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Tibet developments may put pressure on India

Tibet developments may put pressure on India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Samdong Rimpoche's visit to China materialised against the backdrop of strained India-China relations consequent to the face-off between Indian and Chinese troops at Doklam, says former RAW officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Dust storms kill 15 in UP; Delhi, NCR remain covered in haze

Dust storms kill 15 in UP; Delhi, NCR remain covered in haze

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Authorities alerted people to avoid staying outdoors and L-G ordered to halt all civil construction activities across the city till Sunday.

Hotter summer likely in 2023, parts of India to see above normal temperature

Hotter summer likely in 2023, parts of India to see above normal temperature

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

At the review meeting, chaired by cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba in New Delhi, the IMD said above normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of northeast, east and central India and some parts of northwest India.

Winter session of Parliament to begin on stormy note on Monday

Winter session of Parliament to begin on stormy note on Monday

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

The opposition will seek to target the government on the issue of farmers' plight as well as their demand for a legal backing for minimum support price.

Farms laws repeal, crypto among 26 bills listed for winter session

Farms laws repeal, crypto among 26 bills listed for winter session

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

According to the Centre's legislative business list for the upcoming session, three bills have also been listed to replace three ordinances.

Joshimath crisis: Demolition of 2 unsafe hotels begin amid evacuation

Joshimath crisis: Demolition of 2 unsafe hotels begin amid evacuation

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

In Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assessed the situation in Joshimath and steps taken to ameliorate people's hardship at a meeting attended by Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, R K Singh, Bhupendra Yadav and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and top officials.

SHOCKING: 345% rise in Delhi airport charges

SHOCKING: 345% rise in Delhi airport charges

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

DIAL allowed to charge user development fee from both departing and arriving passengers

GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard

GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has recommended the environmental release of the genetically modified (GM) mustard variety DMH (Dhara Mustard Hybrid)-11, paving the way for the commercialisation of the country's first GM food crop. The GEAC said the recommendation was valid for four years from the date the approval letter was issued. Further studies and coordinated trials will have to be conducted jointly with the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) within two years, according to the minutes of the GEAC meeting held on October 18, which was released on Wednesday.

Delhi will need 1.5 lakh beds by July 31: Kejriwal

Delhi will need 1.5 lakh beds by July 31: Kejriwal

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said his government will implement Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal's order overturning the decision on reservation of Delhi government-run and private hospitals for Delhiites.

Why does China have Covid surge and not India?

Why does China have Covid surge and not India?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Most Indians have acquired hybrid immunity which means immunity developed through vaccines and also natural infection protecting them from different COVID-19 variants.

CBI doesn't name Sisodia in first excise case charge sheet

CBI doesn't name Sisodia in first excise case charge sheet

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The central probe agency has got an alleged 'close associate' of Sisodia -- Dinesh Arora -- to spill beans by turning approver in the case, they said.

To finish 350 stalled rojects, UP too adopts land pooling

To finish 350 stalled rojects, UP too adopts land pooling

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Land pooling refers to amassing small land parcels for infra development and returning approximately 60% of the redeveloped land to the original owners

1 firefighter killed, 14 others injured in Delhi factory fire

1 firefighter killed, 14 others injured in Delhi factory fire

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The fire department said they received a call around 4.23 am about a fire in the factory at Udoh Nagar area after which seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot, the official said.

Zelenskyy dials Modi, seeks India's support for implementing peace formula

Zelenskyy dials Modi, seeks India's support for implementing peace formula

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

In a tweet, Zelenskyy said he counted on New Delhi's support for the implementation of his "peace formula", which he had proposed during a virtual address at the recent G20 summit in Bali.

Why 2024 Polls Are Crucial For AIADMK

Why 2024 Polls Are Crucial For AIADMK

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

With the assembly polls only two years away, in 2026, any demoralising defeat in 2024, would challenge not only the party's continued relevance but also EPS's leadership, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

India pulls out of women's World Team Squash Championship

India pulls out of women's World Team Squash Championship

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

India pulled out of the Women's World Team Squash Championship scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from December 15 to 20 due to "lack of preparation time" and "uncertainties" about travelling amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Will Hemant Soren be disqualified? Guv to take a call today

Will Hemant Soren be disqualified? Guv to take a call today

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The EC is believed to have told the Governor that Soren should be 'disqualified' as a legislator for violating electoral norms, they said.

It's AAP vs BJP vs Cong as Delhi votes today

It's AAP vs BJP vs Cong as Delhi votes today

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

The ruling AAP is going into the Delhi election with the hope to repeat its stellar performance of the last assembly polls, while the BJP, which bagged all seven seats here in the Lok Sabha election, will be aiming at expanding its vote share in the

'BJP was not fighting Congress or JD-S, but the very idea of Karnataka'

'BJP was not fighting Congress or JD-S, but the very idea of Karnataka'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'By design or default, the BJP's election strategy militated against the very essence of Karnataka politics and the idea of Karnataka.'

Modi's New Target: Digital Media

Modi's New Target: Digital Media

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Particularly the small and independent Web sites that have developed a following in the recent past because the mainstream is seen as totally aligned with the government, points out Aakar Patel.

