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5 states account for over 70% of new COVID infections

5 states account for over 70% of new COVID infections

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Maharashtra alone accounts for 61.8 per cent of the daily new cases with 17,864 cases. It is followed by Kerala with 1,970 while Punjab reported 1,463 new cases, the ministry said.

Ex-Punjab CM Surjit Singh Barnala passes away

Ex-Punjab CM Surjit Singh Barnala passes away

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Barnala served as chief minister pf Punjab from 1985 to 1987.

No new COVID deaths in 7 states in 3 weeks: Govt

No new COVID deaths in 7 states in 3 weeks: Govt

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The Centre, however, noted that the last national serosurvey findings have shown that over 70 per cent of the population is still susceptible to the disease.

Fear looms large as cyclone Hudhud heads for Odisha

Fear looms large as cyclone Hudhud heads for Odisha

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Cyclone Hudhud has moved closer to the cost of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and will turn into a severe cyclonic storm in next 12 hours, the India Meteorological Department said.

Days after Delhi CS assault, Kejriwal's advisor resigns

Days after Delhi CS assault, Kejriwal's advisor resigns

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Prakash was allegedly assaulted by Aam Aadmi Party MLAs during a meeting at the chief minister's residence in the evening of February 19.

Karambir Singh appointed next naval chief

Karambir Singh appointed next naval chief

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Singh will succeed Admiral Sunil Lanba who retires on May 31.

June witnessed 16 per cent more than normal rainfall: IMD

June witnessed 16 per cent more than normal rainfall: IMD

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The country received 16 per cent more rainfall than its normal limit in June, the IMD on Tuesday said.

UP records highest COVID-19 vaccination on Day 1

UP records highest COVID-19 vaccination on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The highest number of vaccines were administered in UP at 21,291 followed by Andhra Pradesh at 18,412, Maharashtra at 18,328, Bihar at 18,169, Odisha at 13,746, Karnataka at 13,594, Gujarat at 10,787, Rajasthan at 9,279, West Bengal at 9,730, Madhya Pradesh at 9,219, Kerala at 8,062.

BrahMos missile test-fired, meets all flight parameters

BrahMos missile test-fired, meets all flight parameters

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Today's development follows an unsuccessful test on April 9, when the missile had failed to hit the target.

Eight Jarawa girls rescued in Andamans

Eight Jarawa girls rescued in Andamans

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Eight Jarawa girls were rescued from two remote creeks in Andaman and Nicobar Islands after they were kidnapped by a group of men from a Jarawa Reserve Zone last week, the police said on Wednesday.

Which are the best beaches in India? Tell us!

Which are the best beaches in India? Tell us!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

So which do you think are the best beaches in India and why?

All you need to know about the seats going to polls in first phase

All you need to know about the seats going to polls in first phase

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com gives the lowdown on the constituencies going to polls in the first phase on April 11.

Cong leaders demand Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram, Bhagat Singh

Cong leaders demand Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram, Bhagat Singh

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

Amid speculation that Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose may be named for the Bharat Ratna, a Congress leader on Sunday said Bahujan Samaj Party founder Kanshi Ram and Aligarh Muslim University founder Sir Syed Ahmed Khan should also be given the country's highest civilian award.

India asks China to cease activities in PoK: Jaitley

India asks China to cease activities in PoK: Jaitley

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

The government keeps an eye on Chinese presence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and has asked China to "cease such activities" there, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley informed Lok Sabha on Friday.

Five states see upsurge in daily COVID-19 cases: Centre

Five states see upsurge in daily COVID-19 cases: Centre

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh have recorded an 'upsurge' in daily new cases of COVID-19, the Union health ministry said on Saturday.

No new deaths due to COVID in 17 states

No new deaths due to COVID in 17 states

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

A total of 17 states and union territories that have not reported any new deaths in the last 24 hours are Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Ladakh, Mizoram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tripura, Lakshadweep, Arunachal Pradesh and Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

This Navratna company to invest Rs 43,000 crore in power, mining projects

This Navratna company to invest Rs 43,000 crore in power, mining projects

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The company signed a JV agreement with Coal India to set up 5000 Mw of solar and thermal projects. These projects are expected to commence between 2023 and 2027.

At least 21 killed as boat capsizes in Andaman

At least 21 killed as boat capsizes in Andaman

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

At least 21 persons died on Sunday when the tourist boat carrying them capsized in the Bay of Bengal near Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar islands, official sources said. The boat carrying 45 people -- tourists from Kanchi Puram district of Tamil Nadu and Mumbai, and crewmembers -- sank on its way from Ross Island to North Bay.

Why do senior govt officials want to leave Delhi?

Why do senior govt officials want to leave Delhi?

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Amid the ongoing row over appointment of an acting chief secretary.

18 helicopters, 12 aircraft, 2 warships on standby for cyclone relief

18 helicopters, 12 aircraft, 2 warships on standby for cyclone relief

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said the Indian Air Force choppers and aircraft and the two navy ships are placed in close proximity to the eastern coastline and would be deployed for rescue and relief operations.

Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Kumar Verma new CBI chief

Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Kumar Verma new CBI chief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

His name was cleared by a three-member selection panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and comprising Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar and Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge as members.

Post-Galwan, Indian Navy quietly deployed warship in South China Sea

Post-Galwan, Indian Navy quietly deployed warship in South China Sea

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

The Chinese have been objecting to the presence of Indian Navy ships in the region where it has significantly expanded its presence since 2009 through artificial islands and military presence.

BJP announces new team of state in-charges

BJP announces new team of state in-charges

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Radha Mohan Singh appointed in-charge of politically crucial UP. Kailash Vijayvargiya will continue to be the in-charge of West Bengal and he will be assisted by BJP national secretary Arvind Menon and party national IT cell head Amit Malviya.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

Which states avail the most banking facilities in India?

Which states avail the most banking facilities in India?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Here's a map that visualises the official numbers for percentage of households availing banking facilities as published by the Planning Commission of India in June 2014.

REVEALED: How Much New BrahMos Missiles Cost

REVEALED: How Much New BrahMos Missiles Cost

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The MoD did not reveal the number of missiles procured through the latest contract.
However, this information was inadvertently revealed through an official MoD photograph that accompanied the announcement.

Lucknow tops list of 13 new smart cities

Lucknow tops list of 13 new smart cities

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The 13 cities selected in the Fast Track Smart City Competition have proposed a total investment of Rs 30,229 crore

Naval Aviation Receives President's Colour

Naval Aviation Receives President's Colour

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'Naval Aviation has contributed through numerous humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations during which it has provided relief to fellow citizens like the recently conducted rescue operations off Mumbai during Cyclone Tauktae in May 2021.'

Cong issues QR-coded cards to delegates for party prez poll

Cong issues QR-coded cards to delegates for party prez poll

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The notification for the Congress president's election will be out on September 22 by when all the PCC delegates will be finalised and electoral roll published and the election, if required, will be held on October 17.

Tsunami's coming: Rahul warns of economic devastation

Tsunami's coming: Rahul warns of economic devastation

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Gandhi also attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the economic situation in the country, saying the PM should get his head "out of the sand" to deal with the problem facing the country.

India sees record one-day spike of 66,999 Covid cases

India sees record one-day spike of 66,999 Covid cases

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The death toll due to COVID-19 climbed to 47,033 with 942 people succumbing to the disease in the last 24 hours, health ministry data updated at 8 am showed.

Andaman court sends gang-rape accused labour commissioner to police custody

Andaman court sends gang-rape accused labour commissioner to police custody

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The police arrested Rishi on Monday after he reached Port Blair from Chennai.

Najeeb Jung new Delhi LG, K K Paul to be next Meghalaya Guv

Najeeb Jung new Delhi LG, K K Paul to be next Meghalaya Guv

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Vice Chancellor of Jamia Milia university and a seasoned bureaucrat Najeeb Jung was on Monday appointed as the new Lt Governor of Delhi while former Delhi Police Commissioner K K Paul was made Governor of Meghalaya.

8 states account for over 81% of new COVID cases

8 states account for over 81% of new COVID cases

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab have shown a steep rise in daily COVID-19 cases

After SC verdict, Delhi govt authorises Kejriwal for transfers of bureaucrats

After SC verdict, Delhi govt authorises Kejriwal for transfers of bureaucrats

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

As per an order issued by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Delhi Administrative Subordinate Services Grade-I, II, principal secretary and private secretary will come under the Deputy CM, who will be responsible for their transfer and posting. Minister-in-charge will have a say in transfer and posting of other officials such as stenos.

5 states register sharp rise in daily COVID-19 cases

5 states register sharp rise in daily COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Five states -- Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat -- have registered a sharp rise in daily COVID-19 cases, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday as India recorded 59,118 new infections, the highest single-day rise so far this year.

PM for developing 1,100 islands, 300 lighthouses: Gadkari

PM for developing 1,100 islands, 300 lighthouses: Gadkari

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The move will lead to augmentation of water infrastructure in the country

How dense is the forest cover in your neck of the woods? Take a look

How dense is the forest cover in your neck of the woods? Take a look

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Take a look at the map to see just how green is your area?

Gujarat, Karnataka are best states for start-ups

Gujarat, Karnataka are best states for start-ups

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Gujarat and Karnataka have been ranked as the best performers in developing startup ecosystem for budding entrepreneurs, according to the ranking of states and Union territories by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Among smaller states having population of less than one crore, Meghalaya has been adjudged as the best performer. The rankings are based on the initiatives taken to develop the startup ecosystem for promoting budding entrepreneurs.

American tourist killed by protected Andaman tribe

American tourist killed by protected Andaman tribe

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The American had expressed a desire to meet the Sentinelese tribe, which is known to resist all contact with outsiders, often firing arrows at anyone who comes near.