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Sonali Phogat's drink was spiked by her aides: Police

Sonali Phogat's drink was spiked by her aides: Police

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sonali Phogat was drugged at a party by her two associates who have been now named as accused in the case related to her 'murder', Goa Police said on Friday.

PHOTOS: IAF's Chinook begins operations in Siachen

PHOTOS: IAF's Chinook begins operations in Siachen

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The chopper was inducted into service in March last year.

Review: Bholaa Is Quite A Trip

Review: Bholaa Is Quite A Trip

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The real scene stealer of Ajay-Tabu's Fury Road is Deepak 'Deadly' Dobriyal, applauds Sukanya Verma.

'Reports of threat to IPL in Mumbai are baseless'

'Reports of threat to IPL in Mumbai are baseless'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Mumbai Police was geared up to ensure full security for the IPL, a police release said earlier in the day.

Cyclone 'Sitrang' likely to be formed by October 24

Cyclone 'Sitrang' likely to be formed by October 24

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The weather system moved west-northwestward and concentrated into a depression on Saturday at 8.30am, close to west of Andaman Islands, the bulletin said.

Scotia Prince, India's 1st super luxury ferry

Scotia Prince, India's 1st super luxury ferry

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

In its inaugural cruise, Scotia Prince sailed from Tuticorin in Chennai to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka on Monday.

ED summons J'khand CM Hemant Soren in money laundering case

ED summons J'khand CM Hemant Soren in money laundering case

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The agency wants to question and record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Russia's Ukraine War May Impact ISRO

Russia's Ukraine War May Impact ISRO

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Lack of access to the cosmonaut training programmes would also be a hindrance for ISRO's planned manned missions, explains Devangshu Datta.

India to lift ban on Italian firm linked to VVIP chopper scam

India to lift ban on Italian firm linked to VVIP chopper scam

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Government sources told ANI on Sunday that the ban has been lifted in dealings with the company with conditions. As per the decision, the investigation against the company by the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate would continue.

Search launched to flush out 4 Lashkar terrorists hiding in Jammu region

Search launched to flush out 4 Lashkar terrorists hiding in Jammu region

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The security forces unearthed this information while interrogating the members of the twin modules busted by the police in Rajouri recently.

When Bollywood Travelled To Pakistan

When Bollywood Travelled To Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

India and Pakistan's tumultuous relationship is fodder for drama in many Bollywood movies. Be it Partition, war, jingoism or aman ki asha, there is a movie for every theme and timeline.

SpiceJet flyers walk on Delhi airport tarmac post 45-min wait for bus

SpiceJet flyers walk on Delhi airport tarmac post 45-min wait for bus

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Passengers are not allowed to walk on the Delhi airport's tarmac area as it is a security risk. There is a demarcated path on the tarmac for vehicles only.

Key bridge linking Crimea to Russia hit by huge explosion

Key bridge linking Crimea to Russia hit by huge explosion

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The 19-kilometre (11.8 miles) bridge, which runs across the Kerch Strait and connects Crimea with mainland Russia, consists of a railway and vehicle sections.

Russian Oil: India Ignores US Sanctions

Russian Oil: India Ignores US Sanctions

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

What is more surprising is that a surge in Russian oil supplies has come after the G7 imposed stringent sanctions on Moscow.

WB govt to bear full cost of migrants returning home by trains

WB govt to bear full cost of migrants returning home by trains

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Banerjee said on Thursday that her government made arrangements for 105 more trains to bring back people stuck in different parts of the country amid claims by opposition parties that the state was not eager to ferry home stranded labourers and pilgrims.

COVID-19: Liverpool urge fans to celebrate safely amid fears

COVID-19: Liverpool urge fans to celebrate safely amid fears

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'Our city is still in a public health crisis and this behaviour is wholly unacceptable'

'Saw people hanging on to bridge and later fall into water'

'Saw people hanging on to bridge and later fall into water'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

'I saw people hanging on to the bridge and later falling into the water as their grip loosened and they slipped into the water.'

Mahashivratri Celebrations In India

Mahashivratri Celebrations In India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Glimpses of Lord Shiva being worshipped on Mahashivratri.

Modi flags off Kerala's 1st Vande Bharat train, launches Kochi Water Metro

Modi flags off Kerala's 1st Vande Bharat train, launches Kochi Water Metro

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor were also present with the PM as he interacted with the students inside the train.

Will Dhanpur elect the next CM of Tripura once again?

Will Dhanpur elect the next CM of Tripura once again?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

In a four-cornered fight, the real battle is between Union minister Pratima Bhoumik and CPM's Kaushik Chanda.

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday joined around 500 world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and royals from across the world, at Westminster Abbey for a sombre ceremony to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch.

WB asks Railways not to send Shramik trains till May 26

WB asks Railways not to send Shramik trains till May 26

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The letter from West Bengal Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha to Chairman of Railway board V K Yadav dated May 22, stated that the state has been severely impacted by Super Cyclone Amphan on May 20-21 which caused extensive damage to the infrastructure.

