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Farmers reject govt proposals, nationwide protests on Dec 14

Farmers reject govt proposals, nationwide protests on Dec 14

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The sixth round of talks between the government and farm union leaders, which was scheduled for Wednesday morning, has been cancelled. According to the union leaders, a new 'Delhi chalo' (march to Delhi)' call is being given to all farmers in the north India for December 14, while those in the South will be asked to protest at district headquarters.

UP groom cycles 100 km for wedding, returns with bride

UP groom cycles 100 km for wedding, returns with bride

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Undeterred by the coronavirus lockdown, a 23-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh kept his marriage date even if he had to pedal some 100 km to reach his bride's home, all alone - with no family members in tow.

Amarinder pens letter to Modi on Delhi pollution

Amarinder pens letter to Modi on Delhi pollution

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

The chief minister further expressed the way he has been feeling about lakhs of men and women, and especially senior citizens, who can barely breathe in the toxic air, which is currently evolving in Delhi.

Fully ready to deal with any threat from China: Navy chief

Fully ready to deal with any threat from China: Navy chief

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

"Whatever we are doing is in close coordination and synergy with the army and the Indian Air Force to produce desired results," he said.

With handshake and hug, PM Modi welcomes Macron at airport

With handshake and hug, PM Modi welcomes Macron at airport

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

"Welcome to India, President @EmmanuelMacron! Your visit will add great strength to the strategic partnership between India and France. I look forward to our talks tomorrow," Modi tweeted after receiving Macron at the airport.

1 cr frontline healthcare workers identified to get Covid vaccine

1 cr frontline healthcare workers identified to get Covid vaccine

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Five vaccine candidates are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which four are in Phase II/III and one is in Phase-I/II trials.

When Modi cracked a Ramayana joke about Renuka over her laughter

When Modi cracked a Ramayana joke about Renuka over her laughter

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a dig at feisty Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury, saying her laughter reminded him of epic serial 'Ramayana'.

PHOTOS: Unabated cold wave grips north India

PHOTOS: Unabated cold wave grips north India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Delhi is likely to record its second-coldest December since 1901 as temperatures are predicted to drop further.

SAD calls for joint 'struggle' against farm bills

SAD calls for joint 'struggle' against farm bills

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The SAD also castigated the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party for allegedly betraying farmers by not opposing the passage of the bills in Lok Sabha.

AAP holds on to its vote share; BJP improves; Cong's worst show

AAP holds on to its vote share; BJP improves; Cong's worst show

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

According to Election Commission (EC) figures, the AAP bagged 53.6 per cent votes in the Delhi Assembly polls, the results of which were declared on Tuesday. It had bagged 54.34 per cent votes in 2015.

Paper ballots, pre-poll alliances: Congress's resolutions at 84th plenary

Paper ballots, pre-poll alliances: Congress's resolutions at 84th plenary

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

This, the Congress said in its political resolution, was necessary as there were misgivings on the 'misuse' of EVMs to 'manipulate the outcome contrary to popular verdict.' The resolution called for reverting to the old practice of paper ballot as adopted by other major democracies to help restore the credibility of the electoral process.

'Migration of workers should be over in 2-3 days': NDRF chief

'Migration of workers should be over in 2-3 days': NDRF chief

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'We expect the movements to come down to a trickle or even to stop at all these places,' says NDRF DG Satya Pradhan.

For migrant workers, lockdown stress has overtaken COVID-19 fear

For migrant workers, lockdown stress has overtaken COVID-19 fear

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'I am jobless and don't have savings to sustain. Better I go home and do farming. If I am lucky, I will survive'

Why Modi is unperturbed by Pawar's meeting

Why Modi is unperturbed by Pawar's meeting

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Pawar and his Manch can deliberate to their hearts' content, but so long as the Congress does not play ball the BJP has little to worry, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

Highest single-day jump in Covid cases, count over 900; death toll 19

Highest single-day jump in Covid cases, count over 900; death toll 19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Deaths have so far been reported from Maharashtra (5), Gujarat (3), Karnataka (2), Madhya Pradesh (2) and one each from Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Punjab, Delhi, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

Controversy aside, exuberant flag hoisting at CWG village by India

Controversy aside, exuberant flag hoisting at CWG village by India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

The Indian athletes seemed unruffled by the syringe controversy that has cast a shadow on their Commonwealth Games build-up as they enthusiastically took part in the flag-hoisting ceremony at the athletes village, on Monday.

Modi says Shaheen Bagh protest is a conspiracy, an experiment

Modi says Shaheen Bagh protest is a conspiracy, an experiment

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Addressing a rally in Karkardooma in east Delhi, Modi alleged that the AAP and the Congress were provoking people and misinforming them. They were keeping the Constitution and tricolour in the forefront, but the aim was to 'divert attention from the real conspiracy', Modi said ahead of the Delhi elections on February 8.

