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Meet Asha, the robotic nurse

Meet Asha, the robotic nurse

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

'Imagine taking care of a patient who is infected with Covid. A human nurse is unable to do that due to fear of infection. The robot can do that task, while it is controlled or supervised by the human nurse. So the robot becomes an extension of the nurse.'

Deregulation to make India a trillion-dollar geospatial economy

Deregulation to make India a trillion-dollar geospatial economy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

A business in India wanting access to maps and geospatial data would typically have to wait months before it got what it wanted. All this is set to change with the new guidelines on geospatial data, report Neha Alawadhi and Peerzada Abrar.

Safety of minors a shared responsibility, says Goa CM

Safety of minors a shared responsibility, says Goa CM

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who has drawn criticism over his remark about to the gang-rape of two girls, on Friday said his statement was taken out of context, and added that the safety of minors has to be a "shared responsibility".

Not 'logical' to include MSP in talks: Govt to farmers

Not 'logical' to include MSP in talks: Govt to farmers

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

The agriculture ministry also reiterated it is ready to find a "logical solution" to the issues raised by protesting farmer unions.

Bihar Grand Alliance vows to scrap farm laws if elected

Bihar Grand Alliance vows to scrap farm laws if elected

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Releasing the manifesto titled 'Badlav Ka Sankalp' (commitment to change) in the presence of All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala and other Mahagathbandhan leaders, Tejashwi Yadav said their government, if elected, would first approve the process for appointments on about 10 lakh jobs in the government.

Khalistan supporters vandalise Mahatma's statue in US

Khalistan supporters vandalise Mahatma's statue in US

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The Indian embassy condemned the "mischievous act" by hooligans masquerading as protesters.

What Sitharaman did after becoming the finance minister

What Sitharaman did after becoming the finance minister

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

This is not her first stint in North Block or in leading a major economic ministry. She started Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first term as minister of state for finance, was made the commerce minister, and then became the defence minister.

10 cities with highest number of 'crorepati' farmers

10 cities with highest number of 'crorepati' farmers

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The move came in view of a PIL filed in the Patna HC where concerns have been raised that some of these declarants could be engaged in routing their illegal funds.

Omar expresses satisfaction over status of ceasefire

Omar expresses satisfaction over status of ceasefire

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the tension at the Line of Control and International Border across the state directly impacts the tranquillity and development process.

Faced with brickbats, Yogi replaces Covid crisis response team

Faced with brickbats, Yogi replaces Covid crisis response team

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday replaced his 'Team-11', a group of officials tasked with managing the crises, with a new nine-member set of ministers and bureaucrats.

Ms Sitharaman, You FAILED Us On The Budget

Ms Sitharaman, You FAILED Us On The Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

This was the one Budget that required radical departures on all these fronts, when it had none, asserts, Shreekant Sambrani.

Desecration of Gandhi's statue appalling: White House press secy

Desecration of Gandhi's statue appalling: White House press secy

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

A violent group of Khalistani separatists on Saturday desecrated Mahatma Gandhi's statue outside the Indian embassy in Washington during a demonstration by Sikh-American youths in support of farmers protesting against the recently enacted agriculture laws in India.

India hits back at Uncle Sam with tariff hikes

India hits back at Uncle Sam with tariff hikes

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

The commerce department has said that earnings through the new tax will equal the losses faced by Indian industry after the US tariffs on steel and aluminium.

Will BJP lift AFSPA to retain power in Manipur?

Will BJP lift AFSPA to retain power in Manipur?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Now, the chief minister is under pressure to make good his promise after the December 4 incident in Nagaland's Mon, where 14 people were killedAFSPA has eclipsed all other achievements of the Biren Singh government.

In a first, PMO assigns work for junior ministers

In a first, PMO assigns work for junior ministers

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Breaking a long tradition, the PMO has ensured that specific divisions in each ministry are allocated to junior ministers.

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Maharashtra, 13 killed

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Maharashtra, 13 killed

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast 'extremely heavy rains' at a few places in Marathwada, Mumbai and other parts of the coastal Konkan region of Maharashtra in the next 24 hours.

Maximum sowing area for each crop to be notified in a year

Maximum sowing area for each crop to be notified in a year

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Farmers should be encouraged into crops needing less of water, while ensuring a market for what they sow, said ICAR's head.

Biden Admin 'welcomes India's emergence as leading global power'

Biden Admin 'welcomes India's emergence as leading global power'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Describing India as one of the most important partners of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region, the Biden Administration on Tuesday said that it welcomes India's emergence as a leading global power and its role as a net security provider in the region.

Trump admn allows travel ban exemptions for IT, healthcare sectors

Trump admn allows travel ban exemptions for IT, healthcare sectors

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The US state department, which issued the revised travel advisory, on Wednesday said that the exemptions have been given under the national interest category.

Covid curbs in Pune extended, curfew to be imposed in Hingoli

Covid curbs in Pune extended, curfew to be imposed in Hingoli

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

The existing restrictions due to coronavirus in Pune district of Maharashtra were extended till March 14 on Sunday, an official said.

10 Millets To Include In Your Diet

10 Millets To Include In Your Diet

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Millets can provide nutritional security against deficiencies, especially in children and women, says Sreejith Moolayil, co-founder and COO, True Elements.

Heatwave singes North India, monsoon to be delayed: IMD

Heatwave singes North India, monsoon to be delayed: IMD

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

The southwest monsoon over the country is likely to be normal in July, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday in its forecast for the month.

