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IPL Auction 2022: Kishan, Chahar top buys on Day 1

IPL Auction 2022: Kishan, Chahar top buys on Day 1

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Ishan Kishan's Rs 15.25 crore winning bid from Mumbai Indians bettered the Rs 14 crore figure that Chennai Super Kings paid to retain Deepak Chahar.

Cyclone 'Jawad' to make landfall around Puri on Dec 5

Cyclone 'Jawad' to make landfall around Puri on Dec 5

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

'There's also a possibility of the cyclonic system changing its course, thus avoiding a landfall in Odisha'

Jagdeep Dhankhar elected 14th Vice President of India

Jagdeep Dhankhar elected 14th Vice President of India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Dhankar wins vice presidential election by bagging more than 500 votes.

Future holds shareholders' meet for approval of Reliance Retail deal

Future holds shareholders' meet for approval of Reliance Retail deal

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Future Retail Ltd (FRL) on Wednesday held a meeting of its shareholders to consider and approve the sale of the company's retail assets to billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. The meeting was chaired by Shailesh Haribhakti, FRL said in a regulatory filing. Haribhakti has been appointed by the NCLT to chair the meeting. The result of the voting will be announced in due course, it added.

BJP nominates first-time MLA for Maharashtra speaker's post

BJP nominates first-time MLA for Maharashtra speaker's post

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

First-time Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Rahul Narvekar on Friday filed his nomination as the party candidate for the post of Maharashtra assembly speaker, election for which, if required, will be held on July 3.

BJP MLC Darekar booked in bank scam, din in Maha assembly

BJP MLC Darekar booked in bank scam, din in Maha assembly

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The complainant alleged that Darekar posed as a labourer, which was later found wrong.

Navy MIG trainer crashes near Goa village, pilots safe

Navy MIG trainer crashes near Goa village, pilots safe

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The officer said the aircraft was on a regular training sortie when the incident occurred.

New govt in Manipur before March 19 : Biren Singh

New govt in Manipur before March 19 : Biren Singh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

National People's Party, a partner in the existing government which won seven seats in the just concluded state poll, will not be a part of the new dispensation, Singh told reporters at his residence.

Maharashtra okays local trains for all, decision with railways

Maharashtra okays local trains for all, decision with railways

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Local trains have been off bounds for the general public since March last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Sensex, Nifty end lower in volatile trade; HDFC bucks trend

Sensex, Nifty end lower in volatile trade; HDFC bucks trend

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

On the Sensex chart, NTPC, SBI, UltraTech Cement, ICICI Bank, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv and Bjaja Finance were among the major laggards, shedding as much as 1.63 per cent.

Parliament faces repeated adjournments over Pegasus

Parliament faces repeated adjournments over Pegasus

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Both Houses of Parliament witnessed multiple adjournments on Monday as opposition MPs continued their protest over the Pegasus snooping row and other matters. Amid ruckus by the Opposition, the Rajya Sabha passed the Inland Vessels Bill-2021 while the Lok Sabha passed the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill with voice-vote.

Oppn protest over price rise, Sonia at ED disrupts Parl proceedings for 3rd day

Oppn protest over price rise, Sonia at ED disrupts Parl proceedings for 3rd day

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Thursday following a request from the government that the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 be taken up for consideration when Opposition members are also present in the House.

Lights back as Chandigarh power dept workers call off strike

Lights back as Chandigarh power dept workers call off strike

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Protesting employees of the city electricity department on Wednesday evening called off their strike while power supply has also been restored in the most parts of the city.

MHA directs NIA to probe foreign hand in Udaipur tailor's murder

MHA directs NIA to probe foreign hand in Udaipur tailor's murder

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The Union home ministry on Wednesday directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take over the investigation of 'brutal murder' of a tailor in Udaipur and probe involvement of any organisation and international links.

How Kerala is treating coronavirus suspects

How Kerala is treating coronavirus suspects

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

A separate menu has been prepared for the 15 Indian patients -- all Keralites -- and the two United Kingdom nationals

Markets slump in late noon trades to end 1.4% lower

Markets slump in late noon trades to end 1.4% lower

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

Heavyweights like Reliance, L&T, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, TCS, ONGC and SBI among the draggers.

Sri Lankans on edge ahead of President's promised resignation

Sri Lankans on edge ahead of President's promised resignation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Sri Lankans were on the edge on Tuesday as they waited whether embattled Gotabaya Rajapaksa will honour his offer to resign as president, amid signs that key members of the erstwhile powerful ruling family were attempting to flee in the face of massive public anger against them for mishandling the economy that has bankrupt the country.

Massive fire at Mumbai highrise, guard falls to death from 19th floor

Massive fire at Mumbai highrise, guard falls to death from 19th floor

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The fire erupted on the 19th floor of the One Avighna Park building on Currey Road shortly before noon, the official said, adding search and rescue operations are underway.

Mumbai local trains open for all after 10 months

Mumbai local trains open for all after 10 months

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The general public is allowed to travel in the suburban trains from the time of start of services for the day till 7 am, from 12 noon to 4 pm, and from 9 pm till the closure of services for the day.

