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Maharashtra reports first case of Zika virus

Maharashtra reports first case of Zika virus

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The woman patient who was diagnosed with the infection has recovered completely, the state health department said.

Several new faces to be part of second Yogi cabinet, may retain dy CM post

Several new faces to be part of second Yogi cabinet, may retain dy CM post

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

For the post of deputy chief minister, the names of Swatantra Dev Singh, Baby Rani Maurya, Brijesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya are in talks.

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'The prowess with which they executed the shootings unmistakably bear the imprint of someone who has had professional training.'

Bumrah ruled out of ODI series against Sri Lanka after complaining of 'stiff back'

Bumrah ruled out of ODI series against Sri Lanka after complaining of 'stiff back'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Jasprit Bumrah's return to action has been delayed further after the fast bowler was ruled of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka as a 'precautionary measure', BCCI said on Monday.

Seismic activities in K'taka not major ones, Deccan Plateau safe: Geologists

Seismic activities in K'taka not major ones, Deccan Plateau safe: Geologists

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

On Saturday, the quake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale in Vijayapura bordering Maharashtra, and there was another tremor of 1.8 this morning in south Karnataka.

When Priyanka Met Akhilesh...

When Priyanka Met Akhilesh...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Glimpses from all the action from the campaign trail.

Could This Man Be India's Next President?

Could This Man Be India's Next President?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari reveal that Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's name is now doing the rounds as President Kovind's likely successor.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

The Tiranga, From 1906 To 1947

The Tiranga, From 1906 To 1947

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com recounts the history of the Indian flag and how it has evolved over the years.

On Yogi's direction, UP ministers tour districts for feedback on governance

On Yogi's direction, UP ministers tour districts for feedback on governance

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The ministers fanned out to different districts and interacted with officials and people to take stock of the implementation of government schemes at the grassroots level.

Hijab verdict today; schools shut in K'taka district

Hijab verdict today; schools shut in K'taka district

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

In view of the high court verdict, the Kalaburagi district administration has imposed Section 144 effective from 8 pm Monday till 6 am on March 19.

Why I Left Mayawati

Why I Left Mayawati

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'People are saying Mayawati has an understanding with the BJP.' 'They are calling us the BJP's 'B' team which I did not like.'

Will Nitish Abandon BJP?

Will Nitish Abandon BJP?

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Sunday's denial of Rajya Sabha ticket to Union minister indicates that an end game to the JD-U-BJP rift may be in sight.

Former PM Manmohan Singh admitted to AIIMS

Former PM Manmohan Singh admitted to AIIMS

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Singh, 87, is under observation at the cardio-thoracic ward of the premier hospital, they said.

We should have control over Covid by Diwali: Vardhan

We should have control over Covid by Diwali: Vardhan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Vardhan also expressed hope about having a vaccine against COVID-19 by the end of this year.

Lalu Yadav Is Back Where He Belongs

Lalu Yadav Is Back Where He Belongs

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

On Wednesday, October 27, the old political warhorse returned to the election trail, campaigning for the October 30 by-elections to the Kusheshwar Asthan and Tarapur assembly seats in Bihar.

'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.'

HC junks plea to suspend Satyendar Jain, says it is for CM to decide

HC junks plea to suspend Satyendar Jain, says it is for CM to decide

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The high court held it is not for the court to direct the governor or chief minister for the removal of a person who has committed a breach of oath.

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The 10-member jury was headed by filmmaker Vipul Shah. The awards were announced by jury member Dharam Gulati.

Netas who took the Covid jab today

Netas who took the Covid jab today

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

A day after India opened up vaccination for those over 60 years and within the age bracket of 45 to 59 years with specified co-morbidities, more politicians took the vaccine jabs on Tuesday, including Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, who, along with his wife, took the first dose of indigenously developed Covaxin at the Delhi Heart and Lung Institute.

1,230 migrants test Covid positive in UP, Barabanki new hotspot

1,230 migrants test Covid positive in UP, Barabanki new hotspot

Rediff.com21 May 2020

"Over 5.42 lakh migrants were screened by health workers and among them 1,230 have been found positive for coronavirus. Samples of 46,142 have been sent for testing," said Principal Secretary (Medical and Health) Amit Mohan Prasad in Lucknow.

