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SpaceX may test-run its supersonic train in Pune

SpaceX may test-run its supersonic train in Pune

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Hyperloop runs faster than an aircraft at a speed of 1,120 kmph and can cut the distance between Nagpur and Mumbai in 35 minutes

COVID-19 cases in India climb to 3,43,091; death toll 9,900

COVID-19 cases in India climb to 3,43,091; death toll 9,900

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Around 52.46 per cent of the patients have recovered, the health ministry said. The number of active cases stood at 1,53,178 while 1,80,012 patients have recovered, it said in the daily COVID-19 update.

India reports 4th coronavirus death; Total up to 173

India reports 4th coronavirus death; Total up to 173

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

As the virus continued to spread its tentacles across India, several parts, including Kashmir valley headed towards a virtual lockdown with the administration restricting movement of people in several parts and banning all public transport in Srinagar city.

2,000 cops, 5,000 volunteers to ensure phase 2 of odd-even is a hit

2,000 cops, 5,000 volunteers to ensure phase 2 of odd-even is a hit

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Friday will be the first day of the second phase of the odd-even scheme in New Delhi.

Lift communication curbs, demands Kashmir Press Club

Lift communication curbs, demands Kashmir Press Club

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

It added that there had been several reminders from the club to the government for freeing the communication of newspaper offices, journalists and the club itself.

Mehbooba rules out shifting NIT from Srinagar; PIL filed in HC

Mehbooba rules out shifting NIT from Srinagar; PIL filed in HC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

"As far as the demands of some students to shift the NIT campus out of Srinagar is considered, let me make it clear that it won't be possible," she said.

High drama as 52 AAP MLAs march to PM residence, detained

High drama as 52 AAP MLAs march to PM residence, detained

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Sisodia said although the AAP MLAs were detained, he and his party colleagues were 'ready to go to Tihar Jail'.

Over 11 million NRIs, 20 lakh defence personnel to be in electoral rolls

Over 11 million NRIs, 20 lakh defence personnel to be in electoral rolls

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

More than 11 million Non-Residential Indians and 20 lakh defence and paramilitary personnel will soon be enrolled in electoral rolls with the government on Wednesday setting the ball rolling for exploring ways for facilitating electronic voting for them.

REVEALED: Government plans for post May 3 India

REVEALED: Government plans for post May 3 India

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Nothing is going to dramatically open up on May 3. There will be too many ifs and buts and terms and conditions and guidelines in leading one's life in various zones, reveals Sheela Bhatt.

After violent Saturday, Tamil Nadu limps back to normalcy

After violent Saturday, Tamil Nadu limps back to normalcy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Normalcy was returning to Tamil Nadu on Sunday, a day after sporadic violence erupted in several parts of the state in the wake of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's conviction in the disproportionate assets case.

If there's no phone for 10 days, so be it: J-K Guv

If there's no phone for 10 days, so be it: J-K Guv

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

The governor also said no life has been lost in Jammu and Kashmir due to any violence in the last 10 days

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The total number of positive cases has increased by 106 in the last 24 hours to reach 1,024.

Hudhud strikes! 4 killed in coastal Andhra and Odisha

Hudhud strikes! 4 killed in coastal Andhra and Odisha

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Cyclone Hudhud pounded the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha with heavy rain and winds of almost 200 kmph on Sunday killing four people and left a trail of destruction with Vishakapatnam where the very severe storm made landfall the worst hit.

High alert in Gujarat as cyclonic storm Vayu closes in

High alert in Gujarat as cyclonic storm Vayu closes in

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said people living in the coastal belt would be shifted to safer places.

Govt releases new list of exemptions for lockdown

Govt releases new list of exemptions for lockdown

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The Union home ministry on Tuesday allowed opening of shops selling school books and electric fans, services of bedside attendants of senior citizens and public utilities including recharge facilities for prepaid mobile phones during the ongoing lockdown.

Jammu happy, Kashmiris miffed as J-K becomes UT

Jammu happy, Kashmiris miffed as J-K becomes UT

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The transition from the state into two Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on Thursday was met with a complete shutdown in the the valley as shops and other business establishments were shut, and public transport were off the roads.

Coconut trees, loud music, jobs: Why GFP will back BJP

Coconut trees, loud music, jobs: Why GFP will back BJP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

'We will fight for removing the de-classification of coconut trees.' 'We are going to have our own Sound Act so that Goan people are not hounded by the police when they get married.' '80 per cent jobs for locals in the private sector, 100 per cent in government.'