Cyclone Sitrang brings rain, dampens Diwali cheer in Bengal

Cyclone Sitrang brings rain, dampens Diwali cheer in Bengal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

The southern districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, woke up to light rain and an overcast sky on Monday as cyclone 'Sitrang' moved towards north Bay of Bengal, raising the likelihood of a downpour during the day and threatening to dampen Diwali festivities.

Women's Day: 6 Solo Trips For Ladies

Women's Day: 6 Solo Trips For Ladies

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Looking for an adventure escape or a soulful vacay? Here's our guide for your next solo travel jaunt.

UP, Uttarakhand, Goa voters get their fingers inked

UP, Uttarakhand, Goa voters get their fingers inked

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

While assembly polls in Goa and Uttarakhand were completed in a single phase, for Uttar Pradesh, Monday was the second of a seven-phase election.

Helicopter carrying pilgrims to Kedarnath crashes, 7 dead

Helicopter carrying pilgrims to Kedarnath crashes, 7 dead

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A helicopter carrying pilgrims from Guptkashi to Kedarnath crashed on Tuesday amid poor visibility and seven people on board are feared dead.

1,074 Shramik trains so far; UP allows most migrants to return

1,074 Shramik trains so far; UP allows most migrants to return

Rediff.com16 May 2020

During the last three days, more than 2 lakh persons have been transported per day. In days to come, it is expected to be scaled up to 3 lakh passengers per day, the Railways said.

Schools, govt offices in Delhi to reopen from Nov 29 as air quality 'improves'

Schools, govt offices in Delhi to reopen from Nov 29 as air quality 'improves'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

In view of an 'improvement' in the air quality, the Delhi government has decided to resume physical classes in schools, colleges and other educational institutions and reopen government offices from November 29, environment minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday.

Only 4 Shramik trains took over 72 hrs to reach: Railways

Only 4 Shramik trains took over 72 hrs to reach: Railways

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The clarifications came amid criticism over delays that the migrant trains were getting 'lost' before reaching their destinations. Till May 28, Yadav said, 3,840 Shramik Specials operated ferrying a total of 52 lakh passengers.

At 9.2%, India leads in salary growth for 2020 but there's a catch

At 9.2%, India leads in salary growth for 2020 but there's a catch

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

According to Korn Ferry Global Salary Forecast, India's salary growth for 2020 stood at 9.2 per cent. down from 10 per cent last year, while real-wage after adjusting inflation may remain constant at 5 per cent in 2020.

Air India's CEO choice leaves many questions

Air India's CEO choice leaves many questions

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Tata group has begun its second innings with Air India from a war zone. Being first up in Operation Ganga to evacuate Indian nationals from Ukraine, the salt-to-software conglomerate has faced a real war. But the fire-fighting that the group experienced in appointing a chief executive officer (CEO) for the airline that it acquired from the government in a Rs 18,000-crore deal recently may have felt no less.

Kerala couple braves flood, sails in cooking vessel to get hitched

Kerala couple braves flood, sails in cooking vessel to get hitched

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Entering wedlock in a flooded hall at Thalavady in Alappuzha adjacent to a nearby temple, where they were scheduled to get married initially and which too was filled with water, the couple were joined by a very limited number of relatives.

Delhi extends ban on construction, demolition works till further orders

Delhi extends ban on construction, demolition works till further orders

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the ban on construction and demolition activities in Delhi will continue till further orders in view of the high air pollution levels.

Hizb chief's son, Bitta Karate's wife among 4 employees sacked by JK admin

Hizb chief's son, Bitta Karate's wife among 4 employees sacked by JK admin

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Syed Abdul Mueed is the third son of the Hizb chief to have been sacked from the government job.

Cyclone over Bay of Bengal to impact Sunderbans, heavy rain forecast for WB

Cyclone over Bay of Bengal to impact Sunderbans, heavy rain forecast for WB

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The deep depression over central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Sunday evening and after changing course in a northeastward direction from northwest.

Why migrants prefer trucks over Shramik trains to return home

Why migrants prefer trucks over Shramik trains to return home

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The migrants said that they prefer trucks and tempos to go back to their native places as the trucks drop them close to their villages, while buses drop them only till the state border, from where they have to find another mode of transport to reach home.

Jogi Review

Jogi Review

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Jogi is a slice of current history, and unlike another recent film that does not need to be named, never resorts to sensationalism. Reminiscent of Schindler's List in spirit, it is the story of good overcoming evil, which is what keeps hope alive in dark times, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Suburban trains for all likely by early January: Minister

Suburban trains for all likely by early January: Minister

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The suburban network, called Mumbai's lifeline, use to ferry over 70 lakh commuters daily before the coronavirus outbreak.

Now, 1,700 passengers, 3 stops for Shramik trains

Now, 1,700 passengers, 3 stops for Shramik trains

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Bihar has accepted the most workers back with 100 trains, West Bengal has given nod to two, while eight more trains are in the pipeline.

How many biryanis were ordered a minute?

How many biryanis were ordered a minute?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

In 2021, India ordered 115 biryanis per minute, or 2 biryanis per second, says Swiggy.