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Dengue menace: 12 deaths, 1,900 fresh cases in past week

Dengue menace: 12 deaths, 1,900 fresh cases in past week

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Twelve people died of dengue and over 1,900 fresh cases have been reported in the past one week.

Maoist strike begins in Nepal

Maoist strike begins in Nepal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

Maoists in Nepal are protesting the government crackdown on their cadres.

Former players Hirwani, Raman, Sekar named NCA coaches

Former players Hirwani, Raman, Sekar named NCA coaches

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Former Test cricketers W V Raman, Narendra Hirwani and T A Sekar have been appointed on the coaching panel of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced on Wednesday.

India, Bangladesh can revive Bay of Bengal dynamism

India, Bangladesh can revive Bay of Bengal dynamism

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The South Asian nations could script a new history of cooperation and prosperity that could serve as an example for other nations, notes Dr Rahul Mishra.

Covid Warriors: How Langar Seva Group feeds the hungry

Covid Warriors: How Langar Seva Group feeds the hungry

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

An informal group of volunteers from the same school in Ahmednagar come together to pool resources, prepare food, serve the needy.

Bomb recovered in Andheri

Bomb recovered in Andheri

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

Two persons were killed and 31 people, including a child and three women, were wounded in a blast at Ghatkopar on Monday.\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sports Shorts: Nita Ambani presents medals at Winter Olympics

Sports Shorts: Nita Ambani presents medals at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday.

Bhutia to lead for World Cup qualifiers

Bhutia to lead for World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com13 Feb 2004

India are placed alongside Singapore, Oman and Japan for the Azian zone round.

India's west coast no more in piracy high risk area

India's west coast no more in piracy high risk area

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

With the revision of the HRA, which was extended to include the west coast of India in 2010, some of the country's maritime security concerns like floating armouries and proliferation of private security are likely to be addressed, the Navy said.

NSCN-K, which killed 18 army men, declared terror outfit

NSCN-K, which killed 18 army men, declared terror outfit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

The government declared NSCN-K, all its front organisations and formations as a terrorist organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, a home ministry spokesman said.

How Dhoni was discovered: The untold story

How Dhoni was discovered: The untold story

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'Dhoni's skills are unbelievable and also his mindset, the way he thinks about the game.'

Selector Sanjay Jagdale summoned by Rao

Selector Sanjay Jagdale summoned by Rao

Rediff.com29 Nov 2003

Rao said More and Roy mentioned Jagdale's name when they provided details to the Commission about the alleged bribe offer.

Sunderland manager Advocaat quits

Sunderland manager Advocaat quits

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Dick Advocaat has quit as Sunderland's head coach after guiding them to Premier League safety, the north-east club said on Wednesday.

The Lion of Baghdad

The Lion of Baghdad

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

One of Uday Hussein's lions finally finds a home.

Raina, Ali guide Central to win

Raina, Ali guide Central to win

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

Suresh Raina and Abbas Ali shared a 55-run stand for the fourth wicket to chase 139 runs on a difficult track.

Sports Shorts: Man jailed for racially charged attack on Man City's Sterling

Sports Shorts: Man jailed for racially charged attack on Man City's Sterling

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

The Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court heard that the attacker, Karl Anderson, had 25 convictions for 37 offences, including football-related violence, the BBC reported. The 29-year-old will pay a 100 pound ($134) fine.

Replying to Swaraj's tweet, Navy official gives rough location of vessel

Replying to Swaraj's tweet, Navy official gives rough location of vessel

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Swaraj was responding to 'SOS' message on twitter from a person claiming to be chief officer of Indian vessel Jag Prabha which was stuck in Aden.

With bicycles, bullock carts, Cong hits street to protest fuel hike

With bicycles, bullock carts, Cong hits street to protest fuel hike

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

In New Delhi, state Congress president Anil Kumar and party workers were detained by police at a petrol pump near Parmanand hospital.

How this general taught Pakistan a lesson

How this general taught Pakistan a lesson

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'In one instance of the Pakistani army's violation of the Ceasefire, I ordered a far tougher response designed to deter the enemy.' 'I warned that 'unexpected damage' to their forces will be inflicted if they continued with such ceasefire violations.' A fascinating excerpt from Lieutenant General K Himalay Singh's Making of a General: A Himalayan Echo.

