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Congress releases first list of candidates for Rajasthan polls

Congress releases first list of candidates for Rajasthan polls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and some of his cabinet colleagues, including Shanti Dhariwal, figure in the list of 63 Congress candidates for the forthcoming assembly polls, announced by the All India Congress Committee.

Survivors share experience of fighting coronavirus

Survivors share experience of fighting coronavirus

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'Follow social distancing and stay at home'

Heatwave persists in country; dust storm kill 26 in UP

Heatwave persists in country; dust storm kill 26 in UP

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Parts of south, east and northeast India are expected to get some relief from the blistering heat, with the onset of monsoon expected to take place over Kerala on Saturday.

Heat wave enters 2nd week with no end in sight

Heat wave enters 2nd week with no end in sight

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Large swathes of the country reeled under heatwave conditions on Tuesday with Churu in Rajasthan recording a high of 48 degree Celsius.

'Remember, always, the virus doesn't want to die'

'Remember, always, the virus doesn't want to die'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'If you think you think you're going to booster yourself out of the pandemic, in COVID-19's case, you can forget it.'

MUST SEE: 10 fascinating photos of India

MUST SEE: 10 fascinating photos of India

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Readers share their best travel pics!

On Modi's birthday, India jabs record 2.5 cr Covid doses

On Modi's birthday, India jabs record 2.5 cr Covid doses

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The total number of doses administered in the country has crossed 78.68 crore.

SBI associate banks' staff to go on strike tomorrow

SBI associate banks' staff to go on strike tomorrow

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The All India Bank Employees Association had called for a strike on June 24,

PHOTOS: Dust storm sweeps over Delhi, NCR, Rajasthan

PHOTOS: Dust storm sweeps over Delhi, NCR, Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A high-velocity dust storm hit the national capital and regions of Haryana and Rajasthan. The storm, with a wind speed of 70 kilometres per hours, hit Delhi around 11.20 pm on Monday, an official at the Safdarjung observatory said. Here's a glimpse of the storm and all that it brought along with it.

Here is where you can test for coronavirus in India

Here is where you can test for coronavirus in India

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

In the wake of 73 confirmed cases of coronavirus in India so far, the Union health ministry has made functional 52 laboratories for testing samples while 57 labs have been designated for helping in sample collection for Covid-19 to enhance capacity for diagnosis and detection of the disease. "Following the increase in load of screening samples from suspected cases with symptoms and travel history to the affected countries, the department of health research/ICMR has commissioned 52 laboratories for COVID-19 testing in India," an official said.

India's high antibody count could mean less severe Covid 3rd wave

India's high antibody count could mean less severe Covid 3rd wave

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

While some experts believe that a large part of India is still vulnerable to the virus that could trigger a third wave, others feel the country is not likely to be engulfed by another deadly wave unless a new variant emerges.

World gears up for International Yoga Day

World gears up for International Yoga Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The International Yoga Day will be celebrated on June 21.

Cong suffers blow in Raj panchayat polls; BJP says mandate for farm laws

Cong suffers blow in Raj panchayat polls; BJP says mandate for farm laws

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The BJP bagged 1,989 of the 4,371 panchayat samiti seats while the Congress won 1,852 with almost all results of the four-phase local government polls being declared.

Court refuses to stay interrogation of Vadra, asks him to join probe

Court refuses to stay interrogation of Vadra, asks him to join probe

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

On December 7 last year, the agency had carried out raids at Vadra's offices at Delhi.

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

From Jaguar to AN-32, IAF lost nearly 10 aircraft in 2019

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A MiG-21 Bison of the IAF, piloted by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was downed during a dogfight between India and Pakistan sides on February 27 after the Balakot airstrike

Give the Vaccine Quickly, and Free!

Give the Vaccine Quickly, and Free!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The costs of providing free vaccines are way lower than the costs of a freewheeling epidemic.

Raj govt gives in to demand of Dalit girl's kin for CBI probe

Raj govt gives in to demand of Dalit girl's kin for CBI probe

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

A senior official said that Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje gave the direction in this regard to the home department yesterday following which remarks of the director general of police were sought on Wednesday.

Govt to expand vaccination drive in coming days: Vardhan

Govt to expand vaccination drive in coming days: Vardhan

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday said the COVID-19 vaccination drive will be extended in the coming days and asserted that there should not be any misconceptions about the two Indian vaccines being administered in the country.

Now, 'Heritage on Wheels'

Now, 'Heritage on Wheels'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

A luxury train 'Heritage on Wheels' is all set to hit the tracks in Rajasthan later this month.

India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi amid Covid curbs

India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi amid Covid curbs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The 10-day-long annual Ganesh Chaturthi festival began on a low-key note on Friday with several state governments prohibiting public celebrations due to the Covid pandemic and devotees taking the virtual route to pay obeisance and join the festivities.

