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PM Modi calls up Sharif, says India will free Pak fishermen

PM Modi calls up Sharif, says India will free Pak fishermen

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Modi conveyed to Sharif India's decision to release detained Pakistani fishermen on the pious occasion of Ramzan.

Luxury car, old notes seized from Dera; rooms sealed

Luxury car, old notes seized from Dera; rooms sealed

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The premises of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's sect is spread over 800 acres and houses educational institutions, markets, hospital, stadium, recreational areas and houses.

Mumbai drink-driving: Janhvi Gadkar's bail plea rejected

Mumbai drink-driving: Janhvi Gadkar's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

This was her second bail application that was rejected by the Kurla metropolitan magistrate's court.

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January? Did something go wrong? Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus.

Police says Shaheen Bagh shooter is AAP member; family rejects claim

Police says Shaheen Bagh shooter is AAP member; family rejects claim

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Kapil Baisala and his father joined the AAP in early 2019, police said. DCP (Crime Branch) Rajesh Deo said his mobile phone has been seized and they have retrieved his WhatsApp data and photos of him and his father joining the party. Baisala's police custody has been extended by two days.

Hyderabad boy succumbs to burns, murder case against Armymen

Hyderabad boy succumbs to burns, murder case against Armymen

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

An 11-year-old boy succumbed to burn injuries after he was set on fire in a high security military area at Mehdipatnam in Hyderabad.

Pak raises Kashmir during SAARC video-conference on coronavirus

Pak raises Kashmir during SAARC video-conference on coronavirus

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Government sources in New Delhi said the neighbouring country's attempt to 'politicise' a humanitarian issue by its 'unwarranted' statement on Kashmir during the video-conference reflected 'very poorly' on it.

Indo-US nuke deal's architect dead

Indo-US nuke deal's architect dead

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

Hyde retired from Congress at the end of the last session and was major player and quite instrumental in steering the Henry J Hyde United States and India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006 through the second session of Congress in 2006.

Mamata Banerjee: Suchitra Sen's death is an irreparable loss

Mamata Banerjee: Suchitra Sen's death is an irreparable loss

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid rich tribute to veteran actress Suchitra Sen.

Novelist David Rubin dead

Novelist David Rubin dead

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

David Rubin, novelist, translator, and an authority on the literature of India, died on February 2 from a stroke at Roosevelt Hospital. He was 83. His first novel The Greater Darkness, a novel of India (1963) won the Duff Cooper award as the best first novel published in England that year.

COVID-19 vaccine: The Need for Caution

COVID-19 vaccine: The Need for Caution

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

History shows us that even effective vaccines could have unknown side effects that could develop over time, warns former Cabinet Secetary K M Chandrasekhar.

PM Modi wraps up China visit; heads to Mongolia

PM Modi wraps up China visit; heads to Mongolia

Rediff.com16 May 2015

The PM will meet Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj on his first ever visit to the country.

After fighting crime, this top cop is fighting hunger

After fighting crime, this top cop is fighting hunger

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'There are 80 million tonnes of foodgrain in our godowns and yet, 200 million people go to bed hungry.' 'So I decided to fight hunger.'

Hunt on for Nizamuddin-linked cases; COVID-19 tally up

Hunt on for Nizamuddin-linked cases; COVID-19 tally up

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Seeking cooperation from the public to fight the pandemic, the Union health ministry officials said there was no need to panic. They also said not everyone needs to wear masks and that following social distancing is more important to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Modi thanks 'friend' Obama for backing India's NSG membership

Modi thanks 'friend' Obama for backing India's NSG membership

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Addressing the media jointly with Modi after hour-long talks at the White House, Obama said it was natural for India and the US, two biggest democracies, to 'deepen and broaden' partnership.

Diplomatic Battles on Capitol Hill

Diplomatic Battles on Capitol Hill

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Lobbying on the Hill is time consuming and cumbersome, but very effective to influence US government policies, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, deputy chief of mission at the Indian embassy in Washington, DC after the 1998 nuclear tests and during the Kargil War.

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

Sit-ups, squats, beatings: How cops dealt with lockdown violators

Sit-ups, squats, beatings: How cops dealt with lockdown violators

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

From making 'COVIDIOTS' (a term coined for those flouting restrictions) squat on the road and do sit-ups, to making them pose with pamphlets admitting their fault, police officials have pulled out all the stops from their kitty of creativity to drive home the message.

Buying health insurance? Why medical tests are important

Buying health insurance? Why medical tests are important

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

To avoid a claim rejection for chronic diseases, ensure proper medical records, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

All-party delegation in Kashmir on mission to restore peace

All-party delegation in Kashmir on mission to restore peace

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

"We intend to talk to individuals and groups who want peace and normalcy in Kashmir Valley," Home Minister Rajnath Singh said before the departure of delegation comprising 30 members from 20 parties.

