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3 villagers killed as MiG-21 crashes into Rajasthan home

3 villagers killed as MiG-21 crashes into Rajasthan home

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The pilot made all efforts to avert human casualties and crash-landed the plane on the outskirts of a village, Prakash said.

Are These Parliament's Formidable MPs?

Are These Parliament's Formidable MPs?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

What would Parliament be without these nine ladies?

Congress makes stunning comeback in Karnataka; BJP routed

Congress makes stunning comeback in Karnataka; BJP routed

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The Congress on Saturday made a stunning comeback in Karnataka ousting the Bharatiya Janata Party from its lone southern citadel with a comfortable majority in a morale booster win that will be key for reviving its electoral fortunes ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

India records 15,754 fresh COVID cases; 47 deaths

India records 15,754 fresh COVID cases; 47 deaths

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 3.47 per cent, and weekly at 3.90 per cent.

Is Rajasthan new hub for narco smugglers?

Is Rajasthan new hub for narco smugglers?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Did the ISI choose the Rajasthan border to smuggle narcotics after striking deals with Indian smugglers, who would send the money to various terrorist groups in Kashmir?

Rajasthan doctors end strike as govt accepts their key demands

Rajasthan doctors end strike as govt accepts their key demands

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The doctors' bodies said that the two sides reached consensus during talks with the state government agreeing to keep private hospitals that have not availed land at subsidised rates or other benefits from it outside the ambit of the proposed law.

Monsoon starts retreating; 8 states report deficient rains

Monsoon starts retreating; 8 states report deficient rains

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The south-west monsoon on Tuesday started withdrawing from parts of south-west Rajasthan and adjoining Kutch in Gujarat, with at least eight states, including rice bowl states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar reporting deficient rains. It was for the first time since 2016 that the monsoon started withdrawing in the third week of September. "Southwest monsoon has withdrawn from parts of southwest Rajasthan & adjoining Kutch today, against its normal date of withdrawal from southwest Rajasthan of September 17," the India Meteorological Department (IMD) tweeted.

Congress holds one-on-one with Rajasthan MLAs, Pilot keeps away

Congress holds one-on-one with Rajasthan MLAs, Pilot keeps away

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, who has been involved in a leadership tussle with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, skipped his interaction.

Houses made of cow dung free of atomic radiation: Gujarat judge

Houses made of cow dung free of atomic radiation: Gujarat judge

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

In his order, the judge expressed displeasure over slaughtering of cows and noted a cow is "our mother", not just an animal.

With 16,464 new cases, India's Covid tally reaches 4.40cr

With 16,464 new cases, India's Covid tally reaches 4.40cr

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,26,396 with 24 new fatalities.

Shakti-2016: Indo, French forces take on terrorists in Bikaner

Shakti-2016: Indo, French forces take on terrorists in Bikaner

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at the joint operation Shakti that focused on physical fitness, tactical drills, techniques and procedure.

Active Covid cases in country rise to 1,45,654

Active Covid cases in country rise to 1,45,654

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

India added 20,557 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,38,03,619, while the active cases increased to 1,45,654, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

India's active Covid cases cross 1 lakh mark after 122 days

India's active Covid cases cross 1 lakh mark after 122 days

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

India logged 18,000 new coronavirus infections in a single day after a gap of 130 days, taking the COVID-19 tally to 4,34,52,164, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

Covid: Active cases fall, but positivity rate above 7% after over 5 months

Covid: Active cases fall, but positivity rate above 7% after over 5 months

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

With 16,866 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,39,05,621, while the daily positivity rate crossed 7 per cent again after a gap of 168 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

Vikram Vedha's Yogita Bihani: Glam-Chic

Vikram Vedha's Yogita Bihani: Glam-Chic

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

A roundup of the Bihani Brand of Dressing.

India logs 20,038 new COVID-19 cases, 47 fatalities

India logs 20,038 new COVID-19 cases, 47 fatalities

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.44 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 4.30 per cent, according to the ministry.

PHOTOS: India gets ready for I-Day

PHOTOS: India gets ready for I-Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Here's what to expect at this year's Independence Day in different parts of the country.

Two journalists among 7 more arrested for UP exam paper leak

Two journalists among 7 more arrested for UP exam paper leak

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Seven more people, including two local journalists, were arrested on Thursday in connection with the leak of class 12 English paper of the Uttar Pradesh school board, the police said.

Mercury soars across India, highest temp reaches 44.2 deg C

Mercury soars across India, highest temp reaches 44.2 deg C

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Delhi's primary weather station, the Safdarjung Observatory, registered a maximum temperature of 40.4 degrees Celsius, four notches higher than normal.

At 17,336, India reports highest spike in daily Covid cases in 4 months

At 17,336, India reports highest spike in daily Covid cases in 4 months

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

A total 17,336 coronavirus cases were reported in a span of 24 hours, taking the total infection tally to 4,33,62,294, while the death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,24,954 with 13 new fatalities being reported, data updated by the ministry at 8 am showed.

If India Becomes Bharat...

