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U19 World Cup: Uday Sharan reveals the secret behind India's dominant run

U19 World Cup: Uday Sharan reveals the secret behind India's dominant run

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The camaraderie in the dressing room has played a significant role in Indian team's dominant run in the U19 World Cup, skipper Uday Sharan said on Thursday and vowed to bring the trophy back home.

Drones spotted near Ambala air base, FIR filed

Drones spotted near Ambala air base, FIR filed

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Reports of unauthorized drones inside the Indian territory surrounding the border have been reported in various parts of the country.

Farmer takes on cybercriminal, recovers lakhs lost in fraud

Farmer takes on cybercriminal, recovers lakhs lost in fraud

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Pawan Kumar Soni, a 55-year-old farmer based in Sri Ganganagar City in Rajasthan, became a victim of a cyber fraud when his 26-year-old son Harsh Vardhan opened a link from a phishing message that flashed on his mobile phone.

Major security breach as Gujarat duo forge Aadhaar, PAN, voter IDs

Major security breach as Gujarat duo forge Aadhaar, PAN, voter IDs

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Two persons were arrested in Surat in Gujarat for allegedly forging documents like Aadhaar and PAN cards as well as voter IDs using a website, in the process posing a serious threat to national security, a police official said on Monday.

Rathore among 7 BJP MPs to contest Rajasthan assembly polls

Rathore among 7 BJP MPs to contest Rajasthan assembly polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Rajsamand MP Diya Kumari and Jaipur Rural MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore are among the seven BJP parliamentarians who will contest the Rajasthan Assembly polls, according to the first list of 41 candidates issued by the party on Monday.

Sidda under fire as viral video shows son giving instructions

Sidda under fire as viral video shows son giving instructions

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Siddaramaiah even said that he would retire from politics if even one instance is presented with proof that he had made money by transferring officials.

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

U-19 World Cup: The young stars who made India proud!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Uday Saharan's India won hearts and held out promise of a bright future for the Fab 15.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 4th straight day

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 4th straight day

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Petrol and diesel prices on Sunday were hiked for the fourth straight day by 35 paise per litre each, pushing pump rates to new record high across the country with states with high incidence of local taxes such as Madhya Pradesh having the costliest fuel. The price of petrol in Delhi rose to its highest-ever level of Rs 109.34 a litre and Rs 115.15 per litre in Mumbai, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. Diesel now costs Rs 98.07 a litre in Delhi and Rs 106.23 in Mumbai.

3 villagers killed as MiG-21 crashes into Rajasthan home

3 villagers killed as MiG-21 crashes into Rajasthan home

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The pilot made all efforts to avert human casualties and crash-landed the plane on the outskirts of a village, Prakash said.

Monsoon eludes Delhi despite rain in surrounding areas

Monsoon eludes Delhi despite rain in surrounding areas

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

It rained in the periphery of Delhi -- Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh and Karnal in Haryana -- but clouds hovered over the national capital, without giving any relief from the heat.

SUPERCUTE! Mumbai's Penguin Triplets

SUPERCUTE! Mumbai's Penguin Triplets

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Sulking UP minister meets Yogi, to continue in his post

Sulking UP minister meets Yogi, to continue in his post

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The meeting came after a letter of Khatik to Union Home Minister Amit Shah offering to quit surfaced on social media.

2 Pak intruders killed along IB in Rajasthan

2 Pak intruders killed along IB in Rajasthan

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The Border Security Force recovered two pistols, Pakistani currency and eight kg heroin, among other things, from the intruders after the incident, they said.

In election year, Rajasthan gets 19 new districts

In election year, Rajasthan gets 19 new districts

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday announced his government's decision to form 19 new districts and three new divisions in the state, earmarking Rs 2,000 crore for development of infrastructure for them.

Severe heat wave grips Delhi, MP; mercury touches 47 degrees C in Nowgong

Severe heat wave grips Delhi, MP; mercury touches 47 degrees C in Nowgong

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

In Delhi, Safdarjung, the base station for the national capital, recorded 44.2 degrees Celsius, while Mungeshpur observatory in northwest Delhi, reported 47.3 degrees Celsius.

Hundreds attend Moosewala's bhog ceremony

Hundreds attend Moosewala's bhog ceremony

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Many people were also carrying posters mentioning 'black day on May 29' and 'Moosewala amar rahe' and demanded 'justice for Moosewala'.

