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Imran inches closer to form government, Oppn seeks re-election

Imran inches closer to form government, Oppn seeks re-election

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

PTI spokesman Fawad Chaudhry said that they have the required numbers to form government.

Now, high-end SUVs for ITBP troops on Sino-India border

Now, high-end SUVs for ITBP troops on Sino-India border

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Four white-coloured SUVs, two Toyota Fortuner and as many Ford Endeavour, with a price tag of around Rs 25 lakh each, have been deployed by the border guarding force at some of its forward locations.

Huge quantity of explosives recovered in Guwahati

Huge quantity of explosives recovered in Guwahati

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

A large quantity of explosives was recovered on Thursday from a vehicle in the capital city where security has been tightened ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on November 29.

'Aam Aadmi' Kejriwal will live in a 5-bedroom house

'Aam Aadmi' Kejriwal will live in a 5-bedroom house

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will soon shift to a five-bedroom duplex flat in central Delhi from his current residence in the Kausambi locality of Ghaziabad.

Kashmir fire spreads to Jammu; 47 hurt in violence

Kashmir fire spreads to Jammu; 47 hurt in violence

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

In the stone-pelting, SSP Doda, one SHO, one sub-inspector and two other police personnel were injured.

Buses torched, stone pelted as protests continue over Maratha quota demand

Buses torched, stone pelted as protests continue over Maratha quota demand

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The man, identified as Pramod Jaising Hore, had posted a message on his Facebook page and shared a message on WhatsApp on Sunday, saying he would be ending his life in support of the reservation demand, said Mukundwadi police station's Senior Inspector Natha Jadhav.

PHOTOS: Bengal flood situation turns grim, 1.19 lakh people affected

PHOTOS: Bengal flood situation turns grim, 1.19 lakh people affected

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Flood situation in south Bengal turned grim on Saturday with 1.19 lakh people taking shelter in relief camps in 12 districts of the state even as weatherman forecast more heavy rains in the next two days.

Kashmir violence: 3 killed in fresh clashes after Friday prayers

Kashmir violence: 3 killed in fresh clashes after Friday prayers

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Security forces have been deployed in strength in sensitive and vulnerable areas to maintain law and order.

PHOTOS: Train services resume after nearly 2 months

PHOTOS: Train services resume after nearly 2 months

Rediff.com13 May 2020

A total of 1,177 passengers are booked on the New Delhi-Bilaspur special train, which departed at 4 pm, while 1,122 passengers are booked on the New Delhi-Dibrugarh special train that departed at 4:45 pm.

PAL-V: You can fly or drive this amazing car!

PAL-V: You can fly or drive this amazing car!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

In its flight performance, it can move up to a maximum speed of 180 km/h and minimum speed for level flight at 50 km/h.

Is Maharashtra's new internal security law draconian?

Is Maharashtra's new internal security law draconian?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Want to live in Maharashtra, follow these eight rules or get jailed. Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com on the proposed Maharashtra Protection of Internal Security Act.

Kerala minister Thomas Chandy resigns over encroachment charges

Kerala minister Thomas Chandy resigns over encroachment charges

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

This is the third minister in the Vijayan cabinet to resign after the LDF government came to power in May 2016.

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'So much so we don't feel the need to create anything, but just bask in that glory.' 'It's time to move on.' 'How much burden can you put on a person or the legacy of the person?'

Women, CNG cars, VIPs exempted, not me: Kejriwal on odd-even scheme

Women, CNG cars, VIPs exempted, not me: Kejriwal on odd-even scheme

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The Delhi CM said a fine of Rs 2,000 will be imposed for those violating the rules during those 15 days.

Kashmir toll climbs to 73 after fresh clashes; curfew lifted from Srinagar

Kashmir toll climbs to 73 after fresh clashes; curfew lifted from Srinagar

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Restrictions on the assembly of people would remain in force across the Valley to maintain law and order.

Does India need to be invaded by China to wake up?

Does India need to be invaded by China to wake up?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

In all the noise surrounding the Dok La confrontation, Claude Arpi focuses on a crucial issue that has hardly been covered -- the construction of roads for the armed forces and the local population to reach the most remote border posts.

Curfew relaxed in Kashmir ending 51-day lockdown

Curfew relaxed in Kashmir ending 51-day lockdown

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Clashes were reported from a number of places in Srinagar city and parts of Budgam district but nobody was hurt in these incidents, police said.

E-commerce firms, start-ups unveil initiatives for women

E-commerce firms, start-ups unveil initiatives for women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Amazon.in has announced the launch of first-of its-kind women-only outlets for delivering products.

What do Indian voters really want?

What do Indian voters really want?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

In the run-up to the polls, a survey has revealed that better employment opportunities is the single most important issue for citizens and that the government has fared below average in this aspect.

40 charred to death after Hyderabad-bound bus catches fire

40 charred to death after Hyderabad-bound bus catches fire

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The incident occurred around 5:10 am when the Hyderabad-bound bus from Bangalore hit against a culvert, breaking its diesel tank. Within few minutes the bus was reduced to cinders, police said.

