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PHOTOS: Delhi chokes on thick smog

PHOTOS: Delhi chokes on thick smog

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Pollution levels spiked to severe levels in Delhi with thick haze blanketing the city on Tuesday, reducing visibility drastically and affecting flights and trains, prompting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to describe the national capital as a "gas chamber".

2 top PFI members arrested for role in Delhi riots: Police

2 top PFI members arrested for role in Delhi riots: Police

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The accused have been identified as PFI president Parvez and secretary Iliyas

India records 3.23 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 3.23 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,45,56,209 while the case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.12 per cent, the data stated.

BJP MP Ram Swaroop Sharma found hanging at Delhi residence

BJP MP Ram Swaroop Sharma found hanging at Delhi residence

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh Ram Swaroop Sharma was found hanging from the ceiling in his official residence in New Delhi on Wednesday, police said.

India Honours World Champion Nikhat Zareen

India Honours World Champion Nikhat Zareen

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Nikhat Zareen, Manisha Moun and Parveen Hooda, who brought honour to the country at the women's World Boxing Championships 2022, were felicitated by Sports Minister Anurag Thakur.

Gandhi's life has solutions to world's two biggest problems: Modi

Gandhi's life has solutions to world's two biggest problems: Modi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday termed terrorism and climate change as the biggest problems faced by the world saying the solutions to these can be found in Mahatma Gandhi's life and ideals.

No 'actionable inputs' to show drug, film industry nexus: Govt

No 'actionable inputs' to show drug, film industry nexus: Govt

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

During the period of COVID-19 lockdown, no such actionable inputs were received by NCB revealing the nexus between people in the film industry and drug traffickers'

Davis Cup: Doubles team yet to be decided; fitness a concern for India

Davis Cup: Doubles team yet to be decided; fitness a concern for India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Indian captain Anand Amritraj hinted that Saketh Myneni partner Leander Paes for the doubles rubber in the World Group Davis Cup play-off tie and he believes the hosts have a "good chance" of earning a point against the formidable Spain.

Monsoon session of Parliament likely to be held from July 19

Monsoon session of Parliament likely to be held from July 19

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The nearly month-long session is likely to have around 20 sittings, sources said.

India's first all-women SWAT team keep guard at Red Fort

India's first all-women SWAT team keep guard at Red Fort

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The 36-member all-women Special Weapons And Tactics team has been trained by the National Security Guard for anti-terrorism duty under the Delhi Police's Special Cell.

Union minister says 'no word barred from use' in Parliament

Union minister says 'no word barred from use' in Parliament

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Addressing reporters after the all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament which was attended by leaders of various parties, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi also said that the government was open for discussion on all issues under rules and procedures of Parliament.

India records 20,044 fresh Covid cases, 56 deaths in a day

India records 20,044 fresh Covid cases, 56 deaths in a day

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The total number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,30,63,651.

Rafale aircraft makes debut on R-Day flypast

Rafale aircraft makes debut on R-Day flypast

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The fighter jet conducted Eklavya formation by flying at a height of around 300 meter along with two Jagaur and two MIG-29 aircraft. The five jets resembled a V shape with Rafale leading the pack.

What Manish Sisodia wrote in his resignation letter

What Manish Sisodia wrote in his resignation letter

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Sticking onto his stance of calling the allegations against him 'false', AAP leader Manish Sisodia in his resignation letter said that it is unfortunate that despite working with honesty and truthfulness continuously for eight years, corruption charges are being levelled against him.

Shaheen Bagh protesters vote in batches to keep agitation alive

Shaheen Bagh protesters vote in batches to keep agitation alive

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

'They should know that we are still protesting as Delhi votes and will continue the agitation after the polling'

Highlights from Trudeau's India visit: Day 6

Highlights from Trudeau's India visit: Day 6

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Here are snapshots from Day 6 of Trudeaus visit.

Covid boosters for 18+ age group from April 10

Covid boosters for 18+ age group from April 10

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

All those above the age of 18 who have completed nine months after the administration of the second dose will be eligible for the precaution dose, it said.

Heat wave grips India, Raj's Churu crosses 50-degree mark

Heat wave grips India, Raj's Churu crosses 50-degree mark

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The national capital battled weather conditions in the "red category" as the maximum temperature recorded at the Palam observatory was 46.1C,

Droupadi Murmu files nomination, accompanied by PM, BJP top brass, allies

Droupadi Murmu files nomination, accompanied by PM, BJP top brass, allies

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The BJP-led NDA's nominee Droupadi Murmu on Friday filed her nomination papers for the July 18 presidential election, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi handing over the set of papers to Returning Officer P C Mody.

Meet the low-profile businessman who launched a smartphone for Rs 251!

Meet the low-profile businessman who launched a smartphone for Rs 251!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Mohit Kumar Goel has created a flutter in India launching the world's cheapest smartphone.

