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'Vaccinations are not a 100% guarantee'

'Vaccinations are not a 100% guarantee'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'The reality of this virus is that as long as it is circulating, it can mutate into new variants and by the time you realise that this is a new virus, which is more dangerous, and more transmissible, it is too late.'

Vadra land deal comes back again to haunt Congress

Vadra land deal comes back again to haunt Congress

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala claimed officials of Skylight Hospitality have visited ED numerous times and supplied them whatever documents required but they have not been able to find anything either against Vadra or his company or associates.

Camel milk, the new superfood

Camel milk, the new superfood

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Camel milk is an excellent source of iron and protein when compared to cow milk. It also has high Vitamin B3 and good probiotics. With the variety of nutrients camel milk has, experts feel it should be labelled a superfood.

CVC penalises 130 officials for alleged graft

CVC penalises 130 officials for alleged graft

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

One hundred and thirty officials of different government departments were slapped with major penalty by the Central Vigilance Commission for their alleged involvement in corruption.

'Normalcy is far away'

'Normalcy is far away'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'If the government has not listened to scientists, it must.' 'It's obvious that this is a science-driven campaign (fight), a science-driven situation.' 'We cannot afford to ignore the science.'

All in the family

All in the family

Rediff.com12 May 2017

If my children have doubts about matrimony, the reason might well lie in the family, says Kishore Singh.

No election tickets for those with criminal records: Rahul

No election tickets for those with criminal records: Rahul

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Jaipur, May 16 (PTI) The ruling Congress has a good chance of retaining power in Rajasthan, but it must avoid giving tickets to people with criminal records in the upcoming Assembly elections in the state, party Vice President Rahul Gandhi said today. "I am (quite) confident that we will win (and re ...

'Immunity will get us through Covid'

'Immunity will get us through Covid'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'Vaccination is the only safe way to get immunity.'

7 arrested for torturing, beating 2 Dalit men in Raj

7 arrested for torturing, beating 2 Dalit men in Raj

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The brutal incident came to light after a video of the assault went viral. In the video, a group of men is seen thrashing two persons with rubber belts. They later torture one of the victims by pouring petrol on his private parts with a piece of cloth wrapped on a screwdriver.

Rahul holds feedback meetings with party leaders in Jaipur

Rahul holds feedback meetings with party leaders in Jaipur

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday held feedback meetings and interacted with party leaders at Birla auditorium in Jaipur.

Being 'used for political gains', claims Robert Vadra

Being 'used for political gains', claims Robert Vadra

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

In a Facebook post Vadra has said that all allegations being levelled against him are baseless.

6 Indian public sector banks will cease to exist from Wed

6 Indian public sector banks will cease to exist from Wed

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

As per the mega consolidation plan, Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India will merge into Punjab National Bank (PNB); Syndicate Bank into Canara Bank; Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank into Union Bank of India; and Allahabad Bank into Indian Bank. Following this merger, PNB will become second largest after the SBI, Canara Bank fourth, Union Bank of India fifth and Indian Bank seventh biggest public sector lender.

Coronavirus: PM to participate in SAARC nations' video-conference

Coronavirus: PM to participate in SAARC nations' video-conference

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Modi said the coming together of SAARC leaders will lead to effective outcomes and benefit citizens in the fight against coronavirus. The PM on Friday had proposed formulation of a joint strategy by the SAARC nations to fight coronavirus, a suggestion that was backed by all the member states.

Nifty below 8,150; Maruti Suzuki slips nearly 3%

Nifty below 8,150; Maruti Suzuki slips nearly 3%

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

At 12:25 PM, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex was down 358 points or 1.3% at 26,368.

SBI to hire over 5,000 officers

SBI to hire over 5,000 officers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

While a total of 4,987 officers would be recruited for associate banks of SBI, as many as 206 officers would be hired for State Bank of India itself.

Vadra appears before ED for 5th time, grilled for 7 hrs

Vadra appears before ED for 5th time, grilled for 7 hrs

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The businessman has been grilled in this case four times in the past, the last being February 20.

SBI gets a new chairman, to take over on Oct 7

SBI gets a new chairman, to take over on Oct 7

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Rajnish Kumar was on Wednesday appointed the new chairman of the largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), replacing Arundhati Bhattacharya who completes her one-year extended term on Friday.

