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US approves sale of $90 mn worth of military equipment to India

US approves sale of $90 mn worth of military equipment to India

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

In a major move in 2016, the US had designated India a "Major Defence Partner" intending to elevate defence trade and technology sharing to a level commensurate with that of its closest allies and partners.

Pentagon reopens after lockdown due to shooting near Metro station

Pentagon reopens after lockdown due to shooting near Metro station

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The shooting incident took place outside the building on the Metro Bus platform, which is a major entrance to the Pentagon used by thousands of personnel every day entering and leaving the building.

Cong leader Shivakumar appears before ED in Delhi

Cong leader Shivakumar appears before ED in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

The former Karnataka minister said the ED has asked him to appear before it in Delhi on Friday by 1 pm and he was considering all legal options.

Delhi's anti-pollution curbs ineffective, 'little too late': Experts

Delhi's anti-pollution curbs ineffective, 'little too late': Experts

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'These measures should be in place throughout the year in order to bring down AQI levels to 100 or below'

Maha: Aurangabad to seize autos if drivers not vaxed even once

Maha: Aurangabad to seize autos if drivers not vaxed even once

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

In a bid to ramp up anti-COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, authorities have ordered impounding of autorickshaws if their drivers are found to have not taken even a single jab.

9 children among 19 dead in massive fire at New York building

9 children among 19 dead in massive fire at New York building

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The incident comes days after an apartment fire in Philadelphia killed 12, with eight children among the dead.

First batch of 12 cheetahs from South Africa likely to reach India in Oct

First batch of 12 cheetahs from South Africa likely to reach India in Oct

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

A team of wildlife experts from South Africa returned to their country on Friday from India where they inspected the holding facility where the cheetahs will be released.

Oxygen Express reaches Maha; Nagpur, Nashik regions to get life-saving gas

Oxygen Express reaches Maha; Nagpur, Nashik regions to get life-saving gas

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

The train arrived at Nagpur at 8.10 pm, bringing some relief to the state which is reeling under a surge in coronavirus cases and shortages of medical oxygen.

With 23 cm rainfall in 24 hours, Chennai re-lives 2015 nightmare

With 23 cm rainfall in 24 hours, Chennai re-lives 2015 nightmare

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Parts of the city saw a humongous 23 cm of rainfall over a 24-hour period, which left the city inundated on the Deepavali weekend and many stranded. In 2015, the city was lashed by 25 cm of rainfall in 24 hours.

130 buses ready to evacuate Indian students from Ukraine: Russia

130 buses ready to evacuate Indian students from Ukraine: Russia

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Mizintsev said that places for temporary accommodation and rest have been set up at the checkpoints.

MP man cycles 105 km to take son to exam centre

MP man cycles 105 km to take son to exam centre

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The father, himself unlettered, said he understands the importance of education and didn't want his son to waste 1 year.

Hizb chief's sons, 9 others sacked from govt jobs in J-K

Hizb chief's sons, 9 others sacked from govt jobs in J-K

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Syed Ahmad Shakeel and Shahid Yousuf, who are sons of Hizbul Mujahideen chief and one of the most wanted terrorists, Salahuddin, were also dismissed from service for allegedly being involved in terror funding, the officials said.

EV makers seek extension of FAME II subsidies in Budget

EV makers seek extension of FAME II subsidies in Budget

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

as the FAME II deadline of March 31, 2024, nears, EV manufacturers are worried about their investments and future plans.

US Sanctions Unlikely For India Buying Russian S-400 Missiles

US Sanctions Unlikely For India Buying Russian S-400 Missiles

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Russia has already begun delivery of the first S-400 systems, and the question of sanctions, or of a waiver to sanctions, preoccupies New Delhi.

No news of survivors in China plane crash, rescue efforts continue

No news of survivors in China plane crash, rescue efforts continue

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

There is no official announcement yet on the fate of the 123 passengers and nine crew members as hopes receded about finding any survivors, considering that the plane crashed and exploded in a mountainous area.

Finmin reimposes spending curbs on ministries, depts for Q2

Finmin reimposes spending curbs on ministries, depts for Q2

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

The finance ministry on Wednesday reimposed expenditure curbs on ministries and government departments for July-September quarter. There will be no spending restrictions on the ministries of health, rural development, agriculture, MSME (micro, small and medium enterprises) and railways as part of a two-pronged strategy. "The existing guidelines for expenditure control have been reviewed. "Keeping in view the evolving situation arising out of Covid-19 and anticipated cash position of the government, it is felt essential to regulate Quarterly Expenditure Plan (QEP)/Monthly Expenditure Plan (MEP) of specific ministries/departments for July-September, 2021," the Department of Economic Affairs in the finance ministry said in a notification.

11 pm to 5 am Covid-19 curfew in Delhi from today

11 pm to 5 am Covid-19 curfew in Delhi from today

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Patients and pregnant women, people out to buy essential items, and those travelling to or from railway stations, bus stops and airports will be exempted from the night curfew that kicks in at 11 pm on Monday due to rising COVID-19 cases in Delhi, according to a DDMA order.

Delhi issues new Covid norms for schools; mask, distance mandatory

Delhi issues new Covid norms for schools; mask, distance mandatory

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The directorate of education also said that students and staff must wear masks and maintain social distancing to the extent possible.

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Aatmanirbharta, Nari Shakti dominate 74th Republic Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

All equipment from the Army which were part of the Republic Day celebrations are made-in-India, Chief of Staff Delhi Area Maj Gen Bhavnish Kumar had earlier said.

