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IndiGo clarifies on why it has grounded Airbus A320 Neo aircraft

IndiGo clarifies on why it has grounded Airbus A320 Neo aircraft

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The fresh bout of trouble has forced IndiGo to ground aircraft periodically since July, and on August 20, the number of grounded aircraft touched nine

Take your car on the Scotia Prince to Lanka!

Take your car on the Scotia Prince to Lanka!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

This drive-in, drive-out facility will be on offer for passengers on board Scotia Prince.

May ask for Central 'manpower' to give rest to police: Uddhav

May ask for Central 'manpower' to give rest to police: Uddhav

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'This doesn't mean that Mumbai will be handed over to the army'

Manufacturing sector hits a virtual standstill

Manufacturing sector hits a virtual standstill

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Factories are shutting down owing to a shortage of labour and raw materials, and a lack of logistical support amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic.

Kolkata turns pink for day-night Test

Kolkata turns pink for day-night Test

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Kolkata sheds its white-blue nocturnal hue with pink ball day-night Test.

Schedule, key details of trains that will run from Tuesday

Schedule, key details of trains that will run from Tuesday

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Only asymptomatic passengers with confirmed e-tickets will be allowed in these trains and they will have to report at the station at least 90 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure.

Can Modi dig India out of the COVID hole?

Can Modi dig India out of the COVID hole?

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'A balanced head plus heart approach would be a full opening up of the economy including manufacturing and internal travel in the country but excluding COVID-19 hotspots,' recommends Jaimini Bhagwati.

What will open up in Kolkata after lockdown

What will open up in Kolkata after lockdown

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The state has decided that from Monday it will allow the plying of private buses along with the opening of electronics, stationery, tea stalls, and paint and hardware stores, reports Avishek Rakshit

MHA asks NIA to initiate probe against Davinder Singh

MHA asks NIA to initiate probe against Davinder Singh

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The formal notification of handing over the case to the NIA is expected to be issued by the ministry soon, an official privy to the development said.

1 dead, 12 missing as boat capsizes in West Bengal

1 dead, 12 missing as boat capsizes in West Bengal

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Alleging that the administration delayed in initiating the rescue operation, a group of people from Shantipur set afire several boats, trawlers and launches anchored on the river bank on Sunday

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

On December 10, Kissinger began to encourage the Chinese to take action against India: 'If the People's Republic were to consider the situation on the Indian subcontinent a threat to security, and if it took measures to protect its security, the US would oppose efforts of others to interfere with the People's Republic.' On the 50th anniversary of India's greatest military victory, Claude Arpi recalls how the US suggested that China intervene militarily on Pakistan's side.

Guptas spend Rs 54,000 to clean up wedding venue in Uttarakhand

Guptas spend Rs 54,000 to clean up wedding venue in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

A PIL was filed stating the extensive wedding preparations of Suryakant -- son of Ajay Gupta -- and that of Atul Gupta's son Shashank was damaging the environment.

Railways begins services of 200 special trains

Railways begins services of 200 special trains

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The first such train left Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj station for Varanasi at 12.10 am. The Northern Railway bore 60 per cent of the traffic of these trains with 118 running over its network, including 100 either terminating or originating from the zone, and nine others passing through it.

Four killed in Maoist attack in Jharkhand

Four killed in Maoist attack in Jharkhand

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Four persons, including three policemen, were killed and six others injured when Maoists fired on a transit van ferrying prisoners and a police escort car to free their cadres in this town on Friday.

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

Air India: Will JRD Tata's Legend Return?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

J R D Tata and Air India... Mrigank Warrier explores one of India's eternal love stories.

Rahul wrong, lockdown is India's success, retorts BJP

Rahul wrong, lockdown is India's success, retorts BJP

Rediff.com26 May 2020

BJP leader and Union minister Prakash Javadekar said the Modi government's decision to impose the lockdown has ensured that India suffered much less than countries like the United States, France and Spain.

Golfer Lahiri using coronavirus shutdown to reset his game

Golfer Lahiri using coronavirus shutdown to reset his game

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

India's Anirban Lahiri has struggled with his game over the past 18 months on the PGA Tour and the 32-year-old says golf's shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic has given him the opportunity to reset. Lahiri finished 178th on the FedExCup points list at the end of last season and needed to regain his Tour card through the Korn Ferry Tour Finals, which serves as an avenue to earn membership of the lucrative US based circuit.

'Fully prepared': IAF showcases readiness near China border

'Fully prepared': IAF showcases readiness near China border

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The entire base is seeing a flurry of activity and is playing a crucial role in enhancing the combat preparedness of the country along the China border.

Govt to rope in ex-IAF officers to probe Kozhikode crash

Govt to rope in ex-IAF officers to probe Kozhikode crash

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Along with IAF officials, the AAIB will also reach out to experienced private sector executives, meteorologists, and aviation psychologists to be part of the probe.

Migrants pelt stones on MP-Maha border

Migrants pelt stones on MP-Maha border

Rediff.com14 May 2020

A large number of migrants were waiting for food and transport on MP-Maharashtra border for hours.

