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Centre starts process of eviction, sale of enemy properties worth Rs 1 lakh cr

Centre starts process of eviction, sale of enemy properties worth Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

There are a total of 12,611 establishments called enemy property, roughly estimated to be worth over Rs 1 lakh crore, in the country.

UP, TN in last-ball tie

UP, TN in last-ball tie

Rediff.com14 Apr 2005

The teams shared the trophy following the tie in the final of the Ranji Inter-state one-day knock-out tournament.

TN down Baroda to enter semis

TN down Baroda to enter semis

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

Tamil Nadu beat Baroda by 30 runs to enter the semi-finals of the Ranji Inter State One-Day knock out tournament.

India reports highest daily spike of over 1.26 lakh new Covid cases

India reports highest daily spike of over 1.26 lakh new Covid cases

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

India registered a record single-day spike of 1,26,789 new COVID-19 cases, pushing its infection tally to 1,29,28,574, while the number of active cases too went upwards to breach the nine lakh-mark again, Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday showed.

Shankar blames GT batters for failed chase against CSK

Shankar blames GT batters for failed chase against CSK

Rediff.com24 May 2023

We could have chased better, says Vijay Shankar

HC rejects Kangana's plea to quash Javed Akhtar's defamation case

HC rejects Kangana's plea to quash Javed Akhtar's defamation case

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday dismissed the plea filed by actor Kangana Ranaut seeking quashing of the criminal defamation proceedings initiated against her by a court in Mumbai based on lyricist Javed Akhtar's complaint.

India reports 68,020 Covid cases, 291 deaths in 24 hrs

India reports 68,020 Covid cases, 291 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

India saw 68,020 new coronavirus cases in a span of 24 hours, the highest single-day rise so far this year, taking the country's COVID-19 tally to above 1.20 crore, according to Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

Vinay Kumar joins run-fest as Karnataka set to retain Ranji crown

Vinay Kumar joins run-fest as Karnataka set to retain Ranji crown

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Having taken a huge first innings lead, defending champions Karnataka are on course for an outright victory over Tamil Nadu after reducing them to 113 for 3 in their second essay on Day 4 of the Ranji Trophy final, at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, Karnataka posted a massive 762 in their first innings in reply to Tamil Nadu's paltry 134.

10-day Ganesh festival begins without Covid curbs after 2 years

10-day Ganesh festival begins without Covid curbs after 2 years

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The idols of Lord Ganesh, the god of prosperity and wisdom and a slayer of obstacles ('vighna-harta'), will be installed in homes across the state with pomp and gaiety.

India's active Covid caseload drops below 8 lakh after 1.5 months

India's active Covid caseload drops below 8 lakh after 1.5 months

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The active caseload was below the 8 lakh mark (7,85,996) last on September 1, the ministry said.

'Will live with Dilip Kumar's memories in my heart'

'Will live with Dilip Kumar's memories in my heart'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

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Mazumdar adds to TN's agony

Mazumdar adds to TN's agony

Rediff.com28 Mar 2004

His unbeaten 119 enabled Mumbai take a 219-run first innings lead and tighten its grip on the Ranji Trophy final.\n\n

Sasikiran maintains lead

Sasikiran maintains lead

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

The top seed is way ahead of second-placed P Harikrishnan after the 15th round in the National 'A' men's chess championship.

Sasikiran continues to lead

Sasikiran continues to lead

Rediff.com25 Jan 2003

The top seed drew his 11th round match against third seeded Ajbhijit Kunte in the men's National A chess championship.

UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts

UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Know the forts India has nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

End of the road for Pawar, Srinivasan; Thakur has to quit HPCA

End of the road for Pawar, Srinivasan; Thakur has to quit HPCA

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court verdict accepting the Lodha Committee's recommendations on age-cap of 70 years for office-bearers of the Board of Control for Cricket in India effectively means the end of the road for veteran administrators like Sharad Pawar, Narayanswami Srinivasan and Niranjan Shah, to name a few.

Daily COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 259 days

Daily COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 259 days

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

With the fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 3,42,96,237.

'It's inhuman, merciless that breaches every human right'

'It's inhuman, merciless that breaches every human right'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'I was put in an anda cell. No window, light or air. Only grills.' 'During the monsoon, water would seep. There were rats running around all the time.' 'We were forced to sleep under bright lights all the time. Those bright lights are never switched off.'

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'I am grateful that this film has happened, it makes me so proud of the country and of the Indian Army.' Brandy Batliwala, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's eldest grandchild, on the man behind the hero.

