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Chaos at Bengaluru's Palace grounds as migrants queue up to go home

Chaos at Bengaluru's Palace grounds as migrants queue up to go home

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Officials said 1,500 people had registered to return to their respective states via Seva Sindhu app and a message was sent to all those registered to assemble at Palace Grounds to board the buses that will ferry them to designated railway stations after screening and medical check.

Prez, VP, other leaders clap, ring bells to thank Covid heroes

Prez, VP, other leaders clap, ring bells to thank Covid heroes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

President Ram Nath Kovind along with First Lady Savita Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and other leaders joined the fellow citizens on Sunday to express their gratitude towards all those who are safeguarding the health of the nation in wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

BS Yeddyurappa takes oath as Karnataka chief minister

BS Yeddyurappa takes oath as Karnataka chief minister

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Yeddyurappa has 15 days to prove his majority in the assembly.

'Baseless': Kumaraswamy dismisses talks of support to BJP

'Baseless': Kumaraswamy dismisses talks of support to BJP

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Kumaraswamy's father HD Deve Gowda also downplayed GT Devegowda's comment.

J-K local body polls: 217 Independents, 81 BJP members elected

J-K local body polls: 217 Independents, 81 BJP members elected

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The Congress, National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party have boycotted the first electoral exercise after abrogation of the state's special status.

BJP will form govt in 4-5 days: Yeddyurappa

BJP will form govt in 4-5 days: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Yeddyurappa claimed Kumaraswamy would fail to save the coalition government.

Start-ups, venture capitalists offer funds to tackle Oxygen scarcity

Start-ups, venture capitalists offer funds to tackle Oxygen scarcity

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Amid oxygen shortage and a faltering health system in the country, India is seeing over 300,000 cases daily.

'Shravan never compromised on melody'

'Shravan never compromised on melody'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Sameer who wrote all the hits of Nadeem-Shravan's including Aashiqui, Sajan, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Raja Hindustani and Dhadkan reveals to Subhash K Jha how they began their historic collaboration.

Want to be a DJ? Read this!

Want to be a DJ? Read this!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

'Work really hard on improving your sound.' 'Try to get as much people as possible to listen to your music.'

Yediyurappa sworn in as Karnataka CM for 4th time

Yediyurappa sworn in as Karnataka CM for 4th time

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Yediyurappa said he would decide on members to be inducted into the ministry after consulting party president Amit Shah.

K'taka assembly adjourned; trust vote by 6 pm

K'taka assembly adjourned; trust vote by 6 pm

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

As the House resumed its sitting an hour late, the Speaker made it clear, "The debate should start now. Everybody is watching us. Please don't make me a scapegoat. Let us reach our goal," stressing that the process should reach finality on Monday.

With 61,537 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally nears 21 lakh

With 61,537 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally nears 21 lakh

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The death toll due to the disease rose to 42,518 with 933 fresh fatalities being reported in a day, data updated at 8 am showed. There are 6,19,088 active cases of COVID-19, comprising 29.64 per cent of the caseload.

India's COVID-19 tally inches closer to 20 lakh with 56,282 cases

India's COVID-19 tally inches closer to 20 lakh with 56,282 cases

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The fatality rate has further dropped to 2.07 per cent, the data stated.

Amulya's family gets security after attack on house

Amulya's family gets security after attack on house

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

A video of a group of people, allegedly right wing activists, on Thursday evening, purportedly questioning Wazi about his daughter's conduct and making him raise 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' slogans has gone viral.

All-round performance has Hyderabad captain Warner beaming

All-round performance has Hyderabad captain Warner beaming

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

He was the deserving Man-of-the-match for his explosive half-century but SunRisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner credited his bowlers for setting up the win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League on Monday.

Protests erupt in Karnataka over Shivakumar's arrest

Protests erupt in Karnataka over Shivakumar's arrest

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Demonstrations and attempts to block roads by burning tires were reported from Ramanagara, Chennapattana and few neighbouring towns, where a bandh has been called by Shivakumar's supporters.

Two same sex couples move court to get married

Two same sex couples move court to get married

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

A same sex couple has moved the Delhi high court seeking they be allowed to get married under the Special Marriage Act, saying they have been living together as a couple for eight years, in love with each other sharing the highs and lows of life, but unable marry as they are both women. A similar plea has been moved by two men, who got married in the United States, but their marriage was not registered under the Foreign Marriage Act of 1969 by the Indian consulate as they were a same sex couple.

India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi amid Covid curbs

India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi amid Covid curbs

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

The 10-day-long annual Ganesh Chaturthi festival began on a low-key note on Friday with several state governments prohibiting public celebrations due to the Covid pandemic and devotees taking the virtual route to pay obeisance and join the festivities.

Govt identifies 20 existing, 22 potential COVID-19 hotspots in India

Govt identifies 20 existing, 22 potential COVID-19 hotspots in India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

The advisory stressed on capacity building, saying identified human resource needs to be trained online using online training programs developed by the ministry.

