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Delhi's outskirts sizzle, Najafgarh inches to 50 deg C

Delhi's outskirts sizzle, Najafgarh inches to 50 deg C

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The Mungeshpur weather station recorded a high of 48.8 degrees Celsius, eight notches above the normal. It recorded a minimum temperature of 27.6 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average.

Why BJP Is A Divided House In Karnataka

Why BJP Is A Divided House In Karnataka

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

The BJP may be in the Opposition in many states, but nowhere is it as divided as it is in Karnataka, points out Aditi Phadnis.

BEST bus crash: Initial probe highlights training gaps

BEST bus crash: Initial probe highlights training gaps

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The Mumbai Regional Transport Office (RTO) officials have said they suspect 'human error' and 'lack of proper training' led to the horrific accident in Kurla where a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus fatally knocked down seven persons and injured 42 others.

Centre removes BSF chief, top officers of paramilitary forces in J-K

Centre removes BSF chief, top officers of paramilitary forces in J-K

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The repatriation orders for the two Indian Police Service officers come in the backdrop of a spate of terror incidents in the Jammu region, along the India-Pakistan border.

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

'I Want To Make Serious Films That Are Also Cheesy'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'In Mumbai, isolation is a very different isolation.' 'It's not about actual physical loneliness.' 'It's the loneliness in the company of others, and I felt that that is a very Mumbai thing.' 'You can be travelling in the ladies compartment squashed against everybody's armpits and still be really, really sad and alone.'

Can BJP, allies overcome Jarange threat in Jalna?

Can BJP, allies overcome Jarange threat in Jalna?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Jarange has repeatedly targeted the BJP warning that the community would defeat its candidates in the assembly polls, which will be held on November 20.

Adani charges: Cong seeks probe, BJP questions timing

Adani charges: Cong seeks probe, BJP questions timing

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

With billionaire Gautam Adani charged in the United States with alleged bribery and fraud, the Congress on Thursday said it 'vindicates' its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation into the various 'scams' involving his conglomerate.

11 dead as LPG tanker crash triggers inferno on Jaipur highway

11 dead as LPG tanker crash triggers inferno on Jaipur highway

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

A deadly collision involving a gas tanker and multiple vehicles turned a stretch of the Jaipur-Ajmer highway here into an inferno on Friday morning, killing seven people, injuring more than 35 and engulfing over 30 vehicles in flames as thick black smoke filled the sky.

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji's dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us that rights and duties are but the two sides of the coin - indeed, the true source of rights is duty. Today we recall his lessons in compassion too - compassion not only for our human neighbours but also for our other neighbours, namely, flora and fauna, rivers and mountains.'

Sirens go off as Israel strikes down 'suspicious aerial targets'

Sirens go off as Israel strikes down 'suspicious aerial targets'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

The tensions between the two countries continue to remain high as several suspected drones launched from Lebanon were shot down by Israeli air defences on Sunday, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said.

Fissures in MVA after Cong's defeat in Haryana

Fissures in MVA after Cong's defeat in Haryana

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Wednesday slammed ally Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray's MP Sanjay Raut for his remarks on Haryana poll outcome, stressing that accusations against Congress won't be tolerated.

On Ravana's Trail

On Ravana's Trail

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

There is definitely much more to the mythical king than his ten heads and his abduction of Sita.

Govt Agency Loses 3 Crore In Cyber Attack

Govt Agency Loses 3 Crore In Cyber Attack

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'The hacker replaced original emails and planted fraudulent emails with a request letter and invoices to be paid to fraudulent bank accounts.'

15 roads closed as Himachal sees second snowfall; tourist killed

15 roads closed as Himachal sees second snowfall; tourist killed

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Himachal Pradesh experienced its second snowfall of the season, leading to the closure of 15 roads, including two national highways. A tourist from New Delhi died in an accident on an icy road in the Lahaul Spiti district, while three others sustained injuries.

Top 8 housing mkts see 5% dip in sales in Q2

Top 8 housing mkts see 5% dip in sales in Q2

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Housing sales declined 5 per cent in the July-September quarter across the top eight cities due to a fall in new supply and sharp appreciation in prices, according to PropTiger. Real estate brokerage platform PropTiger.com, which is part of Australia's REA group that owns Housing.com, on Tuesday, released its report 'Real Insight' on India's residential market. A total of 96,544 units were sold in July-September, down 5 per cent from 1,01,221 units sold during the same period in 2023.

Facebook's India head Ajit Mohan quits

Facebook's India head Ajit Mohan quits

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Social media giant Meta on Thursday said its India head Ajit Mohan has resigned from the company.

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Review: Empty Calories

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Review: Empty Calories

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale ends up being a flashy, aspirational celebrity lifestyle doc that is aimed for an evening of popcorn-fueled fan tribute entertainment, observes Arjun Menon.

What Modi, Xi told each other during first talks since Ladakh standoff

What Modi, Xi told each other during first talks since Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

In their first structured bilateral talks in nearly five years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday agreed that India and China can have a 'peaceful and stable' relationship by displaying maturity and mutual respect and endorsed the pact on the resolution of the dragging eastern Ladakh border row.

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Images that should keep you grinning for days on end.

AFC Awards night: Afif and Seike reign supreme

AFC Awards night: Afif and Seike reign supreme

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Qatar's Akram Afif has been named the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the Year for a second time with Kiko Seike from Japan securing the women's title at the regional body's annual awards ceremony in Seoul on Tuesday.

