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Transporters' stir pushes bhindi price to over Rs 100/kg

Transporters' stir pushes bhindi price to over Rs 100/kg

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

While okra was being sold for Rs 100-120 a kg and cauliflower for Rs 120-140 a kg in Mumbai and its suburbs, all other vegetable prices have increased by almost 100 per cent since July 20.

Patel row: Uneasy calm in violence-hit Gujarat, toll rises to 10

Patel row: Uneasy calm in violence-hit Gujarat, toll rises to 10

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Curfew has been lifted from Surat city after no untoward incident was reported from there since Wednesday night.

Punjab attack eerily similar to Jammu attacks: Omar Abdullah

Punjab attack eerily similar to Jammu attacks: Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

"The timing of the attack, methodology and location are all eerily similar to attacks in the border belt of Jammu," said Abdullah.

Bindra on how India can emerge as a sporting nation

Bindra on how India can emerge as a sporting nation

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

The Indian shooters fired a blank at the Rio 2016 Olympics with Abhinav Bindra missing the medal by a whisker but the 2008 Beijing Olympic champion said he has high hopes for Tokyo.

Dreaded terrorist Malik Ishaq released by Pakistan govt

Dreaded terrorist Malik Ishaq released by Pakistan govt

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Malik Ishaq, dreaded chief of banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi that has carried out attacks on minority Shias and the mastermind of the assault on the Sri Lankan cricket team in 2009, has been released after 3 years in jail with the Pakistan government not seeking an extension of his detention.

Elevation to No 1 completes Pakistan's return from isolation

Elevation to No 1 completes Pakistan's return from isolation

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Pakistan have long been regarded as a talented yet inconsistent side, but through a combination of sheer hard work, application and a little help from some inclement Caribbean weather, the South Asian side sit atop the test rankings for a first time.

After massive protests and rail blockades, Maharashtra bandh called off

After massive protests and rail blockades, Maharashtra bandh called off

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The shutdown generated tension in Mumbai and a number of towns and cities across Maharashtra.

The Pakistan Problem: The Long Term Option

The Pakistan Problem: The Long Term Option

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

'The best course for India is to wait out the implosion that is bound to take place in Pakistan sooner than later.' 'We have to ensure that the fallings debris from a collapsing State does not damage us,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'If everyone wore a face mask, this thing will be gone tomorrow!'

'If everyone wore a face mask, this thing will be gone tomorrow!'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The majority of the spread is by people coughing, or sneezing or talking loudly, in a very short distance, two metres from one another, and a mask will prevent that sort of transmission.'

'Government doesn't care about Hindus at all'

'Government doesn't care about Hindus at all'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'The NRC is thoroughly anti-poor and the CAA is thoroughly anti-Muslim.' 'And these two deadly combinations are going to hit us like how demonetisation and GST has hit the entire nation.'

Violence, arson in Tamil Nadu following Jayalalithaa's conviction

Violence, arson in Tamil Nadu following Jayalalithaa's conviction

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Violence broke out in several parts of Tamil Nadu today after Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was convicted in a graft case with angry All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supporters indulging in stone pelting and arson and forcing closure of shops.

The Women in Rajinikanth's Life

The Women in Rajinikanth's Life

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

A peek into the superstar's life.

Protests erupt across India over citizenship law

Protests erupt across India over citizenship law

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Several protests -- some peaceful, some violent -- erupted across India on Monday against the police crackdown in Jamia Millia Islamia and the controversial citizenship law as students and political leaders took to the streets, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi called these protests "deeply distressing" and appealed for peace.

'Udhampur attack terrorists backed by ISI'

'Udhampur attack terrorists backed by ISI'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday claimed that terrorists involved in Wednesday's Udhampur attack on a BSF convoy were trained 'fidayeens' and backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence.

Activists hoist 'Vidarbha flag' in Nagpur to intensify movement

Activists hoist 'Vidarbha flag' in Nagpur to intensify movement

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Similar flags were also unfurled at about 24 other places across the Vidarbha region.

