News for 'Himachal Haryana'

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Nagaland's scorecard resembled a telephone number, 0, 7, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 7, 10, 0 and 0 not out as they crashed for 25 against Uttarakhand.

Bypolls to 3 Lok Sabha, 29 assembly seats today

Bypolls to 3 Lok Sabha, 29 assembly seats today

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Adequate security and Covid safety measures have been put in place for the electoral exercise.

Cong holds satyagraha for Rahul; won't remain silent anymore, says Priyanka

Cong holds satyagraha for Rahul; won't remain silent anymore, says Priyanka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, senior leaders K C Venugopal, P Chidambaram and Salman Khurshid were among the party's top brass taking part in the satyagraha at Rajghat.

Punjab assembly passes resolution for transfer of Chandigarh, BJP walks out

Punjab assembly passes resolution for transfer of Chandigarh, BJP walks out

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

In the past, the House has passed a number of resolutions urging the Central government to transfer Chandigarh to Punjab, Mann said.

No sign of rains, dry spell likely to continue for 5 days: IMD

No sign of rains, dry spell likely to continue for 5 days: IMD

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The current spell of weak monsoon over the country is likely to continue for the next five days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy: Bengal in command over Uttarakhand; Avesh takes 5

Ranji Trophy: Bengal in command over Uttarakhand; Avesh takes 5

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

A summary of all the action from Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

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.

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in country next week

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in country next week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Very light rains and thundershowers occurred at isolated places in Uttar Pradesh though, and a fresh warning of heavy showers was issued in Himachal Pradesh as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in several parts of the country, including the northern region, over the next six-seven days.

SKM says farmer unions fighting Punjab polls no longer part of it

SKM says farmer unions fighting Punjab polls no longer part of it

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

The SKM also gave a call for observing a nationwide 'Day of Betrayal' on January 31 against what it called the government's reneging on its assurances to the farmers on their demands, including legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) of crops.

Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa secure place in Indian team for CWG

Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa secure place in Indian team for CWG

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The CWG is set to be held in Birmingham from July 28 to August 8.

Monsoon likely to arrive in Delhi on June 30-July 1: IMD

Monsoon likely to arrive in Delhi on June 30-July 1: IMD

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Delhi is likely to receive the first monsoon showers on June 30 or July 1, India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said on Tuesday.

First time in 60 years monsoon is above normal for two seasons in a row

First time in 60 years monsoon is above normal for two seasons in a row

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

This year, the monsoon was above normal in almost all parts, except in North-West India, which comprises the major grain producing states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, along with states such as Himachal Pradesh, the NCR, Uttarakhand, and J&K.

PIX: What Modi wore in Varanasi

PIX: What Modi wore in Varanasi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Varanasi to inaugurate the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project.

'Indian food is not just butter chicken and biryani'

'Indian food is not just butter chicken and biryani'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

'Every single Indian dish is a jewel.'

With 4,213 new cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; tally tops 67k

With 4,213 new cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; tally tops 67k

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Of the 2,206 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 832 fatalities, Gujarat comes second with 493 deaths, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 215, West Bengal at 185, Rajasthan at 107, Uttar Pradesh at 74, Delhi at 73, Tamil Nadu at 47 and Andhra Pradesh at 45.

Ranji Roundup: Hooda 4-wkt haul brings Haryana back into match

Ranji Roundup: Hooda 4-wkt haul brings Haryana back into match

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Ashish Hooda scalped four wickets for 39 runs in an impressive pace bowling spell as Haryana came back into their Ranji Trophy Group 'A' match against Bengal on the third and penultimate day, in Lahli, on Sunday.

BJP's Karnataka Rout: A Defeat Foretold

BJP's Karnataka Rout: A Defeat Foretold

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The rising pitch of road shows and long rallies with hectoring pitches seem to have exhausted and numbed the audiences, rather than motivating them to vote for the party, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Covid vax drive: BJP-ruled states better than others

Covid vax drive: BJP-ruled states better than others

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Eight BJP-ruled states have fully vaccinated 50 per cent of their eligible population with the coronavirus vaccine and seven of them have inoculated 90 per cent people with the first dose, numbers not yet achieved by any state ruled by the Congress and its allies, official sources said Monday.

Kerala tops Niti's sustainable development index

Kerala tops Niti's sustainable development index

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Kerala has retained the top rank in Niti Aayog's SDG India Index 2020-21, while Bihar has been adjudged as the worst performer, according to a report released on Thursday. The Index for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) evaluates progress of states and union territories on social, economic and environmental parameters. Kerala retained its rank as the top state with a score of 75. Both Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu took the second spot with a score of 74. Bihar, Jharkhand and Assam were the worst performing states in this year's India index.

