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Ranji Trophy: Delhi, Mumbai, Karnataka pooled together

Ranji Trophy: Delhi, Mumbai, Karnataka pooled together

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Another interesting group will be Elite group A that has Gujarat, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Services and Assam.

India's Covid positivity rate over 3% after 4 months

India's Covid positivity rate over 3% after 4 months

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

An increase of 3,482 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

Manipur: BJP's Formidable Internal Security Challenge

Manipur: BJP's Formidable Internal Security Challenge

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

There are three things you never do in a small North East state: Undermine local leaders, divide and rule, push homogenisation, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai knocked out; Bihar win

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai knocked out; Bihar win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Domestic giants Mumbai crashed out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after suffering their third straight defeat

Active COVID-19 cases continue to rise with 16,103 new infections

Active COVID-19 cases continue to rise with 16,103 new infections

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,25,199 with 31 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

No opposition front without Congress can take on BJP in 2024 polls: Jairam

No opposition front without Congress can take on BJP in 2024 polls: Jairam

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Ramesh, however, said it was too early to talk about all this right now as the Congress' first priority was the upcoming elections in Karnataka and the string of state polls this year.

India's active Covid cases rise to 83,990; 38 more succumb to virus

India's active Covid cases rise to 83,990; 38 more succumb to virus

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,941 with 38 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Will Dhanpur elect the next CM of Tripura once again?

Will Dhanpur elect the next CM of Tripura once again?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

In a four-cornered fight, the real battle is between Union minister Pratima Bhoumik and CPM's Kaushik Chanda.

India's active Covid cases increase to 11,191, six die in 24 hrs

India's active Covid cases increase to 11,191, six die in 24 hrs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said.

Hmm... Rahul-Athiya dine with the Uthappas

Hmm... Rahul-Athiya dine with the Uthappas

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Athiya was dressed in a black and white striped top while Rahul wore a black sweatshirt with jeans.

Tension escalates at Bangladesh-Myanmar border after shelling

Tension escalates at Bangladesh-Myanmar border after shelling

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

"Bangladesh does want war," home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal told reporters in Dhaka when asked for comments on the Myanmar security forces actions on the borders, frightening both Bangladeshis and Rohingyas who took refuge in makeshift camps in the neighbourhood.

The Truth BBC Will Not Tell You...

The Truth BBC Will Not Tell You...

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

If Mr Modi is to be blamed for the post-Godhra riots, he should also be given credit for maintaining peace after the Akshardham and Ahmedabad terror attacks. The BBC will never tell you that, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

India records 2,927 fresh Covid cases, 32 deaths in a day

India records 2,927 fresh Covid cases, 32 deaths in a day

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The total active cases increased by 643 in a day and comprised 0.04 per cent of the total infections.

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

India logs over 2000 new Covid cases, jump in active cases

India logs over 2000 new Covid cases, jump in active cases

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

An increase of 1,093 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

Manipur: A Distant Outpost Full Of Promise

Manipur: A Distant Outpost Full Of Promise

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

A lesson we have not learnt from China is the urgent need to knit the vast country together to keep it from falling apart at the seams. While there is considerable dent in poverty, sadly, the North East remains as distant today as it always was, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

India opens 2 border crossing points with Myanmar and Bangladesh

India opens 2 border crossing points with Myanmar and Bangladesh

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

The move is a reflection of its growing closeness with the two eastern neighbours.

Active Covid cases in India continue to rise with 975 new infections

Active Covid cases in India continue to rise with 975 new infections

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 4,30,40,947 on Saturday with 975 more people testing positive for the viral disease, while the active cases increased to 11,366, according to Union health ministry data.

'The violence will stop decisively very soon'

'The violence will stop decisively very soon'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'If the Kukis and Meiteis are the warring groups, then we need to find space for a third group which can mediate between the two.'

CWG 2022: Weightlifter Sheuli clinches India's third gold

CWG 2022: Weightlifter Sheuli clinches India's third gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Achinta Sheuli ended up adding the sixth medal to India's tally by capturing a gold medal.

India logs 796 new Covid cases, 19 deaths in 24 hrs

India logs 796 new Covid cases, 19 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said.

SC gives Centre 6 weeks for identifying minorities at state-level

SC gives Centre 6 weeks for identifying minorities at state-level

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it has held consultative meetings with all state governments, Union territories and other stakeholders on the issue of identification of minorities at the state level and 14 states have furnished their views so far.

