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Aaftab, Shraddha heard in heated argument as new video emerges

Aaftab, Shraddha heard in heated argument as new video emerges

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Sources in Delhi Police said they would get done a face recognition test done in the Central Forensic Science Laboratory so that Aaftab's presence in the video can be confirmed scientifically.

Another CWG-bound athlete fails dope test

Another CWG-bound athlete fails dope test

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

No official is willing to confirm the name of the dope offender

'We are the only nation which has given a bloody nose to China'

'We are the only nation which has given a bloody nose to China'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'The Chinese fault lines are tremendous and we need to exploit them.'

Jobs data may go quarterly

Jobs data may go quarterly

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Employment data are currently estimated once in five years through a sample survey by the National Sample Survey Organisation.

How I Solved The Bomb Blasts Case

How I Solved The Bomb Blasts Case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'We first collected samples from all the bomb blast sites.' 'We had to find what was common among them.'

Nipah variant in Kerala is from B'desh, less infectious

Nipah variant in Kerala is from B'desh, less infectious

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

One of those infected with the virus was a nine-year-old boy.

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

From The New York Times to BBC and The Guardian to The Washington Post, the historic event in India's space programme on Wednesday made headlines across the globe.

Imagine! Dosas in Vietnam!

Imagine! Dosas in Vietnam!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Maya Warrier, 9, satisfies a little of her wanderlust when she journeys across the world to Vietnam, some 10 hours by flight from her home in London.

WHO issues alert against syrup by Indian manufacturer

WHO issues alert against syrup by Indian manufacturer

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The WHO on Tuesday issued a product alert over contaminated syrup by an Indian manufacturer, warning that it is unsafe for use, especially in children, and may result in serious injury or death.

Drug regulator begins probe after WHO alert on India-made cough syrups

Drug regulator begins probe after WHO alert on India-made cough syrups

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A probe has been initiated by India's drug regulator after the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued an alert saying cough syrups manufactured by an Indian firm could potentially be linked to the death of children in The Gambia, official sources said.

India makes RT-PCR must for passengers from 7 more nations

India makes RT-PCR must for passengers from 7 more nations

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

These seven countries are South Africa, Bangladesh, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New Zealand and Zimbabwe.

India sixth worst-hit nation by COVID-19, surpasses Italy with 2,36,657 cases

India sixth worst-hit nation by COVID-19, surpasses Italy with 2,36,657 cases

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

India's death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 6,642 with a record increase of 294 deaths in the 24 hours till Saturday 8 am.

WADA restores India's Dope Testing Lab's accreditation

WADA restores India's Dope Testing Lab's accreditation

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

The WADA first suspended NDTL in August 2019 for six months and extended the de-recognition period after its inspections showed that non-conformities still existed.

Amid Covid surge, the reality: Fewer vaccination centres

Amid Covid surge, the reality: Fewer vaccination centres

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech have also stopped producing the Covishield and Covaxin vaccines respectively.

India approves nasal Covid vaccine amid global surge

India approves nasal Covid vaccine amid global surge

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The needle-free vaccine will be available at private centres.

India probes four cough syrups after 66 Gambian children's deaths

India probes four cough syrups after 66 Gambian children's deaths

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

India's drug regulator has initiated a probe and sought further details from the WHO after the global health body issued an alert that cough syrups manufactured by an Indian firm could potentially be linked to the death of children in Gambia.

Covid: WHO classifies Eris as 'variant of interest'

Covid: WHO classifies Eris as 'variant of interest'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified the EG.5 strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus circulating in different parts of the world, including India, as a 'variant of interest' but said it did not seem to pose more of a threat to public health than other strains.

Every Covid patient infecting 2 others as Delhi's R-value up to 2.1: IIT

Every Covid patient infecting 2 others as Delhi's R-value up to 2.1: IIT

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Delhi's R-value, which indicates the spread of COVID-19, was recorded at 2.1 this week, implying that every infected person is infecting two others in the national capital, according to an analysis by IIT-Madras.

3 employees of Noida pharma arrested in Uzbek cough syrup death case

3 employees of Noida pharma arrested in Uzbek cough syrup death case

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Three employees of a Noida-based pharmaceutical firm, whose cough syrup is alleged to have led to the death of 18 children in Uzbekistan last year, were arrested on charges of manufacturing and sale of adulterated drugs, officials said.

3 killed in blast near venue of Abhishek Banerjee's rally in Bengal

3 killed in blast near venue of Abhishek Banerjee's rally in Bengal

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

At least three people were killed and several others injured in a blast near the venue of senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's rally in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district, police said on Saturday.

How Jaitley allays worries of real estate bubble

How Jaitley allays worries of real estate bubble

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Jaitley said the Budget proposals would boost the realty sector, which would help meet the housing needs of a vast section of the population.

Asiad medallist Poovamma gets 3-month ban for doping

Asiad medallist Poovamma gets 3-month ban for doping

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Senior India quarter-miler and Asian games medallist MR Poovamma has been handed a three-month ban by the National Anti-Doping Agency for failing a dope test last year.

