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Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The heaviest rainfall began to ease across hard-hit portions of Manhattan and Brooklyn late Friday morning, but another round is expected in the afternoon and could reinvigorate dangerous flooding.

Rajnath performs 'shastra puja' in Arunachal, visits LAC

Rajnath performs 'shastra puja' in Arunachal, visits LAC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Singh, accompanied by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, also carried out a comprehensive review of India's military preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh and lauded the troops for guarding the border with "unwavering commitment and unparalleled courage."

SC relaxes Monica Bedi's bail conditions

SC relaxes Monica Bedi's bail conditions

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The court directed that her passport issued by the Regional Passport Office, Mumbai, be cancelled and the Special Cental Bureau of Investigation judge in Hyderabad will consider the order while releasing her on bail.

Controversial move allows Russian, Belarusians in Paris 2024

Controversial move allows Russian, Belarusians in Paris 2024

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Russians, Belarusians to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals

Gaza war: India firm on anti-terrorism, urges sustainable Palestinian solution

Gaza war: India firm on anti-terrorism, urges sustainable Palestinian solution

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who addressed the virtual meeting on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also pointed out that in response to the crisis in Gaza, India has sent 70 tonnes of humanitarian assistance and will continue its relief assistance.

Navy begins probe into drone attack on merchant ship off Indian coast

Navy begins probe into drone attack on merchant ship off Indian coast

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

According to officials, the Indian Navy has opened an investigation into whether the drone used to attack the vessel was launched from long range or from a nearby vessel.

No water, soaring temperatures: The harsh conditions CRPF men face in Bastar

No water, soaring temperatures: The harsh conditions CRPF men face in Bastar

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

According to latest statistics of the Home ministry, the seven forces -- the CRPF, the Border Security Force, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, the Seema Sahastra Bal, the Central Industrial Security Forces, the National Security Guard and the Assam Rifles -- have lost 1,067 men in combat or counter-insurgency operations over a period of three years. But more than thrice -- as many as 3,611 personnel -- have died due to illnesses.

Modi meets Suu Kyi, Vietnamese PM; discusses bilateral, regional issues

Modi meets Suu Kyi, Vietnamese PM; discusses bilateral, regional issues

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The PM held bilateral meetings with three ASEAN leaders, including his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, and discussed key bilateral and regional issues.

Roger Binny, Rajeev Shukla accept PCB's invitation

Roger Binny, Rajeev Shukla accept PCB's invitation

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

BCCI president Roger Binny and vice-president Rajeev Shukla have accepted the invitation of the Pakistan Cricket Board and will be in Lahore from September 4-7 during which they will watch a couple of Asia Cup games.

US gives Pak $255 million military aid... but with conditions

US gives Pak $255 million military aid... but with conditions

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Pak can only access the money if it does more to crack down on internal terror networks launching attacks on neighbouring Afghanistan.

Declaring joint PM nominee will divide regional parties, says Didi

Declaring joint PM nominee will divide regional parties, says Didi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

She asserted that all the regional anti-BJP parties were together and they should sacrifice for the country's benefit.

Palestinian gunmen kill 3 Israelis in Jerusalem

Palestinian gunmen kill 3 Israelis in Jerusalem

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

At least three Israelis were killed and six others injured when Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem, breaking an uneasy peace in the city since the outbreak of the current round of violence in the region.

'Scindia's influence is going to be reduced'

'Scindia's influence is going to be reduced'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'You don't have any options within the BJP. You only have to follow the orders of the top leadership.'

Life insurers ramp up presence in Tier-II, Tier-III cities

Life insurers ramp up presence in Tier-II, Tier-III cities

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The overall physical presence of life insurance companies in Tier-II and Tier-III cities increased in FY23 compared to a year ago period on account of the higher impetus given to financial inclusion by the government and insurance regulator, as well as recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest data released by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai). It is the first time that there has been growth in the number of offices since the financial year 2019-20.

Brutal winter storm kills 32 in US, knocks out power

Brutal winter storm kills 32 in US, knocks out power

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Much of the death toll has been concentrated in and around Buffalo, located on the shores of Lake Erie in western New York state, where biting cold and heavy 'lake-effect' snow all through the Christmas weekend.

'No emergency exit was built inside the tunnel'

'No emergency exit was built inside the tunnel'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'If you are constructing the tunnel in the Himalayan region, then if you have constructed 10 metres of tunnel, first you will have to do proper treatment and ensure the stability of this constructed structure.' 'You cannot just throw concrete on the ceiling and sidewall of the tunnel for permanent stability. That will not work.'

Hazlewood stands by Marsh after Kohli drop, calls it part of the game

Hazlewood stands by Marsh after Kohli drop, calls it part of the game

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Kohli was dropped in the eighth over off Hazlewood's bowling after Marsh made ample ground from the mid-wicket region

India is the brightest spot in Asia Pacific region: S&P

India is the brightest spot in Asia Pacific region: S&P

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

India has emerged as the brightest spot in the Asia Pacific region as reform has picked up pace in the country in recent months, a top credit rating agency has said.

India sees 28% excess rainfall in pre-monsoon season; no heatwave since Apr 21

India sees 28% excess rainfall in pre-monsoon season; no heatwave since Apr 21

Rediff.com5 May 2023

East and northeast India recorded 29 per cent rain deficit -- 141.5 mm against the normal of 199.9 mm -- from March 1 to May 3.

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