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500-bed ITBP Covid centre to be reopened in Delhi

500-bed ITBP Covid centre to be reopened in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Indo-Tibetan Border Police director general S S Deswal said that the force is putting together the manpower for the facility that was first operationalised in June-July last year when COVID-19 cases in Delhi were witnessing a steep rise.

Smog chokes Delhi; worst post-Diwali AQI in 5 yrs

Smog chokes Delhi; worst post-Diwali AQI in 5 yrs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The neighbouring cities of Faridabad (469), Greater Noida (464), Ghaziabad (470), Gurgaon (472) also recorded 'severe' air pollution levels.

Want to become an NBA star? Here is your chance...

Want to become an NBA star? Here is your chance...

Rediff.com9 May 2017

'This initiative is not about finding more sponsors or marketing partners. It's about developing elite basketball prospects'

Websites of DU, IITs, AMU hacked, pro-Pak message displayed

Websites of DU, IITs, AMU hacked, pro-Pak message displayed

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The hacker group, which identified itself as 'Pakistan Haxors Crew (PHC)', said, 'nothing deleted or stolen. Just here to deliver my message to Indians'.

'Afghanistan ready for Test status'

'Afghanistan ready for Test status'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Afghanistan chief coach Lalchand Rajput on Tuesday said the country's fast-improving cricket team is ready for Test status and will become a top-six side in the next couple of years if given an opportunity at the highest level.

Durga Nagpal replies to charge sheet, claims innocence

Durga Nagpal replies to charge sheet, claims innocence

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagpal submitted her reply to a charge sheet served by the Uttar Pradesh government over the demolition of the wall of an under-construction mosque in Gautam Buddha Nagar.

Man who 'shot' Bulandshahr cop sent to 14-day custody

Man who 'shot' Bulandshahr cop sent to 14-day custody

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Nat claimed innocence while being taken to the court. He told reporters that he was arrested from his in-laws' house in Greater Noida's Kasna area.

Few OTT platforms show pornographic content, screening needed: SC

Few OTT platforms show pornographic content, screening needed: SC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

'A balance has to be struck as some OTT platforms are also showing pornographic materials on their platforms'

Auto Expo ends with over 70 launches

Auto Expo ends with over 70 launches

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

New participants included Chinese players such as Great Wall Motors and Haima Automobile along with Olectra.

In 1st major reshuffle, Yogi moves out close aides of Akhilesh

In 1st major reshuffle, Yogi moves out close aides of Akhilesh

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The Yogi Adityanath government on Wednesday transferred 20 senior IAS officers, shunting out Principal Secretary-Information Navneet Sehgal and others who wielded considerable influence under the Akhilesh Yadav dispensation.

Scouting For Retirement Home? Read This

Scouting For Retirement Home? Read This

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Before you buy an apartment within a project meant for senior citizens, ensure that the services are of a high standard. Senior citizens should not sell their current home before they are completely sure about moving into a senior citizens' project.

Tandav row: HC denies anticipatory bail to Amazon Prime exec

Tandav row: HC denies anticipatory bail to Amazon Prime exec

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The petitioner's plea was that the web series was a work of fiction. There was no intention of the applicant to outrage the religious feeling of any community.

Indigenous vaccine for lumpy skin disease ready; Aadhar for animals: Modi

Indigenous vaccine for lumpy skin disease ready; Aadhar for animals: Modi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the Centre along with states is making efforts to control lumpy skin disease in cattle.

Auto Expo: From concept vehicles to facelifts, over 70 launches are scheduled

Auto Expo: From concept vehicles to facelifts, over 70 launches are scheduled

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

During the six-day-long event, automakers have planned 10 global launches, 26 India specific launches, six concept vehicles, seven facelifts and 21 vehicle unveilings.

How Rajput transformed Zimbabwe cricket in 4 years

How Rajput transformed Zimbabwe cricket in 4 years

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'My dream was to see them qualify for the T20 World Cup in Australia. This is like icing on the cake'

How a junior engineer in UP got a post tailor-made for himself

How a junior engineer in UP got a post tailor-made for himself

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Suspended Noida engineer-in-chief Yadav Singh faces a CBI probe into alleged corruption on a PIL accusing him of amassing huge property disproportionate to his known sources of income.

Big Bout: Mary Kom outclasses Olympic medallist Ingrit

Big Bout: Mary Kom outclasses Olympic medallist Ingrit

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

MC Mary Kom won by a unanimous decision against 2016 Olympic bronze medallist Ingrit Lorena Valencia in the Big Bout Indian Boxing League.

Crackers, farm fires make Delhi's air quality 'severe'; relief likely

Crackers, farm fires make Delhi's air quality 'severe'; relief likely

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The air quality had turned 'severe' on Saturday evening with stubble burning accounting for 32 per cent of Delhi's PM2.5 pollution, but firecracker emissions and calm winds made the situation even worse.

Delhi-NCR's air quality on brink of 'emergency'

Delhi-NCR's air quality on brink of 'emergency'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The smog reduced the visibility to merely 300 meters in the morning affecting traffic, an official of the India Meteorological Department said.

Pollution levels in Delhi highest since Nov last year

Pollution levels in Delhi highest since Nov last year

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Experts said unfavourable meteorological conditions -- calm winds and low temperatures -- and smoke from farm fires in neighbouring states led to a dense layer of haze as the air quality index entered the "severe" zone.

