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Coronavirus death toll crosses 100 in US

Coronavirus death toll crosses 100 in US

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The first fatality from COVID-19 was reported from the Washington state on February 26.

Arrivals at Chennai airport suspended due to heavy rains, strong winds

Arrivals at Chennai airport suspended due to heavy rains, strong winds

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

'Due to severe rains and heavy cross winds, arrivals at #AAI Chennai Airport will remain suspended from 1315 hrs to 1800 hrs, today. Departures will continue. The decision has been taken considering the safety aspect of passengers and severity of wind,' the Chennai Airport tweeted.

Frozen falls: Breathtaking images of the ice-bitten Niagara Falls

Frozen falls: Breathtaking images of the ice-bitten Niagara Falls

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Extreme winter weather across the American east coast has also made for some beautiful sights.

Gujarat spared as Cyclone Ockhi dissipates

Gujarat spared as Cyclone Ockhi dissipates

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The cyclone on Tuesday passed the Mumbai coast and much to the relief of the people in Maharashtra's capital, just brought rains and there was no loss of life or damage to property

Low-pressure system forming over Bay of Bengal may develop into Cyclone Yaas: IMD

Low-pressure system forming over Bay of Bengal may develop into Cyclone Yaas: IMD

Rediff.com20 May 2021

A low-pressure area, set to form over east central Bay of Bengal on May 22, is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm and strike the Odisha-West Bengal coast on May 26, the Met department said on Thursday, sparking fears of another Amphan-like catastrophe.

Hudhud roaring in, ready to slam Odisha and Andhra Pradesh

Hudhud roaring in, ready to slam Odisha and Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Cyclone Hudhud is set to intensify further into a very severe cyclonic storm in the next 12 hours before it makes landfall on October 12.

'ONGC is venturing into high-risk ultra-deep water exploration'

'ONGC is venturing into high-risk ultra-deep water exploration'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'We plan to add over 100,000 square kilometres every year, to reach an ambitious target of 500,000 square kilometres by 2025.'

Phailin: Wireless at Gopalpur lighthouse kept crackling all night

Phailin: Wireless at Gopalpur lighthouse kept crackling all night

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

A red-and-white striped lighthouse standing on the popular beach at Gopalpur in Odisha was the lone witness to the fury of the severe cyclone Phailin that virtually drove everyone in this tiny village to desert their homes for the safety of relief shelters.

Pix: Inside a 'Penis Park' in South Korea

Pix: Inside a 'Penis Park' in South Korea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The country now has several 'penis parks', so many that Haesindang markets itself as the 'only one on the east coast'.

Cyclone Asani weakens; Odisha, Bengal brace for downpour

Cyclone Asani weakens; Odisha, Bengal brace for downpour

Rediff.com11 May 2022

'It is very likely to move nearly northwards for next few hour and recurve slowly north-northeastwards along Narsapur, Yanam, Kakinada, Tuni and Visakhapatnam coasts during noon to evening on Wednesday and emerge into west central Bay of Bengal off North Andhra Pradesh coasts by night,' the India Meteorological Department said in its national bulletin.

Maoists attack Odisha station to oppose PM's visit

Maoists attack Odisha station to oppose PM's visit

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The attackers snatched the walkie-talkie of the station master, and forced staff of a goods train standing outside the station to shut down the engine.

PM inaugurates first ever undersea optical fibre for Andamans

PM inaugurates first ever undersea optical fibre for Andamans

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

On December 30, 2018, the prime minister had laid the foundation for the 2,312-kilometers long submarine optical fibre cable project connecting Chennai - Andaman and Nicobar Islands (CANI).

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.

Jaishankar to meet Iranian FM on Wednesday amid Prophet remark row

Jaishankar to meet Iranian FM on Wednesday amid Prophet remark row

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

It is the first visit to India by a senior minister of a member nation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation after the controversial remarks triggered anguish in the Arab world.

Quad ministers oppose 'unilateral' move to change status quo in China seas

Quad ministers oppose 'unilateral' move to change status quo in China seas

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

The top diplomats of Quad nations on Friday denounced as "inadmissible" any use or threat of use of nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war and strongly opposed any "unilateral actions" that seek to change the status quo in the South and East China Seas, a region that has witnessed increasing Chinese military offensive.

ONGC in talks to buy 26% stake in IOC's Ennore LNG terminal

ONGC in talks to buy 26% stake in IOC's Ennore LNG terminal

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

IOC is building a 5 million tonnes per annum LNG terminal at Ennore near Chennai which is to be completed by 2017.

North India likely to have harsher winter: IMD

North India likely to have harsher winter: IMD

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Scores of people die every year due to cold waves that sweep across the north Indian plains.

Indians Star In World's Toughest Race

Indians Star In World's Toughest Race

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Race Across America -- which spans a little over 3,000 miles, from the west coast of the US to its east -- is often called the toughest race in the world. Indian cyclists are now returning multiple finishes at RAAM including podium positions within age categories, discovers Shyam G Menon.

China conducts precision strikes over Taiwan Strait

China conducts precision strikes over Taiwan Strait

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The Chinese military on Thursday said it has conducted precision strikes over the Taiwan Strait and 'expected results' were achieved, in apparent retaliation to the United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei disregarding Beijing's vociferous warnings.

How Chennai is surviving water scarcity

How Chennai is surviving water scarcity

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'We buy water.'

