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Cyclone Nisarga: 3 dead in Maha; power lines snapped

Cyclone Nisarga: 3 dead in Maha; power lines snapped

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Cyclone Nisarga slammed Maharashtra coast with wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, making landfall at 12.30 pm at Alibaug near Mumbai. The process was completed by 2.30 pm, a senior India Meteorological Department official said. Alibaug witnessed wind speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour. It weakened into a 'deep depression' late on Wednesday evening, the IMD said.

AIADMK formally severs ties with BJP, to lead 3rd front

AIADMK formally severs ties with BJP, to lead 3rd front

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Monday announced walking out of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and said it would lead a separate front for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

AP CM assures land for Sindhu to set up academy

AP CM assures land for Sindhu to set up academy

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Friday promised to allot five acres of land in the port city of Visakhapatnam to ace shuttler P V Sindhu for setting up a badminton academy for girls.

Palestine President Abbas in Hyderabad

Palestine President Abbas in Hyderabad

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Palestine President Abbas made a transit visit to Hyderabad

India-Pak ties nosedive to new low in 2022 post Bilawal attack on Modi

India-Pak ties nosedive to new low in 2022 post Bilawal attack on Modi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

This year saw no improvement in bilateral ties as India accused Pakistan of cross-border infiltration and re-activation of terror-launching pads near the LoC.

India, Pak should launch probe into accidental missile firing: China

India, Pak should launch probe into accidental missile firing: China

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'We called on relevant countries to have dialogue and communication as soon as possible and launch a thorough investigation into this incident, strengthen information sharing and establish a notification mechanism in time to ensure the recurrence of such incidents and prevent miscalculation'

'MHA has a list of Manipur terrorists'

'MHA has a list of Manipur terrorists'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'There is a list with the Ministry of Home Affairs that has the details and names of the terrorist organisations that attack the Indian Army.'

India won't be butterfingers, vows Murali Vijay

India won't be butterfingers, vows Murali Vijay

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

India opener Murali Vijay on Wednesday promised better catching from his side in the second Test against Australia after the hosts spilled several in their sobering defeat in the series opener in Pune.

Nitish miffed over JD-U backing Nagaland govt, disbands local unit

Nitish miffed over JD-U backing Nagaland govt, disbands local unit

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United on Wednesday described as "high indiscipline" and "arbitrary" the support extended by its Nagaland unit to the newly formed government in that state where the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance returned to power.

Top buys of IPL Auction 2024

Top buys of IPL Auction 2024

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Astronomical Rs 24.75 crore bid makes Starc most expensive player in IPL history

Images of joy: Eid across the world

Images of joy: Eid across the world

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of holy month of Ramzan, is being celebrated across the world on Monday with fervour and gaiety.

Indian woman gets 16-week jail for assaulting domestic helper in Singapore

Indian woman gets 16-week jail for assaulting domestic helper in Singapore

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The victim, employed by Sharma's husband, started working in the family's condominium apartment near River Valley Road on January 20, 2021.

No one told India to not buy oil from Russia, says Puri in US

No one told India to not buy oil from Russia, says Puri in US

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Puri said the government has a moral duty to provide energy at affordable rates to consumers.

Landslides cut off southern Assam, parts of Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur

Landslides cut off southern Assam, parts of Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Surface links to Assam's Barak Valley and Dima Hasao district and to neighbouring states of Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur remained snapped on Tuesday as incessant rains triggered landslides and washed off roads as well as railway tracks in multiple locations of Assam and Meghalaya.

Markets snap 2-day winning streak; RIL slips 1%

Markets snap 2-day winning streak; RIL slips 1%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

the Sensex lost 23 points to close at 28,185 levels and the Nifty shed 7 points to end at 8,515 mark.

SNAPPED! Kohli on and off the field

SNAPPED! Kohli on and off the field

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Indian skipper Virat Kohli is the quintessential modern cricketer.

Forex reserves down $691 mn to $562.81 bn

Forex reserves down $691 mn to $562.81 bn

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

India's forex reserves dropped by $691 million to $562.808 billion as of December 23, making it the second consecutive week of decline in the kitty, according to the RBI data. The overall reserves had dropped by $571 million to $563.50 billion in the previous reporting week, snapping a five-week trend of an increase in the kitty. In October 2021, the country's foreign exchange reserves reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

It's Ramadan time

It's Ramadan time

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

The holy month of Ramadan -- the 9th month in Islamic calendar -- when more than 1.5 billion Muslim across the globe observe fasting during the day and offer special prayers during the night -- today reached its pinnacle when believers turned out in lakhs to congregate on the last Friday of the month.

Nitish wants to raise SC/ST, OBC reservation to 87%

Nitish wants to raise SC/ST, OBC reservation to 87%

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced his intent to raise quotas for Other Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the state, saying a legislation to the effect is likely to be brought in the ongoing assembly session.

