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India detects 2 more Omicron Covid cases; total tally reaches 4

India detects 2 more Omicron Covid cases; total tally reaches 4

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Cases with the Omicron variant have already been detected in Karnataka and Gujarat.

The farmer who wants to oust Modi from power

The farmer who wants to oust Modi from power

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

It won't be a surprise if Raju Shetti, the first to part ways with the National Democratic Alliance, citing agrarian distress, joins hands with the Congress and becomes part of the UPA.

Bhansali's Padmavati set in Kolhapur set on fire

Bhansali's Padmavati set in Kolhapur set on fire

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Reports state that around 150 unidentified men set fire to the director's sets in Kolhapur.

Cong-NCP defectors lead to disgruntlement in BJP, Sena

Cong-NCP defectors lead to disgruntlement in BJP, Sena

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Ahead of the assembly elections, the saffron allies may be ecstatic over the swelling, but it's a double-edged sword with many older leaders wondering what they have got after putting in years of hard work, reports Radhika Ramaseshan

Uddhav meets Modi over Maratha quota, cyclone aid

Uddhav meets Modi over Maratha quota, cyclone aid

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and discussed issues related to the Maratha reservation, pending GST compensation and the proposed Metro car shed in Kanjur.

The ex-Congressman key to Congress's 2019 plans

The ex-Congressman key to Congress's 2019 plans

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Pawar may not be in the Congress and heading a rival party having a love-hate relationship with it. But still he is considered the top Congress leader from Maharashtra, reports Sunil Gatade.

'Water Express' trundles into drought-hit Latur

'Water Express' trundles into drought-hit Latur

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The train carrying five lakh litres reached the parched area after a journey of 18 hours.

Cattle hits, snags raise doubts over Vande Bharat as 'train of future'

Cattle hits, snags raise doubts over Vande Bharat as 'train of future'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Experts suggest that a revamp in the surrounding infrastructure should take care of the issues plaguing the VB-2, stressing that the lightweight nature of the trains is what allows for higher speeds, and that needless design additions may hamper the train's efficiency.

Thanks to the note ban, he's back!

Thanks to the note ban, he's back!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Demonetisation impact: Money lenders make a comeback.

204 more local train services in Mumbai from Jan 29

204 more local train services in Mumbai from Jan 29

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The addition of 204 suburban services will lead to resumption of about 95 per cent of the total 3,141 local train services, which were being operated collectively by the CR and WR before the COVID-19 outbreak

Covid surge: Railways to run 'Oxygen Express' to meet high demand

Covid surge: Railways to run 'Oxygen Express' to meet high demand

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra state governments had earlier approached the Railways Ministry to explore whether liquid medical oxygen tankers could be moved by the rail network, they said.

Seismic activities in K'taka not major ones, Deccan Plateau safe: Geologists

Seismic activities in K'taka not major ones, Deccan Plateau safe: Geologists

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

On Saturday, the quake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale in Vijayapura bordering Maharashtra, and there was another tremor of 1.8 this morning in south Karnataka.

Farmers block highways, roads during 3-hour chakka jam

Farmers block highways, roads during 3-hour chakka jam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Protesting farmers owing allegiance to different farmers' bodies blocked state and national highways at several places on Saturday, causing inconvenience to commuters.

Labs say capping RT-PCR rates is big blow to business

Labs say capping RT-PCR rates is big blow to business

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'We urge the government to have discussions with private labs on the actual cost of running a test.'

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The Hottest Videos of the Week!

Day after PFI violence, Kerala CM promises action

Day after PFI violence, Kerala CM promises action

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said the violence during the Popular Front of India (PFI)-sponsored hartal in his state was 'pre-meditated' and assured strict action against the culprits while his Assam counterpart Hemanta Biswas Sarma batted for banning the Islamist outfit, whom the National Investigation Agency (NIA) accused of encouraging youth to join terrorist groups including the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

'We will be satisfied if 29,000 farmers stop committing suicide'

'We will be satisfied if 29,000 farmers stop committing suicide'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

'All that Maharashtra can give someone whose husband has died is a piece of cloth. That was extremely tragic for me.' 'If you go back historically there is no reference to Maharashtra whereas there is complete reference to Vidarbha.'

Cyclone Tauktae: Very heavy rains likely in Konkan, Mumbai

Cyclone Tauktae: Very heavy rains likely in Konkan, Mumbai

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The very severe cyclonic storm Tauktae could cause heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places in north Konkan, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar in Maharashtra on May 17, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

'Caste, community, religion don't work in Goa'

'Caste, community, religion don't work in Goa'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'The politics of Goa is moving around a sole entity, which is land.'

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in country next week

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in country next week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Very light rains and thundershowers occurred at isolated places in Uttar Pradesh though, and a fresh warning of heavy showers was issued in Himachal Pradesh as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in several parts of the country, including the northern region, over the next six-seven days.

Maha, Guj brace for Cyclone Nisarga, 31 NDRF teams deployed

Maha, Guj brace for Cyclone Nisarga, 31 NDRF teams deployed

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The home minister held a video conference with Chief Ministers of Gujarat and Maharashtra -- Vijay Rupani and Uddhav Thackeray respectively -- and Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Praful Patel, and assured them all central help in view of the impending cyclone, an official statement said in New Delhi.