Marital discord led wife murder Rohit Shekhar, says police

Marital discord led wife murder Rohit Shekhar, says police

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The arrest comes after the Crime Branch of Delhi Police on Sunday took Apoorva, a maid and a servant to an undisclosed location for interrogation in connection with Shekhar's death.

Kupwara encounter: 2 terrorists, 5 soldiers, 1 civilian killed

Kupwara encounter: 2 terrorists, 5 soldiers, 1 civilian killed

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

He said one civilian, Waseem Ahmad Mir, also sustained bullet injury 'in the nearby area' and later succumbed at a hospital on Friday.

Germany confers Order of Merit on three Indians

Germany confers Order of Merit on three Indians

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Germany on Tuesday conferred its Cross of the Order of Merit on three Indians in recognition of their contribution to Indo-German relations.

Congress's troubleshooter DK Shivakumar arrested by ED

Congress's troubleshooter DK Shivakumar arrested by ED

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Shivakumar will be produced before a court in New Delhi on Wednesday by the ED for seeking his custody.

Fortis wants Sebi to take legal action against Singh brothers

Fortis wants Sebi to take legal action against Singh brothers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The previous board of Fortis Healthcare had links with Singh brothers and there was an investigation by law firm Luthra and Luthra into Rs 472 crore that was diverted into other companies.

PHOTOS: Trumps attend state banquet hosted by Queen

PHOTOS: Trumps attend state banquet hosted by Queen

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Queen Elizabeth II used her banquet speech to subtly remind the visiting US President that the international institutions set up after the World War II were designed to ensure the horrors of conflict were not repeated.

Brazil police detain director of THG Sports for illegal ticket sales

Brazil police detain director of THG Sports for illegal ticket sales

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Brazilian police said on Monday they had detained a director of international sports hospitality company THG Sports and a woman working as an interpreter at the Rio Olympics on charges of fraudulent marketing of tickets for the Games.

Kashmiris are our people, we cannot forsake them: Sonia

Kashmiris are our people, we cannot forsake them: Sonia

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Sonia called on the Centre to not obliterate the distinction between the civilian population and the terrorists and separatists.

30 municipal areas account for 79% of India's COVID caseload

30 municipal areas account for 79% of India's COVID caseload

Rediff.com15 May 2020

A total of 27,920 people have been cured of the disease with 1,685 in the last 24 hours, taking the recovery rate to 34.06 per cent, the ministry said.

Gwalior school ragging case: Parents seek action against principal

Gwalior school ragging case: Parents seek action against principal

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Demanding action against principal of the prestigious Scindia School for allegedly not handling the recent ragging incident properly that led to a suicide attempt by Adarsh Singh, son of Bihar minister Jai Kumar Singh, parents on Thursday staged a protest in this connection.

Congress-JD(S) panel adopts draft report on CMP

Congress-JD(S) panel adopts draft report on CMP

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Siddaramaiah said he was not unhappy about the Congress-JD(S) coalition as was being projected, and there was no doubt about the stability of the government.

1,222 NGOs asked to validate bank accounts by Centre

1,222 NGOs asked to validate bank accounts by Centre

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

In a circular, the ministry said all NGOs registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act should receive foreign donations in a single designated bank account.

COVID-19: Will low testing lead to lockdown extension?

COVID-19: Will low testing lead to lockdown extension?

Rediff.com10 May 2020

India's curve, yet to flatten vis-a-vis countries with similar or more conservative plans to ease restrictions, still points to 'exponential growth', despite India having tested much fewer people.

'The virus will circulate for a very long time'

'The virus will circulate for a very long time'

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'Despite expanded testing the incidence remains low.' 'Therefore, the focus should be on specific districts where we need to improve the testing.' 'We should have a district-centric strategy.'

'I'll take the same train'

'I'll take the same train'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

Covid-19: With great power comes great responsibility

Covid-19: With great power comes great responsibility

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Cities are setting the rules that now carry life and death implications for their residents, and most of these rules are sought to be set by the municipal authorities who have never wielded such power, reports Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

How Himachal contained Covid-19 and earned Modi's praise

How Himachal contained Covid-19 and earned Modi's praise

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Behind the state's success in containing coronavirus positive cases is one novel initiative -- Active Case Finding or ACF, which even Prime Minister Narendra Modi endorsed for the bigger states to follow. The ACF campaign began in April with 16,000 basic health personnel, ASHA, anganwadi workers and auxiliary nurse midwives (ANM) out on foot trekking to most mountain valleys, snow-bound districts and remote passes of the state, reports Ashwani Sharma.

15 injured as 4th bus explodes in Haryana this year

15 injured as 4th bus explodes in Haryana this year

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The explosion took place at around 11 am near Bhuna when the vehicle was on its way from Jakhal to Fatehabad, following which panic-stricken passengers jumped off to save themselves.

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Stalin has given due respect to seniority in the pecking order, but has also taken into consideration the demands of individual ministries and the suitability of individuals, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.