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More students test Covid positive in Delhi

More students test Covid positive in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

The number of school students testing positive rose on Friday raising concerns among parents with the Delhi government telling school authorities to close specific wings or classrooms wherever needed.

Rains, thunderstorm bring temp down in Delhi; air, road traffic hit

Rains, thunderstorm bring temp down in Delhi; air, road traffic hit

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Heavy rains and thunderstorm on Monday brought Delhiites a much-needed respite from the lengthy spell of sweltering heat, but it also affected road and air traffic during the morning rush hours, and brought down houses and trees, leaving at least eight people injured.

Some Delhi hospitals still struggle for oxygen supply

Some Delhi hospitals still struggle for oxygen supply

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Some hospitals in the national capital appealed to authorities on Tuesday to replenish their oxygen stocks, saying their patients' lives were at stake owing to erratic supplies.

Shastri@60: 'Ravi was a very streetsmart cricketer'

Shastri@60: 'Ravi was a very streetsmart cricketer'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

'Ravi was very streetsmart, cricketsmart, so that made him more adaptable whenever situations changed or conditions changed.'

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Maharashtra is the BRS' first target.

Fashion designer, domestic help killed in Delhi; 3 arrested

Fashion designer, domestic help killed in Delhi; 3 arrested

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The bodies of 53-year-old Maya Lakhani, who ran a boutique called Tulsi Creations in Green Park, and her house help, 50-year-old Bahadur, were found with multiple stab injuries in the bungalow in the early hours of Thursday.

Tauktae leaves behind a trail of destruction

Tauktae leaves behind a trail of destruction

Rediff.com18 May 2021

The landfall process of the eye of the extremely severe cyclonic storm Tauktae, which hit the Gujarat coast in Saurashtra region between Diu and Una, ended around midnight, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Nirmala, Kejriwal take COVID-19 vaccine

Nirmala, Kejriwal take COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Here's a look at just some of the bigwigs who took the anti-Covid jab.

Delhi govt allows reopening of cinemas from Oct 15

Delhi govt allows reopening of cinemas from Oct 15

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Taking to Twitter, Chief Minister Arvind Kejrjiwal said that cinema halls will be allowed to reopen from October 15 and they will have to follow all guidelines issued by the central government.

ED raids activist Harsh Mander's premises in Delhi

ED raids activist Harsh Mander's premises in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Sources said his residence and NGO offices located in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj, Adchini and Mehrauli areas are being searched under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

'We almost went bankrupt'

'We almost went bankrupt'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

'Bottomline, hairline and waistline -- you have to watch them always.'

Delhi hospitals continue to face oxygen shortage even after emergency supply

Delhi hospitals continue to face oxygen shortage even after emergency supply

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A government doctor said hospitals in Delhi are wary of admitting more patients amid a serious shortage of oxygen in the city.

HC tells Delhi govt, police to reduce Afghan refugees at protest site

HC tells Delhi govt, police to reduce Afghan refugees at protest site

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday directed the Delhi government and the police to ensure that the number of Afghan nationals, protesting outside the UNHCR office in New Delhi and seeking refugee status, is suitably reduced and they strictly follow Covid-19 appropriate protocol.

Air India handover to Tata Group delayed by a month till Jan

Air India handover to Tata Group delayed by a month till Jan

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Tata Group's takeover of loss-making national carrier Air India is most likely delayed by a month till January as the completion of procedures taking longer than expected, an official said on Monday. In October, the government accepted the highest bid made by a Tata Sons company for 100 per cent equity shares of Air India and Air India Express along with its 50 per cent stake in ground-handling company AISATS -- the first privatisation in 20 years. At that time, the government had stated that it wanted to complete the transactions, which included Tatas paying Rs 2,700 crore in cash, by December end.

Delhi issues new Covid norms for schools; mask, distance mandatory

Delhi issues new Covid norms for schools; mask, distance mandatory

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The directorate of education also said that students and staff must wear masks and maintain social distancing to the extent possible.

BJP jolts Maharashtra ruling alliance, wins 4 of 6 MLC seats

BJP jolts Maharashtra ruling alliance, wins 4 of 6 MLC seats

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

In a jolt to the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party won four of the six seats in the state legislative council, including Nagpur, and wrested the Akola-Buldhana-Washim seat from the Shiv Sena.

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

A summary of all the action from Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Etihad gets showcause notice for violating Covid rules

Etihad gets showcause notice for violating Covid rules

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The New Delhi district authorities on Monday issued a show-cause notice to Etihad Airways for allegedly violating the Centre's guidelines for international passenger arrivals at the IGI airport here, amid concerns over the Omicron variant of coronavirus.

Mood Off? Listen to This Playlist!

Mood Off? Listen to This Playlist!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of 25 golden melodies?

Air India likely to be handed over to the Tatas today

Air India likely to be handed over to the Tatas today

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The government has notified the agreement between Air India and special purpose vehicle AIAHL for the transfer of non-core assets, ahead of the national airline's takeover by the Tata Group. The government had in October last year, inked the share purchase agreement with the Tata Group for the sale of national carrier Air India for Rs 18,000 crore. The Tata Group is expected to take full control of the airline, it founded in 1932, on Thursday. The cash component of the deal would come once the handover process is completed. The Tata Group would pay Rs 2,700 crore cash and take over Rs 15,300 crore of the airline's debt.

'Govt won't own a single share in Air India'

'Govt won't own a single share in Air India'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

'The business continuity clause will mean the Tatas will have to keep running the airline for three years, and cannot exit the flying business.'

