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As 16-year-old girl is stabbed 20 times in Delhi, public shoots video

As 16-year-old girl is stabbed 20 times in Delhi, public shoots video

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The couple was in a relationship but had a quarrel on Saturday. On Sunday, the victim planned to attend the birthday party of her friend's son but was accosted and stabbed repeatedly. She was also hit with a stone

FinMin flags El Nino risk for inflation, farm output

FinMin flags El Nino risk for inflation, farm output

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The finance ministry on Thursday raised concerns over the possible impact of El Nio conditions on India this year, saying if recent forecasts came true, the country could see lower agricultural output and higher inflation. "Some meteorological agencies predict the return of El Nio conditions in India this year. "If these predictions are accurate, then monsoon rains could be deficient, leading to lower agricultural output and higher prices," the ministry said in its monthly economic review.

April to be hotter than normal in north, central India: IMD chief

April to be hotter than normal in north, central India: IMD chief

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

"We are expecting that the temperature will be higher than normal in the entire northwest India and the adjoining central India, starting with Gujarat, Rajasthan and up to east Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh," he said at a virtual event on 'Building Climate Resilience for the Most Heat Vulnerable'.

Bhusawal to Germany: Bappa Blesses All!

Bhusawal to Germany: Bappa Blesses All!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The Northern Railways said it has cancelled around 17 trains and diverted around 12 others, while traffic has been suspended at four locations due to waterlogging.

PIO student's death in US: Korean roommate charged with murder

PIO student's death in US: Korean roommate charged with murder

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Ji Min Sha, a 22-year-old cybersecurity major from Seoul ruthlessly attacked Varun Manish Chheda on October 5 by stabbing him multiple times in the head and neck before he called authorities to report his 20-year-old roommate was dead, prosecutors argued, according to the Journal & Courier on Thursday.

Quake toll in Turkey, Syria tops 5,000 as fresh tremors felt

Quake toll in Turkey, Syria tops 5,000 as fresh tremors felt

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The death toll in Turkey and Syria jolted by multiple earthquakes has reached more than 5,000, even as two fresh tremors hit eastern Turkey on Tuesday, reported the United States Geological Survey.

Heatwave singes North India, monsoon to be delayed: IMD

Heatwave singes North India, monsoon to be delayed: IMD

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

The southwest monsoon over the country is likely to be normal in July, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday in its forecast for the month.

The Dog Who Drives A Bullock Cart

The Dog Who Drives A Bullock Cart

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Who Is Protesting Against China?

Who Is Protesting Against China?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Home to 12 million Uyghurs, who are Muslim, the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has been the target of the Chinese Communist party's worst human rights excesses.

Another Lal Masjid in Pakistan's northwest

Another Lal Masjid in Pakistan's northwest

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

The militants have also decided to establish a seminary similar to Jamia Hafsa, the girls madrassa attached to Lal Masjid which was razed to the ground by the government after its capture early this month.

At 3 deg C, Delhi colder than many hill stations

At 3 deg C, Delhi colder than many hill stations

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

A blinding layer of dense fog over north India, including Delhi, caused major inconvenience to commuters. The visibility levels were 50 metres around 5:30 am.

Rhea Chakraborty goes shopping

Rhea Chakraborty goes shopping

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

How wonderful to spot Rhea!

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Biparjoy wreaks havoc in Gujarat, 2 dead; electric polls, trees uprooted

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat on Thursday evening with a wind speed of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 kmph as heavy rains lashed the coastal region, where several areas plunged into darkness due to power cuts and a large number of trees, electric poles and hoardings got uprooted.

Vinod Kambli Needs HELP!

Vinod Kambli Needs HELP!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Vinod Kambli says his only source of income is the Rs 30,000 pension that he receives from the BCCI, and for that he is grateful.

What's Rakhi doing along with Vicky?

What's Rakhi doing along with Vicky?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Photographer Pradeep Bandekar catches showbiz folk going about their starry lives.

Asani intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; Odisha, Bengal on alert

Asani intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; Odisha, Bengal on alert

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The system lay centered at 5.30 am over Southeast Bay of Bengal, about 450 km west-northwest of Car Nicobar (Nicobar Islands), 380 km west of Port Blair (Andaman Islands), 970 km southeast of Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and 1030 km south-southeast of Puri (Odisha).

'Orange' alert in North India as intense cold wave continues

'Orange' alert in North India as intense cold wave continues

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

A severe cold wave brought the minimum temperature down to a numbing 1.5 degrees Celsius at the Ridge weather station in central Delhi.

