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Public display of religion not needed: Pawar on Hanuman Chalisa row

Public display of religion not needed: Pawar on Hanuman Chalisa row

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

In an apparent jibe at the opposition BJP in Maharashtra, Pawar said some people were getting anxious after losing power.

Jaishankar cautions against 'mind game' by China

Jaishankar cautions against 'mind game' by China

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Jaishankar said India should be confident enough to "leverage" the international system to create the "best possible outcome".

India reports 2.08 lakh Covid cases, daily deaths still exceed 4,000

India reports 2.08 lakh Covid cases, daily deaths still exceed 4,000

Rediff.com26 May 2021

This is the second day in a row that the case positivity rate has remained below 10 per cent, the ministry said. The weekly positivity rate has also declined to 11.45 per cent.

Air India Express cabin crew call off strike; no sacking of staffers

Air India Express cabin crew call off strike; no sacking of staffers

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Both parties will discuss the issues and there will be a meeting again on May 28, he said.

Cauvery row: SC asks Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs to TN daily

Cauvery row: SC asks Karnataka to release 6,000 cusecs to TN daily

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The SC also directed the Centre to constitute a Cauvery management board within four weeks.

Wilful Defaulters Dues Rise To Rs 100 Crores Per Day

Wilful Defaulters Dues Rise To Rs 100 Crores Per Day

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Wilful defaulters owe SBI Rs 80,000 crore. 10 nationalised banks are owed another Rs 1.5 trillion.

Stakeholders row may force Shanghai to sell Drogba, Anelka

Stakeholders row may force Shanghai to sell Drogba, Anelka

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Former Chelsea strikers Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka could be sold by China's Shanghai Shenhua due to an escalating equity stake row among shareholders, local media reported.

Golf: Lyle reopens Montgomerie row

Golf: Lyle reopens Montgomerie row

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Twice major winner Sandy Lyle has reopened his row with Colin Montgomerie by calling Europe's Ryder Cup captain a "drama queen".

'Hamara Hind sabse pyara hai'

'Hamara Hind sabse pyara hai'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'We will teach them about our idol Mohammad Sahab and all the great men of other religions as well -- about Shri Ram, Krishna, Yeshu, Bhagwan Mahavir.' 'We want children from the madrasas to become doctors, engineers, scientists, soldiers and walk in the footsteps of Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.' 'That is why we have named the modern madrasas after Dr Kalam.'

Lord Shiva doesn't need a structure: Kangana on Gyanvapi row

Lord Shiva doesn't need a structure: Kangana on Gyanvapi row

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Lord Krishna in every particle of Mathura and Lord Ram in every particle of Ayodhya, Kangana said.

India's daily COVID-19 count falls to 45,148

India's daily COVID-19 count falls to 45,148

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The number of total active COVID-19 cases stood at 6,53,717.

Kejriwal chants 'Jai Shri Ram' in Gujarat amid conversion row

Kejriwal chants 'Jai Shri Ram' in Gujarat amid conversion row

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Banners terming Kejriwal "anti-Hindu" and showing him wearing a skull cap surfaced in Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, and Vadodara cities on Saturday.

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'The two sides agree to continue firmly supporting each other in safeguarding their respective core interests,' a joint statement issued at the end of Muizzu's talks with Chinese leaders said.

Row erupts in Sri Lanka over Gotabaya's resignation report

Row erupts in Sri Lanka over Gotabaya's resignation report

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

There have been growing calls for President Rajapaksa's resignation over the past few weeks over his government's mishandling of Sri Lanka's worsening economic crisis.

Vaughan wants England to adopt Man City manager Guardiola's approach

Vaughan wants England to adopt Man City manager Guardiola's approach

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

For Michael Vaughan, Pep Guardiola is the best sporting leader in the last 15 years and the former England skipper won't mind if Ben Stokes employs Manchester City manager's approach of never allowing players to take their places for granted.

ATF price cut 5.8%; commercial LPG rate hiked

ATF price cut 5.8%; commercial LPG rate hiked

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Jet fuel or ATF price on Wednesday was cut by almost 6 per cent after four rounds of monthly increases since July, while commercial cooking gas (LPG) rates were raised by a steep Rs 101.5 per 19-kg cylinder in line with international benchmarks. However, the price of domestic LPG - used in household kitchens for cooking purposes - remained unchanged at Rs 903 per 14.2-kg cylinder. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was cut by Rs 6,854.25, or 5.79 per cent, in the national capital to Rs 111,344.92 per kl from Rs 118,199.17, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

Indian Navy's clear message after Galwan 'registered' by China: Sources

Indian Navy's clear message after Galwan 'registered' by China: Sources

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The navy has significantly expanded its deployment in the Indian Ocean Region deploying a plethora of warships and submarines to create pressure points on China as the maritime space around the Malacca Strait is very critical for its supply chain through sea routes.

Cong leader Pawan Khera calls PM 'Gautamdas Modi', booked

Cong leader Pawan Khera calls PM 'Gautamdas Modi', booked

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Khera said when a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) could be set up by former prime ministers P V Narasimha Rao and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, 'what is the problem of Narendra Gautamdas, sorry....Narendra Damodardas Modi'.

He Ganga! He Yamuna!

He Ganga! He Yamuna!

Rediff.com19 May 2022

A sobering glimpse of the Ganga and Yamuna.