If India Becomes Bharat...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

By changing the nation's name from India to Bharat, would this landmass overnight lose the emotional and cultural linkage that had been built over generations, centuries and millennia, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Surge in Covid cases indicates endemicity: Experts

Surge in Covid cases indicates endemicity: Experts

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'These number surges will be the outcome of emerging virus variants, loss of vaccine- or infection-acquired protective immunity in people, and environmental factors'

Like Bhumi's Carfie?

Like Bhumi's Carfie?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Koko and Arjun's movie gets a thumbs up... Bipasha has a new cause... Harshvardhan is in Goa...

BJP, AAP celebrate early Holi with poll victory

BJP, AAP celebrate early Holi with poll victory

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Here are some of the glimpses.

When armed forces performed yoga

When armed forces performed yoga

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Indian Armed Forces around the country and beyond performed yoga to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

If you give respect, you will get respect: Pilot in veiled swipe at Gehlot

If you give respect, you will get respect: Pilot in veiled swipe at Gehlot

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

In an apparent attack on Gehlot, Pilot said one's upbringing should be such that he gives respect to others, adding that respect comes back when it is given.

India records 2,527 fresh Covid cases, positivity rate at 0.56%

India records 2,527 fresh Covid cases, positivity rate at 0.56%

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The health ministry said that 5,22,149 deaths have been reported so far in the country.

India's active Covid cases rise to 83,990; 38 more succumb to virus

India's active Covid cases rise to 83,990; 38 more succumb to virus

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,941 with 38 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

PHOTOS: From Bikaner to Jaisalmer on Harley XR1200X

PHOTOS: From Bikaner to Jaisalmer on Harley XR1200X

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

TopGear took a spin on Harley's sportiest bike through Rajasthan. Here's how the beast responded to desert, rain, grime and the tar...

PHOTOS: From Bikaner to Jaisalmer on Harley XR1200X

PHOTOS: From Bikaner to Jaisalmer on Harley XR1200X

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

TopGear took a spin on Harley's sportiest bike through Rajasthan. Here's how the beast responded to desert, rain, grime and the tar...

SC frees man on death row as he was juvenile at time of crime 28 yrs ago

SC frees man on death row as he was juvenile at time of crime 28 yrs ago

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices KM Joseph, Aniruddha Bose and Hrishikesh Roy said that the court is accepting the report of the Inquiring Judge, who had inquired into the claim of juvenility of convict Narayan Chetanram Chaudhary.

Amazon readies plan for 100% dependence on renewable energy by 2025

Amazon readies plan for 100% dependence on renewable energy by 2025

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

As part of its road map to achieve 100 per cent dependence on renewable energy by 2025, Amazon on Wednesday announced its first utility-scale renewable energy projects in India - three solar farms located in Rajasthan. These include a 210-megawatt (Mw) project to be developed by India-based developer ReNew Power, a 100 Mw project to be developed by local developer Amp Energy India, and a 110 Mw project to be developed by Brookfield Renewable Partners. By the end of 2021, the company had reached 85 per cent renewable energy across its business.

India's daily Covid count, active cases continue to rise

India's daily Covid count, active cases continue to rise

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

India logged 3,377 new COVID-19 infections taking the country's total tally of cases to 4,30,72,176, while the active cases rose to 17,801, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Friday.

'Cold Wave May Continue Till Republic Day'

'Cold Wave May Continue Till Republic Day'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

'What we are seeing is some bursts of a cold wave.' 'It comes, troubles you for three-four-five-days and thereafter relaxes for another few days.' 'And then another fresh one (cold wave) comes.'

'Gehlot government is non-functional'

'Gehlot government is non-functional'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'While the farmers are reeling under a huge debt burden, crop loss due to locust attacks and erratic rainfall, the state is also facing a COVID-19 challenge.' 'In this situation, you have Congress and BJP MLAs trying to outwit each other in a game of thrones'

India logs over 12,000 new Covid cases after 3 months

India logs over 12,000 new Covid cases after 3 months

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

An increase of 4,578 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

Southwest monsoon to hit Andaman on May 15, early onset over Kerala likely

Southwest monsoon to hit Andaman on May 15, early onset over Kerala likely

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The Southwest Monsoon is set to arrive early with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands expected to receive first seasonal showers on May 15, the weather office said on Thursday.

Govt makes helmet, safety harness must for kids below 4 yrs on bike

Govt makes helmet, safety harness must for kids below 4 yrs on bike

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The road transport ministry on Wednesday notified new rules to make the use of safety harness and crash helmets mandatory for children below the age of four years on motorcycles.

Pvt centres allowed to charge up to Rs 150 above covid vaccine price

Pvt centres allowed to charge up to Rs 150 above covid vaccine price

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The centre informed that no fresh registration would be required for the precaution dose on the CoWIN.

WATCH: Dharmendra sets the stage for grandson Karan

WATCH: Dharmendra sets the stage for grandson Karan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

It was an emotional moment for Dharmendra when he introduced his grandson Karan Deol to the world.