US Open: Mixed fortune for Indian stars at Flushing Meadows

US Open: Mixed fortune for Indian stars at Flushing Meadows

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Indian tennis stars have so far enjoyed mixed fortune at the ongoing US Open in New York.

Disappointed with crowd and umpiring: SRH's Klaasen

Disappointed with crowd and umpiring: SRH's Klaasen

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Avesh Khan bowled what looked like a beamer to Abdul Samad and Totre didn't adjudge it a no-ball. SRH called for a DRS but to their horror, Barde also ruled it in favour of the bowling team

Markets tumble over 1%; Sensex tanks 888 points

Markets tumble over 1%; Sensex tanks 888 points

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

From the Sensex pack, Infosys tanked over 8 per cent after the company reported a lower-than-expected 11 per cent rise in net profit for the June quarter and delivered a shocker as it slashed its FY24 growth outlook to 1-3.5 per cent on delayed decision-making by clients amid global macro uncertainties. Hindustan Unilever, HCL Technologies, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra were the other major laggards. On the other hand, Larsen & Toubro rose the most by 3.88 per cent after it bagged an order of worth over Rs 7,000 crore from the bullet train project.

Rupee snaps 2-day climb to end at 61.91 against the dollar

Rupee snaps 2-day climb to end at 61.91 against the dollar

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Rupee ends day at 61.91 against the US dollar.

Rupee snaps 3-day losing streak against dollar; closes 21 paise up

Rupee snaps 3-day losing streak against dollar; closes 21 paise up

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The rupee recovered marginally at close against the dollar.

Dhol baaje: A desi welcome for PM Modi in New York

Dhol baaje: A desi welcome for PM Modi in New York

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at The Waldorf Astoria in New York amid a rousing welcome by the India Diaspora.

Ajit Pawar holds show of strength in uncle's bastion

Ajit Pawar holds show of strength in uncle's bastion

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Saturday received a grand welcome in Baramati, which is his assembly constituency and also the pocket borough of party chief Sharad Pawar, on his first visit after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra and parting ways with his uncle.

Shoaib, Sania's day out in Hyderabad

Shoaib, Sania's day out in Hyderabad

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik enjoyed batting practice in the nets with some local cricketers in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Rupee snaps 2 days' rise against dollar, down 5 paise

Rupee snaps 2 days' rise against dollar, down 5 paise

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The rupee on Monday slipped by 5 paise to close at 63.57 per dollar on fresh demand for the American currency from banks.

Chatwal donates $5 million to Hillary's campaign

Chatwal donates $5 million to Hillary's campaign

Rediff.com12 May 2008

United States presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton's campaign received a contribution of $5 million from Indian American Democrat Sant Chatwal for the 2008 Presidential elections during a Mother's Day fund raiser which was held in New York on Sunday.

India should snap ties with Iran: US Senators

India should snap ties with Iran: US Senators

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

India's principles are poorly served and its interests 'damaged' by its support for the Iranian military, the senators have argued.

Historic! India down Denmark to enter maiden Thomas Cup final

Historic! India down Denmark to enter maiden Thomas Cup final

Rediff.com14 May 2022

India has entered the final of the Thomas Cup for the first time since the tournament began 73 years back.

RBI keeps interest rates unchanged in hawkish policy

RBI keeps interest rates unchanged in hawkish policy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday decided to keep policy rate unchanged for third time in a row as it maintains heightened vigil on inflation. The rate increase cycle was paused in April after six consecutive rate hikes aggregating to 250 basis points since May 2022.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara slammed his second hundred of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, guiding Saurashtra to a comfortable 242 for four against Rajasthan on the opening day of their Group A match, in Jaipur on Friday.

World Cup: Emotional homecoming for this Dutch trio...

World Cup: Emotional homecoming for this Dutch trio...

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Netherlands' Teja Nidamanuru, Aryan Dutt and Vikram Singh might have a few drops of tears in their eyes when they step onto the field for their opening World Cup match against Pakistan on Friday.

Inability to adapt to conditions cost India Pune Test: Kumble

Inability to adapt to conditions cost India Pune Test: Kumble

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

'It was one of those games where things didn't go our way and we just need to move on'

Starc set to play in Indore Test despite 'discomfort' in finger

Starc set to play in Indore Test despite 'discomfort' in finger

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Australia pace man Mitchell Starc said he still feels some discomfort in his finger after snapping a tendon in a fielding mishap in December but he expects to return to the side.

PHOTOS: Telangana stands tall with 291-ft tall tiranga

PHOTOS: Telangana stands tall with 291-ft tall tiranga

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

T S Sudhir, who was present at the occasion, reports

Air India passengers are 'safe' for now

Air India passengers are 'safe' for now

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The three state-owned oil companies have decided to defer snapping fuel supplies to Air India. The airline owes the three firms over Rs 5,000 crore in past fuel bills.

Salman Khan's Dubai tryst

Salman Khan's Dubai tryst

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

The actor was in the United Aram Emirates to launch the Hydra Twin Towers Hydra project at Jumeirah Village, Dubai.