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Indian-American Vivek Murthy sworn in as US Surgeon General

Indian-American Vivek Murthy sworn in as US Surgeon General

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Indian-American Vivek Murthy was on Wednesday administered the oath for the top post of US Surgeon General by Vice President Joe Biden at a ceremonial ceremony in Virginia, becoming the youngest-ever in charge of the country's public health.

Coronavirus: Army, ITBP set up quarantine facilities

Coronavirus: Army, ITBP set up quarantine facilities

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

An Air India flight was sent to Wuhan on Friday to bring back the Indian students stuck in Hubei province, the epicentre of coronavirus.

Indian challenge ends in compound mixed pair open

Indian challenge ends in compound mixed pair open

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Indian challenge ended in the compound mixed pair open section of the archery competition after the duo of Rakesh Kumar and Jyoti Baliyan made a quarterfinal exit in the Paralympic Games on Sunday.

FIH Pro League: Jugraj, Abhishek to debut; Manpreet to lead

FIH Pro League: Jugraj, Abhishek to debut; Manpreet to lead

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The 20-member squad also includes goal-keepers PR Sreejesh and Krishan Bahadur Pathak; defenders Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Surender Kumar, Varun Kumar, Jarmanpreet Singh and Jugraj.

Bhagalpur University professor held for Naxal links

Bhagalpur University professor held for Naxal links

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

He is accused of providing shelter to the Maoists at a hostel in the university.

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is predicted to win both seats -- Varanasi and Vadodara. Kejriwal is places at number 2 in Varanasi, says the ABP News-Nielsen exit poll. Senior BJP leader L K Advani is likely to win the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha for the sixth time.

General Pande Takes Charge of The Army

General Pande Takes Charge of The Army

Rediff.com2 May 2022

General Manoj Chandrashekhar Pande viewed the Guard of Honour on Sunday, May 1, 2022, morning at South Block on assuming the office of Chief of the Army Staff.

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

Drilling ops launched at Tapovan tunnel to rescue trapped workers

Drilling ops launched at Tapovan tunnel to rescue trapped workers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The focal point of the multi-agency rescue operation for the last over four days remains the more-than-1.5-km-long "head-race tunnel" of the total 2.5 km of the tubular structure, as every passing minute is mounting concerns over the safety of those trapped inside.

'Paltu Ram', 'Vinash kale vipreet buddhi': BJP comes down heavily on Nitish

'Paltu Ram', 'Vinash kale vipreet buddhi': BJP comes down heavily on Nitish

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The BJP blames Nitish's PM ambition for his decision to walk out of the NDA.

Sindhu, Harshit shine as North gains Duleep Trophy advantage

Sindhu, Harshit shine as North gains Duleep Trophy advantage

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

North East were 65 for 2, 475 runs in arrears, when bad light and rain forced an early closure to their first dig on Thursday.

Bihar bans use of bottled water in govt offices to protect environment

Bihar bans use of bottled water in govt offices to protect environment

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The Bihar government has directed its officials not to use bottled water in government offices and meetings

COVID-19: Sanitation workers go beyond call of duty

COVID-19: Sanitation workers go beyond call of duty

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'It's our duty, and we are not going to step back from it. The entire country, including our prime minister, has been supporting us'

Top opposition leaders to share dais at Haryana rally

Top opposition leaders to share dais at Haryana rally

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Several prominent opposition leaders including Nationalist Congress Party's Sharad Pawar, Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah will share the dais at a rally being organised by Indian National Lok Dal in Haryana's Fatehabad on Sunday.

Hockey World Cup: India maul Japan in classification match

Hockey World Cup: India maul Japan in classification match

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

India will play South Africa in the ninth to 12th place match on Saturday.

Police file 2 FIRs against JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh

Police file 2 FIRs against JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The FIR in question relates to an incident in which JNU administration alleged students agitating over the hike in hostel fees had "ransacked" the server room and "intimidated" technical staff in an attempt to hamper semester registration process.

The Kashmir Files Review

The Kashmir Files Review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The Kashmir Files is not an easy film to watch. It makes you realise that if we are alive today, it's a privilege and not something that should be taken for granted, observes Joginder Tuteja.

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 gangster thrillers on OTT for those who have the stomach for gaalis and gore.

Delhi roads turn into rivers, throw traffic out of gear

Delhi roads turn into rivers, throw traffic out of gear

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The visuals on social media also showed huge traffic on the National Highway-24 and Sarai Kale Khan where vehicles were crawling. Water from the overflowing Yamuna river reached ITO, a key route to commute from east Delhi to central Delhi and Connaught Place.

At Babita Phogat's baby shower

At Babita Phogat's baby shower

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Babita shared photos from the godh bharai and wrote, 'Unexpected surprises from family and friends love u for what all u have done for me and Vivek. We both cherished every single moment of it.'

