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Did biometric door trap students inside flooded basement?

Did biometric door trap students inside flooded basement?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The student said there were two doors in the basement and one was usually locked around 6 pm.

SC orders removal of two-finger test to confirm rape

SC orders removal of two-finger test to confirm rape

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The bench terms the "two-finger test" as a violation of a woman's dignity and privacy.

CBI arrests Jharkhand MBBS student who 'solved' NEET-UG papers

CBI arrests Jharkhand MBBS student who 'solved' NEET-UG papers

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Surabhi Kumari was taken into custody after two days of detailed questioning by the CBI, the officials said.

Pakistan conducts third missile test in 3 weeks

Pakistan conducts third missile test in 3 weeks

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

This was the third launch of a ballistic missile in as many weeks.

DRDO conducts maiden trial of Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile

DRDO conducts maiden trial of Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Python-5 missile live firing was conducted to validate target engagement from all aspects as well as beyond visual ranges. In all the live firings, missile hit the aerial target.

How diplomatic row with Canada will test Indo-US ties

How diplomatic row with Canada will test Indo-US ties

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Experts say Canada's allegations regarding the Indian government's involvement in the fatal shooting of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada 'could be most significant test of strength of US-India partnership since early 2000s'.

Women's red-ball cricket returns to Indian domestic scene

Women's red-ball cricket returns to Indian domestic scene

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

BCCI to conduct women's red-ball tournament in Pune from March 28

PIX: Khelif wins women's welterweight gold amid gender dispute

PIX: Khelif wins women's welterweight gold amid gender dispute

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Algeria's Imane Khelif, a silver medallist at the 2022 World Championships, and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting have been in the spotlight at the Paris Games amid a gender dispute that has dominated headlines.

India sees biggest Chandipura virus outbreak in 20 yrs: WHO

India sees biggest Chandipura virus outbreak in 20 yrs: WHO

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

A total of 43 districts in India are currently reporting AES cases.

Pathankot attack: Court allows NIA to conduct lie-detector test on Gurdaspur SP

Pathankot attack: Court allows NIA to conduct lie-detector test on Gurdaspur SP

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

NIA was on Monday allowed by a special court to conduct a lie-detector test on senior Punjab Police officer Salwinder Singh in connection with the Pathankot terror attack probe.

Should My Son Work In A Reputed Firm Or A Start-Up?

Should My Son Work In A Reputed Firm Or A Start-Up?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

rediffGURU Nayagam PP counsels students and aspiring professionals on how to pick the right courses and scale up in your career.

5 more held in Bihar over NEET-UG irregularities; total arrests rise to 18

5 more held in Bihar over NEET-UG irregularities; total arrests rise to 18

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The statement implicated members of the Mukhiya gang, accused of orchestrating multiple interstate paper leaks, as the source of the leaked answer sheet.

Rohit Sharma tests positive for Covid-19, in isolation

Rohit Sharma tests positive for Covid-19, in isolation

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

India's captain, who was playing in the ongoing four-day warm-up game against Leicestershire, has gone into quarantine.

Masood murder: CBI conducts lie-detection test on BJP MLA

Masood murder: CBI conducts lie-detection test on BJP MLA

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday conducted a lie-detection test on Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Assembly from Bhopal Dhruv Narayan Singh in connection with the murder of RTI activist Shehla Masood. Singh underwent the test for several hours on Saturday at the Central Forensic Science Laboratory in Delhi as the previous attempt of the CBI to carry out a polygraph test on him remained inconclusive on March 19, sources in the probe agency said.

Stuck in space, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says...

Stuck in space, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says...

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'I feel confident that, if we had to, if there was a problem with the International Space Station, we would get in (the Starliner spacecraft) and we could undock, talk to our team, and figure out the best way to come home'

Elon Musk's livestream with Trump hit by massive cyber attack

Elon Musk's livestream with Trump hit by massive cyber attack

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Elon Musk has announced that a massive DDoS attack hit his livestream with former United States President Donald Trump, forcing X owner to scale down the live audience.

What To Do After NEET-UG? Ask rediffGURUS

What To Do After NEET-UG? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com8 May 2024

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel, founder, CareerStreets, offers advice on what students can do after cracking the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test.

Market structure to face shorter IPO timeline test: Industry players

Market structure to face shorter IPO timeline test: Industry players

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The shift to a shorter T+3 settlement cycle for initial public offerings (IPOs) will be a big test of the domestic market structure, requiring players in the ecosystem to work harder to meet the squeezed timelines, according to industry insiders. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), has announced that the transition to the T+3 cycle will be voluntary starting next month and mandatory from December 1. The new mechanism will necessitate quicker confirmations from banks and speedy verification of permanent account numbers (PANs) for all applicants.

SC seeks response of Centre, NTA for CBI probe in NEET exam

SC seeks response of Centre, NTA for CBI probe in NEET exam

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) had on Thursday told the Supreme Court they had cancelled the grace marks given to 1,563 candidates who took the examination for admission to MBBS and other such courses.

CBI arrests Gujarat school owner over NEET-UG malpractice

CBI arrests Gujarat school owner over NEET-UG malpractice

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

With the arrest of Dixit Patel, owner of Jay Jalaram School situated near Godhra in Panchmahal district, the number of persons arrested so far- five of them were held by Gujarat Police- has gone up to six.

