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PIX: Ashwin takes 500 but Duckett steals the show

PIX: Ashwin takes 500 but Duckett steals the show

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Ben Duckett's hundred overshadowed Ravichandran Ashwin's monumental feat as England stormed to 207/2 at stumps on Day 2.

'Indian women's hockey team can create history in Tokyo'

'Indian women's hockey team can create history in Tokyo'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The Indian women's team has made rapid strides at the world level with significant performances in major tournaments

Meet Team Lioness: Kenya's all-female park rangers

Meet Team Lioness: Kenya's all-female park rangers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

On the sweeping plains at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, a group of female wildlife rangers is making history by defying patriarchal norms.

How Shajahan Sheikh became 'tiger' of Sandeshkhali

How Shajahan Sheikh became 'tiger' of Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The meteoric rise of Shajahan Sheikh from a modest background of a helper in a local transport company to becoming the so-called 'tiger' of Sandeshkhali is what Bollywood film scripts are made of. And so does his fall.

Manipur CM to 'punish' security personnel who...

Manipur CM to 'punish' security personnel who...

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh Saturday iterated that security personnel involved in the 'excessive use of force' against students during a crackdown on a protest rally in Imphal in connection with the alleged killing of two students will be punished.

Riot-hit families at relief camps now fear coronavirus

Riot-hit families at relief camps now fear coronavirus

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'Lekin jab ghar hi jal gaya to coronavirus kya kar lega'

Violent protests continue in Manipur over killing of youths

Violent protests continue in Manipur over killing of youths

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Protest rallies erupted in Imphal with thousands of students marching towards the centre of the city, sloganeering against the kidnapping and killing of two youths for the second consecutive day on Wednesday.

Delhi riots: HC seeks response on making list of arrested public

Delhi riots: HC seeks response on making list of arrested public

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar issued notice to the Delhi government and the police on Karat's plea which has sought that a list of the arrested persons be put up outside the police control room and police stations in the district, and should updated on a case-by-case basis.

Centre asks all states to be alert as more bird deaths reported

Centre asks all states to be alert as more bird deaths reported

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Centre said bird flu has been confirmed only in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh so far, but all states should be prepared for any eventuality. States have been told to ensure sufficient stock of PPE kits and accessories required for culling operations.

LAC standoff: IAF chief lauds 'air warriors' for prompt response

LAC standoff: IAF chief lauds 'air warriors' for prompt response

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The Indian and Chinese troops are engaged in a five-month bitter standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Yamuna at highest level in 20 years, Delhi shuts bridge

Yamuna at highest level in 20 years, Delhi shuts bridge

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The Yamuna river in Delhi swelled to the highest recorded level in 10 years on Tuesday and is expected to rise further, officials said on Tuesday.

As monkeypox cases rise overseas, govt issues do's and don'ts

As monkeypox cases rise overseas, govt issues do's and don'ts

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Amid increasing cases of monkeypox being reported in non-endemic countries, the government on Tuesday issued guidelines directing district surveillance units to consider even one such case as an outbreak and initiating a detailed investigation through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme.

Use of masks declining amid Omicron concerns, warns govt

Use of masks declining amid Omicron concerns, warns govt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The government on Friday warned about the declining compliance to mask usage in the country amid concerns over the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and urged people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour and get vaccinated to prevent surge in cases.

Over 1 million new COVID-19 cases reported in US

Over 1 million new COVID-19 cases reported in US

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The US health authorities registered more than three times as many new cases as in any previous wave of the coronavirus.

World Cup 2023: India's XI Stunners!

World Cup 2023: India's XI Stunners!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The collective brilliance of the Indian XI in the 2023 World Cup makes a compelling case for each player to be considered for inclusion in every World XI.

Arabs alleging Islamophobia in India is propaganda: MEA

Arabs alleging Islamophobia in India is propaganda: MEA

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Strongly rebutting the charges, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the Gulf countries are deeply committed to friendly relations with India and they are even seeking bilateral talks on the post-COVID-19 economic recovery. Talking about India's close and traditional ties with the Arab countries, he said New Delhi is ensuring uninterrupted supply of food and essential commodities to the region during Ramzan as part of its deep-rooted friendship.

Asian Games: Chopra-led India set to showcase its sporting prowess

Asian Games: Chopra-led India set to showcase its sporting prowess

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Led by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, India will seek to showcase its ascendency as a sporting power at the Asian Games, which opens formally on Saturday after an unprecedented one-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Zika virus: Centre issues guidelines; warns against travel to affected areas

Zika virus: Centre issues guidelines; warns against travel to affected areas

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

A day after the WHO declared emergency over the "explosive" spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the Centre on Tuesday issued detailed guidelines for combating the disease, including a travel advisory that asks pregnant women to either defer or cancel their travel to the affected areas.

Six killed as military planes collide midair at US air show

Six killed as military planes collide midair at US air show

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The incident occurred during "America's Premier World War II Airshow," which was reportedly Veterans Day weekend, where guests were to see more than 40 World War II-era aircraft.

