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Bommai's election-year budget targets temples, women and youth

Bommai's election-year budget targets temples, women and youth

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in poll-bound Karnataka on Friday sought to woo farmers, women and younger generation with a slew of welfare measures in its last budget in the current term, also earmarking Rs 1000 crore towards development and renovation of various temples and maths in the state.

Pathankot: NSG martyr Lt Col Niranjan's mortal remains brought to Bengaluru

Pathankot: NSG martyr Lt Col Niranjan's mortal remains brought to Bengaluru

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

His body will be taken to his native village in Kerala's Palakkad district later in the day for cremation.

Suspended Cong MLA Baig released after SIT questioning

Suspended Cong MLA Baig released after SIT questioning

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Baig, the MLA from Shivajinagar, was suspended from the Congress for his alleged anti-party activities as he had rebelled against the party leaders.

Aditya L1 unique mission, study of solar quakes must, says IIA scientist

Aditya L1 unique mission, study of solar quakes must, says IIA scientist

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

In this process, millions and millions of tons of solar materials are thrown into the interplanetary space, he said, adding these CMEs can travel at a speed of approximately 3,000 km per second.

Booking flight tickets? Aadhar, PAN or passport a must

Booking flight tickets? Aadhar, PAN or passport a must

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

This is part of the initiatives that the ministry is undertaking to use technology in order to make airport check-in seamless and formation of a no-fly list.

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Z+ security cover of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel has been extended to Khan and Raj Bhavan, his office said in a post on 'X'.

Expect flight delays as winter schedule kicks in

Expect flight delays as winter schedule kicks in

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The issue of fog and low visibility primarily impacts airports in northern India and Bengaluru.

'Human error' behind 2013 AI Dreamliner scare: DGCA

'Human error' behind 2013 AI Dreamliner scare: DGCA

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Aviation regulator DGCA has found "human error" among others as the cause of an incident at the Bengaluru airport two years ago involving an Air India Dreamliner plane, in which the aircraft's fuselage panel had fallen off at runway during landing.

UDAN bids for 43 airports despite airlines opposing levy

UDAN bids for 43 airports despite airlines opposing levy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

According to sources in the aviation ministry, only State-owned Air India and private carrier AirAsia India have agreed to pay the surcharge.

Rahul meets Kharge as Karnataka CM dilemma deepens

Rahul meets Kharge as Karnataka CM dilemma deepens

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Gandhi drove to Kharge's residence and held a closed-door meeting with the Congress chief.

'We just saved a child's life!'

'We just saved a child's life!'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

'After 11 years of medical education, training in various hospitals, giving various competitive exams and finally, if you're able to save a child's life at 20,000 feet above the ground, in the air, with limited resources, that is like an unbelievable feeling.'

Opposition leaders gather to give final shape to joint front

Opposition leaders gather to give final shape to joint front

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Top leaders of 26 opposition parties were arriving in Bengaluru on Monday for a two-day brainstorming session with a call for unity and are expected to chalk out their joint programme aimed at defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

CBI gets govt nod to prosecute Aakar Patel for FCRA violations

CBI gets govt nod to prosecute Aakar Patel for FCRA violations

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The CBI had sought the sanction of the government to prosecute the international human rights organisation because of mandatory clause of Section 40 of the FCRA.

SC grants protection from arrest to Youth Cong chief Srinivas in harassment case

SC grants protection from arrest to Youth Cong chief Srinivas in harassment case

Rediff.com17 May 2023

On May 5, the Gauhati high court had rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Srinivas in a case lodged by expelled chief of Assam Youth Congress Angkita Dutta, accusing him of causing mental agony to her.

Inside India's 1st AC railway terminal

Inside India's 1st AC railway terminal

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

State-of-the-art passenger amenities are being provided to make journey a pleasant experience.

The CHAMPIONS have arrived!

The CHAMPIONS have arrived!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

India's champion athletes returned to a rousing reception when they landed home on Tuesday after their spectacular showing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Woman held at B'luru airport for smuggling 31,000 memory cards

Woman held at B'luru airport for smuggling 31,000 memory cards

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

A woman passenger was on Thursday arrested at the airport in Bengaluru for allegedly smuggling in more than 31,000 memory cards worth Rs 64 lakh from Hong Kong by hiding them in her stockings, a top customs official said.

Collision between India-bound planes averted in Dubai

Collision between India-bound planes averted in Dubai

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The planes had come on the same runway during take-off from the airport. The DGCA has asked UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to share its investigation report on this incident.

Sarfaraz skips practice at Eden Gardens: Here's why

Sarfaraz skips practice at Eden Gardens: Here's why

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Sarfaraz Khan missed training session at the Eden Gardens and is set to miss the upcoming Irani Cup after sustaining an injury at the Delhi Capitals camp.

Is Khushi Kapoor getting ready for B'wood?

Is Khushi Kapoor getting ready for B'wood?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Where are Kubbra Sait and Pooja Hegde headed?

