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Nearly 90,000 COVID cases pushes India tally past 43L

Nearly 90,000 COVID cases pushes India tally past 43L

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

There are 8,97,394 active cases of COVID-19, which is 20.53 per cent of the total caseload in the country, the data stated.

Law ministry gets additional Rs 666.66 crore to conduct LS poll

Law ministry gets additional Rs 666.66 crore to conduct LS poll

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The law ministry is the administrative ministry for the Election Commission.

IAF chief reviews operational preparedness along LAC

IAF chief reviews operational preparedness along LAC

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria asked the air warriors to maintain a very high-level of alertness considering the evolving situation in Pangong lake region in eastern Ladakh following China's unsuccessful attempts to occupy certain strategic points in the area, the officials said on Thursday.

Nearly 16,000 Indian students stuck in Ukraine, most from Gujarat and Kerala

Nearly 16,000 Indian students stuck in Ukraine, most from Gujarat and Kerala

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

About 16,000 Indians, mostly students, are stranded in Ukraine as Russia's invasion of the east European country entered its second day on Friday. Of the students, many studying medicine in Kharkiv and Kyiv, about 2,500 are from Gujarat and 2,320 from Kerala.

CBI charges former Allahabad HC judge with graft

CBI charges former Allahabad HC judge with graft

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The agency has moved with its charge sheet against Shukla after getting a go ahead from the government to prosecute the retired judge, they said.

India's Covid positivity rate doubles to 16.69% in 12 days: Govt

India's Covid positivity rate doubles to 16.69% in 12 days: Govt

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Five states -- Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala -- account for 65.02 per cent of India's the active cases.

Pix: What makes India so beautiful?

Pix: What makes India so beautiful?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Readers send in their best travel memories.

Top Army commanders meet amid China's Ladakh offensive

Top Army commanders meet amid China's Ladakh offensive

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The main focus will be on the situation in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an eyeball-to-eyeball face-off in sensitive areas like Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie

Indian, Chinese Armies hold ceremonial border personnel meetings

Indian, Chinese Armies hold ceremonial border personnel meetings

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The meetings were organised on Sunday at Nathu La in Sikkim and Bum La and Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh, he said.

Manmohan, Chidambaram seek leave of absence from RS

Manmohan, Chidambaram seek leave of absence from RS

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Naidu informed the House that he had received letters from Singh and 13 other MPs seeking leave of absence on medical grounds.

These 10 states are showing daily spike in COVID-19 cases

These 10 states are showing daily spike in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Ten states including Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Kerala and Punjab have shown a steep rise in the daily COVID-19 cases accounting for 84.21 per cent of the 1,26,789 new infections, the health ministry said on Thursday.

Pix: Sikkim quake, biggest in northeast in 20 years

Pix: Sikkim quake, biggest in northeast in 20 years

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

The northeastern region on Sunday experienced the biggest earthquake in 20 years.

India will be in position to vaccinate all adults by year end: Centre

India will be in position to vaccinate all adults by year end: Centre

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Harsh Vardhan said that 51 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses will be made available by July and 216 crore more between August and December.

Situation on borders with China under control: Army chief

Situation on borders with China under control: Army chief

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Army chief General Naravane said the ongoing dialogue will sort out all the perceived differences between the two countries.

Ready to maintain peace at frontiers with India: China

Ready to maintain peace at frontiers with India: China

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Sitharaman had a brief conversation with Chinese soldiers during her maiden visit to the Nathu La border post in Sikkim.

India's Covid tally crosses 67 lakh; 57 lakh recovered

India's Covid tally crosses 67 lakh; 57 lakh recovered

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

There are 907883 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 13.44 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Ladakh: China brings in more troops, constructs bunkers

Ladakh: China brings in more troops, constructs bunkers

Rediff.com24 May 2020

The Chinese side has particularly bolstered its presence in the Galwan Valley, erecting around 100 tents in the last two weeks and bringing in heavy equipment for construction of bunkers, notwithstanding the stiff protest by Indian troops. There have been reports of multiple incidents of transgressions by Chinese troops in several areas in Eastern Ladakh.

India administering 1.25 cr Covid vaccines daily: PM

India administering 1.25 cr Covid vaccines daily: PM

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Himachal Pradesh has become a champion by being the first state to administer the first dose of Covid vaccine to all eligible people despite logistic difficulties, he said through video conference.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 60 lakh with 82,170 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally tops 60 lakh with 82,170 new cases

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The death toll from the pathogen climbed to 95,542 with 1,039 more deaths. There are 9,62,640 active cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), comprising 15.85 per cent of the caseload, according to the ministry data.

The best of India's photos this week

The best of India's photos this week

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Readers sent us the best of India's photographs from their travels.