Caption this: What did Rahul show Sonia on his phone?

Caption this: What did Rahul show Sonia on his phone?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Let your imagination run wild on giving a suitable caption for this photograph

Defamation plea not maintainable: Dhoni tells court

Defamation plea not maintainable: Dhoni tells court

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Recently, Dhoni filed a criminal case against Diwakar and Das claiming they have allegedly duped him of around Rs 16 crore by not honouring a contract to establish cricket academies, according to his lawyer.

Exercise, reading and 'sewa': Farmer's 'protest life' at Delhi borders

Exercise, reading and 'sewa': Farmer's 'protest life' at Delhi borders

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Twenty days on, life has settled into a routine for protesting farmers who are devising ways to crack the code of living through an agitation with no immediate end in sight.

In Delhi, they see Indira in Priyanka

In Delhi, they see Indira in Priyanka

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Residents said that the Congress leader was a spitting image of her grand mother and her entrance into politics had lent fresh energy to the party.

'Parties seeking votes in Ambedkar's name tried to erase his contribution'

'Parties seeking votes in Ambedkar's name tried to erase his contribution'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Modi, who inaugurated the centre in the heart of the national capital in Janpath, also took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi's comment on being a Shiva devotee and said some parties talked more of Baba Bhole (Lord Shiva) than Babasaheb.

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha to resume simultaneous functioning from March 14

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha to resume simultaneous functioning from March 14

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

However, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will use their respective chambers and galleries for the members to seat, as was the case earlier, they pointed out.

All Set For Republic Day Parade!

All Set For Republic Day Parade!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Glimpses of the dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade.

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

27 dead in 2 days, 106 arrested; Delhi remains tense

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Hospital authorities said of the deceased at the GTB, at least nine received gun shots. One of the deceased is also a woman, they said.

Ukraine situation, crude prices posing challenge to financial stability: Sitharaman

Ukraine situation, crude prices posing challenge to financial stability: Sitharaman

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the ensuing jump in global crude prices are a challenge to financial stability in India. The two issues were discussed at the meeting of Financial Stability Development Council (FSDC), which comprises all the financial sector regulators, Sitharaman told reporters in Mumbai. "It is difficult to say how it (crude prices) will go.

Venkatesh Prasad slams selectors for ignoring Sarfaraz

Venkatesh Prasad slams selectors for ignoring Sarfaraz

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad has come down heavily on the Board of Control for Cricket in India and its selectors, saying ignoring Sarfaraz Khan for the upcoming Test series against Australia is "unfair" and "an abuse of domestic cricket".

India reports 37,975 new COVID-19 cases, 480 deaths

India reports 37,975 new COVID-19 cases, 480 deaths

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 86,04,955 pushing the national recovery rate to 93.76 per cent

Amit Shah flags off Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express

Amit Shah flags off Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The home minister also said that Article 370 was the "biggest roadblock" in the state's development and within 10 years, it will be one of the most developed regions of the country.

Here's what Kohli wants to say on Test cricket

Here's what Kohli wants to say on Test cricket

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

India captain Virat Kohli, on Wednesday, said that for the game cricket to sustain globally, Test cricket needs to be the premier format.

India logs 5,700 new Covid cases, active tally rises

India logs 5,700 new Covid cases, active tally rises

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The active cases comprise 0.11 per cent of the total infections.

Active Covid cases in India increase

Active Covid cases in India increase

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The active cases comprise 2.04 per cent of the total infections.

Nusrat Jahan, Mimi Chakraborty, 1st time MPs, take oath

Nusrat Jahan, Mimi Chakraborty, 1st time MPs, take oath

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The two actors-turned-politicians could not take oath as Nusrat Jahan recently got married to businessman Nikhil Jain and Chakraborty also attended the ceremony in Turkey.

5 Manipur MLAs who resigned from Cong join BJP

5 Manipur MLAs who resigned from Cong join BJP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Henry Okram, nephew of former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ibobi Singh, Panonam Broken, Oinam Lukhoi Singh, Ngamthang Haokip, Ginsuanhau Zou were inducted into the BJP by its vice president Baijayant Jay Panda.

Big steps taken to make defence sector atmanirbhar: PM

Big steps taken to make defence sector atmanirbhar: PM

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

In his Independence Day speech, Modi said recently, import of more than 100 military equipment has been stopped.

Meet the officer who assisted PM in hoisting the flag

Meet the officer who assisted PM in hoisting the flag

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Major Shweta Pandey was commissioned in the Army in March 2012 from the Officers Training Academy, Chennai.

Amit Shah reprimands Delhi Police Commissioner over clashes

Amit Shah reprimands Delhi Police Commissioner over clashes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

After meeting Shah, Patnaik said he briefed the minister on the current situation in Hauz Qazi area.