said there would be at least one effective vaccine by 2021 but it would be available 'only in limited quantities'. "Most people agree, it's starting with healthcare workers, and frontline workers, but even there, you need to define which of them are at highest risk, and then the elderly, and so on," Swaminathan said on prioritising who gets the vaccine first.

Delhi's traders want markets to shut down: online poll

Delhi's traders want markets to shut down: online poll

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The Confederation of All India Traders has approached Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and urged them to shut markets in Delhi.

Amid Ladakh standoff China passes new land border law

Amid Ladakh standoff China passes new land border law

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Asserting that sovereignty and territorial integrity of China are "sacred and inviolable", the country's national legislature has adopted a new law on the protection and exploitation of the land border areas, which could have bearing on Beijing's border dispute with India.

India ahead of US, UK in slowing down COVID-19 spread

India ahead of US, UK in slowing down COVID-19 spread

Rediff.com19 May 2020

India's COVID-19 cases climbed from 100 to one lakh in 64 days, which is more than twice the number of days when compared to the United States and Spain.

Sushma, AP Governor? Minister's deleted tweet sparks off buzz

Sushma, AP Governor? Minister's deleted tweet sparks off buzz

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A home ministry spokesperson also denied the reports about Swaraj being appointed as the Governor.

'We need to know what they mean by clinical trial mode'

'We need to know what they mean by clinical trial mode'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

'Ideally, the efficacy data of all the trials should be there in the public domain, and as soon as possible.' 'It is difficult to understand the reason behind the authorisation.'

Will Kiran Bedi be Delhi's next CM?

Will Kiran Bedi be Delhi's next CM?

Rediff.com21 May 2014

A day after dropping hints of joining politics, former Indian Police Service officer Kiran Bedi on Wednesday said she was ready to become the Bharatiya Janata Party's chief Ministerial nominee in Delhi if such an offer was made to her.

We should have control over Covid by Diwali: Vardhan

We should have control over Covid by Diwali: Vardhan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Vardhan also expressed hope about having a vaccine against COVID-19 by the end of this year.

Centre rushes team to Kerala after Nipah confirmation

Centre rushes team to Kerala after Nipah confirmation

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

A control room has also been set up and the Strategic Health Operations Centre (SHOC) of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has been activated, phone number for which is 011-23978046, a health ministry statement stated.

Delhi declares black fungus as epidemic, number of cases rises

Delhi declares black fungus as epidemic, number of cases rises

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Amid rising incidents of black fungus in the national capital, the Delhi government on Thursday declared it an epidemic with Lt Governor Anil Baijal issuing regulations under the Epidemic Diseases Act to contain and manage cases of the deadly mucormycosis in the city.

Shivraj Chouhan wealthiest CM, Raje a close second

Shivraj Chouhan wealthiest CM, Raje a close second

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

With assets worth more than Rs 6.27 crore, Madhya Pradesh's Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the richest among those set to be appointed chief ministers in the four states.