Raje reacts to Imran Masood; says election will decide who will be cut to size

Raje reacts to Imran Masood; says election will decide who will be cut to size

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Hitting back at the Congress after its Saharanpur leader Imran Masood threatened to chop Narendra Modi to pieces in a hate speech, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said the Lok Sabha results will clearly show who will be cut to size and who will be the winner.

Padmavati row: Fresh protests, Chittor Fort entry blocked

Padmavati row: Fresh protests, Chittor Fort entry blocked

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The Rajput Karni Sena, the Sarv Samaj Sangathan and some other outfits have a problem with the movie -- calling it disrespectful.

With crackers and sweets, India celebrates Ayodhya bhoomi pujan

With crackers and sweets, India celebrates Ayodhya bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The excitement on the foundation laying ceremony of Ram Temple reverberated across the country as Ram bhakts gathered to to celebrate the groundbreaking occasion. People across the country were seen chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' and waving saffron flags. Fireworks were also burst and sweets were distributed to mark the day.

What was Pratip Chaudhuri's crime?

What was Pratip Chaudhuri's crime?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The account turned bad before Chaudhari took over as SBI chairman and the asset was sold to AARC following an open bidding process, months after Chaudhari retired, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Banks defer 2-day strike called on September 26-27

Banks defer 2-day strike called on September 26-27

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Finance secretary Rajiv Kumar was positive in formation of a committee consisting all concerned to address the issues arising out of the proposed merger of 10 banks including preserving the identity of all the banks.

Severe dust storm hits north; 7 dead in Rajasthan

Severe dust storm hits north; 7 dead in Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The dust storm was an outcome of the extremely hot conditions.

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh's mehendi ceremony

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh's mehendi ceremony

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Take a look at the pictures.

Truth will always prevail: Robert Vadra

Truth will always prevail: Robert Vadra

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

'Morning, Just want to say thank you to all my friends and acquaintances who have reached out in support from all over the nation, at this time,' Vadra said in a Facebook post.

BJP celebrates its victory in style

BJP celebrates its victory in style

Rediff.com24 May 2019

As counting of the ballot for 542 Lok Sabha seats for the world's largest democracy is underway, the Bharatiya Janata Party is surging ahead of all its rivals. With early trends in favour of the BJP, party workers and supporters burst into celebrations at various party offices as well as its headquarters in New Delhi. Workers distributed sweets, raised slogans and were seen dancing on the beats of drums at various places.

Adverse effect of Covid-19 vaccine: What the law says

Adverse effect of Covid-19 vaccine: What the law says

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Laws governing compensation in case of adverse side effects for Covaxin and Covishield may differ in accordance with the kind of approvals given, say legal experts.

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The highest winning margin was registered by BJP candidate Subhash Chandra Baheria in Bhilwara who defeated Congress candidate Ram Pal Sharma with a margin of 6,12,000 votes.

SBI tops market, jumps 4%; m-cap grows by Rs 7,996 cr

SBI tops market, jumps 4%; m-cap grows by Rs 7,996 cr

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

We do not expect any major price action at SBI counter as the swap ratio being largely neutral

Unfazed by ridicule, this MP continues to cycle to Parliament

Unfazed by ridicule, this MP continues to cycle to Parliament

Rediff.com7 May 2015

'Some say I do it for publicity, while others call it a gimmick. But these questions don't trouble me,' says Arjun Ram Meghwal, a two-time Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament from Bikaner. Upasna Pandey reports

Bird flu outbreak reported in four states now

Bird flu outbreak reported in four states now

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Himachal Pradesh on Monday became the fourth state to report cases of bird flu after Rajasthan, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh, with officials confirming that migratory birds found dead at Pong Dam Lake in Kangra district have tested positive for the dreaded avian influenza.

Over 100 killed as dust storm wreaks havoc in UP, Rajasthan

Over 100 killed as dust storm wreaks havoc in UP, Rajasthan

Rediff.com3 May 2018

A cyclonic circulation over Haryana was the trigger for the deadly dust storm that swept parts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, weather experts said.

Astrologers predict not much respite from Covid until Sept

Astrologers predict not much respite from Covid until Sept

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Explaining the planetary position, Divya Bhojak, a noted astrologer from Toronto, said, the year 2020 is witnessing six eclipses including three visible in India. Many planets are turning retrograde, meaning an adverse effect for individuals, businesses and other aspects of life, she said.

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

A collection of oddball, amazing moments from the world!

'I will be shocked if Rangrasiya doesn't work out'

'I will be shocked if Rangrasiya doesn't work out'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Television actress Sanaya Irani is back with a new show, Rangrasiya.

Just who is Deep Sidhu of Red Fort fame?

Just who is Deep Sidhu of Red Fort fame?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Most of India knows Deep Sidhu as the man who planted the Sikh religious flag on Red Fort.