SC refuses to stay Citizenship Act, Centre gets 4 weeks to reply

SC refuses to stay Citizenship Act, Centre gets 4 weeks to reply

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The bench said it will hear petitions pertaining to Assam and Tripura separately as the problem with CAA in these two states is different from rest of the country.

Sasikala released from prison after serving 4-yr term

Sasikala released from prison after serving 4-yr term

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader V K Sasikala was set free on Wednesday by authorities after she completed four years imprisonment in a jail here in a case of disproportionate assets, setting off celebrations by her supporters in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Only 3 CMs completed full term in history of K'taka

Only 3 CMs completed full term in history of K'taka

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

No chief minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party and Kumaraswamy's Janata Dal-Secular could manage to complete the full term in Karnataka.

High commodity prices hit India Inc's profits, margins

High commodity prices hit India Inc's profits, margins

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

After the hit of the pandemic, India Inc is now worried about the adverse impact of inflation and higher commodity prices on their revenues and margins. The inflation scare is the strongest among manufacturers of consumer goods such as automobiles, consumer durables, and fast-moving capital goods (FMCG). Companies across sectors fear they will not be able to pass on the hike in input costs to their consumers due to weak demand, which, in turn, would lead to a hit on margins and profitability in the forthcoming quarters.

5 more rebel K'taka MLAs move SC against speaker

5 more rebel K'taka MLAs move SC against speaker

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

These MLAs are Anand Singh, K Sudhakar, N Nagaraj, Munirathna and Roshan Baig.

If all follow Covid behaviour, there won't be any 3rd wave: Govt

If all follow Covid behaviour, there won't be any 3rd wave: Govt

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Addressing a press conference, NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr V K Paul said the question of the third wave keeps coming up because the population is still 'very vulnerable' to the infection.

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'There is more likelihood of dying from lightning than from vaccine induced blood clots.'

Kumaraswamy loses trust vote; Cong-JDS govt falls

Kumaraswamy loses trust vote; Cong-JDS govt falls

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The confidence motion moved by Kumaraswamy was defeated with 99 members voting for the motion and 105 against it in a House of 225 including speaker P R Ramesh Kumar and a nominated member.

Toolkit case: Disha Ravi moves HC to bar cops from media leaks

Toolkit case: Disha Ravi moves HC to bar cops from media leaks

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The petition also seeks to restrain the media from publishing the contents or extracts of any alleged private chats, including those on WhatsApp, between her and third parties.

People more worried about economic crisis than COVID-19: Study

People more worried about economic crisis than COVID-19: Study

Rediff.com24 May 2020

The other dominant fear among the people is the irrational behaviour of people, once the lockdown is lifted.

Swiss firm to develop Jewar airport, outbids DIAL, Adani

Swiss firm to develop Jewar airport, outbids DIAL, Adani

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The Jewar Airport or the Noida International Greenfield Airport will be spread over 5,000 hectares when fully built at an estimated to cost Rs 29,560 crore.

A very different Independence Day, courtesy COVID-19

A very different Independence Day, courtesy COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The Independence Day celebration at the iconic Red Fort in Delhi this year will be a low-key affair due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Security arrangements and preparations have been made differently keeping in mind social distancing due to the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis. Here's what to expect at this year's Independence Day.

Oppn condemns Stan Swamy's arrest, asks people to break silence

Oppn condemns Stan Swamy's arrest, asks people to break silence

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'If we accept this, then in a few years we will not see a democratic India that we know'

PHOTOS: Good Friday observed across India

PHOTOS: Good Friday observed across India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

The day marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Calvary Hill in Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago.

Party to decide on July 25, will abide by it: Yedi hints at exit

Party to decide on July 25, will abide by it: Yedi hints at exit

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah (Home Minister) and our national President J P Nadda have a special love and faith towards me. You are aware that no position has been given to those who have crossed 75 years of age, but appreciating my work they have given me an opportunity despite me crossing 78 years," Yediyurappa said.

Bihar journalist shot at by bike-borne attackers

Bihar journalist shot at by bike-borne attackers

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The attack on the scribe came close on the heels of the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh at Bengaluru.

India sees record spike of 55,079 COVID-19 cases in 1 day

India sees record spike of 55,079 COVID-19 cases in 1 day

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

With this latest spike, the total cases in the country stand at 16,38,871.

I find nets claustrophobic, says Kohli

I find nets claustrophobic, says Kohli

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Kohli gave his opinion during a chat with West Indies legend Vivian Richards, the video of which was posted on the Indian cricket board's official website

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

Karnataka govt exhales as Speaker rejects resignations

Karnataka govt exhales as Speaker rejects resignations

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

In a counter offensive after 13 MLAs resigned on Saturday dealing a blow to the 13-month-old government, a delegation of Congress leaders met Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar and submitted the petition seeking, under the anti-defection law, disqualification of the rebel legislators in line with the decision taken at a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party on Tuesday.