India's COVID tally tops 14 lakh with nearly 50,000 new cases

India's COVID tally tops 14 lakh with nearly 50,000 new cases

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Maharashtra has reported 3,75,799 coronavirus cases, the highest among states in the country.

When Didi Met Yogi...

When Didi Met Yogi...

Rediff.com1 May 2022

What did Mamata and Yogi, who were seated one seat away from each other, say to each other, we wonder.

States not sponsoring enough IAS officers for central deputation: Jitendra Singh

States not sponsoring enough IAS officers for central deputation: Jitendra Singh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Union minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said states have not been sponsoring adequate number of officers for central deputation which has prompted changes in the service rules.

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The Padma Bhushan was conferred on 17 personalities including N Chandrasekharan, chairman of Tata Sons, Krishna and Suchita Ella of Bharat Biotech, Cyrus Poonawalla, Satya Nadella, chairman of Microsoft, Sunder Pichai, chairman of Google.

Ahead of polls, Rahul makes key changes in Congress

Ahead of polls, Rahul makes key changes in Congress

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Gehlot was made the chief minister of Rajasthan after the party formed government in the state.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 24 lakh with 64,553 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally tops 24 lakh with 64,553 new cases

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

With 17,51,555 people defeating the disease, the recovery rate has surged to 71.17 per cent.

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Avinash Sable's national mark headlines strong showing in IGP 2

Transporters threaten strike in north India to support farmers

Transporters threaten strike in north India to support farmers

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The AIMTC supports the farmers as 65 per cent of the trucks are engaged in carrying farm produce.

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The duo of Vyas and Desai took the opposing bowlers to the cleaners throughout the innings while stitching a massive first-wicket partnership of 282 runs.

UP records highest COVID-19 vaccination on Day 1

UP records highest COVID-19 vaccination on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The highest number of vaccines were administered in UP at 21,291 followed by Andhra Pradesh at 18,412, Maharashtra at 18,328, Bihar at 18,169, Odisha at 13,746, Karnataka at 13,594, Gujarat at 10,787, Rajasthan at 9,279, West Bengal at 9,730, Madhya Pradesh at 9,219, Kerala at 8,062.

Third wave may peak in next three weeks: Report

Third wave may peak in next three weeks: Report

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The report, however, admitted that 10 of these top 15 districts are major cities and among them Bengaluru and Pune still have higher infection rates.

'Modi cannot afford to lose Gujarat'

'Modi cannot afford to lose Gujarat'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'If he loses Gujarat, then he has a major, major, problem coming up in 2024.'

Over 1.8 crore vaccine doses administered in India

Over 1.8 crore vaccine doses administered in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India has crossed 1.8 crore, the Union health ministry said on Friday.

'There was a conspiracy in making Azadsaab quit Congress'

'There was a conspiracy in making Azadsaab quit Congress'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

'The BJP had a big threat from the Congress in J&K, therefore they were threatened by us.'

BJP eyes to win over 75 seats from UP in 2024 Lok Sabha polls

BJP eyes to win over 75 seats from UP in 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Uttar Pradesh deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday after taking the oath of the office said that Bharatiya Janata Party is targeting to win more than 75 seats out 80 from Uttar Pradesh in 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Maha CM takes a swipe at Kangana over Mumbai remarks

Maha CM takes a swipe at Kangana over Mumbai remarks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Speaking in the legislative assembly on the condolence motion, Thackeray, without taking any names, said, "Some people have gratitude towards the city where they live and earn their livelihood, but some don't."

Bharat Bandh got unprecedented response, claims SKM

Bharat Bandh got unprecedented response, claims SKM

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

The morcha claimed that the response to the bandh call was 'more widespread than before' and nearly all opposition political parties extended an unconditional support to it.

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

Be ready to receive first supply of COVID-19 vaccine: Govt to states

Be ready to receive first supply of COVID-19 vaccine: Govt to states

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The further distribution of vaccine to the districts will be done as per the registered beneficiaries, for which a separate communication will be done shortly, the letter stated.

COVID-19 toll in India rises to 149; total cases 5,274

COVID-19 toll in India rises to 149; total cases 5,274

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

As many as 25 new deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. 16 people died Maharashtra, two each in Delhi, West Bengal, Haryana and Tamil Nadu and one in Andhra Pradesh.

'Most countries won't forgive deaths of children'

'Most countries won't forgive deaths of children'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

'The deaths of the children in the Gambia would batter India's reputation as the developing world's pharmacy.'