103 deaths, 3,390 cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 toll 1,886

103 deaths, 3,390 cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 toll 1,886

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The total of 103 deaths reported since Thursday morning include 43 in Maharashtra; 29 in Gujarat; eight in Madhya Pradesh; seven in West Bengal; five in Rajasthan; two each in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh; and one each in Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.

'Kohli would be struggling in South Africa'

'Kohli would be struggling in South Africa'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Spin legend Bishen Singh Bedi believes India skipper Virat Kohli is yet to face real competition and the upcoming tough tour of South Africa will test his batting as well as captaincy skills.

Frustrated Oppn spreading lies against govt: Modi

Frustrated Oppn spreading lies against govt: Modi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The PM asked BJP MPs to use technology effectively to take the truth to the masses.

Vinesh Phogat aims to raise the bar for Asian Games gold

Vinesh Phogat aims to raise the bar for Asian Games gold

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat had to settle for a bronze medal at the Asian Games four years ago but with experience and momentum on her side, she is hopeful of clinching a gold in Indonesia this month.

PHOTOS: Shah visits India's largest COVID-19 facility

PHOTOS: Shah visits India's largest COVID-19 facility

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

LNJP is an exclusive hospital with 2,000 beds dedicated to combating coronavirus.

Join hands to battle COVID: Shah tells all-party meet

Join hands to battle COVID: Shah tells all-party meet

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Shah apprised the leaders of four major political parties of Delhi on the steps taken to check the coronavirus pandemic and sought their views on the issue, a home ministry official said. Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, Aam Aadmi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party have attended the meeting.

'Serious Oxygen crisis' in Delhi hospitals; have stock for 8-12 hrs

'Serious Oxygen crisis' in Delhi hospitals; have stock for 8-12 hrs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the Centre to provide medical oxygen to Delhi.

Modi congratulates Cong; says BJP accepts mandate with humility

Modi congratulates Cong; says BJP accepts mandate with humility

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

'Victory and defeat are an integral part of life. Today's results will further our resolve to serve people and work even harder for the development of India,' Modi said.

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.

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.

15% COVID-19 deaths related to air pollution: Study

15% COVID-19 deaths related to air pollution: Study

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The results are based on epidemiological data collected up to third week in June 2020 and the researchers say a comprehensive evaluation will need to follow after the pandemic has subsided.

AAP MPs marshalled out of Rajya Sabha over unruly behaviour

AAP MPs marshalled out of Rajya Sabha over unruly behaviour

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The slogan-shouting AAP members stormed into the Well of the House just as the Rajya Sabha took up a discussion on a motion thanking the President for his address to the joint sitting of Parliament.

'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.

Farmers protest: If the government caves in...

Farmers protest: If the government caves in...

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

>The farmers will go home but the country will not get the agricultural reform it badly needs -- if nothing else, then to prevent a bigger water crisis than already exists, argues T N Ninan.

'The crisis we are facing now is lack of demand'

'The crisis we are facing now is lack of demand'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'There is lack of demand because people have no jobs, and no income.' 'Lakhs of people have lost their jobs and they have no income which has led to no demand in the market.'

Unplanned vaccination can promote mutant strains: Experts to PM

Unplanned vaccination can promote mutant strains: Experts to PM

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

A group of public health experts, including doctors from All India Institute of Medical Sciences and members from the national taskforce on COVID-19, have said that mass, indiscriminate and incomplete vaccination can trigger emergence of mutant strains and recommended that there is no need to inoculate those who had documented coronavirus infection.

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.

Talk about repealing agri laws first: Farmers to govt

Talk about repealing agri laws first: Farmers to govt

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Farmer leader Kanwalpreet Singh Pannu said that thousands of farmers will start their 'Delhi Chalo' march from Rajasthan's Shahjahanpur through the Jaipur-Delhi Highway at 11 am on Sunday.

BJP using Pawar's letters on APMC Act to 'confuse' people: NCP

BJP using Pawar's letters on APMC Act to 'confuse' people: NCP

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

With Pawar backing farmers' protest against the contentious agri reforms, government sources on Sunday pointed out that as the agriculture minister in the UPA dispensation he had asked chief ministers to amend the APMC Act in their states to allow the private sector to play an important role in the field.

Jaishankar continues Swaraj's Twitter outreach

Jaishankar continues Swaraj's Twitter outreach

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

The first career diplomat to be appointed as the EAM, Jaishankar paid homage to his predecessor in his first tweet from his official account on May 31. A surprise addition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second Union Cabinet, the former foreign secretary certainly has big shoes to fill.

Country needs to be prepared for 3rd Covid surge: SC to Centre

Country needs to be prepared for 3rd Covid surge: SC to Centre

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the country needs to be prepared for the third wave of COVID-19 which experts say could be more harmful, especially for children, and emphasised upon the need to create buffer stock of oxygen.

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.

Subdued Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Subdued Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Major mosques and idghas, which see tens of thousands of people offering namaz on Eid and then embracing each other, remained mostly empty perhaps for the first time on the festival as the government has prohibited all kinds of religious gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.