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15 held for violence in Delhi's Daryaganj

15 held for violence in Delhi's Daryaganj

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Those arrested have been charged with rioting and using force to deter policemen from doing duty, police said.

Amid farmer's protest, agriculture minister Tomar meets Shah

Amid farmer's protest, agriculture minister Tomar meets Shah

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Tomar and Parkash, along with their ministerial colleague Piyush Goyal, had led the government's negotiations with the protesting farmers.

BJP, AAP celebrate early Holi with poll victory

BJP, AAP celebrate early Holi with poll victory

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Here are some of the glimpses.

Injured Indian student had to travel 700-km by road

Injured Indian student had to travel 700-km by road

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The Indian Embassy in Ukraine put out a series of tweets giving a sense of the challenging situation in which Singh was taken out of Kyiv.

Davis Cup: Ramanathan faces Nadal challenge in opening singles

Davis Cup: Ramanathan faces Nadal challenge in opening singles

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Rafael Nadal to play against Ram Kumar Ramanathan on the first day of their Davis Cup World Group play-off tie in New Delhi on Friday.

Rajnath refuses to shake hands with China's defence minister

Rajnath refuses to shake hands with China's defence minister

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Singh conveyed to Li that India wants to improve relations with China but it can happen only after peace and tranquillity are restored at the border, the sources said.

Manipur Anganwadi worker dies a week after being vaccinated

Manipur Anganwadi worker dies a week after being vaccinated

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

A 48-year-old Anganwadi worker in Manipur has died a week after receiving her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, officials said on Saturday.

PHOTOS: The biggies who flashed inked finger in Phase 6

PHOTOS: The biggies who flashed inked finger in Phase 6

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Polling was held on Sunday for 59 Lok Sabha seats in the sixth and penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls. Elections are being held in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, 10 seats in Haryana, eights constituencies each in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal, seven seats in Delhi and four in Jharkhand. Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Sangam turns into biggest confluence of human faith as 5 cr take dip

Sangam turns into biggest confluence of human faith as 5 cr take dip

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Traditionally the biggest of all the sacred bathing days in the 50-day long Mela, Mauni Amavasya this time holds greater significance as it falls on a Monday and that too during the Kumbh - a rather rare combination on many accounts.

Process for appointment of CDS underway: Rajnath

Process for appointment of CDS underway: Rajnath

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

According to the new rules, any serving or retired lieutenant general, air marshal and vice-admiral under the age of 62 years will be eligible for appointment to the post of CDS.

Left Cong due to its disconnect with people: Jitin Prasada

Left Cong due to its disconnect with people: Jitin Prasada

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Prasada, who had also served as a Union minister in the Congress-led UPA government and whose family had been associated with the party for three generations, joined the BJP on Wednesday, and termed the saffron party 'only true national party' in the country.

Marching down Rajpath on R-Day

Marching down Rajpath on R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

On the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, several marching contingents marched down Rajpath in Delhi on Tuesday, with President Ram Nath Kovind saluting them from the dais. Here's a look at some of the regiments.

PM gives Rs 1,000 as BJP launches special micro-donation drive

PM gives Rs 1,000 as BJP launches special micro-donation drive

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

'I have donated Rs 1,000 towards the party fund of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Our ideal of always putting Nation First and the culture of lifelong selfless service by our cadre will be further strengthened by your micro-donation. Help make BJP strong. Help make India strong,' Modi tweeted.

Davis Cup: Spain take 2-0 lead vs India in World Group play-offs

Davis Cup: Spain take 2-0 lead vs India in World Group play-offs

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

India lost the opening tie of the Davis Cup World Group play-off against Spain after Ramkumar Ramanathan lost to Spain's Feliciano Lopez 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 on a hot evening in Delhi on Friday.

India reports over 90,000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

India reports over 90,000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

There are 8,82,542 active cases of the infection in the country which comprises 20.99 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

PHOTOS: The 'Great' Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn

PHOTOS: The 'Great' Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

This is the first time in over 400 years that the two appeared so close to each other, though regular conjunctions take place every 20 years.

Rahul Gandhi not Ram, but BJP on Ravana's path: Salman Khurshid

Rahul Gandhi not Ram, but BJP on Ravana's path: Salman Khurshid

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Khurshid's statement came after Rahul Gandhi was seen in T-shirt in the chilly Delhi winter.

Had warned Jamia students about miscreants before entering campus: Delhi Police

Had warned Jamia students about miscreants before entering campus: Delhi Police

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The police were widely condemned for entering the campus and baton charging students and using tear gas.

J P Nadda appointed as working president of BJP

J P Nadda appointed as working president of BJP

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The decision by BJP's highest decision-making body was announced by former party president and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh after the meeting, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah.

Was asked to deplane as if I was a terrorist: Pawan Khera

Was asked to deplane as if I was a terrorist: Pawan Khera

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Khera said he was not provided the reasons for his arrest or given a copy of the FIR in the matter.

