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Kerala govt trying to find source of Nipah outbreak

Kerala govt trying to find source of Nipah outbreak

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

After identifying the man who was the patient zero or index case of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, the state government on Saturday began looking for the source and place from where he got infected by seeking details of his mobile tower locations.

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'To the believers of crypto regulations, I have only one question to ask, how will you regulate it?'

Is Ajit Doval Failing India On Security?

Is Ajit Doval Failing India On Security?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

It is when one looks away from the immediate song and dance and at the granular detail of what has been going on since 2014 that one realises what the quality and competence of thinking and execution is in this project we call New India, asserts Aakar Patel.

Not 'passive' on Russia-Ukraine war: India at UNSC

Not 'passive' on Russia-Ukraine war: India at UNSC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The President of the Security Council for December said India has taken the side of peace and favours de-escalation through diplomacy and dialogue.

CBI to quiz Kejriwal on Sunday; Oppn unity on display

CBI to quiz Kejriwal on Sunday; Oppn unity on display

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

As opposition leaders like the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Janata Dal-United supremo and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed solidarity with Kejriwal on Saturday and renewed calls to speed up opposition unity efforts to take on the BJP, officials said the CBI may ask the AAP chief about the policy formulation process, especially of the "untraceable" file which was earlier slated to be put before the Delhi Council of Ministers.

WTC Final promises thrills, sell-out crowds

WTC Final promises thrills, sell-out crowds

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC expecting full crowds for at least first four days of WTC final at Oval

Maharashtra lokayukta law will be a revolutionary tool: Anna Hazare

Maharashtra lokayukta law will be a revolutionary tool: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Social activist Anna Hazare on Monday said the proposed Lokayukta Act in Maharashtra on the lines of the Centre's Lokpal legislation will be a "revolutionary" tool to fight against corruption.

Had frank talk about abnormal border situation with China: Jaishankar

Had frank talk about abnormal border situation with China: Jaishankar

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The relations between India and China cannot be normal if peace and tranquillity in border areas are disturbed, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday.

SC ruling backing EPS not setback, will go to people's court for justice: OPS

SC ruling backing EPS not setback, will go to people's court for justice: OPS

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Asserting that the dharma yudham is on, Panneerselvam, popularly known as OPS said he and his followers would go to the people to seek justice.

Modi To Visit 2nd Muslim Nation In A Month

Modi To Visit 2nd Muslim Nation In A Month

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Abu Dhabi on July 15.

From Raj to Republic, journey of India's Parliament

From Raj to Republic, journey of India's Parliament

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The old Parliament building, an architectural splendour and a historic landmark that guided the destiny of India for nearly a century and whose illustrious legacy will now be consigned to the pages of history, was inaugurated on January 18, 1927 by the then Viceroy Lord Irwin.

Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The top court said the exclusion of a member of the Opposition from the House just because of a perspective which may not be consistent with the viewpoint of the government is a serious issue.

Permanent UNSC seat India's top priority: Foreign secy

Permanent UNSC seat India's top priority: Foreign secy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Shringla said India will continue to work towards the reformed United Nations during its stint as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.

'Nuclear threat' not behind no annual Modi-Putin meet this yr: Sources

'Nuclear threat' not behind no annual Modi-Putin meet this yr: Sources

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

"Reports of PM Modi not meeting Putin due to nuclear threat is baseless. The meeting is not taking place due to scheduling issues," sources told ANI.

DMK asks AIADMK to join anti-NEET stir in Delhi, Oppn party hits back

DMK asks AIADMK to join anti-NEET stir in Delhi, Oppn party hits back

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

The DMK will not stop till Tamil Nadu got exemption from the central qualifying test, Stalin said.

How INDIA Can Counter Modi's Popularity

How INDIA Can Counter Modi's Popularity

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

What the INDIA alliance needs is neither a counter to Modi's tall personality and undiminished charisma nor a counter-narrative to his Hindutva agenda, now centred on the Ayodhya temple consecration on January 22, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

BCCI could rest all seniors for Afghanistan series

BCCI could rest all seniors for Afghanistan series

Rediff.com25 May 2023

BCCI might field a second string team for the proposed home series against Afghanistan.

Chinese Parliament endorses Xi for historic 3rd term

Chinese Parliament endorses Xi for historic 3rd term

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Xi is widely expected to continue in power for life.

Reality show star moves court seeking 'right to be forgotten' online

Reality show star moves court seeking 'right to be forgotten' online

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Claiming 'right to be forgotten', reality show celebrity Ashutosh Kaushik on Thursday sought a direction from the Delhi high court to the Centre and Google that some of his videos, photos and articles be removed from various online platforms as they have a "detrimental effect" on his life.

Centre seeks apology from NDTV India for its Pathankot coverage

Centre seeks apology from NDTV India for its Pathankot coverage

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

On November 8 last year, Rohatgi had informed the court that the decision to ban the transmission on November 9 had been put on hold by the government.

Dress rehearsal for 2024: Bengal panchayat polls on July 8

Dress rehearsal for 2024: Bengal panchayat polls on July 8

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

State Election Commissioner Rajiva Sinha on Thursday said that the village council elections will be held on a single day, with the deadline for filing nominations set for June 15. The votes will be counted on July 11.

G20 Summit: The biggest challenge India faces is...

G20 Summit: The biggest challenge India faces is...

