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PM's private secy Rajeev Topno moves to World Bank

PM's private secy Rajeev Topno moves to World Bank

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Besides him, Brajendra Navnit who served in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has been appointed as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Geneva, Switzerland. Topno is a 1996 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Gujarat cadre.

Missing Indian-origin student's body found in Malaysia

Missing Indian-origin student's body found in Malaysia

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Navdeep Singh Jaryal died when a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sabah in Malaysia.

Cong gives tickets to sons of Gehlot, Jaswant Singh

Cong gives tickets to sons of Gehlot, Jaswant Singh

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav will contest from Jodhpur and Manvendra from Barmer.

The Men Who Made A Difference on OTT

The Men Who Made A Difference on OTT

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja introduces us to the men who have made an impression in the OTT universe.

Cops on lookout for uncle of arrested Pak-trained terrorist

Cops on lookout for uncle of arrested Pak-trained terrorist

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The Delhi Police's Special Cell on Tuesday busted a Pakistan-organised terror module with the arrest of six men, including two ISI trained terrorists.

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"Convict him or acquit him," an anguished Supreme Court observed on non-framing of charges on an accused jailed for 11 years over serial blasts in multiple Rajdhani Express and other trains in 1993.

ERCP: Gehlot's Quiet War With Modi

ERCP: Gehlot's Quiet War With Modi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is determined to implement the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project despite the Centre's indifference.

Maha seeks clarity from railways on train fares for migrants

Maha seeks clarity from railways on train fares for migrants

Rediff.com6 May 2020

These workers do not have jobs and the Railways should not charge train fare from them, Deshmukh said in a video message. The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said the Railways has subsidised 85 per cent of ticket fare for special trains being run to transport migrant workers and the state governments have to pay the remaining 15 per cent.

Protests move indoors, online during lockdown

Protests move indoors, online during lockdown

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Several protests and mass movements across Delhi and the country were at their peak when the coronavirus threat slowly crept in, throwing normal life out of gear and pushing everyone indoors to ensure social distancing.

Meet the man behind CoinDCX, India's first crypto unicorn

Meet the man behind CoinDCX, India's first crypto unicorn

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

A large part of the work that CEO Sumit Gupta does is focused on educating users and the larger community about investing in cryptocurrencies, reports Neha Alawadhi.

Pix: Simply gorgeous, Gaurang!

Pix: Simply gorgeous, Gaurang!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Designer Gaurang Shah brought traditional India alive on the ramp in the most stunning manner.

I trusted in my abilities: IIT-JEE topper Aman Bansal

I trusted in my abilities: IIT-JEE topper Aman Bansal

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Jaipur's first IIT-JEE topper Aman Bansal shares his success mantra.

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Police said that Pakistan-based Anees Ibrahim, who is brother of Dawood Ibrahim, was connected with the underworld operatives to execute the terror plan.

Bird flu outbreak: Centre issues advisory to 4 states

Bird flu outbreak: Centre issues advisory to 4 states

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The Centre on Wednesday said Avian Influenza, or the bird flu outbreak, has been reported at 12 epicentres in four states -- Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh -- and advisories have been issued to contain further spread of the infection in poultry ducks, crows and migratory birds.

Byju-Aakash's Plans for Test Learning

Byju-Aakash's Plans for Test Learning

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'Hybrid learning is the future, and test prep is a big segment within the entire education space in India.'

Yediyurappa allocates portfolios to new ministers

Yediyurappa allocates portfolios to new ministers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

A week after expanding his cabinet, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Thursday allocated portfolios to the seven new inductees and also effected a reshuffle of the departments of some ministers.

Bommai allocates portfolios, some ministers express displeasure

Bommai allocates portfolios, some ministers express displeasure

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The chief minister, who had on Wednesday expanded his new cabinet by inducting 29 ministers, had played it safe by and large retaining old faces, as 23 of them were Ministers in the previous Yediyurappa cabinet, while six were new.

Visit Baran district to know ground reality: Gehlot to BJP leaders

Visit Baran district to know ground reality: Gehlot to BJP leaders

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

"Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi trust our words and reports. Why don't senior BJP leaders like Amit Shah or Dharmendra Pradhan visit Baran or anywhere in the state to know what actually is the ground reality," Gehlot told PTI.

2 Gehlot aides raided amid Rajasthan Congress turmoil

2 Gehlot aides raided amid Rajasthan Congress turmoil

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The raids come as Rajasthan is witnessing an intense power tussle between chief minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy Sachin Pilot.