Gyanvapi videography survey held peacefully, to resume on Sunday

Gyanvapi videography survey held peacefully, to resume on Sunday

Rediff.com14 May 2022

'The survey work went on in a peaceful manner and, there has been no objection from anyone.'

IPL Auction 2022: Teams, Players, all you need to know

IPL Auction 2022: Teams, Players, all you need to know

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Ahead of Saturday's event, here's a lowdown of ready references for the auction.

Patna pounded by heavy rain; Dy CM's house inundated

Patna pounded by heavy rain; Dy CM's house inundated

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

According to the MeT Department, the city received 145 mm rainfall since the previous day, the highest for this date in a decade.

Sarma, Sonowal to meet Nadda today; decision on CM likely

Sarma, Sonowal to meet Nadda today; decision on CM likely

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Almost a week after winning the Assam Assembly polls, Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to decide on the name of its Chief Ministerial nominee on Saturday in a crucial meeting called by the central leadership of the party.

A Simple Recipe By Kubbra Sait's Mumma

A Simple Recipe By Kubbra Sait's Mumma

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The actress remembers the everyday fare at her childhood home in Bengaluru.

Higher wind speed flushes out pollution in Delhi

Higher wind speed flushes out pollution in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

According to Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app, the city's air quality index (AQI) stood at 449 in the severe category at 8 am on Saturday. It was 462 on Friday.

Pegasus spyware 'non-issue', says minister amid Parliament logjam

Pegasus spyware 'non-issue', says minister amid Parliament logjam

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

As yet another day of Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned due to vociferous protests, Joshi, the Union parliamentary affairs minister, urged the protesting members to allow the House to function while speaking during the Question Hour.

Tejashwi's allegation against Bihar minister rocks assembly

Tejashwi's allegation against Bihar minister rocks assembly

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The Bihar assembly plunged into turmoil on Saturday when the opposition sought to raise the issue of alleged involvement of revenue and land reforms minister Ram Surat Rai in illicit liquor trade, forcing adjournment of the House around noon till lunch.

Watch Live! All the action from Parliament

Watch Live! All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Watch all the proceedings and live debates.

In search of vital runs, Rahane grinds it out at BKC

In search of vital runs, Rahane grinds it out at BKC

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Ajinkya Rahane is scouring the missing runs. By batting at the nets in shorts spans, against a variety of bowlers, and by doing everything else that is in his control, the seasoned Rahane is bracing up for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, knowing well it could decide his future in the Indian team.

Rescue, clearing ops underway in cyclone Yaas-hit Odisha, Bengal

Rescue, clearing ops underway in cyclone Yaas-hit Odisha, Bengal

Rediff.com26 May 2021

A total of 113 teams were deployed by the federal contingency force in the two states and adjoining areas for launching relief and rescue in the wake of the cyclone.

Mumbai stews at 37.5 degrees Celsius, heat wave on Wednesday too

Mumbai stews at 37.5 degrees Celsius, heat wave on Wednesday too

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Mumbai civic body took to Twitter to inform citizens about the do's and don'ts and asked them to "stay hydrated and safe".

Farmers' protest enters day 14, Centre to send draft

Farmers' protest enters day 14, Centre to send draft

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

"No meeting will be held between farmers and the government tomorrow. The minister has said that a proposal will be given to the farmer leaders tomorrow (December 9). Farmer leaders will hold a meeting over government's proposal," Mollah had told the media on Tuesday.

Heavy rains pound Chennai, inundate roads; 3 dead

Heavy rains pound Chennai, inundate roads; 3 dead

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

It was a repeat of scenes witnessed last month as motorists struggled to manoeuvre their vehicles on flooded roads and subways while showers led to traffic congestion in Chennai and suburbs.

Omicron spike: Delhi shuts schools, cinemas, gyms

Omicron spike: Delhi shuts schools, cinemas, gyms

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The 'yellow' alert restrictions stipulate that shops and establishments of non-essential goods and services and malls will open based on odd-even formula from 10 am to 8 pm.

Delhi to re-impose night curfew from Monday amid spike in Covid cases

Delhi to re-impose night curfew from Monday amid spike in Covid cases

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

With the COVID-19 positivity rate touching 0.55 percent, the Delhi government has decided to re-impose night curfew from Monday, according to sources.

Custody of Mukhtar Ansari handed over to UP Police

Custody of Mukhtar Ansari handed over to UP Police

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday took custody of jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari at Punjab's Rupnagar jail to transfer him to Banda prison.

China conducts precision strikes over Taiwan Strait

China conducts precision strikes over Taiwan Strait

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The Chinese military on Thursday said it has conducted precision strikes over the Taiwan Strait and 'expected results' were achieved, in apparent retaliation to the United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei disregarding Beijing's vociferous warnings.

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

'We didn't know where the story was going. But I knew I was telling the story of an extremely lonely journalist.'

Modi in Varanasi to inaugurate Rs 339-cr mega temple project

Modi in Varanasi to inaugurate Rs 339-cr mega temple project

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Taking to Twitter, Modi said that the Kashi Vishwanath Dham project will add to Kashi's spiritual vibrancy.

Jet's woes deepen as Indian Oil stops fuel supply

Jet's woes deepen as Indian Oil stops fuel supply

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The public sector oil marketing firm stopped supplying fuel to the cash-starved carrier from 12 noon Friday.