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US Sikh family killing: Man charged with 4 counts of murder

US Sikh family killing: Man charged with 4 counts of murder

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The accused involved in the kidnapping and killing of four members of an Indian-origin Sikh family, including a baby girl, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one for each life lost, authorities in California said.

Investors lose Rs 3.7 lakh crore as bears pull down Sensex

Investors lose Rs 3.7 lakh crore as bears pull down Sensex

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Investor wealth slumped by Rs 3.7 lakh crore on Monday, as the equity market recorded its biggest single-day fall in two months.

HC turns down pleas by Malik, Deshmukh to vote in Council polls

HC turns down pleas by Malik, Deshmukh to vote in Council polls

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Saying that the constitutional right to vote is not absolute, the Bombay high court on Friday rejected petitions filed by Nationalist Congress Party leaders Nawab Malik and Anil Deshmukh seeking temporary release from prison for casting ballot in the June 20 Maharashtra Legislative Council election.

Mehbooba's new home prone to terror attacks: Security agencies

Mehbooba's new home prone to terror attacks: Security agencies

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

They also claimed it will be difficult to secure the 20-km route from her new residence to the city centre.

NIA court convicts 8 ISIS operatives in 2017 Kanpur conspiracy case

NIA court convicts 8 ISIS operatives in 2017 Kanpur conspiracy case

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The quantum of punishment will be pronounced by the special NIA court on Monday, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

Secret behing the success of Indian Bank

Secret behing the success of Indian Bank

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Indian Bank expects recoveries to be more than slippages in this financial year, which will result in improved asset quality.

Slap CM remark: Rane asked to file separate pleas for 6 FIRs

Slap CM remark: Rane asked to file separate pleas for 6 FIRs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The Bombay High Court on Friday directed Union minister Narayan Rane to file separate pleas instead of only one that seeks to quash the FIRs registered against him at six police stations in Maharashtra over his controversial remarks against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

Vizag gas leak affects movement of 9 Shramik trains

Vizag gas leak affects movement of 9 Shramik trains

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Staff at the Simhachalam north railway station, which is near the chemical plant LG Polymers started feeling suffocated and burning sensation in the eyes soon after the leak. Trains crossing the railway station stopped from 8:35 am to 12 noon.

PIX: Tyson fights to draw with Jones Jr. in exhibition

PIX: Tyson fights to draw with Jones Jr. in exhibition

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Mike Tyson showed age has not robbed him of his power as the former heavyweight champion, in his long-awaited return to the ring, dominated Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition fight on Saturday in Los Angeles that was surprisingly ruled a draw.

How Hakki Pikkis Inspired Operation Kaveri

How Hakki Pikkis Inspired Operation Kaveri

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Hakki Pikkis are a semi-nomadic tribe, traditionally of bird catchers and hunters, from Karnataka. Their knowledge of the forest and traditional medicine is extensive and is prized by the Sudanese community.

Can Jagdeep Dhankar Handle The Rajya Sabha?

Can Jagdeep Dhankar Handle The Rajya Sabha?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Running a fractious House full of members every bit as well versed in parliamentary law as the chair, has, in the past, reduced several Rajya Sabha chairmen to tears.

Adani group refutes report on loans from PSBs

Adani group refutes report on loans from PSBs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Richest Indian Gautam Adani's conglomerate has cited an improved net debt to operating profit ratio and more than halving of loans from public sector banks to allay concerns about it being overleveraged. In a 15-page note in response to CreditSights report calling the group overleveraged, it said companies in the group have consistently de-levered, with the net debt to Ebitda ratio declining to 3.2 times from 7.6 times in the last nine years. "The businesses operate on a simple yet robust and repeatable business model focused on development and origination, operations and management and capital management plan," the note, reviewed by PTI, said.

'We will be in Mumbai in the next three days'

'We will be in Mumbai in the next three days'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'We don't know yet if we are forming the next government with the BJP or not.'

9000 people evacuated in Punjab due to rain, 8 die; Haryana reports 7 deaths

9000 people evacuated in Punjab due to rain, 8 die; Haryana reports 7 deaths

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

In Punjab, more than 9,000 people were evacuated in Patiala, Rupnagar, Moga, Ludhiana, Mohali, SBS Nagar and Fatehgarh Sahib districts, officials said on Tuesday.

India's Value For The US Goes Beyond Its Capacity To Wage War

India's Value For The US Goes Beyond Its Capacity To Wage War

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Indian position on the Russia-Ukraine war and the unconditional treaty between China and Russia appear to have caused some ripples in India-US relations and led to a reappraisal of India's usefulness to the US in the eventuality of a conflict with China, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

AI brings back 489 citizens from Ukraine; private carriers step in too

AI brings back 489 citizens from Ukraine; private carriers step in too

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

On Monday, the fifth Air India flight landed in Delhi from Bucharest with 249 Indian nationals while the sixth flight arrived from Budapest here with 240 Indian nationals, the officials said.

German soccer star Ozil defends photo with Erdogan

German soccer star Ozil defends photo with Erdogan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Ozil, a member of the 2014 World Cup-winning side who played again in this year's tournament, drew criticism at home after he met Erdogan in May. He and Ilkay Gundogan -- a teammate also of Turkish descent who likewise posed with Erdogan -- were jeered in warm-up games before the World Cup in Russia.

Guj ATS seizes drugs worth Rs 2,170 cr in 3 yrs; 73 people arrested

Guj ATS seizes drugs worth Rs 2,170 cr in 3 yrs; 73 people arrested

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

It claimed that Pakistani smugglers many times tried to use the Gujarat coast to smuggle drugs, but all such attempts were foiled.

