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Bigg Boss 14: Nikki-Rahul FIGHT for Ticket to Finale

Bigg Boss 14: Nikki-Rahul FIGHT for Ticket to Finale

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The action hots up, and Nikki reveals her game plan.

Delhi police arrest main shooter, 2 others, in Moosewala murder case

Delhi police arrest main shooter, 2 others, in Moosewala murder case

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The Delhi police special cell has arrested three persons, including two shooters, in connection with the killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, officials said on Monday.

Jatayu takes flight in Hyderabad temple to prevent rapes

Jatayu takes flight in Hyderabad temple to prevent rapes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

'Every person is a Jatayu, each one of you can be Jatayu, both men and women,' says temple priest behind the group set up to prevent atrocities on women and young girls.

'You are aware Sheena is alive'

'You are aware Sheena is alive'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

I don't think Rahul Mukerjea once referred to Sheena as killed or murdered and always referred to it as her disappearance. It felt like he still used the word 'disappear' because killed had a finality to it that he didn't want to face.

SEE: When Mukesh and Nita Ambani release a book...

SEE: When Mukesh and Nita Ambani release a book...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Here's what happens.

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Democracy is the heart of our body politic and elections are its life blood. Because there is some disease that affects it, we cannot apply leeches to drain it off, killing the body in the process, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Trump presents PM Modi with US honour 'Legion Of Merit'

Trump presents PM Modi with US honour 'Legion Of Merit'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

US President Trump "presented the Legion of Merit to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership in elevating the US-India strategic partnership," O'Brien said in a tweet.

'Current bull run calls for caution'

'Current bull run calls for caution'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

'It could tempt investors to pick stocks that are not fundamentally sound.'

WhatsApp delays policy update rollout to May 15 amid severe criticism

WhatsApp delays policy update rollout to May 15 amid severe criticism

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The policy change was originally scheduled to come into effect on February 8, the Facebook-owned company said.

EPL: Man City's winning streak is over, United break into top four

EPL: Man City's winning streak is over, United break into top four

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Manchester City's long winning run in the Premier League finally came to an end

PHOTOS: Napoli upset Juve to win Coppa Italia

PHOTOS: Napoli upset Juve to win Coppa Italia

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

It was a remarkable achievement for 42-year-old Gattuso, who took over Napoli in December with the team in disarray after the players had rebelled against a week-long training camp imposed on them by De Laurentiis.

How this young artist changed the lives of hapless migrants

How this young artist changed the lives of hapless migrants

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

In the midst of all the self-flagellation at our collective inability to assist the country's migrants through their misery, at least one person (or a group of people) decided to do more than just chest beating. Anjuli Bhargava traces the tale of how a relief effort in Goa is transforming into a movement to drive long-term change.

Soldiers Do The Khukuri Dance

Soldiers Do The Khukuri Dance

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

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Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Explained: Dharavi's COVID-19 Success

Explained: Dharavi's COVID-19 Success

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com reveals how the BMC has contained the spread of COVID-19 in Dharavi, India's largest slum, which WHO wants to know more about.

Swaraj meets Saudi King, inaugurates Janadriyah festival

Swaraj meets Saudi King, inaugurates Janadriyah festival

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Swaraj thanked Saudi Arabia for according the 'Guest of Honour' status to India at the Janadriyah festival, an official statement said.

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'The projects that the government started to bring within Goa were totally anti-Goa and anti-people.' 'Can anyone describe a project as development when it is going to cause wanton destruction of people's houses, their surroundings and livelihoods and destruction of forests?'

2 fresh cases of coronavirus detected in India

2 fresh cases of coronavirus detected in India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan advised people to refrain from non-essential travel to Iran, Italy, South Korea and Singapore.

602 hospitals in India earmarked as dedicated COVID-19 facilities

602 hospitals in India earmarked as dedicated COVID-19 facilities

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

These dedicated COVID-19 facilities will have a capacity of 1,06,719 isolation beds and 12,024 ICU beds reserved for such patients in the country.

India's carbon emissions to be net zero by 2070: Modi at COP26

India's carbon emissions to be net zero by 2070: Modi at COP26

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Representing India at the 'High-Level Segment for Heads of States and Government' at the UN COP26 underway at Glasgow, UK, Prime Minister Modi said that India is working very hard on tackling climate change related issues.

'Neutralising IS modules has no easy solutions'

'Neutralising IS modules has no easy solutions'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

'You cannot say that I have blocked a thousand Web sites (operated by IS) and so I am happy.' 'They will immediately open another thousand such Web sites.'