Two days after youth killed, curfew continues in parts of Kashmir

Two days after youth killed, curfew continues in parts of Kashmir

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Curfew continued to remain in force in parts of the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday as a precautionary measure but the rest of the Valley observed a shutdown in wake of the killing of a youth when security forces allegedly opened fire on Wednesday.

GDP growth will continue, but challenges remain

GDP growth will continue, but challenges remain

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The BJP still does not have a majority in Upper House of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, and this will pose hurdles to the party's legislative reform agenda

Curfew remains in force in Kashmir valley

Curfew remains in force in Kashmir valley

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Curfew remained in force on Thursday in parts of Kashmir valley as a preventive measure to maintain law and order after a youth was killed when security forces allegedly opened fire to chase away stone-pelting protesters.

Heavy downpour pounds Hyderabad; 7 killed in rain-related incidents

Heavy downpour pounds Hyderabad; 7 killed in rain-related incidents

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Heavy rains on Wednesday morning caused water-logging in many areas and massive traffic jams in Hyderabad, leading to people stuck on the roads.

7-magnitude quake kills 19 in China, injures over 250

7-magnitude quake kills 19 in China, injures over 250

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

The massive earthquake in Sichuan struck at 9:19 pm (local time) on Tuesday and the epicentre was monitored at a depth of 20 km, state-run Xinhua new agency reported.

China lifts 73-day lockdown of virus epicentre Wuhan

China lifts 73-day lockdown of virus epicentre Wuhan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The Wuhan lockdown was lifted even as epidemiologists warned that it is not the time to completely lower the guard and ease on full-scale restrictions, considering the looming asymptomatic patients and possible rebound in infections, the official media reported.

'Your job is not running away'

'Your job is not running away'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'Worse disasters -- both natural and man-made -- have come and gone in our country. We are here because our ancestors and we survived.'

'Meri toh Mayawati hai, kasam se'

'Meri toh Mayawati hai, kasam se'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

In an all Dalit village in Muzzaffarnagar, three girls who do mazdoori after finishing the day's chores, will cast their vote for the first time. Opening their home and heart to Archana Masih/Rediff.com, they say all they want is a high school, a vehicle to take them to the main road and a sewing machine.

Violence, arson in Tamil Nadu following Jayalalithaa's conviction

Violence, arson in Tamil Nadu following Jayalalithaa's conviction

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Violence broke out in several parts of Tamil Nadu today after Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was convicted in a graft case with angry All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supporters indulging in stone pelting and arson and forcing closure of shops.

Self-immolation bid in Darjeeling, WB govt warns protesters

Self-immolation bid in Darjeeling, WB govt warns protesters

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

A Gorkha Janmukti Morcha supporter attempted self-immolation in Darjeeling as the indefinite bandh by the GJM for a separate Gorkhaland entered the sixth day on Thursday, even as the West Bengal government said it would follow court orders strictly to maintain normalcy.

Clashes in Bengal, Assam over Ram temple celebrations

Clashes in Bengal, Assam over Ram temple celebrations

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Clashes were reported from Kharagpur in West Midnapore district, Narayanpur in North 24 Parganas, and Alipurduar town in north Bengal, among others.

PHOTOS: United States goes in deep freeze

PHOTOS: United States goes in deep freeze

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The coldest blast of arctic air has swept across some of United State's biggest cities. Schools were shut, public transport hit and office-goers delayed across the Midwest and New England because of below-zero temperatures.

Verdict on Dera chief: Haryana on alert, stadium made 'temporary jail'

Verdict on Dera chief: Haryana on alert, stadium made 'temporary jail'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

State govt said it is not averse to seeking Army's help to maintain law and order.

18 killed as bus falls into Beas river in Himachal Pradesh

18 killed as bus falls into Beas river in Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

At least 18 people were killed and 24 others injured on Saturday when a private bus plunged into the Beas river near Vindravani in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.

1 dead in 'sickening terrorist attack' near London mosque

1 dead in 'sickening terrorist attack' near London mosque

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The police is investigating whether it was 'accidental or deliberate'.

Marketing lessons to learn from the odd-even experiment

Marketing lessons to learn from the odd-even experiment

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

There was all-round scepticism about the workability of the scheme.

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Bengaluru has been ranked among top 20 technology-rich cities in the world in a survey done by Jones Lang LaSalle.

Metro's phase III set to transform the way Delhi travels

Metro's phase III set to transform the way Delhi travels

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Metro likely to keep lakhs of cars off city's roads

Singapore riot: 52 Indians to be deported, 28 charged

Singapore riot: 52 Indians to be deported, 28 charged

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Singapore on Tuesday said 52 Indians will be deported and it will pursue criminal charges against 28 alleged rioters who actively participated in the country's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years, sending a tough message to trouble-makers.

Here are the challenges that await Modi in 2nd term

Here are the challenges that await Modi in 2nd term

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The focus shifts almost immediately from celebrations to the challenges faced by the man who powered his party to 303 seats in the Lok Sabha.