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Another Kashmiri journalist stopped from flying abroad

Another Kashmiri journalist stopped from flying abroad

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Immigration authorities at the airport in New Delhi stopped yet another Kashmiri journalist from travelling abroad, citing restrictions imposed by the Jammu and Kashmir police, officials said on Wednesday.

India, as of now, safe from SARS

India, as of now, safe from SARS

Rediff.com7 Apr 2003

G20 Meet: Delhi's Biggest Event This Century

G20 Meet: Delhi's Biggest Event This Century

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

AFor a mega event like the G20 Summit -- being attended by so many heads of States and international bodies, top diplomats and bureaucrats -- nothing can be more important than security.

LS MPs seek loan waiver for Ukraine returnee students

LS MPs seek loan waiver for Ukraine returnee students

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Students rescued from Ukraine face an uncertain future due to their inability to complete their education and also run the risk of falling into a debt trap as they may find it difficult to repay education loans, Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh said.

Congress presidential poll: Sixth in party's 137-year history

Congress presidential poll: Sixth in party's 137-year history

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Also, with Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra not in the running for the party president's post, a non-Gandhi would be at the helm after over 24 years following the polling on Monday and counting on Wednesday.

Indian Parents Risk Savings For Child's Education

Indian Parents Risk Savings For Child's Education

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

For Indian parents, sending a child abroad for a three-year degree could deplete 48% of their retirement savings, while a four-year degree may consume up to 64%.

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Narasimha Rao asked me why China was doing so well in attracting foreign investments and I gave my frank opinion.' 'I told him that giving thrust to exports had to be a national effort.' 'But in India, the system was very centralised in the Government of India and the state governments had no role to play.'

CBI arrests top Dawood aide Farooq Takla

CBI arrests top Dawood aide Farooq Takla

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Takla fled from India after 1993 Mumbai blasts, following which a Red Corner Notice was issued against him in 1995.

Some foreign returnees untraceable in Vizag amid Omicron fears

Some foreign returnees untraceable in Vizag amid Omicron fears

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

"Protocol is very clear. Once any international traveller test positive, apart from following the routine protocol of containment and treatment, we are sending their samples to genome sequencing," said Mallikarjuna.

US plane makes emergency landing in Delhi

US plane makes emergency landing in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

The KC-10 had just taken off from the airport after refuelling when a fire was noticed in the engine at 1426 IST, sources said.

US plane makes emergency landing in Delhi

US plane makes emergency landing in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

The KC-10 had just taken off from the airport after refuelling when a fire was noticed in the engine at 1426 IST, sources said.

Khalistani terrorist with Rs 5 lakh bounty arrested from Delhi airport

Khalistani terrorist with Rs 5 lakh bounty arrested from Delhi airport

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a most-wanted terrorist, carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakhs, from the Delhi airport three years after he was declared an absconder and the Interpol issued a red corner notice against him.

Mexico deports over 300 Indians trying to sneak into US

Mexico deports over 300 Indians trying to sneak into US

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The Indian nationals, who did not have a condition of regular stay in the country, were deported from the Toluca City International Airport on a Boeing 747 aircraft to New Delhi.

PIX: Teary homecoming for Olympics silver medallist Chanu

PIX: Teary homecoming for Olympics silver medallist Chanu

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

It was an emotional homecoming for newly-crowned Olympic silver-medallist Mirabai Chanu, who broke down on meeting her mother in Imphal on Tuesday before being felicitated by Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh at the airport.

'Congress Has Many Capable Leaders In Kerala'

'Congress Has Many Capable Leaders In Kerala'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'Maybe this has created some minor issues which can happen in any party.'

7-day institutional quarantine for all UK flyers arriving in Delhi

7-day institutional quarantine for all UK flyers arriving in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Travellers coming from the United Kingdom to the national capital will have to undergo a seven-day institutional quarantine and a seven-day home quarantine even if they test negative for COVID-19 on arrival, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday.

Security alert at IG Airport following anonymous phone call

Security alert at IG Airport following anonymous phone call

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Security personnel at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Tuesday went into a tizzy after a bomb threat call was received by an airline at its airport office.

New variant: India to screen, test flyers from several countries

New variant: India to screen, test flyers from several countries

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Ministry of health and family welfare adds Hong Kong and Israel to the list of countries from where travellers would need to follow additional measures on arrival in India, including post-arrival testing considering the detection of new COVID variant 'Omicron' in South Africa.

Delhi police brings back gangster Deepak 'Boxer' from Mexico

Delhi police brings back gangster Deepak 'Boxer' from Mexico

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Deepak 'Boxer', one of the most wanted fugitives in India who was nabbed by the police authorities in Mexico, was brought to New Delhi on Wednesday, officials said.

SC closes cases on evacuation of students from Ukraine

SC closes cases on evacuation of students from Ukraine

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Krishna Murari took note Attorney General K K Venugopal's submissions that the Centre, besides bringing back stranded students, is also looking into the representation on their studies being hit by the ongoing war.

