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Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.

Flood-prone states rapped for not enacting law on prevention

Flood-prone states rapped for not enacting law on prevention

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The standing committee on water resources, tabled in Lok Sabha, said only Manipur, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand and erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir had enacted legislation, though delineation and demarcation of flood plains are yet to be undertaken.

Modi Set To Push NPR Again?

Modi Set To Push NPR Again?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'The linking of Aadhaar to births and deaths will revive the debate around citizenship.'

Ranji Roundup: Punjab concede three points; Delhi crush Assam

Ranji Roundup: Punjab concede three points; Delhi crush Assam

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

A round-up of Ranji matches played across India on Sunday.

India reports highest 195 corona deaths, 3,900 cases in 24 hrs

India reports highest 195 corona deaths, 3,900 cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com5 May 2020

A total 179 deaths deaths have been reported since Monday evening, of which 98 were from West Bengal, 35 from Maharashtra, 29 from Gujarat, six from Rajasthan, five from Uttar Pradesh, two from Punjab and one each from Chandigarh, Haryana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran will become the next WFI President.

Ranji Trophy: Haryana stun defending champions Saurashtra

Ranji Trophy: Haryana stun defending champions Saurashtra

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara made 49 and 43 in his two innings as Saurashtra lost to Haryana by four wickets.

Indian States have 25 Public Holidays!

Indian States have 25 Public Holidays!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The number of public holidays varies from 14 in Delhi to 34 in Odisha.

Sebi to auction properties of Saradha Group on Dec 16

Sebi to auction properties of Saradha Group on Dec 16

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday said it has lined up three properties of Saradha Group of Companies for an auction on December 16, at a reserve price of Rs 5.21 crore. The move is part of Sebi's efforts to recover money raised by the company from the public through illicit schemes. In a notice, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said the auction will be conducted between 11 am to 12 pm on December 16, 2022. The properties to go under the hammer include land parcels located in West Bengal.

'Prime Minister Of India Has Become The High Priest Of Hinduism'

'Prime Minister Of India Has Become The High Priest Of Hinduism'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'We are very close to become a theocratic State where Hinduism is the official religion of the government.'

6 states report fewer formal jobs for youth in Q2

6 states report fewer formal jobs for youth in Q2

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Six states out of 22 major states and Union Territories (UTs) generated fewer formal jobs for the youth in the September quarter than they did in the corresponding quarter a year ago, a Business Standard analysis of the data released by the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) shows. States like Punjab (-12.4 per cent), Himachal Pradesh (-10.3 per cent), Jharkhand (- 7.2 per cent), Assam (-3.7 per cent), Gujarat (-3.4 per cent) and Rajasthan (-.1.1 per cent) saw further decline in the number of net new subscribers in the second quarter (Q2) of FY23 compared to the last year. The analysis did not include northeastern states, except for Assam. This is crucial as the subscribers in the 18-28 age group are seen as first-timers in the labour market, thus reflecting the robustness of the job market.

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

Why These Parties Stayed Away From INDIA, NDA

Why These Parties Stayed Away From INDIA, NDA

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'They have no incentive to be part of either the NDA or INDIA at this stage, but they may hedge their bets towards the winning coalition in the post-poll setting.'

How India consumes tobacco: PART 2

How India consumes tobacco: PART 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

In the second part we will explain the ways of tobacco use and its consequences.

Sebi to auction properties of Saradha Group on Nov 1

Sebi to auction properties of Saradha Group on Nov 1

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday said it has lined up as many as 69 properties of Saradha Group of Companies for an auction on November 1 at a reserve price of Rs 30 crore. The move is part of Sebi's efforts to recover money raised by the company from public through illicit schemes. In a notice, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said the auction will be conducted between 11 am to 1 pm on November 1, 2022.

Jyothi smashes own 100m hurdles national record in UK

Jyothi smashes own 100m hurdles national record in UK

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Jyothi Yarraji smashed the women's 100m hurdle national record for the second time in less than two weeks while winning the event at the Loughborough International Athletics Meet in the UK.

Borrowing limit raised, but states remain cautious

Borrowing limit raised, but states remain cautious

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Going by the strict criteria set, only Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana qualify for such extra borrowing, as of now.

Glimpses From An Important Day in History

Glimpses From An Important Day in History

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The first President born after Independence takes office.

Ranji round-up: Karnataka crush Punjab, Odisha draw against Mumbai

Ranji round-up: Karnataka crush Punjab, Odisha draw against Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Natraj Behera scored his second century of the match as Odisha rallied to earn a draw after being forced to follow on against Mumbai, on the fourth and final day of their Group A Ranji Trophy match, in Mumbai.

Vijay Hazare: J&K shock Delhi; Karthik steers TN to win

Vijay Hazare: J&K shock Delhi; Karthik steers TN to win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Dinesh Karthik hit a quickfire half-century as Tamil Nadu overcame a jittery start to down Baroda by 38 runs.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Vivek stars in Bengal win over Jharkhand

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Vivek stars in Bengal win over Jharkhand

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

After a first wicket partnership of 60 between Vivek and Shreevats Goswami (27, 28 balls, 3 fours), the home team faltered as none of the other batsmen got going.

