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India's first mRNA vaccine gets nod for human trials

India's first mRNA vaccine gets nod for human trials

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

The novel mRNA vaccine candidate, HGCO19, is supported with seed grant under the Ind-CEPI mission of the Department of Biotechnology. The mRNA vaccines do not use the conventional model to produce immune response. Instead, they carry molecular instructions to make the protein in the body through a synthetic RNA of the virus.

Picture or painting? India's natural beauty will amaze you

Picture or painting? India's natural beauty will amaze you

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Readers share their best photos of India from their travels.

'PM has gone for good administrators'

'PM has gone for good administrators'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'Whether it will create an impact or not, only time will tell.'

Govt yet to clear India-Pak cricket series

Govt yet to clear India-Pak cricket series

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Days after the Board of Control for Cricket in India's request to the government for clearance on resumption of cricketing ties with Pakistan, the External Affairs Ministry said no decision has been taken on it.

Continued terror can't be 'new normal' in ties: India to Pak

Continued terror can't be 'new normal' in ties: India to Pak

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Talking tough in the wake of attack on army camp in Nagrota, India on Thursday made it clear that talks with Pakistan cannot take place in an atmosphere of "continued terror", which it will never accept as "new normal" in the bilateral relationship.

Lockdown will no longer help in COVID-19 fight: Virologist

Lockdown will no longer help in COVID-19 fight: Virologist

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Shahid Jameel, recipient of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, also said that the country had already reached community transmission a long time ago.

Gehlot orders re-probe into Pehlu Khan case

Gehlot orders re-probe into Pehlu Khan case

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The chief minister took the decision in a high-level review meeting held for examining the shortcomings in the probe and the findings of the court, said an official statement.

'The power crisis will not last long'

'The power crisis will not last long'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'This is a crisis which did not happen overnight. It was happening slowly.' 'Now we are mining very fast and this crisis won't last long.'

India, Qatar sign agreements on visas, cyberspace, investments

India, Qatar sign agreements on visas, cyberspace, investments

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Modi and the Qatari Prime Minister, who is in New Delhi on his first visit, discussed enhancing cooperation in defence and security, in particular in cyber security and agreed on joint action to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing.

MEA counters Pak envoy's assertion, says both sides agreed on reciprocity

MEA counters Pak envoy's assertion, says both sides agreed on reciprocity

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Countering the Pakistan high commissioner's assertion that the visit by Pakistani JIT was not on reciprocity, India on Thursday said before the team's visit.

Despite Covid-19 crisis, mid- and small-cap funds see big gains in 2020

Despite Covid-19 crisis, mid- and small-cap funds see big gains in 2020

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The unlocking of the economy since June led to a significant recovery in various macro, micro and high-frequency data points, resulting in the equity markets surpassing their previous lifetime highs.

Should you invest in index funds, ETFs?

Should you invest in index funds, ETFs?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Do a proper asset allocation and invest through systematic investment plans where one can benefit.

Swaraj calls on Afghan Prez; meets Kyrgyz, Iranian counterparts

Swaraj calls on Afghan Prez; meets Kyrgyz, Iranian counterparts

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday called on Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Islamabad and discussed connectivity, terror threats to the war-torn country and the peace and reconciliation process there.

Former Indian Navy officer held in Pakistan; no link with government, says India

Former Indian Navy officer held in Pakistan; no link with government, says India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Pakistan has accused India of stoking violence in Balochistan and Karachi in the past, but it is the first time that it has claimed arresting a R&AW officer.

Swaraj likely to raise Masood issue with China

Swaraj likely to raise Masood issue with China

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is expected to raise the issue of China blocking India's bid to ban Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar by the United Nations with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi,.

Pak diplomats get travel permission as India relents in T20 visitation row

Pak diplomats get travel permission as India relents in T20 visitation row

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

New Delhi appeared to relent on Wednesday by stating that it had approved travels of 19 Pakistan High Commission officials and was prepared to consider more such requests.

Sushma on Myanmar visit, meets Suu Kyi

Sushma on Myanmar visit, meets Suu Kyi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Swaraj also called on Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw and held discussions with him on issues of mutual interest.

First batch of stranded laid-off Indians return from Saudi

First batch of stranded laid-off Indians return from Saudi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Saudi Arabia has also set up a crisis management group to address difficulties being faced by the jobless Indian workers.

Mortal remains of 2 Indians killed in Turkey to reach on Wednesday

Mortal remains of 2 Indians killed in Turkey to reach on Wednesday

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said the bodies of Abis Hasan Rizvi and Khushi Shah from Gujarat will be brought back by Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul on Tuesday night and reach Mumbai on Wednesday morning.

