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Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Mishra was catapulted to the chief ministership of Bihar following the assassination of his elder brother Lalit Narayan Mishra in 1975.

#LocalSecrets: 5 spine-chilling places in Delhi

#LocalSecrets: 5 spine-chilling places in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

These places are sure to scare the daylights out of you

'Hindiuism is inclusive, assimilative and based on dialogue'

'Hindiuism is inclusive, assimilative and based on dialogue'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

'It is exceptionally important for Hindus to once again get in touch with the foundation of Hinduism.' 'Aggressive evangelists are reducing Hinduism to its lowest common denominator.'

Over 3 lakh people evacuated as Cyclone Vayu set to hit Guj

Over 3 lakh people evacuated as Cyclone Vayu set to hit Guj

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force started landing in Gujarat with the help of the Indian Air Force to undertake preventive evacuation of people living on the west coast, an IAF official said.

After Dharma Sansad diktat, Sai Baba idol removed from Valsad temple

After Dharma Sansad diktat, Sai Baba idol removed from Valsad temple

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

A Sai Baba idol was moved from a temple in Valsad and kept 'safe' in the basement after a resolution to this effect was passed in the recently concluded Dharma Sansad (Religious Convention) held in Chhattisgarh.

AAP 2.0: 'More prominent' role for Sisodia, snub for Somnath Bharti?

AAP 2.0: 'More prominent' role for Sisodia, snub for Somnath Bharti?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Aam Aadmi Party, set to form a government after its Delhi assembly election win, may keep three of its former ministers out of its new cabinet and is likely to give a "more prominent" role to senior party leader Manish Sisodia, sources said on Tuesday.

Rahul woos Patidars, invokes legacy of Sardar Patel

Rahul woos Patidars, invokes legacy of Sardar Patel

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Gandhi said if the Congress was voted to power, his party's government would function from Gujarat and not on orders from Delhi.

VHP felicitates parents with more than 6 kids in Budaun

VHP felicitates parents with more than 6 kids in Budaun

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The VHP has felicitated parents who have more than half a dozen children.

Odd-even rule kicks in as Delhi air remains severe

Odd-even rule kicks in as Delhi air remains severe

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Delhi government's odd-even scheme was launched in the national capital on Monday with common citizens giving it a mix response.

2 Shankaracharyas to campaign against Modi in Varanasi

2 Shankaracharyas to campaign against Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Two key Hindu religious leaders will campaign against Narendra Modi in the holy city of Varanasi from where the BJP's prime ministerial candidate is contesting the Lok Sabha election.

Cloud kitchens make it to Zomato's menu

Cloud kitchens make it to Zomato's menu

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Zomato is investing in setting up infrastructure, which existing restaurants will be able to use'.

Delhi cop's son seen thrashing woman in viral video arrested

Delhi cop's son seen thrashing woman in viral video arrested

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

In the video, Tomar is seen dragging the woman and brutally assaulting her.

Development of 100 smart cities saw push in 2014

Development of 100 smart cities saw push in 2014

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Modi govt pushed very hard the concept of smart cities in 2014.

Setback for Kejriwal; Prez okays disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

Setback for Kejriwal; Prez okays disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

20 legislators disqualified from the Delhi assembly for allegedly holding offices of profit.

I'm a saint, don't send me back empty-handed: BJP MP to voters

I'm a saint, don't send me back empty-handed: BJP MP to voters

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Swami Sakshi Maharaj on Tuesday invoked spirituality to seek peoples' support for the BJP in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, saying he has come as a saint and should not be sent back "empty handed".

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Bureaucratic insensitivity gave way to compassion with the state administration, police and passersby joining forces to help the stream of Indians fleeing Delhi.

Delhi air remains very poor; govt constitutes team for surprise inspections

Delhi air remains very poor; govt constitutes team for surprise inspections

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

The PM2.5 level (presence in the air of particles with a diametre of less than 2.5 micrometres) touched a new high at 158 as authorities predicted further deterioration of air quality in the coming days.

198 crorepatis in fray for first phase of Gujarat polls

198 crorepatis in fray for first phase of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

While the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has given tickets to 76 'crorepati' candidates, the opposition Congress has fielded 60 such nominees. They are followed by seven from the Nationalist Congress Party, six from the Aam Aadmi Party and two from the Bahujan Samaj Party.

There are 2 Delhis; one for rich, other for poor: Nitish

There are 2 Delhis; one for rich, other for poor: Nitish

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Trying to reach out to migrants, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said there are two Delhis -- one for the rich and the other for the poor -- and it is the people of Bihar and Purvanchal who helped build the city.

Cyclone Vayu spares Gujarat, changes course towards Oman

Cyclone Vayu spares Gujarat, changes course towards Oman

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Though the "eye of the storm" is away from land, the cyclone's outer periphery would leave its impact on the coast.

When a pigeon caused a security scare in Gujarat

When a pigeon caused a security scare in Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

The bird was seen near the coast carried an electronic chip and an Arabic word written on its wing.

