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Curfew in Imphal, mobile Internet snapped after violence

Curfew in Imphal, mobile Internet snapped after violence

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

The curfew was imposed this noon and covers Porompat and Sawombung subdivisions of Imphal East district, said an order issued by the district magistrate. It will continue till further directions.

Tipplers say cheers as bars reopen in Kerala

Tipplers say cheers as bars reopen in Kerala

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

As the bars opened their doors at 11 am on Sunday, heavy rush was seen in various outlets

E-portal for business approvals off to a brisk start

E-portal for business approvals off to a brisk start

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Nearly five months after its soft launch, the government's e-portal, the National Single Window System (NSWS), is seeing a significant increase in the number of investors using it to get a bunch of approvals for their ventures. The first clearance was granted on 18 January. Since then, the progress has been good. Out of the 1,258 registered users on the portal, 378 were registered in the last one week.

'World's longest' human chain against booze

'World's longest' human chain against booze

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

11,292 km. 20 million (Nitish Kumar says 30 million) Biharis. 45 minutes.

Investors Summit: Yogi govt spent Rs 65cr in 'make up' of Lucknow

Investors Summit: Yogi govt spent Rs 65cr in 'make up' of Lucknow

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Mukesh Ambani said he had never seen any city decked up so strikingly as Lucknow

Farmers at borders stay put, most refuse to go to Delhi protest site

Farmers at borders stay put, most refuse to go to Delhi protest site

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Those gathered at the Tikri border continued to hold ground as wellA decision on whether they would head to the designated protest site is expected soon.

New Japan quake kills at least 40, many more feared trapped

New Japan quake kills at least 40, many more feared trapped

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

The 6.5 magnitude quake on Thursday in the same region of Kumamoto brought down buildings, killing nine people and injuring about 800.

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The total number of positive cases has increased by 106 in the last 24 hours to reach 1,024.

SC notice to Azam Khan over 'Bulandshahr gang-rape political conspiracy' remark

SC notice to Azam Khan over 'Bulandshahr gang-rape political conspiracy' remark

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The court framed several constitutional questions including whether a person, holding public office, can give a statement which may create "distrust" in the minds of the victims about a fair probe in the case

Farm stir ends: Delhi Police to remove barricades in phased manner

Farm stir ends: Delhi Police to remove barricades in phased manner

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North) Bijendra Kumar Yadav said farmers have formally declared that they will start returning home from Saturday onwards, but it is not a time bound exercise as their movement will keep progressing through the day.

'PLA was acting with higher approval'

'PLA was acting with higher approval'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'Given the way in which the PLA operates today, I don't believe local commanders were necessarily acting without approval of higher levels.' 'They were acting in a way which they believed they were carrying out the intent of the higher levels.'

Riding on the ordinance highway: Why the Supreme Court should step in

Riding on the ordinance highway: Why the Supreme Court should step in

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Repromulgation is a perennial malaise; and judges must clarify -- indeed, revisit -- the rules that govern this practice, argues Shubhankar Dam.

How fierce 3-day India-Pak battle heralded final victory in 1971

How fierce 3-day India-Pak battle heralded final victory in 1971

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Dhaka emerged as the free capital of independent Bangladesh on December 16, 1971 after the war between India and Pakistan broke out on December 3 when the Indian troops directly stood beside the Mukti Bahini soldiers.

Creating 4 Million Jobs Looks Likely

Creating 4 Million Jobs Looks Likely

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

In years past, we often approached the Budget expecting to see changes in direct and indirect taxes. Those days are behind us. The Budget of today seeks to expand the economy and keep it at the forefront of technology, observes Harsh Goenka.

Murthal rapes: 3-women cop panel visits 'crime scene' for clues

Murthal rapes: 3-women cop panel visits 'crime scene' for clues

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The three-member committee of women police officers constituted to receive complaints regarding alleged rape of women at Murthal near Sonepat during the Jat stir on Saturday visited the site of the alleged incident.

Haryana govt orders probe into Murthal rapes during Jat stir

Haryana govt orders probe into Murthal rapes during Jat stir

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Haryana government on Friday set up a committee consisting of three women officers, including a deputy inspector general, for receiving any complaint of rape of women in Murthal near Sonepat during the Jat stir.

Yaas intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm: IMD

Yaas intensifies into very severe cyclonic storm: IMD

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The IMD has also issued a red-coded warning alert to the Odisha and West Bengal coasts.

Bengal, Odisha evacuate lakhs of people as 'Yaas' nears coast

Bengal, Odisha evacuate lakhs of people as 'Yaas' nears coast

Rediff.com25 May 2021

West Bengal and Odisha have evacuated lakhs of people from vulnerable areas to safety as severe cyclonic storm 'Yaas' is nearing the coast and is expected to make landfall near Dhamra Port in Bhadrak district early on Wednesday morning.

These animals would have drowned if it was not for the CWRC

These animals would have drowned if it was not for the CWRC

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation staff rescued rhinos, elephants, hog deer and even a tiger from the floods in the Kaziranga National Park.

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Discover some of the winners of 2022 World Press Photo Contest.

