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SC dismisses NIA's plea against bail to Anand Teltumbde

SC dismisses NIA's plea against bail to Anand Teltumbde

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli said it will not interfere with the high court order granting bail to Teltumbde.

First Look: France football legend Zidane in Mumbai

First Look: France football legend Zidane in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The French coach, who took over Real Madrid following Rafael Benitez's sacking in January is in the city to promote a Mumbai-based real estate brand Kanakia Group, known for its themed residences.

Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?

Are realty investments in smaller cities profitable?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

An analysis of the National Housing Bank's Residex shows from 2007 to now, almost all tier-II cities have seen their residential property prices appreciate by 45-120 per cent.

PICS: Manchester City one win from title after handsome win at Everton

PICS: Manchester City one win from title after handsome win at Everton

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

A summary of Saturday's matches in the English Premier League.

Delhi records highest-ever 24-hr rainfall in May

Delhi records highest-ever 24-hr rainfall in May

Rediff.com20 May 2021

A record 119.3 mm rainfall pounded Delhi under the impact of cyclonic storm Tauktae and a western disturbance in 24 hours ending 8:30 am on Thursday, breaking all the previous records for May, the IMD said on Thursday.

How Met department plans to fight city floods

How Met department plans to fight city floods

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

At present, the Met department is often unable to provide exact information on the exact amount of rain over a localised area.

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Venues

FIFA World Cup 2022: The Venues

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Eight stadiums in Doha will host 64 matches at the World Cup.

HC orders demolition of unauthorised construction at Rane's bungalow

HC orders demolition of unauthorised construction at Rane's bungalow

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The Bombay high court on Tuesday directed the Mumbai civic body to demolish the unauthorised construction at Union minister Narayan Rane's bungalow in Juhu area in Mumbai, noting that it violated the Floor Space Index (FSI) and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules.

NIA challenges activist Anand Teltumbde's bail in SC

NIA challenges activist Anand Teltumbde's bail in SC

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against the bail granted to scholar-activist Anand Teltumbde in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

Delhi municipal polls on Dec 4, counting on Dec 7

Delhi municipal polls on Dec 4, counting on Dec 7

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

This will be the first civic election after the fresh delimitation exercise, and the much-awaited poll will be held in the gap between the two phases of the Gujarat assembly elections, which will take place on December 1 and 5.

Champions League PIX: Juventus down United; City and Real win

Champions League PIX: Juventus down United; City and Real win

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Images from Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League group stage matches.

Respite! Delhi receives first monsoon showers

Respite! Delhi receives first monsoon showers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The India Meteorological Department said the southwest monsoon further advanced into Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmiri, some parts of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan on June 30.

Adani JV, IOC top bidders for CNG, piped gas licenses

Adani JV, IOC top bidders for CNG, piped gas licenses

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and a joint venture of billionaire Gautam Adani's gas arm and Total of France -- Adani Total Gas Ltd -- have bid for maximum number of licenses to retail CNG to automobiles and piped cooking gas to households in the latest city gas bidding round.

Delhi sees highest spike of 15,097 new Covid cases since May 8

Delhi sees highest spike of 15,097 new Covid cases since May 8

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

In a massive surge, Delhi on Thursday recorded 15,097 fresh COVID cases, the highest single-day rise since May 8, and six deaths while the positivity rate mounted to 15.34 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department.

Higher wind speed flushes out pollution in Delhi

Higher wind speed flushes out pollution in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

According to Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) Sameer app, the city's air quality index (AQI) stood at 449 in the severe category at 8 am on Saturday. It was 462 on Friday.

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Dense to very dense fog engulfed the Indo-Gangetic plains, including Delhi, for the second morning on the trot on Tuesday, lowering visibility to 50 metres in the city and affecting road traffic and train movement.

Third wave may peak in next three weeks: Report

Third wave may peak in next three weeks: Report

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The report, however, admitted that 10 of these top 15 districts are major cities and among them Bengaluru and Pune still have higher infection rates.

Thunderstorm uproots 290 trees in capital, Lutyens' Delhi alone loses 77

Thunderstorm uproots 290 trees in capital, Lutyens' Delhi alone loses 77

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The civic body's horticulture department fears some of the uprooted trees might be among those tagged as 'heritage trees' by the NDMC, but the team is yet to compile a damage report and ascertain the facts.

After power shortage Delhi stares at water crisis, sends SOS to Haryana

After power shortage Delhi stares at water crisis, sends SOS to Haryana

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Delhi is staring at a water crisis amid the rising heat, with the water levels at the Wazirabad pond depleting alarmingly due to less flow in the Yamuna, officials said.

Rajapaksa emails resignation from Singapore, formal announcement on Friday

Rajapaksa emails resignation from Singapore, formal announcement on Friday

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Speaker's media secretary Indunil Abeywardena said a resignation letter from President Rajapaksa has been received through the Sri Lanka high commission in Singapore.

Pak test-fires nuclear capable missile that can hit Indian cities

Pak test-fires nuclear capable missile that can hit Indian cities

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Pakistan on Monday successfully test launched a surface-to-surface ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads to a distance of 2,750 kilometres, bringing most Indian cities under its range.

