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Four states report 14 new Omicron cases, India tally rises to 87

Four states report 14 new Omicron cases, India tally rises to 87

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

While Karnataka reported five new cases, Delhi and Telangana reported four each, and Gujarat reported one fresh case of the Omicron variant.

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Central team inspects Kochi naval base for commercial flight ops

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The base will be used by carriers such as Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India, to operate 70-seater ATR aircraft to places such as Bengaluru.

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, it's robots to the rescue!

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, it's robots to the rescue!

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The robots are here!! A cylindrical robot rolls into a treatment room to allow healthcare workers to remotely take temperatures and measure blood pressure and oxygen saturation from patients hooked up to a ventilator. Another robot that looks like a pair of large fluorescent lights rotated vertically travels throughout a hospital disinfecting with ultraviolet light. These are just a few of the robots which are being used during the COVID-19 pandemic, from health care in and out of hospitals, automation of testing, supporting public safety and public works, to continuing daily work and life. Here's a look at how Artificial Intelligence is being used in this war against COVID-19.

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviewed India's preparedness to deal with the virus amid mounting global concern over increasing number of cases in China and several other countries.

Mumbai, Pune top realty investment spots

Mumbai, Pune top realty investment spots

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

In 2012, Knight Frank estimated that prices in Ulwe grow by 50% in three years.

Distinct trait found in coronavirus in India

Distinct trait found in coronavirus in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

They have named this unique cluster of virus population as 'Clade A3i' found in 41 per cent of the genome sequenced in India.

Airline delays could become a way of life

Airline delays could become a way of life

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Some airlines, says Anjuli Bhargava, are convinced there's a conspiracy to malign them.

AirAsia, Vistara book slots to fly from Delhi

AirAsia, Vistara book slots to fly from Delhi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Sources in the know confirmed Vistara, the joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, had booked six slots at the airport in New Delhi, adding it was ready to fly once it secured the government's nod.

Cyclone Vardah slams into TN; 4 dead, Chennai airport shut

Cyclone Vardah slams into TN; 4 dead, Chennai airport shut

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

State government announced ex gratia for kin of those who lost lives.

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Oommen Chandy always had time for his people and valued their voices.' 'There was no rest for him as long as the betterment of his fellow citizens was at stake.' Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who knew the former Kerala chief minister for half a century, salutes a beloved leader who worked tirelessly for the welfare of its people.

Murder and hoax bomb threat: Man's twisted way of trying to find love

Murder and hoax bomb threat: Man's twisted way of trying to find love

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

A Bengaluru-based techie killed his wife, tried to get his friend arrested, so that he could get closer to the friend's wife whom he was in love with.

Domestic air passenger volume spiked 70.5% in Oct

Domestic air passenger volume spiked 70.5% in Oct

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Domestic air passenger volume spiked 70.46 per cent in October to 89.85 lakh over the same month of 2020, DGCA data showed on Thursday. The Indian carriers had flown 52.71 lakh passengers in October last year. It may be recalled that domestic traffic along with international flight services remained shut for two months until May 25, 2020, when scheduled air services were resumed in a graded manner.

How Yogi plans to develop Gorakhpur as regional air travel hub

How Yogi plans to develop Gorakhpur as regional air travel hub

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Although Gorakhpur is the largest urban centre and trading hub in Eastern UP, catering not only to the neighbouring district but also the adjoining Bihar and Nepal, it had been lacking in proper infrastructure of road and air connectivity, impeding the harnessing of its socioeconomic potential.

Capt Sathe had survived a crash in 1990s, but returned to flying

Capt Sathe had survived a crash in 1990s, but returned to flying

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sathe had suffered multiple injuries on his skull in that incident, but due to his strong will power and passion he cleared the test and started flying again, his cousin said.

Happy to be achieving in both billiards and snooker: Advani

Happy to be achieving in both billiards and snooker: Advani

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

He has achieved a legendary status after pocketing 15th world title and India's most celebrated cueist Pankaj Advani derives a lot of satisfaction from the fact that he has successfully managed the tough balancing act of playing snooker and billiards at such a high level.

What Make in India? Tata Power penalised for using indigenous parts!

What Make in India? Tata Power penalised for using indigenous parts!

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Rs 275 cr payment to Tata Power (SED) blocked for putting Indian part

Chahal, Gowtham test positive for Covid; stay back in SL

Chahal, Gowtham test positive for Covid; stay back in SL

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The Indian limited overs side led by Shikhar Dhawan reached Bengaluru on Friday evening from Sri Lanka where three members of the squad -- Krishnappa Gowtham, Yuzvendra Chahal and Krunal Pandya were forced to stay back after testing positive for COVID-19.

Kerala, AP, Chandigarh report 1st Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 38

Kerala, AP, Chandigarh report 1st Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 38

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The Omicron variant was first detected in India in Bengaluru with two people testing positive for it comprising a South African national of Indian origin and a doctor.

