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BJP leaders indicate party ready to welcome Pilot

BJP leaders indicate party ready to welcome Pilot

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

"If anybody with a mass base joins the BJP or any political party, everybody welcomes him. Expressing trust in our ideology, if anybody joins us we will welcome him with open arms. This is a normal procedure," Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told reporters in New Delhi.

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

A collection of oddball, amazing moments from the world!

Day 9: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 9: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Snow blankets Games, delays Gu's return to competition

India targeted by 5 Chinese hackers charged in US

India targeted by 5 Chinese hackers charged in US

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Deputy US Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen on Wednesday announced that three indictments have been unsealed in the matter that collectively charge five Chinese nationals with computer hacking and charge two Malaysian nationals with helping some of those hackers target victims and sell the fruits of their crime.

'India will lose its tigers. People will still remain in poverty'

'India will lose its tigers. People will still remain in poverty'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

'What we do about our planet in the next 10 or 20 years is going to be crucial to our existence. There is nothing more important to our long term future. NOTHING!' says M Sanjayan, one of the more visible South Asian faces, internationally, in conservation.

Lok Sabha disruption cost India Rs 144 crore

Lok Sabha disruption cost India Rs 144 crore

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

LS MPs are paid Rs 2.8 lakh per month plus travel and other perks which works out to nearly Rs 177 crore for 545 MPs during the last financial year. Add another Rs 78 crore for the Rajya Sabha MPs, according to data.

Sports Shorts: Lakshya claims Bangladesh Challenge title

Sports Shorts: Lakshya claims Bangladesh Challenge title

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

The NASA hand in India's Mars mission

The NASA hand in India's Mars mission

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

NASA's Deep Space Networks will help India to track the Mars orbiter's journey, and will also help to track it when it will go around Mars, reports Ritu Jha from California.

PIX: Brangelina, Sean Penn step out in Cannes

PIX: Brangelina, Sean Penn step out in Cannes

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Hollywood Royalty turned up for the screening of Brad's new film Tree Of Life.

My life lesson: Help others without any expectations

My life lesson: Help others without any expectations

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Saroj Panda tells us why you should give without the expectation of receiving anything in return.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

These funny animals are just what we need right now!

These funny animals are just what we need right now!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The world feels like complete panda-monium right now. But thanks to the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, we can all take a brief break from the news cycle and focus on otter things -- like pictures of animals being complete goofballs. The animals were pictured by photographers competing in the sixth annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, which saw thousands of pictures entered, taken around the world. As well as providing a smile, the competition works alongside the Born Free Foundation to highlight a more serious matter -- the importance of conserving our planet's beautiful wildlife. We share a selection of the best finalists' photos...

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kim did not rule out diplomacy with the Biden administration despite that Pyongyang called Biden a 'rabid dog' after Biden labelled Kim a 'thug'.

Banks are catalysts of economic revival: Sitharaman

Banks are catalysts of economic revival: Sitharaman

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The finance minister said easy access and efficiency in providing banking services will help in revival of businesses which are restarting operations after the lockdown.

24 children die of mysterious disease in Odisha district

24 children die of mysterious disease in Odisha district

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

With 24 children dying of a mysterious disease during last two months in Odisha's Malkangiri district, the government has launched a drive to create health awareness and conduct medical examination in the tribal-dominated district.

Bad debts: Banks may have to make provision for Rs 2.2 trn

Bad debts: Banks may have to make provision for Rs 2.2 trn

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Bankers said they are looking outside the bankruptcy courts and will be able to resolve a few debts in the power sector before January-end.

Indian MPs' team attends crash course at Yale University

Indian MPs' team attends crash course at Yale University

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

A group of Indian MPs underwent a crash course at the prestigious Yale University of the United States, which was specially tailored for them incorporating issues like global economic governance, counter-insurgency efforts in Afghanistan and political developments in the Middle East.

CBI chief post row: Delhi top cop withdraws plea from CAT

CBI chief post row: Delhi top cop withdraws plea from CAT

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

A day after senior police officer Ranjit Sinha was appointed as the next director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar on Friday withdrew his plea from the Central Administrative Tribunal against the government's decision to not consider his name for the top post in the probe agency.