'The Kashmir Files' depicts true history of Kashmir Valley: Gadkari

'The Kashmir Files' depicts true history of Kashmir Valley: Gadkari

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Speaking on the occasion, Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, said the history of Kashmiri Pandits have a great and rich history.

Delhi govt transfers 12 IAS officers after raid on Sisodia

Delhi govt transfers 12 IAS officers after raid on Sisodia

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Those transferred include special secretary of health and family welfare Udit Prakash Rai, a 2007 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Glacier burst: How a phone call saved lives

Glacier burst: How a phone call saved lives

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

This is also the base of the ITBP's Battalion No. 1, tasked with guarding the Line of Actual Control with China that runs along the state.

When Ram Came To Bollywood

When Ram Came To Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Bollywood movies have a soft corner for Dil and Pyaar. But its Ram love is no less prolific.

20 ITBP men get bravery medals for fighting Chinese

20 ITBP men get bravery medals for fighting Chinese

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Twenty personnel of the India-China LAC guarding Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force have been awarded gallantry medals for displaying bravery during standoff and clashes between militaries of the two countries in the eastern Ladakh region last year.

Hockey World Cup: India seek better show from strikers in must-win match vs NZ

Hockey World Cup: India seek better show from strikers in must-win match vs NZ

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

India would look to address their attacking woes against a plucky New Zealand for a place in the last-eight stage of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

IAF crash: Rajnath tells Parl what happened, says probe underway

IAF crash: Rajnath tells Parl what happened, says probe underway

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Singh said in a statement in the Lok Sabha that all efforts were being made to save IAF Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor of the crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, who was on life support at the military hospital in Wellington.

Why Theaterisation Of Armed Forces Is Important

Why Theaterisation Of Armed Forces Is Important

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

As India progresses towards formulating its own model of theaterisation, the public must get involved in the debate because in the end, it affects the well-being of the entire nation, asserts Biswajit Dasgupta.

Did Jaya IGNORE Kangana?

Did Jaya IGNORE Kangana?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Anupam Kher hosted a special screening of his new film Uunchai, also starring Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Parineeti Chopra, Neena Gupta and Sarika.

SHOCKING: Upper caste men thrash Dalits, urinate in mouths

SHOCKING: Upper caste men thrash Dalits, urinate in mouths

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The Dalits were accused of stealing a bike.

Bribery case: Bansal's nephew, 4 others remanded in custody

Bribery case: Bansal's nephew, 4 others remanded in custody

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Five accused, including Railway Minister P K Bansal's nephew and suspended member (staff) in the railway board, were on Thursday remanded in judicial custody till May 20 by a Delhi court in connection with the Rs 10 crore railway bribery case.

India Has A New CDS!

India Has A New CDS!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

As CDS, General Chauhan's primary task will be to implement the theaterisation model to bring in tri-services synergy by rolling out integrated military commands.

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Modi said different laws related to Hindus, Christians and Parsis and the Special Marriage Act 1954 has determined minimum marriage age of 18 years for a woman and 21 years for man but the Muslim Personal Law holds marriage of a girl legal after she has attained puberty.

First look: Akshay Kumar's Airlift

First look: Akshay Kumar's Airlift

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

A look at the top tweet from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Who Can Forget This Day 50 Years Ago?

Who Can Forget This Day 50 Years Ago?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

December 16, 1971. A Day Never To Be Forgotten.

Go First bankruptcy: IndiGo, SpiceJet good momentum plays, say analysts

Go First bankruptcy: IndiGo, SpiceJet good momentum plays, say analysts

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Wadia Group-owned Go First Airways' (Go First) insolvency plea could trigger a 'momentum rally' in shares of rival airlines, Interglobe Aviation (parent company of IndiGo) and SpiceJet, as they look to gain bankrupt airline's market share, said analysts. On the bourses, shares of InterGlobe Aviation hit a 52-week high of Rs 2,235.95, surging 8 per cent on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade, before settling 4.5 per cent higher at Rs 2,164 apiece. Those of SpiceJet and Jet Airways, meanwhile, rallied up to 6 per cent in the intra-day trade, and ended 1 per cent and 5 per cent higher, respectively, following the development, which was announced post market hours on Tuesday.

Gen Naravane takes charge as chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee

Gen Naravane takes charge as chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

General Naravane has been given charge as the chairman of the committee as he is the senior-most among the three service chiefs.

Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz slams ton as Mumbai qualify for knockouts

Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz slams ton as Mumbai qualify for knockouts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Wednesday

Morgan Stanley: 'We are overweight on Indian equities'

Morgan Stanley: 'We are overweight on Indian equities'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

In a bull-case scenario it sees the Sensex at 61,000 levels, while it's bear case scenario pegs the Sensex at 41,000 levels by December 2021.

Dalit student thrashing: Warrant against school principal

Dalit student thrashing: Warrant against school principal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

School principal suspended, vice-principal and 14 other teachers transferred after a video emerged of a boy being thrashed by other schoolboys.