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Over 30 flamingos killed as Emirates flight hits them in Mumbai

Over 30 flamingos killed as Emirates flight hits them in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 May 2024

So far, carcasses of 32 flamingos have been recovered from Ghatkopar area, the police said.

'Employees Can File Harassment Complaints Without Proof'

'Employees Can File Harassment Complaints Without Proof'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

"If HR isn't responsive, it's critical to keep records of all interactions -- e-mails, dates and any conversations you had. If HR fails to help, escalate the matter to higher management or the internal complaints committee," says Smita Shetty Kapoor.

Maharashtra cabinet nod for OPS to state employees

Maharashtra cabinet nod for OPS to state employees

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday cleared a proposal that offers an option of availing the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to the state government employees who joined the service after November 2005.

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Here is the complete list of ministers in Modi 3.0 and their portfolios:

ED arrests K'taka ex-minister Nagendra in tribal corporation case

ED arrests K'taka ex-minister Nagendra in tribal corporation case

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

He is expected to be produced before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court on Saturday where the ED will seek his remand for custodial interrogation.

Basmati rice exports rose 22% till February FY24 on West Asia demand

Basmati rice exports rose 22% till February FY24 on West Asia demand

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Exports of high-quality basmati rice from India grew by 22 per cent to $5.2 billion during April 2023-February 2024, amid robust demand, primarily from West Asia. According to data compiled by the commerce department, exports of basmati rice increased to 4.68 million metric tonnes (MMT) in April-February, from 4.1 MMT during the same period a year ago, registering a growth of 14 per cent.

Manish Sisodia arrested after 8-hr grilling, CBI says wasn't cooperating

Manish Sisodia arrested after 8-hr grilling, CBI says wasn't cooperating

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Sisodia was arrested after nearly eight hours of questioning on various aspects of the excise policy for 2021-22, which the probe agency says suffered from irregularities both in its formulation and implementation, allegedly intended to benefit people with links to the AAP.

Ladakh row: No breakthrough in India, China diplomatic talks

Ladakh row: No breakthrough in India, China diplomatic talks

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

India and China on Wednesday held 'constructive' and 'forward-looking' diplomatic talks to resolve the over four-year border standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh but there was clear no indication of any breakthrough.

The Importance Of Russia And US For India

The Importance Of Russia And US For India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

New Delhi has reached out to Moscow while waiting for a new president in Washington. New Delhi knows well that in international relations, there are no permanent friends or foes, only permanent national interests, points out Dr Rup Narayan Das.

Terror group claims to plant 24 bombs across Assam

Terror group claims to plant 24 bombs across Assam

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

A senior police officer said bomb disposal squads have been rushed to all the places mentioned by ULFA-I but there is no report of recovery of any bomb or explosive.

US Secret Service accepts failure to protect Trump

US Secret Service accepts failure to protect Trump

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

'I am not waiting for the completion of those reports, and I've directed the Secret Service to take immediate steps to ensure our protectees are indeed safe. I am committed to pursuing accountability for the Secret Service's failure in Butler, Pennsylvania'

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

According to the officials, the three-storey coaching institute, surrounded by residential and commercial establishments, had permission to use the basement as a store room, but it was being used as library in violation of the rules.

37 killed in 2 deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

37 killed in 2 deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The dead were identified as belonging to Punjab province. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

Absolute failure of state machinery: HC on Kolkata hospital violence

Absolute failure of state machinery: HC on Kolkata hospital violence

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The Calcutta high court on Friday observed that mob violence at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital was an absolute failure of state machinery in West Bengal.

How Modi plans to tackle spiralling trade deficit with Russia

How Modi plans to tackle spiralling trade deficit with Russia

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

India's trade deficit with Russia continued to widen for the second consecutive year to $57 billion in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), with Moscow becoming New Delhi's largest source of crude oil imports. All eyes will now be on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia during July 8-9, where he is set to meet President Vladimir Putin. This will be Modi's first visit to the Kremlin since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began over two years ago.

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Shivakumar has got the all-important Major and Medium Irrigation and Bengaluru City Development, including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bangalore Development Authority, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited.

Kuwait emir promises action against those responsible for fire

Kuwait emir promises action against those responsible for fire

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

In a condolence message sent to the families of the victims of the fire incident in Mangaf, the Emir expressed his sincere sorrow and deep sympathy to the families of the victims and wished a fast recovery to the injured.

Sitharaman to ensure 'Ease of Living' during Modi 3.0

Sitharaman to ensure 'Ease of Living' during Modi 3.0

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday assumed charge as the Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister for the second consecutive term and is slated to soon present the final Budget for FY '25 that is going to set the tone for the Modi 3.0 government's priorities and direction for Viksit Bharat. Upon her reaching the North Block office, Sitharaman was greeted by Finance Secretary T V Somanathan and other top officials. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary was also present. Chaudhary assumed charge on Tuesday evening.

IAF chopper roped in to douse massive forest fires in U'khand

IAF chopper roped in to douse massive forest fires in U'khand

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The situation in the district worsened on Friday with the flames reaching the high court colony in the Pines area.

After US indictment, Trudeau says Indian govt needs to...

After US indictment, Trudeau says Indian govt needs to...

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Speaking to reporters, Trudeau said, "The news coming out of the United States further underscores what we've been talking about from the very beginning: which is India needs to take this seriously."