China says Indian UAV 'crossed' LAC; India cites technical snag

China says Indian UAV 'crossed' LAC; India cites technical snag

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The Indian defence ministry said its border security personnel, as per standard protocol, immediately alerted their Chinese counterparts to locate the UAV and they later reverted with its location.

Govt announces post-retirement jobs for Agniveers as protests erupt

Govt announces post-retirement jobs for Agniveers as protests erupt

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The Centre on Wednesday announced a raft of post-retirement employment possibilities for 'Agniveer' like priority in recruitment to the central armed police forces (CAPF) and Assam rifles but that failed to assuage the concerns of the opposition Congress which warned the 'transformative' 'Agnipath' scheme will reduce the operational effectiveness of the armed forces.

The poorest MPs in Parliament are...

The poorest MPs in Parliament are...

Rediff.com31 May 2019

YSR Congress MP Goddeti Madhavi has declared assets of just about Rs 1 lakh whereas the BJP's Pragya Singh Thakur, at 4th poorest, is worth Rs 4.44 lakh.

#IndiaPhotos: Have you been to Pooh in Himachal?

#IndiaPhotos: Have you been to Pooh in Himachal?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Rediff readers share their best travel photographs.

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Bypolls: BJP, allies win 26 seats; Cong 12

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

With Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections, results for 51 assembly and two Lok Sabha bypolls spread across 18 states were declared on Thursday. Here are state-wise results of the bypolls.

Veterans, cubs in the mix as Ranji Trophy returns after two years

Veterans, cubs in the mix as Ranji Trophy returns after two years

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

All eyes will be on the opening fixture between defending champions Saurashtra and record 41-time champions Mumbai in Ahmedabad with Rahane and Pujara on either side, aiming to make the big scores that have deserted them at the Test level for a while.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai knocked out; Bihar win

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai knocked out; Bihar win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Domestic giants Mumbai crashed out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after suffering their third straight defeat

Record spike of 97,570 infections pushes India's COVID caseload to 46,59,984

Record spike of 97,570 infections pushes India's COVID caseload to 46,59,984

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate due to the coronavirus infection has further dropped to 1.66 per cent.

'China will have to pay heavy price for military misadventure'

'China will have to pay heavy price for military misadventure'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Experts have said the economic cost of China's misadventure in the last couple of months in eastern Ladakh and South China will be "massive" as it has "exposed" Beijing's "real face" when the entire world is fighting coronavirus.

Vijay Hazare: Gaikwad, Bharat continue hot streak

Vijay Hazare: Gaikwad, Bharat continue hot streak

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Despite Gaikward's brilliance, Maharashtra could not qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.

Ladakh Clash: Army changes weapon rules along LAC

Ladakh Clash: Army changes weapon rules along LAC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The two armies had mutually decided not to resort to use firearms during face-offs in sync with provisions of two agreements on border management.

India takes 13 days to cross 40 lakh COVID cases from 30 lakh

India takes 13 days to cross 40 lakh COVID cases from 30 lakh

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 40,23,179, while the death toll climbed to 69,561 with 1,089 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours, data updated at 8 am showed.

98% of India's population still vulnerable to Covid: Govt

98% of India's population still vulnerable to Covid: Govt

Rediff.com18 May 2021

"Despite the high number of cases reported so far, we have been able to contain the spread to under 2 pc of population," said Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal.

India again records over 78,000 new Covid-19 cases, tally crosses 37 lakh

India again records over 78,000 new Covid-19 cases, tally crosses 37 lakh

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The death toll climbed to 66,333 with 1,045 more fatalities reported in 24 hours.

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Parliamentarians and legislators across the country voted on Monday to elect India's 15th president, choosing between opposition pick Yashwant Sinha and National Democratic Alliance nominee Droupadi Murmu who is favoured to win the battle to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Be prepared for hot summers on the India-China border

Be prepared for hot summers on the India-China border

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'The potential of one such LAC engagement going out of control and leading to heavy casualties cannot be ruled out,' warns Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Deal LAC situation with 'firmness': Rajnath to top military brass

Deal LAC situation with 'firmness': Rajnath to top military brass

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

In the review meeting, Singh told the top military brass to continue to deal with the situation in eastern Ladakh and other areas with "firmness".

Modi meets 7 Covid vaccine manufacturers

Modi meets 7 Covid vaccine manufacturers

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

The prime minister was happy that the assurance given by the Serum Institute that it will make India self-sufficient in vaccines at the lowest possible price in the world was fulfilled.

China master at manipulating time: Ex-FS Gokhale

China master at manipulating time: Ex-FS Gokhale

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

China will always try to set the agenda for negotiations and tries through such means to determine the direction of talks, and to avoid discussing subjects that may paint it into a corner or compel the Chinese negotiator to disclose their position prematurely.