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India logs 13,615 new Covid cases, active tally rise

India logs 13,615 new Covid cases, active tally rise

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The active cases comprise 0.30 per cent of the total infections.

BJP to follow Maharashtra model in Delhi; won't name CM candidate

BJP to follow Maharashtra model in Delhi; won't name CM candidate

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said that it was confident of achieving a straightforward victory in the Delhi elections, and added that it would follow the successful plans applied in polls in Maharashtra and Haryana and not name a candidate for the chief minister's post.

No electrifying effect from government's EV push

No electrifying effect from government's EV push

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

State governments need to focus on building charging infrastructure to realise the goal of transitioning a large proportion of their sales to EVs, reports Ishaan Gera.

9,062 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in India

9,062 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.49 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 4.38 per cent, the ministry said.

India's active Covid cases rise further with 18,815 new infections

India's active Covid cases rise further with 18,815 new infections

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,25,343 with 38 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Some of our leaders were busybusy over the weekend.

Centre asks 5 states to control emerging Covid surge

Centre asks 5 states to control emerging Covid surge

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Laxity at any level may nullify the gains achieved in COVID management so far, he underlined.

Mushtaq Ali: Shaw makes short work of Mizoram

Mushtaq Ali: Shaw makes short work of Mizoram

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

When Mizoram batted, Shreevats Goswami (31) was the only significant scorer but the seasoned Mumbai attack led by Dhawal Kulkarni kept the minnows under check.

Amit Shah-headed panel wants Hindi replace English in IITs, courts in north India

Amit Shah-headed panel wants Hindi replace English in IITs, courts in north India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

A parliamentary committee has recommended that the medium of instruction in technical and non-technical higher education institutes such as IITs in Hindi-speaking states should be Hindi and in other parts of India their respective local language. It said the use of English should be made optional.

People reposed trust in Fadnavis, Khattar: Modi

People reposed trust in Fadnavis, Khattar: Modi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

In Maharashtra, Modi said that a chief minister has completed full term for the first time in 50 years and added that political stability is a must for an economically important state like it.

Travel Quiz: How Well Do You Know India?

Travel Quiz: How Well Do You Know India?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

If you consider yourself a passionate India traveller, have a go at this quiz on fallen-off-the-map places to visit in our country.

India logs 14,830 new Covid cases, active tally falls

India logs 14,830 new Covid cases, active tally falls

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,26,110 with 36 new fatalities being recorded.

Maharashtra: BJP-Sena 'Mahayuti' on the brink

Maharashtra: BJP-Sena 'Mahayuti' on the brink

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

With neither the Bharatiya Janata Party nor the Shiv Sena willing to yield ground on the number of Assembly seats they want to contest, the alliance between them seems to be on the brink.

At 4,417, India records lowest single-day rise in Covid cases in 3 months

At 4,417, India records lowest single-day rise in Covid cases in 3 months

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 1.20 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2.06 per cent.

War Over Amul's Plans For South India

War Over Amul's Plans For South India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

'As long as Amul was coming in with products it was not a problem because it was something value added and with a shelf life.' 'When it gets into the local market by procuring locally, it cuts into the market-share of local cooperatives.'

Pathaan Cheers Single Screen Theatres

Pathaan Cheers Single Screen Theatres

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Their number is dwindling, but single-screens believe they have a place in the entertainment space

India's active Covid cases rise to 83,990; 38 more succumb to virus

India's active Covid cases rise to 83,990; 38 more succumb to virus

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,941 with 38 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

With 16,464 new cases, India's Covid tally reaches 4.40cr

With 16,464 new cases, India's Covid tally reaches 4.40cr

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,26,396 with 24 new fatalities.

India logs 19,673 new Covid cases, positivity rate at 4.96%

India logs 19,673 new Covid cases, positivity rate at 4.96%

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the viral disease surged to 4,33,49,778.

Exit polls fail to gauge Oppn fight in 2 states

Exit polls fail to gauge Oppn fight in 2 states

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The biggest shocker is in Haryana where at least three exit polls predicted decimation of the Opposition, but the BJP won 40 seats in the 90-member assembly and the Congress 31 seats.

Job Quotas In Private Sector?

Job Quotas In Private Sector?

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Rather than a blind reproduction of the government template, a more productive way of enforcing affirmative action in the private sector could be to emulate an American model, suggests Kanika Datta.