2-state polls: BJP, Oppn gird up in shadow of Haryana poll outcome

2-state polls: BJP, Oppn gird up in shadow of Haryana poll outcome

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

An impressive performance in Jharkhand and, especially, Maharashtra assembly polls next month by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance will lay to rest the doubts over the party's political dominance after its underwhelming performance in the Lok Sabha polls and strike a body blow to the Opposition.

BJP's best show in J-K polls is simply not good enough

BJP's best show in J-K polls is simply not good enough

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The BJP has emerged the second largest party by winning 29 constituencies in the maiden assembly polls post abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, improving its all-time high tally of 25 seats recorded in 2014 elections.

Cyclone Asna leaves no major impact on Gujarat

Cyclone Asna leaves no major impact on Gujarat

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Cyclone Asna, formed over the coast of Kutch in Gujarat earlier during the day, has moved into the Arabian sea towards Oman without leaving any major impact on the region, officials said on Friday evening.

Why Latin America Loves India And Vice Versa

Why Latin America Loves India And Vice Versa

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The warmth and respect for India were evident wherever I went and noticed how most Latin Americans have Indian gurus either directly or online and yoga was very much in vogue, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

4 Months After Poor LS Score, How BJP Swept Vidarbha

4 Months After Poor LS Score, How BJP Swept Vidarbha

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'Slogans like 'Ek hai toh safe hai' and 'Batenge toh katenge' resonated with voters.'

Will Day 3 Go India's Way?

Will Day 3 Go India's Way?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Two teams with fault lines in their batting, up against two of the best bowling sides in the game today -- the question that determines the outcome is, is your weakness greater than mine?

Meet Wedding Photographers Of The Year!

Meet Wedding Photographers Of The Year!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Icelandic photographer Bettina Vass takes the crown as the 8th International Wedding Photographer of the Year!

7 Years Later, Bhima Koregaon Revisited

7 Years Later, Bhima Koregaon Revisited

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

With all the evasions, one assertion made by the Pune (Rural) police stood out: They had found no connection of the Elgar Parishad with the violent incidents of January 1, 2018. Yet, the case against the 'Bhima Koregaon 16', which is based on exactly this alleged connection, continues, and seven of the accused continue to be behind bars under the UAPA, explains Jyoti Punwani.

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'The race is now on for Indian IT firms to develop their AI prowess and focus on a software-first approach to services as the people element becomes more complicated with Trump's expected new regulations.'

ISL: Mumbai City look to snap winless run vs FC Goa

ISL: Mumbai City look to snap winless run vs FC Goa

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

East Bengal look to revive fortunes in derby

China holds meet with 19 countries in Indian Ocean region without India

China holds meet with 19 countries in Indian Ocean region without India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Last year, China held a meeting with some South Asian countries on COVID-19 vaccine cooperation without the participation of India.

J'khand to vote in final phase on Wednesday; fate of Soren to be sealed

J'khand to vote in final phase on Wednesday; fate of Soren to be sealed

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The final round of voting for the Jharkhand Assembly elections is taking place on Wednesday, with the JMM-Congress-RJD coalition seeking to retain power while the BJP-led NDA aims to take control. The election will decide the fate of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, his wife, and several other candidates. Key issues during the campaign included alleged infiltration from Bangladesh, corruption, and Hindutva.

Cop, terrorist killed in J-K's Kathua; op underway to nab hiding ultras

Cop, terrorist killed in J-K's Kathua; op underway to nab hiding ultras

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Head constable Bashir Ahmad laid down his life and two officers -- a DSP and an assistant sub-inspector -- were injured in the encounter, he said, adding both the officers are stable.

Stubble burning: SC raps Punjab, Haryana govts

Stubble burning: SC raps Punjab, Haryana govts

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rapped the Haryana and Punjab governments over non-prosecution of violators found guilty of stubble burning and summoned the state chief secretaries to appear before it on October 23 and submit. an explanation.

The Woman Who Lost Everything

The Woman Who Lost Everything

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants. She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson. Days after the landslide and the loss of her family, Jenson died in a road accident that also left Sruthi with serious injuries. News of the accident and Sruthi's backdrop as the lone surviving member of a family wiped out in the July landslide, was picked up by the media, and people rushed to help.

Mahatma Carter

Mahatma Carter

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

We are together at...: Sharad Pawar on nephew Ajit

We are together at...: Sharad Pawar on nephew Ajit

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Former Union minister Sharad Pawar on Monday said that he and nephew Ajit Pawar are together as a family, but made it clear that the latter was heading a different political party.

Kohli's Brain Fade: How India Lost The Plot

Kohli's Brain Fade: How India Lost The Plot

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Those three wickets for six runs, in a manic final 15 minutes of the day's play, undid all the good work that had gone before, asserts Prem Panicker.

Can't see, hug my mother: Hasina's daughter

Can't see, hug my mother: Hasina's daughter

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Bangladesh plunged into chaos after Sheikh Hasina resigned as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and fled the country in the wake of mounting protests on August 5.

Indian Parents Risk Savings For Child's Education

Indian Parents Risk Savings For Child's Education

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

For Indian parents, sending a child abroad for a three-year degree could deplete 48% of their retirement savings, while a four-year degree may consume up to 64%.