We are helpless: Punjab farmers on stubble burning

We are helpless: Punjab farmers on stubble burning

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'If we do not burn the residue, wheat sowing will be delayed and that will ultimately affect the yield'

Power crisis: Lessons India can learn from China

Power crisis: Lessons India can learn from China

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

China on Tuesday announced a major policy change for its crisis-ridden power sector by allowing coal-fired power plants to charge their industrial and commercial customers market-driven prices. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China said the electricity generated by coal-fired plants would discover price in market trading "in an orderly manner" from October 15. This is being done to pass on the high costs of coal and is being held up as the boldest reform in the Chinese power sector.

89 Gujarat farmers committed suicide in last four years: Govt

89 Gujarat farmers committed suicide in last four years: Govt

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Gujarat agriculture department on Wednesday said that 89 farmers committed suicide in the state in the last four years, while claiming that crop failure was not the reason behind the extreme step in any of the cases.

Green signal for 5G trials but Chinese vendors kept out

Green signal for 5G trials but Chinese vendors kept out

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The Department of Telecom on Tuesday approved applications of telecom companies -- Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and MTNL -- for conducting 5G trials but none of them will be using technologies of Chinese entities. The list of telecom gear makers approved for trials include Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, C-DOT and Reliance Jio's indigenously developed technologies.

Despite normal monsoon forecast, Centre tells states to be drought-ready

Despite normal monsoon forecast, Centre tells states to be drought-ready

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The exercise, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said, will help ease any possible impact of sub-par rainfall on farmers.

Government to relax FDI rules for degraded land

Government to relax FDI rules for degraded land

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

The Union ministry of agriculture and the department of land resources under the ministry of rural development have given "in principle approval" to a proposal of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) to invite FDI for developing non-arable land through better technology into fertile and cultivable land.

Why inflation pain could get worse

Why inflation pain could get worse

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

As India looks to mend its Covid-battered economy, one thing that will grab the attention of all concerned is the path that both wholesale and retail inflation will follow. Even the Reserve Bank of India in its latest policy statement said, "Going forward, the inflation trajectory is likely to be shaped by uncertainties impinging on the upside and the downside.

Australia suspends import of Maggi Noodles from India

Australia suspends import of Maggi Noodles from India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Maggi has also come on the radar of US Food and Drug Administration.

Kerala announces complete lockdown from May 8

Kerala announces complete lockdown from May 8

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Strict lockdown-like restrictions are already in place in the southern stateand the Pinarayi Vijayan government decided to clamp the complete shutdown in the wake of severe spike in the positive cases.

'Nothing new about cyclones in May'

'Nothing new about cyclones in May'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'It is the most prone month for the development of cyclones in the pre-monsoon period.'

In their modified role, junior ministers no longer pushovers

In their modified role, junior ministers no longer pushovers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

The men and women in Modi's revamped council of ministers have been carefully selected and a delicate balance between administrative experience and balance of power has been maintained.

In a first, RBI releases minutes of its October central board meeting

In a first, RBI releases minutes of its October central board meeting

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Such minutes will be available within two weeks from the date of its confirmation in the next meeting of the central board and on being signed by the chairman in the same meeting, the RBI said in a statement on its website.

Free vaccination, scrapping of NEET in Congress Puducherry manifesto

Free vaccination, scrapping of NEET in Congress Puducherry manifesto

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

A homemaker in every family would get a monthly assistance of Rs 1,000, the manifesto said.

Modi sees India's manufacturing output to grow by $520 bn in 5 yrs

Modi sees India's manufacturing output to grow by $520 bn in 5 yrs

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said production linked incentive (PLI) scheme, which is aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and exports, is expected to increase the country's production by $520 billion in the next five years. Addressing a webinar on PLI scheme, organised by Department of Industry and International Trade (DPIIT) and NITI Aayog, through video conference, Modi said the government is continuously carrying out reforms to boost domestic manufacturing. In this year's Budget, about Rs 2 lakh crore was earmarked for the PLI scheme for the next five years and "there is an expectation that the scheme would result in increasing the production by about $520 billion in the next five years", he said. He added that there is also an expectation that the current workforce in the sectors, which will avail the benefits of the PLI scheme, will be doubled and job creation will also increase.

Haryana: Migrant workers come out on road, pelt stones at cops

Haryana: Migrant workers come out on road, pelt stones at cops

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Police said they received information that migrant labourers in the Jouria area of Yamunanagar had come out in large numbers violating social distancing and lockdown norms. When police reached there, a few migrants started throwing stones at them. Many factories where the migrants worked are located in the area near which the workers have been putting up during the lockdown.

J-K farmers hit by 2014 floods receive Rs 47 as compensation

J-K farmers hit by 2014 floods receive Rs 47 as compensation

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The farmers have described the compensation as a "joke" and are planning to protest against the BJP-PDP government.

Maharashtra's Covid curbs: What is allowed/not allowed

Maharashtra's Covid curbs: What is allowed/not allowed

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

The weekend lockdown will start from 8 pm on Fridays and last till 7 am on Mondays. Besides, prohibitory orders will be in force during daytime on weekdays, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said in a statement.

Soon, farmers can insure against losses from natural disasters

Soon, farmers can insure against losses from natural disasters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Currently, the Department of Agriculture runs two crop insurance schemes, one of which is weather-based.