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Land acquisition process for cheetah safari near Kuno underway, says official

Land acquisition process for cheetah safari near Kuno underway, says official

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Environment ministry is organising various programmes at Sesaipura related to Project Cheetah.

Cold wave sweeps north India, two die

Cold wave sweeps north India, two die

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

The winter chill also swept through Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh and minimum temperatures hovered between minus and plus five.

What are Sonakshi, Parineeti up to?

What are Sonakshi, Parineeti up to?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Here's what is keeping the stars busy.

India sizzles at 40 degrees, IMD predicts heatwave in northwest and east

India sizzles at 40 degrees, IMD predicts heatwave in northwest and east

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Mercury hovered around 40 degrees Celsius in large parts of the country on Monday as the Indian meteorological department predicted heat wave conditions in parts of east India over the next four days and the northwest region over the next two days.

Cong's massive Kerala rally backs Palestine; Tharoor repeats anti-Israel stand

Cong's massive Kerala rally backs Palestine; Tharoor repeats anti-Israel stand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Inaugurating the solidarity rally, Venugopal, a Rajya Sabha MP, strongly condemned the war unleashed by Israel in Gaza and their attacks against hospitals and refugee camps there.

North India shivers; death toll 32

North India shivers; death toll 32

Rediff.com17 Dec 2005

North India shivers; death toll 32

Chinese fighter jets continue to provoke India on LAC in Eastern Ladakh

Chinese fighter jets continue to provoke India on LAC in Eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The Chinese aircraft have been regularly flying close to the LAC in the last three to four weeks which is seen as an attempt to probe the Indian defence mechanism in the area.

'Rajapaksa didn't trust India, tilted towards China'

'Rajapaksa didn't trust India, tilted towards China'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'A fragile Sri Lanka will have a serious impact on the security of India.'

26/11: US court rejects Rana's writ of habeas corpus

26/11: US court rejects Rana's writ of habeas corpus

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

A United States court has denied the writ of habeas corpus filed by Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, paving the way for US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to issue a certification for him to be extradited to India where he is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Cheetahs from Namibia enjoy 1st meal in India, appear playful

Cheetahs from Namibia enjoy 1st meal in India, appear playful

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The cheetahs looked cheerful and active on Monday, said the official who is part of the team keeping a close watch on the movements of the animals.

China, Not Pakistan, Is India's Enemy No 1

China, Not Pakistan, Is India's Enemy No 1

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

16 Indian Army divisions face China, 20 face Pakistan and two divisions are reserves. This powerful signal can hardly be missed in China or Pakistan, notes Ajai Shukla.

'Left with a suitcase': Harrowing tales of Sikkim floods

'Left with a suitcase': Harrowing tales of Sikkim floods

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The fast-flowing river, which is normally about 250 metre away from her house, was carrying with it camps, utensils and animal carcasses.

Recipe: My Grandmother's Daliya Upma

Recipe: My Grandmother's Daliya Upma

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

This simple kind of upma, made from cracked wheat, is a great beginning to a day.

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Kerala's election discourse operates surreptitiously. Its explicit face focuses on important national and local issues. At the same time, it seeks to secure apt communal equations to ensure votes, notes Shyam G Menon.

CBI files case against Air-India MD, predecessors

CBI files case against Air-India MD, predecessors

Rediff.com4 Feb 2003

CBI case against Air-India MD, predecessors

'China Wants To keep India On The Hook'

'China Wants To keep India On The Hook'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'This was Indian land the PLA advanced on and occupied.' 'The Chinese then 'negotiated' a pullback of their troops a small distance on Indian territory even as Indian jawans draw back further into India from the forward position.' 'An apparently satisfied Indian government says this is a great move for peace! How great is that for China!'

North India drowns in Lohri celebrations

North India drowns in Lohri celebrations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The bonfire festival of Lohri will be observed and celebrated across Northern India on Tuesday.

India's tour of South Africa in doubt over new COVID variant?

India's tour of South Africa in doubt over new COVID variant?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The new COVID-19 variant, which threatens to wreak havoc in South Africa, has led to considerable concerns about India's tour of the Rainbow Nation next month and there could be changes in the quarantine rules for players in the coming days.

Dilip Kumar, At His Most Spellbinding!

Dilip Kumar, At His Most Spellbinding!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Saira Banu takes us behind the scenes of her 1974 film Sagina, in which she starred opposite her husband, Dilip Kumar.

Cricket Australia withdraw Maxwell, Marsh from the Hundred

Cricket Australia withdraw Maxwell, Marsh from the Hundred

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Australian all-rounders Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh have been withdrawn from the Hundred by Cricket Australia on Tuesday.

India hopes new roads will bring new mindset

India hopes new roads will bring new mindset

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

In the blistering heat of northern India, cars and trucks speed along the smooth, four-lane, black-topped highway from New Delhi to Jaipur.\n\n\n\n

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Xi's mega projects: Should India worry?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

After the Ladakh fiasco where Xi Jinping did not expect the Indian Army to resist his land-grabbing tactics, he has to save face before his colleagues in the Communist party.' To bring the threat of a mega-dam to the northern Indian border is a clever move, observes Claude Arpi.

