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Geelani cleared for Haj pilgrimage: J&K govt

Geelani cleared for Haj pilgrimage: J&K govt

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Geelani cleared for Haj pilgrimage: J&K govt

Beijing becomes 'no-go-zone' as COVID-19 cases jump to 106

Beijing becomes 'no-go-zone' as COVID-19 cases jump to 106

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The Chinese capital reported 106 domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases since June 11 and a senior city official warned that the situation is "extremely severe" in Beijing where authorities have mounted massive containment measures including mass testing of about 90,000 people.

Tewari given temporary charge of Cong's communication dept

Tewari given temporary charge of Cong's communication dept

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari, who is not contesting Lok Sabha polls as he is ailing, has been made acting in-charge of the AICC Communication department along with party spokesman Randeep Surjewala.

After 'girls in pubs' row, Goa minister now seeks ban on bikinis

After 'girls in pubs' row, Goa minister now seeks ban on bikinis

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Having already triggered a controversy by his remark against "young girls going to pubs in short dresses", Goa minister Sudin Dhavalikar on Tuesday waded into another, saying bikinis should be banned on state's beaches.

Indian to launch Nagpur-Bangkok flight

Indian to launch Nagpur-Bangkok flight

Rediff.com14 Apr 2006

The Nagpur-Bangkok flight would depart at 1010 hours IST and arrive in Bangkok at 1455 hours (local time), a spokesman of Indian told PTI on Friday.

Odisha health minister quits in wake of hospital fire tragedy

Odisha health minister quits in wake of hospital fire tragedy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The minister put in his papers as police began interrogation of the arrested SUM Hospital owner Manoj Ranjan Nayak.

Woman among 9 Sri Lanka bombers

Woman among 9 Sri Lanka bombers

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'We believe that one of the suicide bombers studied in the UK and maybe later on did his post-graduate in Australia, before coming back to settle in Sri Lanka'

Parts of White House evacuated after bomb threat

Parts of White House evacuated after bomb threat

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

White House reporters were evacuated from the media briefing room in the middle of press conference by the presidential spokesperson Josh Earnest, after law enforcement agencies received a bomb threat call.

Indian goes missing from daughter's wedding in LA

Indian goes missing from daughter's wedding in LA

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

A 55-year-old Indian man, who was on a visit to the United States to attend his daughter's marriage, has gone missing, prompting authorities to launch a massive search operation.

Pakistan bans Hafiz Saeed-led JuD and its charity wing

Pakistan bans Hafiz Saeed-led JuD and its charity wing

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The JuD is believed to be the front organisation for the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

Brazil plane crash kills 19

Brazil plane crash kills 19

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

A plane carrying 19 people has crashed on a mountainous region outside Rio de Janeiro, killing all aboard, civil defence officials said Saturday.

Protests against Citizenship Act continue in NE, WB

Protests against Citizenship Act continue in NE, WB

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Violent agitations continued to rock parts of West Bengal for second consecutive day on Saturday as people protesting against the amended Citizenship Act set several buses on fire and torched portions of a railway station complex, officials said.

Naveen Patnaik's peon 'donated' crores to BJD

Naveen Patnaik's peon 'donated' crores to BJD

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

P C Padhi became headlines in Odisha after a media expose on funds received by the BJD became known.

US Interior Dept's Twitter accounts shut for this 'anti-Trump' tweet

US Interior Dept's Twitter accounts shut for this 'anti-Trump' tweet

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

The first tweet noted the new president's relatively small inaugural crowd compared to the number of people former president Barack Obama drew to the National Mall when he was sworn into office in 2009.

UP: Encephalitis toll 136

UP: Encephalitis toll 136

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Encephalitis claims more lives in north India. Toll goes up to 136.

Assam: Violence for separate Karbi Anglong continues, curfew reimposed

Assam: Violence for separate Karbi Anglong continues, curfew reimposed

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Violence continued to rock Assam's Karbi Anglong district for the fifth day on Sunday over the demand for a separate state with government offices and properties of political leaders torched and curfew reimposed after a relaxation of four hours.

After Gujarat 'snub', UP to host own Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

After Gujarat 'snub', UP to host own Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Upset over removal of 'UP Rising' posters at Pravasi Bhartiya Divas in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh government has planned to organise a Diaspora conclave of its own for the first time next month to woo investors and associate NRIs in development of the state.

Indo-Pak situation worse today than before Ufa

Indo-Pak situation worse today than before Ufa

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

'The entire Ufa fiasco was predictable and predicted. The Ufa venue had created international interest in the initiative and its failure may have implications for both Pakistan and India. What remains for Modi to do is to produce a prettier rabbit out of his hat next time to deal with the Pakistan imbroglio,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Volkswagen says 11 million cars hit by scandal, probes multiply

Volkswagen says 11 million cars hit by scandal, probes multiply

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Volkswagen AG said a scandal over falsified US. vehicle emission tests could affect 11 million of its cars around the globe.

