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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Banks' Romance With Profit Will End In March

Banks' Romance With Profit Will End In March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The drop in net interest margin will separate the men from the boys, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

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.

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Away from the distraction of its new high-profile politics, Wayanad's worries seemed very down to earth, discovers Shyam G Menon.

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 father blames cops, seeks death for Aaftab

Shraddha's father blames cops, seeks death for Aaftab

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'An inquiry should also be conducted against the police officials of Vasai and Nalasopara and Tulinj police (in Palghar district) for delayed the investigation on Shraddha's complaint'

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.

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.

'Plan to weaken Shiv Sena, not just regime change in Maha'

'Plan to weaken Shiv Sena, not just regime change in Maha'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

On instructions from the central leadership, Maharashtra BJP leaders have retreated behind a veil of silence, the senior leader said.

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.

How to get an IIT degree without clearing JEE

How to get an IIT degree without clearing JEE

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The last date to apply for the September 2022 term of the programme is August 19, 2022.

Mumbai to go into lockdown if daily Covid cases cross 20,000

Mumbai to go into lockdown if daily Covid cases cross 20,000

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said if the daily Covid-19 cases in the city cross the 20,000-mark, a lockdown will be imposed in the city as per the Union government's rules.

Sparkling Diwali For Hotels, Tour Operators

Sparkling Diwali For Hotels, Tour Operators

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'Consumers are willing to increase travel spends by 20-30 per cent versus pre-pandemic.'

Omicron cases likely to surge across Maha in Jan: Govt

Omicron cases likely to surge across Maha in Jan: Govt

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has instructed officials to take extra efforts to complete the administration of the second dose of anti-COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible people.

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.

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.

Planning a vacation this Diwali? Good news awaits you

Planning a vacation this Diwali? Good news awaits you

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

After years of being sequestered by the pandemic, some intrepid travellers are planning to settle their score with the novel coronavirus. With fewer or no travel curbs, they are eager to get back on the road, again. Hotels and tour operators, too, are eager to shed excess Covid baggage. And this year's Diwali promises to add that extra layer sparkle with the introduction of new flights.

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The proposed India-Israel trade pact should be beneficial to both nations and until New Delhi gets a good deal, it would not do an agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. India and Israel are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) since May 2010. "With Israel, until we get a good deal, we will not do an FTA. It has to be reciprocally beneficial," the minister said in San Francisco on Tuesday while interacting with the Indian community.

Omicron: No X'mas, New Year gatherings, says DDMA

Omicron: No X'mas, New Year gatherings, says DDMA

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Amid a rise in coronavirus cases and the threat of the Omicron variant, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday directed district magistrates to ensure no Christmas and New Year gathering takes place in the national capital.

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.

Poll star Sitharaman woos middle class, women with tax and savings sops

Poll star Sitharaman woos middle class, women with tax and savings sops

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday raised the personal income tax rebate limit, doled out sops on small savings and announced one of the biggest hikes in capital spending in the past decade as she did a tight rope walk in the Budget between staying fiscally prudent and meeting public expectations in the year before general elections.

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.

Transfers: Liverpool's Shaqiri joins Lyon

Transfers: Liverpool's Shaqiri joins Lyon

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Norwich sign Williams on loan from Manchester United.

Who Held More Rallies In Gujarat Than Modi?

Who Held More Rallies In Gujarat Than Modi?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Hemantkumar Shivsaran compares the number of rallies held by the BJP leadership in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

'Can you drop me till wherever mob allows': Woes of a Mumbaikar

'Can you drop me till wherever mob allows': Woes of a Mumbaikar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

A first person account of the train-walk-bike-taxi journey on Wednesday to the office, which is usually covered in an hour, took five-long but enlightening hours, as the city observed a bandh called against violence on the anniversary of a battle fought 200 years ago.

Over 1 crore vaccine doses given in Delhi: CM

Over 1 crore vaccine doses given in Delhi: CM

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Congratulating the medical staff for administering over one crore doses in the national capital, Kejriwal said there was an acute shortage of vaccines for which inoculation could not be scaled up.

India's Covid reproduction number (R) goes over 1 after 3 months

India's Covid reproduction number (R) goes over 1 after 3 months

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

India's effective reproduction number (R) for Covid, an indicator of how quickly the infection is spreading, has increased to over 1 for the first time since January, estimates a researcher from Chennai's Institute of Mathematical Sciences.

Day 23: Protesting farmers install more tents as temp drops to 3C

Day 23: Protesting farmers install more tents as temp drops to 3C

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Farmers' protest against the three farm laws passed by the Centre has entered its 23rd day on Friday. "We are preparing ourselves for a longer stay as our fight against black laws will continue. It's getting colder, so we're putting more tents," said a protester.

PHOTOS: Chillai-Kalan freezes Kashmir

PHOTOS: Chillai-Kalan freezes Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'Chillai-Kalan' will end on January 31. The cold wave continues even after that in Kashmir with a 20-day-long 'Chillai-Khurd' (small cold) and a 10-day-long 'Chillai-Bachha' (baby cold).

Ronaldo set for Old Trafford homecoming party

Ronaldo set for Old Trafford homecoming party

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

As the Premier League resumes following the international break all eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo's homecoming party at Old Trafford on Saturday, with the Portuguese international set to resume his Manchester United career after 12 years away.

Heavy rains lash Delhi; waterlogging in several areas

Heavy rains lash Delhi; waterlogging in several areas

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Some of the stretches and areas where waterlogging was seen included Dhaula Kuan, Mathura Road, Moti Bagh, Vikas Marg, Ring Road, Rohtak Road, Sangam Vihar, Kirari and near Pragati Maidan among others.

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Bayern's Mazraoui suffers heart complications due to COVID

Indian medical students abroad join forces to help peers stranded in Ukraine

Indian medical students abroad join forces to help peers stranded in Ukraine

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The volunteering students are studying in China, Uzbekistan and Philippines.

Ram Gopal Varma Must Stop Making Films

Ram Gopal Varma Must Stop Making Films

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Ram Gopal Varma is 60 today, April 7. Subhash K Jha plots the once brilliant film-maker's declining movies graph.