PIL seeks probe into Bihar hooch tragedy; no urgent hearing, says SC

PIL seeks probe into Bihar hooch tragedy; no urgent hearing, says SC

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking an independent probe by a special investigation team (SIT) into a recent hooch tragedy in Bihar, in which at least 30 people have lost their lives.

Bengal, Odisha on alert as cyclone likely to hit east coast on Oct 25

Bengal, Odisha on alert as cyclone likely to hit east coast on Oct 25

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Odisha is bracing for heavy rainfall early next week under the impact of a possible cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to skirt the state and move towards West Bengal and Bangladesh, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.

'God told me to contest the election'

'God told me to contest the election'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

By becoming the first woman ever to contest a Lok Sabha election in Mizoram, Lalthlamuani has already made history.

As Covid cases rise, Centre writes to states over declining testing rates

As Covid cases rise, Centre writes to states over declining testing rates

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Citing multiple surges in coronavirus cases in several countries, the Union Health Ministry has written to 13 states and union territories, including West Bengal, Kerala, Maharashtra and Punjab, expressing concerns over declining weekly testing rates and spiking positivity rates in some districts.

Omicron surge: Step up testing, Govt to 9 states, UTs

Omicron surge: Step up testing, Govt to 9 states, UTs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

In the absence of sufficient testing, it is rather impossible to determine the true level of infection spread in the community, Additional Secretary of Union Health Ministry Arti Ahuja said in her letter dated January 5.

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The duo of Vyas and Desai took the opposing bowlers to the cleaners throughout the innings while stitching a massive first-wicket partnership of 282 runs.

India's active Covid tally rises to 16,522 with 2,541 new cases

India's active Covid tally rises to 16,522 with 2,541 new cases

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections.

Active Covid infections go up as daily cases register increase

Active Covid infections go up as daily cases register increase

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said.

Central teams deployed in 10 states reporting high Omicron cases

Central teams deployed in 10 states reporting high Omicron cases

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

As per the document, these 10 states are Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Mizoram, Karnataka, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Punjab.

Monsoon rains 37% below normal in first week of June

Monsoon rains 37% below normal in first week of June

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

It's still early days, but the southwest monsoon has been nearly 37 per cent 'below normal' in the first seven days (June 1-7) of this month. According to the data furnished by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), between June 1 and June 7, India received 14.5 millimetres (mm) of rainfall, against a 'normal' 23.1 mm. Among places where rains have arrived, monsoon in Kerala in the first seven days has been 48 per cent 'below normal', while in Puducherry, it has been 56 per cent 'above normal'. In Tamil Nadu, rains were 21 per cent 'above normal' between June 1 and June 7.

Thaawarchand Gehlot made Karnataka Guv ahead of cabinet rejig

Thaawarchand Gehlot made Karnataka Guv ahead of cabinet rejig

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind has approved the appointment of a few Governors and changes in portfolios of some others.

Battle for 5 states: LEADS/RESULTS

Battle for 5 states: LEADS/RESULTS

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The Congress on Tuesday made significant gains in the assembly elections, dealing a body blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Bypolls to 3 Lok Sabha, 30 assembly seats on Oct 30: EC

Bypolls to 3 Lok Sabha, 30 assembly seats on Oct 30: EC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The counting of votes will take place on November 2.

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The new chief minister, if from the Congress, will have little or no time for political administration, to ensure that he does not lose the voter's goodwill even before the Lok Sabha polls. He can count only on one thing. That the BJP may not want to upset him too early lest an early failure should become an added problem for the party in all the polls to follow, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Vijay Hazare: Five-star Unadkat lifts Saurashtra to win

Vijay Hazare: Five-star Unadkat lifts Saurashtra to win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The dominance of Saurashtra's bowlers could be gauged from the fact that Himachal lost their first seven wickets for just 22 runs.

India eye best-ever finish at Jr. Hockey World Cup

India eye best-ever finish at Jr. Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Indian team will begin its campaign in Pool D against Wales on Saturday before taking on formidable Germany on Sunday following the final tie against Malaysia.

'Amit Shah isn't God, his prediction of BJP ruling for 50 years an exaggeration'

'Amit Shah isn't God, his prediction of BJP ruling for 50 years an exaggeration'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Mizo National Front, a constituent of the BJP-led NEDA said he was completely against the BJP as far as the ideology and other things are concerned.

What is Army Chief doing in Sri Lanka?

What is Army Chief doing in Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

In a statement released on the eve of General Naravane's visit, the Indian high commission in Colombo described Sri Lanka as India's 'Priority One' partner.