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Cyclone Jawad to weaken, spares India's east coast havoc

Cyclone Jawad to weaken, spares India's east coast havoc

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The entire coastal region of Odisha has been experiencing rainfall since Friday night.

Rains pound Mumbai; 250 people shifted as Mithi river swells

Rains pound Mumbai; 250 people shifted as Mithi river swells

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The suburban trains on the Central Railway's main line as well as the Harbour line are running 20 to 25 minutes behind their schedule, an official said.

Comedian Bharti Singh arrested by NCB in drug case

Comedian Bharti Singh arrested by NCB in drug case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

The NCB searched Singh's house and office in the morning as part of its probe into alleged drug use in the Hindi film industry.

'Let life get back to normal, then we'll talk of IPL'

'Let life get back to normal, then we'll talk of IPL'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The opener was responding to questions during an Instagram chat with teammate Yuzvendra Chahal.

Guwahati gets India's longest river ropeway

Guwahati gets India's longest river ropeway

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Built at a cost of Rs 56 crore, the ropeway will cover a distance of 1.8 km, and bring down the travelling time between north Guwahati and the central part of the city to eight minutes.

Mumbai to remain in level 3 of Covid curbs

Mumbai to remain in level 3 of Covid curbs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Mumbai will continue to be in category 3 of the Maharashtra government's five-level unlock plan that seeks to ease coronavirus-induced curbs as per infection positivity rate and oxygen bed occupancy numbers, the BMC said.

Patients play 'garba' at COVID facilities, videos go viral

Patients play 'garba' at COVID facilities, videos go viral

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

According to some social media posts, the videos of garba performance are from the Goregaon-based jumbo COVID-19 facility of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

India's Future: Tier 2 Cities

India's Future: Tier 2 Cities

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

If India is to urbanise successfully, it has to focus on Tier 2 cities with a population of one-five million, observes T N Ninan.

Heavy rains batter TN, deep depression weakens

Heavy rains batter TN, deep depression weakens

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The India Meteorological Department said the deep depression over the Gulf of Mannar close to Ramanathapuram district's coast remained practically stationary for 18 hours and then weakened into a depression.

Mahim on the edge as Memon's body comes home

Mahim on the edge as Memon's body comes home

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The body of Yakub Memon, who was hanged in Nagpur Central Jail on Thursday morning for his role in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts, arrived home in Mahim locality of the metropolis.

BMC restricts gathering for home installation of Ganesh idols

BMC restricts gathering for home installation of Ganesh idols

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Requesting people to refrain from doing any act that leads to the spread of COVID-19, the civic body, in a release, warned that violators may invite strict action under relevant sections of the Epidemic Act 1897, the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and the Indian Penal Code.

Tight security in Mumbai in run up to Memon's hanging

Tight security in Mumbai in run up to Memon's hanging

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Mumbai Police are making special security arrangements to deal with any possible fallout on law and order front after the hanging of Yakub Memon, convicted in the 1993 serial bomb blasts in the metropolis.

Mumbai's COVID-19 recovery rate better than national: Data

Mumbai's COVID-19 recovery rate better than national: Data

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Mumbai's recovery rate is nearly 15 per cent more than that of Maharashtra, which is 55.62 per cent.

Mumbai logs 20,971 new Covid cases, Delhi 17,335 in 24 hrs

Mumbai logs 20,971 new Covid cases, Delhi 17,335 in 24 hrs

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Mumbai on Friday recorded 20, 971 new coronavirus infections, the highest one-day spike to date, while Delhi registered the highest single-day spike too with the national capital reporting 17,335 new infections, highest since May 8 last year

Japan sees no impact on Olympics from US travel advisory

Japan sees no impact on Olympics from US travel advisory

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Top Japanese officials said on Tuesday they did not expect a US advisory against travel to Japan amid worries about the coronavirus to affect the Tokyo Olympics - less than two months away - and that US support for the Games is unchanged.

Fadnavis starts vacating CM residence, hunts for new home

Fadnavis starts vacating CM residence, hunts for new home

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

According to sources, Fadnavis, who hails from Nagpur, has started hunting for a new house in Mumbai as he and his family members will continue to reside in the metropolis.

SEE: Keeping Mumbai's maidans in shape during lockdown

SEE: Keeping Mumbai's maidans in shape during lockdown

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

It's been a while since the sound of red cherry hitting the sweet spot of a bat was heard across the iconic Mumbai maidans as there has been minimum activity in the city due to the 21-day national lockdown owing to the coronavirus pandemic. The MCA has now got hold of a few groundsmen, who stay nearby and can look after the maintenance of these grounds where school cricket, and local tournaments like Times Shield and Kanga League are played.

GUESS! Which is the coolest Indian neighbourhood?

GUESS! Which is the coolest Indian neighbourhood?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Take the poll given below and let us know!

Wipro to expand existing facility at Salt Lake: Premji

Wipro to expand existing facility at Salt Lake: Premji

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Mamata Banerjee government was principally opposed to granting SEZ status to any such units willing to come to the state

Navy, NDRF on standby as cyclone Tauktae set to pass Mumbai coast

Navy, NDRF on standby as cyclone Tauktae set to pass Mumbai coast

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, warning of very heavy rains at isolated places with strong winds on Monday as the very severe cyclonic storm Tauktae is likely to pass close to the Mumbai coast towards Gujarat.