National Games: Aldrin qualifies for World C'ships; Rosy breaks national record

National Games: Aldrin qualifies for World C'ships; Rosy breaks national record

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Meanwhile, Amlan Borgohain of Assam and Jyothi Yarraji of Andhra Pradesh clinched gold in the 100m events.

Fani toll up to 41; Long road to recovery for Odisha

Fani toll up to 41; Long road to recovery for Odisha

Rediff.com8 May 2019

In absence of drinking water and electricity during the mid-May summer, life in the coastal districts remained derailed even four days after the calamity.

Lockdown prevented up to 29 lakh Covid cases, 78,000 deaths: Vardhan

Lockdown prevented up to 29 lakh Covid cases, 78,000 deaths: Vardhan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Vardhan said in India about 92 percent of the reported cases have mild symptoms, while oxygen therapy was required in 5.8 percent cases and intensive care in 1.7 percent cases.

Ranji Roundup: Chopra, Kalsi deny Bengal victory

Ranji Roundup: Chopra, Kalsi deny Bengal victory

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Saradha gone but website remains

Saradha gone but website remains

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The website has the address and contact numbers and email IDs of 69 branch offices of Saradha Group spread across West Bengal, Tripura, Odisha, Assam and New Delhi.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai fail to take lead vs Maharashtra

Ranji roundup: Mumbai fail to take lead vs Maharashtra

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

UDAN international plan under cloud as AirAsia India fails to get permit

UDAN international plan under cloud as AirAsia India fails to get permit

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Tata group-owned AirAsia India's inability to get approval for international flights is hurting UDAN, the Indian government's regional air connectivity project that also aims to link cities in Northeast India and Odisha to places abroad. Sources said the civil aviation ministry is waiting for the low-cost airline to come under the full ownership of Tata Sons and become part of Air India, the former state-owned carrier now owned by the private conglomerate, before allowing it to operate international flights. Tata owns 84 per cent stake in AirAsia India and it is understood that the group will complete the process of buying rest of the stake by July's end.

Active Covid cases in country decline to 96,506

Active Covid cases in country decline to 96,506

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

India logged 8,586 new coronavirus infections taking total tally of cases to 4,43,57,546 while the active cases have declined to 96,506, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday.

Why women's reservation bill is pending for 27 years

Why women's reservation bill is pending for 27 years

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

While the BJP and the Congress have always supported the bill, opposition by other parties and demands from some for quota for backward classes within the women's quota have been key sticking points.

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

When elected on July 18 -- which is almost a certainty, given the NDA's numbers in the electoral college -- Droupadi Murmu will be the first President born after Independence.

India logs 8,813 Covid infections, fall in active cases

India logs 8,813 Covid infections, fall in active cases

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,36,38,844.

Central trade unions begin two-day nationwide strike

Central trade unions begin two-day nationwide strike

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Talking to PTI Amarjeet Kaur, General Secretary of All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), said, "The two-day nationwide strike by the joint forum of central trade unions has begun this morning". About the impact of the agitation, she said that the entire coal belt (mining area) is affected in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. She also said that there is a good response in industrial areas of Assam, Haryana, Delhi, West Bengal, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Bihar, Punjab, Rajasthan, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The AITUC official noted that the banks and insurance sectors are affected all over India, while steel and oil sectors are also seeing partial impact due to the strike. Kaur said that she has got preliminary reports that markets are closed in Odisha.

Presidential poll: Several Opposition MLAs cross-vote for Murmu

Presidential poll: Several Opposition MLAs cross-vote for Murmu

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Several legislators in states on Monday said they have cross-voted in favour of National Democratic Alliance nominee Droupadi Murmu by not following their respective party lines in the presidential election.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

With 16,464 new cases, India's Covid tally reaches 4.40cr

With 16,464 new cases, India's Covid tally reaches 4.40cr

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,26,396 with 24 new fatalities.

Better J-K steps see India out of UN report on children of conflict

Better J-K steps see India out of UN report on children of conflict

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

India has been mentioned in the report of the Secretary-General on Children and armed conflict since 2010 along with other countries of Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Lake Chad basin, Nigeria, Pakistan, and the Philippines for alleged recruitment and use of boys by armed groups in Jammu and Kashmir; detainment of boys by Indian security forces in J&K for their alleged association with armed groups, or on national security grounds.

India to see a hotter-than-normal summer this year

India to see a hotter-than-normal summer this year

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The seasonal temperature would be above normal by more than one degree Celsius over Northwest India.

'In 2 nights, 246 churches were burnt down'

'In 2 nights, 246 churches were burnt down'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

'Somebody strong is playing a game behind the violence in Manipur.' 'It is a pre-planned attack on churches, Christian organisations and Christians.'

India reports 20,279 new Covid cases, 36 deaths

India reports 20,279 new Covid cases, 36 deaths

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

With 20,279 new coronavirus infections being reported, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,38,88,755, while the active cases increased to 1,52,200, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.