Delhi govt may ask Centre to tweak 'red zone' rule

Delhi govt may ask Centre to tweak 'red zone' rule

Rediff.com1 May 2020

In a zone-wise classification of districts in the country, the Union health ministry has designated all 11 districts of Delhi as red zone. The city has 272 wards.

Nuclear Or Conventional Submarines: What Should India Pick?

Nuclear Or Conventional Submarines: What Should India Pick?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The status of the current submarine force level is alarming and we need to address the threat perceptions expeditiously. Critical decisions pertaining to national security cannot be delayed any further due to the rapidly changing maritime threat perceptions and growing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean region, asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

CBDT targets resolving about 3,000 taxpayers' grievances by Oct-end

CBDT targets resolving about 3,000 taxpayers' grievances by Oct-end

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The grievances of as many as 2,500-3,000 taxpayers could be addressed and resolved between October 2 and October 31. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has asked tax officials to dispose of at least 20 per cent of the pending matters during the period. The move comes after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently nudged the income-tax (I-T) department to redress the grievances promptly.

Chawla with Sebi, Montek for stability council

Chawla with Sebi, Montek for stability council

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Finance Secretary Ashok Chawla, in an impromptu chat with reporters, sided with Sebi, while Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia cited the spat to make a case for setting up a Financial Development and Stability Council (FSDC).

'Kapil Mishra's statement sparked the Delhi riots'

'Kapil Mishra's statement sparked the Delhi riots'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'If you look through the optics of BJP leader Kapil Mishra, he was standing with a deputy commissioner of police while giving a hate speech.' 'Immediately, the message goes down that the police is 'with us' so let's start rioting.'

Delhi Airport faces alleged service tax evasion charge

Delhi Airport faces alleged service tax evasion charge

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

DIAL is a joint venture consortium of GMR Group, Airports Authority of India, Fraport and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad.

Developers built 36 apps at first ever Aadhaar hackathon

Developers built 36 apps at first ever Aadhaar hackathon

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Teams of students and coders demonstrated in 24 hours diverse programmes impacting health and livelihood issues with use of a personal identity number.

NGT directs inspection of AOL site on Yamuna to assess damage

NGT directs inspection of AOL site on Yamuna to assess damage

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday directed the principal committee, constituted for rejuvenation of Yamuna, to inspect the site on river floodplains where a three-day festival was organised by Art of Living under the patronage of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

Central Vista: Green nod to 'Executive Enclave' that will house new PMO

Central Vista: Green nod to 'Executive Enclave' that will house new PMO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Delhi State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has granted environmental clearance to the proposal for the construction of the 'Executive Enclave' which will house the new Prime Minister's Office and Cabinet Secretariat.

SC refuses to pause demolitions across states

SC refuses to pause demolitions across states

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The apex court said it cannot pass an omnibus order preventing authorities from taking action.

Relief, rescue operations intensified in Joshimath; Modi calls Dhami

Relief, rescue operations intensified in Joshimath; Modi calls Dhami

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Officials said 13 more families living in houses with huge cracks were moved by the administration to safe locations on Sunday.

'Delhi Metro broke my pessimism about India's future'

'Delhi Metro broke my pessimism about India's future'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'It is like an island of excellence'.

Not enough space for cheetahs in Kuno park, says WII ex-official

Not enough space for cheetahs in Kuno park, says WII ex-official

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The Wildlife Institute of India's former dean Yadvendradev Vikramsinh Jhala, who was part of the cheetah project in the past, told PTI that KNP has 'inadequate space' for these animals.

When President Wanted To Get Rid Of Rajiv Gandhi

When President Wanted To Get Rid Of Rajiv Gandhi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Gianiji had crafted his moves with the meticulous planning of a chess grandmaster. He did not know whether a checkmate was feasible, as his time was running out, but he wanted Rajiv Gandhi to smell the fear of loss. A fascinating excerpt from K C Singh's The Indian President: An Insider's Account of the Zail Singh Years.

Chinese spy ship won't dock in Hambantota, says Lanka

Chinese spy ship won't dock in Hambantota, says Lanka

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port authorities said the high-tech Chinese research vessel that was to dock there on Thursday won't reach the port as scheduled, according to a media report, days after India expressed security concerns over its presence in the island nation.

A Deve Gowda-Nawaz Sharif summit that nearly happened

A Deve Gowda-Nawaz Sharif summit that nearly happened

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Keen to settle the India-Pakistan dispute 'once and for all,' HD Deve Gowda spoke to his then counterpart Nawaz Sharif over the phone and the two hit it off quite well but his government fell before they could meet, says a recent biography of the former Indian prime minister.

'They barged into my mother's prayer room'

'They barged into my mother's prayer room'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'Their conduct is as if they have come to arrest some dacoit.' 'They behave with everyone in this manner, whether it's Manish Sisodia, Anil Deshmukh or anybody else.' 'It is as if they are ambassadors of god and we are satans.' 'This is solely due to the sections in some laws like the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.' 'This is a cruel law. In fact, the death penalty is better.'

NOIDA will return prime land to UP irrigation dept

NOIDA will return prime land to UP irrigation dept

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

The New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) will soon have to return a huge chunk of prime land along the UP-Delhi border, to Uttar Pradesh irrigation department from which it was transferred to NOIDA during the previous Bahujan Samaj Party regime headed by Mayawati.