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Flood situation grim in Maha, Kerala; 15 dead

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Sixteen deaths in rain and flood-related incidents have been reported from western Maharashtra in the last seven days, while the toll in Karnataka rose to five since Sunday.

Is Jet on its final descent?

Is Jet on its final descent?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

There are no Jet flights to and from Kolkata, Patna, Guwahati and other airports in the region. It also cancelled flights to London, Amsterdam and Paris from Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru scheduled for April 12.

CBI gets govt nod to prosecute Aakar Patel for FCRA violations

CBI gets govt nod to prosecute Aakar Patel for FCRA violations

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The CBI had sought the sanction of the government to prosecute the international human rights organisation because of mandatory clause of Section 40 of the FCRA.

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Most of those who tested positive either recently arrived from African countries or were in contact with such people.

India detects 2 more Omicron Covid cases; total tally reaches 4

India detects 2 more Omicron Covid cases; total tally reaches 4

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Cases with the Omicron variant have already been detected in Karnataka and Gujarat.

Use of masks declining amid Omicron concerns, warns govt

Use of masks declining amid Omicron concerns, warns govt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The government on Friday warned about the declining compliance to mask usage in the country amid concerns over the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and urged people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour and get vaccinated to prevent surge in cases.

ED registers money laundering case in Kerala gold smuggling

ED registers money laundering case in Kerala gold smuggling

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The ED case has been booked under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the agency will record the statement of the accused. The central agency will investigate if proceeds of crime were generated by the accused by laundering of funds that were earned through the alleged gold smuggling racket.

Vaccine drive set in motion, 13 cities get first consignment

Vaccine drive set in motion, 13 cities get first consignment

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

A massive pan-India inoculation drive against COVID-19 was set in process on Tuesday with more than 56 lakh doses of the Covishield vaccine flown to 13 cities across India from Pune and taken to designated national and state-level stores amid tight security.

As rain eases, Kerala braces for mammoth task of rehabilitation

As rain eases, Kerala braces for mammoth task of rehabilitation

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Over 7.24 lakh displaced people have been sheltered in 5,645 relief camps dotting the state, they said.

Lufthansa starts premium eco class on Delhi-Frankfurt route

Lufthansa starts premium eco class on Delhi-Frankfurt route

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Delhi is the second Indian destination after Bengaluru.

Will India's new policy give wings to ailing aviation sector?

Will India's new policy give wings to ailing aviation sector?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

That it has been threatening to review this rule for a while is old hat anyway.

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

'With his stature as a playwright and actor, Girish Karnad was one of the voices of modernity for not just Karnataka but the entire country.'

Bangalore beats Mumbai, Delhi as airlines' favourite hub

Bangalore beats Mumbai, Delhi as airlines' favourite hub

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The future certainly looks good for Bangalore.

'Missing Kerala youth reached IS's bastion in Afghanistan'

'Missing Kerala youth reached IS's bastion in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Twenty-two Keralites, including six women and three children have reached the bastion of Islamic State terror operations in Afghanistan.

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Alert to the looming threat from the 'Omicron' variant, states began to re-tighten curbs and urgently trace people who arrived from abroad in the last one month while a demand to not allow flights from the affected countries was made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The acquisition will give the Tatas a firm footing on international routes and generate economies of scale.

'This feeling of hatred is not going to stop'

'This feeling of hatred is not going to stop'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'Unfortunately, our political class is not interested in making this society equal. They just want to exploit the situation for their own benefit.'

'There is space for a brand like Vistara'

'There is space for a brand like Vistara'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'I am seven months into the job, but it feels like seven years.'

AirAsia to fly from Delhi soon

AirAsia to fly from Delhi soon

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

It and Vistara both book slots here; former also likely to launch Mumbai flights from early 2015.

DGCA bars use of wide-body aircraft at Kozhikode

DGCA bars use of wide-body aircraft at Kozhikode

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Wide-body aircraft like B747 and A350 have a bigger fuel tank and can therefore travel longer distances in comparison to narrow-body aircraft like B737 and A320. A wide-body aircraft also needs a longer runway length to take off or land. The table top runway 10 of the Kozhikode airport is approximately 2,700 metres long. Wide-body aircraft operations were permitted at this airport from 2019.

Infosys plans campus in Indianapolis; to create thousands of new jobs

Infosys plans campus in Indianapolis; to create thousands of new jobs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The proposed campus will come up on around 125 acres, which the company will acquire from airport authorities, and would house as many as 3,000 employees.

Flipkart's discount campaign 'not linked to' Jeff Bezos' visit

Flipkart's discount campaign 'not linked to' Jeff Bezos' visit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

'Big Billion Day' scheduled for October 6 is inspired by flat number where co-founders began their journey.