Four states report 14 new Omicron cases, India tally rises to 87

Four states report 14 new Omicron cases, India tally rises to 87

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

While Karnataka reported five new cases, Delhi and Telangana reported four each, and Gujarat reported one fresh case of the Omicron variant.

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Gerson existed at the intersection of principle and conscience. 'One of our conversations turned to his return to India from Brazil. 'He spoke about the choices he made and the things he felt he had failed at. 'What emerged was how he always steadfastly stuck to his beliefs and was true to them and himself. 'The need to -- in Spike Lee's words -- Do The Right Thing.' Director Dev Benegal remembers Gerson da Cunha, 'friend, guide, light'.

Govt launches web portal for COVID vaccine development

Govt launches web portal for COVID vaccine development

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The National Clinical Registry for COVID-19 will collect systematic data on clinical signs and symptoms, laboratory investigations, management protocols, the clinical course of COVID-19, disease spectrum and outcomes of patients.

What The RBI Can Do About The Rupee

What The RBI Can Do About The Rupee

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

'To simply let the rupee depreciate to any level according to market forces will not be in the country's interests.'

When SC judges crooned for Kerala

When SC judges crooned for Kerala

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

More than Rs 10 lakh was collected during the fund raising event.

LIC has invested Rs 55,000 cr in equity market

LIC has invested Rs 55,000 cr in equity market

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

'In FY21, as of October, LIC has booked a profit of Rs 18,800 crore through sale of equities.'

Parliament adjourned sine die a day before schedule

Parliament adjourned sine die a day before schedule

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The tumultuous Winter session of Parliament ended on Wednesday a day before schedule with proceedings in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha marred by repeated disruptions by the opposition over which the government and the Congress traded charges and the presiding officers expressed their anguish at the conduct of some MPs.

With record spike of 7,074, Maha's Covid tally crosses 2 lakh

With record spike of 7,074, Maha's Covid tally crosses 2 lakh

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Mumbai has reported total of 83,237 cases and 4,830 deaths to date.

Can You SAVE This Mother's Life?

Can You SAVE This Mother's Life?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'As a donor, you may think you are saving one life. But you touch the lives of the entire family and community associated with the person. And it only cost you a few hours of your life.'

Child-lifting rumours led to Palghar lynching: CID chargesheet

Child-lifting rumours led to Palghar lynching: CID chargesheet

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The team probing the incident examined 808 suspects and 118 witnesses to collect strong evidence against the accused, the CID said in a release.

Assembly polls: All 117 constituencies in Punjab, 59 in UP to vote on Sunday

Assembly polls: All 117 constituencies in Punjab, 59 in UP to vote on Sunday

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The Congress is banking on decisions like reducing electricity tariff and fuel prices, taken during current CM Charanjit Singh Channi's 111-day tenure.

Cyber security sector to create a million jobs

Cyber security sector to create a million jobs

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Nasscom set up a task force last year, to position India as a global hub for providing cybersecurity solutions

6 new coronavirus cases detected in Agra, 30 more being screened

6 new coronavirus cases detected in Agra, 30 more being screened

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

A day after two new cases of novel coronavirus that included one from Delhi were reported, the health ministry on Tuesday said six cases with "high-viral load" were detected during sample testing in Agra and these people have been kept in isolation. The six have been kept in isolation at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi and their samples are being sent to NIV, Pune for confirmation.

COVID-19 doubling rate improves to 7.5 days: Centre

COVID-19 doubling rate improves to 7.5 days: Centre

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

In its daily briefing, the government also reported Goa is now free of coronavirus.

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.

23% Delhiites affected by COVID-19, finds sero-prevalence study

23% Delhiites affected by COVID-19, finds sero-prevalence study

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Director of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Dr Sujeet Kumar Singh said the remaining 77 per cent are still vulnerable to the viral disease and containment measures need to continue with the same rigour.

Was anti-Maoist operation botched up?

Was anti-Maoist operation botched up?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'Counter-insurgency operations cannot be conducted by following inflexible SOPs.' 'It is unwise to enter jungles with a large body of troops without precise intelligence,' asserts counter-insurgency expert Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Record 73,642 COVID-19 patients recover in 24 hrs

Record 73,642 COVID-19 patients recover in 24 hrs

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

"The spike in the daily recovered COVID-19 patients continues in the country. For the second successive day, India has clocked a record recovery of more than 70,000 patients in a single day," the government said.

We must act against those sheltering terror forces: PM

We must act against those sheltering terror forces: PM

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

The prime minister said there was a need to demonstrate strong and collective will to defeat terror networks that cause bloodshed and spread fear.