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ONGC seeks new petroleum exploration licence

ONGC seeks new petroleum exploration licence

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

RIL and Shell ceased production from the fields in 2016, and ONGC has already been using Tapti infrastructure for its other fields for better optimisation.

India's Covid tally crosses 39 lakh with 83,341 new cases

India's Covid tally crosses 39 lakh with 83,341 new cases

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

India is the third worst-hit nation by the pandemic after the US and Brazil in terms of cases and deaths.

No kissing and intimate scenes for Raveena

No kissing and intimate scenes for Raveena

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Onir will now modify his script.

How India plans to become a sporting superpower...

How India plans to become a sporting superpower...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The Sports Ministry is set to establish 1000 Khelo India Centres (KIC) at the district level across the country with the help of sporting champions, who will be remunerated for providing their expertise. The centres will either be run by a past champion or have them as a coach.

India sees 11,929 Covid cases, 311 deaths in 24 hrs; toll tops 9,000

India sees 11,929 Covid cases, 311 deaths in 24 hrs; toll tops 9,000

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

There are 1,49,348 active cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), while 1,62,378 people have recovered and a patient has migrated, according to the ministry data updated on Sunday morning.

With 11, 458 new cases, COVID-19 tally jumped from 2L to 3L in 10 days

With 11, 458 new cases, COVID-19 tally jumped from 2L to 3L in 10 days

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Active cases stand at 1,45,779, while 1,54,329 people have recovered and one patient has migrated. "Thus, around 49.9 per cent patients have recovered so far," a ministry official said.

COVID-19: India 4th worst-hit country now, surpasses UK

COVID-19: India 4th worst-hit country now, surpasses UK

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

India has registered over 9,500 cases for the seventh day in a row, while the one-day casualty figure crossed the 300-mark for the first time on Thursday. India is now at the fourth spot, only behind the United States (20,76,495 cases), Brazil (7,87,489) and Russia (5,02,436), as per Worldometer figures.

3 healthy salad recipes to make at home

3 healthy salad recipes to make at home

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Salads are a great option when you want to boost your immune system. Presenting three salad recipes you can cook while you are working from home.

How well has your state performed in eye donations

How well has your state performed in eye donations

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Move the slider on the map above to see the change in percentage of target achieved in collection of donated eyes over the years ranging from 2007-08 to 2014-15.

Bihar sees highest number of NOTA votes

Bihar sees highest number of NOTA votes

Rediff.com24 May 2019

In 2014 Lok Sabha polls, where it was introduced for the first time in any parliamentary election, around 60 lakh voters had opted for the NOTA option -- equalling about 1.1 per cent of the total votes polled during those elections across 543 seats.

India reports record 64,399 new COVID-19 cases

India reports record 64,399 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

The case fatality rate has dropped 2.01 per cent, according to ministry data.

Bizman's son abduction case: Nitish asks DGP to investigate

Bizman's son abduction case: Nitish asks DGP to investigate

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Amid reports of the involvement of a Bihar minister in the kidnapping of a Gujarat-based businessman's son, who was later released on payment of Rs 25-crore ransom, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said he has asked state police chief to probe into the case.

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 317 from 2 barges that went adrift

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 317 from 2 barges that went adrift

Rediff.com18 May 2021

There is no word yet on the progress of rescue operations for the accommodation barge SS-3 and the Sagar Bhushan oil rig.

India has flattened Covid graph: Health minister Vardhan

India has flattened Covid graph: Health minister Vardhan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

India has flattened its Covid-19 graph and 146 districts have reported no new case of the viral disease in the last seven days, 18 in 14 days, six in 21 days and 21 districts in the last 28 days, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday.

PIX: Rucha Gujarati, Shakti Anand at a birthday party

PIX: Rucha Gujarati, Shakti Anand at a birthday party

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

India records over 26,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs for first time

India records over 26,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs for first time

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

With as many as 2,30,599 COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra continues to remain the worst-affected state, followed by Tamil Nadu (1,26,581) and Delhi (1,07,051).

With nearly 25,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally at 7.6 lakh

With nearly 25,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally at 7.6 lakh

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Delhi, Telangana, UP and Andhra Pradesh contribute to around 75 per cent of the new cases, according to the Union health ministry data.

Goa Archbishop urges government to revoke CAA

Goa Archbishop urges government to revoke CAA

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Reverend Filipe Neri Ferrao, has urged the central government to "immediately and unconditionally revoke the Citizenship Amendment Act" and stop quashing the "right to dissent".

Six INCREDIBLE facts about Indian universities

Six INCREDIBLE facts about Indian universities

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Check out what's so appealing about them

India's COVID-19 tally nears 37 lakh; recovery rate 76.94%

India's COVID-19 tally nears 37 lakh; recovery rate 76.94%

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

There are 7,85,996 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 21.29 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

India reports 18,552 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs; tally tops 5 lakh

India reports 18,552 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs; tally tops 5 lakh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The COVID-19 caseload zoomed to 5,08,953, while 384 fresh fatalities were recorded in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases stands at 1,97,387, while 2,95,880 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, according to the updated figure at 8 am.

