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Auraiya road accident: 1 more migrant dies, toll 26

Auraiya road accident: 1 more migrant dies, toll 26

Rediff.com17 May 2020

24 migrant workers were declared dead on Saturday early morning when a trailer truck carrying sacks of lime along with people rammed into the back of a stationary truck with many migrant workers sitting in it near a roadside eatery on the national highway in Auraiya.

How will Chidambaram spend his days in Tihar

How will Chidambaram spend his days in Tihar

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Like other inmates, he will also have access to the prison's library and can watch television for a specified period.

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Sorry, folks, the Samosa Is Not Indian

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Where paneer came to India from... How sambar got its name... Gulab jamun does not have Indian roots...

Chopper scam: SC to hear PIL next week on FIR against Sonia, Manmohan

Chopper scam: SC to hear PIL next week on FIR against Sonia, Manmohan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Lawyer ML Sharma has petitioned the Supreme Court for FIRs against the Congress leaders, who have been named in documents annexed to an Italian court in the VVIP chopper deal.

Gender equality? Nah, women in India earn 18.8% less than men

Gender equality? Nah, women in India earn 18.8% less than men

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The number of women found in highest-paying industries is lacking.

Narrow escape for Leicester's Gray

Narrow escape for Leicester's Gray

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Leicester City's Demarai Gray dodged death after almost walking into the tail rotor blades of a helicopter prior to Sunday's Professional Footballers' Association Awards.

COVID-19: CAPFs witness spike; CRPF HQ sealed

COVID-19: CAPFs witness spike; CRPF HQ sealed

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Officials working in the building will not be allowed inside the premises from Sunday.

Cyclone 'Kyarr' intensifies; causes heavy rain in K'taka, Goa

Cyclone 'Kyarr' intensifies; causes heavy rain in K'taka, Goa

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Isolated heavy rainfall is also very likely over north Konkan region during the same period, it said.

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

'How long will you live fearing this virus?'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'These reports of cases being very low in other states, is it true? Are the numbers believable?'

Imported raw material scarcity hits FMCG firms

Imported raw material scarcity hits FMCG firms

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Industry officials say the crunch has not only affected manufacturing of edibles but even of items like nozzle pumps and other goods used in packaging.

FAQ: All about the VVIP helicopter scam

FAQ: All about the VVIP helicopter scam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

A Rs 36 billion deal for helicopters to ferry VVIPs that ran into rough weather ... A controversy that now threatens to park itself at the doorsteps of the Congress party... Nitin Gokhale, NDTV's Security & Strategic Affairs Editor, tells us what the controversy is all about.

IndiGo plane's engine fails during taxiing at Patna airport

IndiGo plane's engine fails during taxiing at Patna airport

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

When contacted, an IndiGo spokesperson said the flight 6E-508 was "involved in a low speed reject due to suspected engine stall".

Rain halts relief operations in Uttarakhand

Rain halts relief operations in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

Fresh spell of rains on Sunday halted helicopter operations to ferry rations to remote Uttarakhand districts reeling under shortage of foodgrains even as wet weather put brakes on the task of cremation of bodies in Kedarnath. The Badrinath highway was also closed for three hours due to incessant rains leaving 500 vehicles, including many carrying relief, stranded. The highway was later opened for traffic.

How the Bogibeel Bridge will help the army

How the Bogibeel Bridge will help the army

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

In the event of a Chinese attack on Arunachal, troops and equipment from mainland India will travel on the existing south bank railway till Bogibeel, cross the Brahmaputra on the new bridge and then head further east on the Strategic Rail-Road Link, once it is ready.

Income Tax department eyes foreign gold buyers

Income Tax department eyes foreign gold buyers

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The duty, which is charged at the rate of 10 per cent, is payable in currency of the nation where the gold was bought.

'I'm now more inclined to forgive Savarkar for begging the Brits to let him out'

'I'm now more inclined to forgive Savarkar for begging the Brits to let him out'

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Because the Andaman Islands are gorgeous!

3 killed, over 1,000 trees uprooted as Cyclone Nivar hits TN

3 killed, over 1,000 trees uprooted as Cyclone Nivar hits TN

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Subsequently, Nivar weakened into a cyclonic storm and further into a deep depression, centered about 50 km west-southwest of Tirupati at 1430 hrs, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said. According to IMD, it is to weaken into a depression during the next six hours.

'Arrested J-K DSP took Rs 12 lakh to help terrorists'

'Arrested J-K DSP took Rs 12 lakh to help terrorists'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

During questioning it emerged that Singh had taken them to Jammu in 2019 also, the officials said.

Why Michel's extradition was important

Why Michel's extradition was important

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Michel may prove to be the missing link in the money trail in the alleged multi-crore scam being probed by the CBI.

Will India consider buying V-22 Ospreys for its VVIPs?