Porsche teen's father, 5 others granted bail

Porsche teen's father, 5 others granted bail

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The case caused a national uproar after the Juvenile Justice Board member L N Danwade gave bail to the accused on very lenient terms, including writing a 300-word essay on road safety.

Wayanad landslides: Toll at 221, mass grave for unidentified remains

Wayanad landslides: Toll at 221, mass grave for unidentified remains

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Several people are still feared trapped in the debris after a series of landslides that occurred in Chooralmala and Mundakkai of Wayanad.

42 Indians among 49 killed Kuwait apartment fire

42 Indians among 49 killed Kuwait apartment fire

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Most deaths were due to smoke inhalation while residents were sleeping, and a significant number of occupants were evacuated, they added. The fire started in a kitchen in the six-storey building in the Mangaf area in Kuwait's southern Ahmadi Governorate, officials said, adding that the building reportedly had 195 people living in it, who are workers of the same company.

US disappointed over 'symbolism and timing' of Modi's Russia trip

US disappointed over 'symbolism and timing' of Modi's Russia trip

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The US is looking very carefully at what Modi did when he was in Moscow, a senior State Department official has told lawmakers concerned over the growing India-Russia ties.

Bombay HC quashes Eknath Shinde's stay on coop bank recruitment

Bombay HC quashes Eknath Shinde's stay on coop bank recruitment

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court has quashed the decision of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to stay the recruitment process of a co-operative bank, noting that the CM has no powers to review or modify the calls taken by the minister concerned.

India taking it seriously: US on 'assassination plot'

India taking it seriously: US on 'assassination plot'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

India is taking the allegations regarding the assassination plot of Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the United States seriously, the White House has said but refrained from commenting on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) probe into the matter and the criminal case filed by the Department of Justice.

Kuwait fire: Indian mission swings into action

Kuwait fire: Indian mission swings into action

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

India's mission in Kuwait is ascertaining the full details from the concerned Kuwaiti authorities on the tragic fire incident in a building in the southern city of Mangaf which killed 49 foreign workers, including around 40 Indians, and injured 50 others, even as officials started an investigation into one of the worst fires in the Gulf nation.

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma.

HC prevents Yediyurappa's arrest, asks him to appear on June 17

HC prevents Yediyurappa's arrest, asks him to appear on June 17

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

A Bengaluru court on Thursday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Yediyurappa in the case registered against him under the POCSO Act on March 14 this year.

Karnataka school sacks teacher for 'anti-Hindu' remarks

Karnataka school sacks teacher for 'anti-Hindu' remarks

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

BJP MLAs Bharat Y Shetty and Vedavyas Kamath had taken up the issue and demanded stringent action against the teacher or else face protests.

Aug 31 evacuation deadline depends on Taliban cooperation: Biden

Aug 31 evacuation deadline depends on Taliban cooperation: Biden

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

"But the completion by August 31 depends on the Taliban continuing to cooperate and allow access to the airport for those who were transporting out and no disruptions to our operations," US President Joe Biden said.

Rajkot fire: 3 top officials shifted; HC 'doesn't trust' state machinery

Rajkot fire: 3 top officials shifted; HC 'doesn't trust' state machinery

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The Gujarat high court on Monday said it does not have faith in the state machinery which gets into action only after innocent lives are lost, as it pulled up the Rajkot civic body over the purported lapses in functioning of the game zone facility where a massive fire killed 27 persons.

BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

BJP likely to keep big 4 portfolios, culture, education

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

There is a view that heavyweight portfolios like home, finance, defence and external affairs besides education and culture, two ministries with strong ideological hues, will be kept by the BJP, while its allies can get anywhere between five to eight cabinet berths.

Cooperate with India in Uri probe: US to Sharif

Cooperate with India in Uri probe: US to Sharif

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

US Secretary of State John Kerry urged Pak PM to cooperate in the investigation.

Jaishankar to meet Blinken today amid row with Canada

Jaishankar to meet Blinken today amid row with Canada

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to meet United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, DC on Thursday, amid the diplomatic rumpus between India and Canada stirred over the killing of a Khalistani separatist.

US seeks 'full and fair' probe into Canada's allegations

US seeks 'full and fair' probe into Canada's allegations

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The United States has said there ought to be a full and fair investigation into Canada's allegations that the Indian government was involved in the killing of a separatist Sikh leader in British Columbia earlier this year.

US evades question on giving nod to Pak strike on Iran

US evades question on giving nod to Pak strike on Iran

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The United States on Thursday (local time) evaded a question on whether Pakistan held prior consultations with Washington, DC before conducting retaliatory air strikes on Iran.

Over Rs 950-crore tax evasion by Swiggy, Flipkart unit,: I-T department

Over Rs 950-crore tax evasion by Swiggy, Flipkart unit,: I-T department

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Tax concealment in case of Walmart-owned Flipkart's unit is about Rs 650 crore while the remaining estimation is related to Swiggy.

US to wait for India's probe into plot to kill Pannun

US to wait for India's probe into plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

"We have noted at the most senior levels of this government the secretary of state has raised this directly with his foreign counterpart that we take this issue very seriously. They told us they would conduct an investigation," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference on Tuesday.

After 'not Malala' speech, Yana Mir vs Delhi customs at airport

After 'not Malala' speech, Yana Mir vs Delhi customs at airport

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Bag scanning of international passengers is done routinely and the "privileges are not above law", the Delhi customs said on Monday after a video by a Kashmiri journalist over her bag checking at the airport in New Delhi went viral.