Southwest monsoon to hit Andaman on May 15, early onset over Kerala likely

Southwest monsoon to hit Andaman on May 15, early onset over Kerala likely

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The Southwest Monsoon is set to arrive early with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands expected to receive first seasonal showers on May 15, the weather office said on Thursday.

'Cold Wave May Continue Till Republic Day'

'Cold Wave May Continue Till Republic Day'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

'What we are seeing is some bursts of a cold wave.' 'It comes, troubles you for three-four-five-days and thereafter relaxes for another few days.' 'And then another fresh one (cold wave) comes.'

North India under grip of biting cold, dense fog; 11 hurt in UP accidents

North India under grip of biting cold, dense fog; 11 hurt in UP accidents

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Operations at the Delhi airport remained normal. However, three flights were returned or diverted to the Delhi airport due to bad weather in Chandigarh, Varanasi and Lucknow on Tuesday night.

Gangster killed outside his house in Sikar, man caught in firing also dead

Gangster killed outside his house in Sikar, man caught in firing also dead

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Another man who had gone to meet his daughter studying in a coaching institute there was also hit by bullets and died.

NIA raids in Delhi, 3 states against terrorist-gangster-drug smuggler nexus

NIA raids in Delhi, 3 states against terrorist-gangster-drug smuggler nexus

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Those covered under the raids also included gangsters involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

Kharif crop sowing picks up pace as monsoon moves in

Kharif crop sowing picks up pace as monsoon moves in

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Data from department of agriculture showed that kharif crops had been sown in around 31.56 million hectares till Friday, which was 104.25 per cent more than the same period last year. Acreage of almost all crops was higher than last year.

Diesel crosses Rs 98/ltr in Rajasthan

Diesel crosses Rs 98/ltr in Rajasthan

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Diesel price on Monday went past the Rs 98-a-litre mark in a few places of Rajasthan as a relentless increase in fuel prices took rates to record-high levels. Petrol price was increased by 29 paise per litre and diesel by 26 paise a litre, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The increase - 16th this month - pushed petrol and diesel prices to a fresh all-time high across the country. Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan saw petrol price climb to Rs 105.24 a litre and diesel to Rs 98.08 per litre.

Petrol scores a century in cricket's Mecca, crosses Rs 100 in Mumbai

Petrol scores a century in cricket's Mecca, crosses Rs 100 in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Petrol price on Saturday crossed the Rs 100-a-litre mark in Mumbai after the 15th increase in fuel prices this month. Petrol price was increased by 26 paise per litre and diesel by 28 paise a litre, according to a price notification of State-owned fuel retailers.

Petrol hits record Rs 99.71/litre in Mumbai

Petrol hits record Rs 99.71/litre in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Petrol price inched towards the Rs 100-mark in Mumbai on Tuesday after fuel rates were hiked again. Petrol price was increased by 23 paise per litre and diesel by 25 paise a litre, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The hike - 13th this month - pushed petrol and diesel prices to record-high levels across the country.

Petrol inches towards Rs 100/litre in Mumbai

Petrol inches towards Rs 100/litre in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Petrol price on Friday inched closer to the Rs 100-a-litre mark in Mumbai while diesel crossed the Rs 91 mark after oil companies raised rates again. Petrol price was increased by 19 paise per litre and diesel by 29 paise a litre, according to a price notification by state-owned fuel retailers. The hike -- 11th this month -- pushed petrol and diesel prices to all-time high levels across the country. In Delhi, petrol rates climbed to Rs 93.04 a litre and diesel rose to Rs 83.80.

Petrol crosses Rs 99 in Mumbai after rates hiked again

Petrol crosses Rs 99 in Mumbai after rates hiked again

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Petrol price on Tuesday crossed Rs 99 a litre mark in Mumbai after oil companies raised petrol and diesel rates on surge in international oil prices. Petrol price was increased by 27 paise per litre and diesel by 29 paise, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The hike - tenth this month - pushed petrol and diesel prices to an all-time high across the country. In Delhi, petrol rates climbed to Rs 92.85 a litre and diesel rose to Rs 83.51.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked again

Petrol, diesel prices hiked again

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Petrol and diesel prices on Thursday were hiked by 35 paise per litre each, the second consecutive day of increase that took pump rates across the country to record high levels. The price of petrol in Delhi rose to its highest-ever level of Rs 106.54 a litre and Rs 112.44 per litre in Mumbai, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. In Mumbai, diesel now comes for Rs 103.26 a litre; while in Delhi, it costs Rs 95.27 per litre.

