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Tunnel drilling stops again, 41 workers remain trapped

Tunnel drilling stops again, 41 workers remain trapped

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Drilling at the collapsed Silkyara tunnel to rescue 41 men trapped inside for 12 days was halted again on Friday, officials said.

So near, yet so far: Tunnel rescue put on hold again

So near, yet so far: Tunnel rescue put on hold again

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Boring through the rubble of the collapsed Silkyara tunnel was put on hold again on Thursday apparently after cracks appeared in the platform on which the drilling machine rests, in a fresh hurdle to the rescue of 41 workers trapped inside for 11 days.

No woman minister in Maharashtra, points out Pawar in assembly

No woman minister in Maharashtra, points out Pawar in assembly

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

The Nationalist Congress Party leader was speaking in the assembly on a resolution moved by Speaker Rahul Narvekar urging the government to formulate a new women's policy.

Tata Sons chairman Chandrasekaran earns Rs 113 cr as FY23 remuneration

Tata Sons chairman Chandrasekaran earns Rs 113 cr as FY23 remuneration

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Tata Sons chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran was paid Rs. 113 crore as remuneration for 2022-23 (FY23), including Rs. 100 crore as commission on profit. Chandrasekaran, 60, often referred to as Chandra, received a remuneration of Rs. 109 crore in 2021-22 (FY22). With this, Chandra has emerged as one of the highest-paid chief executive officers (CEO) in Corporate India for FY23.

'You Will Always Be The First Man I Loved!'

'You Will Always Be The First Man I Loved!'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Bollywood stars celebrate Father's Day with priceless pictures and touching messages.

A Food Cart Seller's Indian Idol Dream

A Food Cart Seller's Indian Idol Dream

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Pravesh Bhaskar Chandanshive hopes to better his family's fortunes by becoming a part of Indian Idol 13, and proving himself as a singer.

SC to hear pleas for probe into Gujarat fake encounters from 2002 to 2006

SC to hear pleas for probe into Gujarat fake encounters from 2002 to 2006

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The apex court was hearing separate pleas filed in 2007 by senior journalist BG Verghese, and noted lyricist Javed Akhtar and Shabnam Hashmi, seeking a probe into the alleged fake encounters.

Contempt action sought on Swara Bhasker for Ayodhya verdict remark

Contempt action sought on Swara Bhasker for Ayodhya verdict remark

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

A plea claimed that Bhaskar had made "derogatory and scandalous" statements against the courts in the country and mentioned the Ayodhya case judgement.

Cong hopes to buck 30-year-old trend in Rajasthan

Cong hopes to buck 30-year-old trend in Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

In the last six assembly elections, the state voted the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress to power alternately.

Agencies doing their job: Govt on tax raids on media houses

Agencies doing their job: Govt on tax raids on media houses

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Union minister Anurag Thakur said that "one should take complete information and sometimes many issues come up that are far from truth..."

Fresh rescue plan ready on Day 7: Vertical hole, new road to reach workers

Fresh rescue plan ready on Day 7: Vertical hole, new road to reach workers

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

A high performance drilling machine was brought in Uttarkashi from Indore on Saturday to pierce through the rubble of the collapsed tunnel on the Char Dham route and was being assembled before it is deployed to resume drilling, officials at the site said.

YSRC MLA booked for ex-driver's murder, victim's wife demands CBI probe

YSRC MLA booked for ex-driver's murder, victim's wife demands CBI probe

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Over the last two days, Dalit organisations and the opposition Telugu Desam Party put in sustained pressure calling for the police to arrest the ruling party legislator.

MLC: LA Knight Riders, MI New York rope in top international names

MLC: LA Knight Riders, MI New York rope in top international names

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

LA Knight Riders and MI New York have roped in top international stars for the debut season of the Major League Cricket.

World Cup Hero Martinez Delights Kolkata

World Cup Hero Martinez Delights Kolkata

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Emiliano Martinez said he had always wanted to come to India.

'Are You On The Side Of Hatred?'

'Are You On The Side Of Hatred?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'The time has come for all those believe in a democratic India to stand up and be counted and to make a choice.'

Mum Bhai review

Mum Bhai review

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Angad Bedi and Sikander Kher shine in this fast-paced thriller, notes Namrata Thakker.

'18 metres more to go' to reach trapped tunnel workers

'18 metres more to go' to reach trapped tunnel workers

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The resumption of drilling with the auger machine is likely to speed up the rescue efforts.

PIL against withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes dismissed

PIL against withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes dismissed

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the RBI's decision to withdraw Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation. A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad, which had reserved its order on the PIL on May 30, rejected the plea. Petitioner Rajneesh Bhaskar Gupta has contended that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has no power to withdraw Rs 2,000 currency notes from circulation and only the Centre could have taken a decision in this regard.

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

People gathered in educational institutions, offices, city squares and religious places to watch the Indian Space Research Organisation's live telecast of Chandrayaan-3's final descent to the uncharted surface of the lunar south pole.

Delhi HC recognises Satyajit Ray's copyright in Nayak film screenplay

Delhi HC recognises Satyajit Ray's copyright in Nayak film screenplay

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The court said being the author, Ray was the first owner of the copyright to the screenplay and the right to novelise it is also vested in him.