Rajnath won't meet Pak leadership; won't mince words either

Rajnath won't meet Pak leadership; won't mince words either

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Singh is expected to bluntly ask Pakistan to stop sponsoring acts of terror in India and also raise the issue of slow pace of probe into the Pathankot airbase terror attack

It's Hussain @ Rs 100 crore

It's Hussain @ Rs 100 crore

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

Modi invites Apple CEO to set up manufacturing base in India

Modi invites Apple CEO to set up manufacturing base in India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Foxconn, which is Apple's largest manufactures, has decided to set up a manufacturing base in India

UP cops denied food, water to Mukhtar during transfer: Brother

UP cops denied food, water to Mukhtar during transfer: Brother

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's brother alleged on Wednesday that inhuman treatment was given to him while being transferred to Banda jail from Punjab, saying it could have been better had he been shot dead at a road crossing.

Pakistan retaliates; tells Indian official to leave country in 48 hrs

Pakistan retaliates; tells Indian official to leave country in 48 hrs

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

In a tit-for-tat action, Pakistan has declared an Indian High Commission official as persona non-grata and asked him to leave the country within 48 hours.

In SAARC meet, Rajnath to raise issue of Pak support to terror

In SAARC meet, Rajnath to raise issue of Pak support to terror

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Sing is expected to bluntly ask Pakistan to stop sponsoring acts of terror in India.

'US religious freedom report shows no understanding of India'

'US religious freedom report shows no understanding of India'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

External affairs ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the government does not see the locus standi of a foreign entity like US Commission on International Religious Freedom to pronounce on the state of Indian citizens' constitutionally protected rights.

India rejects Pak charge, says Samjhauta Express cancelled due to local stir

India rejects Pak charge, says Samjhauta Express cancelled due to local stir

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

The Indian response came as Pakistan summoned India's Acting Deputy High Commissioner S Raghuram and expressed concern over the cancellation of operation of Samjhauta Express on Thursday due to farmer protest in India leaving over 200 passengers from both countries stranded.

No information on creation of Aarogya Setu app: Govt

No information on creation of Aarogya Setu app: Govt

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Information Commissioner, in a terse order, pointed out that the website of the application mentions that the content on it is "owned, updated and maintained" by MyGov and MeitY

Day after attack, security tightened at Indian consulate in Jalalabad

Day after attack, security tightened at Indian consulate in Jalalabad

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Additional Afghan forces have been deployed around the Indian consulate which was attacked on Wednesday in Jalalabad city of Afghanistan by heavily-armed terrorists including suicide bombers.

Indonesia spares Gurdip Singh from firing squad... for now

Indonesia spares Gurdip Singh from firing squad... for now

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

It was not clear why the Indian was not executed while four other convicts were put to death by the firing squad.

Op Sankat Mochan begins; C17s fly to South Sudan to rescue Indians

Op Sankat Mochan begins; C17s fly to South Sudan to rescue Indians

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Operation Sankat Mochan, aimed at evacuating over 500 Indians stuck in the war-torn South Sudan, got underway on Thursday.

Modi to visit Belgium, US and Saudi Arabia from March 30

Modi to visit Belgium, US and Saudi Arabia from March 30

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Modi will embark on a three-nation tour beginning March 30 during which he will attend the crucial Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, India-EU Summit in Brussels and travel to Saudi Arabia, a key partner of India in the sensitive Gulf region.

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

A summary of Thursday's matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy limited-overs' tournament.

Mexico embraces Modi amid chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'

Mexico embraces Modi amid chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Modi, who is in Mexico on the final leg of his five-nation tour during which he will hold talks with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on key bilateral issues including India's NSG membership bid, was greeted by the Indian community amid chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.

You are being watched!

You are being watched!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

From CCTV cameras to mobile jammers and perimeter protection equipment, the Indian electronic security market is worth over Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion).

Govt slams Pakistan for holding polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Govt slams Pakistan for holding polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

India on Tuesday flagged its objections to elections being held in Gilgit-Baltistan, which forms a part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and termed the move as an attempt to camouflage the 'forcible and illegal' occupation of the region.

Modi's 'selfie diplomacy' moves to Mongolia

Modi's 'selfie diplomacy' moves to Mongolia

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose selfie with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang grabbed eyeballs across the globe, on Sunday, extended his 'selfie diplomacy' to Mongolia by clicking one with President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj.

No need to sign NPT for NSG membership: India to China

No need to sign NPT for NSG membership: India to China

Rediff.com20 May 2016

India on Friday rejected China's contention that it must sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty to get membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

Foreign ministry awaits ED's advice on next action against Mallya

Foreign ministry awaits ED's advice on next action against Mallya

Rediff.com12 May 2016

India on April 28 asked the UK authorities to deport Mallya.

Indian woman employee in Saudi died of natural reasons: MEA

Indian woman employee in Saudi died of "natural reasons: MEA

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Three days before her death, Chief Secretary of Telangana Dr Rajiv Sharma had made a request in writing at the behest of the deceased's family to rescue her from the clutches of her employer and repatriate her back to Hyderabad.