Buddhism revived under Modi govt: Global Buddhist body; hails India's mission

Buddhism revived under Modi govt: Global Buddhist body; hails India's mission

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

He recalled PM Modi's message at the United Nations and hailed India's mission "to save the planet from conflict and violence" through the principles of Buddhism.

BMW launches M3 sedan @ Rs 1.19 cr, M4 coupe @ Rs 1.21 cr

BMW launches M3 sedan @ Rs 1.19 cr, M4 coupe @ Rs 1.21 cr

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Both the models would be available across the country as completely built up units, the car maker said.

100,000 Honda Amaze cars in 16 months!

100,000 Honda Amaze cars in 16 months!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Honda entered the diesel car segment with the Amaze and it became fastest in HCIL history since its inception in the Indian market to cross the milestone

'Green Park cannot have IPL matches, will host only Tests'

'Green Park cannot have IPL matches, will host only Tests'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) secretary Rajeev Shukla has said that new stadia will be built in the state to host IPL and limited-over matches while Green Park here will be used solely as a Test venue.

Delhi continues to choke with 'very poor' air quality

Delhi continues to choke with 'very poor' air quality

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The eight areas that recorded 'severe' air quality Saturday are Anand Vihar, Dwarka Sector 8, Narela, Punjabi Bagh, Bawana, Mundaka, Vivek Vihar and Rohini.

Auto Expo in the time of coronavirus sees fewer brands

Auto Expo in the time of coronavirus sees fewer brands

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Owing to the poor market conditions and tepid sentiments, the size of the show has shrunk compared to the last edition, which took place in 2018. A majority of the two-wheeler makers, and several car and commercial vehicle makers, have opted out of this year's show, which opens for the media on Wednesday.

Hyundai unveils SUV Tucson, eyes 2 new models every year

Hyundai unveils SUV Tucson, eyes 2 new models every year

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Tucson is slated to be launched later this year

UP plans subsidy for Patanjali's Rs 6,000 cr food park

UP plans subsidy for Patanjali's Rs 6,000 cr food park

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The land transfer or subleasing would allow the Patanjali Group to set up the food processing facility and entitle it to other incentives under the central policy guidelines.

New Swift sports plenty of features for the tech-savvy

New Swift sports plenty of features for the tech-savvy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

The new Swift has been built on the fifth-generation HEARTECT platform, which improves the hatchback's strength and rigidity while also benefitting its power to weight ratio.

Practice yoga, eat chyawanprash: Guidelines for recovered Covid patients

Practice yoga, eat chyawanprash: Guidelines for recovered Covid patients

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

The protocol provides an approach for managing patients who have recovered from COVID-19 for care at home.

Chaos and jams at Delhi borders

Chaos and jams at Delhi borders

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The tightening of traffic restrictions put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus by Gurgaon and Ghaziabad administrations on their borders with Delhi led to chaos and traffic congestion on Friday.

New 'Made in India' display for Mirage 2000 fighters

New 'Made in India' display for Mirage 2000 fighters

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

The upgraded Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft will be installed with India-made multi-function displays under an Indo-French partnership, as part of a programme to enhance the operational life of multi-role fighters by around 20 years.

Ayodhya verdict: All schools, colleges shut in Delhi, UP, MP, K'taka

Ayodhya verdict: All schools, colleges shut in Delhi, UP, MP, K'taka

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The Delhi government also advised all private schools to remain closed on November 9 as a precautionary measure in view of the verdict.

Delhi's air 'very poor' again due to high humidity

Delhi's air 'very poor' again due to high humidity

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

On Sunday, too, a drizzle resulted in an increase in humidity, triggering a massive pollution spike.

Fatehabad in Haryana has worst air in India

Fatehabad in Haryana has worst air in India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Thirteen cities of the country had an average Air Quality Index above 400, which falls in "severe" category, with seven of them in Uttar Pradesh, five in Haryana and one in Bihar, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

Troops fought for 17-20 hrs with Chinese in Ladakh: ITBP

Troops fought for 17-20 hrs with Chinese in Ladakh: ITBP

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

In its first official account of the standoff between the two militaries, the ITBP revealed how its troops "not only effectively used shield to protect themselves but also responded fiercely to advancing PLA (Chinese People's Liberation Army) troops and brought the situation under control". "The ITBP has recommended the names of 21 men who faced the Chinese during the face-offs and skirmishes in May-June this year for gallantry," it said.

The sole Indian on the F1 grid

The sole Indian on the F1 grid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The split second decisions that reigning world champions Mercedes take during a race are a result of real time data provided by Tata Communications, Formula One's connectivity partner since 2012 and now the only Indian presence in the paddock.

Air quality dips to 'very poor' at many places in Delhi-NCR

Air quality dips to 'very poor' at many places in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The overall AQI deteriorated further and touched the 268 mark, which falls in the poor category.

Delhi's air quality oscillating between 'poor' and 'very poor'

Delhi's air quality oscillating between 'poor' and 'very poor'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

According to SAFAR, both stubble burning in surrounding states of Delhi and firecrackers are causing deterioration of air quality in the national capital.

The Great Property Crash

The Great Property Crash

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'In many parts of the country, the empty nest-and-empty-nest egg story is a painful boom-to-bust saga.' 'Among the old and young, it is hitting pockets hard, in a linked chain of debt-laden banks, corrupt politicians and builder mafias and disastrous government policies,' says Sunil Sethi.