Dempo beat Bagan, keep title hopes alive

Dempo beat Bagan, keep title hopes alive

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

A 2-1 victory took the Goa side two points adrift of leaders East Bengal in the National Football League.

India bans dreaded Islamic State

India bans dreaded Islamic State

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The dreaded terror group have been banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Andhra cops suspect lighting of stove sparked pipeline fire

Andhra cops suspect lighting of stove sparked pipeline fire

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Andhra Pradesh Police said the lighting of a stove by a tea vendor might have sparked Friday's fire at the Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline in East Godavari district after leaked gas from the line enveloped the area.

EPL PIX: Man City down Chelsea; Liverpool held; Villa stun United

EPL PIX: Man City down Chelsea; Liverpool held; Villa stun United

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

No evidence of Covid-19 being airborne yet: Govt

No evidence of Covid-19 being airborne yet: Govt

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Talking about the Tablighi Jamaat congregation, Agarwal said, "If the Tablighi Jamaat incident had not taken place and we compare the rate of doubling -- that is in how many days the cases have doubled, we will see that currently it is 4.1 days (including Jamaat cases) and if the incident had not taken place and additional cases had not come then the doubling rate would have been 7.4 days."

In China, Modi to push for expediting industrial parks

In China, Modi to push for expediting industrial parks

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Beijing wants assurance that its investments won't come under scrutiny

Who will fill Dalmiya's shoes?

Who will fill Dalmiya's shoes?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The leadership vacuum created in the Board of Control for Cricket in India following president Jagmohan Dalmiya's demise will be filled only after Board Secretary Anurag Thakur calls a Special General Meeting.

Teen who fled London to join IS tweets picture of 'takeaway feast'

Teen who fled London to join IS tweets picture of 'takeaway feast'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

One of the schoolgirls who had disappeared from her home in Britain to travel to Syria has tweeted a picture that appears to confirm she has joined terror group Islamic State.

COVID-19 tally nears 60k; fresh outbreaks abroad raise concerns

COVID-19 tally nears 60k; fresh outbreaks abroad raise concerns

Rediff.com9 May 2020

A total 95 deaths deaths were reported since Friday morning, of which 37 in Maharashtra, 24 in Gujarat, nine in West Bengal, seven in Madhya Pradesh, four each from Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, three from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and two from Delhi and one each from Punjab and Haryana.

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The autopsy, which was based on blood and urine samples and released by the Buenos Aires Scientific Police, said Maradona had problems with his kidneys, heart and lungs.

How the govt plans to keep sugar price steady

How the govt plans to keep sugar price steady

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Government allows duty-free import of 500,000 tonnes raw sugar till June 12. At present, India levies an import duty of 40% on sugar

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Delhi's power circles can expect a surprise when a not-so-known officer is appointed to head the CBI.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles; 3 reach Japan's waters

North Korea fires ballistic missiles; 3 reach Japan's waters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

South Korea Defense Ministry spokesman Kwon Ki-joon, said that "several projectiles" flew about 1,000 kilometers.

Heatwave persists in country; dust storm kill 26 in UP

Heatwave persists in country; dust storm kill 26 in UP

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Parts of south, east and northeast India are expected to get some relief from the blistering heat, with the onset of monsoon expected to take place over Kerala on Saturday.

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The agreement would divert China's attention and keep them busy in the Pacific theatre, probably resulting in a reduction in threat perception in our area of interest in the Indian Ocean, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Survivors recount horror of train derailment in Bihar

Survivors recount horror of train derailment in Bihar

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

A deafening bang and a powerful tremor flung sleeping passengers off their berths as the Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express jumped the tracks.

Ladakh standoff: No chance of war!

Ladakh standoff: No chance of war!

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'For the moment in Eastern Ladakh, it is unlikely there will be any more escalation of this conflict,' observes Colonel S Dinny (retd) who served as Commanding Officer of an infantry battalion deployed in the Pangong Tso area.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's anti-Romeo squad swings into action

UP CM Yogi Adityanath's anti-Romeo squad swings into action

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

But the police campaign aimed at ensuring safety of women, especially young girls, was reportedly marked by some stray cases of harassment of innocent youths amid concerns that it could spawn moral policing.

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