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Pak EC forms high-level panel to probe 'poll rigging'

Pak EC forms high-level panel to probe 'poll rigging'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Pakistan's election commission has formed a high-level committee to probe the explosive allegations levelled by a senior bureaucrat that widespread rigging aided by the judiciary and the top election body happened against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.

'Free Palestine': US airman sets himself afire outside Israeli embassy

'Free Palestine': US airman sets himself afire outside Israeli embassy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

An active-duty member of the United States Air Force attempted self-immolation and yelled, 'Free Palestine', outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on February 25, according to the Air Force and local officials, reported by CNN.

Vistara takes economy-light route to bring in new fliers

Vistara takes economy-light route to bring in new fliers

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

'A growing segment wants to fly Vistara but may not be really ready to pay for certain products that come with a full-service carrier. That is a large segment and we can't ignore it,' says CEO Leslie Thng.

Severe heat wave predicted in many states during Phase 2 of polling

Severe heat wave predicted in many states during Phase 2 of polling

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Lakhs of voters will have to bear the searing heat when they step out to exercise their franchise in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Friday.

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

LS polls: Why 'weapon drop boxes' are put in Manipur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

In violence-hit Manipur, the general buzz associated with elections and the related paraphernalia of posters, banners and rallies are missing but it is the presence of these brown boxes with pictures of guns that is symbolic of the strife-ridden society struggling to return to normalcy.

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

How 2024 arrived the world over.

Soccer PIX: Man City beat Everton; Lewandowski 'tricks

Soccer PIX: Man City beat Everton; Lewandowski 'tricks

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Manchester City's quadruple bid remained intact as Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin de Bruyne secured a 2-0 win at Everton in their FA Cup quarter-final clash

Pune teen's blood sample changed; 2 doctors among 3 held

Pune teen's blood sample changed; 2 doctors among 3 held

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The juvenile's father had called the doctor and offered him allurements to replace the blood samples, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar claimed at a press conference.

2 Indian trainee pilots among 3 killed in Canada plane crash

2 Indian trainee pilots among 3 killed in Canada plane crash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Abhay Gadru and Yash Ramugade, both 25, from Mumbai, were in the small twin-engine light aircraft -- a piper PA-34 Seneca -- which crashed on Friday near the local airport in Chilliwack city, about 100 km east of Vancouver.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Heavy rain pounds southern Tamil Nadu; NDRF teams deployed

Heavy rain pounds southern Tamil Nadu; NDRF teams deployed

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

A Regional Meteorological Centre bulletin said a cyclonic circulation is now seen over the Comorin area and its neighbourhood, extending up to mid tropospheric levels.

AAP Varanasi manifesto promises 'Holy City' status to city

AAP Varanasi manifesto promises 'Holy City' status to city

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Aam Aadmi party on Thursday released manifesto for its most important contest - Varanasi Lok Sabha seat where party chief Arvind Kejriwal is taking on BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

'I Never Wanted An Extramarital Relationship But...'

'I Never Wanted An Extramarital Relationship But...'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

rediffGURU Mohit Arora offers advice on how you can manage your emotions and improve your personality to be more confident and positive.

Switch off your lights to save Earth

Switch off your lights to save Earth

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Organised by WWF, this is a worldwide campaign in which nearly 1,500 cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, will switch off their lights on March 28 from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm local time. The campaign is a symbolic event to send a strong message to our political leaders that we want them to take meaningful action on climate change.

Ayodhya adorned with 30-ft pillars with orb resembling the Sun

Ayodhya adorned with 30-ft pillars with orb resembling the Sun

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

As Ayodhya gears up for the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple next month, a set of imposing sun-themed pillars -- 'Surya Stambhs' -- are being installed along a prominent road of the temple town.

Israeli ground forces 'expand' ops inside Gaza

Israeli ground forces 'expand' ops inside Gaza

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Israeli military reported on Saturday that it has enlarged its combat operations inside the Gaza Strip following several nights of limited ground incursions.

Woman punches husband to death for not taking her to Dubai on birthday

Woman punches husband to death for not taking her to Dubai on birthday

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

It is being probed whether the woman hit her husband using only her fist or some object, the police official said, adding that the exact cause of death will be known only after the autopsy.

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

70K security personnel fortify Delhi for Republic Day celebrations

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Out of over 70,000 personnel, 14,000 will be deployed at and around Kartavya Path for the security of the Republic Day parade, they said.

