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An Indian Discovery That Will Help Healing

An Indian Discovery That Will Help Healing

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

'After the discovery of the biomarkers, Calpain and Inflammasomes, we know we have a biomarker to target.' 'That way, we can use the biomarkers for an early diagnosis of blood clotting due to hypoxia or low oxygen in the tissues, and can save a life.'

COVID-19 doubling time in India improved to 13.6 days: Vardhan

COVID-19 doubling time in India improved to 13.6 days: Vardhan

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The fatality rate is down to 3.1 per cent and the recovery rate has improved to 37.5 per cent, he said.

4 terrorists killed in J&K, suicide attack on CRPF camp foiled

4 terrorists killed in J&K, suicide attack on CRPF camp foiled

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

"Four terrorists were killed in the retaliatory firing and the suicide attack was foiled," an official said.

Clip shows disabled man thrashed by cops

Clip shows disabled man thrashed by cops

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

The clip, taken from a mobile phone, showed the unidentified armed police personnel kicking the differently-abled man.

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Reversing the burden of evidence means that the principle of innocent until proven guilty does not apply. It is exactly the opposite: Guilty as charged, until you can convince the judges of the contrary, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Will ensure state govt doesn't turn blind eye: SC on Manipur violence

Will ensure state govt doesn't turn blind eye: SC on Manipur violence

Rediff.com17 May 2023

It asked the state government to file a fresh status report on relief, security, and rehabilitation measures to help violence-hit persons.

With 424 incidents, CRPF chief says stone pelting has reduced in Valley

With 424 incidents, CRPF chief says stone pelting has reduced in Valley

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

The chief said that the reason for the fall is because of the combined efforts of NIA, state police and security forces.

It's AAP vs BJP vs Cong as Delhi votes today

It's AAP vs BJP vs Cong as Delhi votes today

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

The ruling AAP is going into the Delhi election with the hope to repeat its stellar performance of the last assembly polls, while the BJP, which bagged all seven seats here in the Lok Sabha election, will be aiming at expanding its vote share in the

Soldier killed as Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Rajouri

Soldier killed as Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Rajouri

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

24-year-old Rifleman Yash Paul, a resident of Mantalai village in Udhampur lost his life in cross-LoC firing.

Jaish attack foiled in Jammu ahead of PM's visit, 3 killed

Jaish attack foiled in Jammu ahead of PM's visit, 3 killed

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Just two days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, security forces on Friday foiled a suicide attack in Jammu by the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed, eliminating two suspected Pakistani terrorists in an encounter after they fired on a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) bus and killed an officer.

Boxing legends, Klitschko brothers to fight in the war for Ukraine

Boxing legends, Klitschko brothers to fight in the war for Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Vitali Klitschko said Kyiv was under threat and the main priority was to work with police and military forces to support critical infrastructure including the delivery of electricity, gas and water for its citizens.

ED quizzes Sonia 2nd time in 6 days, calls her tomorrow; Rahul, MPs detained

ED quizzes Sonia 2nd time in 6 days, calls her tomorrow; Rahul, MPs detained

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

She left the agency's office in central Delhi just before 7 pm on Tuesday after recording her statement.

Pankaj Kumar Singh appointed new BSF DG

Pankaj Kumar Singh appointed new BSF DG

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

His father Prakash Singh, who is known for introducing several police reforms and has been awarded Padma Shri as well, had served as the BSF DG from 1993-94.

Curfew in Kashmir stretches to 42nd day; ambulance driver latest casualty

Curfew in Kashmir stretches to 42nd day; ambulance driver latest casualty

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Normal life remained paralysed for the 42nd day in the Valley which has been rocked by violence after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces on July 8.

Delhi assembly passes resolution against Rakesh Asthana's appointment

Delhi assembly passes resolution against Rakesh Asthana's appointment

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The resolution expressed "disapproval" against the controversial Gujarat-cadre officer being "forced upon Delhi" as its police commissioner.

Agnipath protests: 1 killed in firing, trains go up in flames

Agnipath protests: 1 killed in firing, trains go up in flames

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

A man was shot dead in police firing in Telangana's Secunderabad, trains went up in flames, and public and private vehicles attacked, as railway stations and highways turned into battleground in many states on Friday amid burgeoning protests against Agnipath, the contentious defence recruitment scheme.

Poll results likely to be delayed. Reason: VVPATs

Poll results likely to be delayed. Reason: VVPATs

Rediff.com22 May 2019

This is for the first time in a Lok Sabha election that results of voting machines will be matched with slips generated by paper trail machines.

CRPF inducts 500 women personnel to counter protesters in Kashmir

CRPF inducts 500 women personnel to counter protesters in Kashmir

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

The women, after their 45-day induction training and combat-stress inoculation, will be deployed in the valley to tackle stone-pelters and protestors, including women.

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Xi set for record 3rd term; Premier Li dropped in major shake-up

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping is all set for an unprecedented third five-year term as he was 'elected' to the powerful Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party on Saturday while several top leaders including Premier Li Keqiang have been left out in the major shake-up at the top.