Coalgate verdict: A chance to clean up the mess

Coalgate verdict: A chance to clean up the mess

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

It is hoped that the decision of India's apex court will send a signal to politicians and their cronies from the world of business that the rule of the law does eventually prevail, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

Thousands of migrant workers reach home by special trains

Thousands of migrant workers reach home by special trains

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The migrants were ferried to their villages in sanitised buses arranged by the Jharkhand government to take them home after preliminary medical screening at the station, officials said.

How our netas reacted to the Budget

How our netas reacted to the Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Following the Budget being announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, leaders across the political spectrum provided their views.

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Glimpses of Republic Day celebrations across the country.

Haryana continues to be on the boil over Jat quota, toll goes up to 12

Haryana continues to be on the boil over Jat quota, toll goes up to 12

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Despite various political leaders, including Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar appealing protesting Jats to maintain calm and peace, the incidents of violence and arson continued during the night in various parts of the state, crippling the normal life in worst affected places like Rohtak, Jind, Bhiwani, Jhajjar, Sonipat, Hisar.

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 1 crore each to the kin of those killed in the incident.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

'Modi has no excuse not to run trains'

'Modi has no excuse not to run trains'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'The central government is putting conditions on farmers organisations, that they have to allow passenger trains to ply, only then will they allow goods trains to ply.'

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Many political detainees have been released but former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, who were whisked into custody in the early hours of August 5, 2019, are still in preventive detention.

Modiji, not just Teesta, talk of transit, transhipment, please!

Modiji, not just Teesta, talk of transit, transhipment, please!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Not many people in Bangladesh are talking about the Teesta issue.

Rail Budget to focus on safety, infrastructure development

Rail Budget to focus on safety, infrastructure development

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Reeling under a series of derailments, the Budget is likely to announce creation of a separate safety fund of about Rs 1 lakh crore over the next five years.

'World's longest' human chain against booze

'World's longest' human chain against booze

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

11,292 km. 20 million (Nitish Kumar says 30 million) Biharis. 45 minutes.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

Modi's dream of making India's ports biz friendly is miles away

Modi's dream of making India's ports biz friendly is miles away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Modi's'Make in India' drive launched last September included laying out a model of "port-led" development that would support industrial growth.

'The farmer is dying and the country is rejoicing'

'The farmer is dying and the country is rejoicing'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

'The corporate sector says by 2022 they will create 300 million jobs.' 'In the last 70 years we didn't do it, how will we do it in 5 years?' 'Only agriculture can bail out the economy. Unfortunately, it is not being looked into.'

India's COVID-19 toll rises to 169; total cases 5,865

India's COVID-19 toll rises to 169; total cases 5,865

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Of the 20 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, eight were from Maharashtra, three each from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, two from Jammu and Kashmir and one each from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Are we ready yet for the bullet trains?

Are we ready yet for the bullet trains?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Currently, the travel time between Mumbai and Delhi varies between 16 and 30 hours.

Indian troops standing firm; talks with China to continue: Rajnath

Indian troops standing firm; talks with China to continue: Rajnath

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The defence minister clearly asserted that there will be no budgetary constraints to enhance the capability of the Army and meeting its other requirements.

Why India needs to get tough with China

Why India needs to get tough with China

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

'It is certainly time for New Delhi to open up. Not only should it go ahead at full steam with the roads to the LAC, but the government must also allow tourists to visit these stunningly beautiful areas of Indian territory.'

Ahead of K'taka polls, Siddaramaiah rolls out sops in budget

Ahead of K'taka polls, Siddaramaiah rolls out sops in budget

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Siddaramaiah announces free LGP gas, universal health scheme in budget

CRPF helps 250 Kashmiri students reach home

CRPF helps 250 Kashmiri students reach home

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The students largely hail from towns in south Kashmir and were brought home by CRPF personnel after they gathered in Jammu Monday night, he said.

Modi pulls up Railway Ministry for poor performance

Modi pulls up Railway Ministry for poor performance

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Experts say Prabhu displays a clear intent of reforms but has not been able to fully shake-up the mammoth railway system.

Bandh to protest against police firing in Tuticorin goes off peacefully

Bandh to protest against police firing in Tuticorin goes off peacefully

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Kanimozhi told reporters that the Palaniswami-led government has become 'bloodthirsty' and the chief minister should be held responsible for the incident.