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Blood of Chinese can't be shed in vain: Beijing on Pak blast

Blood of Chinese can't be shed in vain: Beijing on Pak blast

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

China demanded that the Pakistan should apprehend and punish the perpetrators to the full extent of the law.

CPM's students wing members ransack Rahul's office in Wayanad, 8 detained

CPM's students wing members ransack Rahul's office in Wayanad, 8 detained

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

A protest march of the SFI, the students wing of ruling CPI-M, against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's office in Wayanadon Friday turned violent as a group of protestors allegedly entered the Lok Sabha member's office and vandalised it.

Maha tragedy: 'School is safe, but now no student left'

Maha tragedy: 'School is safe, but now no student left'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

'My father, mother and other relatives died in the landslide'

42 killed as monsoon wreaks havoc in Maharashtra

42 killed as monsoon wreaks havoc in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

No immediate relief appears in sight as the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for six districts which have been already pounded by downpour, forecasting "extremely heavy" rainfall and recommending preventive actions.

35 killed as bus falls into gorge in Kishtwar

35 killed as bus falls into gorge in Kishtwar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The bus, which way on its way to Kishtwar from Keshwan, skidded off the road at Sirgwari and rolled down into the gorge around 7:30 am.

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Ekta Mohanani Kamra, travel enthusiast and founder, Hop & Bop, lists places and activities to add to your monsoon bucket list.

Maha to start home vaccination for bedridden people

Maha to start home vaccination for bedridden people

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday told the Bombay high court that it would soon start home vaccination against COVID-19 for people who are immobile or bedridden on an experimental basis, and would not wait for an approval from the Centre.

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Rediff.com29 May 2022

According to an air traffic controller at Jomsom Airport, they was an unconfirmed report about a loud noise reported in the Ghasa region of Jomsom, according to the Post report.

Why Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi Has Got It Wrong

Why Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi Has Got It Wrong

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Words and actions like those of R N Ravi and a vocal section of the state BJP have only added to Tamil fears and suspicions, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

FM readies roadmap to boost infrastructure spending

FM readies roadmap to boost infrastructure spending

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked various ministries to try to spend more than their capital expenditure targets as well as explore public private partnerships for viable projects. During a meeting with senior government officials to discuss the infrastructure roadmap, she also urged the ministries and their CPSEs to ensure clearance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) dues at the earliest. This was the fifth review meeting by the finance minister with ministries and departments on the infrastructure roadmap.

Indian Army officer guns for Paris cycling glory

Indian Army officer guns for Paris cycling glory

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The 56-year-old officer became the first serving general of the Indian Army to complete the event last month.

Vijay Hazare: Five-star Unadkat lifts Saurashtra to win

Vijay Hazare: Five-star Unadkat lifts Saurashtra to win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The dominance of Saurashtra's bowlers could be gauged from the fact that Himachal lost their first seven wickets for just 22 runs.

What is Milind Soman doing at 12,000 ft?

What is Milind Soman doing at 12,000 ft?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The 55 year old trekked 21 km to Sandakphu. the highest peak in West Bengal.

Kozhikode crash: Plane touched down 1,000 m away from runway, says AAI

Kozhikode crash: Plane touched down 1,000 m away from runway, says AAI

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The pilot of the ill-fated flight -- IX-1344 -- could not sight the runway in the first landing attempt due to heavy rains. The Kozhikode airport in Kerala has a table-top runway and is operated by the AAI.

'Our fight is not against the puppet Eknath Shinde'

'Our fight is not against the puppet Eknath Shinde'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'Our fight is against his political masters, the BJP and Devendra Fadnavis.'

'Have lost everything': Heart-wrenching scenes in flood-hit Kerala

'Have lost everything': Heart-wrenching scenes in flood-hit Kerala

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Many elderly villagers said it was for the first time in their decades-old life that they were seeing and experiencing such severe rainfall.

Heavy rains in Kerala, red alert for four districts

Heavy rains in Kerala, red alert for four districts

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

A Red alert, indicating heavy to very heavy rains of over 20 cm in 24 hours, has been sounded for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathnamthitta and Alappuzha districts on December 3, while Orange alert (6 cm to 20 cm rains)for Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki districts the same day.

6 dead, over a dozen missing as rains lash Kerala

6 dead, over a dozen missing as rains lash Kerala

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Heavy rains pounded south and central Kerala on Saturday wreaking havoc in many parts with some people feared missing in the landslides that occurred in hilly areas bordering Kottayam and Idukki districts prompting the state government to seek the assistance of the Army and Air Force for rescue operations.

Watch! Ayodhya's GRAND Ram Leela

Watch! Ayodhya's GRAND Ram Leela

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

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Modi flaunts victory in 4 states as approval for his policies

Modi flaunts victory in 4 states as approval for his policies

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Addressing BJP workers at the party headquarters, Modi also referred to the next Lok Sabha polls, scheduled for 2024, saying he hopes that political pundits will note that his party's win in the four states has also made clear the verdict for the next general election as they had linked its win in 2019 to its sweep of the Uttar Pradesh elections in 2017.