Amit Shah best finisher: Twitter reacts to Maha surprise

Amit Shah best finisher: Twitter reacts to Maha surprise

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

While some took to comparing the BJP's turnaround to oft-shocking plot lines in HBO's show 'Game of Thrones', others credited Amit Shah to be the 'best finisher' and compared him to 'Chanakya'.

Term Deposits: Banks Must Offer Higher Rates

Term Deposits: Banks Must Offer Higher Rates

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

That's the only way to convince those who have money to return to the bank fold, ditching other asset classes, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Maha water crisis: Digging of borewells below 200 ft banned

Maha water crisis: Digging of borewells below 200 ft banned

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The Maharashtra government on Tuesay banned digging of borewell below 200 feet in view of the acute water crisis in the state.

5 Recipes: Regional Flavours Of Navratri

5 Recipes: Regional Flavours Of Navratri

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Every aspect of Navratri is associated with delectable dishes that are relished across the country during these divine nine days -- from lip-smacking savouries to wholesome sweets.

Pradhan made BJP poll incharge for UP, Shekhawat in Punjab

Pradhan made BJP poll incharge for UP, Shekhawat in Punjab

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Gearing up for the upcoming state assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Partyon Wednesday named its organisational spearheads for the elections, putting Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Pralhad Joshi, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Bhupender Yadav in charge for the contest in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur respectively.

PHOTOS: 5 worst major temple tragedies in past 10 years

PHOTOS: 5 worst major temple tragedies in past 10 years

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Here's a list of the top five major temple tragedies in the past 10 years.

Hazare softens stand on Lokpal, says move ahead with the Bill

Hazare softens stand on Lokpal, says move ahead with the Bill

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Softening his stand on the Lokpal issue, Anna Hazare on Saturday suggested moving ahead with the amended Bill presented in the Rajya Sabha and said improvements in the legislation could be brought through amendments later.

PICS: Salman Khan launches Sania Mirza's autobiography

PICS: Salman Khan launches Sania Mirza's autobiography

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan launched ace tennis player Sania Mirza's autobiography 'Ace against Odds' at a function in Mumbai on Sunday. Sania, who will partner Prarthana Thombare from Maharashtra at the prestigious Olympics Games in Rio heaped praise on the latter, describing her as a very good tennis player. "I and Prarthana (Thombare) is the first pair, who has won a medal. In Asian Games we have won a women's doubles medal. But besides that, she is a young girl, and she is a good prospect for us.

Heavy rains batter Mumbai; trains, road traffic hit hard

Heavy rains batter Mumbai; trains, road traffic hit hard

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

heavy showers were likely to continue for next 48 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department.

LoC martyrs cremated with state honours

LoC martyrs cremated with state honours

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

As the pyres were being lit, thousands of villagers who had gathered shouted slogans against Pakistan and demanded tough action against the soldiers' killing.

Maha polls: NCP gives Congress a day's time to decide on seats

Maha polls: NCP gives Congress a day's time to decide on seats

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Going on the offensive, the Nationalist Congress Party on Saturday gave Congress a day to revert on the issue of seat-sharing for the October 15 assembly polls in Maharashtra, saying it will "wait a day longer".

Rlys to run more local trains in Mumbai from today

Rlys to run more local trains in Mumbai from today

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The trains will, however, only carry essential services personnel identified by the State government.

Mumbai to remain in level 3 of Covid curbs

Mumbai to remain in level 3 of Covid curbs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Mumbai will continue to be in category 3 of the Maharashtra government's five-level unlock plan that seeks to ease coronavirus-induced curbs as per infection positivity rate and oxygen bed occupancy numbers, the BMC said.

Iraq offers longer credit to Indian oil buyers

Iraq offers longer credit to Indian oil buyers

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Iraq is willing to double the credit period on crude sales to 60 days if Indian refiners buy more in 2014, the head of refineries at Hindustan Petroleum said. Iran has also sweetened the deal to expand its dwindling market share by offering free shipment and a nominal discount to Indian refiners, sources said last week.

Buses torched, stone pelted as protests continue over Maratha quota demand

Buses torched, stone pelted as protests continue over Maratha quota demand

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The man, identified as Pramod Jaising Hore, had posted a message on his Facebook page and shared a message on WhatsApp on Sunday, saying he would be ending his life in support of the reservation demand, said Mukundwadi police station's Senior Inspector Natha Jadhav.

Cyclone Tauktae: Death toll in Gujarat goes up to 79

Cyclone Tauktae: Death toll in Gujarat goes up to 79

Rediff.com21 May 2021

As many as 79 people have lost their lives in incidents related to cyclone Tauktae in different parts of Gujarat, officials said on Thursday as the authorities carried out restoration work in affected areas and launched damage assessment exercise.

Ahmedabad Doesn't Sleep. It Eats

Ahmedabad Doesn't Sleep. It Eats

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Ahmedabad is home to the strangest of cuisines and is a city of contrasts, if you look beyond the tourist places.

Bhima Koregaon case: Varavara Rao gets 6-month bail on medical grounds

Bhima Koregaon case: Varavara Rao gets 6-month bail on medical grounds

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Rao, 82, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case being probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), is currently undergoing treatment in the Mumbai-based Nanavati Hospital where he had been admitted by the Maharashtra government following the high court's intervention.

With Sania by her side, Prarthana confident of taking on the big guns

With Sania by her side, Prarthana confident of taking on the big guns

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Tennis player Prarthana Thombare, who will partner India ace Sania Mirza in the Olympics, says she is not scared of facing the big names at Rio Games as she has the World No. 1 beside her.