News for '-india-today'

'Difference this time is the suddenness of death'

'Difference this time is the suddenness of death'

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'Now you see a patient, 10 minutes later the patient is dead.' 'The second wave is definitely much more dangerous, brutal and fatal than the first wave.' 'The number of deaths and infections in India today are very, very, high; the actual numbers are not being reported.'

India rejects criticism over handling of Stan Swamy's case

India rejects criticism over handling of Stan Swamy's case

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The ministry of external affairs said India remains committed to the promotion and protection of the human rights of all its citizens and that the country's democratic polity is complemented by an independent judiciary and a range of national and state-level human rights commissions.

'India can no longer afford to go soft on China'

'India can no longer afford to go soft on China'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'India cannot allow Beijing's policy of stabilising and destabilising the border at will to perpetuate its own ends.' A riveting excerpt from Manish Tiwari's 10 Flashpoints; 20 Years National Security Situations That Impacted India.

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'He destroyed many of our tanks, and finally, it was just the two of us left facing each other with our tanks just 200 m apart.' A tale of valour excerpted from Rachna Bisht Rawat's 1971: Charge Of The Gorkhas And Other Stories.

India keeping an eye on drill by China near Ladakh: Gen Naravane

India keeping an eye on drill by China near Ladakh: Gen Naravane

Rediff.com20 May 2021

"We have seen movements in training areas. It is an annual exercise. They come for training. We also go to training areas. We have been keeping a constant eye on it. We have forces along the LAC and they are adequate to deal with any action or activity," Gen Naravane told India Today channel.

Ganguly keeps it open-ended on joining politics

Ganguly keeps it open-ended on joining politics

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Ganguly said his life has been full of surprising twists and turns and he has never really had a clue about what's coming next for him.

'Corbett Park is a part of our history. We can't tamper with history'

'Corbett Park is a part of our history. We can't tamper with history'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'Jim Corbett was a remarkable man. There's a history behind Corbett and he deserves the honour of the area being the Jim Corbett National Park.'

Gavaskar surprised by 'noise' at Jadeja substitution

Gavaskar surprised by 'noise' at Jadeja substitution

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Later, India captain Virat Kohli said Jadeja, who was subsequently ruled out of the remainder of the series, was dizzy after the head knock.

Why IIM-Ahmedabad is India's best business school

Why IIM-Ahmedabad is India's best business school

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad was ranked the best among 200 plus business schools that participated in the India Today survey.

Don't Miss: India's BEST colleges 2019

Don't Miss: India's BEST colleges 2019

Rediff.com21 May 2019

India Today has ranked the top colleges in India across 14 streams.

Jim Corbett Still Lives Here

Jim Corbett Still Lives Here

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

With his name or without, Jim Corbett continues to live on in his home in Uttarakahand's Kaladunghi and in the jungles he loved.

Why BJP Targets Congress All The Time

Why BJP Targets Congress All The Time

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The BJP believes that the only party still capable of leading a credible challenge against it is the Congress. Please note how BJP campaigners in states where the Congress may count for a cipher or thereabouts, mostly attack the Congress, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Why does PM never say 'CPI-M Mukt Bharat', asks Rahul

Why does PM never say 'CPI-M Mukt Bharat', asks Rahul

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

While the Congress was a unifying force, the Left front was divisive, he said adding "wherever we go, we unify everybody. We are a unifying force. Wherever we go we identify everybody and unite them and make them strong".

Nifty spurts to record high amid F&O expiry

Nifty spurts to record high amid F&O expiry

Rediff.com27 May 2021

SBI was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, jumping around 3 per cent, followed by Kotak Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj Auto, Tech Mahindra, UltraTech Cement and PowerGrid. NSE Nifty rose 36.40 points to 15,337.85.

Kejriwal-led AAP will sweep Delhi, predict exit polls

Kejriwal-led AAP will sweep Delhi, predict exit polls

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

The exit polls predicted little improvement in the fortunes of the Congress which could not bag any seat in the 2015 polls.

What Did Modi's Washington Visit Achieve?

What Did Modi's Washington Visit Achieve?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The only thing that may salvage Narendra Modi's trip to the US is his meetings with CEOs, such as those of Blackstone, First Solar, Qualcomm, Adobe, and General Atomics, asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.

2018's top 20 engineering colleges in India

2018's top 20 engineering colleges in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

India Today's annual list ranks the top 100 colleges in the country.

'Father Stan Swamy asked uncomfortable questions to the State'

'Father Stan Swamy asked uncomfortable questions to the State'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

'After Father Stan Swamy's death one thing has become very clear, that if you fight for justice in India you will be called a Maoist by the State.'

