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Tribal women protest against deployment of police commandos in Manipur town

Tribal women protest against deployment of police commandos in Manipur town

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Women are on a sit-in at Chikim village, around 3 km from Tengnoupal district's Moreh, a Kuki majority town.

RJD to contest 26 LS seats, Cong 9 as INDIA seals seat-sharing deal in Bihar

RJD to contest 26 LS seats, Cong 9 as INDIA seals seat-sharing deal in Bihar

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The Mahagathbandhan's seat-sharing announcement comes a day after the filing of nomination papers for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls was over.

Sharath Kamal bestowed with Khel Ratna

Sharath Kamal bestowed with Khel Ratna

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Sharath is the lone Khel Ratna award recipient, 25 sportspersons, including shuttlers Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, woman boxer Nikhat Zareen, track and field athletes Eldhose Paul and Avinash Sable, were conferred with the Arjuna Award.

World Cup: 'I will always prefer Shami'

World Cup: 'I will always prefer Shami'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary revealed his preference for Mohammad Shami over all-rounder Shardul Thakur in playing XI against Bangladesh in the ongoing World Cup.

Commuter tales from locked up Delhi: 'I stand to lose my daily wages'

Commuter tales from locked up Delhi: 'I stand to lose my daily wages'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The commuters moving between Delhi and Haryana were either stuck up for hours on the closed borders or walked on foot to reach their respective destinations.

DGCA tells airlines how to handle unruly passengers

DGCA tells airlines how to handle unruly passengers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The guidelines come in the wake of back-to-back two urination incidents on Air India flights last year.

Haldwani: Madrasa razed, shoot at sight order issued after 60 injured

Haldwani: Madrasa razed, shoot at sight order issued after 60 injured

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A curfew was imposed in Haldwani on Thursday after local residents set vehicles and a police station on fire and hurled stones, injuring more than 60 people, over the demolition of an 'illegally built' madrasa and an adjoining mosque, officials said.

200 hours, 300 meetings: How India achieved G20 consensus

200 hours, 300 meetings: How India achieved G20 consensus

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The team of diplomats, including joint secretaries Eenam Gambhir and K Nagraj Naidu, held 300 bilateral meetings and circulated 15 drafts with their counterparts on the contentious Ukraine conflict to drive home a consensus that was clinched on the first day of the G20 Leaders Summit itself.

Dravid & Co Enjoy Day Out In The Hills!

Dravid & Co Enjoy Day Out In The Hills!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'Unfortunately, I can't bring the boys up here, it is a bit too risky walking on those stones.'

New Congress govt in Himachal puts all recruitments on hold

New Congress govt in Himachal puts all recruitments on hold

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

As per the orders issued on Monday by the chief secretary, appointments of all chairman, vice-chairman, and nominated members in boards and corporations, autonomous bodies, cooperative institutions and other committees, including temple committees and urban local bodies be terminated forthwith.

Sena vs Sena: SC questions Speaker's decision, summons records

Sena vs Sena: SC questions Speaker's decision, summons records

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

The speaker had, in an order on January 10, declared the Shiv Sena bloc led by Shinde as the 'real political party' after its split in June 2022.

2026 Commonwealth Games to have shooting; wrestling axed

2026 Commonwealth Games to have shooting; wrestling axed

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The return of shooting, which was controversially dropped from the Birmingham CWG earlier this year, is a welcome development for India.

Baga for Fun, Gokarna for Sun

Baga for Fun, Gokarna for Sun

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Baga and Gokarna make the list of the world's top 100 beaches.

'Proud moment for India at G20': Tharoor hails India's G20 Sherpa

'Proud moment for India at G20': Tharoor hails India's G20 Sherpa

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

India on Saturday pulled off a big diplomatic win after the G20 summit adopted a consensus declaration overcoming major differences on the Russia-Ukraine war.

Why Ashwin-Jadeja struggled in the second innings

Why Ashwin-Jadeja struggled in the second innings

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are India's stormtroopers at home, tossing over opponents like pioneer dolls and their numbers validate their supremacy too.

Will UP Startle Modi?

Will UP Startle Modi?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The best-case scenario is that the BJP will top out at around 50 seats in UP -- a drop of 12 from the 62 it had won in 2019. Taken in tandem with Maharashtra and Karnataka, this is what is likely to put paid to the BJP's ambitions of a third term for Modi, argues Prem Panicker.

Paragliding, air balloons banned near Mumbai airport for 2 months

Paragliding, air balloons banned near Mumbai airport for 2 months

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The order also prohibits the use of high riser crackers, fly kites, and shooting of laser beams in the designated zone, the official said.

Archer Aditi's parents on a 'suit hunt' at Palika Bazar for Arjuna Awards ceremony!

Archer Aditi's parents on a 'suit hunt' at Palika Bazar for Arjuna Awards ceremony!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Archer Aditi Swami's parents from Maharashtra's Satara were in a 'suit hunt' at Delhi's Palika Bazar after arriving at the national capital on a frigid winter morning to attend their daughter's Arjuna Award ceremony on Tuesday.

Army in our blood, proud of his martyrdom: Kin of soldier killed in Rajouri

Army in our blood, proud of his martyrdom: Kin of soldier killed in Rajouri

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Majid's family lives in the Ajot hamlet located between zero-line and border fencing along the LoC.

