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India to show military might, cultural heritage at R-Day parade

India to show military might, cultural heritage at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The Indian Army will showcase the main battle tank T-90 Bhishma, infantry combat vehicle BMP-II-Sarath, mobile autonomous launcher of the Brahmos missile system, multi-launcher rocket system Pinaka, electronic warfare system Samvijay among others during the parade on Tuesday, the Defence ministry noted.

'We will be paying the cost for decades'

'We will be paying the cost for decades'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'It is not just the police, but all agencies of governance that are progressively being 'captured' by the forces of Hindutva, led by the central government and by the governments of the states where the BJP has power.'

India reports highest single-day spike of 28,701 cases, toll over 23K

India reports highest single-day spike of 28,701 cases, toll over 23K

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

This was the fourth consecutive day that COVID-19 cases in the country have increased by more than 26,000.

447 reported adverse effects after Covid-19 vaccination: Govt

447 reported adverse effects after Covid-19 vaccination: Govt

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Out of the 447 adverse events following immunisation, only 3 required hospitalisation.

Quoting Nehru, Modi singles out Congress in Lok Sabha speech

Quoting Nehru, Modi singles out Congress in Lok Sabha speech

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Replying to the debate in Lok Sabha on Motion of Thanks to President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the Parliament, Modi said the Congress' 'arrogance' has not gone away despite multiple electoral defeats and its 'misdeeds' seem to indicate that it has made up its mind not to come to power for the next 100 years.

How banking system changed post Nirav Modi scam

How banking system changed post Nirav Modi scam

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'If you give your ID and password to somebody else, how can anybody blame the technology for that problem?'

Pak seals JuD HQ; detains over 120 suspected terrorists

Pak seals JuD HQ; detains over 120 suspected terrorists

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

At least 56 seminaries and facilities being run by JuD and its wing FIF in Pakistan's southern Sindh province have been taken over by authorities.

SC wants elderly farmers, women to go home

SC wants elderly farmers, women to go home

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

"Let me take a risk and say Chief Justice of India wants them (protesting farmers) to go back to their homes. Try to persuade them," the Chief Justice, who headed a three-judge bench said. "People are committing suicide. People are calling names. People are suffering in cold and pandemic situations. If not cold, farmers are in danger of COVID," the bench, also comprising Justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian, told lawyers appearing for the farmers union and asked them to persuade the protestors to go home.

Cong creating false panic in fight against Covid: Nadda to Sonia

Cong creating false panic in fight against Covid: Nadda to Sonia

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The BJP president also accused Congress leaders, including a chief minister, of trying to actively create vaccine hesitancy during the once-in-a-century pandemic.

Jaitley to review NPAs, credit growth with bank chiefs on Tuesday

Jaitley to review NPAs, credit growth with bank chiefs on Tuesday

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The meeting will review annual financial performance of public sector banks, credit offtake in the economy, priority sector lending and progress made under various social sector schemes, including Atal Pension Yojana (APY) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.

19 states have COVID-19 recovery rate higher than national average

19 states have COVID-19 recovery rate higher than national average

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The states and UTs having a recovery rate higher than the national average include Ladakh (85.45 per cent), Delhi (79.98 per cent), Uttarakhand (78.77 per cent), Chhattisgarh (77.68 per cent), Himachal Pradesh (76.59 per cent), Haryana (75.25 per cent), Chandigarh (74.6 per cent), Rajasthan (74.22 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (73.03 per cent) and Gujarat (69.73 per cent).

Attack on Nirankari Bhawan a terrorist act, says CM; hints at Pak hand

Attack on Nirankari Bhawan a terrorist act, says CM; hints at Pak hand

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The chief minister said certain "leads" have been found which are being pursued aggressively and assured that culprits would soon be arrested. The chief minister has also announced a reward of Rs 50 lakh for anyone providing information on those involved in the blast.

Vegetable prices plunge by up to 44% in the past three weeks

Vegetable prices plunge by up to 44% in the past three weeks

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

In most cases, however, retail consumers are paying higher prices in the absence of direct procurement from aggregator or farmers.

Oppn parties lend support to farmers' 'Bharat bandh'

Oppn parties lend support to farmers' 'Bharat bandh'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The Congress expressed its 'whole-hearted' support to the 'Bharat bandh' called by farmer unions against the new agri-marketing laws and announced that it will hold protests that day at all district and state headquarters in solidarity with the demands of the farmers. TRS president and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said the party rank and file would actively participate in the bandh to ensure it was a success.

AAP to contest UP assembly polls in 2022: Kejriwal

AAP to contest UP assembly polls in 2022: Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Questioning why people from UP should have to look at Delhi for health services and education, he said Mohalla clinics, free electricity, water, good education and health facilities can also be provided in the state.

Is Modi's political capital depleting?

Is Modi's political capital depleting?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

It is hard to escape the feeling that solving the problems of 2020 and 2021 will require something special which at the moment is not on view, observes Aakar Patel.

10 trade unions to support nation-wide farmers protest on Friday

10 trade unions to support nation-wide farmers protest on Friday

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The ten trade unions are National Trades Union Congress, All India Trade Union Congress, Hind Mazdoor Sabha, Centre of Indian Trade Unions, All India United Trade Union Centre, Trade Union Coordination Centre, Self Employed Women's Association, All India Central Council of Trade Unions, Labour Progressive Federation and United Trade Union Congress.