Fadnavis writes to Sonia, slams Maha's handling of pandemic

Fadnavis writes to Sonia, slams Maha's handling of pandemic

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The former Maharashtra chief minister in his letter pointed out the high mortality rate in the state and alleged that the Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party-Congress government was neglecting Vidarbha, Marathwada and North Maharashtra in the fight against the pandemic.

As Covid cases mount, Mumbai schools to remain closed till yearend

As Covid cases mount, Mumbai schools to remain closed till yearend

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Friday announced that schools in the city will remain closed till December 31, a change from the earlier decision to reopen them from November 23, as the metropolis witnesses an upward trend in Covid-19 cases.

Did you know 72 pc of rape accused in Mumbai are 'boyfriends'?

Did you know 72 pc of rape accused in Mumbai are 'boyfriends'?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

As much as 71.9 per cent of the accused facing rape charges in Mumbai are alleged to have lured their victims on the pretext of marriage, according to a review of such cases reported till October this year.

BMC nixes report of surge in COVID-19 cases by May

BMC nixes report of surge in COVID-19 cases by May

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

A section of media had reported said that a five-member central team, which is on a visit to Mumbai, has projected that the number of COVID-19 cases in the metropolis will touch an estimated 42,604 by April 30 and spiral to 6,56,40 by May 15.

Storm crosses TN coast, 14 killed in heavy rains

Storm crosses TN coast, 14 killed in heavy rains

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Intense showers battered Chennai and other northern regions of Tamil Nadu on Thursday while the depression over Bay of Bengal crossed the coast by evening.

Cured migrant workers turn 'Corona Warriors' in WB

Cured migrant workers turn 'Corona Warriors' in WB

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Forty-nine migrant workers have been inducted by the state government as members of its 'COVID-19 Warriors Club' to assist the coronavirus patients.

Returning South African team checks in for Kolkata stopover

Returning South African team checks in for Kolkata stopover

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The Quinton de Kock-led South African team on Monday checked into a city hotel near the airport in Kolkata as Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) took all precautions for their safe return home amid the coronavirus pandemic. After their three-match ODI series was called off due to the virus outbreak, the South African players and the support staff stayed put in Lucknow where the second match was slated.

Massive fire erupts in Mumbai's Aarey forest

Massive fire erupts in Mumbai's Aarey forest

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

There have been no reports of casualties. Neither is the cause of the fire known.

BJP Bengal manifesto promises 33% quota for women, 1 job per family

BJP Bengal manifesto promises 33% quota for women, 1 job per family

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal elections, promising to build a 'Sonar Bangla' by providing employment, strengthening social security schemes and vowing to clear the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act in the first cabinet meeting of the new government.

Protestors stage rail roko in Maharashtra's Nalasopara over Pulwama attack

Protestors stage rail roko in Maharashtra's Nalasopara over Pulwama attack

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

In several parts of the metropolis, shops were shut in protest and schools held prayer meets as a mark of respect to the CRPF personnel who were killed on Thursday.

Ex-NSG chief who led 26/11 counter-terror op dies of Covid

Ex-NSG chief who led 26/11 counter-terror op dies of Covid

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Dutt, along with about 200 'black cats' commandos, had boarded an IL-76 aircraft of the Aviation Research Centre (ARC) to fly the first batch of the counter-terrorist strike force to Mumbai soon after the western metropolis reported multiple shootouts and public killings in the night of November 26, 2008.

Sushant case: NCB makes first arrest in drugs case

Sushant case: NCB makes first arrest in drugs case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Agency sleuths claimed he was arrested after they obtained some "vital leads" into the narcotics case registered against Rajput's live-partner Rhea Chakraborty and others.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; schools, colleges to be shut today

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; schools, colleges to be shut today

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Flight operations at the Mumbai airport were suspended for nearly half an hour as visibility dropped well below the required 550 meter-mark

Piramal lines up big plans with Rs 1,800 cr Warburg boost

Piramal lines up big plans with Rs 1,800 cr Warburg boost

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

In one of the largest FDI deals in realty sector, global private equity Warburg Pincus will invest Rs 1,800 crore (Rs 18 billion) in Piramal Realty, which would use the funds to develop mixed-use projects in the megalopolis.

Over 38,000 Ganpati idols immersed in Mumbai

Over 38,000 Ganpati idols immersed in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Immersions of several big idols, including the popular Lalbaugcha Raja, continued into Friday morning, the official added.

Mumbai rains: 145 BMC schools to shelter commuters

Mumbai rains: 145 BMC schools to shelter commuters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Water, mats and chairs, among others things, have been arranged for commuters at these schools which are located close to railway stations, he said.

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Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

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Dharavi records 6 new COVID-19 cases, total cases 13

Dharavi records 6 new COVID-19 cases, total cases 13

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Dharavi is one of the biggest slums in Asia where nearly 15 lakh people live in small shanties, making it one of the most congested areas of the metropolis.

ASK AJIT: 'Which shares to buy short term and long term?'

ASK AJIT: 'Which shares to buy short term and long term?'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, research, Religare Broking, answers your stockmarket queries.

Train carrying water reaches parched Chennai

Train carrying water reaches parched Chennai

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Scorching heat and delayed monsoon have crippled Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu with an acute water crisis.