Panic bigger problem than virus: SC on migrant exodus

Panic bigger problem than virus: SC on migrant exodus

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The SC sought a status report from the Centre by Tuesday on the measures taken in view of the large-scale migration of labourers from cities

Davis Cup: India get second seeding for 2017 season

Davis Cup: India get second seeding for 2017 season

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The Indian Davis Cup team, whitewashed by formidable Spain in the World Group Play-off tie, were seeded second behind Kazakhstan in the Asia/Oceania Group 1.

Untimely rains, storms take India by surprise

Untimely rains, storms take India by surprise

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The country witnessed the rainiest day of this winter with almost all parts receiving showers, the weatherman said, attributing it to a series of weather conditions.

COVID-19: Daily deaths below 300 after over 6 months

COVID-19: Daily deaths below 300 after over 6 months

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 16,71,59,289 samples have been tested up to December 25, including 8,53,527 on Friday.

Covid vax didn't increase risk of sudden death among young: Govt

Covid vax didn't increase risk of sudden death among young: Govt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has observed that COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India, the government informed Parliament on Friday.

'Getting food is a major concern than coronavirus'

'Getting food is a major concern than coronavirus'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'All the hotels and restaurants from where I used to eat have been shut. I used to beg but now there is no one to give me alms too'

Amid CAA protest, PM likely to skip Khelo India Youth Games in Assam

Amid CAA protest, PM likely to skip Khelo India Youth Games in Assam

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Various organisations have threatened to intensify their stir if the prime minister came for the inaugural ceremony.

BJP will repeat 2014 performance in Delhi: Exit polls

BJP will repeat 2014 performance in Delhi: Exit polls

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Exit polls predict that the AAP may draw a blank in Delhi.

For 1st time, service chiefs roped in to defend govt decision: Cong on Agnipath

For 1st time, service chiefs roped in to defend govt decision: Cong on Agnipath

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

"Why are the Prime Minister, Home Minister and Defence Minister quiet on the Agnipath scheme?" Kharge asked.

'Everything gone in seconds: Despair from Delhi's relief camps

'Everything gone in seconds: Despair from Delhi's relief camps

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The inmates at the relief camp said the rioters were all locals and not outsiders. They also said they will only return when authorities assure them of safety.

Internet services suspended across Assam till Monday

Internet services suspended across Assam till Monday

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Internet services across Assam will remain suspended till December 16 to prevent alleged misuse of social media in disturbing peace and to maintain law and order in the state, officials said on Saturday.

Continuity with change, Khurshid joins issue with Tharoor

Continuity with change, Khurshid joins issue with Tharoor

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Tharoor on Friday called Kharge, 80, a "candidate of continuity", an apparent reference to the impression in some quarters that the Karnataka leader is the choice of the Gandhis.

'Thank god for the rains!' Delhi rejoices after showers

'Thank god for the rains!' Delhi rejoices after showers

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Delhi residents got respite from the blistering heat on Sunday as rainfall lashed the national capital, bringing down the temperature.

Ambani, Birla, Premji share their vision of 'Make in India'

Ambani, Birla, Premji share their vision of 'Make in India'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the ambitious 'Make in India' campaign to make India a global manufacturing hub, create jobs and boost economic growth.

MP villager gets jabbed after chat with Modi

MP villager gets jabbed after chat with Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Encouraged after a chat with Prime Minister Narendra Modi who urged people to shed hesitancy against COVID-19 vaccine, a villager from Madhya Pradesh got inoculated along with his family members.

How Kharge Can Change Indian Politics

How Kharge Can Change Indian Politics

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

A new Congress leader may make an electoral impact by his very presence. Congress voters who had moved away from the party, after being influenced by the BJP's 'family rule' campaign, can now return with a certain moral satisfaction, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sitaram Yechury manhandled in Delhi, 2 held

Sitaram Yechury manhandled in Delhi, 2 held

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The identity of the two men, who also shouted slogans of "CPI(M) murdabad" and "Hindu Sena zindabad", could not be immediately known.

Lok Sabha pays respects to Gen Rawat, others; Oppn calls off protest

Lok Sabha pays respects to Gen Rawat, others; Oppn calls off protest

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The Lok Sabha observed a two-minute silence on the demise of the 13 people.

MCD elections: Delhi records 54 % voting, exit polls predict BJP's win

MCD elections: Delhi records 54 % voting, exit polls predict BJP's win

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Exit polls predict clean sweep for the BJP, rout for AAP.

Zomato delivery man among 3 dead in car-bike collision in Delhi

Zomato delivery man among 3 dead in car-bike collision in Delhi

Rediff.com1 May 2022

According to police, the bike was in front of the car but the sequence of events which led to the accident is yet to be established and CCTV cameras are being scanned to ascertain the cause of the collision.