Boris Johnson's government rocked by more resignations

Boris Johnson's government rocked by more resignations

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

After the big blow of losing his chancellor Rishi Sunak and health secretary Sajid Javid in quick succession, a flurry of junior ministerial and government aide resignations hit embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday as he fought the latest challenge to his leadership.

Maha travellers to K'taka must carry Covid negative report

Maha travellers to K'taka must carry Covid negative report

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

The Karnataka government on Saturday mandated a negative RT-PCR certificate that is not older than 72 hours for those arriving in the state by flights, buses, trains and personal transport from Maharashtra, following the recent spike in COVID cases there.

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak says he is running for British PM

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak says he is running for British PM

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak, the former UK chancellor of the exchequer, on Friday formally launched his leadership bid to succeed Boris Johnson as the new Conservative Party leader and future British prime minister.

Maha rains: Over 3,500 people moved to safety, NDRF deployed

Maha rains: Over 3,500 people moved to safety, NDRF deployed

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reviewed the rain situation on Tuesday and said over 3,500 people had been shifted to safer places from flood-prone and vulnerable spots across the state, where several districts, including Mumbai, experienced downpour.

Kerala announces complete lockdown from May 8

Kerala announces complete lockdown from May 8

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Strict lockdown-like restrictions are already in place in the southern stateand the Pinarayi Vijayan government decided to clamp the complete shutdown in the wake of severe spike in the positive cases.

'I am very angry with the stars'

'I am very angry with the stars'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'When I watched KGF, I was like, 'What kind of world are we living in? Who are these people'?'

Delhi's air quality improves on the back of winds

Delhi's air quality improves on the back of winds

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Officials at the India Meteorological Department said winds gusting up to 20 kmph on Sunday and 25 kmph on Monday led to a marked improvement in the air quality and improved visibility.

Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but better than previous yrs

Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but better than previous yrs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

According to forecasting agencies, the city is set to record its best air quality for the day after Diwali since 2015 on Tuesday.

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Maharashtra, 13 killed

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Maharashtra, 13 killed

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast 'extremely heavy rains' at a few places in Marathwada, Mumbai and other parts of the coastal Konkan region of Maharashtra in the next 24 hours.

Setback for AAP govt as Delhi HC stays hike in auto fares

Setback for AAP govt as Delhi HC stays hike in auto fares

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The bench said it was of the prima facie opinion that the petitioner has a case in and the Transport Department of the Delhi government could not issue the notification as the LG was the competent authority.

FM readies roadmap to boost infrastructure spending

FM readies roadmap to boost infrastructure spending

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked various ministries to try to spend more than their capital expenditure targets as well as explore public private partnerships for viable projects. During a meeting with senior government officials to discuss the infrastructure roadmap, she also urged the ministries and their CPSEs to ensure clearance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) dues at the earliest. This was the fifth review meeting by the finance minister with ministries and departments on the infrastructure roadmap.

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

Railways, India Post not among PSUs to go on sale block

Railways, India Post not among PSUs to go on sale block

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The department of investment and public asset management (Dipam) can also seek in-principle approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) for strategic divestment of PSUs on a case-to-case basis considering investor appetite and sectoral trends.

Asset monetisation worth Rs 96,000 crore completed

Asset monetisation worth Rs 96,000 crore completed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The Centre has completed asset monetisation worth Rs 96,000 crore during FY22, surpassing the target of Rs 88,000 crore. For FY23, it has set itself a goal of Rs 1.62 trillion, and already has a pipeline of assets worth Rs 1.6 trillion under advanced stages of implementation, an official said. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday reviewed the progress made by several ministries and nudged departments to achieve the targets set for them, the official added.

Nicobar to lose 8.5 lakh rainforest trees for mega project

Nicobar to lose 8.5 lakh rainforest trees for mega project

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The project involves development of a military-civil, dual-use airport; international container trans-shipment terminal; a gas, diesel, and solar-based power plant, and a township.

Delhi anti-corruption helpline gets over 12K calls in 24 hrs

Delhi anti-corruption helpline gets over 12K calls in 24 hrs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Aam Aadmi Party government's anti-corruption helpline, re-launched on Monday in Delhi, has received 12,731 calls in 24 hours, with most of them wanting to know about the process of registering a graft case.

'My dad is my superhero, my Polaris'

'My dad is my superhero, my Polaris'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

'He is my friend, role model, mentor and superhero.'

Champion athlete Hima Das appointed Assam DSP

Champion athlete Hima Das appointed Assam DSP

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

She became the first Indian woman and the first ever Indian athlete to win a gold medal in any format of a global track event when she stood atop the podium at the IAAF World U20 Championships, clocking a time of 51.46 seconds.

Masoom Review

Masoom Review

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Boman Irani makes his OTT debut with Masoom, and it was good to see the actor on screen after a long time, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Shiv Sainiks will create history on Dussehra'

'Shiv Sainiks will create history on Dussehra'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Keeping in mind the bitter backdrop in which the two Sena factions are likely to come face-to-face with each other on October 5, the Mumbai police, along with the Maharashtra administration, are leaving nothing to chance.

Two-day all India strike from Monday may hit essential services

Two-day all India strike from Monday may hit essential services

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The strike notices were given by workers' unions of various sectors such as coal, steel, oil, telecom, postal, income tax, copper, banks and insurance.