Ukraine Prez ready for 'compromise' to end war as Kyiv burns

Ukraine Prez ready for 'compromise' to end war as Kyiv burns

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Reiterating his stance of not surrendering, Zelenskyy said, "Let's say they demand to get Kharkiv, or Mariupol, or Kyiv. People in these cities won't let them do it. The only way they can seize the cities is to kill everyone, and take the empty city."

Rain continues to lash Delhi for third day, traffic affected

Rain continues to lash Delhi for third day, traffic affected

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Traffic snarls were reported from different parts of the national capital on Saturday as rain continued to lash New Delhi for the third consecutive day.

Heatwave to return to Delhi, temperature may touch 44 deg C

Heatwave to return to Delhi, temperature may touch 44 deg C

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The India meteorological department has issued a yellow alert, warning of a fresh heatwave spell in Delhi which may see temperatures soaring to 44 degrees Celsius by Wednesday.

Jahangirpuri violence: Police book Hanuman Jayanti procession organisers

Jahangirpuri violence: Police book Hanuman Jayanti procession organisers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The revised statement issued by the police also did not name the VHP and the Bajrang Dal.

Pak, China to go ahead with $10 bn Karachi-Peshawar railway project

Pak, China to go ahead with $10 bn Karachi-Peshawar railway project

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Sharif will be visiting Beijing with a high-powered delegation from November 1, 2022, where minutes of the joint coordination committee meeting will be signed.

'Without Himalayas, there won't be Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra'

'Without Himalayas, there won't be Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'The Himalayas are the Creator of Life.'

Where is Sunny Leone going?

Where is Sunny Leone going?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Photographer Pradeep Bandekar catches showbiz folk going about their business.

Rubina goes back to Bigg Boss!

Rubina goes back to Bigg Boss!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Karan Johar shoots... Aparshakti leaves town... Sonu Sood thrills a fan...

Which temple did Alia and Ayan visit?

Which temple did Alia and Ayan visit?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Photographer Pradeep Bandekar catches showbiz folk going about their business.

Where are Alia-Ranbir Off To?

Where are Alia-Ranbir Off To?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The stars Pradeep Bandekar spotted over the weekend.

Violence during Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Violence during Hanuman Jayanti procession in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Police personnel who were present on the spot were injured as they tried to stop the violence.

North India likely to have harsher winter: IMD

North India likely to have harsher winter: IMD

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Scores of people die every year due to cold waves that sweep across the north Indian plains.

How Saiyami Stays Fit and Fabulous

How Saiyami Stays Fit and Fabulous

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'I go to shoots on a cycle; it saves so much time!' confesses Saiyami Kher.

Amitabh, Abhishek at Dilip Kumar's funeral

Amitabh, Abhishek at Dilip Kumar's funeral

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As Dilip Kumar was laid to rest, Bollywood came forward to say their last goodbyes.

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Nobody wants him to gain power.' 'But saying that all these players together conspired against Imran Khan and had him arrested would be in the realm of conjecture but possibilities cannot be ruled out.'

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Intense cold conditions forecast over next few days

Intense cold conditions forecast over next few days

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The minimum temperatures are very likely to fall by 2-5 degrees Celsius over most parts of East India, Central India over the next two-three days, while the spell of intense cold can extend beyond that in the Northwest part of the country.

Heavy police deployment to continue in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Heavy police deployment to continue in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Clashes broke out between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Jahangirpuri on Saturday, in which eight police personnel and a local resident got injured.

Kareena steps out in pink!

Kareena steps out in pink!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Photographer Pradeep Bandekar is always around as the stars saunter around Star City Mumbai.

Monsoon on track, will reach Maharashtra in 2 days: IMD

Monsoon on track, will reach Maharashtra in 2 days: IMD

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Senior IMD scientist R K Jenamani said the monsoon covered south and central Arabian Sea, entire Kerala, parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu between May 31 and June 7.

Cyclone won't make landfall in Odisha or Andhra: IMD

Cyclone won't make landfall in Odisha or Andhra: IMD

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The sea conditions near the Odisha coast will become rough on May 9 and rougher on May 10.

10 killed in hotel blast in northwest Pakistan

10 killed in hotel blast in northwest Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

At least 10 people were killed when a bomb attached to a bicycle exploded near a hotel in Pakistan's northwestern Nowshehra city on Thursday, officials said.