Kept locked for 100 years, Van Gogh painting to be displayed for first time

Kept locked for 100 years, Van Gogh painting to be displayed for first time

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

A Street Scene In Montmartre has been owned by a French family for most of the time since it was painted in 1887.

Send message you don't need someone airdropped from Delhi: Nirmala to voters

Send message you don't need someone airdropped from Delhi: Nirmala to voters

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Her visit comes a day after Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi campaigned at Wayanad for her brother and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.

How world's costliest mangoes are guarded

How world's costliest mangoes are guarded

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

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Govt plans to build Zojila-like tunnel to Ladakh

Govt plans to build Zojila-like tunnel to Ladakh

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The tunnel would reduce the travel time to the Ladakh region by 15-20 per cent and would come up close to the Atal tunnel near Rohtang Pass, reports Megha Manchanda.

Ranji roundup: UP down Karnataka; Mumbai in control

Ranji roundup: UP down Karnataka; Mumbai in control

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Young Karan Sharma led from the front with a calm and composed 93 not out as Uttar Pradesh knocked out favourites Karnataka with a five-wicket win in their Ranji Trophy quarter-finals.

Over 51% votes polled in Phase 5 of J-K civic polls

Over 51% votes polled in Phase 5 of J-K civic polls

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Ganderbal district recorded the highest of 56.40 per cent polling in the Valley, while Poonch district of Jammu region polled the highest of 71.62 per cent votes across J-K.

Maharashtra monsoon mayhem: Death toll rises to 192

Maharashtra monsoon mayhem: Death toll rises to 192

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

As many as 48 persons were injured in these incidents and 25 still missing, while so far, 2,29,074 persons have been evacuated from the flood and rain-affected affected areas and moved to safer places, the government said in a statement in Mumbai.

'It is very easy to destroy the environment'

'It is very easy to destroy the environment'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

'But extremely difficult, expensive and time consuming to rebuild it.'

Kerala: Red alert for 10 dams, Sabarimala pilgrimage on hold

Kerala: Red alert for 10 dams, Sabarimala pilgrimage on hold

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

After a review meeting held at the Pathanamthitta District Collectorate to assess the situation, Rajan and state health minister Veena George said at a press conference that it has been decided to open the Kakki dam to release around 100-200 cumex water which would increase the water level of Pampa river by around 15 centimetres.

Tamil Nadu announces 'total lockdown' from May 10 to 24

Tamil Nadu announces 'total lockdown' from May 10 to 24

Rediff.com8 May 2021

With Tamil Nadu witnessing a sharp increase in the covid-19 cases, the government on Saturday announced clamping a two-week 'total lockdown' across the state to curb the spread of the pandemic.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

Heatwave claims over 17,000 lives in 50 yrs in India

Heatwave claims over 17,000 lives in 50 yrs in India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

A study shows that the country has experienced 706 heatwave incidents from 1971-2019.

'People wanted a martyr for AFSPA, but God gave me a life'

'People wanted a martyr for AFSPA, but God gave me a life'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'The government needs to think if a draconian, outdated and colonial law is needed in a democratic, multi religious, diverse country governed by a democratic government.'

Sitharaman bets big on infra spending to take highway to growth

Sitharaman bets big on infra spending to take highway to growth

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While she primed up spending on infrastructure to create jobs and boost economic activity, Sitharaman did not tinker with income tax slabs or tax rates. Her Budget for the fiscal year beginning April 2022 proposed a massive 35 per cent jump in capital expenditure to Rs 7.5 lakh crore, coupled with rationalisation of customs duty, an extension of time for setting up new manufacturing companies and plans for starting a digital currency and tax crypto assets.

The Shelter Home in the Nilgiris

The Shelter Home in the Nilgiris

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'The people who stay with us were not born orphans; they have been abandoned.'

Gadchiroli encounter: 100 Naxals rained bullets on C-60 commandos

Gadchiroli encounter: 100 Naxals rained bullets on C-60 commandos

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

When the fierce encounter ended around 3:30 PM on Saturday after almost 10 hours, senior cadre Milind Teltumbade and 25 ultras had been killed.

Dawood's name figures in UN list of terrorists

Dawood's name figures in UN list of terrorists

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The list -- which has 139 entries from Pakistan -- identifies all those individuals who have lived in Pakistan, operated from there or have been associated with groups that used Pakistani territory for carrying out their operations.

OBC quota in medical education is Modi's masterstroke

OBC quota in medical education is Modi's masterstroke

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

This step by the Modi government is in the right direction and will go a long way in safeguarding the interests of socially and economically backward communities, asserts Professor T V Kattimani, Vice-Chancellor, Central Tribal University, Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram.

Bollywood's AMAZING UMBRELLA MOMENTS!

Bollywood's AMAZING UMBRELLA MOMENTS!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Monsoon is here, and time to bring out the chhatris.

Tour de France: Ewan outsmarts Bennett to win stage three

Tour de France: Ewan outsmarts Bennett to win stage three

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Frenchman Alaphilippe retains lead.