Second water train reaches Latur

Second water train reaches Latur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The 'water train' with 10 wagons carrying water for Latur left from Miraj in western Maharashtra on Wednesday morning and took 10 hours to traverse a distance of around 350km.

PM's wife injured, her relative killed in accident

PM's wife injured, her relative killed in accident

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Jashodaben did not suffer any major injuries in the accident in which four other people travelling with her was also injured.

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

With 100-plus Tests and 400-plus wickets, most of them not exactly coming on rank turners, Harbhajan's name will always figure among true blue cricketing elites of India.

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.

Indian American to guide US manufacturing policy

Indian American to guide US manufacturing policy

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Secunderabad-born and raised Dr Sridhar Kota, 52, professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, has become American President Barack Obama's point man for developing policy on manufacturing in the White House.

WTF: 116 iron nails removed from man's stomach

WTF: 116 iron nails removed from man's stomach

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The condition of the patient is normal and he was speaking properly post operation.

Rajasthan: Flood waters enter 20 villages

Rajasthan: Flood waters enter 20 villages

Rediff.com2 Sep 2006

The Central government has approved a Rs 350 crore relief package for the flood-hit state even as an inter-ministerial team will visit the state to assess the damage.

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

In Uttar Pradesh, the death toll due to lightning strikes rose to 42.

29 ministers inducted into Bommai's cabinet

29 ministers inducted into Bommai's cabinet

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Among the ministers in the new cabinet are 8 Lingayats, 7 Vokkaligas, 7 OBCs, 3 SCs, 2 Brahmins, 1 ST and 1 Reddy, and a woman.

Cong workers vandalise party offices over ticket distribution

Cong workers vandalise party offices over ticket distribution

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The party, however, chose to play down the incidents calling them 'minor protests', and claimed that there was no discontent among the workers.

Travel pics: What a trip to India feels like!

Travel pics: What a trip to India feels like!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Readers share their travel photos. You can share yours too!

Trailer: Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is fun

Trailer: Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is fun

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan appears a whirlwind ride filled with drama, emotion and, of course, humour, says Namrata Thakker

Alcohol can kill coronavirus in the throat, MLA writes to Gehlot

Alcohol can kill coronavirus in the throat, MLA writes to Gehlot

Rediff.com1 May 2020

If alcohol-based sanitisers can kill coronavirus on the hands, there is no reason why alcoholic drinks may not kill the virus in tipplers' throats, a Congress MLA has argued, seeking the reopening of liquor shops in Rajasthan. Congress MLA Bharat Singh Kundanpur put forward the argument in all seriousness in his letter written to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday, urging him to open liquor shops in the state.

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average concentration of lung-damaging fine particles known as PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR shot up from 243 micrograms per cubic metre at 6 pm on Thursday (Diwali day) to 410 micrograms per cubic metre at 9 am on Friday, around seven times the safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre.

K'taka seeks Centre's nod to reopen places of worship from 1 June

K'taka seeks Centre's nod to reopen places of worship from 1 June

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The standard operating procedure is likely to be put in place, that needs to be followed at temples once opened for public.

Orphaned teens seek PM's help to exchange Rs 96,500 in old notes

Orphaned teens seek PM's help to exchange Rs 96,500 in old notes

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The cash was found in a box earlier this month during a police survey at one of their locked paternal houses in Sarawada village.

BJP's Om Birla set to be next Lok Sabha Speaker

BJP's Om Birla set to be next Lok Sabha Speaker

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Birla, 57, has been MLA from Rajasthan thrice and MP twice.

Party will decide my constituency: Sachin Pilot

Party will decide my constituency: Sachin Pilot

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

On Wednesday, the Congress had announced that former chief minister Ashok Gehlot and Pilot would be contesting the Rajasthan assembly elections.

Pix: Want to look glamorous and sexy?

Pix: Want to look glamorous and sexy?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

That exquisite six yards called the sari is all you need. Gaurang's collection is proof.

Thousands of migrant workers reach home by special trains

Thousands of migrant workers reach home by special trains

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The migrants were ferried to their villages in sanitised buses arranged by the Jharkhand government to take them home after preliminary medical screening at the station, officials said.

Gujjars on dharna on rail tracks in Rajasthan over quota

Gujjars on dharna on rail tracks in Rajasthan over quota

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

The protesters are demanding five per cent reservation to Gujjars, Raika-Rebari, Gadia Luhar, Banjara and Gadaria communities in government jobs and educational institutions.