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6 dead as earthquake jolts Nepal, tremors felt across north India

6 dead as earthquake jolts Nepal, tremors felt across north India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Th epicentre of the 6.3-magnitude earthquake, which struck at 1.57 am, was in Nepal, about 90 km east-southeast of Pithoragarh

Hundreds mourns champion kickboxer killed fighting Russian troops

Hundreds mourns champion kickboxer killed fighting Russian troops

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Ukrainian city of Ivano-Frankivsk mourned four-time world kickboxing champion after he was killed in action fighting Russian troops.

CERC rejects REL's plea for licence

CERC rejects REL's plea for licence

Rediff.com30 Jul 2005

In a major blow to Reliance Energy's plans to expand its business in power sector, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has rejected the application of the Anil Ambani-controlled company for a transmission licence.

Medicine Shoppe plans to add 500 drug stores

Medicine Shoppe plans to add 500 drug stores

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

Medicine Shoppe India, the Indian arm of the largest pharmacy chain Medicine Shoppe International, owned by the US-based drug trading major Cardinal Health, is planning to add about 500 medical stores in India within two to three years.

Gen Next hopes to come good in UP polls in stalwarts' absence

Gen Next hopes to come good in UP polls in stalwarts' absence

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

With several political stalwarts of Uttar Pradesh no longer on the scene, it will be keenly watched how their children lead at the hustings this time without their formidable presence.

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The Taliban government in Afghanistan is not going anywhere. That being the case, why is the hesitation to establish formal diplomatic relations with the Taliban? asks Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (Retd).

El Nino possibility: Experts say no pressing panic button yet

El Nino possibility: Experts say no pressing panic button yet

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Officials in the weather department said the monsoon is expected to be below normal because of the El-Nino effect.

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'But unlike Bond who killed an individual, Israel is killing a nation.'

Tatas, Reliance in fray for first pvt power lines

Tatas, Reliance in fray for first pvt power lines

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Tatas, Essar, Reliance Energy and L&T are among the dozen companies in race to build India's first fully independent private power transmission lines in Gujarat and Maharashtra at an estimated investment of Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion).

India pushes China for early disengagement in Demchok, Despsang Plains

India pushes China for early disengagement in Demchok, Despsang Plains

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

India on Monday pressed for early disengagement of troops in remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh during a fresh round of high-level military talks with China, people familiar with the matter said.

Australia's Morris wants to 'intimidate' India with pace

Australia's Morris wants to 'intimidate' India with pace

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Australia pacer Lance Morris, the leading wicket-taker in the Australian Sheffield Shield this season, believes he has the 'best chance' to make his debut in the opening Test against India.

Groundwater pumping tilting Earth's spin, may impact climate: Study

Groundwater pumping tilting Earth's spin, may impact climate: Study

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Scientists have previously estimated humans pumped 2,150 gigatons of groundwater, equivalent to more than 6 millimetres of sea level rise, from 1993 to 2010. However, validating that estimate is difficult.

Air India's 3 more flights bring back 688 Indians from Ukraine

Air India's 3 more flights bring back 688 Indians from Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Indian evacuation flights are operating out of Bucharest and Budapest. The government is not charging the rescued citizens for the evacuation flights.

India's IT sector to touch $87 billion by 2008

India's IT sector to touch $87 billion by 2008

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

India has the world's largest treasure-trove of skilled manpower and is on the way to become a global IT powerhouse.

Tatas plan power plant in Bangladesh

Tatas plan power plant in Bangladesh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

200 Yo China outlets in India soon

200 Yo China outlets in India soon

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

Moods Hospitality Ltd, which runs the Chinese fast food chain Yo China, plans to invest Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) by 2010-11 to open 200 more outlets across the country.

'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

'He only promotes those leaders who will never show any resistance to him in future.'

Transmission lines:REL to get Power Grid contract

Transmission lines:REL to get Power Grid contract

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Reliance Energy Limited has outbid seven other companies, including Tata Power and GMR, to emerge as the top contender for building India's first fully independent private power transmission lines.