India to be invited for Afghanistan gas pipeline

India to be invited for Afghanistan gas pipeline

Rediff.com7 Apr 2003

Afghanistan, Pakistan and Turkmenistan will meet in Manila on Tuesday to formally invite Indian participation in the transnational pipeline project originating from Dauletabad fields in Turkmenistan.

As JN.1 cases rise, experts say infection is mild

As JN.1 cases rise, experts say infection is mild

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

India on Wednesday reported 21 cases of the JN.1 Covid variant, a development that is neither surprising nor particularly worrying, scientists said while allaying fears but also advising adherence to existing precautionary measures.

Cold wave persists in North India, but Delhi gets some relief

Cold wave persists in North India, but Delhi gets some relief

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Large parts of north India reeled under numbing cold on Tuesday with the mercury remaining below freezing point at most places in Jammu and Kashmir, while dense fog in the early hours of the morning hit road and rail traffic movement.

CLT20: Kings XI Punjab thrash Northern Knights, enter semi-finals

CLT20: Kings XI Punjab thrash Northern Knights, enter semi-finals

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Kings XI Punjab put up yet another dominating performance as they outclassed Northern Knights from New Zealand by a whopping 120 runs in Mohali to enter the semi-finals in their maiden appearance in the Oppo Champions League T20.

Kindly don't patronise us: India to Netherlands on Ukraine

Kindly don't patronise us: India to Netherlands on Ukraine

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The Dutch envoy said to Tirumurti "You should not have abstained in the GA. Respect the UN Charter."

India faces 'unique, substantial, multi-domain' security challenges: Army chief

India faces 'unique, substantial, multi-domain' security challenges: Army chief

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

India is witnessing trailers of future conflicts and its adversaries will continue with efforts to achieve their strategic aims, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane said on Thursday delving into national security challenges emanating from China and Pakistan.

'Heat wave may abate after May 4'

'Heat wave may abate after May 4'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'After the 4th of May we can expect thunderstorms, dust storms and some rain over a large area of north India.'

CWG TT: Defending champs India knocked out of team event

CWG TT: Defending champs India knocked out of team event

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Both the teams registered identical 3-0 victories in their respective matches.

Henry Kissinger: Modern Day Chanakya

Henry Kissinger: Modern Day Chanakya

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Kissinger's approach of balance of power, secret diplomacy and moderating ideology are the need of the hour. That is the greatest tribute to an intellectual who had a major impact on the world in his lifetime, notes Colonel Anil A Athale.

China has not taken over one sq inch of our land in recent years: Ladakh LG

China has not taken over one sq inch of our land in recent years: Ladakh LG

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Indian troops are defending every inch of the border with China and not even a single inch of land has been taken over by the neighbouring country in recent years, Ladakh Lt Governor Brig (retd) B D Mishra said on Thursday.

Bharat Jodo Yatra fails to boost Cong in Hindi heartland

Bharat Jodo Yatra fails to boost Cong in Hindi heartland

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Electorally, the yatra seems to have paid dividends in the south, but the march does not seem to be helping the Congress in stopping the BJP's surge in the Hindi-heartland states.

TN on alert as Cyclone 'Michaung' set to cross coast on Dec 5

TN on alert as Cyclone 'Michaung' set to cross coast on Dec 5

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

The government declared Monday (Dec 4) a public holiday and urged private companies to encourage 'work from home' option for its employees in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts.

Elvis, Rimo first Indian relay team to cross North Channel

Elvis, Rimo first Indian relay team to cross North Channel

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

India's long-distance swimmers Elvis Ali Hazarika of Assam and West Bengal's Rimo Saha created history by becoming the first relay team from the country as well as Asia to cross the North Channel in Europe.

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Situation near Indo-Myanmar border concerning: Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

About 416 Myanmarese soldiers crossed over to India in view of the situation arising out of the fighting between Myanmar's armed ethnic groups and the government forces, and Indian military is 'closely watching' the unfolding developments, Army Chief General Manoj Pande said on Thursday.

Transgressions remain trigger for escalations along LAC with China: Army chief

Transgressions remain trigger for escalations along LAC with China: Army chief

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

He said China has accrued significant capacities for force mobilisation, application, and sustenance of military operations and maintained the long-pending boundary issue can not be divorced from bilateral relations between the two Asian giants.

Galwan fortified with adequate infra, deployment since 2020 crisis: IAF chief

Galwan fortified with adequate infra, deployment since 2020 crisis: IAF chief

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an over-three-year confrontation in certain friction points in eastern Ladakh even as the two sides completed disengagement from several areas following extensive diplomatic and military talks.

Vishal Retail to invest Rs 200 cr in N India

Vishal Retail to invest Rs 200 cr in N India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

Delhi-based Vishal Retail said Wednesday it plans to invest Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) to set up 40 additional stores mostly in northern India.