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Dr Manmohan Singh's condition stable, improving: AIIMS

Dr Manmohan Singh's condition stable, improving: AIIMS

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The Congress also said that Dr Singh is 'better than yesterday' and asserted that any unfounded speculation is unnecessary and in bad taste.

Hapur blast: Toll rises to 13, two booked for culpable homicide

Hapur blast: Toll rises to 13, two booked for culpable homicide

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

The police have booked two persons for culpable homicide in the incident.

Prof. Roddam Narasimha: The man who paved the way for India's rocket programme

Prof. Roddam Narasimha: The man who paved the way for India's rocket programme

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Today, when we talk of success of PSLV and GSLV Mk III, we owe it to important inputs that the Prof. Narasimha committee gave'

DCGI approves mRNA Covid jab for 18 yrs & above; Covovax for 7-11 yrs

DCGI approves mRNA Covid jab for 18 yrs & above; Covovax for 7-11 yrs

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

The DCGI's nod came after the subject expert committee on COVID-19 of the CSDCO last week recommended granting emergency use authorisation to Covovax for the age group of 7 to 11 years.

David Julius, Ardem Patapoutian jointly win Nobel Prize for Medicine

David Julius, Ardem Patapoutian jointly win Nobel Prize for Medicine

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian jointly won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch, announced the award-giving group on Monday.

'GM Mustard Must Be Uprooted And Burnt'

'GM Mustard Must Be Uprooted And Burnt'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'Why should our government opt for unproven technology that has been rejected by most countries across the globe?' 'Being dependent on any other nation to supply you seed for your good crops is another form of slavery.'

Ahead of Diwali, Delhi government again bans firecrackers till January 1

Ahead of Diwali, Delhi government again bans firecrackers till January 1

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

There will be a blanket ban on the production, sale and use of all types of firecrackers in the national capital, including on Diwali, till January 1, 2023, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday.

Assam Accord: Govt forms 8-member panel for implementation

Assam Accord: Govt forms 8-member panel for implementation

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

The Assam government has set up an eight-member committee to prepare a framework for implementation of all clauses of the 36-year-old Assam Accord, especially the Clause-6 report prepared by a central panel pertaining to protecting the cultural, social and linguistic identity and heritage of the indigenous people, officials said on Saturday.

Yogi takes a dig at Akhilesh, Mayawati over Noida 'jinx'

Yogi takes a dig at Akhilesh, Mayawati over Noida 'jinx'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday took a dig at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and BSP leader Mayawati, saying they had 'fear' of visiting Noida in Gautam Buddh Nagar during their terms at the helm of the state.

Char Dham Highway: 'Damage will be irreversible'

Char Dham Highway: 'Damage will be irreversible'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'From environmental impact assessment to forest clearances, this has turned out to be an unscientific road-widening project with catastrophic consequences.'

Covaxin gets nod for phase 2, 3 clinical trials on 2-18 year-olds

Covaxin gets nod for phase 2, 3 clinical trials on 2-18 year-olds

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The trial will take place in 525 subjects at various sites, including AIIMS, Delhi, AIIMS, Patna and Meditrina Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur.

In RS, Modi thumps chest, says he alone is more than a match for entire Oppn

In RS, Modi thumps chest, says he alone is more than a match for entire Oppn

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Amid slogan shouting by MPs from the Trinamool Congress, the Congress and other opposition parties from the Well of the House, Modi began replying to the debate on the motion thanking the President for her address to the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the start of the Budget Session, and accused the Congress of adopting only 'tokenism' to solving problems the country faced.

Why swimming's transgender ruling is important to the sports world

Why swimming's transgender ruling is important to the sports world

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The policy is the strictest from any Olympic sports body and effectively bars any transgender women

Lalu gets 5-year jail in fodder scam case, fined Rs 60 lakh

Lalu gets 5-year jail in fodder scam case, fined Rs 60 lakh

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

"Lalu Prasad has been sentenced to 5 years imprisonment while a penalty of Rs 60 lakh has also been imposed on him. Apart from Prasad, five years imprisonment each was announced by the Court for five convicts, four years each for 32 convicts and three years each for three convicts," CBI counsel B M P Singh told PTI.