After showers, Delhi ends up in a gridlock

After showers, Delhi ends up in a gridlock

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The national capital woke up to a cool 26 degree Celsius Monday morning, but for office goers it was all downhill from there as the waterlogged roads brought the traffic to an almost standstill.

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal will monitor the work of various departments. Adarsh Shastri might also aid Kejriwal in this task. Somesh Jha reports

'Kejriwal is not Rahul Gandhi'

'Kejriwal is not Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

If Kejriwal wins the Delhi election, then most regional parties will copy Kejriwal's do's and don'ts of jugaad to win an election against the Modi-Shah juggernaut, reports Sheela Bhatt.

The first woman who lost her hair overnight

The first woman who lost her hair overnight

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

'How can you fight an enemy you can't see?'

Delhi polls: 3 'crorepati' BJP MLAs, 29 others file nomination

Delhi polls: 3 'crorepati' BJP MLAs, 29 others file nomination

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Three 'crorepati' Bharatiya Janata Party members of Legislative Assembly are among the 32 candidates who filed their nominations on Tuesday for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls.

Heavy rains leave Delhi waterlogged, reeling under jams

Heavy rains leave Delhi waterlogged, reeling under jams

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Delhi continued to reel under massive traffic jams due to waterlogging as heavy rains lashed the city for second consecutive day on Saturday flooding several arterial roads and leaving commuters stranded for hours while exposing civic bodies' lack of preparedness to deal with the perennial problem.

'Somnath unleashed dogs on me:' Lipika Bharti

'Somnath unleashed dogs on me:' Lipika Bharti

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

In more shocking allegations, the wife of former Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti has charged him with unleashing dogs on her when she was pregnant and subjecting her to severe mental and physical torture, which were termed as "baseless" by the Aam Aadmi Party MLA.

Radiation scare at Delhi airport cargo terminal

Radiation scare at Delhi airport cargo terminal

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A radiation scare at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport forced the suspension of cargo operations, but nuclear regulator and Delhi authorities said there was no leak of radioactive substance from a consignment unloaded from a Turkish Airlines plane.

Security stepped up in Andhra Pradesh post Telangana decision

Security stepped up in Andhra Pradesh post Telangana decision

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The Andhra Pradesh Police on Tuesday stepped up security across the state saying they were well prepared to maintain law and order particularly in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions in the wake of the decision to create separate Telangana.

Delhi Jal Board starts process of cleaning Yamuna river

Delhi Jal Board starts process of cleaning Yamuna river

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Taking its maiden step towards cleaning Yamuna, Delhi Jal Board on Monday launched the first phase of its 59-km interceptor sewer project which will ensure that only treated sewage is discharged into the 3 major drains which release water in the river.

PM to perform asanas in Dehradun as country prepares for Yoga Day

PM to perform asanas in Dehradun as country prepares for Yoga Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Ahead of the Yoga day, the prime minister posted a video on his Twitter handle giving a message that yoga is a 'passport' to health assurance.

'Wanted' AAP leader Somnath Bharti taunts police for 'supersonic speed'

'Wanted' AAP leader Somnath Bharti taunts police for 'supersonic speed'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Aam Aadmi Party lawmaker Somnath Bharti, wanted in a case of domestic violence with charges that include attempt to murder, took a dig at the Delhi police, saying that he had, in the last five days, experienced their "supersonic speed" and wished they could use it in making the city "crime-free".

How a middle-class Delhi boy powered his way to Forbes 30 Under 30

How a middle-class Delhi boy powered his way to Forbes 30 Under 30

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Tirthak Saha is living the American dream, but his work has a typically Indian context.

'I was shocked when I saw the injury'

'I was shocked when I saw the injury'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

'The school's criminality needs to established. The school should be booked for scarring my innocent child for no fault of hers and letting something like this happen in the classroom,' the girl's mother tells Rediff.com in an email.

Gold-rich temples weigh monetisation, but 'melting' a dampener

Gold-rich temples weigh monetisation, but 'melting' a dampener

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

The temples are concerned about the religious sentiments of the devotees who donate gold ornaments in the name of the deities

Now, Nano plant and Jamnagar refinery are tourist attractions

Now, Nano plant and Jamnagar refinery are tourist attractions

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Different circuits have been designed, depending on the tourists' preference, connecting the Rann Utsav at Kutch with the ports at Mundra and Kandla.

Delhi records worst air quality after Diwali due to bursting of crackers

Delhi records worst air quality after Diwali due to bursting of crackers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

In a gross violation of a Supreme Court order, people in several cities burst firecrackers until at least midnight, two hours after the 10 pm deadline. Loud bangs rent the air in New Delhi.

Impose Prez rule if UP govt can't check violence: Rajnath

Impose Prez rule if UP govt can't check violence: Rajnath

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

BJP Chief Rajnath Singh on Thursday sought the Centre's intervention on Muzaffarnagar violence issue and said if Uttar Pradesh government fails to control such incidents, President's rule should be imposed there.

Delhi: 4 children, 2 women killed in building collapse

Delhi: 4 children, 2 women killed in building collapse

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

A senior North Delhi Municipal Corporation official said the building was about 20 years old. Its structure was weak and in a deteriorated condition, the official added.