Happy Congress took note of my issues, will fight polls unitedly, says Pilot

Happy Congress took note of my issues, will fight polls unitedly, says Pilot

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday expressed happiness that the Congress party has taken cognisance of the issues raised by him about welfare of youth and corruption under the previous Vasundhara Raje government in Rajasthan, and asserted the party will contest the assembly polls unitedly to secure a massive victory.

UN chief Guterres pays tributes to 26/11 victims at Taj hotel in Mumbai

UN chief Guterres pays tributes to 26/11 victims at Taj hotel in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Accompanied by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Guterres placed a floral wreath at the 26/11 attacks memorial in the hotel.

Covid not yet over, strengthen surveillance, Mandaviya tells states

Covid not yet over, strengthen surveillance, Mandaviya tells states

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

The minister appealed to states and Union Territories to continue and strengthen surveillance and focus on genome sequencing for identifying new variants in the country.

What Will China Attack First?

What Will China Attack First?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

In all likelihood, the next conventional Chinese attack on India would be preceded by a massive cyber attack designed to cripple Indian networks and interfere with our disaster-relief programmes.

Cong demands action from PM against WFI chief

Cong demands action from PM against WFI chief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

'The Sports Minister (Anurag Thakur) should speak out. The Prime Minister should speak out, there should be resignations, and heads should roll immediately.'

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan: Imran

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan: Imran

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced on Monday that his government will allow India to send a humanitarian shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to neighbouring Afghanistan through its territory after finalisation of the transit modalities.

Stranded for 10 days in Sumy, 700 Indian students say losing hope fast

Stranded for 10 days in Sumy, 700 Indian students say losing hope fast

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

There is no power, no water supply and shops are refusing to accept cards, even though ATMs have run out of cash, said the Sumy State University student.

Amitabh Bachchan hints at undergoing surgery

Amitabh Bachchan hints at undergoing surgery

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared that he has a 'medical condition' for which he needs to undergo a surgery.

'Trudeau has made a major gamble'

'Trudeau has made a major gamble'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'If Trudeau chooses to repeat his allegations in his UN speech on Friday, it would create a whole new escalation.'

We were tense, felt relaxed after reaching India: Ukraine returned medics

We were tense, felt relaxed after reaching India: Ukraine returned medics

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Most of the students, PTI spoke to soon after their arrival, said they had followed the advisory issued by the Indian embassy in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

ICC readies back-up pitch to negate protesters

ICC readies back-up pitch to negate protesters

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

If the pitch gets hampered then the match officials will assess the pitch and see whether it is in good condition to play or not if yes they will continue playing on the same and if not then they will look at the other pitch condition and take a call on whether they can play on the other one or not, according to ANI.

HC pulls up Centre over 1-page reply to plea on PM CARES Fund

HC pulls up Centre over 1-page reply to plea on PM CARES Fund

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Observing that the issue concerning the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) is 'not so simple' the high court asked the Centre to file a 'detailed and exhaustive' response in the matter.

PM inaugurates revamped Vadnagar station where he sold tea

PM inaugurates revamped Vadnagar station where he sold tea

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the revamped Vadnagar railway station where he sold tea during childhood and recalled those days, expressing a desire to visit the new-look facility.

'Apne CM ko thanks kehna...': Modi's dig at Channi over security lapse

'Apne CM ko thanks kehna...': Modi's dig at Channi over security lapse

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The home ministry has taken cognisance of the "serious security lapse" and has sought a detailed report from the state government. The State Government has also been asked to fix responsibility for this lapse and take strict action.

Centre, states ramp up efforts to avert a BF.7 outbreak

Centre, states ramp up efforts to avert a BF.7 outbreak

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Amid growing concerns over the spurt in COVID-19 cases in China and some other countries, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the focus is to ensure that no unknown variant of the virus enters India and at the same time there is no impediment to travelling.

Bengal minister Partha in 10-day ED custody; to return to Kolkata on Tuesday

Bengal minister Partha in 10-day ED custody; to return to Kolkata on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Doctors at the medical establishment, after a check-up, said he was suffering from chronic diseases but does not need immediate hospitalisation.

China returnee found Covid positive in Agra, isolated

China returnee found Covid positive in Agra, isolated

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

"The man has been isolated at his home and teams of the health department have been asked to conduct tests of his family members and those who came in contact with him," CMO said.

'We are exploring setting up an aerotropolis'

'We are exploring setting up an aerotropolis'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'We would like to develop Andhra Pradesh into a logistics hub not only for India, but also for South Asia.'

PHOTOS: Broad grabs 500th wicket as England defeat West Indies

PHOTOS: Broad grabs 500th wicket as England defeat West Indies

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Images from Day 5 of the third and final Test match between England and West Indies in Manchester, on Tuesday.

Congress, govt face off in Parliament over ED action in Herald case

Congress, govt face off in Parliament over ED action in Herald case

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

The Congress on Thursday raised the issue of Enforcement Directorate action and police gherao of its party office and the residences of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, with Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge saying in the Rajya Sabha that he has been summoned by the ED at a time when Parliament is in session.

'From my house, I can see the bombs'

'From my house, I can see the bombs'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'The war has been on for four weeks; the bombings are still on. I can hear it in my house.'

Modi inaugurates 5.21 lakh houses of PMAY beneficiaries in MP

Modi inaugurates 5.21 lakh houses of PMAY beneficiaries in MP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Addressing the Grah Pravesham programme, to hand over new houses to their owners, via video conferencing, Modi said his government has given topmost priority to providing houses to the poor people.