Vehicle scrapping policy won't benefit car-makers in big way

Vehicle scrapping policy won't benefit car-makers in big way

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'I see a virtually zero impact on the sales of new vehicles with this move,' said an expert

Delhi top cop given NSA powers; protesters asked to unblock road

Delhi top cop given NSA powers; protesters asked to unblock road

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The NSA allows preventive detention of an individual for months if the authorities feel that the individual is a threat to the national security, and law and order. The anti-CAA/NRC protesters have been siting at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh for over a month.

Rahul's road show turns traffic stopper in Assam

Rahul's road show turns traffic stopper in Assam

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Throwing security concerns to wind Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday plunged himself amid the masses in Nagaon district of Assam during a road show after seeking blessings of Goddess Kamakhya at the historic Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati earlier in the day.

Parties keep watchful eye in high-octane RS contest

Parties keep watchful eye in high-octane RS contest

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

All 41 candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Telangana were elected unopposed on Friday after the biennial elections to 57 Rajya Sabha seats were announced recently.

Voting underway in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur

Voting underway in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Around 1.72 crore voters, including 94.60 lakh men and 77.84 lakh women, are eligible to cast their votes in this round to decide the fate of 635 candidates.

NHAI to award projects worth Rs 55,000 cr in FY15

NHAI to award projects worth Rs 55,000 cr in FY15

Rediff.com11 May 2014

In 2013, the government awarded less than 1,500 km of road projects under the EPC mode after it found no takers for PPP projects.

Day after SC verdict, Ayodhya buzzes with activity

Day after SC verdict, Ayodhya buzzes with activity

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

'This Sunday holds special significance for us, as we woke up to a new and transformed Sunday, with a feeling of relief that the lingering issue of Ayodhya dispute has been resolved once and for all'

Good or bad monsoon, the govt must have strategies in place

Good or bad monsoon, the govt must have strategies in place

Rediff.com4 May 2015

A number of significant linkages between rainfall and economic outcomes have policy implications.

UP has biggest responsibility to make India powerful: Modi

UP has biggest responsibility to make India powerful: Modi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

His remarks at the Maharajganj rally come against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine from where India is trying evacuate thousands of its citizens. Modi, however, did not specifically mention the crisis.

Kupwara encounter: 2 terrorists, 5 soldiers, 1 civilian killed

Kupwara encounter: 2 terrorists, 5 soldiers, 1 civilian killed

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

He said one civilian, Waseem Ahmad Mir, also sustained bullet injury 'in the nearby area' and later succumbed at a hospital on Friday.

North-east is gateway to south-east Asia: PM Modi

North-east is gateway to south-east Asia: PM Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Describing north-east as the "gateway" to south-east asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government has been pro-actively pursuing the 'Act-East Policy'

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

In Uttar Pradesh, the death toll due to lightning strikes rose to 42.

'Time to play hardball with China'

'Time to play hardball with China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

'Unless India ups the ante, Beijing will continue to believe its transgressions are cost free and will feel encouraged to do more of the same.'

139 migrants returning home have died in road mishaps

139 migrants returning home have died in road mishaps

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Many of the tragedies occurred in the dark, which is when it is cooler to walk, and many people were caught in their sleep. The combination of no traffic and speeding vehicles has led to havoc, endangering the lives of those who found themselves without work or money in the coronavirus-induced lockdown and were frantic to get home, any which way.

India Inc bracing for coronavirus impact on bankruptcies

India Inc bracing for coronavirus impact on bankruptcies

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The government is drawing up a relief package for industry with steps such as relaxation of asset-classification norms by banks, thus allowing companies to delay the repayment of loans, and tax holidays for the worst-hit sectors like aviation and hospitality. But it might not be enough to stop more bankruptcies from getting filed.

An Election Budget, Not For 2022, But For 2024

An Election Budget, Not For 2022, But For 2024

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

This is not an election Budget in the sense that I might target the voter in the coming elections. But if you look beyond this round of state elections, and tilt the periscope to graze at the more distant horizon, see how the Narendra Modi government wishes things looking by the summer of 2024, observes Shekhar Gupta.

UP: 24 charred to death as bus bursts into flames after crashing into truck

UP: 24 charred to death as bus bursts into flames after crashing into truck

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The bodies were so badly charred that doctors found it difficult to determine the gender of the victims.

Jobless, homeless: Migrant labourers in time of COVID-19

Jobless, homeless: Migrant labourers in time of COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Hundreds of migrant workers from Delhi, Haryana and even Punjab reached Anand Vihar, Ghazipur and Ghaziabad's Lal Kuan area after taking arduous treks of many kilometers on foot to take buses to their respective native places

Sebi finds large-scale mismatch in Sahara papers

Sebi finds large-scale mismatch in Sahara papers

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

To locate genuine investors who may have deposited money with Sahara, the regulator also wants to issue public notices in regional language newspapers.

An interim Budget with all the features of a full Budget

An interim Budget with all the features of a full Budget

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Forget about interim Budgets, one cannot easily recall even a full Budget of any government in recent times having rolled out benefits of this order to such a large number of people, says A K Bhattacharya.