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Thousands of migrant workers reach home by special trains

Thousands of migrant workers reach home by special trains

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The migrants were ferried to their villages in sanitised buses arranged by the Jharkhand government to take them home after preliminary medical screening at the station, officials said.

Tenet review

Tenet review

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

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

Chennai rains: 400 more rescued, flown to Delhi, Hyderabad

Chennai rains: 400 more rescued, flown to Delhi, Hyderabad

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Defence aircraft as also a couple of civilian ones ferried people to Delhi and Hyderabad since morning even as the Indian air Force flew sorties to bring more people to the naval base that has played a critical role in the overall operations.

French club Nantes pay final tribute to deceased Sala

French club Nantes pay final tribute to deceased Sala

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Sala, 28, had been flying from Nantes in western France to Wales on Jan. 21 to make his debut for Premier League team Cardiff City when the single-engined Piper Malibu aircraft disappeared over the sea.

Daily Covid recoveries surpass new cases for 6 days

Daily Covid recoveries surpass new cases for 6 days

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

A total 87,374 people have recuperated in a span of 24 hours in the country, while the number of new confirmed cases reported is 86,508, according to the data updated at 8 am.

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.

Much awaited getaway from the lockdown

Much awaited getaway from the lockdown

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'Hope your weekend is less strenuous than ours,' says Kishore Singh.

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.

No delay in delivery of Rafale jets to India: France

No delay in delivery of Rafale jets to India: France

Rediff.com24 May 2020

The IAF has been maintaining that the Rafale jets would significantly enhance its combat capability.

Not seen Delhi in nearly 3 months!

Not seen Delhi in nearly 3 months!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'Barriers have come across roads marking the end of Noida, the start of Gurgaon, the hard borders allowing no passage -- at least by day,' observes Kishore Singh.

'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.'

Suspended J-K DSP Davinder Singh sent to custody till Apr 10

Suspended J-K DSP Davinder Singh sent to custody till Apr 10

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The court also extended the custody of Iqbal, Mushtaq and Mir till April 10 on a plea by the police. The Delhi Police said that the accused were required to be interrogated further to identify the other persons involved. "The custody was required to ascertain the identity of other handlers," the police told the court.

Hundreds of migrants gather near Mumbai's Bandra station to go home

Hundreds of migrants gather near Mumbai's Bandra station to go home

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The Western Railway in a statement later said a Shramik Special train was scheduled for Purnia from the Bandra Terminus in which passengers registered with the state authorities were to travel. However, many people, who were not registered and not called by the state authorities, gathered on a road and a bridge near the station, it said.

Shramik trains: Railway says don't need nod from destination states

Shramik trains: Railway says don't need nod from destination states

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Railway spokesperson Rajesh Dutt Bajpai on Tuesday said, "Consent of terminating state not necessary to run Shramik Special trains". He further said, "After the new SoP, the implication is that no consent of the receiving state is mandatory".

'Migration of workers should be over in 2-3 days': NDRF chief

'Migration of workers should be over in 2-3 days': NDRF chief

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'We expect the movements to come down to a trickle or even to stop at all these places,' says NDRF DG Satya Pradhan.

For migrant workers, lockdown stress has overtaken COVID-19 fear

For migrant workers, lockdown stress has overtaken COVID-19 fear

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'I am jobless and don't have savings to sustain. Better I go home and do farming. If I am lucky, I will survive'

#AroundMumbai: Elephanta Caves

#AroundMumbai: Elephanta Caves

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The popular island just off the coast of Mumbai has a lot more to offer than you know.

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.

K'taka stops trains for migrants after CM meets builders

K'taka stops trains for migrants after CM meets builders

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Several migrants in Bengaluru were desperate to return home as they were out of job and money.

Raipur: 2 jawans killed in IED explosion by Naxals

Raipur: 2 jawans killed in IED explosion by Naxals

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The IED blast damaged the front portion of the bus, which was carrying a squad of at least 30 jawans.

How India will open up: Places of worship, malls, local flights

How India will open up: Places of worship, malls, local flights

Rediff.com1 May 2020

PM to take a call on reopening places of worship on Saturday; state governments empowered to take a call on malls and wedding halls; domestic flights expected to resume on May 18, with Air India being first off the blocks.

PIX: Meet Shweta Tiwari's adorable son

PIX: Meet Shweta Tiwari's adorable son

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

The cutest pictures you will see this week!

2.5 mn acres on fire: Australia's worst bushfires

2.5 mn acres on fire: Australia's worst bushfires

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Bushfires across Australia's most populated state of New South Wales have killed six people and ravaged more than 250,000 acres of land. States of emergency have been declared in Queensland and New South Wales as arid weather and strong winds continue to create catastrophic fire conditions, which according to New South Wales state emergency services minister David Elliott "could be the most dangerous bushfire week this nation has ever seen." These pictures capture the dramatic scenes.

At least 12 dead, around 30 missing in AP boat mishap

At least 12 dead, around 30 missing in AP boat mishap

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for bereaved families.

'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.'

PNB is at it again! Buys 3 Audi cars for top management

PNB is at it again! Buys 3 Audi cars for top management

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

PNB took the delivery of these high-end luxury cars worth approximately Rs 1.34 crore last month, unmindful of the coronavirus outbreak, subsequent nation-wide lockdown and its crippling effect on the financial sector as well as the economy. The annual depreciation on this purchase will be around about Rs 20 lakh.

Photos! Welcome to the Moschino circus

Photos! Welcome to the Moschino circus

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Designer Jeremy Scott brought the circus to the ramp.

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.

'RPO is for the enlightened'

'RPO is for the enlightened'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

In comes recruitment process outsourcing, or RPO. Shambhavi Chauhan spoke with Robert McNabb, executive vice-president, Korn/Ferry International, and CEO, Futurestep (an RPO firm under Korn/Ferry), on the changing HR scenario. Edited excerpts:

'I don't want to go back ever to Sri Lanka'

'I don't want to go back ever to Sri Lanka'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

A central team wants to know if Sri Lankan Tamils want to return to their country.

Surefire ways to waste a Sunday

Surefire ways to waste a Sunday

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

My son, lolling in front of the television, says, 'You have had yourself a Sunday break, Dad, won't you cook us something nice for dinner?'

Amul, Santoor, Castrol join election frenzy

Amul, Santoor, Castrol join election frenzy

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Brands are turning up the pitch on voter participation, targeting millennial consumers.

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The J&K police's 81 medals are the maximum awarded to any police force this year, followed by the CRPF's 55.

Mumbaikars hit as BEST buses go off roads for 16 hrs

Mumbaikars hit as BEST buses go off roads for 16 hrs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The BEST workers' union went on strike to press for their demands, including timely payment of salaries.

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.

'I take COVID-19 patients to hospitals'

'I take COVID-19 patients to hospitals'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'My biggest fear is if I get infected will I get admission in a good hospital and how much money will the hospital charge for my treatment.'

Rain-hit Chennai airport resumes technical flights

Rain-hit Chennai airport resumes technical flights

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

A total 34 aircraft of various airlines were stranded at the airport due to the flooding caused by torrential rains.

New Zealanders expected to pack MCG for rare Boxing Day Test

New Zealanders expected to pack MCG for rare Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Officials said they were projecting a crowd in excess of 78,000 on the opening day of the traditional Boxing Day fixture, the largest attendance at the ground for a non-Ashes Test.

Priyanka spars with Yogi over buses for migrants

Priyanka spars with Yogi over buses for migrants

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's office on Tuesday said the Uttar Pradesh government has demanded that the 1,000 buses the party wants to ply for ferrying migrant labourers back to the state be handed over in Lucknow on Tuesday morning and alleged that the move is politically motivated. It also alleged that the demand shows that the UP government lacks the intention to help those stranded at the state's borders.

PM CARES allocates Rs 3,100 cr for ventilators, migrants and vaccine

PM CARES allocates Rs 3,100 cr for ventilators, migrants and vaccine

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Rs 2,000 crore will be earmarked for the purchase of ventilators and Rs 1,000 crore for care of migrant labourers