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How drones are helping fight against COVID-19

How drones are helping fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Drones are being used for carrying out a host of tasks like surveillance to ensure that people are maintaining social distancing, spreading awareness about COVID-19 in densely populated areas, spraying disinfectants and checking people's temperature

Fali Nariman to challenge judicial bill in Supreme Court

Fali Nariman to challenge judicial bill in Supreme Court

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Noted jurist Fali S Nariman on Thursday slammed the two legislations that seek to overturn the present collegium system of appointment of judges, saying they hit at the root of judicial independence and may be struck down by the Supreme Court.

Cabinet increases retirement age of government doctors to 65 years

Cabinet increases retirement age of government doctors to 65 years

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The retirement age of doctors in some departments is 60 years and in some others, it is 62.

Piaggio plan diesel engine unit near Pune

Piaggio plan diesel engine unit near Pune

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

The Italy-based global transportation major, Piaggio & C Spa, will pump in euro 60-65 million over the next two to three years to set up a diesel engine manufacturing facility near Pune.

Hutch looks at base offer of $14 bn

Hutch looks at base offer of $14 bn

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

As top bosses of Vodafone and Essar arrived in Hong Kong to negotiate a deal for acquiring Hutchison Telecom's Indian business, its parent company has indicated it will not consider any offer below $14 billion.

Sarin to visit India to alter Hutch-Essar Board

Sarin to visit India to alter Hutch-Essar Board

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Vodafone CEO Arun Sarin is expected to visit India next month to reconstitute the board of Hutch Essar, which would be renamed as Vodafone Essar.

Kartarpur corridor: India, Pak to meet on July 14

Kartarpur corridor: India, Pak to meet on July 14

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The delegates from both sides will discusses issues, including connectivity at the Zero Point and the number of pilgrims to be allowed.

Cops recover letter exposing 'Maoist plan' to assassinate PM

Cops recover letter exposing 'Maoist plan' to assassinate PM

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The letter says Maoists want to assassinate Modi the way former PM Rajiv Gandhi was killed, say Maharashtra CM and the state police.

Team India wrestling with pace worries

Team India wrestling with pace worries

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Paceman Mohammed Shami is improving but he is not certain for the next match.

Nagpur pitch rated 'poor' by ICC Match Referee

Nagpur pitch rated 'poor' by ICC Match Referee

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

In major embarrassment for the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the International Cricket Council rated the track at the Vidarbha Cricket Association ground in Nagpur, on which the third Test between India and South Africa was played, as "poor", triggering a review of the performance of the pitch under the ICC Pitch Monitoring Process.

Like Rajini, ill-health may mar Sasikala's political plans too

Like Rajini, ill-health may mar Sasikala's political plans too

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

At 70, going by hospital records made public, most age and health-related arguments put out against super-star Rajinikanth's entry into politics, before he withdrew citing a 2016 kidney-transplant, hold good for Sasikala, too, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Singur supports us, claims Tata Motors

Singur supports us, claims Tata Motors

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

As part of other initiatives to connect with the people, the company is organising special training programmes for women in areas such as tailoring, hand gloves making, garments, food products and handicrafts.

Focus on Dhoni's form as India gear up for do-or-die match

Focus on Dhoni's form as India gear up for do-or-die match

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The former captain's struggling innings of 51 off 96 balls and his failure to rotate the strike in the first ODI has brought to focus the rejigging that captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri will have to fret upon.

Mumbai: Dirty Tuesday for commuters falling into gutter

Mumbai: Dirty Tuesday for commuters falling into gutter

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Around 15 commuters fell into a gutter after a cement slab caved in due to the heavy morning rush at platform No. 1 at the Vasai railhead on Tuesday morning.

JNU student leader Umar Khalid shot at near Parliament, escapes unhurt

JNU student leader Umar Khalid shot at near Parliament, escapes unhurt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The JNU student leader said, "There is an atmosphere of fear in the country and anybody who speaks against the government is threatened."

BJP to conduct 4 'parivartan yatras' as part of UP campaign

BJP to conduct 4 'parivartan yatras' as part of UP campaign

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address six regional meetings during the 192-day-long exercise.