Agnipath stir: Bihar Dy CM house attacked, BJP offices torched

Agnipath stir: Bihar Dy CM house attacked, BJP offices torched

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Protests against 'Agnipath' left Bihar in flames on Friday when rampaging mobs set fire to dozens of railway coaches, engines and stations and torched Bharatiya Janata Party offices, vehicles and other property, prompting the police to suspend internet services in nearly a third of the state.

Why Was Agnipath Introduced Suddenly?

Why Was Agnipath Introduced Suddenly?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Nobody bothered to articulate the upsides; instead, the four-year tour of duty and denial of life-long pensions got played up.
Job-seekers for government and related opportunities found that their future was at risk, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

In a first, ITBP to post women at border posts along China

In a first, ITBP to post women at border posts along China

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The landmark move comes days after the government approved women fighter pilots for the Indian Air Force.

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'Our villagers used to go up to Finger 4 and Finger 6, but today the Chinese are there.' 'Since April 2020, Chinese troops have blocked Indian troops from reaching at least ten patrolling points running from the Depsang plains in the north to Pangong Tso lake in the south.'

3 JeM terrorists hidden in Pulwama attacker's cousin's truck killed

3 JeM terrorists hidden in Pulwama attacker's cousin's truck killed

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The driver and the cleaner of the truck escaped when the truck was stopped by police and CRPF personnel. But the occupants opened fire. One terrorist was killed in retaliatory fire. 2 others who escaped were neutralised later.

Days after Markaz event, eerie silence hangs over Nizamuddin

Days after Markaz event, eerie silence hangs over Nizamuddin

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Inside the narrow alleys of the basti, two CRPF companies -- around 150 armed guards -- have been deployed to keep a check on any unnecessary movement, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, taking place mainly in South India, was termed by the NIA as the 'largest ever' investigation process 'till date'.

Controversial minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti gets Y-category VIP security cover

Controversial minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti gets Y-category VIP security cover

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, whose hate speech kicked up a political storm and stalled Parliament, has been given VIP security.

Accused in Sunjwan attack ferried terrorists from IB earlier too, NIA takes over probe

Accused in Sunjwan attack ferried terrorists from IB earlier too, NIA takes over probe

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The NIA on Tuesday took over the case of last week's terror strike near an army camp Jammu, officials said, as one of the three arrestees confessed to transporting terrorists from the International Border to Kashmir in the past also, sending alarm bells ringing in the security establishment.

Special EC officers to oversee counting in Varanasi, Meerut

Special EC officers to oversee counting in Varanasi, Meerut

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi has been sent as a special officer to oversee the counting process in Meerut and Bihar's CEO to Varanasi.

CRPF man's widow trolled for favouring peace with Pak, unfazed

CRPF man's widow trolled for favouring peace with Pak, unfazed

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Mita said she was not worried about the criticism she faced on social media over her anti-war stand.

CRPF braveheart Chetan Cheetah awarded Kirti Chakra

CRPF braveheart Chetan Cheetah awarded Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Cheeta, CO of the 45th CRPF battalion, was shot nine times during an operation against terrorists in the Hajin area of Kashmir Valley on February 14 this year.

Kangana gets Y-plus category security from Centre, thanks Shah

Kangana gets Y-plus category security from Centre, thanks Shah

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Ranaut, who had said she feared Mumbai Police after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and likened the Maharashtra capital to Pakistan occupied Kashmir, thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and declared that no one could crush a patriot.

Will Bengal give Didi a third term?

Will Bengal give Didi a third term?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Will appeasement, rising unemployment and her dictatorial style become major obstacles in her path? asks Payal Singh Mohanka.

How measly spending may jeopardise India's security

How measly spending may jeopardise India's security

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

The allocation in the defence budget is inadequate to meet India's long-term threats, especially from China and Pakistan, says Gurmeet Kanwal.

NIA registers case in Pathankot terror strike

NIA registers case in Pathankot terror strike

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The NIA on Monday registered a case to probe the conspiracy of Pakistan-based terrorist group, believed to be Jaish-e-Mohammed, behind the strike at the Indian Air Force base in Pathankot in Punjab.

Why Jaish has become the ISI's terror arm in J&K

Why Jaish has become the ISI's terror arm in J&K

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

'Jaish e Mohammed has been allowed to resurge through supported terror actions in J&K in a deliberate tactic by Pakistan, if only to reduce the international pressure on the Lashkar e Taiba leadership after 26/11,' points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Home ministry trying to destroy process: SC raps Centre on NRC

Home ministry trying to destroy process: SC raps Centre on NRC

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Reiterating that the July 31 deadline for the completion of NRC exercise will not be extended, a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said the Centre is not cooperating in the NRC process and it seems the entire effort of the MHA is to destroy the NRC process.

Over 2 lakh policemen deployed in Maharashtra for polls

Over 2 lakh policemen deployed in Maharashtra for polls

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Maharashtra police have made extensive security arrangements to ensure that voting for the October 15 Maharashtra Assembly polls goes peacefully with the deployment of over 2 lakh state police personnel, along with the reserved police forces.

How the EC will count votes today

How the EC will count votes today

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Till now, the postal ballots were counted in the beginning followed by votes polled in voting machines.