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The biggest question looming over the summit is whether there will be a joint leaders' declaration in view of the sharp differences between the West and the Russia-China combine on the text to describe the Ukraine conflict in the document.

'Anguished' Pankaja Munde to take a break, questions NCP's induction

'Anguished' Pankaja Munde to take a break, questions NCP's induction

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pankaja Munde on Friday said she was planning to take a break for "one or two months" as she was anguished at her integrity being questioned time and again.

EC to announce date of presidential poll today

EC to announce date of presidential poll today

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The poll panel has convened a press conference at 3 pm to announce the schedule. The term of President Ram Nath Kovind ends on July 24 and an election for the next president has to be held before that day.

India ready to contribute to end Ukraine war: Modi after talks with Scholz

India ready to contribute to end Ukraine war: Modi after talks with Scholz

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The talks between the two leaders covered the entire gamut of bilateral ties as well as key regional and global issues, including the Ukraine conflict.

Ready to help stranded from neighbouring, developing nations: India

Ready to help stranded from neighbouring, developing nations: India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Tirumurti voiced deep concern for the safety and security of thousands of Indian citizens, including students, stranded in Ukraine.

'Why is India worried about the security in Pakistan?'

'Why is India worried about the security in Pakistan?'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi is exploring all options as far as this year's Asia Cup in Pakistan and ODI World Cup in India are concerned, saying it's time to "take a clear position".

G 4 to press ahead with SC reform: Japan

G 4 to press ahead with SC reform: Japan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Japan and its allies will keep pushing to achieve UN Security Council reform by September, Japan's UN ambassador has said.

Over 20,000 Russian fighters killed since Dec 2022: US

Over 20,000 Russian fighters killed since Dec 2022: US

Rediff.com2 May 2023

More than 20,000 Russian soldiers were killed and over 100,000 were wounded since December 2022, White House official John Kirby said, according to CNN.

What led to collapse of over 100 buildings in Shimla

What led to collapse of over 100 buildings in Shimla

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Overburdening of hills with construction coupled with saturation of soil and seepage seem to be responsible for landslides in Shimla city, said Principal Scientific Officer, Himachal Pradesh Council for Science Technology and Environment (HIMCOSTE) S S Randhawa.

'Your order was unconstitutional': Stalin's scathing letter to Guv

'Your order was unconstitutional': Stalin's scathing letter to Guv

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

While the Raj Bhavan had on Thursday night said it placed the unprecedented 'dismissal' order on hold, the DMK regime asserted it would pick an appropriate action plan to counter and fight the move against the minister by Ravi, even though he backtracked from it.

SC to hear NDTV's plea against its ban on December 5

SC to hear NDTV's plea against its ban on December 5

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

NDTV has challenged the constitutional validity of the provision of the Cable Television Network (Regulation) Act which was attracted against it.

Our expectation from Pakistanis never very high: Jaishankar on Bilawal

Our expectation from Pakistanis never very high: Jaishankar on Bilawal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Jaishankar said: "Our expectation levels with the Pakistanis are never very high."

Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India's image: IOA chief P T Usha

Wrestlers protesting on streets tarnishing India's image: IOA chief P T Usha

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P T Usha on Thursday said the grapplers protesting on the streets amounts to indiscipline and is tarnishing the country's image.

Manipur tense after call for blockade, mobile internet suspended

Manipur tense after call for blockade, mobile internet suspended

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

The situation in Manipur remained tense on Sunday, after mobile internet services were suspended across the state and prohibitory orders imposed in some areas in the wake of an indefinite 'economic blockade' on two national highways called by an influential student' body over more autonomy for the hill districts, officials said.

Will chief election commissioner act against PM if there are allegations, SC asks

Will chief election commissioner act against PM if there are allegations, SC asks

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Underlining the importance of having a chief election commissioner who is "independent and a man of character", the Supreme Court on Wednesday wondered will it not be a case of "complete breakdown of system" if the CEC does not act against the prime minister in case there are allegations against him.

Senior journalist A Surya Prakash appointed Prasar Bharati chairman

Senior journalist A Surya Prakash appointed Prasar Bharati chairman

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Senior journalist A Surya Prakash was on Tuesday appointed chairman of the Prasar Prasar Bharati Board, filling a post which had been lying vacant for the last six months.

Sri Lanka rejects Trudeau's 'Tamil Genocide' comment

Sri Lanka rejects Trudeau's 'Tamil Genocide' comment

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected Trudeau's statements, asserting that they contained outrageous claims of genocide relating to past conflicts in the country.

SC allows, HC stays telecast of Sudarshan TV show on Muslims in UPSC

SC allows, HC stays telecast of Sudarshan TV show on Muslims in UPSC

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

The apex court refused to restrain pre-broadcast ban on Sudarshan TV from telecasting 'Bindas Bol' programme but the high court in an interim order stayed the telecast of the show which was scheduled for Friday itself at 8 pm. The news on the issue came from the high court where a bench of Justice Navin Chawla restrained the Sudarshan TV from telecasting its programme on the petition filed by former and present students of Jamia Millia Islamia University.

Jitan Manjhi's son resigns from Nitish cabinet

Jitan Manjhi's son resigns from Nitish cabinet

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Suman, who held the SC and ST welfare portfolio, is the national president of HAM founded by his father Jitan Ram Manjhi, a former chief minister.