News for 'Northwest India'

Jet inks e-ticketing deal with KLM, BA

Jet inks e-ticketing deal with KLM, BA

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

Jet Airways on Monday announced India's first interline e-ticketing agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Northwest Airlines and British Airways.

Kashmiris demanding azadi should check Azad Kashmi

Kashmiris demanding azadi should check Azad Kashmi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

"They should remember that there is no article 370 in Pakistan. Here in India they atleast enjoy democracy but they would not have the same freedom there," Prasad warned. He cautioned those journalists who were writing in favour of Kashmiris being allowed to seceed from India must answer if they would support similar response from other states demanding freedom like the ULFA in Assam," the BJP spokesperson said.

Hindu groups launch 'Save Ram Sethu' campaign

Hindu groups launch 'Save Ram Sethu' campaign

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

The Indian government had earlier said, there was no archaeological proof of the existence of such a bridge. But NASA satellite pictures have shown the presence of a land bridge on the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka.

Delhi: 7-yr-old killed, 17 kids injured as tanker hits school van

Delhi: 7-yr-old killed, 17 kids injured as tanker hits school van

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The driver of the private school van had his earphones on and was driving on the wrong side of the road. The milk tanker driver was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, police said.

5.2 intensity tremors rock Nepal

5.2 intensity tremors rock Nepal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

The temblor was described as one of moderate intensity.

Toilet proves short cut to jail for Indian doctor

Toilet proves short cut to jail for Indian doctor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Dr Sivaprasad D Madduri of Missouri, who landed in jail when he attempted to use the toilet during a flight, has initiated legal action against Southwest Airlines.

Crisil warns of El Nino impact on growth; pegs GDP at 5.2%

Crisil warns of El Nino impact on growth; pegs GDP at 5.2%

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

If El Nino condition affects the monsoons, as is being forecast by foreign agencies, it can slow down the economy to 5.2 per cent next fiscal from a projected 6 per cent.

39 abducted Indians in Iraq may be in jail: Swaraj

39 abducted Indians in Iraq may be in jail: Swaraj

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

Swaraj on Sunday briefed family members of the abducted men, who are mostly from Punjab, about information gathered by the Minister of State for External Affairs, V K Singh, who was sent to the Gulf nation after its prime minister announced the liberation of Mosul from the dreaded terror group Islamic State.

All 2,376 stranded tourists evacuated from Andaman Islands

All 2,376 stranded tourists evacuated from Andaman Islands

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

As the weather cleared in the morning, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and Union Territory administration started a joint evacuation drive and brought back all stranded tourists to Port Blair from Havelock and Neil islands of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago.

UK: 15 Indian illegal immigrants held

UK: 15 Indian illegal immigrants held

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Eight people were arrested on suspicion of making false instruments and facilitation of illegal immigrants into the UK while seven were arrested in connection with other immigration offences.

Invading Pakistan?

Invading Pakistan?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

It's another day, but Delhi continues to crawl

It's another day, but Delhi continues to crawl

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The national capital has received the season's highest rainfall at 63.1 mm.

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, the overall air quality of the national capital docked at 376 at 8:30 am on Tuesday.

El Nio effect: Govt expects below-normal rains

El Nio effect: Govt expects below-normal rains

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

A minister said the country had 7% less rain than normal.

Mid-day meal horror continues, 150 kids fall sick across India

Mid-day meal horror continues, 150 kids fall sick across India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

As the mid-day meal school tragedy in Bihar fuelled food safety concerns, more cases of children falling ill after consuming free food or contaminated water have come to light from Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Delhi and Maharasthra.

Odisha on high alert for landfall of Cyclone Kyant

Odisha on high alert for landfall of Cyclone Kyant

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

The IMD has warned of squally winds speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph likely to commence along and off Odisha and north coastal Andhra Pradesh coasts from October 27 onwards.

Of a murder, an ad and cricket

Of a murder, an ad and cricket

Rediff.com19 Mar 2004

Indo-Canadian fights against discrimination

Indo-Canadian fights against discrimination

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

A hearing in the matter is scheduled for April 12 in downtown Vancouver. Bhandal's society as well as the Akali Singh and Guru Nanak Sikh temples support his petition. Sangha earned a PhD in environmental science in Germany.

'Did Aman Varma unzip his pants?'

