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Team India's master plan to conquer Australia

Team India's master plan to conquer Australia

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

It is understood that the Test squad will be leaving from Mumbai few days after the series and just like it happened during the last tour of South Africa, the BCCI could have a four-day game between India and India A, which people in the know of things feel will provide Rohit Sharma's men with quality match simulation.

Want to become CM, but it's in hands of...: Ajit Pawar

Want to become CM, but it's in hands of...: Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Pawar acknowledged that his political career faced challenges, including a year lost to the COVID-19 pandemic and another year spent out of power, leaving him with only three active years.

'I've Not Backstabbed Anybody'

'I've Not Backstabbed Anybody'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'They are attacking my wife; they are attacking our 13-month-old daughter. They are saying that I do drugs.' 'I'm giving an open challenge to Mr Nawab Malik and Ms Sana Malik let's go to the labs and let's do the medical test of our family and your family.'

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'BJP and RSS may have differences over minor issues but their hearts long for one common aim -- that of A Hindu Rashtra.' 'And this time to prove this point the RSS has prepared to help BJP win this election with all its might.'

Covid spike: 42 deaths, 12,193 new cases reported

Covid spike: 42 deaths, 12,193 new cases reported

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The death toll due to the viral disease has climbed to 5,31,300 with 42 more fatalities, including 10 reconciled by Kerala, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am.

India adds 91 fresh Covid cases

India adds 91 fresh Covid cases

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

India on Monday logged 91 fresh COVID-19 cases, while the number of active cases remained unchanged at 1,817, according to Union health ministry data.

Did poverty and inequality spike during Covid?

Did poverty and inequality spike during Covid?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Claims of a spike in poverty and inequality in India during the Covid-19 pandemic are patently false as such claims are based on uncomparable different surveys, according to a paper co-authored by eminent economist Arvind Panagariya. The paper also noted that inequality fell in the country during Covid years, both in rural and urban areas as well as nationally. Panagariya, Columbia University Professor and former vice chairman of NITI Aayog and Vishal More of Intelink Advisors, New Delhi have co-authored a detailed paper 'Poverty and Inequality in India: Before and After Covid-19'.

Glimpses From China's Covid Crisis

Glimpses From China's Covid Crisis

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Makeshift hospitals have been created to cope with the outbreak of coronavirus.

I'll have to do it a 4th time: Trump reacts to Biden dropping out

I'll have to do it a 4th time: Trump reacts to Biden dropping out

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

"Crooked Joe Biden is the worst president, by far, in the history of our nation. He has done everything possible to destroy our country, from our southern border to energy dominance, national security, international standing and so much more," Trump said.

'In No Rush To Say Economy Is Slowing Down'

'In No Rush To Say Economy Is Slowing Down'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Whether I am optimistic or pessimistic is not the issue; I am just going by the evidence available.' 'The Indian economy and financial sector are now well-placed and very resilient in dealing with any kind of spillover coming from the external world.'

ED raids Raut aide in Mumbai Covid centre scam

ED raids Raut aide in Mumbai Covid centre scam

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Patkar and his three partners allegedly bagged Mumbai civic body contracts fraudulently for managing COVID-19 field hospitals during the pandemic, the official said.

Built consensus with India, will reach solution at early date, says China

Built consensus with India, will reach solution at early date, says China

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

China and India were able to "reduce differences" and build "some consensus" on disengaging troops from friction points to end the standoff in eastern Ladakh and agreed to maintain dialogue to reach a resolution acceptable to both sides at an "early date", the Chinese defence ministry said on Thursday.

Biden all set for India visit after testing Covid negative twice

Biden all set for India visit after testing Covid negative twice

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

United States President Joe Biden is all set to visit India and is 'very excited' about the important initiatives he will be championing at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, according to senior White House officials.

Covid spike: 23 deaths reported from 10 states

Covid spike: 23 deaths reported from 10 states

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

While five deaths were reported from Delhi, three each were from Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, two each from Karnataka and Maharashtra, one each from Haryana, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand and four reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Populist decision-making a threat to judicial independence: CJI

Populist decision-making a threat to judicial independence: CJI

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

He further opined that though as public functionaries, courts were vested with the responsibility to give effect to equity, these judicial bodies were not directly in charge of the manner in which resources were to be distributed.

Raut's aide Sujit Patkar kingpin of Covid centres scam: ED to court

Raut's aide Sujit Patkar kingpin of Covid centres scam: ED to court

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The probe agency, while seeking Patkar's custody, also told the court that an offence of such magnitude was not possible without the "explicit complicity of senior functionaries" of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Is Karan Johar Planning To Sell Dharma?

Is Karan Johar Planning To Sell Dharma?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Much of the discussion is happening at a "family level, not a corporate level". That means it is an Ambani or a Goenka in direct talks with Johar.

What Poonawalla said on vaccine, current Covid strain

What Poonawalla said on vaccine, current Covid strain

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Poonawalla was talking to media persons amid rising cases of coronavirus infections in the country since March.

Covid: WHO classifies Eris as 'variant of interest'

Covid: WHO classifies Eris as 'variant of interest'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified the EG.5 strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus circulating in different parts of the world, including India, as a 'variant of interest' but said it did not seem to pose more of a threat to public health than other strains.