Mumbai blasts: 2 more booked under MCOCA

Mumbai blasts: 2 more booked under MCOCA

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Two more suspects in the July 11 serial train blasts in Mumbai were on Thursday booked under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act.

Onboard INS Vikrant, Rajnath talks of Chinese threat

Onboard INS Vikrant, Rajnath talks of Chinese threat

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

In a projection of India's growing maritime prowess, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday addressed the top naval commanders onboard the country's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in the Arabian Sea and witnessed a mega wargame, amid China's increasing military posturing in the Indian Ocean region.

Power losses rise despite huge spends

Power losses rise despite huge spends

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Countrywide AT&C losses have increased to 34.54 per cent in 2005-06 from 34.33 per cent in 2004-05, mainly due to an increase in AT&C losses in the western region from 34.58 per cent to 36.88 per cent.

Chinese Premier Li faces tough time at G20 Summit as India steals the show

Chinese Premier Li faces tough time at G20 Summit as India steals the show

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Li also had a difficult meeting with some of the Western leaders on the sidelines, especially Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who has signalled Italy's resolve to quit China's famed Belt and Road Initiative for its failure to bring the expected results to Rome.

Air Deccan to increase flights

Air Deccan to increase flights

Rediff.com16 Apr 2004

Massive US offensive in Iraq

Massive US offensive in Iraq

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Asia's 1st woman loco pilot runs Vande Bharat Express

Asia's 1st woman loco pilot runs Vande Bharat Express

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Surekha Yadav piloted the semi-high speed train between Solapur station and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai on Monday.

'BJP Has Several Big Ideas For 2024 Election'

'BJP Has Several Big Ideas For 2024 Election'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'The allegations of government involvement in targeted assassinations abroad are likely to help, not hurt, the ruling party.' 'True or false, they convey a sense of muscularity and, in some quarters, are celebrated as a harbinger of 'great power' status.'

Downpour inundates parts of Mumbai, normal life hit, IMD predicts more

Downpour inundates parts of Mumbai, normal life hit, IMD predicts more

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Mumbai and its adjoining areas were lashed by heavy showers on Tuesday, causing water-logging at a number of places, including railway tracks, which slowed the movement of trains and vehicles on roads.

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.' 'They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed from across the LoC.'

Light rains bring respite from scorching heat in North India

Light rains bring respite from scorching heat in North India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The weather department has said that the skies are expected to be partly cloudy for the next few days in Delhi.

China appoints new PLA commander for India border

China appoints new PLA commander for India border

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Gen Wang is the fourth commander to head the Western Theatre Command after the eastern Ladakh standoff began in May last year.

India to press for early disengagement in talks with China

India to press for early disengagement in talks with China

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

India is set to press for early disengagement of troops from the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh at a fresh round of high-level military talks with China on August 14, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

UAE: Hurt Indian worker seeks higher compensation

UAE: Hurt Indian worker seeks higher compensation

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

Forty-year-old Ramjan Ali, a mason, met with an accident in April 2004 while working at a construction site near Jabel Dhana in Abu Dhabi's western region.

Monsoon may still spell drought

Monsoon may still spell drought

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

China slams Quad meet, says talks should contribute to mutual trust, peace

China slams Quad meet, says talks should contribute to mutual trust, peace

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China believes that state-to-state interactions should be in line with the trend of the time which is peace and development rather than exclusivity.

Trade caught in port logjam

Trade caught in port logjam

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

Russia welcomes India's 'independent' stand on Ukraine crisis

Russia welcomes India's 'independent' stand on Ukraine crisis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

'The Indian activities at the UN are fully reflecting the merit of our special and privileged strategic partnership'

Heavy rains return to Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Heavy rains return to Mumbai; rail, road, air traffic hit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The suburban areas received around 20 mm rainfall in just three hours starting 8.30 am, an official at the India Meteorological Department's centre in Mumbai said.

Is it a good time to buy shares?

Is it a good time to buy shares?

Rediff.com22 May 2006

The markets hitting the lower circuit on Monday has come as a boon to investors to grab shares, say analysts.