Is the Food Security Bill a game-changer?

Is the Food Security Bill a game-changer?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Food insecurity and hunger are rooted in bad policies, faulty design, poor governance and a lack of political will.

'3 movies earned Rs 120 cr': Law Min dismisses slowdown

'3 movies earned Rs 120 cr': Law Min dismisses slowdown

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

'Unless the economy is sound in the country how can only three movies collected so much business in a single day?'

Delhi's 2nd monkeypox suspect with foreign travel history admitted to hospital

Delhi's 2nd monkeypox suspect with foreign travel history admitted to hospital

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The man, in his thirties, is not a contact of the first reported case of monkeypox in the national capital, they said, adding that he has a history of foreign travel.

What PT Usha said in her maiden speech in Rajya Sabha

What PT Usha said in her maiden speech in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Legendary athlete P T Usha on Wednesday batted for bringing all competitions under National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and sought more focus on the field of sports medicine and science to help players recover from injuries.

Rattled by level 1 cancer, Dutee living and training in fear

Rattled by level 1 cancer, Dutee living and training in fear

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Dutee Chand experienced the shock of her life when she was told by a doctor in November 2021 that level 1 cancer has attacked her body

NSSO report puts a hole through govt's GDP claims

NSSO report puts a hole through govt's GDP claims

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The technical report of the NSSO has generated controversy following its observation that as much as 36 per cent units forming part of MCA-21 database, used in computing GDP, could not be either identifiable or traceable in the field.

Go to other states and burst firecrackers: SC hands-off on Delhi ban

Go to other states and burst firecrackers: SC hands-off on Delhi ban

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the Delhi government's order putting a comprehensive ban on manufacturing, storage, sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city, saying people's health is important.

Post dept may collect inflation data

Post dept may collect inflation data

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) is in talks with the Department of Posts to take the help of its staff in collecting sample data for the proposed Consumer Price Index for Rural India (CPI-R). The data for the index would be collected from 1,000 villages, Chief Statistician of India Pronab Sen said on the sidelines of a national seminar on the results of the 61st round of the National Sample Survey.

Lucknow, Patna top in unemployment rate

Lucknow, Patna top in unemployment rate

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Unemployment rate for men is the highest in Lucknow among major cities.

Gold wins over realty as an investment option

Gold wins over realty as an investment option

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Real estate buying dropped between 2004 and 2012.

Sky is the limit for private space sector in Isro's new policy

Sky is the limit for private space sector in Isro's new policy

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Thursday came out with the Indian Space Policy 2023 to promote greater private sector participation in the entire value chain of the space economy. According to the policy, Isro will encourage new-generation entities to participate in space exploration and human presence in outer space, including collaboration with domestic and international stakeholders. The policy also sets a road map for Isro to transition from manufacturing operational space systems to focus energies on research and development in advanced technologies.

Most Indians have drinking water and bathrooms within their premises

Most Indians have drinking water and bathrooms within their premises

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

While the dire image of Indians having to travel long distances for water and other basic needs is stuck in most of our heads, the official statics published in the 69th round of the National Sample Survey (2012) actually present quite a heartening picture.

One Fears For What Is To Come

One Fears For What Is To Come

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The most important institutions have been and are being undermined with almost no resistance, warns Aakar Patel.

Kerala reports India's first monkeypox case, Centre rushes high-level team

Kerala reports India's first monkeypox case, Centre rushes high-level team

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

A person who returned to Kerala from abroad and was hospitalised after showing signs of monkeypox tested positive for the disease, state Health Minister Veena George said on Thursday.

This map tells you where unemployment is dropping the most

This map tells you where unemployment is dropping the most

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Rediff.com's data journalists have broken down the National Sample Survey Office 68 round (July 2011- June 2012) report data into a state-wise listing.

From Hindustan Unilever to Britannia, FMCG stock rally skates on thin ice

From Hindustan Unilever to Britannia, FMCG stock rally skates on thin ice

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Over the past year, the National Stock Exchange Nifty FMCG Index, which tracks the market capitalisation of the top 15 companies in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, has surged by 17.3 per cent. In contrast, the Nifty50, a broader market index, has witnessed an 8.8 per cent increase during the same period. The FMCG stocks have also been rally leaders in the current calendar year.

Hanskhali rape: CBI plans to conduct DNA tests; BJP team meets family

Hanskhali rape: CBI plans to conduct DNA tests; BJP team meets family

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

A class 9 student was allegedly raped on April 4 in Hanskhali in West Bengal's Nadia district during a birthday party at the house of the prime accused, a local Trinamool Congress leader's son.

New Marathi ad showcases Bal Thackeray, Fadnavis, cites majority for BJP-Sena

New Marathi ad showcases Bal Thackeray, Fadnavis, cites majority for BJP-Sena

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

A day after an advertisement with photos of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the talking point in the state, an ad on the state's ruling alliance appeared in Marathi dailies on Wednesday featuring leaders like Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis.