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Shareholders vote down Birla nominees to board of directors

Shareholders vote down Birla nominees to board of directors

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Vindhya Telelinks, Universal Cables and Birla Cable shareholders go against family's wishes.

President, ministers lead the way on Yoga Day

President, ministers lead the way on Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Take a look at our leaders taking to the yoga mats on this special day.

At 2.18%, India's COVID-19 fatality rate among lowest: Vardhan

At 2.18%, India's COVID-19 fatality rate among lowest: Vardhan

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Chairing the 19th meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 through video-conference on Friday, Vardhan said India has achieved the milestone of more than 10 lakh recoveries, a recovery rate to 64.54 per cent.

Taliban open to addressing India's concerns: Foreign Secretary Shringla

Taliban open to addressing India's concerns: Foreign Secretary Shringla

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

"In our statement, we have said that we have told them that we want them to be cognisant of the fact that there should be no terrorism that emanates from their territory directed against us, or other countries; that we want them to be mindful of the status of women, minorities and so on so forth. And, and I think they have, also, you know, made reassuring... from their side," foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said.

Kerala institute develops kit to detect COVID-19 in 2 hrs: Vardhan

Kerala institute develops kit to detect COVID-19 in 2 hrs: Vardhan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The diagnostic test kit developed by the Thiruvananthapuram institute can detect coronavirus in 10 minutes, and the sample to result time will be less than two hours, Vardhan tweeted. A total of 30 samples can be tested in a single batch on a single machine, he said.

Permanent UNSC seat India's top priority: Foreign secy

Permanent UNSC seat India's top priority: Foreign secy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Shringla said India will continue to work towards the reformed United Nations during its stint as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Shivraj Chouhan wealthiest CM, Raje a close second

Shivraj Chouhan wealthiest CM, Raje a close second

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

With assets worth more than Rs 6.27 crore, Madhya Pradesh's Shivraj Singh Chouhan is the richest among those set to be appointed chief ministers in the four states.

Parliament security use gloves, mask amid coronavirus outbreak

Parliament security use gloves, mask amid coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The coronavirus has so far killed more than 3,200 people globally.

What makes the HTC One M8 a spectacular phone

What makes the HTC One M8 a spectacular phone

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

While the main camera is the same 4-ultrapixel resolution as in the One, HTC claims M8's is a notch above and will work in all lighting conditions.

What's happening here, Modi asked Nadda upon return

What's happening here, Modi asked Nadda upon return

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Modi was received at the Delhi airport by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi and Bharatiya Janata Party chief J P Nadda.

India expects 500 million doses of Covid vaccine by July 2021

India expects 500 million doses of Covid vaccine by July 2021

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

"Keeping a close pace with the potential availability of vaccine, a plan of action on which sections are to be given priority has been discussed. Importantly, it would be monitored through a scientific approach," Dr Harsh Vardhan told ANI about the strategy being discussed on vaccine distribution.

IMA files police complaint against Ramdev, seeks FIR over his remarks

IMA files police complaint against Ramdev, seeks FIR over his remarks

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Thursday lodged a police complaint against yoga guru Ramdev, seeking a first information report over his 'dishonest and wrongful representations' on modern medicine.

Dalit boy beaten up by teacher for touching water pot at Raj school, dies

Dalit boy beaten up by teacher for touching water pot at Raj school, dies

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

A nine-year-old Dalit boy died on Saturday allegedly after he was beaten up by a teacher for touching a drinking water pot in a private school in Jalore district of Rajasthan, police said.

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.

Guard at health minister's staff office tests COVID-19 +ve

Guard at health minister's staff office tests COVID-19 +ve

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The entire wing where the OSD office is located is being sanitised and several staffers, including the OSD, is learnt to have been advised self-quarantine.

Pollution debate in Parl gets musical, witty

Pollution debate in Parl gets musical, witty

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Supriyo, who is a playback singer, said the government is trying to clean up the air so that everyone can sing this song from the movie Seeta Aur Geeta.

Ayush certified Coronil as Covid medicine as per WHO norms: Ramdev

Ayush certified Coronil as Covid medicine as per WHO norms: Ramdev

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

In a tweet, Patanjali Ayurved said, "Moment of pride!! Efforts of scientists at Patanjali to make corona medicine have been successful today. We are pleased to announce the First evidence based medicine for Covid-19 by Patanjali."

Foreign secy holds 'fruitful' meetings with top Russian diplomats

Foreign secy holds 'fruitful' meetings with top Russian diplomats

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday had 'fruitful and productive' meetings with top Russian diplomats on bilateral issues as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest and the two sides discussed ways to further strengthen the bilateral Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

BJP list: 33 sitting MPs dropped; Mandaviya fielded from Porbandar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

It dropped sitting MP from Guna, Krishnapal Singh Yadav, to field Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia from the seat.

Anandiben Patel ties rakhi to Modi

Anandiben Patel ties rakhi to Modi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Friday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and tied a rakhi on his wrist.

Is Asus Fonepad 7 tablet worth buying?

Is Asus Fonepad 7 tablet worth buying?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Voice calling tablets seem to be the new rage in the growing smartphone/tablet market in India.

'Sex exists. Dear India, deal with it'

'Sex exists. Dear India, deal with it'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Gautam Gambhir is BJP's choice for East Delhi

Gautam Gambhir is BJP's choice for East Delhi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Gambhir has replaced Maheish Girri as the party's candidate and will take on Arvinder Singh Lovely of the Congress and Atishi of the Aam Aadmi Party.

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Several Union ministers, including Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar resigned.

Sushma, AP Governor? Minister's deleted tweet sparks off buzz

Sushma, AP Governor? Minister's deleted tweet sparks off buzz

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A home ministry spokesperson also denied the reports about Swaraj being appointed as the Governor.

India, US have 'one mind, one approach' on Af terror: US

India, US have 'one mind, one approach' on Af terror: US

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

India's security concerns will be the "first and foremost" and at the"front and centre" for Washington, US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said Wednesday on New Delhi's apprehensions about the spill over of terrorist activity from Afghanistan.

Russia to probe death of Indian student in Kharkiv: Envoy

Russia to probe death of Indian student in Kharkiv: Envoy

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagoudar, a fourth-year medical student at the Kharkiv National Medical University, was killed in intense shelling in Kharkiv on Tuesday.

Balcony Baatcheet: NaMo Chats With Kamala

Balcony Baatcheet: NaMo Chats With Kamala

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

After an official meeting with their respective officials in attendance, Kamala and Narendra then moved to the balcony of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building where the leaders had an animated chat.

'India took only 5 years to move from $2 to $3 trillion economy'

'India took only 5 years to move from $2 to $3 trillion economy'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Indian Ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla said the United States, today, is not only India's largest trading partner, but most importantly, the two countries enjoys excellent people-to-people contact.

How serious are the criminal cases against Modi's ministers?

How serious are the criminal cases against Modi's ministers?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

A day after the Supreme Court ruled that it was up to the prime minister to not induct those with criminal record into his Cabinet, Rediff.com examines how serious are the charges against some of Narendra Modi's ministers.

Cong MLAs 'manhandle' Himachal Guv in assembly complex; 5 suspended

Cong MLAs 'manhandle' Himachal Guv in assembly complex; 5 suspended

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatraya was allegedly manhandled by some Congress members in the assembly complex on Friday, following which five MLAs were suspended for the remainder of the Budget Session.

Modi to host lunch for Trump on Feb 25, Kovind dinner

Modi to host lunch for Trump on Feb 25, Kovind dinner

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Sources said India and US do not want to rush in finalising a trade deal and both sides will take a decision on it considering a long-term view.

Remarks against Tamil MPs: Lankan envoy summoned

Remarks against Tamil MPs: Lankan envoy summoned

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

India on Thursday summoned Sri Lankan High Commissioner to seek clarification on his remarks about alleged connection between some Tamil Parliamentarians and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, after which the envoy apologised for causing "discontent" and "distress" to the MPs.

Will Kiran Bedi be Delhi's next CM?

Will Kiran Bedi be Delhi's next CM?

Rediff.com21 May 2014

A day after dropping hints of joining politics, former Indian Police Service officer Kiran Bedi on Wednesday said she was ready to become the Bharatiya Janata Party's chief Ministerial nominee in Delhi if such an offer was made to her.

PM to chair all-party meet on COVID on December 4

PM to chair all-party meet on COVID on December 4

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

This will be the second all-party meeting called by the government to discuss the COVID-19 situation since the outbreak of the pandemic.

CWG graft: CVC queries Delhi govt on Rs 100 cr 'Tetra' project

CWG graft: CVC queries Delhi govt on Rs 100 cr 'Tetra' project

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

The Central Vigilance Commission has sought clarification from Delhi government on alleged irregularities in purchase of a secure communication network 'Tetra' for the Commonwealth Games for about Rs 100 crore.

PHOTOS: Sonia, Sheila Dikshit cast their vote, Rahul in queue

PHOTOS: Sonia, Sheila Dikshit cast their vote, Rahul in queue

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Here's a look at some of the political bigwigs in Delhi, who cast their vote on Wednesday

Indian officials land in Maldives to defuse Nasheed crisis

Indian officials land in Maldives to defuse Nasheed crisis

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

The team, which is headed by Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Joint Secretary in the MEA and includes officials of legal background, met Foreign Minister Abdul Samad Abdulla and discussed various aspects of the issue, official sources told PTI.

We've passed with first class, says Bedi after filing nomination

We've passed with first class, says Bedi after filing nomination

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Filing her nomination papers from East Delhi's Krishna Nagar, Bharatiya Janata Party chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi on Wednesday said that her responsibility has increased after being fielded from the party's "traditional" seat.

Industrialist Rama Prasad Goenka is no more

Industrialist Rama Prasad Goenka is no more

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

He was 83. Goenka is survived by his wife Sushila and sons Harsh Vardhan and Sanjiv.