UP civic polls to test Yogi's popularity at grassroot level

UP civic polls to test Yogi's popularity at grassroot level

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The ruling BJP is confident of bettering its 2017 performance, especially with the new UP party chief, Bhupendra Chaudhary, at the helm of affairs, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

Over 200 booked for attending religious event in Bhavnagar

Over 200 booked for attending religious event in Bhavnagar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Notably, the state government in a recent notification said all social, political and religious functions will be allowed with a maximum of 200 people in an open area and in case of closed space, a maximum 50 per cent capacity and not exceeding 200 attendees would be allowed.

How hot is your city? Mapping India's heat wave

How hot is your city? Mapping India's heat wave

Rediff.com27 May 2015

A district-wise data on the temperatures of the day.

'We are closing loopholes exploited by highest level of taxpayers'

'We are closing loopholes exploited by highest level of taxpayers'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'...Market-linked debentures, high-value insurance, exemptions from capital gains by investment in real estate, etc.' 'So, there are a number of measures directed at collecting a fair share from higher income individuals.'

Heavy rains forecast for Mumbai, parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat on Thursday

Heavy rains forecast for Mumbai, parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat on Thursday

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Mumbai, its satellite cities, north and central Maharashtra and south Gujarat received rains on Wednesday owing to a low-pressure area in the Arabian Sea and a western disturbance, the India meteorological department said.

Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy

Stealth guided missile destroyer Mormugao commissioned into Indian Navy

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Singh said the warship's commissioning will boost India's maritime power.

Mamata says pilot averted midair collision of her plane with another jet

Mamata says pilot averted midair collision of her plane with another jet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Banerjee also stated that the plane did not fall into any air pocket, rebuffing reports that had claimed otherwise.

Old Vs New Tax Regime: Which's Better?

Old Vs New Tax Regime: Which's Better?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Your financial goals are of utmost importance and the tax saving is an added incentive, advises Dwaipayan Bose.

Heat is unbearable for India's hottest city too

Heat is unbearable for India's hottest city too

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

The highest day temperature so far this summer in Churu was 50.8 degrees on June 1, beating the 49.8 degree record set in 1993, according to the weather department.

Smart city challenge: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, are you ready?

Smart city challenge: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, are you ready?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

India's top metro cities need to improve their infrastructure and other civic amenities too.

Liquor supply in Delhi to resume soon as LG approves AAP govt's extension

Liquor supply in Delhi to resume soon as LG approves AAP govt's extension

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

No alcohol was served in bars, pubs, restaurants and hotels and none could be bought either as permits expired on July 31.

Bilkis Bano rapists were out of jail for over 1000 days before release

Bilkis Bano rapists were out of jail for over 1000 days before release

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

A state government affidavit said all convicts were granted parole, furlough and even temporary bail at different points during their incarceration, with the highest being for 1,576 days and the lowest 998 days.

India's Shanghai consulate shuts in-person services as Covid cases worsen

India's Shanghai consulate shuts in-person services as Covid cases worsen

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Indian citizens in Eastern China Region may apply at the Embassy of India, Beijing for availing urgent consular services, the Consulate said in a notice issued on Tuesday.

Champions League final round could be anybody's game

Champions League final round could be anybody's game

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

If two or more clubs are level on points at the end of the group stage, a number of criteria will be taken into consideration to decide the qualifiers for the next round, starting with the head-to-head record among the teams in question. It then goes to superior goal difference and then goals scored in those matches.

How hot is your city today? Mapping India's heat wave

How hot is your city today? Mapping India's heat wave

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The dread Indian summer has returned and is living up to its reputation as a terrible heat wave coils its vice grip across the nation.

Delhi: Covid curbs lead to long queues at Metro stations

Delhi: Covid curbs lead to long queues at Metro stations

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Long queues of passengers were seen outside various Delhi Metro stations on Wednesday morning, a day after new restrictions were put in place by authorities, including running of its trains with only 50 per cent seating capacity and no provision for standing for commuters, in view of rising cases of COVID-19 in Delhi.

Shraddha's colleague reveals why she didn't go to police in 2020

Shraddha's colleague reveals why she didn't go to police in 2020

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

It was in November 2020 that Shraddha Walkar first confided about the physical assault from Aaftab Amin Poonawala, recalls a former colleague, adding that she was about to approach the police but stopped short of pressing charges after Aaftab's parents intervened.

Dr Reddy's launches Covid drug 2-DG at Rs 990 per sachet

Dr Reddy's launches Covid drug 2-DG at Rs 990 per sachet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The company will supply the drug to major government as well as private hospitals across India, Dr Reddy's said in a regulatory filing.

Football Briefs: Former City player Toure moves back to Olympiakos

Football Briefs: Former City player Toure moves back to Olympiakos

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The Greek league leaders confirmed the move but did not give financial details. Local media said Toure would be paid around 2.5 million euros ($2.9 million) for one season.