Delhi Minority Commission chairman booked for sedition

Delhi Minority Commission chairman booked for sedition

Rediff.com2 May 2020

In the FIR, the complainant alleged that Khan's post was 'provocative', 'deliberate' and seditious and intended to cause disharmony and create a rift in the society, police said, adding that the case is being investigated by the cyber cell.

Puri visits crash site, announces interim relief

Puri visits crash site, announces interim relief

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

He also assured the kin of victims that steps would be taken to get them compensation in line with an international convention of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Taking stock of the crash of the Dubai-Kozhikode AIE flight in Kozhikode and the relief measures, the minister said pilot in-command of the plane, Captain Deepak Vasant Sathe, among those killed in the accident, was one of the most experienced commanders with more than 10,000 flying hours.

Firing outside house occupied by Israelis in South Delhi

Firing outside house occupied by Israelis in South Delhi

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Unidentified car-borne persons on Sunday fired outside a house in Vasant Vihar area where several Israelis, some of them working with the Israel embassy, have been living.

Lata Mangeshkar's FAVOURITE Gulzar songs

Lata Mangeshkar's FAVOURITE Gulzar songs

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'Gulzarsaab's words are lucid and singing them is like painting a picture.'

AAP leader Atishi donates blood plasma

AAP leader Atishi donates blood plasma

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Atishi, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month, had recently recovered. After donating blood plasma, Atishi, the Kalkaji MLA, said that she wants to encourage recovered COVID-19 patients to donate their blood plasma to save lives of those who are currently suffering from the infection.

6 injured as JNU students clash over non-veg food, Ram Navami puja

6 injured as JNU students clash over non-veg food, Ram Navami puja

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

While the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) alleged that the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members stopped students from eating non-vegetarian food in the hostel and 'created a violent atmosphere', the ABVP denied the charge and claimed that 'Leftists' obstructed a puja programme organised at the hostel on Ram Navami festival.

Air India sale: Govt signs share purchase agreement with Tata Sons

Air India sale: Govt signs share purchase agreement with Tata Sons

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

The government on Monday signed the share purchase agreement with Tata Sons for the sale of national carrier Air India for Rs 18,000 crore. Earlier this month, the government had accepted an offer by Talace Pvt Ltd, a unit of the holding company of the salt-to-software conglomerate, to pay Rs 2,700 crore cash and take over Rs 15,300 crore of the airline's debt. Following that, on October 11 a Letter of Intenet (LoI) was issued to the Tata Group confirming the government's willingness to sell its 100 per cent stake in the airline.

10 AMAZING Rain Songs

10 AMAZING Rain Songs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Subhash K Jha selects his favourite rain songs. Do list your favourites in the message board below!

JNU sedition case: Delhi court summons Kanhaiya on March 15

JNU sedition case: Delhi court summons Kanhaiya on March 15

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Kumar and others, including former JNU students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, were accused of raising anti-India slogans.

SC gets 9 new judges, including 3 women

SC gets 9 new judges, including 3 women

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The new judges of the top court include Justice B V Nagarathna, who will be in line to be the first woman Chief Justice of India (CJI) in September 2027, Justice Bela M Trivedi, Justice Hima Kohli, Justice C T Ravikumar, Justice M M Sundresh, and senior advocate and former Additional Solicitor General P S Narasimha.

Gardener arrested in south Delhi gangrape and murder case

Gardener arrested in south Delhi gangrape and murder case

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

A gardener of the nursery where a 30-year-old woman was found dead on Saturday in Vasant Kunj area of south Delhi has been arrested in connection with her gangrape and murder.

SC collegium recommends 9 judges, including 3 women

SC collegium recommends 9 judges, including 3 women

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

In an unprecedented decision, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of three women judges for appointment in the apex court which, if cleared, would give the country its first woman Chief Justice of India (CJI) in the form of Justice B V Nagarathna on February 10, 2027.

Mortal remains of Captain Sathe reach Mumbai; funeral on Aug 11

Mortal remains of Captain Sathe reach Mumbai; funeral on Aug 11

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

The funeral of Sathe, 58, who was a resident of suburban Chandivali in Mumbai, will take place on Tuesday, said a senior Air India official.

Lata Mangeshkar hospitalised, recovering

Lata Mangeshkar hospitalised, recovering

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital's Intensive Care Unit in the early hours of Monday after she complained of breathing problems, hospital sources said.

Ahmed Patel's son-in-law, Dino Morea's assets seized in PMLA case

Ahmed Patel's son-in-law, Dino Morea's assets seized in PMLA case

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The Enforcement Directorate has alleged that this is a bigger bank scam in volume than that of the Punjab National Bank fraud by fugitive diamantaires Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, as it involves fraud to the tune of about Rs 16,000 crore.

Oxygen crisis: 12 die in Batra Hospital in Delhi

Oxygen crisis: 12 die in Batra Hospital in Delhi

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Hospitals across the national capital had sent out SOS messages last week about depleting supplies of oxygen.

UP government provides security to Hathras victim's family

UP government provides security to Hathras victim's family

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Two armed policemen will be on duty for the protection of the victim's brother. Along with the brother's security, there will be a deployment of 12-15 Provincial Armed Constabulary personnel 24x7 in the village for the family.

ICU beds for Covid patients full in 14 private hospitals in Delhi

ICU beds for Covid patients full in 14 private hospitals in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Of the 787 ICU beds with ventilators in government-run and private hospitals, 278 were already occupied by 6 pm on Tuesday, according to the city government's "Delhi Corona" application.

Third accused in Kitty Kumaramangalam murder case arrested

Third accused in Kitty Kumaramangalam murder case arrested

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Robbed ornaments worth over Rs 50 lakh has also been recovered from the possession of the accused who was arrested from Madhya Pradesh, officials said.