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Separatist-sponsored strike disrupts life in Kashmir

Separatist-sponsored strike disrupts life in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Life across Kashmir was disrupted on Tuesday due to a strike called by separatists over gutting of the 200-year-old Dastageer Sahib shrine in Khanyar area of the city.

Indian man shot dead in US by 3 masked men

Indian man shot dead in US by 3 masked men

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Pinal Patel and his family arrived home from work when they were confronted by three masked individuals with guns, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on Monday.

Schools, colleges shut, trucks banned: Delhi's steps to curb pollution

Schools, colleges shut, trucks banned: Delhi's steps to curb pollution

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Delhi government has banned construction and demolition activities in the city till November 21.

JK: Strike to protest shifting of inmates to outside jails

JK: Strike to protest shifting of inmates to outside jails

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

A shutdown called by hardline separatist Hurriyat Conference to protest against the Jammu and Kashmir government's decision to shift prison inmates from the Valley to outside jails affected normal life in Srinagar on Tuesday.

Terrorist part of attack on Sri Lankan team killed

Terrorist part of attack on Sri Lankan team killed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

A terrorist wanted for alleged involvement in the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team was killed in a shootout with police in Pakistan's Punjab province, officials said on Thursday.

Shutdown hits normal life in Kashmir

Shutdown hits normal life in Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Normal life in the Kashmir Valley was severely affected due to a strike call given by hardline Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani against the continued arrests of youths.

Hyundai's first EV to hit Indian roads in 2019

Hyundai's first EV to hit Indian roads in 2019

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The company will showcase the Ioniq electric vehicle at the Auto Expo that begins next week.

I-T officers in a fix over 'informal' orders to return to work

I-T officers in a fix over 'informal' orders to return to work

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Direct tax collections missed the revised target for 2019-20 by Rs 1.42 trillion at Rs 10.27 trillion, an 8 per cent fall over the previous year.

Why auto sales in January hit speed brake

Why auto sales in January hit speed brake

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Shortage of semiconductors, price hikes pull January auto sales into red. Dec had seen sales grow for 1st time this FY, which dealers called a one-off.

Will stop odd-even scheme if people face difficulty: Kejriwal

Will stop odd-even scheme if people face difficulty: Kejriwal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Kejriwal on Saturday struck a conciliatory note and said it will be tried out for limited period of time and it will be stopped if there are problems galore.

Karnataka approves cyber security policy for curbing crimes, data privacy

Karnataka approves cyber security policy for curbing crimes, data privacy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Responding to a question, he said, "It may also deal with fake news, though there is no specific mention in this regard."

Maratha Quota Bill Passed: Why's Jarange Still On Fast?

Maratha Quota Bill Passed: Why's Jarange Still On Fast?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'The (Maratha) community people have understood that this is the same reservation that they were given earlier also (but was later struck down)'

'India can continue to be fastest growing economy this decade'

'India can continue to be fastest growing economy this decade'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'With a solid investment programme and sustainable development strategy, India can exceed 7 per cent growth per year, or a doubling of high-quality national income within a decade.'

Review: Transporter Refueled: Steer clear of this mechanical junk!

Review: Transporter Refueled: Steer clear of this mechanical junk!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

It's mostly a shabby hand-me-down, a moronic piece of filmmaking that fails to deliver on any front, says Sukanya Verma.

Ashok Leyland unveils hybrid bus

Ashok Leyland unveils hybrid bus

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

The company also unveiled ESSI 20, truck with emphasis on green and efficient transportation. Seshasayee said the truck embodies 20 innovative ideas that together deliver 20 per cent better fuel efficiency and correspondingly over 20 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions.

Volvo launches new luxury bus

Volvo launches new luxury bus

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

Commercial vehicle maker Volvo India on Thursday unveiled a revamped version of its luxury inter-city bus to capitalise on the growing traffic.

Vandalism reported in Kashmir, normal life affected for 46th day

Vandalism reported in Kashmir, normal life affected for 46th day

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Private cars have come under stone-pelting at many places as the miscreants want to enforce shutdown.

The Flotsam Of War

The Flotsam Of War

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Following Russia's retreat from areas around the Ukrainian capital, signs of normal life have returned to Kyiv, with residents taking advantage of shortened curfew hours, businesses reopening, and foreign countries returning their diplomats.

Reader tips to combat COVID-19: Don't spit everywhere

Reader tips to combat COVID-19: Don't spit everywhere

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

We asked you to share tips, suggestions and stories of how you are preventing coronavirus.

72-yr-old suspect in California shooting found dead in his car

72-yr-old suspect in California shooting found dead in his car

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said investigators have confirmed that the man identified as Huu Can Tran, 72, was found dead inside a white cargo van after engaging in a standoff with police in Torrance, California.