'Did Aman Varma unzip his pants?'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Peshawar may not host Indo-Pak ODI

Peshawar may not host Indo-Pak ODI

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

The Northwest Frontier Province government has expressed its inability to host the match in the wake of Moharram.

Five things every entrepreneur must know

Five things every entrepreneur must know

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

A entrepreneur, who recently set up her own store, shares what she has learnt about starting out on your own.

Sri Lanka in battle mode, again

Sri Lanka in battle mode, again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2006

The pitched battles follow two days of air raids by government troops triggered by the killing of 64 bus passengers in a suspected rebel landmine attack on Thursday in Anuradhapura.

NSA Doval cancels China visit to deal with Pathankot attack

NSA Doval cancels China visit to deal with Pathankot attack

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Indian officials said Doval's visit will be rescheduled as he is preoccupied with the handling of the Pathankot incident.

BCCI accepts changed schedule

BCCI accepts changed schedule

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

The BCCI has agreed to a change in the schedule of one-day internationals as suggested by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

What's Arjun Singh up to?

What's Arjun Singh up to?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

Second day's play may be rained out

Second day's play may be rained out

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

Second day's play may be rained out

PHOTOS: Have you seen these amazing toy factories?

PHOTOS: Have you seen these amazing toy factories?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

We present here glimpse of toy manufacturing factories from around the globe.

Smog shrouds Delhi-NCR again; schools shut till Fri

Smog shrouds Delhi-NCR again; schools shut till Fri

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

New Delhi's overall air quality index read 456 at 4 pm, up from 425 at 4 pm on Tuesday.

Cyclone Bulbul: 10 killed, 2.73 lakh families affected in WB

Cyclone Bulbul: 10 killed, 2.73 lakh families affected in WB

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The severe cyclonic storm, which brought in its wake heavy rain coupled with gale wind till early Sunday, uprooted hundreds of trees and snapped cables in Kolkata and in the coastal districts of North and South 24 Parganas and East Midnapore, bring life to a near-halt.

Kapil contradicts BCCI

Kapil contradicts BCCI

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

Super Cyclone Amphan to hit on May 20, cause heavy damage: IMD

Super Cyclone Amphan to hit on May 20, cause heavy damage: IMD

Rediff.com19 May 2020

An unspecified number of people were evacuated from coastal areas of Odisha where Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore were likely to experience heavy rainfall accompanied by high-velocity winds, particularly on May 19 and 20, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

PHOTOS: Vijender does the 'Dishoom' with John Abraham ahead of title bout

PHOTOS: Vijender does the 'Dishoom' with John Abraham ahead of title bout

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Vijender Singh believes his bout against Australia's Kerry Hope -- for the WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight crown -- will go a long way in determining the future of pro boxing in the country.

20 Years After Ayodhya: India will go on

20 Years After Ayodhya: India will go on

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Twenty years after the demolition of the Babri Masjid, India is in rebirth mode. Whether there is a Babri Masjid or a Ram temple or not in Ayodhya, India will go on. And it will see many tomorrows, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

China to Malaysia: Tell the truth about missing plane

China to Malaysia: Tell the truth about missing plane

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Annoyed over conflicting reports about the missing plane, China on Wednesday night asked Malaysia to verify rumours and share all information about the flight MH370 after official admission that it may have turned back and disappeared over the Straits of Malacca.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners revealed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Have a look at these photos taken from the incredible world we live in. These are the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2020.

High alert in Gujarat as cyclonic storm Vayu closes in

High alert in Gujarat as cyclonic storm Vayu closes in

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said people living in the coastal belt would be shifted to safer places.

Agri prices down as rain and sowing spread

Agri prices down as rain and sowing spread

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Total area sown till last Friday was 16.56 mn hectares, up 23%.

'Narsingh will go to Rio and return with gold'

'Narsingh will go to Rio and return with gold'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

'We have ensured that whatever he eats or drinks comes in a packaged form and is thoroughly checked.'

'India can send rocket to Mars, but not allow absentee voting for NRIs?'

'India can send rocket to Mars, but not allow absentee voting for NRIs?'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

'We have 10 million votes, 15,000 votes per MP constituency. There are certain constituencies who will win by about 5,000 or 6,000 votes. So if we win this case, these 15,000 votes will play crucial roles in at least 50 Lok Sabha constituencies, which can change the dynamics of the entire political system,' Nagender Chindam tells Patrick Ward in an interview.