Dense fog in North India hits air, rail traffic; causes road accidents

Dense fog in North India hits air, rail traffic; causes road accidents

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Visibility was very low in many areas of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.

Delhi, Mumbai airports are not being 'sold out', says Hardeep Puri

Delhi, Mumbai airports are not being 'sold out', says Hardeep Puri

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Monday said the Airports Authority of India (AAI) will continue to receive revenue share after the government sells its stake in the airports in Delhi and Mumbai. "Those who are raising concerns should also know that the Delhi's airport and the Mumbai airport are on a 60 yr lease. "These & the 6 other airports will be back with AAI after the lease period. So, nothing as they claim, is being 'sold out!" he said on Twitter. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked the government over reports that it plans to sell its residual stake in the already privatised Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad airports, alleging that such privatisation hurts the public and benefits only a handful of cronies.

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Although the credit for acquiring the technological skill must be given to India's outstanding nuclear scientists, the decision to go nuclear was a political one that entailed clarity of vision, courage and resolve, points out Rup Narayan Das.

IPTL PHOTOS: Good times roll when Bollywood stars meet tennis greats

IPTL PHOTOS: Good times roll when Bollywood stars meet tennis greats

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The stars descended on the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday when Bollywood and cricket met the modern tennis legends on the final day of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL).

Air India plane carrying 240 Indians from Ukraine lands at Delhi airport

Air India plane carrying 240 Indians from Ukraine lands at Delhi airport

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The flight AI 1946 landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here at around 11.40 pm.

Remembering the Iron Lady of India

Remembering the Iron Lady of India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

It is unconscionable to choose between Sardar Patel, who united India physically, and Indira Gandhi, who gave meaning, content and pride to the unity of the nation and became a martyr at the altar of national unity, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'The Gandhis are a liability for the Congress'

'The Gandhis are a liability for the Congress'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'The Congress can exist without (someone from) the Nehru-Gandhi family being its president.'

Fog slows down air and rail traffic in Delhi

Fog slows down air and rail traffic in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

At the Indira Gandhi International Airport several early morning departures were delayed with visibility going down below 75 metre. At least 10 flights were delayed due to poor visibility.

Amit Shah, Naidu miss Manipur swearing-in as plane develops snag

Amit Shah, Naidu miss Manipur swearing-in as plane develops snag

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Following the engine snag, the two BJP leaders shelved their plans to travel to Imphal for the swearing-in ceremony of N Biren Singh as Manipur chief minister, sources said.

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Ela Bhatt, whose SEWA empowered unorganised women workers, passes away

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Renowned women's rights activist and founder of the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) Ela Bhatt passed away in Ahmedabad on Wednesday due to age-related ailments, her associates said.

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Five people died in rain-related incidents in Delhi Friday as Monsoon arrived with a fury early in the morning, lashing the city with its highest rainfall in a single day of June in 88 years which brought it to a standstill with streets flooded, traffic in chaos and some commuters stranded on roads.

China issues 'stapled visas' to 3 Arunachal wushu players

China issues 'stapled visas' to 3 Arunachal wushu players

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Three wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh, who were to take part in the World University Games beginning on Friday in Chengdu, were issued 'stapled visas' by the Chinese embassy in New Delhi, which led to the entire team being held back while the players from other sports left the country.

Dense fog cover shrouds Delhi; flights affected

Dense fog cover shrouds Delhi; flights affected

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Heavy fog engulfed the national capital on Wednesday -- the first this season -- delaying 18 flights and 50 north-bound trains.

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Long queues were seen at outpatient department ticket counters in government hospitals, where senior doctors joined their junior colleagues in the protest.

3 flights bring back 616 Indians stranded in Ukraine on Day 4

3 flights bring back 616 Indians stranded in Ukraine on Day 4

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Three evacuation flights from Romania's capital Bucharest and Hungary's capital Budapest came to India on Tuesday with 616 Indian nationals who were stranded in Ukraine due to the Russian military offensive, officials said.

India working on plans to evacuate citizens from Ukraine

India working on plans to evacuate citizens from Ukraine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) held a series of high-level meetings to put into operation certain contingency plans in view of the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine.

S Africa returnee jumps home quarantine in Chandigarh, action ordered

S Africa returnee jumps home quarantine in Chandigarh, action ordered

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

A woman who returned to Chandigarh from South Africa two days ago allegedly broke home quarantine and went to a five-star hotel in Chandigarh, prompting the authorities on Friday to order strict action against her for violating COVID protocols for travellers.

'Unnao rape survivor critical, on life support system'

'Unnao rape survivor critical, on life support system'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

"She is sick and on life support system needing medication to support her blood pressure'

'I'm an ISI agent, want to live in India,' says man at IGIA

'I'm an ISI agent, want to live in India,' says man at IGIA

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

He was whisked away to an undisclosed destination where he was being questioned.

Govt, airlines issue directives amid congestion at airports

Govt, airlines issue directives amid congestion at airports

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The country's largest airline IndiGo and Air India have asked passengers to reach Delhi airport at least 3.5 hours prior to domestic departures.