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Dogfight In The Skies For International Routes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

West Asian carriers are up against Air India and IndiGo in the battle for seats on lucrative international routes.

Asian U-20 C'ship-bound athletes' equipment stuck in Delhi

Asian U-20 C'ship-bound athletes' equipment stuck in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The AFI official said that Air India refused to carry three poles measuring 5m each to be used by the two athletes, on the ground of some "technical issues" concerning prescribed length of the items.

8 more Omicron cases in Maha, 4 in Delhi; country's tally rises to 61

8 more Omicron cases in Maha, 4 in Delhi; country's tally rises to 61

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Eight new cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus were reported in Maharashtra -- seven of them in Mumbai -- and none of the patients had a history of international travel, the state health department said on Tuesday.

Naveen's body to arrive from Ukraine on March 21

Naveen's body to arrive from Ukraine on March 21

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

The Karnataka government on Saturday said the mortal remains of a medical student from the state, who was killed in Russian shelling in war-torn Ukraine, is expected to reach the airport in Bengaluru early on March 21, and all the documentations required for transportation have been completed.

Modi reveals reason behind naming millets as 'Sri Anna'

Modi reveals reason behind naming millets as 'Sri Anna'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'Sri Anna' means the best among all the food grains," Modi said.

'We are exploring setting up an aerotropolis'

'We are exploring setting up an aerotropolis'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'We would like to develop Andhra Pradesh into a logistics hub not only for India, but also for South Asia.'

Govt action clampdown on the freedom of movement: Greenpeace

Govt action clampdown on the freedom of movement: Greenpeace

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Greenpeace on Tuesday shot off a letter to the government protesting the denial of entry to one of its officials last week and called the action a "clampdown on the freedom of movement" which is "entirely arbitrary and lacking basis in law".

Airlines ground last-minute fare discounts

Airlines ground last-minute fare discounts

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Prices of tickets booked three days prior have soared 70% over last summer's fares

How Young Doctors Fought For A Child's Life Mid-Air

How Young Doctors Fought For A Child's Life Mid-Air

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The child's mom continued to sob and pray. The Vistara staff was valiantly standing by offering as much assistance as they were capable of.

Cyclone Vardah slams into TN; 4 dead, Chennai airport shut

Cyclone Vardah slams into TN; 4 dead, Chennai airport shut

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

State government announced ex gratia for kin of those who lost lives.

Why expansion of Infy's 2nd Bengaluru campus will be delayed

Why expansion of Infy's 2nd Bengaluru campus will be delayed

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Infosys is developing three more projects at Electronics City.

Air passenger traffic nearly doubled to 1.25 cr in Jan

Air passenger traffic nearly doubled to 1.25 cr in Jan

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

India's domestic air passenger traffic nearly doubled to 1.25 crore in January compared to 64.08 lakh recorded in the year-ago period, according to official data released on Monday. In January, IndiGo saw its domestic market share decline for the fifth consecutive month at 54.6 per cent. It carried 68.47 lakh passengers last month.

Why BJP In Karnataka Is Not In Good Health

Why BJP In Karnataka Is Not In Good Health

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'There is a conscious move by the BJP to distance itself from the current state leadership.'

'Let's integrate our rail, airport infrastructure'

'Let's integrate our rail, airport infrastructure'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

India as a large country should have inter-modal connectivity, which will help us make travel easier, safer and seamless. That is how you will also gain. You will gain more money, make more revenues, says Praful Patel.

How I Returned From Ukraine

How I Returned From Ukraine

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'I have no idea what's in store for us.' 'I am in touch with my friends who are still stuck there.'

YC chief Srinivas appears before police in sexual harassment case

YC chief Srinivas appears before police in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Srinivas was accompanied by his lawyer and Assam Congress leaders, including MLAs Rakibul Hussain and Rekibuddin Ahmed.

Yediyurappa's life will inspire us: Modi on K'taka ex-CM's 80th birthday

Yediyurappa's life will inspire us: Modi on K'taka ex-CM's 80th birthday

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Modi's gestures have fuelled speculations that the BJP wants to bring Yediyurappa into the centre-stage of its campaign plank leveraging his mass appeal for the Assembly elections, due by May.

Some foreign returnees untraceable in Vizag amid Omicron fears

Some foreign returnees untraceable in Vizag amid Omicron fears

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

"Protocol is very clear. Once any international traveller test positive, apart from following the routine protocol of containment and treatment, we are sending their samples to genome sequencing," said Mallikarjuna.

'Tipu would have enjoyed status of Shivaji if he was Hindu,' says Karnad

'Tipu would have enjoyed status of Shivaji if he was Hindu,' says Karnad

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad on Tuesday said 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan would have enjoyed the same status as of Maratha king Chhatrapathi Shivaji, if he was a Hindu and not a Muslim.

Kajal Aggarwal goes on a lunch date

Kajal Aggarwal goes on a lunch date

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar glimpsed over the weekend.