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No new deaths due to COVID in 17 states

No new deaths due to COVID in 17 states

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

A total of 17 states and union territories that have not reported any new deaths in the last 24 hours are Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Ladakh, Mizoram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tripura, Lakshadweep, Arunachal Pradesh and Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Amid LAC standoff, India, Russia hold naval drills

Amid LAC standoff, India, Russia hold naval drills

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

A wide spectrum of drills including surface and anti-aircraft drills, helicopter operations, maneuvers and cross-deck flying was carried out for the second consecutive day as part of the 11th edition of the biennial Indo-Russian exercise Indra Navy.

Have a great photograph of the Indian flag? Share your pictures

Have a great photograph of the Indian flag? Share your pictures

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Send us your most interesting tiranga pictures and videos. We'll publish them.

India launches communication satellite from Sriharikota

India launches communication satellite from Sriharikota

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Thursday's launch is the last one of 2020 for ISRO.

'Gandhi was not an advisor to Savarkar'

'Gandhi was not an advisor to Savarkar'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'I am very grateful to Rajnathji that he confirmed the fact that Savarkar was a habitual mercy-seeker from the British.'

J-K to be largest Union Territory, followed by Ladakh

J-K to be largest Union Territory, followed by Ladakh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

With the addition of two new UTs, its total number will go up to nine -- J&K, Ladakh, Delhi, Puducherry, Diu and Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Chandigarh, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Check the level of land encroachment in YOUR area

Check the level of land encroachment in YOUR area

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

This map shows the districts of India with their encroachment levels.

8 states account for over 81% of new COVID cases

8 states account for over 81% of new COVID cases

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab have shown a steep rise in daily COVID-19 cases

Pix: The pristine lakes and beaches of India

Pix: The pristine lakes and beaches of India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Rediff readers shared these pictures from their travels.

5 states register sharp rise in daily COVID-19 cases

5 states register sharp rise in daily COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Five states -- Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat -- have registered a sharp rise in daily COVID-19 cases, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday as India recorded 59,118 new infections, the highest single-day rise so far this year.

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'Any person who wants to enter this service should have a single object of serving the public irrespective of hindrances.'

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Lack of clarity on data-sharing persists, public health experts sceptic about the pilot that was run in six Union territories as benchmark for national roll-out

2 low-intensity explosions near Agra station, no casualties reported

2 low-intensity explosions near Agra station, no casualties reported

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Just hours before blasts Andaman Express crashed into a huge boulder on the tracks near another station 20 kms away and police recovered a note at the site threatening of terror attacks.

Kerala tops Niti's sustainable development index

Kerala tops Niti's sustainable development index

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Kerala has retained the top rank in Niti Aayog's SDG India Index 2020-21, while Bihar has been adjudged as the worst performer, according to a report released on Thursday. The Index for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) evaluates progress of states and union territories on social, economic and environmental parameters. Kerala retained its rank as the top state with a score of 75. Both Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu took the second spot with a score of 74. Bihar, Jharkhand and Assam were the worst performing states in this year's India index.

Big pay hike for Kiran Bedi, Anil Baijal

Big pay hike for Kiran Bedi, Anil Baijal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The Union cabinet has given its nod for the revision of salary and allowances of lieutenant governors of Union Territories and it will be on a par with that of the secretary to the government of India, an official statement said.

Travel pics: When in Kolkata, don't miss these sights

Travel pics: When in Kolkata, don't miss these sights

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

We've been asking you to share your most interesting #India-Photos and travel stories.

100 more airports to be developed by 2025: Sitharaman

100 more airports to be developed by 2025: Sitharaman

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Presenting the Budget for 2020-21, Sitharaman said Rs 1.7 lakh crore has been provided for transport infrastructure in 2020-21.

Does better literacy mean higher vaccination?

Does better literacy mean higher vaccination?

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Districts with a higher literacy level tend to perform better in vaccination than districts with low levels of school-going population, finds Ishaan Gera.

BJP announces new team of state in-charges

BJP announces new team of state in-charges

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Radha Mohan Singh appointed in-charge of politically crucial UP. Kailash Vijayvargiya will continue to be the in-charge of West Bengal and he will be assisted by BJP national secretary Arvind Menon and party national IT cell head Amit Malviya.

Tsunami survivor Deborah is a top cyclist now

Tsunami survivor Deborah is a top cyclist now

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

She was left scurrying for shelter into the forests during the 2004 Tsunami which had devastated the coasts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands but nine years down the line, Deborah has not only reshaped her life but also emerged as the country's top cyclist.

This Navratna company to invest Rs 43,000 crore in power, mining projects

This Navratna company to invest Rs 43,000 crore in power, mining projects

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The company signed a JV agreement with Coal India to set up 5000 Mw of solar and thermal projects. These projects are expected to commence between 2023 and 2027.

Admiral Karambir Singh is the new Navy Chief

Admiral Karambir Singh is the new Navy Chief

Rediff.com31 May 2019

As Navy chief, Admiral Singh's immediate priority will be to expedite the long-delayed modernisation of the Indian Navy, including by inducting new warships, submarines and aircraft.

