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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.

What's Nirmalaji doing on the high seas?

What's Nirmalaji doing on the high seas?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman undertook a day long review of the Customs activities at Nhava Sheva in Raigad district off the Mumbai coast on November 25.

Railways not to cancel any more passenger trains

Railways not to cancel any more passenger trains

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The Indian Railways has decided to not cancel any more passenger trains to accommodate more freight traffic for coal transport. It will also gradually restore the ones it cancelled recently. The national transporter is of the view that coal supply is now reaching normative levels and does not need any more special measures. "Early data suggests that coal supply has stepped up since the passenger trains were cancelled.

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.

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.

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.

4 dead as ONGC chopper falls into sea off Mumbai coast

4 dead as ONGC chopper falls into sea off Mumbai coast

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

An ONGC helicopter carrying nine persons including two pilots, on Tuesday fell into the sea while attempting to land on a company's rig in the Arabian Sea, the company said, adding that six persons have so far been rescued.

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.

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.

'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.'

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

4 more Rafale aircraft arrive from France

4 more Rafale aircraft arrive from France

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

So far, 14 Rafale jets are operating in the IAF and the number will go up to 18 after the arrival of the new batch.

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.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren slapped with fresh ED summons for Nov 17

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren slapped with fresh ED summons for Nov 17

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The Enforcement Directorate has issued fresh summons to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to appear before it in Ranchi on November 17 for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged illegal mining in the state, official sources said Wednesday.

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.

Congress will win 120 seats in Gujarat, claims Mevani

Congress will win 120 seats in Gujarat, claims Mevani

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Mevani claimed the time has come for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to "retire".

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.

Mahashivratri Celebrations In India

Mahashivratri Celebrations In India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Glimpses of Lord Shiva being worshipped on Mahashivratri.

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.

Suspect in killing of California Sikh family worked for them once

Suspect in killing of California Sikh family worked for them once

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The suspect in the killing of an Indian-origin Sikh family, including an eight-month-old baby girl, had once worked for the family's trucking business and had a longstanding dispute with them that got 'pretty nasty' and culminated in an act of senseless killing, authorities and a relative said.

Come and arrest me, Soren tells ED as agency rejects his plea on summons

Come and arrest me, Soren tells ED as agency rejects his plea on summons

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader had asked the ED to advance the date of appearance to November 16, which has not been agreed to by the agency, they said.

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.

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.

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.

CBI freezes TMC leader Anubrata Mondal's FDs worth Rs 17cr

CBI freezes TMC leader Anubrata Mondal's FDs worth Rs 17cr

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The agency detected the fixed deposits in State Bank of India, Axis Bank and Bank of India during the questioning of several close aides of Mondal and other witnesses during its ongoing probe in the case, they 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.

No relief for B'luru from rain-related woes; CM blames Cong

No relief for B'luru from rain-related woes; CM blames Cong

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Bikers pushing their two-wheelers that were stuck and pedestrians struggling to navigate through knee-deep water was a common sight in some places.

CBI names ex-defence secretary SK Sharma, 4 IAF officers in AgustaWestland charge sheet

CBI names ex-defence secretary SK Sharma, 4 IAF officers in AgustaWestland charge sheet

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a supplementary charge sheet in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland scam against former defence secretary Shashi Kant Sharma and four Indian Air Force personnel, officials said Wednesday.

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.

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.

Tata Nano may ferry Taj hotel guests

Tata Nano may ferry Taj hotel guests

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Tata-promoted Taj Hotels may decide to add the Nano to their line of chauffeur-driven cars used for guest transfers.

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.

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'

Chopper crash: Don't speculate, says IAF amid sabotage speculation

Chopper crash: Don't speculate, says IAF amid sabotage speculation

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'The inquiry would be completed expeditiously & facts brought out. Till then, to respect the dignity of the deceased, uninformed speculation may be avoided.'