Hizb chief's son, Bitta Karate's wife among 4 employees sacked by JK admin

Hizb chief's son, Bitta Karate's wife among 4 employees sacked by JK admin

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Syed Abdul Mueed is the third son of the Hizb chief to have been sacked from the government job.

Jaishankar, Qin Gang discuss means to resolve border row in Goa meet

Jaishankar, Qin Gang discuss means to resolve border row in Goa meet

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The talks took place in a beach resort in Benaulim on the sidelines of a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

Hooch tragedy in 'dry' Gujarat: Toll rises to 33; 3-member panel to probe case

Hooch tragedy in 'dry' Gujarat: Toll rises to 33; 3-member panel to probe case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Around 30 people are still undergoing treatment at various government hospitals in Bhavnagar, Botad, Barvala and Dhandhuka, officials said.

Farm fires from Punjab choke Delhi, AAP blames Centre

Farm fires from Punjab choke Delhi, AAP blames Centre

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

The increase in stubble burning has kicked off a political slugfest, with Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday saying that there had been a 19 per cent rise in farm fires over 2021 in Punjab and that the Aam Aadmi Party had turned the national capital into a gas chamber.

Will BCCI resume Nayudu trophy, women's T20?

Will BCCI resume Nayudu trophy, women's T20?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The fate of the C K Nayudu Trophy and Senior women's T20, which were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Local Organising Committee for 2023 ODI World Cup is likely to be formed when the BCCI Apex Council meets virtually on March 2.

Emergency-level AQI: Delhiites advised to limit outdoor activities

Emergency-level AQI: Delhiites advised to limit outdoor activities

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

According to the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), the air quality is considered to be in the emergency category if the PM2.5 and PM10 levels continue to be above 300 micrograms per cubic metre and 500 micrograms per cubic metre respectively for 48 hours or more.

Receptionist murder: DGP says she was pressurised to give 'special services'

Receptionist murder: DGP says she was pressurised to give 'special services'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

The Uttarakhand police chief on Saturday said that the 19-year-old receptionist, whose body was fished out from a canal on Saturday, was being pressured by the resort owner to provide 'special services' to guests.

RS deputy chairman seeks 'sunset clause' for redundant laws

RS deputy chairman seeks 'sunset clause' for redundant laws

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Addressing the centenary year celebrations of the All India Presiding Officers Conference organised in the Himachal Pradesh State Assembly, Harivansh suggested various reforms to make law making legislatures more dynamic.

'Only time will tell if we can save Joshimath'

'Only time will tell if we can save Joshimath'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'All hydropower projects in the Himalayan region must be stopped.' 'Joshimath is not alone.'

UP madrassas fear bulldozers as survey approaches

UP madrassas fear bulldozers as survey approaches

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

With the Uttar Pradesh government set to conduct a survey of private madrassas, proprietors of the theological schools fear that their institutions may be declared illegal and 'run over by bulldozers'.

Delhi gasps for breath: Govt orders 50% WFH, primary schools shut

Delhi gasps for breath: Govt orders 50% WFH, primary schools shut

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that primary schools will be closed from Saturday in view of spike in pollution levels in the national capital.

Will Hardik get BCCI's clearance to bowl in IPL?

Will Hardik get BCCI's clearance to bowl in IPL?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Hardik Pandya has reported at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru where he will undergo fitness tests for the next couple of days before he gets an all-clear to lead Gujarat Titans in the upcoming Indian Premier League.

ISRO to kick off 2022 launch mission with PSLV-C52 on Feb 14

ISRO to kick off 2022 launch mission with PSLV-C52 on Feb 14

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C52) is scheduled at 05:59 hours on Monday from the First Launch Pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, the Bengaluru-headquartered space agency said.

