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No new COVID deaths in 7 states in 3 weeks: Govt

No new COVID deaths in 7 states in 3 weeks: Govt

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The Centre, however, noted that the last national serosurvey findings have shown that over 70 per cent of the population is still susceptible to the disease.

America's message to India in a warship

America's message to India in a warship

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'Movement of naval forces at sea is often more than just perfunctory deployment -- reading the messages that they send is important,' alerts Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Why Port Blair may soon lose 'major port' tag

Why Port Blair may soon lose 'major port' tag

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

On June 1, 2010, under Indian Ports Act, 1908, govt declared Port Blair as 13th major port in India

Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: IMD

Monsoon onset over Kerala likely on June 1: IMD

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The IMD, in its onset date forecast on May 15, had said the monsoon is likely to hit the southern state on June 5, four days after its normal arrival.

Three movies you must watch!

Three movies you must watch!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Indira Kannan picks Made in Bangladesh, Greed, Moothon.

Five states see upsurge in daily COVID-19 cases: Centre

Five states see upsurge in daily COVID-19 cases: Centre

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh have recorded an 'upsurge' in daily new cases of COVID-19, the Union health ministry said on Saturday.

No new deaths due to COVID in 17 states

No new deaths due to COVID in 17 states

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

A total of 17 states and union territories that have not reported any new deaths in the last 24 hours are Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Ladakh, Mizoram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tripura, Lakshadweep, Arunachal Pradesh and Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

'People becoming lax in taking COVID-19 precautions'

'People becoming lax in taking COVID-19 precautions'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The official asserted that following social distancing, wearing masks, maintaining hand hygiene and avoiding big gatherings remain vital in preventing the spread of the infection.

J-K to be largest Union Territory, followed by Ladakh

J-K to be largest Union Territory, followed by Ladakh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

With the addition of two new UTs, its total number will go up to nine -- J&K, Ladakh, Delhi, Puducherry, Diu and Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Chandigarh, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

India launches communication satellite from Sriharikota

India launches communication satellite from Sriharikota

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Thursday's launch is the last one of 2020 for ISRO.

8 states account for over 81% of new COVID cases

8 states account for over 81% of new COVID cases

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab have shown a steep rise in daily COVID-19 cases

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'Any person who wants to enter this service should have a single object of serving the public irrespective of hindrances.'

5 states register sharp rise in daily COVID-19 cases

5 states register sharp rise in daily COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Five states -- Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat -- have registered a sharp rise in daily COVID-19 cases, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday as India recorded 59,118 new infections, the highest single-day rise so far this year.

IMD warns of cyclonic storm over Maharashta, Gujarat

IMD warns of cyclonic storm over Maharashta, Gujarat

Rediff.com31 May 2020

On June 2, wind speed will reach 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 over south Gujarat coast, with sea condition very likely to be "rough to very rough". On June 3-4, squally wind speed will reach 90-100 kmph gusting 110 kmph over Gujarat coasts, and the sea condition is very likely to be high to very high.

No new Covid deaths in 17 states and UTs in 24 hrs

No new Covid deaths in 17 states and UTs in 24 hrs

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Six states and UTs have reported no new case in the last 24 hours

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

India's digital health mission likely to face privacy issues

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Lack of clarity on data-sharing persists, public health experts sceptic about the pilot that was run in six Union territories as benchmark for national roll-out

Big pay hike for Kiran Bedi, Anil Baijal

Big pay hike for Kiran Bedi, Anil Baijal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The Union cabinet has given its nod for the revision of salary and allowances of lieutenant governors of Union Territories and it will be on a par with that of the secretary to the government of India, an official statement said.

Pawar's daughter re-nominated; grand nephew missing in NCP list

Pawar's daughter re-nominated; grand nephew missing in NCP list

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Sule has been renominated from the Pawar family turf of Baramati, which she represents in the outgoing Lok Sabha whereas grand nephew Parth Pawar, as it does not mention Maval constituency.

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.

BJP targeting 'particular community' with population debate: Tharoor

BJP targeting 'particular community' with population debate: Tharoor

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The former Union minister said the population debate is 'utterly misplaced' and half a century out-of-date as a large majority of Indian states have achieved replacement levels of fertility.

As INS Rajput retires, China's reality check

As INS Rajput retires, China's reality check

Rediff.com29 May 2021

China has been commissioning three new destroyers every year while India has barely completed one destroyer every 2-3 years.

100 more airports to be developed by 2025: Sitharaman

100 more airports to be developed by 2025: Sitharaman

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Presenting the Budget for 2020-21, Sitharaman said Rs 1.7 lakh crore has been provided for transport infrastructure in 2020-21.

Over 85 lakh vaccinated against COVID-19 so far: Govt

Over 85 lakh vaccinated against COVID-19 so far: Govt

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The number of healthcare and frontline workers vaccinated against the coronavirus in the country has surpassed 85 lakh, the Union health ministry said on Monday.