Muslims should hand over 'safed bhawan' in Mathura to Hindus: UP minister

Muslims should hand over 'safed bhawan' in Mathura to Hindus: UP minister

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'A time will come when the white structure in Mathura that hurts every Hindu will be removed with the help of the court'

'BJP is insecure about the youth vote'

'BJP is insecure about the youth vote'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

'They have to be seen as being responsive to the employment woes and economic stagnation afflicting many young people.'

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

To believe that the key job of his senior ministers is to ensure that his image be kept intact whatever be the outcome of his policies is to expect too much even of someone as ambitious as Narendra Modi, asserts Rashme Sehgal.

Goa polls: In Poriem, ex-CM Rane's daughter-in-law fights on BJP ticket

Goa polls: In Poriem, ex-CM Rane's daughter-in-law fights on BJP ticket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Deviya Rane said it is historic that no legislator (in Goa) has won consecutively so many times from the same seat.

Indian origin lawyer sworn in Connecticut Superior Court judge

Indian origin lawyer sworn in Connecticut Superior Court judge

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Rupal Shah Palanki was officially sworn in as a judge of the superior court of Connecticut, United States recently.

Kalki and Rajaji: A Connection From Previous Lives

Kalki and Rajaji: A Connection From Previous Lives

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

Fifty years ago today, December 25, 1972, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, one of the titans of India's freedom struggle, passed into the ages. Kalki Krishnamurthy, who penned the Tamil classic Ponniyin Selvan among numerous other novels, describes his first glimpse of the man who would become an august national leader and his cherished role model.

How Ghaziabad 'communal' incident unravelled

How Ghaziabad 'communal' incident unravelled

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com traces how the beating up of a man in Ghaziabad went from alleged communal attack to reported regular crime in a matter of days.

Sawant, 8 ministers take oath in Goa, Rane among 4 dropped

Sawant, 8 ministers take oath in Goa, Rane among 4 dropped

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Sawant took the oath in Konkani language.

3rd minister quits Yogi cabinet, 10th MLA to leave BJP in UP

3rd minister quits Yogi cabinet, 10th MLA to leave BJP in UP

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

OBC leader Dharam Singh Saini on Thursday became the third minister to resign from the Uttar Pradesh cabinet this week, giving yet another jolt to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the run-up to the assembly polls.

Lalu surrenders before CBI court in Ranchi

Lalu surrenders before CBI court in Ranchi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

The judge said that Lalu Prasad could also undergo treatment at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Science in Ranchi.

Lalu's estranged sons campaign for 'Didi'

Lalu's estranged sons campaign for 'Didi'

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Lalu Prasad Yadav's sons have set aside their differences and doing all they can to ensure sister Misa's victory from Pataliputra.

Meet India's Presidents

Meet India's Presidents

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

From Dr Rajendra Prasad, India's first President, to Ram Nath Kovind, please scroll to find out more about India's First Citizens.

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'It indicates the grooming of the party's new leadership.' 'It is also a signal to the states that these ministers represent.'

Unnao rape survivor critical and on ventilator

Unnao rape survivor critical and on ventilator

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The rape survivor suffered 90 per cent burns after five men, including two of the rape accused, allegedly set her on fire while she was on her way to court, police said.

Why this lady hid during Covid drive

Why this lady hid during Covid drive

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Shailajanand Mishra lists The Top Videos of the Week.

President's train ride moment of pride for rail employees

President's train ride moment of pride for rail employees

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

This was the first time in 15 years that a President took a train ride. Kovind has also become the first President not to travel on a presidential saloon car.

Eight members of Indian boxing squad in Turkey test positive for COVID

Eight members of Indian boxing squad in Turkey test positive for COVID

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Gaurav Solanki (57kg), Prayag Chouhan (75kg) and Brijesh Yadav (81kg) tested positive for the virus

Heads Rolled, But Buck Stopped

Heads Rolled, But Buck Stopped

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The BJP ignored the principle of the Cabinet's joint responsibility and the adage of the buck stopping at the top, observes Amulya Ganguli.

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Meet team Narendra Modi 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The new Council of Ministers comprises of 25 Cabinet ministers, nine Ministers of State (Independent Charge) and 24 Ministers of State (MoSes).