Petrol at all-time high, diesel crosses Rs 100 in some states

Petrol at all-time high, diesel crosses Rs 100 in some states

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Petrol and diesel price soared to an all-time high across the country on Friday after rates were hiked again by 25 paise and 30 paise a litre, respectively. The price of petrol in Delhi rose it its highest ever level of Rs 101.89 a litre and to Rs 107.95 in Mumbai, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. Diesel rates too touched a record high of Rs 90.17 in Delhi and Rs 97.84 in Mumbai.

Petrol price hiked for 14th time in a month, crosses Rs 100 in Thane

Petrol price hiked for 14th time in a month, crosses Rs 100 in Thane

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Petrol price on Thursday crossed the Rs 100-a-litre mark in Thane district of Maharashtra, while it was hovering a tad below that level in Mumbai, after fuel prices were raised again.

Mercury dips; more relief likely as IMD forecasts rains in next few days

Mercury dips; more relief likely as IMD forecasts rains in next few days

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The mercury in Delhi, which recorded its hottest day of the year so far at 45.6 degrees Celsius on Sunday, came down to 42.4 degrees Celsius, according to the India meteorological department.

Petrol, diesel cost 30% more than airline fuel

Petrol, diesel cost 30% more than airline fuel

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Petrol and diesel price on Sunday was hiked again by 35 paise a litre and the auto fuels now cost a third more than the rate at which ATF is sold to airlines. The fourth straight day of 35 paise per litre hike sent petrol and diesel rates to record highs across the country. The price of petrol in Delhi rose to its highest-ever level of Rs 105.84 a litre and Rs 111.77 per litre in Mumbai, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

'I am looking at the lockdown positively'

'I am looking at the lockdown positively'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'We are so busy in our lives, there is never any time.'

Petrol, diesel prices at record high

Petrol, diesel prices at record high

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Petrol and diesel prices across the country soared to all-time high levels on Thursday as rates were hiked again in line with the spurt in international oil prices. Petrol price was increased by 30 paise per litre and diesel by 35 paise a litre, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The price of petrol in Delhi rose to its highest-ever level of Rs 103.24 a litre and to Rs 109.25 per litre in Mumbai, the notification showed.

Monsoon covers entire country after delay of 5 days: IMD

Monsoon covers entire country after delay of 5 days: IMD

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The Southwest Monsoon usually covers the entire country on July 8. The earlier normal date for the monsoon to cover the entire country was July 15.

India sizzles in heatwave, Banda (UP) records 47.4 deg C

India sizzles in heatwave, Banda (UP) records 47.4 deg C

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The mercury breached the 46-degree Celsius mark in several places such as Allahabad (46.8 degrees Celsius) and Jhansi (46.2 degrees Celsius) in Uttar Pradesh; Sports Complex (46.4 degrees Celsius) in Delhi; Ganganagar (46.4 degrees Celsius) in Rajasthan; Nowgong (46.2 degrees Celsius) in Madhya Pradesh; and Maharashtra's Chandrapur (46.4 degrees Celsius).

Man 'stripped' before his children at police station

Man 'stripped' before his children at police station

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

In an another instance of police high-handedness, a man was allegedly forced to strip before his children in a police station in Sri Ganganagar and his minor daughter was put in a lock-up after he was detained in a land dispute case, prompting police to order a probe.

IMD warns heatwave to escalate in next 5 days; orange alert in Maha, Raj, MP

IMD warns heatwave to escalate in next 5 days; orange alert in Maha, Raj, MP

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

According to an IMD forecast issued on Thursday, a heatwave spell will persist over northwest and central India during the next five days and over east India during the next three days.

After fresh hike petrol costliest in Parbhani, diesel costliest in Chittoor

After fresh hike petrol costliest in Parbhani, diesel costliest in Chittoor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Petrol and diesel prices were hiked by 80 paise a litre each on Wednesday, taking the total increase in rates in 16 days to Rs 10 per litre.

Now Hyderabad sees petrol crossing Rs 100/litre

Now Hyderabad sees petrol crossing Rs 100/litre

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Hyderabad on Monday became the second metro city in the country to see petrol price crossing Rs 100 per litre mark after fuel prices were raised yet again. Petrol price was hiked by 29 paise per litre and diesel by 30 paise, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The hike -- 24th in six weeks -- pushed fuel prices across the country to new historic highs. In Delhi, petrol hit an all-time high of Rs 96.41 a litre, while diesel is now priced at Rs 87.28 per litre.