Banks are reasonably resilient to withstand any future shocks: RBI Guv

Banks are reasonably resilient to withstand any future shocks: RBI Guv

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Economic activity has regained momentum from late-May after the dent caused by the second wave of COVID-19, and the pandemic's impact on the overall asset quality has been less than expected, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Thursday. However, Das flagged rising data breaches and cyber-attacks as among the risks for the recovering economy, along with others like firming global commodity prices. The governor also said the second wave had a "grievous toll" on the country.

WTC Final PIX: Australia heap misery on India

WTC Final PIX: Australia heap misery on India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins produced a vicious bowling onslaught to leave India battered and bruised as Australia took a 296-run lead on day three.

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'

More structures razed on 3rd day in violence-hit Nuh

More structures razed on 3rd day in violence-hit Nuh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Around 15 other temporary structures were also demolished as part of the drive, police said.

Centre issues norms for administering measles, rubella vaccines to kids

Centre issues norms for administering measles, rubella vaccines to kids

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

In a letter to the principal health secretary of Maharashtra that was also marked to all states and Union Territories (UTs), the Union Health Ministry said this surge is of particular concern from the public health point of view.

Fresh violence in Howrah, Amit Shah speaks to Bengal Governor

Fresh violence in Howrah, Amit Shah speaks to Bengal Governor

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Fresh incidents of stone-throwing by unidentified people on police personnel, deployed in Howrah's Kazipara area which witnessed violence over the Ram Navami procession on Thursday, triggered tension in the area on Friday afternoon, an officer said.

Some Aussies feel safer in IPL bio-bubble...

Some Aussies feel safer in IPL bio-bubble...

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Nathan Coulter-Nile said he is planning to stay with his team as coronavirus continues to rage.

'Yashasvi was crying'

'Yashasvi was crying'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

At the start of the year, not many would have imagined Yashasvi Jaiswal rising up the ranks so rapidly.

Manchester United suffer COVID-19 outbreak

Manchester United suffer COVID-19 outbreak

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Manchester United suffered an outbreak of COVID-19 among players and staff on Sunday, jeopardising their next Premier League game against Brentford.

Odisha train mishap: Main line tracks repaired

Odisha train mishap: Main line tracks repaired

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Two days after one of India's worst train accidents at Bahanaga Bazar in Odisha's Balasore district, two railway tracks have been made fit to carry trains after bulldozers and cranes removed capsized coaches on the main trunk line connecting eastern and southern India.

Cyclone threat looms over east coast, Odisha on alert

Cyclone threat looms over east coast, Odisha on alert

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The weather system over the South Andaman Sea and the adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal is very likely to move north-westwards and strengthen into a depression by Saturday, the Met Department said.

Yamuna water level stabilises but many Delhi areas inundated

Yamuna water level stabilises but many Delhi areas inundated

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The Yamuna surged to a record 208.48 metres at 8 am, the Central Water Commission said on Thursday, adding that it is likely to rise to 208.75 metres by 4 pm.

New Navy chief backs Maritime Theatre Command

New Navy chief backs Maritime Theatre Command

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Radhakrishnan Hari Kumar said on Friday that his force is fully capable of confronting any security threat and fully backed the ambitious tri-services reforms that included setting up of a maritime theatre command.

Biden names Indian-American as assistant WH press secy

Biden names Indian-American as assistant WH press secy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Patel is currently the senior spokesperson of the Biden Inaugural and has been a part of the Biden Campaign as well where he served as Regional Communications Director.

WATCH: Man comes face-to-face with lion at zoo, rescued

WATCH: Man comes face-to-face with lion at zoo, rescued

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Rehan Khan, a native of Bihar's Champaran district, was in an inebriated state when he entered the enclosure.

5 Jobs In Cloud Computing

5 Jobs In Cloud Computing

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The cloud market in India is expected to grow by 26% by the end of 2022.

Rajouri Terror Attack Is A Warning!

Rajouri Terror Attack Is A Warning!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The Centre and state governments have shied away from highlighting the ISI's attempts to displace Hindus and create corridors of sympathetic demography to further their designs especially along the communication arteries from Jammu to the Kashmir Valley.

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger to help develop Indian football

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger to help develop Indian football

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Former Arsenal manager and world governing body FIFA's current chief of global football development, Arsene Wenger will play a role in Indian football's grassroots programmes and talent development.

6 IT Jobs For A BRIGHT FUTURE

6 IT Jobs For A BRIGHT FUTURE

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Emerging technologies like cybersecurity and the Internet of Things have the potential to add 1.4 million new IT jobs in India by 2027.

18,000 cops will guard B'luru tonight

18,000 cops will guard B'luru tonight

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Ahead of a very specific threat that terrorists may attack Bengaluru City on New Year's eve, the administration has deployed 18,000 policemen to guard the city. City Police Commissioner Shankar Bidri asked all citizens to remain alert and inform the police about anything suspicious.

Mumbai cops gear up for Ganesh immersion

Mumbai cops gear up for Ganesh immersion

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

With terror threat lingering over the city, Mumbai Police have made elaborate security arrangements ahead of Ganesh idols' immersions.