Jaipur theatres stop screening Panipat

Jaipur theatres stop screening Panipat

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

A controversy has erupted over the portrayal of the Jat king of Bharatpur in the movie.

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Since 1979, the BJP has not fielded any Muslim candidate from any parliamentary seat from the state.

11 of world's 15 hottest places in India

11 of world's 15 hottest places in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Churu in Rajasthan is sizzling with a record temperature of 50 degree Celsius.

RBI allows 7 more banks to import gold, silver

RBI allows 7 more banks to import gold, silver

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

With the addition of the seven banks - South Indian Bank, Karur Vysya, State Bank of Hyderabad, State Bank of Bikaner, State Bank of Travancore, State Bank of Mysore, and Punjab and Sind Bank - the number of banks allowed to import the precious metals now stands at 30.

More govt banks raise base rates

More govt banks raise base rates

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

A day after large banks such as Punjab National Bank and IDBI Bank increased base rates, state-run lenders Indian Overseas Bank and Indian Bank followed.

Don't want compensation, only justice: Mandsaur rape victim's father

Don't want compensation, only justice: Mandsaur rape victim's father

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

The girl's father told reporters at the hospital that his family wants death sentence for the accused.

Arjun tank wins the battle for supremacy

Arjun tank wins the battle for supremacy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

India's home-built Arjun tank has emerged a conclusive winner from its showdown with the Russian T-90.

Vadra questioned for 8 hours on third day of appearance before ED

Vadra questioned for 8 hours on third day of appearance before ED

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

While Vadra was grilled for the first time for about five-and-a-half hours, he was questioned the second time for about 9 hours.

Sandeep Acharya on life after winning Indian Idol 2

Sandeep Acharya on life after winning Indian Idol 2

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Sandeep Acharya, the winner of Indian Idol season 2 shares his experiences since winning the show.

REWIND: India over the weekend!

REWIND: India over the weekend!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Events that shaped the nation in the past 48 hours in images.

Delhi: Fog delays 31 flights, 19 cancelled

Delhi: Fog delays 31 flights, 19 cancelled

Rediff.com3 Jan 2009

After a day's respite, a thick blanket of fog again engulfed the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi on Saturday morning causing inconvenience to passengers as 31 domestic and international flights were delayed, 19 were cancelled and three diverted to Mumbai.

Veteran actor Dharmendra hospitalised

Veteran actor Dharmendra hospitalised

Rediff.com28 May 2015

'As of now he is fine, talking to everyone. There is nothing to worry,' Dharmendra's doctor assures.

ICAI announces CPT 2008

ICAI announces CPT 2008

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, announces the next Common Proficiency Test (CPT) of the Institute will be held on February 3, 2008.

Where India worships: Reader pics

Where India worships: Reader pics

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

We invited readers to share their travel pics. Here we feature photos readers sent of the temples they visited.

Rahul's talk with students to be probed for poll code violation

Rahul's talk with students to be probed for poll code violation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

The top Congress leader, in his interaction with students of the Stella Maris College in Chennai on March 13, promised 33 per cent reservation in government jobs for women and answered several of their questions.

'Economy will take 18 months to 2 years to recover'

'Economy will take 18 months to 2 years to recover'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'The current financial year will see the full impact of this crisis, and we will start seeing the recovery in the next financial year.'

'Life will go on, so will our grief'

'Life will go on, so will our grief'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'Jawans are not rich and their families need succour in their time of loss.'

Merger of State Bank of Indore to be over by Mar

Merger of State Bank of Indore to be over by Mar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

This will be second such merger of State Bank of India's associate banks.

PHOTOS: Indians finding it too hot to handle

PHOTOS: Indians finding it too hot to handle

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Over hundred dead, hundreds more being treated for sun strokes. Almost 30 crore people across India are facing the brunt of the summer heat and shortage of drinking water.

PIX: India breaks into applause for heroes fighting Covid

PIX: India breaks into applause for heroes fighting Covid

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

From children to the elderly, common people to VIPs, all came out in balconies, lawns and terrace of their homes as the clock struck five, following an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show gratitude to doctors, paramedics, police and other personnel associated with essential services when the country was observing an unprecedented 'Janta Curfew' on Sunday to check the spread of the virus.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Jaitley on why SBI merger is good for Indian economy

Jaitley on why SBI merger is good for Indian economy

Rediff.com18 May 2016

'Consolidation was part of the Indradhanush package.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.