326 sedition cases filed between 2014-19; only 6 convictions

326 sedition cases filed between 2014-19; only 6 convictions

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

According to the home ministry data, 2019 saw the highest number of 93 cases registered in the country, followed by 70 in 2018, 51 in 2017, 47 in 2014, 35 in 2016 and 30 in 2015.

Medics to be administered second vaccine dose from Feb 13

Medics to be administered second vaccine dose from Feb 13

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The second dose of anti-coronavirus vaccine will be administered to healthcare workers from February 13, the Centre said on Thursday, highlighting that 45 per cent of them have been inoculated so far.

Why Manushi Chhillar Likes Bikinis

Why Manushi Chhillar Likes Bikinis

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'I love beaches and hence I love my swimsuits.'

Eyeing China, Indian warship visits Indonesian port

Eyeing China, Indian warship visits Indonesian port

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Access to Sabang Port will allow the Indian Navy to dominate Malacca Strait more effectively, reports Ajai Shukla.

Sisodia calls for strict action against arrested OSD

Sisodia calls for strict action against arrested OSD

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Gopal Krishna Madhav, who was appointed as an OSD to the deputy chief minister in 2015, was caught red-handed by the CBI while taking a bribe to settle a tax evasion matter.

Manmohan offered to make way for Rahul: Cong leader

Manmohan offered to make way for Rahul: Cong leader

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Shaktisinh Gohil asserted that the Gandhi family had always shown large-heartedness and never aspired for power.

Priority is to keep 'alive' oxygen plants during Cyclone Yaas: NDRF DG

Priority is to keep 'alive' oxygen plants during Cyclone Yaas: NDRF DG

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has directed its rescue teams to ensure that the country's major medical oxygen generation plants based in Odisha and West Bengal are 'running and alive' during Cyclone Yaas that is developing in the Bay of Bengal, a senior officer said.

8 states account for over 84% of India's new COVID cases

8 states account for over 84% of India's new COVID cases

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Maharashtra has reported the highest daily rise of 40,414 COVID-19 cases, followed by 3,082 in Karnataka, 2,870 in Punjab, 2,276 in Madhya Pradesh, 2,270 in Gujarat, 2,216 in Kerala, 2,194 in Tamil Nadu and 2,153 in Chhattisgarh, the ministry said.

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Surplus rain water gushed out of reservoirs while several roads here resembled swollen rivers and four persons were killed in rain related incidents in Tamil Nadu and over 60 houses suffered damage, authorities here said on Monday.

'Human safaris': UK MPs call for road closure

'Human safaris': UK MPs call for road closure

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Concerned over reports of 'human safaris' in the Andaman Islands, British lawmakers have tabled a motion in the parliament calling upon the Indian government to close the Andaman Trunk Road that cuts through the Jarawa tribe's reserve.

Quake: Disaster response teams on stand-by in India

Quake: Disaster response teams on stand-by in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Six teams of the National Disaster Response Force have been kept ready at Chennai and an equal number have been moved to the Hindon airport to deal with any eventuality in the wake of Wednesday's massive temblors off the western coast of northern Sumatra in Indonesia. A home ministry spokesperson said the Andaman administration has moved people from Nicobar side to safer areas as a precautionary measure.

Manhunt launched to nab videographer of dancing Jarawa women

Manhunt launched to nab videographer of dancing Jarawa women

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

A massive hunt has been launched by the Andaman Nicobar administration to nab the persons responsible for videographing semi-naked Jarawa tribal women dancing in front of tourists as the Centre sent the footage for forensic analysis.

As airlines spread wings, regional connectivity gets a boost

As airlines spread wings, regional connectivity gets a boost

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

While the number of operational airports in the country will rise to 131, other smaller towns too are seeing a surge in connectivity.

2nd supersession in defence services in 2 years

2nd supersession in defence services in 2 years

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

This will be the first instance since Independence that two of the three service chiefs will be the government's chosen men.

New norms in place to protect Jarawa tribe: Govt

New norms in place to protect Jarawa tribe: Govt

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Replying to a question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran said that an officer has been designated as Nodal officer in-charge to monitor all activities on a day-to-day basis on the Andaman Trunk Road passing through the Jarawa Reserve.

'I'm now more inclined to forgive Savarkar for begging the Brits to let him out'

'I'm now more inclined to forgive Savarkar for begging the Brits to let him out'

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Because the Andaman Islands are gorgeous!

5 states account for over 84% of active Covid cases: Govt

5 states account for over 84% of active Covid cases: Govt

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Maharashtra and Kerala alone account for 67.84 per cent of total active cases, it said.

India sees record one-day spike of 66,999 Covid cases

India sees record one-day spike of 66,999 Covid cases

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The death toll due to COVID-19 climbed to 47,033 with 942 people succumbing to the disease in the last 24 hours, health ministry data updated at 8 am showed.