Cyclone Gulab to make landfall in Odisha, AP today

Cyclone Gulab to make landfall in Odisha, AP today

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

The orange alert has been issued for moderate or heavy thunderstorms and wind speed with 30-40 km per hour to reach some districts of Odisha within the next three hours.

The new revolution that is transforming America

The new revolution that is transforming America

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

The US is still a place for innovation and entrepreneurship, and it is good to see Indian Americans and immigrants contributing to this in a major way, says K V Seshasayee who visited the US after four years and found the gloom had dissipated.

Two infants among 3 killed as heavy rains continue to lash Kerala

Two infants among 3 killed as heavy rains continue to lash Kerala

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Heavy rains continue to lash parts of Kerala on Monday affecting Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Kottayam districts the most resulting in death of three people and widespread damage to property.

India's nuclear posture entering a new phase: Think tank

India's nuclear posture entering a new phase: Think tank

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

After nearly two decades of nuclear competition with Pakistan, India with the several long-range ballistic missiles in development is seemingly now paying attention to its future strategic relationship with China, a think-tank report has said.

Barca, Liverpool coast in UEFA Cup

Barca, Liverpool coast in UEFA Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Barcelona crushed Slovakia's Puchov 8-0 at the Nou Camp to go through 9-1 on aggregate.\n\n

Lakhs of devotees participate in Puri Rath Yatra

Lakhs of devotees participate in Puri Rath Yatra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati, along with his disciples, paid obeisance to the idols on their respective chariots.

ONGC's stake sale talks with ConocoPhillips, Shell hit roadblock

ONGC's stake sale talks with ConocoPhillips, Shell hit roadblock

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The company has been in talks with ConocoPhillips and Shell for some time. It now says the MoD's stringent norms on exploration in 'no-go' areas is posing a big challenge in taking the deal forward.

Major soccer stadium disasters over the last 40 years

Major soccer stadium disasters over the last 40 years

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A look at some of the major disasters in soccer stadiums over the last 40 years following Saturday's stampede at a football match in the Indonesian province of East Java which left several dead.

India, Lanka battle fire on board oil tanker, 1 crew dead

India, Lanka battle fire on board oil tanker, 1 crew dead

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

The navy said that so far the 270,000 metric tonnes of crude oil it was carrying had not been affected by the fire.

Panagariya favours China coastal model for Make in India

Panagariya favours China coastal model for Make in India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The zones, says Panagariya, would have to be set up near deep-draft ports, capable of accommodating very large and heavily loaded ships

50 nations, 90 ships... stage set for International Fleet Review

50 nations, 90 ships... stage set for International Fleet Review

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The Eastern Naval Command is all geared up to host the International Fleet Review in the Bay of Bengal off Visakhpatnam coast which begins on Wednesday, a mega event that will witness participation from nearly 50 countries.

Govt plans to convert 101 rivers into waterways: Gadkari

Govt plans to convert 101 rivers into waterways: Gadkari

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Transport minister says they are cheaper mode of transport than road and rail; so far only 5 river stretches have been declared waterways

Missile test a reckless and dangerous action by North Korea: Trump

Missile test a reckless and dangerous action by North Korea: Trump

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

North Korea on Friday launched an ICBM for the second time in a month.

Oil tanker carrying crude to India from Kuwait catches fire off Lanka

Oil tanker carrying crude to India from Kuwait catches fire off Lanka

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The Panama registered tanker New Diamond was carrying 270,000 metric tonnes of crude oil from Kuwait to India when its engine room caught fire off the coast of Sangamankanda in the eastern district of Ampara, Sri Lankan Navy spokesman Capt Indika Silva said.

Banks to now refer 28 large dud accounts to NCLT

Banks to now refer 28 large dud accounts to NCLT

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

These together account for 40 per cent of bad loans of around Rs 4 trillion.

'450,000 illegal immigrants in US are from India'

'450,000 illegal immigrants in US are from India'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Indians constitute 4 per cent of the total illegal immigrants living in the US, a country where the overall unauthorised immigrant population has remained unchanged since 2009, a latest report has said.

Cyclone Jawad: Rain lashes Odisha, Bengal; more to come

Cyclone Jawad: Rain lashes Odisha, Bengal; more to come

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

The system moved north-northeastwards at 20 kmph in the last six hours and is over west-central Bay of Bengal, 90 km from Gopalpur, 120 km from Puri and 210 km from Paradip, the weather office said in its 11.30 am bulletin.

Silicon Valley, ready to enhance the link between Desi, Pravasi

Silicon Valley, ready to enhance the link between Desi, Pravasi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

'This has been an ongoing process,' says Ambassador B S Prakash, India's former consul general in San Francisco, 'but I believe a Modi visit to the West Coast can be a force-multiplier.'

RIL gas field investments depend on acceptable pricing: Niko

RIL gas field investments depend on acceptable pricing: Niko

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The government has formed a four-member panel of secretaries to suggest a new gas pricing mechanism.

RIL, BP to invest Rs 800 cr in Tamil Nadu

RIL, BP to invest Rs 800 cr in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Reliance Industries Ltd, along with its partner British Petroleum, plans to invest about Rs 800 crore (Rs 8 billion) to carry out exploratory drilling in an offshore block in the Bay of Bengal, off the Tamil Nadu coast.