Covid Lockdown: How India Fared

Covid Lockdown: How India Fared

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The March 2020 lockdown did not stop the spread of infection (as it triggered a huge reverse migration from cities), but it did help to flatten the curve and gave time to scale up health infrastructure.

Mysterious fever kills 11 in Kutch, govt deploys 50 teams

Mysterious fever kills 11 in Kutch, govt deploys 50 teams

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The Gujarat government has deployed specialist doctors and 50 medical teams in and around seven villages of two talukas in Kutch district after an undiagnosed fever has claimed the lives of 11 persons in a week, a state minister said on Wednesday.

CNG price may go up by Rs 4-6 on input supply cut

CNG price may go up by Rs 4-6 on input supply cut

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The government has slashed by up to 20 per cent the supplies of cheaper domestically produced natural gas to city retailers -- a move that may result in Rs 4-6 per kg hike in the price of CNG sold to automobiles, unless excise duty on the fuel is cut, sources said. Natural gas pumped from below the ground and from under the seabed from sites ranging from the Arabian Sea to Bay of Bengal within India is the raw material that is turned into CNG for sale to automobiles and piped cooking gas to households.

De-risking loan portfolio likely a top priority for new Bandhan CEO

De-risking loan portfolio likely a top priority for new Bandhan CEO

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Partha Pratim Sengupta, who will be taking charge as the MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank in early November, has his task cut out. The Kolkata-based lender, which converted itself from a microfinance institution to a universal bank, is in its 10th year of operation. The bank was able to cut down the share of the micro loan book over these years.

PT Usha blasts IOA EC for ignoring Olympic medalists

PT Usha blasts IOA EC for ignoring Olympic medalists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Monday said it is "deeply concerning" that the Executive Committee members failed to honour Olympic medallists and accused the Finance Committee of blocking funds intended to support Indian athletes' preparation for the Paris Games.

Covid surge: 11,692 new cases, 28 deaths reported

Covid surge: 11,692 new cases, 28 deaths reported

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The death toll has increased to 5,31,258 with 28 deaths, which includes nine reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Ready For The Tribe?

Ready For The Tribe?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

How DAP Targets Honest Taxpayers, Misses Evaders

How DAP Targets Honest Taxpayers, Misses Evaders

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

DAP does not consider past I-T returns to match a taxpayer's resources with their expenditures or investments, points out Harsh Roongta.

Bharat Biotech finally names ICMR as co-owner in Covaxin patent filings

Bharat Biotech finally names ICMR as co-owner in Covaxin patent filings

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

After reports claimed that filings in patent offices in India, the US, and Europe did not mention ICMR or its scientists, but only BBIL and its scientists, the Hyderabad-based biotechnology (biotech) company clarified that in the "rush" to develop vaccines and file appropriate patents, BBIL had missed adding ICMR's name in the original filings.

ED quizzes Uddhav man for 8 hours in Covid centres scam

ED quizzes Uddhav man for 8 hours in Covid centres scam

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Chavan entered the ED office in south Mumbai at around 12.30 pm and came out at about 9 pm, the official said.

India logs 157 new Covid infections

India logs 157 new Covid infections

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The death toll due to the disease stands at 5,30,696 with one fatality being reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India logs 128 fresh Covid cases

India logs 128 fresh Covid cases

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

The death toll has increased to 5,30,745 with four deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India reports 159 new Covid cases

India reports 159 new Covid cases

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The total tally of Covid cases stands at 4.46 crore (4,46,74,981), while the death toll was 5,30,658 with no fresh fatalities being reported, the data updated at 8 am stated.

If good neighbourliness is missing...: Jaishankar's dig at China, Pak

If good neighbourliness is missing...: Jaishankar's dig at China, Pak

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Delivering a thinly veiled message to Pakistan from its soil, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said activities across borders characterised by the 'three evils' of terrorism, extremism and separatism are unlikely to encourage trade, energy flows and connectivity.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

Jobs, Agnipath Scheme, Farmer, Wrestler Protests

Jobs, Agnipath Scheme, Farmer, Wrestler Protests

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Till a few years ago, girls wouldn't take an autorickshaw alone. Now, things have improved.'

Olympiad gold-medallist Vantika's next big move!

Olympiad gold-medallist Vantika's next big move!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Vantika Agrawal, 21, is aiming to become a Grandmaster, which could happen as early as next year.

China compelling docs to hide Covid mortalities: Report

China compelling docs to hide Covid mortalities: Report

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

COVID infections in China began to surge towards December end and hospitals began to fill up. Many patients did not find beds and were seen sleeping on floors. Even, funeral homes and crematoriums were completely filled, and bodies were seen in the queue for days.

Covid spike: 27 deaths reported from 11 states

Covid spike: 27 deaths reported from 11 states

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

India has recorded 9,111 new coronavirus infections, while active cases have increased to 60,313, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

India's active Covid cases rise to 21,179

India's active Covid cases rise to 21,179

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore.

India sees 197 fresh COVID-19 cases

India sees 197 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The overall death toll stands at 5,30,723 with one death reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.