Amit Shah tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to hospital

Amit Shah tests positive for COVID-19, admitted to hospital

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

'My health is fine but I am getting admitted to hospital on advice of doctors,' tweeted Shah after testing positive for COVID-19.

Govt says 1,340 'Made in India' ventilators delivered to states

Govt says 1,340 'Made in India' ventilators delivered to states

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The prominent recipients include Maharashtra (275), Delhi (275), Gujarat (175), Bihar (100), Karnataka (90), Rajasthan (75).

Countries begin to seal off UK amid new Covid surge

Countries begin to seal off UK amid new Covid surge

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The new variant is said to be 70 per cent more transmissible, though health experts say there is no evidence that it is more deadly or would react differently to vaccines.

Maha imposes prohibitory orders to ensure social distancing

Maha imposes prohibitory orders to ensure social distancing

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Making the announcement, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said the measure was being taken in urban areas across the state from Monday to ensure social distancing.

Govt asks states to set up relief camps for, give food to migrants

Govt asks states to set up relief camps for, give food to migrants

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

With lakhs of these workers stranded on highways and inter-state bus terminus, the government stepped in and asked states and union territories to immediately set up relief camps for migrant workers and others who are returning to their home states or trying to do so during the nationwide lockdown period.

PHOTOS: Thousands of migrants throng to take buses back home

PHOTOS: Thousands of migrants throng to take buses back home

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Officials of the Transport Department, bus drivers and conductors were contacted on Friday night to help the people who were stranded in Noida, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahar and Aligarh, among other places, he said.

UP cops denied food, water to Mukhtar during transfer: Brother

UP cops denied food, water to Mukhtar during transfer: Brother

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's brother alleged on Wednesday that inhuman treatment was given to him while being transferred to Banda jail from Punjab, saying it could have been better had he been shot dead at a road crossing.

Delhi govt 'ready' for litmus test of odd-even scheme today

Delhi govt 'ready' for litmus test of odd-even scheme today

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

More people are expected to hit the roads after celebrating the New Year and an extended weekend.

Pix: Have you seen India's first rail coach?

Pix: Have you seen India's first rail coach?

Rediff.com24 May 2018

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com brings you some fascinating facts and photographs from India's first international rail exhibition.

Maharashtra's Covid curbs: What is allowed/not allowed

Maharashtra's Covid curbs: What is allowed/not allowed

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

The weekend lockdown will start from 8 pm on Fridays and last till 7 am on Mondays. Besides, prohibitory orders will be in force during daytime on weekdays, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said in a statement.

Alwar killing: 2 held; minister says lack manpower to prevent every incident

Alwar killing: 2 held; minister says lack manpower to prevent every incident

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The incident, which came months after the lynching of dairy farmer Pehlu Khan by suspected cow vigilantes in Alwar, has triggered an outrage.

India's Covid fatality rate at 1.93%, recovery rate at 72%

India's Covid fatality rate at 1.93%, recovery rate at 72%

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

'The USA crossed 50,000 deaths in 23 days, Brazil in 95 days and Mexico in 141 days. India took 156 days to reach this national figure'

Tenet review

Tenet review

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Tenet is both incredibly obfuscating and feverishly magnificent, says Sukanya Verma.

'I felt there were more than ten terrorists'

'I felt there were more than ten terrorists'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Since I felt there could be more, I had told the local authorities to screen every hostage carefully, since we felt that some could have been staying as guests.'

PIX: Hardik Pandya gets engaged!!!

PIX: Hardik Pandya gets engaged!!!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Hardik Pandya spent the New Year eve with his rumoured girlfriend Natasa Stankovic

Ladakh standoff: India ups troop strength to combat China's 5,000

Ladakh standoff: India ups troop strength to combat China's 5,000

Rediff.com25 May 2020

At present, the Chinese Army has diverted its troops carrying out a massive exercise on their side of the LAC and deployed them at short notice across the Line of Actual Control in the areas under the Indian Army's 81 and 114 Brigades deployed to counter the Chinese assertions from Daulat Beg Oldie and adjoining areas.

Kem Cho Trump! Ahmedabad all set to welcome US Prez

Kem Cho Trump! Ahmedabad all set to welcome US Prez

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Here's how Ahmedabad is decked up to welcome Mr and Mrs Trump.

2 Muslim youths thrashed, paraded by cow protection group in UP

2 Muslim youths thrashed, paraded by cow protection group in UP

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The head of the cow vigilante group was arrested and the two youth were booked under the UP Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, and taken into custody.

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'Air Superiority that we held from the Second Day of Operation 'Cactus Lily' helped our Armed Forces to speed up operation 'Jackpot' to seize East Pakistan and force Gen Niazi and the Pakistani Army to lay down their arms on 16 December.'

Despite multiple Covid deaths, UP villages in denial

Despite multiple Covid deaths, UP villages in denial

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Hardly anyone wears a mask and most brush off concerns over a pandemic. It is not just scepticism over the existence of the pandemic. A common refrain across villages is the fear of vaccines, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.