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US allows use of plasma treatment for COVID patients

US allows use of plasma treatment for COVID patients

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The US Food and Drug Administration said on Sunday that over 70,000 patients in the country had been treated with convalescent plasma, which is made using the blood of people who have recovered from coronavirus infections.

'Shiney, a nice man'

'Shiney, a nice man'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

The actor enjoys a good reputation among the complex's security staff.

Hans Raj Rans wants JNU renamed after Modi

Hans Raj Rans wants JNU renamed after Modi

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari was the chief guest at the event which was also attended by Bhojpuri singer-actor Dinesh Lal Yadav 'Nirahua'.

Weak monsoon likely to increase demand for work under MGNREGS

Weak monsoon likely to increase demand for work under MGNREGS

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Around 40 per cent of the country is staring at drought-like conditions ahead of the monsoon as water levels have receded sharply.

PIX: Dia Mirza, Aditi Rao Hydari @ Shabana Azmi's Holi party

PIX: Dia Mirza, Aditi Rao Hydari @ Shabana Azmi's Holi party

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Bollywood celebrities usher in the Festival of Colours with much fervour.

India to receive 98% monsoon, forecasts IMD

India to receive 98% monsoon, forecasts IMD

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The IMD chief also allayed fears of occurrence of an El-Nino.

2 Babbar Khalsa terrorists held in Delhi; arms, ammunition recovered

2 Babbar Khalsa terrorists held in Delhi; arms, ammunition recovered

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The duo were planning targeted killings in various north Indian states on the directions of Khalistan movement leaders sponsored by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, they said.

Italy shows off its new high-speed train

Italy shows off its new high-speed train

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Italian operator Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV) launched its new high-speed trains called .Italo on December 13 at Nola, northwest of Naples.

BJP won't take Gopal Kanda's support: Prasad

BJP won't take Gopal Kanda's support: Prasad

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

"I want to clarify one thing that the BJP is not going to take the support of Kanda," he told reporters in Chandigarh.

Good news! IMD forecasts normal rainfall this year

Good news! IMD forecasts normal rainfall this year

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

India will receive normal monsoon this season, country's meteorological department said on Wednesday in its forecast for the Southwest monsoon that covers 75 per cent of the country, and thereby may bring much-needed respite to the economy, which is reeling under the catastrophic effect of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Delhi Police loses 2 ASIs to COVID-19 within 24 hours

Delhi Police loses 2 ASIs to COVID-19 within 24 hours

Rediff.com31 May 2020

A Delhi Police spokesperson said that nearly 500 personnel have tested positive for the deadly virus so far.

Who brought down MH17? 6 conspiracy theories

Who brought down MH17? 6 conspiracy theories

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

another Malaysia Airlines has gone down and hours after it 'disintegrated' in the sky, several conspiracies are floating behind the tragedy.

What caused the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant?

What caused the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board began arriving in the area on Sunday to launch separate crash investigations.

Photos: Aishwarya Rai admitted to hospital

Photos: Aishwarya Rai admitted to hospital

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

The actress is expected to give birth any time now.

Why are COVID-19 cases increasing?

Why are COVID-19 cases increasing?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'We really need to look seriously to see if there are any local variants.'

Blast kills 17 in Pak as Taliban avenge Islamist's execution

Blast kills 17 in Pak as Taliban avenge Islamist's execution

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The Jamatul Ahrar, a splinter group of the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, claimed responsibility for the attack, saying that it was carried out to avenge the hanging of Mumtaz Qadri, killer of Taseer.

Flood fury in Assam, Bihar; nearly 37 lakh affected

Flood fury in Assam, Bihar; nearly 37 lakh affected

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

In Assam, nearly 27.80 lakh people across 26 districts have been affected by the deluge. The deaths were reported from the Barpeta, Kokrajhar and Morigaon districts. The death toll due to floods and landslides this year has risen to 122.

1 firefighter killed, 14 others injured in Delhi factory fire

1 firefighter killed, 14 others injured in Delhi factory fire

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The fire department said they received a call around 4.23 am about a fire in the factory at Udoh Nagar area after which seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot, the official said.

7.3-magnitude quake hits China's Xinjiang region

7.3-magnitude quake hits China's Xinjiang region

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake jolted northwest China's Xinjiang region on Wednesday, the China Earthquake Networks Centre said.

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Raj Barathur -- Indian American entrepreneur, geneticist, professor and biopharmaceutical industry leader -- stayed the course even when diagnosed with lung cancer

Attack on Pak cleric's house: 13 killed

Attack on Pak cleric's house: 13 killed

Rediff.com31 May 2007

Those killed included six members of the cleric's family.

AAP declares candidates for 6 seats in Delhi, no alliance with Congress

AAP declares candidates for 6 seats in Delhi, no alliance with Congress

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Atishi will contest from East Delhi, Guggan Singh from North-West Delhi, Raghav Chadha from South, Dilip Pandey from North-East, Pankaj Gupta from Chandni Chowk and Brijesh Goyal will contest from New Delhi seats.

Season's heaviest showers in Delhi; country braces for more rain

Season's heaviest showers in Delhi; country braces for more rain

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Ayanagar weather station recorded 99.2 mm rainfall, the maximum in the city, during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Thursday.

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