INSPIRATION to workout at home!

INSPIRATION to workout at home!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'Some days are great and some days are not. Do whatever sails your boat.'

Democracy will collapse, if...: Justice Srikrishna

Democracy will collapse, if...: Justice Srikrishna

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Two professions have to be necessarily independent, a judge and a journalist. If they falter, democracy collapses,

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

An entire nation waited, praying and hoping fervently, as the countdown to touch down on the moon wound to a slow close on Wednesday with many thousands gathering in schools, places of worship and elsewhere and scientists doing last minute checks to ensure Chandrayaan-3 makes a soft landing on the lunar south pole.

3 PFI members get life term for chopping off Kerala professor's hand

3 PFI members get life term for chopping off Kerala professor's hand

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The right hand of TJ Joseph, professor of Newman College in Thodupuzha in Idukki district, was chopped off by alleged PFI activists on July 4, 2010.

She Oversaw Ajmal Kasab's Hanging

She Oversaw Ajmal Kasab's Hanging

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'As a police officer, I had gone on deputation to the prison department; on both occasions (the hanging of Ajmal Kasab and Yakub Memon), the government said that I should remain present.' 'I was not mentally prepared for these sensitive operations and had to work on myself to lead the teams.'

Srihari, Aneesh continue to sparkle at Singapore C'ships

Srihari, Aneesh continue to sparkle at Singapore C'ships

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Srihari, who is preparing for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games next month, clocked 25.69 to bag the top honours in the 50m backstroke event.

India employees ready to delegate more work to AI: Microsoft report

India employees ready to delegate more work to AI: Microsoft report

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

As artificial intelligence (AI) threatens to replace jobs, a new report from Microsoft has suggested that Indian employees are caught between a fear of losing jobs and an opportunity to reduce workload by delegating tasks to technology. Microsoft's Work Trend Index 2023 found that while 74 per cent of Indian employees are worried about AI replacing their jobs, 83 per cent would delegate as much work to it as possible, to help lessen their workloads. More than three in four Indian workers would be comfortable using AI not just for administrative tasks (86 per cent), but also for analytical work (88 per cent), and for the creative aspects of their role (87 per cent).

Fadnavis will take away Shinde's chair: Shiv Sena leader

Fadnavis will take away Shinde's chair: Shiv Sena leader

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'This is only a passing phase and the Sena would rise again like a phoenix'

How Iris Maity stays lean and toned

How Iris Maity stays lean and toned

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Sweat. Squat. Stretch. Let model Iris Bhaskar Maity inspire you with her workout routine.

Karnataka minister's leaked audio leaves Bommai govt red-faced

Karnataka minister's leaked audio leaves Bommai govt red-faced

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

With a Karnataka minister's alleged remarks that the 'government is not functioning, we are somehow managing' causing embarrassment to his administration, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday tried to do damage control by stating that the comments were made in a 'different context'.

Gujarat police arrest filmmaker Avinash Das in Amit Shah photo case

Gujarat police arrest filmmaker Avinash Das in Amit Shah photo case

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Gujarat police arrested filmmaker Avinash Das on Wednesday in a case related to sharing on Twitter a photo of Union Home Minister Amit Shah with arrested IAS officer Pooja Singhal, an official said.

Kareena Kapoor's the QUEEN OF SWAG!

Kareena Kapoor's the QUEEN OF SWAG!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Shefali kisses Alia... Akshay remembers his mother on his birthday...

Kerala Story: Adah Sharma Enters The Big League

Kerala Story: Adah Sharma Enters The Big League

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Joginder Tuteja lists the highest-grossing female-centric films.

Bhediya Review: Howlarious!

Bhediya Review: Howlarious!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Bhediya is an easy, entertaining watch, raves Sukanya Verma.

Uncertain future awaits Indian pharma exporters

Uncertain future awaits Indian pharma exporters

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

As uncertainty looms large in Afghanistan, Indian pharma exporters are apprehensive to send goods to the war-torn country and the target of exporting $126 million worth of pharmaceutical goods to the Taliban-ruling nation now depends on the future outcome. Udaya Bhaskar, director general of Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) body under the Department of Commerce on Tuesday said as the situation is grim over there and India pharma exporters have cordial relations with Afghanistan. "The projected target for 2021-22 is $126.22 million.

Models Go Bold In Black

Models Go Bold In Black

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Crisp, elegant, timeless black fashion.

Three boxers drag BFI to court over World C'ship snub

Three boxers drag BFI to court over World C'ship snub

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) maintains that winning a gold medal at the Nationals was not a criterion to pick the team.

Attack on migrants: Police book Tamil Nadu BJP chief for inciting violence

Attack on migrants: Police book Tamil Nadu BJP chief for inciting violence

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

The cyber crime division have booked the BJP state unit chief under sections of inciting violence and promoting enmity between groups among others.

Thackeray, Shinde camps happy with EC keeping 'Balasaheb' in new names

Thackeray, Shinde camps happy with EC keeping 'Balasaheb' in new names

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The groups led by Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Monday expressed satisfaction after the Election Commission allotted them new names which mention 'Balasaheb' (Thackeray).

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Eighteen patients have died in the last 24 hours at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa in Thane, civic commissioner Abhijit Bangar said on Sunday.