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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Employee integration and branch rationalisation are major challenges.

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.

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.

Sensex rebounds 146 points as IT, pharma come good

Sensex rebounds 146 points as IT, pharma come good

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The 50-share NSE Nifty gained 53.30 points or 0.61 per cent to 8,778.

BJP is only interested in divisive politics: Rahul

BJP is only interested in divisive politics: Rahul

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party is number one in marketing and so are able to claim to have done more. He said the United Progressive Alliance had done more development work than the National Democratic Alliance.

'Handloom is no longer a dying art'

'Handloom is no longer a dying art'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Paridhi Jaipuria, 23, was about to shut shop, when she was selected among one of the six Lakme GenNext designers. That was also the day her father passed away.

Review: KBC 7 is brimming with promise and knowledge

Review: KBC 7 is brimming with promise and knowledge

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Kaun Banega Crorepati 7 can only get better after a promising first episode, says Sukanya Verma.

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.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

Rahul vows to bring back jobs to Punjab, accuses Kejriwal for blast in Bhatinda

Rahul vows to bring back jobs to Punjab, accuses Kejriwal for blast in Bhatinda

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The Congress vice president also accused Delhi CM of "helping" forces who want to disturb Punjab's peace and push it back to the dark days of militancy.

ICICI Bank joins rate cut bandwagon

ICICI Bank joins rate cut bandwagon

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Since January this year, RBI has cut the repo rate - at which it lends to commercial banks -- to a gross of 1.25 per cent.

Govt may dilute stake in public banks by year-end

Govt may dilute stake in public banks by year-end

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

State Bank of India is also expected to tap the markets this year

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Ved Prakash who has been working in the field of recyclable raw materials for 29 years aims to 'create value' every day.

Sensex ends 331 points higher; Fed decision, BoJ meet awaited

Sensex ends 331 points higher; Fed decision, BoJ meet awaited

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The US FOMC concludes its two-day meeting today while the Bank of Japan will start its two-day meeting today.

Rising Bathinda takes on Udta Punjab

Rising Bathinda takes on Udta Punjab

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Bathinda is the only district in Punjab to start a movement to find out what the actual drug situation on the ground is and aims to address it.

After the surgical strikes, what can we expect?

After the surgical strikes, what can we expect?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

'I feel that any terror strike at this juncture is not on the cards.' 'The reaction would most likely be military in nature and possibly using their special forces or attack helicopters,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd), who spent four years at our embassy in Islamabad.

Rahul's 'primary' experiment may be in trouble

Rahul's 'primary' experiment may be in trouble

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Rahul Gandhi's experiment of choosing Congress candidates for Lok Sabha polls through the 'primary' system appears to have suffered initial hiccups with two constituencies being dropped from the list of 16.

A month on, how the Cash Crunch affects India

A month on, how the Cash Crunch affects India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Reports from Ludhiana, Coimbatore, Moradabad, Tirupur, Indore, Surat, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad, suggest the impact of demonetisation is worsening.

Meet the BSF's first woman officer

Meet the BSF's first woman officer

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'Ultimately, you are treated according to the stars on your shoulder.' 'Not as a man, not as a woman, not as a girl,' says Assistant Commandant Tanu Shree Pareek.

Not just Mallya, government agency too a wilful defaulter

Not just Mallya, government agency too a wilful defaulter

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The Nafed has outstanding dues of Rs 224.26 crore (Rs 2.24 billion) as of February 15.

Sensex ends flat on 1st day of 2015; RIL, ITC slump

Sensex ends flat on 1st day of 2015; RIL, ITC slump

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended up 8 points at 27,508 and the 50-share Nifty closed 1 point higher at 8,284.

Why are contesting candidates' spouse always richer?

Why are contesting candidates' spouse always richer?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

A glance through the declared assets of candidates contesting the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections reveals that future lawmakers of the country are rich, but not as much as their spouses.

Ex-army officers, engineers and doctors hold the AAP broom in Raj

Ex-army officers, engineers and doctors hold the AAP broom in Raj

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Until now, a bipolar contest has been taking place in the desert state between the BJP and the Congress, so it will be interesting to see how many AAP candidates taste success in reaching parliament, says Shahnawaz Akhtar.

How India is building its oil reserves

How India is building its oil reserves

Rediff.com12 May 2015

India is building its oil reserves in underground rock caverns and tanks

E-voting lapses under Sebi lens

E-voting lapses under Sebi lens

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The regulator's concern arises from several recent instances.

Travel 2015: What should you celebrate this March?

Travel 2015: What should you celebrate this March?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

In the third of a 12-part series, we list out all the places you should visit and all the festivals you should celebrate through the New Year.

Currency seizure: RBI official in CBI net, 10 cases so far

Currency seizure: RBI official in CBI net, 10 cases so far

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an Reserve Bank of India official and a JDS leader K C Veerendra, who is also a casino owner, in connection with separate cases relating to alleged illegal conversion of currency post-demonetisation.