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How drones can give wings to farmers

How drones can give wings to farmers

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

So far, the drones that were considered important for the agriculture sector were nature-made winged-insects - a key component of the bee-based natural pollination cycle. The new-age drone is a whirring machine with rotors that can help farmers plan and grow and manage their crops. For the farm sector in India, which has had low levels of mechanisation, the impact of drones can be tremendous. The use of drones can help it leapfrog to modernisation in the same way that mobile phones helped India overcome its traditional lack of connectivity.

Deposits up to Rs 2.5 lakh won't be questioned: CBDT

Deposits up to Rs 2.5 lakh won't be questioned: CBDT

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Deposits of Rs 3 lakh are "justified" if a person has an annual taxable income of Rs 10 lakh and the tax department will "not touch" him.

'The pandemic has made us more hateful'

'The pandemic has made us more hateful'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'The reason why we have reached such depths is because of the breakdown of the rule of law, and not the political atmosphere.' 'Yes, the political atmosphere has aggravated the situation.'

104-year-old woman scores 89%!

104-year-old woman scores 89%!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

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Patient's severed leg put under his head as pillow at UP hospital

Patient's severed leg put under his head as pillow at UP hospital

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

UP government suspended four staffers and ordered a departmental probe into the incident.

UP govt probe finds 188 families left Kairana over 5 years ago

UP govt probe finds 188 families left Kairana over 5 years ago

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

It was also found that 60 families were living elsewhere for reasons relating to education, employment, health, or others, the spokesman said.

How Lives Can Be Saved In Road Accidents

How Lives Can Be Saved In Road Accidents

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

India tops the world with 11% of global deaths in road accidents while we have only 1% of the world's vehicles.

No Maratha quota for college admissions, jobs for now: SC

No Maratha quota for college admissions, jobs for now: SC

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The apex court said that status of those who have already taken benefits of the 2018 law shall not be disturbed.

Meet Mamata's 'ceremonial' finance minister

Meet Mamata's 'ceremonial' finance minister

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Analysts have their doubts how much independence she has as finance minister. As Amit Mitra advises the chief minister, day-to-day work is done by the finance secretary and the chief secretary.

India to hold start-up fest in London

India to hold start-up fest in London

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Tie-ups and access to infrastructure of a developed ecosystem prompt choice of venue.

DoT draws up plan to bridge digital gap

DoT draws up plan to bridge digital gap

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

The Department of Telecommunications has mooted a proposal to set up seven telecom centres of excellence to nurture the sector and reduce the rural-urban digital divide.

Bihar's midday lunches: You may find cockroaches, lizards, rats, even snakes!

Bihar's midday lunches: You may find cockroaches, lizards, rats, even snakes!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

On Monday, August 29, a court in Saran, Bihar, sentenced the headmistress of the school where 23 children died after eating a mid-day meal to 17 years in prison. Three years after that tragedy, discovers Satyavrat Mishra, the state government has failed to learn its lessons.

Absconding rape-accused Nithyananda sets up his own nation 'Kailaasa'

Absconding rape-accused Nithyananda sets up his own nation 'Kailaasa'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The country has its own triangular flag with an emblem of Paramashiva and Nandi and is called the 'Rishabha Dhvaja'.

DoT to educate telcos on better use of spectrum

DoT to educate telcos on better use of spectrum

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

DoT has undertaken a study in one of the metros to see how the spectrum could be used better with the same level of equipment employed by operators. It already has completed a similar study in rural and semi-urban areas.

Schools reopen in Punjab for all classes

Schools reopen in Punjab for all classes

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Many children looked excited at being able to attend physical classes after a long gap.

Criminal justice system is punishment, says SC in 14-year-old abetment of suicide case

Criminal justice system is punishment, says SC in 14-year-old abetment of suicide case

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

"The criminal justice system of ours can itself be a punishment," the Supreme Court observed while discharging three accused in an alleged abetment of suicide case which was registered way back in 2008 in Punjab.

Kerala gives hoteliers 15-day deadline to shut down bars

Kerala gives hoteliers 15-day deadline to shut down bars

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Firming up plans to drastically reduce availability of liquor, the Congress-led United Democratic Front government on Tuesday decided to issue notices to hoteliers below the five-star category to shut their bars by September 12.

CAA stir: Security increased in UP; Internet suspended

CAA stir: Security increased in UP; Internet suspended

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Paramilitary force personnel and state police force will be deployed and drone cameras will be used to ensure security on Friday.

Kalyan Singh cremated, top leaders attend funeral

Kalyan Singh cremated, top leaders attend funeral

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The two-time CM, who had also been the Rajasthan Governor, died at a Lucknow hospital on Saturday after prolonged illness.

Parents, will you do this for your children on Nov 20?

