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What's Kohli Doing In Dhoni's Hometown?

What's Kohli Doing In Dhoni's Hometown?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Virat Kohli arrived in Ranchi ahead of the first One-Day International against South Africa on Wednesday morning.

Who's The Gent With Gill?

Who's The Gent With Gill?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

'Honoured to meet Robin Minz's father. Your journey and unwavering dedication are truly inspiring.'

India detects 11 types of Covid variants in international travelers

India detects 11 types of Covid variants in international travelers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The sources said that of the 124 positive samples, genome sequencing results of 40 were received of which XBB, including XBB.1, was found in 14 samples and BF 7.4.1 in one sample.

Droupadi Murmu Returns to Jharkhand

Droupadi Murmu Returns to Jharkhand

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The first time most of us heard of Droupadi Murmu was when she was appointed governor of Jharkhand, where by all accounts she impressed Prime Minister N D Modi with her dignified and measured six-year tenure in the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi. So much so that Modi picked her as the National Democratic Alliance's Presidential candidate.

PHOTOS: Dhoni checks in for IPL with daughter Ziva in tow

PHOTOS: Dhoni checks in for IPL with daughter Ziva in tow

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Since his return from the ICC World Cup, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has ensured that he doesn't spend even a second away from his two-month old daughter Ziva.

Lalu's health condition serious but stable : RIMS

Lalu's health condition serious but stable : RIMS

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The formidable political leader and former union minister was sentenced by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court to five years' prison term and slapped with a fine of Rs 60 lakh during the day in connection with the embezzlement of Rs 139 crore from Doranda treasury in the fodder scam.

7-day institutional quarantine for fliers from 'at risk' nations in Maha

7-day institutional quarantine for fliers from 'at risk' nations in Maha

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

In case the test is negative, the passenger will still have to undergo seven-day home quarantine.

UPA MLAs staying in Raipur fly back to Jharkhand ahead of floor test

UPA MLAs staying in Raipur fly back to Jharkhand ahead of floor test

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

At least 30 MLAs of the ruling United Progressive Alliance coalition in Jharkhand camping in a resort near the Chhattisgarh capital since August 30 flew back to Ranchi in a chartered aircraft on Sunday afternoon to attend the special session of the assembly scheduled for Monday, sources said.

Will Kejriwal Wrestle The Great Khali?

Will Kejriwal Wrestle The Great Khali?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma savours Mumbai's street fare... Shashi Tharoor bangs a drum... Punjab CM visits Pakistan...

Active Covid cases in country rise to 3,428

Active Covid cases in country rise to 3,428

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The death toll stands at 5,30,695 with two fatalities reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

What makes Hemant Soren Jharkhand's unchallenged leader

What makes Hemant Soren Jharkhand's unchallenged leader

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Despite these challenges, his strong voice for the state's tribal population has been central to his political identity

Centre relaxes Covid norms for Ukraine evacuees

Centre relaxes Covid norms for Ukraine evacuees

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Indians being evacuated from Ukraine have been exempted from pre-boarding RT-PCR test, providing Covid vaccination certificates and uploading those on the Air Suvidha portal, the health ministry said.

PHOTOS: Indians catch their first flight after 2 months

PHOTOS: Indians catch their first flight after 2 months

Rediff.com25 May 2020

After a gap of two months, domestic passenger flight operations resumed on Monday amid reluctance by various states to open up their airports in view of rising cases of the novel coronavirus.

Afghan crisis: 146 Indians evacuated to Doha brought back

Afghan crisis: 146 Indians evacuated to Doha brought back

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

People familiar with the development said the Indians were flown back to Delhi as part of India's mission to evacuate its citizens and Afghan partners from Kabul following its takeover by the Taliban over a week back.

Mock drills to be held across country on Tuesday to ensure Covid readiness

Mock drills to be held across country on Tuesday to ensure Covid readiness

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

A mock drill will be held on Tuesday across a number of health facilities in several states and Union Territories to ensure their readiness to deal with any eventuality related to COVID-19, following an advisory by the Centre.

Armed forces get emergency financial powers to fight Covid

Armed forces get emergency financial powers to fight Covid

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

"These powers will help Formation Commanders to establish and operate quarantine facilities/ hospitals and to undertake procurement/ repair of eqpt/ items/ material/ stores, besides provisioning of various services and works required to support the ongoing effort against COVID," his office tweeted.

Migrant labourers leave Mumbai fearing lockdown

Migrant labourers leave Mumbai fearing lockdown

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Due to a sharp rise in Covid cases, Mumbai's civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, on Thursday imposed a weekend lockdown in the city until further orders.

Over 50,000 new Covid cases reported; 1,258 dead in 24 hrs

Over 50,000 new Covid cases reported; 1,258 dead in 24 hrs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

A single-day rise of 50,040 fresh COVID-19 infections took India's tally to 3,02,33,183, while the number of active cases dipped to 5,86,403, according to the Union health ministry data on Sunday.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

'Voter Is Keeping Centre On Tenterhooks'

'Voter Is Keeping Centre On Tenterhooks'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'If you want to win you need to perform.' 'Governments have found a way to buck anti-incumbency, but one policy intervention will not pay in all elections.'

PHOTOS: India bids tearful adieu to Ladakh martyrs

PHOTOS: India bids tearful adieu to Ladakh martyrs

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Defying the COVID-19 social distancing norms, huge crowds gathered to pay respects to the soldiers amid emotional moments.

'Captain cool' Dhoni turns 34. Wish him!

'Captain cool' Dhoni turns 34. Wish him!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

India's One-Day-International captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni celebrates his 34th birthday today.

Day 2 of domestic flights: 325 departures, cancellations continue

Day 2 of domestic flights: 325 departures, cancellations continue

Rediff.com26 May 2020

As major airports like Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad have a severe cap on the number of fights they can handle, cancellations continued on Tuesday.

Govt to hold meet as Indians studying in Ukraine worried about future

Govt to hold meet as Indians studying in Ukraine worried about future

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

"As of now, there are no norms and regulations under the National Medical Commission to accommodate medical students, who were studying abroad and had to return to India midway, in Indian medical colleges in between an academic session," a health ministry official told PTI, on the condition of anonymity.

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

After a long hiatus of more than 20 months, the government had on November 26 announced the resumption of scheduled international commercial flights from December 15.

'Omicron may make you more sick'

'Omicron may make you more sick'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'This virus may have more immune evasion capability and therefore, it may make you more sick.'

India's Omicron count reaches 220, more states report 1st cases

India's Omicron count reaches 220, more states report 1st cases

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Jammu and Kashmir and Odisha on Tuesday recorded their first cases of the Omicron variant of COVID as the count of the new strain in 14 states and union territories crossed 200 even as the Centre said there is a need to 'activate' war rooms, take 'pro-active' action and consider night curfews.

India have 9-3 win-loss record vs Australia in T20Is. Can they better that?

India have 9-3 win-loss record vs Australia in T20Is. Can they better that?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

India and Australia play their opening T20 match In Ranchi on Saturday. And, although the visitors have added fresh faces to their squad for the three-match series, India are clearly the dominant side in this match-up.

Covid cases rise over 600; 1st deaths reported in TN, MP

Covid cases rise over 600; 1st deaths reported in TN, MP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The 606 positive cases includes 43 foreign nationals, the ministry said. On Tuesday, the number of cases was 519.

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

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.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.