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Noted cartoonist Sudhir Tailang passes away

Noted cartoonist Sudhir Tailang passes away

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Tailang was under treatment for brain cancer since 2014 and breathed his last at his East Delhi residence in Mayur Vihar.

Airport PPP model leads to better infrastructure, revenues

Airport PPP model leads to better infrastructure, revenues

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The civil aviation sector is witnessing a number of initiatives

BSF camel contingent marches on Google doodle on R-Day

BSF camel contingent marches on Google doodle on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

As a tribute on 67th Republic Day, search giant Google's doodle on Tuesday showed a march of a richly caparisoned camel contingent of the Border Security Force, a major attraction at the annual parade at the Rajpath on January 26.

Tell us how you decided on Rafale: SC to Centre

Tell us how you decided on Rafale: SC to Centre

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The apex court at the same time made it clear that it does not want information on pricing and technical parameters relating to the fighter aircraft.

Churu, Sriganganagar sizzle at 49.2 deg C; two die in UP

Churu, Sriganganagar sizzle at 49.2 deg C; two die in UP

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Two persons were killed in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district as strong winds and thunder showers hit several parts of the state. While one died in a tree fall incident the other was hit by lightning, the police said.

Kashmir shivers as mercury stays way below freezing point

Kashmir shivers as mercury stays way below freezing point

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

A bright sunny day and rise in night temperature brought some respite from cold in most parts of the northern India except Kashmir valley where the mercury dipped further.

Why Vasundhara Raje had to fight for a ministry

Why Vasundhara Raje had to fight for a ministry

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Despite a clean sweep for the BJP in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje had to put up a fight to get at least one MP from her state into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Council of Ministers.

Despite spike in NPAs, SBI Q1 profit jumps to Rs 2,006 cr

Despite spike in NPAs, SBI Q1 profit jumps to Rs 2,006 cr

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The operating income of the bank fell by 5.17 per cent to Rs 25,612 crore during April-June quarter of 2017-18

Banking crisis

Banking crisis

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Banking crisis

PHOTOS: India remembers Kargil war heroes

PHOTOS: India remembers Kargil war heroes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

India celebrates 17th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Tuesday, pays homage to martyrs of 1999 war.

Robert Vadra's interim bail extended till March 2

Robert Vadra's interim bail extended till March 2

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Vadra, on Facebook termed as "witch hunt" the Enforcement Directorate's action of attaching assets of a firm linked to him, and claimed that it showed "complete misuse of assertion of power".

Flood situation grim in Assam, MP; 13 dead

Flood situation grim in Assam, MP; 13 dead

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

In Uttar Pradesh, southwest monsoon has been normal so far where rains and thundershowers occurred in few places since Friday.

The past was another country

The past was another country

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'Where children are told soothing bedtime tales, our daily fare were stories of the bloodshed my family had witnessed, scenes, my father said, of the sewers turning red and the overpowering stench of corpses,' remembers Sunil Sethi.

How to make flying accessible to all

How to make flying accessible to all

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

UDAN demonstrates that good policy-making can fulfill important public requirements without requiring budgetary support, says MoS for civil aviation Jayant Sinha.

Ahmedabad sizzles at 48 degrees, breaks 100-year record

Ahmedabad sizzles at 48 degrees, breaks 100-year record

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Palodhi in Rajasthan simmered at 51 degree Celsius and the maximum in Ahmedabad shattered a century-old record.

Untimely rains, storms take India by surprise

Untimely rains, storms take India by surprise

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The country witnessed the rainiest day of this winter with almost all parts receiving showers, the weatherman said, attributing it to a series of weather conditions.

Finmin gets 2 ministers of state after 4-year break

Finmin gets 2 ministers of state after 4-year break

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Asked about the Congress's opposition to the GST Bill, Santosh Kumar Gangwar said no party opposes GST outside Parliament.

More veterans got ministerial berths than young faces

More veterans got ministerial berths than young faces

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

At 35 years, April 1981 born Anupriya Patel, who comes from electorally crucial Uttar Pradesh, is the youngest face to be inducted in the Modi government.

How Indian students built world's thinnest satellite in 6 days

How Indian students built world's thinnest satellite in 6 days

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

They made history for India and the world.

SC expresses concern over change of colour of Taj Mahal

SC expresses concern over change of colour of Taj Mahal

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The apex court pulled up the authorities for not taking appropriate steps to preserve and protect the Taj.

