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IAF's MiG-27 jet crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects safely

IAF's MiG-27 jet crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects safely

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Deputy Commissioner, Jodhpur, Amandeep Singh said no loss of life has been reported in the crash.

COVID hero: Cylinder Waali Bitiya

COVID hero: Cylinder Waali Bitiya

Rediff.com21 May 2021

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7 women among 8 killed in Haryana vehicle pile-up

7 women among 8 killed in Haryana vehicle pile-up

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

The accident took place on the Jhajjar bypass in the morning, resulting in a pile-up as multiple vehicles rammed into each other due to reduced visibility caused by dense fog in the area.

Delhi cops remove blockade at farmer protest site after a year

Delhi cops remove blockade at farmer protest site after a year

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Multiple layers of iron and cement barricades, and at least five layers of concertina wires were put up last year, and further strengthened after the January 26 violence this year during the farmers' protest against the three contentious farm laws.

Govt begins mapping migrant workers to work out relief package

Govt begins mapping migrant workers to work out relief package

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The Union home ministry and the labour ministry have asked state governments to coordinate with the chief labour commissioner's (CLC's) office to give a comprehensive data of all the migrant workers by April 11.

Tractor rally: Farmers reject suggestion of alternative route

Tractor rally: Farmers reject suggestion of alternative route

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Farmer unions opposing the Centre's new agri laws on Wednesday rejected a suggestion by police officers to hold their proposed January 26 tractor rally on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway instead of Delhi's busy Outer Ring Road, sources said.

How states are ensuring food reaches your plates

How states are ensuring food reaches your plates

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Most key rabi-producing states of north India, such as Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, have staggered their procurement to enable farmers to come in batches, so that there is no overcrowding. The Centre has also set up a call centre to coordinate the inter-state movement of farm commodities.

Punjab, Haryana farmers take out protest marches, cops use water cannon

Punjab, Haryana farmers take out protest marches, cops use water cannon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Scores of protesting farmers from Punjab and Haryana on Saturday took out protest marches against the Centre's three farm laws even as police used a water cannon to disperse cultivators as they broke barricades at the Chandigarh-Mohali border.

Alok Ranjan appointed new UP Chief Secy

Alok Ranjan appointed new UP Chief Secy

Rediff.com31 May 2014

A 1978 batch IAS officer, Ranjan, who assumed office this evening, said he would try to ensure clean administration.

'Benefits of research don't reach farmers'

'Benefits of research don't reach farmers'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

One of the reasons for the low yield is that the cane development officers are not visiting the fields and disseminating information on the improved sugarcane seeds available in the market.

Tahsildar burnt alive by land owner in Telangana

Tahsildar burnt alive by land owner in Telangana

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The shocking incident triggered protests by revenue department employees across Telangana, while political leaders condemned it.

Panel against Bt Brinjal in Andhra Pradesh

Panel against Bt Brinjal in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

A three-member committee on Bt brinjal, appointed by the Andhra Pradesh government, has recommended not to allow commercial cultivation of Bt brinjal in the state.

Florida farmers study India's farm success

Florida farmers study India's farm success

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Florida Department of Agriculture has decided to educating its 40,000 farmers and a number of food processing companies in the state on India's booming retail and agri sectors.

Bharat Bandh on Sep 27: Sanyukt Kisan Morcha appeals for peace

Bharat Bandh on Sep 27: Sanyukt Kisan Morcha appeals for peace

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Many non-NDA parties have extended support to the nationwide 10-hour strike on Monday called by farmers protesting against the three agri laws under the aegis of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM).

Florida keen to export agri products to India

Florida keen to export agri products to India

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Marketing representatives conducted consumer research in four major areas of India --Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, and the tri-city region that includes Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai.

This Budget Is Harder Than Last Year's

This Budget Is Harder Than Last Year's

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The challenges before the coming Budget are more daunting than those in 2021, reveals A K Bhattacharya.

Super Cyclone Amphan affected 44.8 lakh in Odisha, damaged power infra

Super Cyclone Amphan affected 44.8 lakh in Odisha, damaged power infra

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The power infrastructure and the farm sector have also suffered a considerable damage, Chief Secretary A K Tripathy said. However officials said the telecom infrastructure is largely intact.

UN chief, 36 UK lawmakers express support for farmers' protest

UN chief, 36 UK lawmakers express support for farmers' protest

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Thousands of farmers are protesting on various borders of Delhi since November 26, seeking repeal of three farm laws enacted in September.

300 Twitter handles formed in Pak to disrupt tractor rally: Police

300 Twitter handles formed in Pak to disrupt tractor rally: Police

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Delhi Police on Sunday claimed that over 300 Twitter handles have been generated from Pakistan to disrupt the tractor rally proposed by protesting farmers on Republic Day.