Vodafone to resume talks with Essar soon

Vodafone to resume talks with Essar soon

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Vodafone which has won the bid for majority stake in Hutch-Essar, is likely to resume discussions with Indian partner Essar on issues like management and share structure within the next week or 10 days.

Don't politicise events which concern India's prestige: Sri Sri

Don't politicise events which concern India's prestige: Sri Sri

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

He claimed that his foundation has already received invitation from Australia, Mexico and other nations for holding the next edition of the event.

Bhavdeep Singh, the CEO who championed organ donation quits Fortis

Bhavdeep Singh, the CEO who championed organ donation quits Fortis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Singh, who was instrumental in building required capabilities in the organisation said his role at Fortis did not allow him to spend time with his family, as the reason behind his resignation.

After 12 years, govt decides to privatise 6 more airports

After 12 years, govt decides to privatise 6 more airports

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

The ones chosen for operation, management and development through a public-private partnership model are Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati.

How this judge is shaping India's future with 'minority views'

How this judge is shaping India's future with 'minority views'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Since Justice D Y Chandrachud is one of the youngest on the bench and is slated to become the Chief Justice of India on the seniority principle, his views have special significance for the future, says M J Antony.

Patna: Stolen arms recovered

Patna: Stolen arms recovered

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

Four criminals, including gangster Ravi, were arrested.

India have enough ammunition going into World Cup: Shastri

India have enough ammunition going into World Cup: Shastri

Rediff.com14 May 2019

India are a flexible side with enough ammunition in their arsenal going into the World Cup, says head coach Ravi Shastri, making it clear that combinations would depend on conditions.

'I want both my parents to win this election'

'I want both my parents to win this election'

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'People want to see Mr Sinha win again because he has always been there for Patna whether he has been a leader or not.' 'Even when he was an actor, he was a proud Bihari.' 'He is not doing it because he only wants to win an election, he wants to do it because he really loves Bihar.'

India's exports contract, but trade deficit falls to 5-month low

India's exports contract, but trade deficit falls to 5-month low

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

September import growth was the second lowest this fiscal year, after the April growth figures of 4.6 per cent, bringing the trade deficit down to $13.98 billion

Rest was important as I was playing non-stop cricket: Kohli

Rest was important as I was playing non-stop cricket: Kohli

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Virat Kohli is happy that to have got a three-week break from the game post the Australia tour.

'Trump govt policies could impact Indian exports'

'Trump govt policies could impact Indian exports'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Stock markets in structural bull run but there can be bouts of volatility says Ravi Gopalakrishnan, head, equities, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund

The maharaja who gave his people museums

The maharaja who gave his people museums

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The collector king Sayajirao Gaekwad III, who lived a century ago, put together a fantastic world of Indian and European art for his subjects.

Alcatel ramps up India plan

Alcatel ramps up India plan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

What makes Rohit Sharma so special...

What makes Rohit Sharma so special...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Languid strokeplay might make his batting look easy but Indian batsman Rohit Sharma says making an international comeback after a six-month injury-forced layoff is easier said than done.

Congress on top in Goa, BJP suffers setback

Congress on top in Goa, BJP suffers setback

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

The Aam Aadmi Party, which entered the fray with much fanfare, failed to make any impact at the hustings.

6 more killed in Andhra cracker unit explosion, toll mounts to 17

6 more killed in Andhra cracker unit explosion, toll mounts to 17

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The toll in the explosion at a fire cracker manufacturing unit at Vakatippa village in East Godavari district rose to 17 on Tuesday with six more persons succumbing to burns at a local hospital, police said.

Why Coke is following PepsiCo

Why Coke is following PepsiCo

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Coca-Cola will sell off its bottling business in India in the next few years.

Here's the Sports Minister's advice to Asiad-bound athletes

Here's the Sports Minister's advice to Asiad-bound athletes

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

India is sending a 800-plus contingent, including 572 athletes, to the Asian Games, to be held from August 18 to September 2 in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang.

Shahid, Jolly LLB win big at 61st National awards

Shahid, Jolly LLB win big at 61st National awards

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

A quick look at winners in the major categories.

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Ganguly had said India will lock horns with England, Australia and one other top cricketing side in an annual ODI series starting 2021.