Could Gulbadin Be Penalised?

Could Gulbadin Be Penalised?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The situation raises the question: could Naib face a ban for potentially faking an injury?

Four-member govt panel to review grace marks for 1500 NEET students

Four-member govt panel to review grace marks for 1500 NEET students

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

The NTA denied any irregularities and said the changes made in the NCERT textbooks and grace marks for losing time at the examination centres were some of the reasons behind the students scoring higher marks.

Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Ex-Agniveers to get 10% reservation, age relaxation in CAPFs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

A provision has been made for relaxation in the upper age limit and exemption from the Physical Efficiency Test in the recruitment to the post of constable (general duty) and rifleman in the CAPFs and Assam Rifles for ex-Agniveers, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in response to a written question.

Only 813 of 1,563 NEET-UG aspirants with grace marks appear for retest

Only 813 of 1,563 NEET-UG aspirants with grace marks appear for retest

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

At least 52 percent -- 813 out of 1,563 candidates -- appeared for the retest on Sunday, said NTA.

Aaftab's narco test report submitted; cops to get his voice sample

Aaftab's narco test report submitted; cops to get his voice sample

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Police said according to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) report, the blood samples recovered from Poonawala's house were of Walkar's.

Gut Health Key To Prevent Chronic Illnesses

Gut Health Key To Prevent Chronic Illnesses

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Maintaining the balance of gut microbiota is important as an imbalance, also known as dysbiosis, can cause or aggravate different diseases, including but not limited to digestive problems such as inflammatory bowel syndrome, mental health issues like anxiety and depression and menstrual problems.

India 13th in 'stress test' conducted by IMD

India 13th in 'stress test' conducted by IMD

Rediff.com20 May 2009

The stress test finding, favouring small countries, goes against generally prevalent economic thinking that large economies like China and India are better placed to face economic slowdown because of the diversified nature of the economy, in which some sectors witness robust demand to mitigate the impact of a demand slowdown in other sectors.

Parliament breach: Cops seek polygraph test to find 'actual motive'

Parliament breach: Cops seek polygraph test to find 'actual motive'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Delhi Police on Thursday moved a court seeking permission to conduct the polygraph test of all six people arrested in connection with the Parliament security breach matter.

Navy successfully test-fires anti-ship missile

Navy successfully test-fires anti-ship missile

Rediff.com18 May 2022

This firing is a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in niche missile technology. Navy said.

41 people in one Delhi building test positive for COVID-19

41 people in one Delhi building test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 May 2020

A case of COVID-19 had been reported from the building situated in 'theke wali gali' on April 18, prompting authorities to timely seal it. This helped in containing the spread of coronavirus in the area. The administration will conduct tests of people residing in the building on Sunday again.

PM lashes out at Opposition for their conduct in Parliament

PM lashes out at Opposition for their conduct in Parliament

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The conduct of the Opposition is an "insult" to Parliament and the Constitution, Joshi said, quoting the prime minister.

'No plans of India-Pakistan Test series anywhere'

'No plans of India-Pakistan Test series anywhere'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

According to ESPNcricinfo, MCC chief executive Stuart Fox spoke on SEN radio on day 4 of the second Test between Australia and South Africa and said that the club, as well as the Victoria government, had made an inquiry with CA about hosting a neutral Test.

Protests erupt in Assam as girl returning from tuition gang-raped

Protests erupt in Assam as girl returning from tuition gang-raped

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three persons in Assam's Nagaon district, triggering massive protests by people on the streets.

Discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur fails drugs test

Discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur fails drugs test

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Top Indian discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after testing positive for a banned steroid.

3 Pilots Tested Positive For Psychotropic Substances

3 Pilots Tested Positive For Psychotropic Substances

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

commercial airlines and air navigation service providers have to carry out random drug tests on at least 10 per cent of their flight crew and air traffic controllers every year.

IAF thrilled as Russia's S-400 shoots down 80% of aircraft during drill

IAF thrilled as Russia's S-400 shoots down 80% of aircraft during drill

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The exercise was conducted by the Indian Air Force to showcase full integration of air defence missile system into the force, they said.

Haryana trust vote: JJP issues whip to MLAs to remain 'absent'

Haryana trust vote: JJP issues whip to MLAs to remain 'absent'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Ahead of the crucial floor test of the newly elected Nayan Singh Saini-led Bharatiya Janata Party government in Haryana, Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) has issued a whip to its MLAs to remain 'absent' from the state assembly at the time of voting on Wednesday.

Aaftab undergoes marathon polygraph test, 5 knives seized from his flat

Aaftab undergoes marathon polygraph test, 5 knives seized from his flat

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

However, police said the saw allegedly used by Poonawala to cut his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar's body is yet to be recovered.

Police allowed to conduct DNA test on Bitti Mohanty

Police allowed to conduct DNA test on Bitti Mohanty

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The Kerala high court on Friday upheld a lower court order allowing police to conduct a DNA test on Alwar rape convict Bitti Mohanty, who jumped parole and was arrested after five years from Kannur district.

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Although the credit for acquiring the technological skill must be given to India's outstanding nuclear scientists, the decision to go nuclear was a political one that entailed clarity of vision, courage and resolve, points out Rup Narayan Das.