India records highest daily spike of over 1.31 lakh Covid cases

India records highest daily spike of over 1.31 lakh Covid cases

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

India registered a record single-day spike of 1,31,968 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, pushing its infection tally to 1,30,60,542, while the death toll increased to 1,67,642 with 780 more fatalities in a day, highest since October 18, the Union health ministry data showed.

Delhi records over 3,500 COVID cases for 2nd day in row

Delhi records over 3,500 COVID cases for 2nd day in row

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

The positivity rate rose to 4.48 percent from 4.11 per cent a day before, amid a massive surge in cases recorded over the past few weeks.

India logs over 7000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

India logs over 7000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Active case tally increased by 3,769 and now comprise 0.08 per cent of the total infections.

Angelina Jolie as Cleopatra causes race row

Angelina Jolie as Cleopatra causes race row

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The casting has angered members of the African who say the role should have gone to a black actress.

coJet fuel price hike: Will flight tickets cost more?

coJet fuel price hike: Will flight tickets cost more?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Jet fuel or ATF price on Tuesday was hiked by a steep 8.5 per cent - the second increase in a month, while commercial cooking gas rate was cut by Rs 100 per cylinder in line with divergent trends in international benchmarks. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was increased by 7,728.38 per kilolitre, or 8.5 per cent, in the national capital to Rs 98,508.26 per kl, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. Rates, which vary from state to state depending on the incidence of local sales tax or VAT, have been increased on firming up of global rates that followed four months of decline.

India reports highest daily spike of over 1.26 lakh new Covid cases

India reports highest daily spike of over 1.26 lakh new Covid cases

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

India registered a record single-day spike of 1,26,789 new COVID-19 cases, pushing its infection tally to 1,29,28,574, while the number of active cases too went upwards to breach the nine lakh-mark again, Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday showed.

Row over marines an issue between India and Italy: US

Row over marines an issue between India and Italy: US

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

The US has refused to involve itself in the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Italy over two Italian marines who skipped bail while on trial for murder, saying it is an issue for the two nations to resolve.

Howrah Bridge Heads For Health Check-up

Howrah Bridge Heads For Health Check-up

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'We need to find out whether any structural element has got fatigue.' 'We want to increase the lifespan of the bridge.'

Pak fails to seal F-16 deal after financing row with US

Pak fails to seal F-16 deal after financing row with US

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Following the row over financing, Pakistan seems to have failed to seal the deal for the purchase of eight F-16 fighter jets from the United States.

SC to hear plea for wazu during Ramzan at Gyanvapi on April 14

SC to hear plea for wazu during Ramzan at Gyanvapi on April 14

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on April 14 a plea by the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid committee seeking permission for wazu (ritual ablution) at the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi during the month of Ramzan.

COVID-19: India's active cases rise for 5th day in a row

COVID-19: India's active cases rise for 5th day in a row

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

Less than 50,000 daily new cases are being reported for 70 consecutive days.

India logs less than 1,000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

India logs less than 1,000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

A reduction of 543 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

Tolerance for all: UN on suspended BJP leaders' Prophet remarks

Tolerance for all: UN on suspended BJP leaders' Prophet remarks

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The spokesperson was responding to a question by a Pakistani journalist on the condemnation by several Muslim nations over remarks by BJP's former national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal against the Prophet and the Secretary General's response to it.

Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss Ladakh border row

Jaishankar, Wang Yi discuss Ladakh border row

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

External affairs minister S Jaishankar has told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that the two sides should work for an early resolution of the remaining issues along the LAC in eastern Ladakh to restore peace and tranquility in the border areas as this has been an essential basis for progress in Sino-India ties.

Manasvi Mamgai Wows LA

Manasvi Mamgai Wows LA

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Best red carpet looks from The Daily Front Row's Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards.

Doc, cop among 4 J-K employees sacked for terror links

Doc, cop among 4 J-K employees sacked for terror links

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

In the last three years, the Union Territory administration has invoked 311 (2)(c) of the Constitution to sack more than 50 employees, who were allegedly operating in shadows within the government and drawing a salary from the public exchequer, however, they were helping Pakistani terror outfits, providing logistics to terrorists, propagating terrorists' ideology, raising terror finances and furthering secessionist agenda, officials said.

Jet fuel price hiked by 4%

Jet fuel price hiked by 4%

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Jet fuel (ATF) price on Wednesday was hiked by 4 per cent in line with firming international oil prices but petrol and diesel rates remained on freeze for a record 10th month in running. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was increased by Rs 4,218 per kilolitre, or 3.9 per cent, to Rs 1,12,356.77 per kl in the national capital, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The increase follows three rounds of reduction since November.

November records lowest number of Covid cases in India since May, 2020

November records lowest number of Covid cases in India since May, 2020

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The monthly tally of fresh COVID-19 cases registered a decline for the sixth time in a row in November.

Sidhu sparks row by addressing Pak PM as 'elder brother'

Sidhu sparks row by addressing Pak PM as 'elder brother'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Sidhu visited the revered Gurdwara Darbar Sahib and offered prayers and stressed on 'opening of a new friendship chapter' and trade between the two countries, days after India early this week reopened the visa-free Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims.

Tomato Is Not The Villain Of Price Rise!

Tomato Is Not The Villain Of Price Rise!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

How is it that tomatoes recorded a price fall in official statistics when it remained unaffordable for the common person in June?