News for 'Besides Kerala'

Govt approves use of drones from Dec 1; delivery of food not allowed

Govt approves use of drones from Dec 1; delivery of food not allowed

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

All civilian drone operations will be restricted only during day time and flying will be restricted within visual line of sight which usually would be 450 metres, the regulation says.

Rahul meets nurse who held him in her hands as newborn

Rahul meets nurse who held him in her hands as newborn

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

As a trainee nurse, Vavathil had taken care of Gandhi at Delhi's Holy Family Hospital after his birth on June 19, 1970.

GST Council meet on Friday to discuss cutting tax on Covid medicines

GST Council meet on Friday to discuss cutting tax on Covid medicines

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Ahead of the first meeting of the top decision-making body in nearly eight months, finance ministers of eight states ruled by non-Bharatiya Janata Party and like-minded parties -- Rajasthan, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Kerala and West Bengal -- have devised a joint strategy to press for a zero tax rate on Covid essentials, sources said.

Mumbai Indians retains Rohit; dumps Duminy, Cummins, Rahman

Mumbai Indians retains Rohit; dumps Duminy, Cummins, Rahman

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Mumbai Indians retains 18 players; releases Duminy, Cummins, Rahman

Decision on Class 12 board exams by June 1: Education Min

Decision on Class 12 board exams by June 1: Education Min

Rediff.com23 May 2021

The Delhi government and a section of parents pitching for its cancellation amid the pandemic and others favouring holding it at a later period.

Total lockdown in Bihar from July 16, Bengaluru shuts down for a week

Total lockdown in Bihar from July 16, Bengaluru shuts down for a week

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Besides Karnataka, states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya have already announced area-wise lockdown for different durations.

Meet Bandicoot, the robot

Meet Bandicoot, the robot

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

How robots may eradicate manual scavenging in India.

'Priyanka will take call on whether to fight poll or not'

'Priyanka will take call on whether to fight poll or not'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Rahul said his party's soon-to-be released manifesto will reflect the people's voice and not just one man's view.

Pix: The hottest models at fashion week

Pix: The hottest models at fashion week

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

A transgender, a professional diver and a dusky beauty are among the hotties who'll walk at Lakme Fashion Week this season.

Pay revision: Which states will suffer the most

Pay revision: Which states will suffer the most

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Gujarat and Jharkhand are most favourably placed in terms of smaller share of public sector employees and lower liability on pension, wages and salaries.

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Meanwhile, India has cancelled all visas issued to foreign nationals coming from China as it stepped up efforts to combat the spread of novel coronavirus after 150 passengers were identified with symptoms of the deadly virus and sent to isolation units.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai take control against TN

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai take control against TN

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday.

Fought for Islamic State in Iraq, was paid $100 per month: TN man reveals all

Fought for Islamic State in Iraq, was paid $100 per month: TN man reveals all

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Subahani Haja Moideen told NIA investigators that on his return, he collected money, procured explosives and plotted to target tourists and judges in Kerala.

India preps as mega evacuation begins from Thursday

India preps as mega evacuation begins from Thursday

Rediff.com6 May 2020

From the Gulf countries to Malaysia and the UK to the US, the multi-agency operation christened 'Vande Bharat Mission' will see the state-owned AI operate 64 flights till May 13 in the first phase to ferry around 15,000 Indian nationals from 12 countries.

Is the Centre discriminating against South India?

Is the Centre discriminating against South India?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

'Every Finance Commission creates its winners and losers' point out T N Ninan.

Bird flu spreads to 10 states, PM advises strict vigil

Bird flu spreads to 10 states, PM advises strict vigil

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Delhi, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra on Monday confirmed bird flu cases, adding to the list of seven states -- Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh -- which had already reported avian deaths due to the disease.

Strict lockdown only way to contain COVID-19: Indians in Wuhan

Strict lockdown only way to contain COVID-19: Indians in Wuhan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'India had done the right thing to go for a nationwide lockdown, but the major problem for the country could surface when the monsoon season arises as people's immunity levels go down.'

SAG: Selection of badminton team shrouded in controversy

SAG: Selection of badminton team shrouded in controversy

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

In a series of tweets, Sawant questioned the selection of the team and urged Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Himanta Biswa Sarma to look into the matter.

Cyclone Ockhi intensifies, batters Lakshadweep, over 500 fishermen rescued

Cyclone Ockhi intensifies, batters Lakshadweep, over 500 fishermen rescued

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Though many fishermen were brought ashore safely and admitted to hospitals, many are yet to recover from the shock of wrestling the lashing waves and seeing death face-to-face.

India sees record spike of 896 COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths in 24 hrs

India sees record spike of 896 COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

While the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 6,039, as many as 515 people have been cured and discharged, and one had migrated, it said. The total number of cases include 71 foreign nationals.