India 9th worst-hit in terms of COVID-19 deaths

India 9th worst-hit in terms of COVID-19 deaths

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The country recorded 311 new deaths in the 24-hour period till Sunday morning while the recovery rate rose to above 50 per cent

India's COVID-19 tally tops 22 lakh with 62,064 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally tops 22 lakh with 62,064 new cases

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The recoveries surged to 15,35,743 with a record 54,859 more people recuperating in the past 24 hours, taking the recovery rate to 69.33 per cent. The case fatality rate has dropped to about 2 per cent, the govt said.

Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs cross 10,000-mark; India 4th worst-hit

Covid-19 cases in 24 hrs cross 10,000-mark; India 4th worst-hit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

India's tally is now at 2,97,535, while the death toll is at 8,498.

MasterChef India winner: Everyone around me called me a 'duffer'

MasterChef India winner: Everyone around me called me a 'duffer'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Delhi-based Ripu Daman Handa, 23, talks about his big win.

Centre readies direct cash transfer process

Centre readies direct cash transfer process

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Some UTs to start from April 1 and other transfers to be launched from January.

Coronavirus: 32 states, UTs under complete lockdown

Coronavirus: 32 states, UTs under complete lockdown

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Authorities have put almost the entire country under lockdown, banning gathering of people and suspending road, rail and air traffic till March 31.

Gold demand in India firm as jewellers stock up

Gold demand in India firm as jewellers stock up

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Though retail demand was weak, jewellers were restocking for Pongal festival.

Diwali recipe: Gulkand stuffed rose sandesh

Diwali recipe: Gulkand stuffed rose sandesh

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Vijesh Modi, senior sous chef from The Deltin, Daman shares his special Diwali recipes.

19 states have COVID-19 recovery rate higher than national average

19 states have COVID-19 recovery rate higher than national average

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The states and UTs having a recovery rate higher than the national average include Ladakh (85.45 per cent), Delhi (79.98 per cent), Uttarakhand (78.77 per cent), Chhattisgarh (77.68 per cent), Himachal Pradesh (76.59 per cent), Haryana (75.25 per cent), Chandigarh (74.6 per cent), Rajasthan (74.22 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (73.03 per cent) and Gujarat (69.73 per cent).

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 7L with 22,252 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 7L with 22,252 new cases

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The death toll climbed to 20,160 as 467 more people succumbed to the disease.

10 states, UTs support FDI in retail: Govt

10 states, UTs support FDI in retail: Govt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Ten states and Union Territories have endorsed the Centre's decision to allow FDI in multi-brand retail, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday.

India sees record spike of 24,850 Covid cases, 613 deaths in 24 hrs

India sees record spike of 24,850 Covid cases, 613 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

Recording over 20,000 coronavirus infections for the third consecutive day, India is set to overtake Russia's tally. According to the Johns Hopkins University, which has been compiling COVID-19 data from all over the world, India is behind Russia with 399 cases.

Ola, Uber see low demand after resuming services

Ola, Uber see low demand after resuming services

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Ola and Uber said they have resumed services in areas within orange and green zones, and have introduced requirements like wearing masks to ensure safety of riders and driver partners.

India records over 22K COVID cases in 24 hrs for 1st time

India records over 22K COVID cases in 24 hrs for 1st time

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 6,48,315 on Saturday, while the death toll rose to 18,655 with 442 new fatalities.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 6 lakh; 1 lakh cases in 5 days

India's COVID-19 tally tops 6 lakh; 1 lakh cases in 5 days

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

It took 110 days for coronavirus infections in the country to reach one lakh, while just 44 days more to go past the six-lakh mark. With a steady rise, the number of recoveries stands at 3,59, 859 while one patient has migrated. There are 2,26,947 active cases of coronavirus infection presently in the country.

India sees spike of 19,459 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

India sees spike of 19,459 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

This is the sixth consecutive day that coronavirus infections have increased by more than 15,000. The country has seen a surge of 3,57,783 infections from June 1 till date.

With 14,516 cases in a day, India's COVID-19 tally nears 4 lakh

With 14,516 cases in a day, India's COVID-19 tally nears 4 lakh

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The number of recoveries continued to surge with 2,13,830 patients cured so far, while there were 1,68,269 active cases, according to the updated official figures at 8 am.

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 14 crew members from sinking vessel off Mumbai

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 14 crew members from sinking vessel off Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The navy launched a SeaKing chopper at 7:58 am from INS Shikra, Colaba, while CG launched two Chetak helicopters at around 8:40 am for the rescue operation.

Kyarr to intensify into extremely severe cyclonic storm

Kyarr to intensify into extremely severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Rain or thundershowers have also been predicted in south interior Karnataka and at a few places over Coastal Karnataka and North interior Karnataka.