'Vaccinate, Vaccinate, Vaccinate!'

'Vaccinate, Vaccinate, Vaccinate!'

Rediff.com4 May 2021

'One thing we have learnt is that a pandemic can be arrested at any stage.' 'Not suddenly, of course, but slowly with steady unwavering focus.'

India faces a loss of 19.6 million jobs

India faces a loss of 19.6 million jobs

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

While many of the lost jobs will come back, the current loss is huge and its impact on the households that have suffered because of this cannot be captured in the comfort that jobs will come back eventually, observes Mahesh Vyas.

Phones of ministers, scribes, judge hacked using spyware sold only to govts: Report

Phones of ministers, scribes, judge hacked using spyware sold only to govts: Report

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The government, however, dismissed allegations of any kind of surveillance on its part on specific people, saying it 'has no concrete basis or truth associated with it whatsoever'.

If Yogi Wins UP.. If Yogi Loses UP...

If Yogi Wins UP.. If Yogi Loses UP...

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

If he doesn't win next year, it will set back the party's prospects in 2024. If he wins, it will be seen as his win as much as the BJP high command's, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Coronavirus has affected Indian shooters: Bhaker

Coronavirus has affected Indian shooters: Bhaker

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

The 18-year old pistol shooter, who was one of India's medal hopefuls in Tokyo Olympics, was disappointed at the postponement of the Summer Games.

India following Netaji's footsteps, from LoC to LAC: PM

India following Netaji's footsteps, from LoC to LAC: PM

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The prime minister said that Netaji is the biggest source of inspiration for the dream of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-reliant India) and 'Sonar Bangla' (Golden Bengal).

'Kashmir has been reduced to being a municipality'

'Kashmir has been reduced to being a municipality'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

'Earlier we had been told we were the crown of India.'

2018's top 20 commerce colleges

2018's top 20 commerce colleges

Rediff.com31 May 2018

India Today's annual list ranks the top 100 colleges in the country.

This weapon scanned the sky for drones during PM's speech

This weapon scanned the sky for drones during PM's speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had hoisted the national flag and addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort. He said that it was an occasion to remember freedom fighters who laid down their lives for the freedom of the country.

Salute our Corona warriors: PM on I-Day

Salute our Corona warriors: PM on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Narendra Modi said "corona warriors have lived the mantra of 'Seva Parmo Dharma' and served the people of the country.

Sonia's clarion call: Winning 2024 polls ultimate goal; time to rise above politics

Sonia's clarion call: Winning 2024 polls ultimate goal; time to rise above politics

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday urged top opposition leaders to rise above political compulsions to take on the BJP in the interest of the nation and start planning "systematically" to realise the "ultimate goal" of winning the 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Kangana calls Urmila 'soft porn star', Urmila responds

Kangana calls Urmila 'soft porn star', Urmila responds

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Ranaut -- an accomplished actress herself -- seems unaware of the fact that Urmila has given brilliant performances in films such as Rangeela, Bhoot, Pinjar, Ek Hasina Thi, Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya and many more.

IPL 2021 will be held in India: Ganguly

IPL 2021 will be held in India: Ganguly

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The BCCI boss also said that a separate IPL for women in two years' time is on the cards.

Gavaskar endorses Kuldeep for first T20I

Gavaskar endorses Kuldeep for first T20I

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Gavaskar said that one should take a cursory glance at Kohli's record to understand his greatness in ODIs.

Modi's Huge Challenge: The Economy

Modi's Huge Challenge: The Economy

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

After 24 months of slowdown beginning in January 2018 before the pandemic and then 18 months of collapse since January 2020, we have become the world's worst performing economy, observes Aakar Patel.

'Glad one of us put Kangana in her place'

'Glad one of us put Kangana in her place'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'We are all too scared of what she will say next, so everyone keeps quiet. But she takes our silence to be an encouragement for her attack.'

Why Rohit makes his teammates feel important...

Why Rohit makes his teammates feel important...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Rohit Sharma says he has learnt from Australian batting great Ricky Ponting how to make everyone feel important in his team, something that played a part in his success at Mumbai Indians.

India-New Zealand WTC final in Southampton not Lord's

India-New Zealand WTC final in Southampton not Lord's

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

India will play their inaugural World Test Championship final against New Zealand at Southampton's Ageas Bowl Stadium from June 18-22, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly confirmed

'The future belongs to you, be fearless'

'The future belongs to you, be fearless'

Rediff.com26 May 2021

When she was on the Miss Universe stage, the beauty queen could only think of India.

2018's top 20 medical colleges in India

2018's top 20 medical colleges in India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

India Today ranks the best colleges in the country.