GST cut on Covid drugs, equipment, retained for vaccines

GST cut on Covid drugs, equipment, retained for vaccines

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Pulse oximeters, hand sanitisers, temperature check equipment and ambulances too will attract lower 5 per cent tax.

Govt announces free food grain for migrants for 2 months

Govt announces free food grain for migrants for 2 months

Rediff.com14 May 2020

8 crore migrant workers will get 5 kilogram of grains per person and 1 kilogram of 'chana' for two months.

65-yr-old hit by Joytiraditya Scindia's car, dies

65-yr-old hit by Joytiraditya Scindia's car, dies

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Besides the former Union minister, three other Congress workers were in the car.

Lockdown 4: More relaxations; power to states, UTs

Lockdown 4: More relaxations; power to states, UTs

Rediff.com16 May 2020

According to officials, Punjab, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Assam and Telangana wanted the lockdown to be continued, some of them wanted the powers to decide the zoning of districts -- green, orange and red -- as per the COVID-19 situation.

21.5% Indians show evidence of exposure to Covid: Govt

21.5% Indians show evidence of exposure to Covid: Govt

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Over 21 per cent of the population, aged 10 years and above, showed evidence of past exposure to COVID-19 in the Indian Council of Medical Research's latest national serosurvey, the government said on Thursday, noting that a large proportion of people are still vulnerable to the infection.

Focus on Rahul, Pant as India continue auditions for next year's T20 WC

Focus on Rahul, Pant as India continue auditions for next year's T20 WC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Besides KL Rahul, another individual who would like to answer his critics with solid performances is Pant.

When your home is demolished for no fault of yours...

When your home is demolished for no fault of yours...

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

For 'a person who has dedicated his life to teaching students, guiding them to restoring monuments and preserving our built heritage, I never dreamt that my home will one day be demolished.'

Budget focuses on wealth & wellness; has farmers at its heart: PM

Budget focuses on wealth & wellness; has farmers at its heart: PM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

In televised remarks after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget, Modi said it has many provisions for the agriculture sector, including for making loans easier for farmers.

Putin visits India today; Sistema issue on agenda

Putin visits India today; Sistema issue on agenda

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Defence deal, other key trade and investment pacts also likely.

What GST Council will likely discuss in its June meet

What GST Council will likely discuss in its June meet

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The focus will be on tackling the unfinished agenda requiring immediate attention like tax structure for solar projects, uniform tax rate on state-organised and state-authorised lotteries, taxing non-potable alcohol besides certain changes in the law, extension for NAA and rate rationalisation.

Govt to focus on LPG cost in next leg of Ujjwala scheme

Govt to focus on LPG cost in next leg of Ujjwala scheme

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

With the price of a cylinder touching Rs 800, it's becoming increasingly unaffordable to an already price-sensitive population, threatening to risk one of the most-celebrated campaigns of the Modi regime, reports Twesh Mishra.

Centre extends term of Attorney General, senior law officers

Centre extends term of Attorney General, senior law officers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Rohatgi was in June, 2014 appointed as the country's chief law officer for a fixed three-year term.

Relief for 'wink' girl Priya Varrier as SC stays cases against her

Relief for 'wink' girl Priya Varrier as SC stays cases against her

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Similar relief also extended to the director of the Malayalam movie Oru Adaar Love.

Proceeding with Budget an inhuman act: Kharge

Proceeding with Budget an inhuman act: Kharge

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday criticised the government for proceeding with the presentation of the Union Budget after the death of E Ahamed, accusing it if delaying announcement of the news so that it could present the Budget without any hiccups

#10YearChallenge: Don't stop until you are proud!

#10YearChallenge: Don't stop until you are proud!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Rediff readers take the 10YearChallenge and tell us what has changed since 1999.

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

From the 'group of 23' leaders, who had written letter to Gandhi seeking Congress' overhaul, Azad and Sharma continue to be regular members of the CWC,

Oppn puts 11-point demand charter before govt

Oppn puts 11-point demand charter before govt

Rediff.com22 May 2020

These parties also asked the Centre to present a revised comprehensive economic package that will be a 'true stimulus' and sought reversal of all unilateral policy decisions, especially pertaining to labour laws, as they put forth a 11-point demand charter before the government during a virtual meeting, called by the Congress to discuss the situation arising out of the pandemic as well as the lockdown.

I-League clubs knock on PM's door to 'save football'

I-League clubs knock on PM's door to 'save football'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

In a letter signed by Swapan Sadhan Bose, managing director of Mohun Bagan, the I-League clubs have urged the prime minister to "intervene and save the sport".

Sports Shorts: Sindhu still searching for a title this year...

Sports Shorts: Sindhu still searching for a title this year...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

P V Sindhu opens her campaign in the China Open women's singles against Evgeniya Kosetskaya of Russia, in Fuzhou, China, on Tuesday.

Musician Bombay S Kamal dies

Musician Bombay S Kamal dies

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

He was 82.