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Violent clashes in Delhi over Citizenship Act, buses torched

Violent clashes in Delhi over Citizenship Act, buses torched

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

Some of the protesters claimed that the police baton charged them when they were holding a peaceful agitation.

Odisha Open: Malvika Bansod cruises into quarters

Odisha Open: Malvika Bansod cruises into quarters

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Bansod took just over half an hour to dispatch 16-year-old Tasnim in the pre-quarterfinals

Gujarat Omicron patient's kin also test positive for the same

Gujarat Omicron patient's kin also test positive for the same

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The wife and brother-in-law of an NRI man, who had been found infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 here in Gujarat a week back, were also detected with the new strain, officials of the Jamnagar Municipal Corporation (JMC) said on Friday.

Sindhu, Prannoy march into Syed Modi quarterfinals

Sindhu, Prannoy march into Syed Modi quarterfinals

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Sindhu took just 33 minutes to get the better of American Lauren Lam 21-16 21-13

Punjab police withdraws security of political leaders, clerics

Punjab police withdraws security of political leaders, clerics

Rediff.com28 May 2022

The additional director general of police (security), however, said in an order on Friday that the security personnel were 'being withdrawn on a purely temporary basis in connection with an emergent law and order duty'.

Movie Legend Dilip Kumar passes into the ages

Movie Legend Dilip Kumar passes into the ages

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar, India's enduring film legend through the decades, died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday, July 7, after a prolonged illness, his family and doctors treating him said.

India Open: Saina, Prannoy, Sen ease into Round 2

India Open: Saina, Prannoy, Sen ease into Round 2

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Former world No. 1 Saina, who missed a lot of tournaments last year due to multiple injuries, moved to the second round after her opponent, Czech Republic's Tereza Svabikova, suffered a back injury and retired mid-way while trailing 20-22, 0-1 in an opening round match.

Implement Places of Worship Act strictly: Waqf board

Implement Places of Worship Act strictly: Waqf board

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 provides for maintaining the 'religious character' of holy structures as it existed on August 15, 1947.

Odisha Open: 3rd seed Subhankar stunned in quarters

Odisha Open: 3rd seed Subhankar stunned in quarters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The other men's singles semi-final match on Saturday will be played between Priyanshu Rajawat and Kaushal Dharmamer.

Syed Modi badminton: Sindhu, Katethong have it easy

Syed Modi badminton: Sindhu, Katethong have it easy

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu stormed into the second round of the women's singles in the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament after a dominating victory over compatriot Tanya Hemanth, in Lucknow, on Wednesday.

Comedian Kunal Kamra's Bengaluru shows cancelled following threats

Comedian Kunal Kamra's Bengaluru shows cancelled following threats

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Comedian Kunal Kamra on Wednesday said his upcoming stand-up shows, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru, have been cancelled after the organisers received threats.

Stand Out Moments From Asia Cup 2022

Stand Out Moments From Asia Cup 2022

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

After a delay due to COVID and a postponement for another year, the Asia Cup 2022, hosted by Sri Lanka but played in the UAE due to the political and social turmoil in the island, finally kicked off on August 27.

How Uniphore Became A Unicorn

How Uniphore Became A Unicorn

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

'I told myself, I will be 23 next year. Why can't I be a billionaire too?'

Active COVID-19 cases in India decline to 86,415

Active COVID-19 cases in India decline to 86,415

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been recorded below 15,000 for the last 50 days now.

Pak 'disturbed' over India's acquisition of Rafale jets

Pak 'disturbed' over India's acquisition of Rafale jets

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

"Transfer of advanced systems, where there is an open intention of conversion into nuclear delivery platforms, calls into question the commitment of international suppliers to non-proliferation commitments," Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said.

BSF jawans get special shoes for border closing parade

BSF jawans get special shoes for border closing parade

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Soldiers participating in the routine 'lowering of the flags' parade at the Attari Indo-Pak border in Amritsar have been provided with special shoes to help them perform the ceremony in comfort.

Pak to join SAARC video conference on coronavirus called by Modi

Pak to join SAARC video conference on coronavirus called by Modi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'We have communicated that SAPM (Special Assistant to Pakistani Prime Minister) on Health (Zafar Mirza) will be available to participate in the video conference of SAARC member countries on the issue,' Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said in a tweet on Friday.

Gallbladder gangrene reported in post-Covid patients

Gallbladder gangrene reported in post-Covid patients

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Doctors claimed it is the first time that cases of gallbladder gangrene have been reported after recovery from COVID-19 infection.

India registers 37,593 new Covid cases, 648 deaths

India registers 37,593 new Covid cases, 648 deaths

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

India logged 37,593 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases increased marginally to 3,22,327, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

Beast Review

Beast Review

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Leave logic behind, sit back and watch Vijay do the impossible, observes Divya Nair.