Plane carrying Cardiff City footballer goes missing over English channel

Plane carrying Cardiff City footballer goes missing over English channel

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Cardiff City soccer player Emiliano Sala was on board a light aircraft that lost radar contact over the English channel late on Monday, French police sources said.

SEE: Asian Games opens with futuristic ceremony

SEE: Asian Games opens with futuristic ceremony

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

In keeping with the main theme of 'Tides Surging in Asia', the ceremony was about the intermingling of China, Asia and the world in the new era

Chandigarh: The city of the open hand

Chandigarh: The city of the open hand

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Master urban planner and architect Le Corbusier's principles of light, space and greenery are still evident everywhere in Chandigarh. Geetanjali Krishna finds a haven in the city.

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Liverpool; City rout Arsenal

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Liverpool; City rout Arsenal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

T20 WC: Festival of cricket kicks off in the Americas

T20 WC: Festival of cricket kicks off in the Americas

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Big test for India, Eng; minnows likely to shake applecart

10 Most Buzzworthy K-Dramas On OTT

10 Most Buzzworthy K-Dramas On OTT

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Once a K-drama buff, always a K-drama buff.

39 years on, horrors of Bhopal gas tragedy continue to haunt survivors

39 years on, horrors of Bhopal gas tragedy continue to haunt survivors

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

At least 3,787 people were killed and more than five lakh were affected physically after a toxic gas leaked from the pesticide factory on the intervening night of December 2 and 3, 1984.

EPL PIX: Out-of-form Arsenal stun Chelsea; City win

EPL PIX: Out-of-form Arsenal stun Chelsea; City win

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Arsenal ended their seven match winless run in the Premier League with a surprise 3-1 London derby victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday while Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw at Leicester City.

Locals' lament in Dibrugarh: Infra push but no jobs

Locals' lament in Dibrugarh: Infra push but no jobs

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'It feels like Assam is good just as a tourist spot and not a place to earn and live.'

NASA shares pics of power outage in Odisha after Fani

NASA shares pics of power outage in Odisha after Fani

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The images show city lighting on April 30 (before the storm) and on May 5, 2019, two days after Fani made landfall.

Qwik Supply with RIL links donated Rs 385 cr to BJP, Rs 25 cr to Shiv Sena

Qwik Supply with RIL links donated Rs 385 cr to BJP, Rs 25 cr to Shiv Sena

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Qwik Supply, the third largest donor to political parities using electoral bonds, bought Rs 410 crore bonds between 2021-22 and 2023-24, and gave all but Rs 25 crore to the BJP.

Mast Mein Rehne Ka Review: Delightful Watch

Mast Mein Rehne Ka Review: Delightful Watch

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Mast Mein Rehne Ka is a thoroughly human film, which makes you laugh as hard as it will make you feel for the characters, notes Mayur Sanap.

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Memories Of Railway Puri and Alu Curry

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.

An Extraordinary Ride Through Japan

An Extraordinary Ride Through Japan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Aishwarya Sathe and her husband spent 13 days crisscrossing Japan and adored every minute of it.

How to explore unseen sides of familiar cities and monuments

How to explore unseen sides of familiar cities and monuments

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Be a traveller, not a tourist.

Delhi records highest single day rainfall in July since 1982: IMD

Delhi records highest single day rainfall in July since 1982: IMD

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The Met Office has issued a yellow alert, warning of moderate rain which could cause more problems to the residents of Delhi.

Combining land, air, naval forces in Gaza, says IDF; focus on hostage release

Combining land, air, naval forces in Gaza, says IDF; focus on hostage release

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

He also shared that Israel has also asked the people of the Shati area in Gaza to vacate the area and for that, millions of text messages and leaflets were sent and dropped in the region.

Bomb threat to 68 Bengaluru schools triggers panic

Bomb threat to 68 Bengaluru schools triggers panic

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The school authorities immediately alerted police, who reached the institutions concerned with the bomb disposal squads and anti-sabotage check teams, they said, while indicating the bomb threat could be a hoax.

Jaishankar unveils plaque in Israeli city, first in memory of Indian soldiers overseas

Jaishankar unveils plaque in Israeli city, first in memory of Indian soldiers overseas

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday unveiled a plaque at Ra'anana in northern Israel in the memory of Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the battle of Tabsor during World War I.

Delhi govt plans artificial rain to curb air pollution

Delhi govt plans artificial rain to curb air pollution

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that inducing artificial rain can only be attempted when there are clouds or moisture available.

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, but IMD predicts heavy showers

Rain intensity reduces in Mumbai, but IMD predicts heavy showers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

There could be occasional gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph as per the weather bureau's prediction.