Cong has no role in CBI's action against Kataria: Gehlot

Cong has no role in CBI's action against Kataria: Gehlot

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party's allegations that the Central Bureau of Investigation has chargesheeted leader of opposition in the state assembly Gulab Chand Kataria in Sohrabuddin encounter case at the behest of Congress.

Kathua victim's mother: I wanted her to be a doctor

Kathua victim's mother: I wanted her to be a doctor

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The grief-stricken mother wishes for death penalty for the guilty.

The little joys to be thankful for

The little joys to be thankful for

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

It is a little like glimpsing old photographs and feeling a sense of sweetness, or sorrow, says Kishore Singh.

Success of Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan across states

Success of Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan across states

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

States spent much more in the first three months of the current financial year compared to the corresponding period last year.

Cold wave unabated in N-India, 3 die in fog-related mishaps

Cold wave unabated in N-India, 3 die in fog-related mishaps

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Cold wave continued unabated in the northern region today with fog enveloping most areas affecting transport services, even as three persons died and over 25 were injured in different fog-related accidents.

Jaisalmer sizzles at 45.6 degrees as north India faces summer heat

Jaisalmer sizzles at 45.6 degrees as north India faces summer heat

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning that the heat wave condition is likely to occur at isolated places in all districts in Telangana on Sunday.

Govt announces concessions for refugees from Pak, Afghanistan

Govt announces concessions for refugees from Pak, Afghanistan

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The government on Thursday announced a number of concessions for Hindu and Sikh refugees from Pakistan and Afghanistan as part of which it also introduced relaxations in the procedure for granting them Indian citizenship.

For first time in 66 years, camel contingent won't trot down at R-Day parade

For first time in 66 years, camel contingent won't trot down at R-Day parade

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Officials said the 90-member Border Security Force camel-mounted troops and band contingent has not been practising during the dress rehearsals of the event.

Barmer registers one of the highest turn outs in Rajasthan

Barmer registers one of the highest turn outs in Rajasthan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Barmer, one of the most talked-about Lok Sabha constituencies in the run up to the 2014 general elections, registered 71.60 per cent turn out in the polls held on Thursday, one of the highest in Rajasthan.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

Analysts recommend: Stay put in SBI, associates

Analysts recommend: Stay put in SBI, associates

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The consolidated entity can target good growth FY18 onwards, analysts say.

Share swaps kick off SBI merger

Share swaps kick off SBI merger

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

All shares held by SBI in the five associate banks will stand cancelled after merger.

Iconic Pakistani folk singer Reshma passes away

Iconic Pakistani folk singer Reshma passes away

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Legendary Pakistani folk singer Reshma, who mesmerised music lovers beyond borders with her soulful rendition of songs like 'Dama Dam Mast Kalandar' and 'Lambi Judai' in her trademark rustic voice, passed away in Lahore on Sunday after suffering for years from throat cancer.

Review: Qarib Qarib Singlle, a mature love story

Review: Qarib Qarib Singlle, a mature love story

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Qarib Qarib Singlle is not a film that can be rushed. It moves languorously, pausing to savour moments at will, notes Savera R Someshwar.

74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan, 67% in Telangana

74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan, 67% in Telangana

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

At places in the border districts of Barmer and Jaisalmer, people walked miles through the desert to cast their votes.

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Employee integration and branch rationalisation are major challenges.

Olympic medal winner Rajyavardhan Rathore quits army, joins BJP

Olympic medal winner Rajyavardhan Rathore quits army, joins BJP

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Shooter Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, who won a silver medal at the 2004 Olympic Games, has retired from the Indian Army after a long stint to take up a new challenge -- politics.

How unexploded bombs are making it to scrap markets in Pokhran

How unexploded bombs are making it to scrap markets in Pokhran

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

While the Army says it follows proper procedure to maintain a record of ammunition, it admits that due to the vastness of the firing ranges some fired ammunition may get buried in the ground and remain there without getting detected, reports Prakash Bhandari.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

Rains continue to wreak havoc in UP, death toll touches 131

Rains continue to wreak havoc in UP, death toll touches 131

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

At least 11 people lost their lives in Uttar Pradesh as monsoon rains lashed most parts of north India, with several rivers in the region flowing above the danger mark.