India's active Covid cases decline to 64,667, 45 succumb to virus

India's active Covid cases decline to 64,667, 45 succumb to virus

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The toll from the pandemic climbed to 5,27,874 after 45 more fatalities were recorded. The figure includes 10 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Active Covid cases in country decline to 96,442

Active Covid cases in country decline to 96,442

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

India logged 10,649 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,43,68,195, while the active cases declined to 96,442, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

BJP's RS tally likely to remain below 100 after polls on June 10

BJP's RS tally likely to remain below 100 after polls on June 10

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Elections will be held on June 10 to fill 57 Rajya Sabha seats from 15 states falling vacant due to the retirement of members on different dates between June and August, the Election Commission said on Thursday.

Active Covid cases in country rise to 1,45,654

Active Covid cases in country rise to 1,45,654

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

India added 20,557 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,38,03,619, while the active cases increased to 1,45,654, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

India sizzles in heatwave, Banda (UP) records 47.4 deg C

India sizzles in heatwave, Banda (UP) records 47.4 deg C

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The mercury breached the 46-degree Celsius mark in several places such as Allahabad (46.8 degrees Celsius) and Jhansi (46.2 degrees Celsius) in Uttar Pradesh; Sports Complex (46.4 degrees Celsius) in Delhi; Ganganagar (46.4 degrees Celsius) in Rajasthan; Nowgong (46.2 degrees Celsius) in Madhya Pradesh; and Maharashtra's Chandrapur (46.4 degrees Celsius).

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A round-up of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country, on Tuesday.

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

It's BJP vs regional parties in Thursday's bypolls in 6 states

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Voting will be held on Thursday in bypolls to seven assembly seats in six states -- a contest symbolic of the fierce turf war between the Bharatiya Janata Party and regional parties.

Congressmen Upset About RS Nom For 'Outsider'

Congressmen Upset About RS Nom For 'Outsider'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Why choose people from outside the state?'

Major relief for common man as fuel prices come down

Major relief for common man as fuel prices come down

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the excise duty cut would have an impact of Rs 10,500 crore on central government's tax revenues.

Maharashtra CM says no probe; PK film shows to continue

Maharashtra CM says no probe; PK film shows to continue

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

'Shows of PK will continue all over Maharashtra and we will provide necessary protection to ensure smooth screening of the film,' Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said.

Active Covid cases decline to 1,31,807 with 12,751 new infections

Active Covid cases decline to 1,31,807 with 12,751 new infections

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

With 12,751 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,41,74,650, while the active cases have declined to 1,31,807, according to the Union health ministry data.

Active Covid cases rise to 1,35,510 with 16,167 new infections

Active Covid cases rise to 1,35,510 with 16,167 new infections

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

With 16,167 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,41,61,899, while the active cases have increased to 1,35,510, according to the Union health ministry data.

16,159 new Covid infections take active cases over 1.15 lakh

16,159 new Covid infections take active cases over 1.15 lakh

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

India logged 16,159 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,35,47,809, while the active cases increased to 1,15,212, according to the Union health ministry.

After Karnataka rout, BJP insiders seek 'bigger say' for local leaders

After Karnataka rout, BJP insiders seek 'bigger say' for local leaders

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party's comprehensive defeat to the Congress in Karnataka where the two parties ran a campaign of contrasts has left the ruling party much to ponder as the two rivals are facing a direct contest in three more state polls this year in the run-up to the all-important 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

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.

JP Nadda's term as party chief extended as BJP eyes victory in 2024

JP Nadda's term as party chief extended as BJP eyes victory in 2024

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

The widely expected development underlines the party's preference for continuity as it gears up for the all-important Lok Sabha polls next year, expected in April-May.

India records 17,135 fresh COVID-19 cases, 47 fatalities

India records 17,135 fresh COVID-19 cases, 47 fatalities

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The active cases comprise 0.31 per cent of the total infections.

Campaign ends for bypolls to 7 assembly seats in 6 states, counting on Nov 6

Campaign ends for bypolls to 7 assembly seats in 6 states, counting on Nov 6

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Chief ministers and other senior leaders made last-minute appeals to voters for their support in Mokama and Gopalganj of Bihar, Adampur of Haryana, Manugoda of Telangana, Gola Gorakhnath of Uttar Pradesh and Dhamnagar of Odisha.

India reports 13,734 new Covid cases, active tally dips

India reports 13,734 new Covid cases, active tally dips

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,26,430 with 27 new fatalities.