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India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The first COVID-19 vaccine shots in India were given on Saturday to nearly two lakh frontline healthcare and sanitary workers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the world's largest inoculation drive against the pandemic that has caused 1,52,093 deaths and upended millions of lives in the country.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Rajasthan rebel MLA writes to Shah: 'Sack Raje in public interest'

Rajasthan rebel MLA writes to Shah: 'Sack Raje in public interest'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Sanganer MLA alleged Raje was "misusing" her political power for "personal gains" and that the state government is a group of those who "extort" money.

Alert: Management Accountancy Exams

Alert: Management Accountancy Exams

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India invites applications for Management Accountancy Course (MAC Part-I) and Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) Examinations.

Cold wave disrupts normal life in Rajasthan

Cold wave disrupts normal life in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

\nThe hill resort of Mount Abu recorded 0º Celsius on Sunday night. Pilani was at 4ºC, followed by Jaipur at 5ºC.

PHOTOS: Unabated cold wave grips north India

PHOTOS: Unabated cold wave grips north India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Delhi is likely to record its second-coldest December since 1901 as temperatures are predicted to drop further.

Alert: Chartered Accountancy Exams

Alert: Chartered Accountancy Exams

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

Applications are invited for the Professional Education-I, Professional Education-II and Final Examinations to be held on November 1.

Adlabs plans 45 radio stations

Adlabs plans 45 radio stations

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

The company plans to enter new markets like Jammu, Srinagar, Aligarh and Bikaner

The world lights up for Diwali

The world lights up for Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

It's time for colours, lights and celebrations - Diwali is here! In these photos, see celebrations from Gujarat to London to Colombo.

1 dead as heatwave rages unabated

1 dead as heatwave rages unabated

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

The IMD said heatwave conditions are likely to continue over the northern plains, and central and southern parts of the country for two more days and abate gradually.

Do you know how many forts are hidden in Mumbai?

Do you know how many forts are hidden in Mumbai?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The rising popularity of Heritage Walks is uncovering forgotten historic sites all over India.

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Rediff.com24 May 2019

As many as 48 ministers of National Democratic Allaince government were in the fray in the general elections.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Venezuela, India plan oil exploration

Venezuela, India plan oil exploration

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

Venezuela and India would start a pilot project on heavy oil exploration in Rajasthan in August, Centre said on Tuesday.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Sandeep Acharya is Indian Idol 2

Sandeep Acharya is Indian Idol 2

Rediff.com23 Apr 2006

Rajasthan just opened a cow-urine refinery

Rajasthan just opened a cow-urine refinery

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The refinery, set up at Pathmera Gaushala, will reportedly prepare cow-urine extract for use in the formulation of various products

Priyanka gets cracking after debut in UP as Cong gen secy

Priyanka gets cracking after debut in UP as Cong gen secy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The party office in Lucknow buzzed with activity as enthusiastic Congress workers gathered outside the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee building, even before she returned from an overnight stay in Jaipur.

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

These candidates await their fate in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Here are some of the big political leaders' who await their fate on Monday.

COVID-19 in India: Nobody is really in control

COVID-19 in India: Nobody is really in control

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

When BJP leaders, including Mr Modi's number two, Amit Shah, use the pandemic to launch an assault on state governments run by opposition parties, or to topple them, they are exploiting a grave crisis in cynical political self-interest, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Malaysia to revamp 20 railway stations in tier II cities

Malaysia to revamp 20 railway stations in tier II cities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Aimed at attracting nearly Rs 1 lakh crore private investment, the station redevelopment project envisages infrastructure revamp at platforms and circulating areas.

RBI Governor faces contempt rap

RBI Governor faces contempt rap

Rediff.com24 May 2005

The Rajasthan high court has issued contempt notices to Reserve Bank of India Governor Y V Reddy and three State Bank of India officials for failing to comply with a court order.

A new palace-on-wheels by Dec

A new palace-on-wheels by Dec

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

Meet India's centenarian WWII hero

Meet India's centenarian WWII hero

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

During the World War, Singh fought alongside the Allied Forces in North West Frontier province, Eritrea, Abyssinia (now Ethiopia), Libya, Egypt and Italy.

Rajasthan polls: Pak Hindu migrants withdraw decision to opt for NOTA

Rajasthan polls: Pak Hindu migrants withdraw decision to opt for NOTA

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

The Hindus who migrated from Pakistan and settled in Rajasthan who had earlier decided to boycott the assembly cast their vote on Sunday. They had vowed to use the 'none of the above' option, introduced for the first time in Rajasthan this election season, but later changed their mind.

Cyclone Hudhud's fallout brings unusual rains in Rajasthan

Cyclone Hudhud's fallout brings unusual rains in Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Fallout of cyclone Hudhud which caused havoc in Andhra Pradesh has brought unusual rains in Rajasthan causing the night temperature to dip by one to three degree in areas across the state, the MET department has said.

Spanish couple renew vows in Marwari style

Spanish couple renew vows in Marwari style

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

They were celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary.

Ganguly to lead East Zone

Ganguly to lead East Zone

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

The Indian captain will lead a 15-member East Zone team for the Duleep Trophy match against North Zone.

Gehlot, Raje, Chandrabhan file nominations for Raj polls

Gehlot, Raje, Chandrabhan file nominations for Raj polls

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, state Bharatiya Janata Party chief Vasundhara Raje and Pradesh Congress Committee president Chandrabhan were among 861 candidates who filed their nomination papers for the Assembly elections on Monday.

Dharam petition with home ministry

Dharam petition with home ministry

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

Presidential secretariat seeks appropriate action on the issue

'Delhi Crime won top Emmy, but people know me from Mirzapur'

'Delhi Crime won top Emmy, but people know me from Mirzapur'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'My chowkidar and the paanwala near my house have seen Mirzapur.' 'They may have missed Delhi Crime but they have seen Mirzapur.' ''Delhi Crime won Emmy, people know me from Mirzapur'Sometimes I feel I have done so much work, why do people know me only by this role?'

Ajit Singh asks secular forces to come together

Ajit Singh asks secular forces to come together

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Launching a scathing attack on Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Union minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal president Ajit Singh has called for unity among secular forces to prevent communal elements from gaining an upper hand in the Lok Sabha elections.

REWIND: India in the past week

REWIND: India in the past week

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

We bring to you some of the best pictures from across the nation in the last one week.

Income tax dues can be paid at RBI offices, 29 banks

Income tax dues can be paid at RBI offices, 29 banks

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

The Reserve Bank has asked the public to pay their income tax dues well in advance so as to avoid standing in long queues and stated that 29 agency banks are also authorised to accept such payments.

Anuj says bye to Indian Idol 2

Anuj says bye to Indian Idol 2

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

21 dead as UP hit by thunderstorm, rain; rest of North reels under heat

21 dead as UP hit by thunderstorm, rain; rest of North reels under heat

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Rain and thunderstorm wrecked havoc in several parts of Uttar Pradesh leaving at least 21 dead

Road construction companies go hi-tech; plan to use robotic flagmen

Road construction companies go hi-tech; plan to use robotic flagmen

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The use of such robots can not only save lives but can also help road construction companies cut down on labour costs.

Chakravarthy, Prasad share lead

Chakravarthy, Prasad share lead

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

The two players remain in joint lead after the seventh round of the 27th Asian Junior Chess championship.