Govt offers to suspend agri laws, farmers to reply on Jan 22

Govt offers to suspend agri laws, farmers to reply on Jan 22

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The next meeting has been scheduled for January 22, a day after the farmer unions hold their internal discussions on Thursday, farmer leaders said after the 10th round of talks ended at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi after nearly five hours of talks, including two breaks.

'The Congress is like a waste management company'

'The Congress is like a waste management company'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

'While Kejriwal has lost his credibility due to his failure in Delhi, Captain Amarinder Singh is dancing on the tune of his image managers.'

Over 25 crore workers participated in nationwide strike, say unions

Over 25 crore workers participated in nationwide strike, say unions

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Ten central trade unions except Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh are observing one-day general strike on Thursday to protest against various government policies.

Delhi violence: Lookout notices issued against farmer leaders

Delhi violence: Lookout notices issued against farmer leaders

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

It also asked the farmer leaders to submit their response within three days, explaining why legal action should not be taken against them as they did not follow conditions set for the parade.

'Peace of mind toh nahin hai ji'

'Peace of mind toh nahin hai ji'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'It makes no sense at all to leave because I have my whole family with me.' 'My wife and children are citizens here.'

PHOTOS: Preity brings hubby to stadium; Morrison gets flak

PHOTOS: Preity brings hubby to stadium; Morrison gets flak

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Meanwhile, commentator Danny Morrison, who wore a red turban and a fake beard ahead of the match has come under a lot of flak for his act.

3 arrested in Mohali with AK-47s, Pak SIMs

3 arrested in Mohali with AK-47s, Pak SIMs

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Police claimed that the arms and ammunition recovered from them are manufactured in Pakistan, China and Brazil.

Pathankot terror attack: Gurdaspur SP undergoes lie-detector test

Pathankot terror attack: Gurdaspur SP undergoes lie-detector test

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Senior Punjab Police officer Salwinder Singh on Tuesday underwent a lie-detector test in connection with NIA's probe in the terror strike at Pathankot IAF base.

7 batsmen, 4 bowlers in my All Stars XI

7 batsmen, 4 bowlers in my All Stars XI

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Do you think Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer can do the job for my team?

Harmanpreet's parents in Australia for T20 WC final

Harmanpreet's parents in Australia for T20 WC final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Harmanpreet Kaur's parents will remain in Australia to watch India play in the Final at the MCG, which will take place on her 31st birthday.

'I will not keep quiet'

'I will not keep quiet'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'If the person is silenced, then everyone else is terrorised and won't speak up.' 'See what happened to Kiran Mane, you will face the same fate.' 'They want to send this message to the world through my example.' 'We have to fight this and show that they cannot throttle everyone.'

India's COVID-19 fatality rate falls below 1.5 per cent

India's COVID-19 fatality rate falls below 1.5 per cent

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Deaths per million population in the country stand at a very low level of 88, it said. The ministry said 23 states and union territories in the country have a CFR lower than the national average, while 65 per cent of the total deaths so far were recorded in five states.

COVID-19 doubling rate 11 days, fatality 3.2%: Govt

COVID-19 doubling rate 11 days, fatality 3.2%: Govt

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Also, the recovery rate in COVID-19 patients has progressively improved from 13.06 per cent to over 25 per cent in the country over the last 14 days. Addressing a press briefing, Joint Secretary in the ministry Lav Agarwal said the doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in several states is better than the national average.

Amarinder vows to defeat Badals on his 'karambhoomi'

Amarinder vows to defeat Badals on his 'karambhoomi'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

When asked if he would be the CM candidate, Amarinder said, "I don't know, that is Congress president's decision."

Govt, celebs react as farmers' protest gathers global attention

Govt, celebs react as farmers' protest gathers global attention

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

India on Wednesday hit out at tweets by global celebrities such as singer Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg in support of the farmers' protests, the focus of a sharply polarised international debate that saw many Bollywood stars and top ministers rally around the government in its pushback.

Farmers gear up for Bharat bandh, draw more support

Farmers gear up for Bharat bandh, draw more support

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties too backing the 'Bharat bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure peace is maintained.

'OTT, cinema can co-exist without overpowering the other'

'OTT, cinema can co-exist without overpowering the other'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'OTT is the present of the entertainment industry and it can be the future as well.'

Pathankot attack: Pak's joint probe team to seek DNA of terrorists

Pathankot attack: Pak's joint probe team to seek DNA of terrorists

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

The team set up by Pakistan to probe the Pathankot attack on Friday decided to seek from India the DNA reports and finger prints of the slain terrorists.

Final-yr exams of varsities postponed to September

Final-yr exams of varsities postponed to September

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

However, students unable to appear in final-year exams in September will get another chance and universities will conduct special exams 'as and when feasible', according to a revised guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Conspiracy afoot to confuse farmers: PM Modi amid protest

Conspiracy afoot to confuse farmers: PM Modi amid protest

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Opposition parties, when they were in power, were in favour of these farm sector reforms, but did not take any decision back then, Modi said.

PICS: Watson, Du Plessis revive CSK's campaign

PICS: Watson, Du Plessis revive CSK's campaign

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings put an end to their poor run after registering a massive 10-wicket win against Kings XI Punjab in Dubai

WATCH: Dharmendra sets the stage for grandson Karan

WATCH: Dharmendra sets the stage for grandson Karan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

It was an emotional moment for Dharmendra when he introduced his grandson Karan Deol to the world.

Greetings pour in as Manmohan Singh turns 88

Greetings pour in as Manmohan Singh turns 88

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Singh, who headed the UPA coalition government between 2004 and 2014, turned 88 on Saturday.