Opposed to online pharmacy, chemists observe total bandh

Opposed to online pharmacy, chemists observe total bandh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Some 8.5 lakh chemists across the nation on Wednesday downed their shutters demanding action from the government against "illegal" online sale of medicines.

India's COVID-19 caseload goes past 81 lakh with 48,648 fresh infections

India's COVID-19 caseload goes past 81 lakh with 48,648 fresh infections

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

A total of 74,32,829 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far, taking the national recovery rate to 91.34 per cent. The case fatality rate has dropped to 1.49 per cent.

Sasikiran inching towards title

Sasikiran inching towards title

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

S Vijayalakshmi, Nisha Mohta and R Aarthie share the lead in the women's section in the National A chess championship.

Barsu refinery: People must be taken into confidence, says Uddhav

Barsu refinery: People must be taken into confidence, says Uddhav

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Thackeray, whose Maha Vikas Aghadi government fell after a rebellion in June last year by his cabinet colleague Eknath Shinde, who went on to become CM, also warned he would extract revenge for his ouster.

After 63 days India's daily Covid count drops below one lakh

After 63 days India's daily Covid count drops below one lakh

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

India reported less than one lakh new coronavirus infections after a gap of 63 days, while the daily positivity rate dropped to 4.62 per cent, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday.

53,370 new cases take India's Covid tally to 78,14,682

53,370 new cases take India's Covid tally to 78,14,682

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate has further declined to 1.51 per cent.

Mumbai: Six killed as car runs over them

Mumbai: Six killed as car runs over them

Rediff.com12 Nov 2006

According to the police, all six persons in the car were drunk.

At 4205, India records its highest 1-day Covid deaths

At 4205, India records its highest 1-day Covid deaths

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The active cases have reduced to 37,04,099 comprising 15.87 per cent of the total infections.

There is a just solution to the lingering Cauvery row

There is a just solution to the lingering Cauvery row

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Verifiable 'distress-sharing' of available water may still be the way out of the Cauvery water row, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai thrash Vidarbha; Karntaka record full points

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai thrash Vidarbha; Karntaka record full points

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Defending champions Mumbai needed just 22 minutes and 31 balls to wrap up a massive 338-run victory over minnows Vidarbha and log six points to shoot to the top of the Ranji Trophy Group A table at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

Amid buzz of early LS polls, INDIA in hurry to finalise strategy

Amid buzz of early LS polls, INDIA in hurry to finalise strategy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Most leaders agreed for early finalisation of poll plans for 2024 stressing that there was no time left with them and mere meetings would not help.

India reports 73,272 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

India reports 73,272 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

For the second day in a row, the number of active COVID-19 cases remained below 9 lakh.

Your Onam pics: From Kalyan to Kerala

Your Onam pics: From Kalyan to Kerala

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Rediff.com readers tell us how they are celebrating the festival.

Best City For Women To Work Is...

Best City For Women To Work Is...

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'That the South and West regions are more women-friendly in terms of employment is not a surprise.'

INDIA alliance wants to destroy Sanatan Dharma: Modi

INDIA alliance wants to destroy Sanatan Dharma: Modi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Targeting the Congress, the PM said those who ruled Madhya Pradesh for a long time did nothing else other than corruption and crime.

COVID-19 cases in India cross 65-lakh mark

COVID-19 cases in India cross 65-lakh mark

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

The total recoveries have surged to 55,09,966, while there are 9,37,625, active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 14.32 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

COVID-19: India records 14,545 new cases, 163 fatalities

COVID-19: India records 14,545 new cases, 163 fatalities

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 19,01,48,024 samples have been tested up to January 21 with 8,00,242 samples being tested on Thursday.

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

Rediff.com21 May 2024

While people voted in a fifth round that will set the tone as this election rounds into the straight, and while Modi on the stump chews the cud of personal grievances and hackneyed promises that have long since passed their use-by date, there is a rogue wave rising -- what damage it will do, we will know 16 days from today, observes Prem Panicker.

Single-day spike of 20,903 COVID-19 cases, recovery rate crosses 60%

Single-day spike of 20,903 COVID-19 cases, recovery rate crosses 60%

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, a total of 92,97,749 samples were tested for COVID-19 up to July 2, with 2,41,576 of those tested on Thursday.

On the Goddess trail in Mumbai

On the Goddess trail in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Arundhuti Dasgupta maps a trail from the southernmost tip to its suburbs.

Security forces on alert as Jayalalithaa suffers cardiac arrest

Security forces on alert as Jayalalithaa suffers cardiac arrest

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The Tamil chief minister suffered a heart attack on Sunday evening.