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Noida DM transferred for failing to curb coronavirus

Noida DM transferred for failing to curb coronavirus

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

B N Singh has been removed for his failure in carrying out work to control the spread of coronavirus, he said, adding that he wrote a leave application and leaked it to the media, which amounts to indiscipline.

PIX: When the President of India travelled by train...

PIX: When the President of India travelled by train...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Here's looking at other Presidents who have travelled by train.

Nadda likely to get extension as BJP chief till 2024 polls

Nadda likely to get extension as BJP chief till 2024 polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Nadda's three-year term will end in January next year, and the BJP parliamentary board, its apex body, is expected to endorse an extension for him before that, sources said.

UP deputy CM: National leadership to decide CM face

UP deputy CM: National leadership to decide CM face

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said the BJP parliamentary board and its national leadership will decide under whom the upcoming state assembly elections will be fought.

How to stop students from cheating

How to stop students from cheating

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Top universities should stop taking students from UP and Bihar to make these states act against the rampant mass cheating in school exams, suggests Anjuli Bhargava/Business Standard.

No electoral alliance with Congress in any state: Mayawati

No electoral alliance with Congress in any state: Mayawati

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Referring to her party's pre-poll alliance with the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, she said it was based on "mutual respect" and "honest intentions", adding that "the SP-BSP alliance is perfect enough to defeat the BJP, especially in Uttar Pradesh.

Muslims should hand over 'safed bhawan' in Mathura to Hindus: UP minister

Muslims should hand over 'safed bhawan' in Mathura to Hindus: UP minister

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'A time will come when the white structure in Mathura that hurts every Hindu will be removed with the help of the court'

Jay Shah provides updates on WPL, Asia Cup venue

Jay Shah provides updates on WPL, Asia Cup venue

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

BCCI honourary secretary Jay Shah provived updates on the Asia Cup venue, WPL and India's preparations for the ODI World Cup.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

What if it is not Modi vs Rahul in 2024?

What if it is not Modi vs Rahul in 2024?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

It won't be wise old Modi versus an immature Pappu any longer. It will be Modi versus a whole collection of experienced Opposition leaders, predicts Vir Sanghvi.

1,074 Shramik trains so far; UP allows most migrants to return

1,074 Shramik trains so far; UP allows most migrants to return

Rediff.com16 May 2020

During the last three days, more than 2 lakh persons have been transported per day. In days to come, it is expected to be scaled up to 3 lakh passengers per day, the Railways said.

95,735 Covid cases in biggest 1-day rise in India

95,735 Covid cases in biggest 1-day rise in India

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

There are 9,19,018 active cases in the country which comprise 20.58 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

'Dropping Gadkari is a message to the RSS'

'Dropping Gadkari is a message to the RSS'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'We are seeing an era where only what Modi wishes is going to happen.' 'A clear message has now been sent to others that if this fate could befall on Nitin Gadkari, then just think what could happen to lesser mortals.'

'Marke wapas aa gaya': Indians rescued from Sudan recount ordeals

'Marke wapas aa gaya': Indians rescued from Sudan recount ordeals

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

India has evacuated at least 670 Indian nationals from Sudan and is looking to rescue more of its citizens from the strife-torn African nation before the end of a tenuous ceasefire between the regular army and a paramilitary force.

File 25 more cases, you can't...: Rahul dares Himanta

File 25 more cases, you can't...: Rahul dares Himanta

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Rahul claimed that the Assam CM has taken land in Kaziranga National Park.

Out with the old: Advani, MM Joshi, Vajpayee dropped from BJP's parl board

Out with the old: Advani, MM Joshi, Vajpayee dropped from BJP's parl board

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The generational shift in the Bharatiya Janata Party was complete on Tuesday with its founders Atal Behari Vajpayee, L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi being dropped from the Parliamentary Board, the highest decision-making body, which has the stamp of Prime Minister Narendra Modi all over now.

Trust unveils design of mosque in Ayodhya

Trust unveils design of mosque in Ayodhya

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

"The design of the mosque has been prepared using modern technology, and it will be egg-shaped without any dome. The two-storeyed mosque will not have any minaret. Solar power will be installed in the mosque, and around 2,000 people will be able to offer 'namaaz' at the same time," he said.

Maha seeks clarity from railways on train fares for migrants

Maha seeks clarity from railways on train fares for migrants

Rediff.com6 May 2020

These workers do not have jobs and the Railways should not charge train fare from them, Deshmukh said in a video message. The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said the Railways has subsidised 85 per cent of ticket fare for special trains being run to transport migrant workers and the state governments have to pay the remaining 15 per cent.

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

Odd-even scheme returns in Delhi from Nov 13-20; in-person classes suspended

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

With Delhi recording air pollution levels seven to eight times above safe standards on Monday, the city government announced the return of its flagship odd-even scheme after four years anticipating further deterioration of air quality post-Diwali.

India records 122 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs; cases at 74,281

India records 122 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs; cases at 74,281

Rediff.com13 May 2020

According to the ministry's website, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities.

Nepal crash: Search still on for last missing person

Nepal crash: Search still on for last missing person

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

The search for the missing person started early morning on Wednesday with the help of divers and four drones, rescuers have given up hope of finding the missing person alive, MyRepublica newspaper reported.