AMU professor booked for lecture on 'rape' in myths, varsity suspends him

AMU professor booked for lecture on 'rape' in myths, varsity suspends him

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Aligarh Muslim University on Wednesday suspended a professor who referred to examples of "rape" in Hindu mythology during a forensic science class, provoking accusations of hurting religious sentiments.

SJM warns govt over 'dangerous' GM mustard

SJM warns govt over 'dangerous' GM mustard

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Friday opposed a regulatory body's recommendation for environmental release of genetically modified mustard, calling it "dangerous" and urged the Centre to ensure that the crop's seed is not allowed to be planted "now or ever". In a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, the RSS-affiliated organisation accused the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) of functioning in an "irresponsible fashion" and said the claims made in support of genetically modified (GM) mustard were "completely untrue, unsubstantiated and wrongly projected". "Swadeshi Jagran Manch has all along been opposing this dangerous and unneeded GM mustard being brought in through the backdoor as a public sector genetically modified organism (GMO)," organisation co-convenor Ashwani Mahajan said in the letter.

Mystery Of Indian-Born Foreign Stars

Mystery Of Indian-Born Foreign Stars

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Should we not be creating roles in India for the talented, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

CBI charges former Allahabad HC judge with graft

CBI charges former Allahabad HC judge with graft

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The agency has moved with its charge sheet against Shukla after getting a go ahead from the government to prosecute the retired judge, they said.

Jharkhand: Protests erupt as teen set ablaze by stalker dies

Jharkhand: Protests erupt as teen set ablaze by stalker dies

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

A girl who was set on fire by a person after she did not reciprocate his proposal in Jharkhand's Dumka district succumbed to her burn injuries on Sunday.

Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but better than previous yrs

Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but better than previous yrs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

According to forecasting agencies, the city is set to record its best air quality for the day after Diwali since 2015 on Tuesday.

High drama during parliamentary panel meet on vaccines

High drama during parliamentary panel meet on vaccines

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

When several opposition MPs expressed their desire to ask questions about the Centre's vaccination policy such as increasing the gap between two doses, the BJP MPs strongly opposed it and few of them even demanded postponement of the meeting and walked out, the sources said.

Scientists win Nobel chemistry for 'genetic scissors'

Scientists win Nobel chemistry for 'genetic scissors'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Charpentier, 51, and Doudna, 56, are just the sixth and seventh women to win the Nobel Prize in chemistry, according to France 24.

Uttarakhand receptionist's murder sparks protests, BJP expels leaders

Uttarakhand receptionist's murder sparks protests, BJP expels leaders

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

The BJP expelled Vinod Arya and his son from the party, a day after the leader's another son was arrested in the murder case of a woman receptionist at a resort in Uttarakhand's Pauri.

Nashik: 20 electric scooters of Jitendra EV loaded in container catch fire

Nashik: 20 electric scooters of Jitendra EV loaded in container catch fire

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

In light of the recent incidents involving scooters from prominent electric mobility brands bursting into flames, the subject of electric vehicle (EV) safety has come under the spotlight. As many as 20 electric scooters of Nashik-based Jitendra EV Tech caught fire after being loaded on a transport container. While no one has been reported injured, the company said it is conducting an investigation to find the 'root cause' of the fire.

Puberty not sole factor in transgender eligibility, says IOC

Puberty not sole factor in transgender eligibility, says IOC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

'When it comes to advantages and disadvantages there is more to learn, there is always more science.'

BEWARE! Fraud Journals On The Rise

BEWARE! Fraud Journals On The Rise

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Cloned journals have become more rampant in the post-pandemic world.

Centre forms panel to review guidelines on television ratings

Centre forms panel to review guidelines on television ratings

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The four-member committee will be headed by Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi S Vempati. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said the present guidelines issued by it in 2014 on Television Rating agencies in India were notified after detailed deliberations by the Parliamentary Committee, Committee on Television Rating Points (TRP) constituted by the ministry and recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority etc.