Covid: May, India's worst month

Covid: May, India's worst month

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

India reported more than 88.82 lakh (8.82 million) coronavirus infections in May alone during the raging second wave of COVID-19, accounting for 31.67 percent of the over 2.8 crore (28 million) cases reported in the country so far and making it the worst month of the pandemic.

Priyanka meets Dilip Kumar

Priyanka meets Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

PeeCee's evening with Yusufsaab and Saira Banu.

Tasnim Mir is first Indian girl ranked BWF No.1 junior

Tasnim Mir is first Indian girl ranked BWF No.1 junior

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The 16-year-old from Gujarat was rewarded for last year's stellar run, which saw her win titles in three junior international tournaments. It enabled her rise three places and take the top position in the BWF junior rankings.

RIL applies for licence to offer mobile telephony services

RIL applies for licence to offer mobile telephony services

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Reliance Industries, which holds pan-India 4G telecom spectrum for data services, has applied for a licence to offer mobile telephony.

Shah Rukh Khan visits Dilip Kumar

Shah Rukh Khan visits Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Two icons in a frame!

Sikh donates land for mosque in Yogi's UP

Sikh donates land for mosque in Yogi's UP

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

'Sukh Pal Singh is not very rich where money is concerned, but his heart is rich.'

'Blaming the pilot is the cheapest thing to do'

'Blaming the pilot is the cheapest thing to do'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Serving pilots question the Kozhikode plane crash report findings.

Spectrum sale to fetch Rs 40,000 cr this fiscal

Spectrum sale to fetch Rs 40,000 cr this fiscal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Despite getting lukewarm response from the earlier two auctions, the government on Monday said it is confident of meeting the revenue target of Rs 40,000 crore (Rs 400 billion) from spectrum sale this fiscal.

Ayodhya verdict: Sunni Waqf Board won't file review petition

Ayodhya verdict: Sunni Waqf Board won't file review petition

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Earlier, board's counsel Zafaryab Jilani had said that he is not satisfied with the verdict.

SP leader Kamaal Farooqi questions Bhatkal's arrest

SP leader Kamaal Farooqi questions Bhatkal's arrest

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Samjawadi Party leader Kamaal Farooqi on Friday kicked up a controversy over the arrest of Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal, asking whether it is based on the grounds of crime or religion.

Farewell, Situbhai. You will be missed

Farewell, Situbhai. You will be missed

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'He was sitting on a sofa in the Aamir Khan Productions office and he just loosened his body a little.' 'Then he delivered the perfect Bhai Thakur.' 'What followed was a spectacular jamming of the craft of acting.'

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 45 days

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 45 days

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The active cases have further reduced to 22,28,724 with a decline of 1,14,428 cases being recorded in the active caseload. It now comprises 8.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 90.80 per cent.

CA Results: How did 5,000 plus students fail?

CA Results: How did 5,000 plus students fail?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Students seek transparency! Want to know the real reason for the revision in the results of the final ICAI-conducted CA exam.

Dilip Kumar hospitalised

Dilip Kumar hospitalised

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Nothing to worry about, say Lilavati Hospital officials.

Covid patients' symptoms persist for a year: Lancet study

Covid patients' symptoms persist for a year: Lancet study

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The research on 1,276 patients from Wuhan, China, shows that around one in three people still experienced shortness of breath after 12 months, while lung impairments persisted in some patients, especially those who had experienced the most severe illness with Covid-19.

Spectrum auction expected in Jan, revenue target at Rs 11k cr

Spectrum auction expected in Jan, revenue target at Rs 11k cr

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The government has set a total revenue target of Rs 40,874.5 crore (Rs 408.74 billion) this fiscal from spectrum, including auction amount, one-time spectrum charge and annual regular licence fee.

Spectrum sale: Govt hopeful of achieving Rs 40,000 cr target

Spectrum sale: Govt hopeful of achieving Rs 40,000 cr target

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

The govt is expected to achieve the revenue target of Rs 40,000 crore from spectrum sale this fiscal, Telecom Secretary M F Farooqui said.

Best of 2017: Picture perfect postcards from India

Best of 2017: Picture perfect postcards from India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

The best of travel photos sent by our readers.

CBI wants to examine Zahida afresh in Shehla murder case

CBI wants to examine Zahida afresh in Shehla murder case

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

As the trial of right to information activist Shehla Masood murder case is underway, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday sought permission from the special court here to examine the main accused Zahida Parvez and co-accused Saba Farooqui in the judicial custody.

Pakistan reports first two deaths due to coronavirus

Pakistan reports first two deaths due to coronavirus

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

On Thursday, maximum new cases were recorded in Balochistan where the number of infected people rose to 76 from 23. Punjab was the next where the number rose from 33 to 78, Dawn reported.