Demonetisation wasn't the only topic discussed in Parliament on Thursday

Demonetisation wasn't the only topic discussed in Parliament on Thursday

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Even as demonetisation continued to be the hot topic in Parliament, forcing adjournments in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, other topics too were discussed in Parliament. Here are the other issues that were discussed.

Pollution: Delhi govt issues advisory; Haryana, UP schools shut

Pollution: Delhi govt issues advisory; Haryana, UP schools shut

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

In a statement, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said the air pollution had reached the severe level and asked people to follow the dos and don'ts as mentioned in the advisory.

6 cops among 12 hurt after violence during Muharram processions in Delhi

6 cops among 12 hurt after violence during Muharram processions in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Twelve people, including six police personnel, were injured in the clashes, they said.

Lessons to make odd-even policy more effective

Lessons to make odd-even policy more effective

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Travel by public transport can be made more attractive and practical for a lot more people.

Odd-even scheme kicks off, CM says overwhelmed by response

Odd-even scheme kicks off, CM says overwhelmed by response

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

The ambitious odd-even scheme of Delhi government got off to a decent start on new year with volume of cars on the city roads coming down significantly.

Strike cripples life in Kashmir

Strike cripples life in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Most of the public transport on inter-district and intra-city routes remained suspended but some private vehicles were seen plying on the roads, the sources said, adding no untoward incident was reported from anywhere in the valley so far.

Delhi govt mulling odd-even scheme 15 days every month

Delhi govt mulling odd-even scheme 15 days every month

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The Delhi government is "seriously" mulling a proposal to enforce the odd-even scheme for 15 days every month, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday.

Budget in 2 minutes: 'Bad bank' gets nod, discoms to get funds & more

Budget in 2 minutes: 'Bad bank' gets nod, discoms to get funds & more

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her third Budget on February 1.

Normal life remains affected in Kashmir for 22nd day

Normal life remains affected in Kashmir for 22nd day

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Markets across Kashmir remained shut for the 22nd consecutive day as shops and other business establishments were closed, while the public transport also was off the roads, the officials said.

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Shortage of charging stations may short-circuit India's EV revolution

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Only a few thousand chargers dot the Indian landscape, some in working condition, others not, with some held hostage to the power supply vagaries of local utilities, reports S Dinakar.

Delhi to go 'Car-Free' on January 22: CM Kejriwal

Delhi to go 'Car-Free' on January 22: CM Kejriwal

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

"I will also cycle to my office on January 22," Kejriwal said while addressing a gathering in Dwarka.

Sec 144 imposed in Karnal to stop farmers' protest

Sec 144 imposed in Karnal to stop farmers' protest

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Prohibitory orders banning the gathering of people were imposed in Karnal on Monday, a day ahead of a farmers' planned gherao of the mini-secretariat over the August 28 lathicharge episode, officials said.

Delhi gasps for breath: Govt orders 50% WFH, primary schools shut

Delhi gasps for breath: Govt orders 50% WFH, primary schools shut

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that primary schools will be closed from Saturday in view of spike in pollution levels in the national capital.

Delhi lockdown: Few cars, people on roads

Delhi lockdown: Few cars, people on roads

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Health and Family Welfare department had issued a detailed order on Sunday, notifying the lockdown in the whole of Delhi, stipulating various restrictions.

10 laws that Jaitley wants to change

10 laws that Jaitley wants to change

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Priorities include the amendments of the Companies Act and the Motor Vehicle Act

Why AAP needs to tout the success of odd-even scheme

Why AAP needs to tout the success of odd-even scheme

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Now that the second phase of the odd-even scheme in Delhi is over, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wants to project it as a success, with an eye on the Punjab polls next year, says Kavita Chowdhury.

Delhi air 'very poor', unlikely to improve for another 3 days

Delhi air 'very poor', unlikely to improve for another 3 days

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

No improvement in the air quality in Delhi-NCR is expected for another three days, authorities said on Monday, as the Supreme Court directed the Centre to call an emergency meeting to decide on measures like stopping non-essential constructions, transport and power plants by Tuesday evening.

Home, auto loan inquiry back to 2019 level

Home, auto loan inquiry back to 2019 level

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The public sector lenders saw the biggest rebound in inquiries in July and August 2020, most likely because they were early in recommencing operations than their private and finance counterparts.

The Kashmir blockade that has gone into Day 50

The Kashmir blockade that has gone into Day 50

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The Valley, which was brought under a virtual curfew with communication networks snapped on August 5 after the government abrogated special status to Jammu and Kashmir, has seen little difference in the last seven weeks as public transport is still not available and schools waiting for students to collect assignments.