'It would be foolish to write off Modi'

'It would be foolish to write off Modi'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'In the Indian context it is not easy for rival parties to come together, especially pre-elections.' 'Having pulled it off, they should be taken seriously.'

Man given death sentence for rape, murder of minor

Man given death sentence for rape, murder of minor

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

A fast-track court in Odisha on Thursday gave death sentence to a man for raping and murdering a three-year-old girl in the second capital punishment handed down to a rapist-killer in the country this week.

Son of former Odisha minister gets bail in dowry case

Son of former Odisha minister gets bail in dowry case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

After spending 20 days in jail in a case of dowry torture, Raja Shree Mohanty, son of former Odisha law minister Raghunath Mohanty, was granted bail by a local court on Friday.

CPI to fight on 60 seats, declares 39 names for LS polls

CPI to fight on 60 seats, declares 39 names for LS polls

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Probodh Panda and Atul Kumar Anjaan are among 39 candidates declared by the Communist Party of India for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls as the party said that it would fight on 60 seats in 24 states.

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Had India agreed to join the trade pact, Indian markets would have been flooded with cheap Chinese products.

Govt allows round-the-clock vaccination against COVID-19

Govt allows round-the-clock vaccination against COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Easing restrictions, all private hospitals were on Tuesday allowed to give the vaccines if they adhere to the laid down norms, while the 9 am to 5 pm timing was also done away with.

First 'dead' heart transplant brings new hopes to patients

First 'dead' heart transplant brings new hopes to patients

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Doctors says this new procedure could save the lives of more than 30 per cent heart transplant patients by increasing supply of suitable donors

Odisha's 'real' hostage crisis!

Odisha's 'real' hostage crisis!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Abduction for the release of jailed Maoists is becoming a trend in Odisha. Considering the almost habitual surrender of various state governments to their demands, extremists will use this tactic regularly, says Bibhu Prasad Routray.

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

China, Iran cosy up: India is the loser

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Iran's decision to keep India out and welcome China to the scene is a huge strategic setback for India, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Odisha health minister quits in wake of hospital fire tragedy

Odisha health minister quits in wake of hospital fire tragedy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The minister put in his papers as police began interrogation of the arrested SUM Hospital owner Manoj Ranjan Nayak.

AFSPA extended for six months in Tripura

AFSPA extended for six months in Tripura

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

The Tripura government has extended implementation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act for another six months to take stringent action against militancy in the state, official sources said on Sunday.

BJD MP moves private member's bill to amend Sec 66A

BJD MP moves private member's bill to amend Sec 66A

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Lok Sabha MP Baijayant 'Jay' Panda has submitted a private member's bill in the Lok Sabha to reduce the controversial section 66A of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 to merely an anti-spam provision.

Actor Michael Clarke Duncan passes away

Actor Michael Clarke Duncan passes away

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

The actor passed away on September 3 at the age of 54.

Bihar: Fearing Maoists, 600 tribals flee villages

Bihar: Fearing Maoists, 600 tribals flee villages

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

More than 600 tribals residing in Kaimur hills in in Bihar have fled from their homes fearing Maoists, police officials said on Friday.

20,000 km, 70 days: All aboard the Delhi to London bus

20,000 km, 70 days: All aboard the Delhi to London bus

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The new service will travel through 18 countries and each bus will accommodate 20 passengers.

UP police prevent Godse supporters from installing assassin's statue

UP police prevent Godse supporters from installing assassin's statue

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

UP policemen prevent Godse supporters from installing assassin's statue.

Lalu undergoes heart surgery in Mumbai

Lalu undergoes heart surgery in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad is undergoing two major heart surgeries -- one to replace an aortic valve and the other to repair the aorta, at a hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Kim is alive, but is he well enough to rule North Korea?

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'What if Kim is alive as the latest reappearance suggests, but unable to rule?' 'Will his sister be installed as the leader to continue with the Kims's hereditary dynasty that began with the present ruler's grandfather?' asks Dr Rajaram Panda.

'Paolo to be freed after Maoists feel govt is serious'

'Paolo to be freed after Maoists feel govt is serious'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

A top Maoist leader on Sunday said they would release Paolo Bosusco, the other Italian national still held captive by them, only after they feel that the Odisha government was serious about their demands.