Parents, will you do this for your children on Nov 20?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'We hope to make parents aware that it takes only a few minutes in a day to be with your children so that they feel they are the most important person at that time.'

UP govt to take views of Muslim women on triple talaq

UP govt to take views of Muslim women on triple talaq

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Directing officials to prepare a plan for taking views of Muslim women, the CM asked minister of the department and all women ministers in his cabinet 'to talk to women organisations'.

Sexual assault on minor: Criminal case against Bangalore school

Sexual assault on minor: Criminal case against Bangalore school

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Two days after the sexual assault on a 3-and-half-year-old girl student at a school in Bangalore, police are yet to arrest the culprit, as the state government on Thursday decided to file a criminal case against the institution for violating several rules.

AIADMK-BJP Snipe At Each Other

AIADMK-BJP Snipe At Each Other

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The BJP and the AIADMK are unable to sort out ideological differences, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

How Hindi conquers other Indian languages

How Hindi conquers other Indian languages

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

It looks like Hindi, which faces political opposition at the front door, is entering Tamil Nadu through the kitchen, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'

Commercial 5G services will be rolled out in 13 cities in 2022: DoT

Commercial 5G services will be rolled out in 13 cities in 2022: DoT

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Commercial 5G services will be rolled out in 13 cities in India, including the metropolises, in 2022, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said in a statement on Monday. These cities are Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Jamnagar. "These metros and big cities would be the first places for the launch of 5G services in the country next year," the DoT said.

Time to explore possibility of remote voting, says Election Commission

Time to explore possibility of remote voting, says Election Commission

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Days after Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar undertook an hours-long trek to a remote polling station in Uttarakhand, the poll panel on Tuesday decided to double the remuneration of polling officials going to such booths as early as three days before voting day.

Call for ban on non-Hindu traders near K'taka temples spreads

Call for ban on non-Hindu traders near K'taka temples spreads

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Initially, banners were placed during the annual Kaup Marigudi festival in Udupi district, stating that non-Hindu vendors and traders should not be allowed entry.

As Israel erupts in protest, Netanyahu urges agitators to behave responsibly

As Israel erupts in protest, Netanyahu urges agitators to behave responsibly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Israel's President Isaac Herzog on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to immediately halt his controversial judicial overhaul, warning that the move has put the country's security, economy and society under threat.

Delhi HC says backdoor college entry should stop, students work hard for admission

Delhi HC says backdoor college entry should stop, students work hard for admission

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Lakhs of students in the country work hard and toil to secure admissions in educational institutions on the basis of merit and it is high time that backdoor entries there, including in medical colleges, should stop, the Delhi High Court has said.

100% lockdown not required, but...: Maha health minister

100% lockdown not required, but...: Maha health minister

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Tope stressed on the need to impose restrictions wherever there is crowding.

The trouble with agricultural start-ups

The trouble with agricultural start-ups

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Agri-enterprises are finding it hard to expand due to lack of commercial guidance.

Maha orders CID probe into conspiracy charges of Fadnavis, sting operation

Maha orders CID probe into conspiracy charges of Fadnavis, sting operation

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Replying to a debate on law and order in the Lower House, Walse Patil said Pravin Chavan has resigned as the special public prosecutor.

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

News that transpired on and off the football field.

CBI doesn't name Sisodia in first excise case charge sheet

CBI doesn't name Sisodia in first excise case charge sheet

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The central probe agency has got an alleged 'close associate' of Sisodia -- Dinesh Arora -- to spill beans by turning approver in the case, they said.

The growing tussle between the govt and CAG

The growing tussle between the govt and CAG

Rediff.com22 May 2022

In a first, the Comptroller and Auditor General's (CAG) officers reached out to several ministries in the last week of April as part of a confidence-boosting measure. The meeting brought the CAG officials and those from the ministries across the table to discuss the pain points in their relations. CAG of India Girish Chandra Murmu took this novel step because of growing tensions between those audited and the auditor.

Why Personal Accident Cover Is A Must!

Why Personal Accident Cover Is A Must!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Personal accident cover should be purchased by everyone, irrespective of age, occupation or health condition, as one does not know when an accident could occur, causing hardship to the family.

Cabinet nod to ordinance to restore 200-point roster in varsities

Cabinet nod to ordinance to restore 200-point roster in varsities

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The new system will consider the university or college as one unit, instead of treating department or subject as one unit.

Jaishankar raises US visa delay, Blinken says sensitive to it

Jaishankar raises US visa delay, Blinken says sensitive to it

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Blinken blamed the COVID-19 pandemic for a backlog of visa applications from Indian nationals.

Want a good appraisal? Pick up a broom

Want a good appraisal? Pick up a broom

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan -- or Clean India Mission -- was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2.