India's bowling crisis: Shami's absence spells trouble

India's bowling crisis: Shami's absence spells trouble

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Prasidh Krishna's performance hints at bare bench strength

AI to pick best marching contingent at Army Day Parade

AI to pick best marching contingent at Army Day Parade

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Briefing reporters at his office, Army Day Parade Commander Major General Salil Seth said, "Artificial Intelligence is being used for the first time to identify the best marching contingent. As you know all the marching contingents do drills and do drills correctly."

Mago Chuna Is Ready To Defend India Against China

Mago Chuna Is Ready To Defend India Against China

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The residents of the Arunachali village, Mago Chuna, have a message for our neighbouring nation.

South will help reach Modi's goal of 370 LS seats: Gadkari

South will help reach Modi's goal of 370 LS seats: Gadkari

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The work we have done in the south and the northeast over the last 10 years under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, we have started getting results of the same, he said.

Durga Pujo In Kolkata: Magical, Unforgettable

Durga Pujo In Kolkata: Magical, Unforgettable

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

There's a lot more to the festival than just five days of celebration; that is something you can only experience when you live in Kolkata. And that's what every Bengali living outside the state misses, notes Chitrangada Datta Chaudhuri.

Why Is Kunal Kapoor Dressed In Pajamas?

Why Is Kunal Kapoor Dressed In Pajamas?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

He proved stripes can be fun with his just-out-of-bed look.

'They wanted Johnny Lever to play a commando'

'They wanted Johnny Lever to play a commando'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

'It's not necessary that only superstars can give you blockbusters.'

'Padma Bhushan huge moment for differently-abled community'

'Padma Bhushan huge moment for differently-abled community'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'For the first time a para-athlete has been chosen for the honour and I want to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has a vision for para-athletes and has taken care of their requirements.'

Urban consumption likely to propel GDP growth in Jul-Sep

Urban consumption likely to propel GDP growth in Jul-Sep

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Indian economy is likely to post better than anticipated growth in the second quarter (July-September) owing to robust urban consumption and expansion in services, a Business Standard analysis of high-frequency indicators showed. While gross domestic product growth in the September quarter is expected to come below the 7.8 per cent print in the June quarter due to a favourable base fading, analysts say the print will be much closer to 7 per cent than the 6.5 per cent anticipated earlier. While the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had estimated 6.5 per cent growth for July-September, last month Governor Shaktikanta Das said the growth figure would surprise on the upside.

'I'll never forget the year my dream came true': Messi pens emotional New Year tribute

'I'll never forget the year my dream came true': Messi pens emotional New Year tribute

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Messi signed off for 2022 by hailing the year when he won the World Cup as one he "will never be able to forget".

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'In the larger cities, we can see that 12%-20% of the population making use of the metros. I don't think it is happening in the smaller cities.'

Messi Signs A Jersey For Ziva Dhoni

Messi Signs A Jersey For Ziva Dhoni

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

What made Argentina's World Cup triumph very special for Ziva Dhoni was that she came home with a signed Messi jersey.

Indians in Sudan advised to stay indoors amid violence

Indians in Sudan advised to stay indoors amid violence

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Explosions and clashes were reported in various areas in Khartoum in the backdrop of escalating tension between a paramilitary force and Susan's Army.

India Nets: Fit-again Jadeja goes full tilt; focus on Mukesh

India Nets: Fit-again Jadeja goes full tilt; focus on Mukesh

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

It was an optional session at the Supersport Park but for India skipper Rohit Sharma, skipping the nets wasn't an option.

Para forces to check cattle smuggling to Bangladesh: SC

Para forces to check cattle smuggling to Bangladesh: SC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The apex court asked the counsel for the Centre to specify the status of rules which were to be formulated in pursuance of its direction to protect cattle smuggling to Nepal and posted the matter for further hearing after summer vacation from May 10 till July 2.

Shreyas Iyer works overtime to solve short ball woes

Shreyas Iyer works overtime to solve short ball woes

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Shreyas Iyer trained hard in the nets with the aim of overcoming his longstanding struggles ahead of the World Cup game against Sri Lanka.

New wrestling selection policy has its pros and cons: Yogeshwar

New wrestling selection policy has its pros and cons: Yogeshwar

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Celebrated Indian grappler Yogeshwar Dutt neither praised nor criticised the new selection policy of the IOA-constituted ad-hoc panel for wrestling, which states that Olympic quota winners will have to compete against a challenger to book a ticket to the Paris Games.

Indian Navy's marine commando dies during training exercise in West Bengal

Indian Navy's marine commando dies during training exercise in West Bengal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

People familiar with the matter said Chandaka Govind died while carrying out a para jump from an aircraft.

US readies plan to facilitate H-1B, L1 visa holders

US readies plan to facilitate H-1B, L1 visa holders

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The US is planning to resume the process of domestic visa revalidation in certain categories, like H-1B and L1 visas, on a pilot basis later this year, a move that will benefit tens of thousands of foreign tech workers, particularly from India. Until 2004, certain categories of non-immigrant visas, particularly the H-1B, could be renewed or stamped inside the US. After that, for the renewal of these visas, in particular, those on H-1B, the foreign tech workers have to go out of the country, mostly to their own country to get the H-1B extension stamped on their passport.

Paratrooper, killed in Rajouri attack, got married only 2 months back

Paratrooper, killed in Rajouri attack, got married only 2 months back

Rediff.com6 May 2023

His elder brother Om Prakash Chettri, who recently retired from the Army, said Siddhant was passionate only about serving the nation.

Bhuvi's five-wicket haul stuns Bengal in Ranji Trophy

Bhuvi's five-wicket haul stuns Bengal in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Bhuvneshwar Kumar blew away Bengal top-order in an incredible five-wicket haul