Over 30L vaccinated against COVID in 24 hrs, highest so far

Over 30L vaccinated against COVID in 24 hrs, highest so far

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

More than 30 lakh people were inoculated against COVID-19 on March 15, the highest in a day so far, taking the total number of vaccine doses administered in the country to 3,29,47,432, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday.

Cyclone Ockhi: Search ops for missing fishermen on as 67 return to Kochi

Cyclone Ockhi: Search ops for missing fishermen on as 67 return to Kochi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Out of 67 fishermen, 49 are from Tamil Nadu, 13 from Kerala, four from Assam and one from Andhra Pradesh, they said.

'BJP is Beatable in Gujarat'

'BJP is Beatable in Gujarat'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

'The people of Gujarat are fed up with the BJP.'

PIX: Sobhita, Anurag Kashyap take Moothon to Toronto

PIX: Sobhita, Anurag Kashyap take Moothon to Toronto

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Besides Priyanka Chopra-Farhan Akhtar's The Sky Is Pink, it will also see the premiere of Geetu Mohandas' Malayalam film, Moothon.

326 sedition cases filed between 2014-19; only 6 convictions

326 sedition cases filed between 2014-19; only 6 convictions

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

According to the home ministry data, 2019 saw the highest number of 93 cases registered in the country, followed by 70 in 2018, 51 in 2017, 47 in 2014, 35 in 2016 and 30 in 2015.

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The USS John Paul Jones acted like a dog marking the lamp post, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Medics to be administered second vaccine dose from Feb 13

Medics to be administered second vaccine dose from Feb 13

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The second dose of anti-coronavirus vaccine will be administered to healthcare workers from February 13, the Centre said on Thursday, highlighting that 45 per cent of them have been inoculated so far.

5-star culture: Ghulam Nabi Azad on why Congress loses polls

5-star culture: Ghulam Nabi Azad on why Congress loses polls

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

He laid stress on workers' connection with the ground and cited his own example when he was party in-charge for various assembly elections in the past.

8 states account for over 84% of India's new COVID cases

8 states account for over 84% of India's new COVID cases

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Maharashtra has reported the highest daily rise of 40,414 COVID-19 cases, followed by 3,082 in Karnataka, 2,870 in Punjab, 2,276 in Madhya Pradesh, 2,270 in Gujarat, 2,216 in Kerala, 2,194 in Tamil Nadu and 2,153 in Chhattisgarh, the ministry said.

Navy foils Somali pirate attack, rescues crew

Navy foils Somali pirate attack, rescues crew

Rediff.com27 Mar 2011

Indian Navy has foiled an attack by Somali pirates on a merchant ship, west of the Lakshadweep Islands, by apprehending 16 Somali pirates and rescued 16 hostages.

5 states account for over 84% of active Covid cases: Govt

5 states account for over 84% of active Covid cases: Govt

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Maharashtra and Kerala alone account for 67.84 per cent of total active cases, it said.

10 states show steep rise in daily COVID-19 cases

10 states show steep rise in daily COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Sixteen states -- Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Kerala, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal -- are displaying an upward trajectory in daily new cases.

India administering vaccine at the fastest rate: Govt

India administering vaccine at the fastest rate: Govt

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

India has surpassed the United States to become the fastest COVID-19 vaccinating country in the world with an average daily rate of 30,93,861 vaccine doses, the Union health ministry said.

At 43 lakh, India records highest single-day vaccine jabs

At 43 lakh, India records highest single-day vaccine jabs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

As on day 80 of the vaccination drive (April 5), a total 43,00,966 vaccine doses have been given out of which 39,00,505 beneficiaries were vaccinated across 48,095 sessions for 1st dose while 4,00,461 beneficiaries received the 2nd dose, according to the data updated at 7 am.

6 states showing surge in Covid cases: Centre

6 states showing surge in Covid cases: Centre

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

India's total number of active COVID-19 cases has reached 1,64,511, which comprises 1.48 per cent of the country's total infections, the Union health ministry said on Sunday highlighting six states that have shown a surge in new cases in a span of 24 hours.

Jaypee Infratech's creditors defer voting on Suraksha's offer

Jaypee Infratech's creditors defer voting on Suraksha's offer

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Jaypee Infratech's financial creditors on Monday deferred the voting process on Suraksha group's offer to acquire the realty firm and will decide later this week whether bids of Suraksha group as well as NBCC should be considered again. Days after NBCC strongly objected to the Committee of Creditors (CoC) rejecting its offer and also questioned the jurisdiction of Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) Anuj Jain, the creditors held a meeting to discuss NBCC's addendum to its existing offer. The CoC, at its meeting on Monday, decided to conduct voting on May 27-28 on whether both contenders -- Suraksha group and NBCC -- should be allowed to submit their resolution plans for Jaypee Infratech Ltd (JIL), which went into insolvency proceedings in 2017.

'Actors want to work with me, not producers'

'Actors want to work with me, not producers'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Moothon's script won the Sundance Institute's Global Filmmaking Award. Geethu Mohandas's movie is now coming to a theatre near you.