Will India consider buying V-22 Ospreys for its VVIPs?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

After India scrapped a contract for procuring VVIP choppers from AgustaWestland, American firm Textron on Friday said it is ready to offer its unique V-22 Osprey helicopter to India for ferrying its dignitaries.

PHOTOS: Rare 'Super Blue Blood Moon' seen across the globe

PHOTOS: Rare 'Super Blue Blood Moon' seen across the globe

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

In Asia, the last Blue Moon and a total lunar eclipse happened 35 years ago on December 30, 1982.

1 injured after vehicles in Pranab Mukherjee's convoy collide

1 injured after vehicles in Pranab Mukherjee's convoy collide

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Four vehicles in President Pranab Mukherjee's convoy collided while moving from Stockholm to Uppsala University.

Shah 'peddled lies', 'hungry for votes' amid pandemic: TMC

Shah 'peddled lies', 'hungry for votes' amid pandemic: TMC

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Shah attacked Banerjee over the alleged culture of political violence in the state, saying the only industry that was flourishing in Bengal was that of "crude bombs and illegal weapons".

'New UP order will target Dalits, Muslims, Opposition'

'New UP order will target Dalits, Muslims, Opposition'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'This is against the Constitution and we will oppose it tooth and nail.'

IAF airlifts 425 stranded passengers between Leh, Jammu

IAF airlifts 425 stranded passengers between Leh, Jammu

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

An IL-76 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force was pressed into service to ferry the stranded passengers mostly hailing from Leh and Kargil districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Unlock 1: Lockdown in containment zones till June 30

Unlock 1: Lockdown in containment zones till June 30

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Termed 'Unlock 1', the Centre on Saturday issued fresh guidelines relaxing the nationwide lockdown, the fourth phase of which ends on May 31.

World champ Saksham among 5 powerlifters killed in road accident, drunk driving suspected

World champ Saksham among 5 powerlifters killed in road accident, drunk driving suspected

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

According to Delhi Police, the incident occurred at around 3 am on Sunday.

Naxal attack: IAF deployed five rescue choppers

Naxal attack: IAF deployed five rescue choppers

Rediff.com26 May 2013

The IAF deployed five helicopters to evacuate casualties of the naxal attack on a Congress party function in Sukma district in Chhattisgarh and ferried 11 critically-injured persons to Raipur for treatment.

Travel: 5 great places to take a break

Travel: 5 great places to take a break

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

For those seeking refuge from the clock-work schedules of city life.

Back home, migrant workers stare at uncertain future

Back home, migrant workers stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Migrants are no longer sure if they would be able to live by Modi's mantra of "Jaan Bhi Jahaan Bhi".

WB: Violence after Amit Shah's rally, HM asks Mamata to take action

WB: Violence after Amit Shah's rally, HM asks Mamata to take action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The home minister called up the chief minister to express serious concern over the reports of large-scale violence.

Coronavirus panic hits tourism in Kathmandu

Coronavirus panic hits tourism in Kathmandu

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'Fear of this virus has created havoc. No one want to take risks by visiting.'

Maoists training cadres to shoot down helicopters?

Maoists training cadres to shoot down helicopters?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Documents seized by security forces in Maoist-hit Koraput district reveal that the rebels appear to have started training cadres to gun down helicopters used in ferrying security personnel for counter-insurgency operations.

Kumbh pilgrims face tough time due to nationwide strike

Kumbh pilgrims face tough time due to nationwide strike

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Pilgrims at the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela in Allahabad faced a tough time on Wednesday due to the nationwide strike called by central trade unions which has brought movement of Uttar Pradesh roadways buses to a standstill.

Our families need us in this tough time, say migrants

Our families need us in this tough time, say migrants

Rediff.com19 May 2020

"I have only Rs 200 left with me. I have not even got the refund for the cancelled ticket. We don't have agricultural land back home. I know it will be hard there, but I will be with my family. I am happy having 'roti and chutney' with them," says Jitendra Mahto, a migrant.

Indo-Japan meeting on bullet train next month

Indo-Japan meeting on bullet train next month

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The proposed bullet train will run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

India, Sri Lanka to restore sea link

India, Sri Lanka to restore sea link

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

How quadricycles can revolutionise public transport

How quadricycles can revolutionise public transport

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Despite concerns about their safety and environment-friendliness, these vehicles could change the country's transport economy.

No linen, bring food, arrive 90 min early: New Railway rules

No linen, bring food, arrive 90 min early: New Railway rules

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'No linen, blankets and curtains shall be provided inside the train. Passengers are advised to carry their own linen,' an order by the Railways said. The order also said that there would be no provision of 'tatkal' and 'premium tatkal' accommodation and there will be very few stoppages during the journey.

India's first 'floating ATM' launched

India's first 'floating ATM' launched

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

The State Bank of India on Monday launched a state-of-the-art 'floating ATM,' said to be the first in the country.\n\n\n\n