Guns fall silent, but border dwellers continue to stay in 'death trap'

Guns fall silent, but border dwellers continue to stay in 'death trap'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

As per reports, Pakistan has fired 3000-4000 mortar shells targeting Indian villages and border towns in which 12 people have been killed.

The cop healing Vardah wounds to Chennai's green cover

The cop healing Vardah wounds to Chennai's green cover

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Mylapore DCP V Balakrishnan's work in replanting uprooted trees has inspired local youth.

Eight Bihar officers nominated for PM's award

Eight Bihar officers nominated for PM's award

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Eight Bihar officers, including five IAS officers, have been nominated for the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration for 2012-13.

Africa woos AP investors

Africa woos AP investors

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Africa is emerging as an investment hub for many Indian companies across sectors due to its friendly government polices, business and investment environment and favourable climatic conditions, said Susan Sikaneta, high commissioner of the Republic of Zambia.

Africa's youngest billionaire kidnapped in Tanzania

Africa's youngest billionaire kidnapped in Tanzania

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The 43-year-old mogul was walking into the Colosseum Hotel and Fitness Club in Oyster Bay, Dar es Salaam for his routine gym session during the early hours of Thursday morning when two white men and an unknown number of accomplices in two cars waylaid him and quickly drove away.

Farm subsidies to stay: Jaswant

Farm subsidies to stay: Jaswant

Rediff.com29 Nov 2003

Asserting that the government will never compromise on agriculture subsidies, Finance Minister Jaswant Singh said he is not in favour of "industrial agriculture" as it could put at stake the food security of 100 crore people in the country.

Jagan's mother complains to CVC about CBI

Jagan's mother complains to CVC about CBI

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Congress rebel Jaganmohan Reddy's mother Vijayamma on Thursday met leaders of political parties seeking their support in her campaign against the alleged harassment of her jailed son and complained to Chief Vigilance Commissioner about the "ulterior motive" of CBI in the case.

Mango import ban: EU to send high-powered delegation to India

Mango import ban: EU to send high-powered delegation to India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Indian mango growers are suffering daily and some have been bankrupted.

Zambia seeks agri investment from India

Zambia seeks agri investment from India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

Zambia can very soon emerge as a big investment destination for Indian firms looking for agriculture land to produce various crops.

Amitabh Bachchan to surrender land in Pune

Amitabh Bachchan to surrender land in Pune

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Maharashtra Revenue Minister Narayan Rane told reporters that the Pune division commissioner had received a letter from Bachchan in this regard.

Canadian PM says he discussed 'recent protests' with Modi

Canadian PM says he discussed 'recent protests' with Modi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that he held a "good discussion" with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on many important issues, including on the two nations' commitment to democratic principles, recent protests, and the importance of resolving issues through dialogue.

Farmers step up agitation, block another highway

Farmers step up agitation, block another highway

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Farmers had threatened to block other roads of Delhi in the coming days if the new agriculture laws are not scrapped soon.

Is Mamata reason for Uttarakhand CM resignation?

Is Mamata reason for Uttarakhand CM resignation?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Opposition leaders believe this entire plan has been put in place to ensure that Mamata Banerjee is kept out of office in West Bengal.

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Govt releases guidelines for lockdown 2.0

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Fresh guidelines were issued by the government on Wednesday for enforcing the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown, with the Union home ministry barring all kinds of public transport and prohibiting opening of public places during this period.

Kurien in the dock at IRMA

Kurien in the dock at IRMA

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Bureaucratic rejig point to govt's priorities

Bureaucratic rejig point to govt's priorities

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The reshuffle is aimed at speeding up the implementation of the government's ambitious programmes like the SmartCity project and focus on key sectors like Mines, Information Technology and Road Transport.

WTO: EU to back India on services

WTO: EU to back India on services

Rediff.com11 May 2004

India's efforts to include services in the proposed Framework on Agriculture and Non-agriculture Market Access have received a shot in the arm with the European Union showing willingness to extend its support.

India, EU intensify shadow boxing

India, EU intensify shadow boxing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

'Centre takes decisions without consulting states'

'Centre takes decisions without consulting states'

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'The spirit of cooperation between the Centre and states has been diluted in many ways.' 'The level of consultation which used to be there earlier has reduced significantly.'

Lalu's trusted IAS officers placed in sons' departments

Lalu's trusted IAS officers placed in sons' departments

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Rashtriya Janata Dal President Lalu Prasad Yadav's two of the most trusted senior IAS officers have been moved into departments held by the party patron's sons in the Bihar cabinet.

India upbeat over bumper crop output

India upbeat over bumper crop output

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Driven by a good monsoon and area expansion, India is likely to have a bumper grains production of 208-215 million tonne this year.