US guarded in response as India, Russia ink S-400 missile deal

US guarded in response as India, Russia ink S-400 missile deal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

CAATSA was aimed at Moscow and not intended to damage the military capabilities of its 'allies and partners', US said.

Former Barca defender accused of links with Mexican drug lord

Former Barca defender accused of links with Mexican drug lord

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

US sanctions Mexico captain Rafa Marquez for alleged drug ties 'I deny categorically any type of relation with this organization'

Cold wave claims 27 more in UP, toll 163

Cold wave claims 27 more in UP, toll 163

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

Six deaths were reported in Hamirpur, followed by five in Bahraich, two each in Faizabad, Amethi, Rae Bareli, Mirzapur, Chitrakoot, Jaunpur, and Robertsganj and one each in Balrampur and Budaun.

Ramvilas Paswan admitted to ICU

Ramvilas Paswan admitted to ICU

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The Union minister complained of breathlessness.

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.

Pak army says Saeed's detention in country's interest

Pak army says Saeed's detention in country's interest

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Opposition in the Pakistan Punjab assembly on Tuesday staged a walkout to protest against Saeed's detention.

Govt committed to building Ram Temple at Ayodhya: Union minister sparks controversy

Govt committed to building Ram Temple at Ayodhya: Union minister sparks controversy

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Union Minister Mahesh Sharma said it is the "dream" of the people of the country that Ram Mandir is built as early as possible.

Trade war between US and China intensifies

Trade war between US and China intensifies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Trump threatens to impose additional $200 billion in tariffs on China, Beijing vows to retaliate

US power blackout disrupts A-I schedule

US power blackout disrupts A-I schedule

Rediff.com16 Aug 2003

Air-India flights between India and the US have been delayed by nearly 24 hours.

BJP teaches Cong the alphabet: A for Adarsh, B for Bofors...

BJP teaches Cong the alphabet: A for Adarsh, B for Bofors...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Major rival parties in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh are literally waging a 'war of words' by coining meanings to alphabets to highlight issues of corruption allegedly linked to each other.

Sikhs may benefit after US military relaxes rules

Sikhs may benefit after US military relaxes rules

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

In a major decision that might have a far reaching impact on Sikhs joining the United States military, the Pentagon has issued new instructions relaxing norms to allow troops to wear jewellery and apparel to comply with their religious requirements.

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.

BJP demands withdrawal of all Muzaffarnagar riot cases

BJP demands withdrawal of all Muzaffarnagar riot cases

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Taking exception to Uttar Pradesh government's proposed move to withdraw cases against Muslim leaders in Muzaffarnagar riots, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday asked Governor B L Joshi to press the government to withdraw all cases, including those lodged against its leaders, in connection with the violence.

Cyclone Ockhi intensifies, batters Lakshadweep, over 500 fishermen rescued

Cyclone Ockhi intensifies, batters Lakshadweep, over 500 fishermen rescued

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Though many fishermen were brought ashore safely and admitted to hospitals, many are yet to recover from the shock of wrestling the lashing waves and seeing death face-to-face.

NYC teacher arrested for flying drone at US Open stadium

NYC teacher arrested for flying drone at US Open stadium

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Daniel Verley, 26, was charged with reckless endangerment, reckless operation of a drone and operating a drone in a New York City public park outside of a prescribed area for doing so, according to police reports.

Muslim Brotherhood claims 200 killed in Egypt police firing

Muslim Brotherhood claims 200 killed in Egypt police firing

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Thousands of defiant supporters of deposed Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi on Sunday staged a sit-in at Cairo, a day after the Muslim Brotherhood claimed that security forces killed nearly 200 Islamists, opening a deadly new phase of conflict in the deeply polarised country.

More tests, door-to-door survey: Shah's COVID-19 plan for Delhi

More tests, door-to-door survey: Shah's COVID-19 plan for Delhi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The COVID-19 tests will be started at every polling station in the containment zones of Delhi in a few days

Pulwama: Youth killed in firing by security forces

Pulwama: Youth killed in firing by security forces

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

A 23-year-old youth was killed allegedly in firing by the security forces during a protest demonstration in Pulwama district of South Kashmir, police said.

Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia, cancels California trip

Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia, cancels California trip

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The former secretary of state has been experiencing a cough related to allergies.

Cong headquarters in Lucknow vandalised; 6 injured

Cong headquarters in Lucknow vandalised; 6 injured

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

At least six Congressmen including a party spokesman were injured on Friday as supporters of 'Bundelkhand Adhikar Sena' allegedly indulged in vandalism and heavy brick-batting at the Congress headquarters in Lucknow.

Haryana joins the meat-ban club, asks slaughter houses to close

Haryana joins the meat-ban club, asks slaughter houses to close

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Haryana has joined the list of Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states to impose on ban on meat during the Jain festival of Paryushan, which has caused a huge uproar across India.