UTI, SBI MFs lead small town footprint due to strong branch presence

UTI, SBI MFs lead small town footprint due to strong branch presence

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Backed by their strong physical presence across the country, UTI Mutual Fund and SBI Mutual Fund (MF) have managed to mobilise a higher proportion of their total assets under management (AUM) from towns and villages than their peers. Data compiled by Nuvama Institutional Equities shows that UTI MF and SBI MF are the only two major fund houses with over a fifth of their AUM coming from areas beyond the top 30 cities (referred to as B-30). UTI MF tops the chart with 23.8 per cent of its assets belonging to B-30 centres, followed by SBI MF with 21.2 per cent B-30 assets. The industry average stands at 17 per cent.

IT Dept detects 'tax evasion worth crores' in raids linked to SP

IT Dept detects 'tax evasion worth crores' in raids linked to SP

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

The Income Tax Department detected bogus expenditure claims and alleged transfer of share capitals worth crores of rupees through shell companies after it recently raided some entities in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh, including people linked to the Samajwadi Party.

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.

Modi in Varanasi to inaugurate Rs 339-cr mega temple project

Modi in Varanasi to inaugurate Rs 339-cr mega temple project

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Taking to Twitter, Modi said that the Kashi Vishwanath Dham project will add to Kashi's spiritual vibrancy.

Delhi most polluted city in India in 2022: Report

Delhi most polluted city in India in 2022: Report

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

PM2.5 pollution in the national capital has reduced by over 7 per cent in four years, from 108 micrograms per cubic metre in 2019 to 99.71 micrograms per cubic metre in 2022, the report by NCAP Tracker said.

'Common Muslim Is Happy Over Ram Mandir'

'Common Muslim Is Happy Over Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'They are happy for the Hindu community as Ram Lalla is consecrated in Ayodhya.'

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Atique Ahmed is one of the most feared dons of Uttar Pradesh today. There was another don who preceded Atique and had he survived, Atique wouldn't have been around today, recalls Sudhir Bisht.

Shramik trains ferried 44 lakh migrants since May 1

Shramik trains ferried 44 lakh migrants since May 1

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Of the total trains, 2,875 have terminated, while 401 are in transit. The top five states and union territories from where maximum trains originated are Gujarat (897), Maharashtra (590), Punjab (358), Uttar Pradesh (232) and Delhi (200).

Yati Narasinghanand released from jail, resumes hunger strike

Yati Narasinghanand released from jail, resumes hunger strike

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Narsinghanand's release follows bail granted to him on Tuesday by a local court in a case slapped on him under Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code for making objectionable remarks against women and abusing a journalist.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

UP govt plans New Ayodhya project across 1400 acres

UP govt plans New Ayodhya project across 1400 acres

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The temple town is likely to witness a major jump in tourist inflow once flagship projects are commissioned. In the first six months of 2022, more than 20 million tourists visited Ayodhya.

Railways to run 100 'Shramik special' trains daily

Railways to run 100 'Shramik special' trains daily

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The opposition has been critical of the Centre's handling of the situation, accusing it of not doing enough to ease the hardships of the migrant workers, many of whom have lost their jobs during the lockdown which started on March 25.

Ahmed Daver Faheem to head West Virginia Board of Medicine

Ahmed Daver Faheem to head West Virginia Board of Medicine

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Dr Faheem is the second Indian-American physician to be elected to this position. Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports

134 COVID-19 deaths, 3,722 cases reported in 24 hrs; toll 2,549

134 COVID-19 deaths, 3,722 cases reported in 24 hrs; toll 2,549

Rediff.com14 May 2020

A total 134 deaths deaths were reported since Wednesday morning, of which 54 were in Maharashtra, 29 in Gujarat, 20 in Delhi, 9 in West Bengal, seven in Madhya Pradesh, four in Rajasthan, three in Tamil Nadu, two each in Telangana and Karnataka and one each in Andhra Pradesh,Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh.

Sea of people in Saifai for Mulayam Singh Yadav's last rites

Sea of people in Saifai for Mulayam Singh Yadav's last rites

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Frequent chants of "netaji amar rahe, amar rahe amar rahe (long live netaji!)" by lakhs of people rent the air.

Women's U-19 World Cup: Meet the winners

Women's U-19 World Cup: Meet the winners

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Shafali Verma is by far the most decorated of the lot having already played in three World Cup finals at senior level.

Record jump of 2,573 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, toll at 1,389

Record jump of 2,573 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, toll at 1,389

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 29,685, while 11,761 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.

SC tells govt to demolish mosque inside Allahabad HC complex within 3 months

SC tells govt to demolish mosque inside Allahabad HC complex within 3 months

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday directed authorities to remove a mosque from the premises of the Allahabad high court within three months, telling the petitioners that opposing the demolition that the structure stood on a terminated lease property and they can't claim it as a matter of right to continue.

Nepal plane crash: Bodies of 2 more Indians identified

Nepal plane crash: Bodies of 2 more Indians identified

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Nepalese authorities on Tuesday started handing over to family members the bodies of those killed in the January 14 crash of a Yeti Airlines passenger plane with 72 people on board.