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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.

HC orders demolition of unauthorised construction at Rane's bungalow

HC orders demolition of unauthorised construction at Rane's bungalow

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The Bombay high court on Tuesday directed the Mumbai civic body to demolish the unauthorised construction at Union minister Narayan Rane's bungalow in Juhu area in Mumbai, noting that it violated the Floor Space Index (FSI) and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules.

12-yr-old Kerala boy dies of Nipah, 2 medics also show symptoms

12-yr-old Kerala boy dies of Nipah, 2 medics also show symptoms

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The hospital where the boy was being treated since September 1 is on alert and the situation there was being closely monitored, sources said.

Airspace coordination in India helps airlines save big

Airspace coordination in India helps airlines save big

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Coordination between defence and civilian authorities has freed up airspace for commercial airlines in India, resulting in routes becoming shorter and costs coming down, apart from mitigating pollution. "Due to various restrictions of the military, only about 58 per cent of the Indian airspace was being utilised. It is close to 70 per cent now," said an official of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Officials of the AAI said to date 119 routes had been shortened. Sources said since December 2020 the cumulative savings of airlines had been close to Rs 200 crore while there was a reduction in emission of around 45,000 tonnes of carbon.

16 injured in New York subway shooting, hunt on for man in gas mask

16 injured in New York subway shooting, hunt on for man in gas mask

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The police were seeking a man with a gas mask and an orange construction vest, the official said, reported The New York Times.

Jio overtakes BSNL, is India's largest landline service provider

Jio overtakes BSNL, is India's largest landline service provider

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The development marks a watershed moment in India's telecom history since fixed-line or landline connections formed the final segment where a State-owned operator was in the top spot.

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'The government should immediately enact an Act to make caste discrimination a criminal offence and lay down a procedure similar to that of the Anti-Ragging Act.' 'Ragging has nearly been eliminated because it is treated as a criminal offence.' 'Similar procedure should be used in case of caste discrimination.'

Will Soldiers Vote in Coming Elections?

Will Soldiers Vote in Coming Elections?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

No Service Chief to date has had the guts to streamline the procedure in conjunction with the Election Commission and ensure every soldier votes in his/her place of posting, observes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Lessons from Uttarakhand: When 'development' is destruction

Lessons from Uttarakhand: When 'development' is destruction

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

To avert another Uttarakhand-type catastrophe, we must change course. We should stop pandering to the Indian elite's insatiable appetite for electricity, which is driving reckless dam construction, says Praful Bidwai

Kerala govt publishes DPR of controversial K-Rail amid protests

Kerala govt publishes DPR of controversial K-Rail amid protests

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Amid protest over the proposed ambitious semi-highspeed SilverLine rail project, also known as K-Rail, the Kerala government on Saturday published the detailed project report that estimated the cost of project to be Rs 63,941 crore.

India, EU hold human rights dialogue, agree to safeguard freedom of activists, journalists

India, EU hold human rights dialogue, agree to safeguard freedom of activists, journalists

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

After a fresh round of human rights dialogue, India and the European Union on Friday concurred on the importance of safeguarding freedom, independence and diversity of civil society actors, including human rights defenders and journalists.

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll rises to 3

Kolkata bridge collapse: Toll rises to 3

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

National Disaster Response Force personnel left the spot, while State Disaster Management Department personnel continued their rescue work at the accident site with cranes, earth movers and drilling machines.

IAF Or AAI: Who Should Get Precedence?

IAF Or AAI: Who Should Get Precedence?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

There is increasing friction between the IAF's military requirements, and the AAI's need to provide infrastructure to many more airlines.

Modi meets Bill Gates; discusses climate change

Modi meets Bill Gates; discusses climate change

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on the sidelines of the climate summit here and discussed ways to further sustainable development, steps to mitigate climate change and vaccine research. The meeting between Modi and the American business magnate, whose foundation is focusing on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, took place after the former launched the Initiative for the Resilient Island States (IRIS) for developing infrastructure of small island nations. Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for the work being done by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

Infant deaths in Kerala spur demand for NHRC probe

Infant deaths in Kerala spur demand for NHRC probe

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Days after three infant deaths were reported in Kerala's backward tribal Attapady, the National Human Rights Commission has been petitioned about the issue seeking its urgent intervention and detailed probe.

SC finds RSS is victim, not perpetrator, allows route marches in TN

SC finds RSS is victim, not perpetrator, allows route marches in TN

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the Madras high court orders allowing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold marches in state and dismissed the appeals of the Tamil Nadu government.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Situation not normal, work in progress: Jaishankar gets candid on China

Situation not normal, work in progress: Jaishankar gets candid on China

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Wang arrived in Delhi on Thursday evening in the highest-level visit between the two countries after the ties came under severe strain following the military standoff in eastern Ladakh that began nearly two years ago.

5 DRDO labs where everyone is under 35!

5 DRDO labs where everyone is under 35!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Each lab is working on a key advanced technology of importance to the development of futuristic defence.'

'Marathi manoos are not solidly with Shinde'

'Marathi manoos are not solidly with Shinde'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The recent migration of marquee investments from Maharashtra to Gujarat seems to have rekindled the Marathi manoos sentiment.

Gandhi Godse - Ek Yudh Review: Idea Gone Astray

Gandhi Godse - Ek Yudh Review: Idea Gone Astray

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A movie that seeks to explore an 'alternate history' cannot be so superficial, sighs Utkarsh Mishra.

Modi asks UP to end 'vikas ka vanvas'

Modi asks UP to end 'vikas ka vanvas'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

I will give answer to the public in 2019, but Akhilesh government must answer to the people as it had ruled it for the last five years, Modi said.

North, South blocks to be converted into national museums, Centre tells SC

North, South blocks to be converted into national museums, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the North and South blocks, which cover nearly 27 acres housing government offices in national capital, are proposed to be converted into national museums.

26 dead, 57 injured in suicide blast near CM residence in Lahore

26 dead, 57 injured in suicide blast near CM residence in Lahore

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Police and Lahore Development Authority officials were busy in removing encroachments outside the Arfa Karim Tower, located near the CM's Model Town residence, when a powerful blast took place.

Gujarat model of development: More hype than substance

Gujarat model of development: More hype than substance

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

With facts and figures, the CAG report has highlighted how Gujarat was far from a role model for states across India, and that the progress made in this province in western India in improving agriculture, education, healthcare and empowerment of women and children, was not exactly creditable, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

It's time to defeat 'tukde tukde' gang: Shah

It's time to defeat 'tukde tukde' gang: Shah

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Shah said opposition parties led by the Cong misled people on CAA and disturbed the atmosphere of Delhi. Delhi will go to polls next year and HM exuded confidence that 'lotus will bloom'.

Will Gujarat Be A Cake Walk For BJP?

Will Gujarat Be A Cake Walk For BJP?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The BJP is not taking the AAP challenge lightly. Amit Shah has cautioned party insiders to ensure that AAP does not cross a vote share of 24%. He has always seen AAP as a much more significant challenge than the Congress, observes Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

'Upholding equity', SC allows namaaz at Gyanvapi, protects Shivling site

'Upholding equity', SC allows namaaz at Gyanvapi, protects Shivling site

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the district magistrate, Varanasi, to ensure protection of the area where the 'Shivling' was said to have been found in a survey on Monday.

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