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

10 central trade unions have called a nationwide shutdown against 'anti-worker policies' of the central government. Apart from being successful in Bengal, Kerala and NE states, the bandh has also got support from Cong leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

What has not changed in a decade is the character of Rizwan Khan. He is complex, multi-dimensional and lovable. In fact, his character continues to grow on you, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Starc likely to miss rest of Adelaide Test

Starc likely to miss rest of Adelaide Test

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Scans reveal early stage stress fracture in Starc's right foot after he was forced from field for treatment

'If fighting stops in Afghanistan, Kashmir could become ground zero for terror groups'

'If fighting stops in Afghanistan, Kashmir could become ground zero for terror groups'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'A resurgent Jaish could be a reflection of the Pakistani security establishment's view that with the region moving ever closer to a post-US Afghanistan, it is time to redirect attention to Kashmir.'

'This is Modi's biggest political challenge'

'This is Modi's biggest political challenge'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'They don't have a political strategy so they are going to try to deal with it purely as a law and order problem.' 'They will try to use the same strategy they have repeatedly used since 2014 in Kashmir.' 'Mr Modi has landed in a situation where he faces the possible prospect of not only being unable to Indianise Kashmir, but his actions may end up making the rest of India a virtual carbon copy of Kashmir.'

SP feud worsens: Akhilesh announces rath yatra, may skip party's silver jubilee

SP feud worsens: Akhilesh announces rath yatra, may skip party's silver jubilee

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

In a letter to his father and party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, the chief minister declared his intention to commence his yatra, which was put off last month after the open turf war with his uncle Shivpal Yadav.

2 gunmen shot dead at Prophet cartoon event in Texas

2 gunmen shot dead at Prophet cartoon event in Texas

Rediff.com4 May 2015

About 200 people were inside the conference centre at the time and were moved to the back of the building before being evacuated using school buses.

Indian goes on trial for Singapore riots

Indian goes on trial for Singapore riots

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The trial of the last Indian national out of the 25 accused from the country in the December 2013 riot case in Singapore, has begun with his defence lawyer claiming "wrongful arrest" and "racial profiling" of his client.

'Instead of talking to us, they use lathis, bullets'

'Instead of talking to us, they use lathis, bullets'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'We want to protect our history, we want to protect our people from getting overwhelmed by the influx from Bangladesh, that is why the people of Assam are out in the streets,' says former Assam chief minister and Asom Gana Parishad leader Prafulla Kumar Mahanta.

Data leak: Facebook says 5.62 lakh people potentially affected in India

Data leak: Facebook says 5.62 lakh people potentially affected in India

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that it will take years for Facebook to fix the problem.

Uri attack: A timeline of major strikes on security forces in J&K

Uri attack: A timeline of major strikes on security forces in J&K

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Here is a timeline of the major attacks that have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir since 1999 till date

'We were breathless in fear'

'We were breathless in fear'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

'Only when you see it, you will understand how bad the situation is.' 'The soil in the entire mountain range is soaked with water now and that uproots the trees.' 'It is frightening to see the way the soil drags down the trees with great force.'

I like going to temples, will continue to do so: Rahul

I like going to temples, will continue to do so: Rahul

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

He accused the BJP of creating friction between communities and 'igniting' fire and ramped up his attack on the PM.

The National Highway: The Kashmir Valley's death trap

The National Highway: The Kashmir Valley's death trap

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The Pampore attack 'has the stamp of LeT written all over it.'
'They are exactly like the so-called fidayeen of the 1999-2003 phase, when J&K witnessed a surge in suicide attacks on various important garrisons,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), who served as the General Officer Commanding 15 Corps in Kashmir.

Nadia Murad: The woman who refuses to be silenced

Nadia Murad: The woman who refuses to be silenced

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The Nobel Peace Prize winner's battle against Islamic State will go down in history.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

Ryan murder: State okays CBI probe; takes over school management

Ryan murder: State okays CBI probe; takes over school management

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

CM Manohar Lal Khattar made the announcement after meeting the family members of Pradyuman.

Football Briefs: Real suffer shock defeat, Everton's woes continue

Football Briefs: Real suffer shock defeat, Everton's woes continue

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Stats: When cricket tours ended abruptly!

Stats: When cricket tours ended abruptly!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Against the backdrop of the West Indies team's withdrawal from its tour of India, Rediff.com takes a look at instances when cricket tours have been called off midway through a series.

Sports Shorts: Bronze for Advani in long-up format at World Billiards

Sports Shorts: Bronze for Advani in long-up format at World Billiards

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Pyeongchang on track to be coldest Olympics in decades

Pyeongchang on track to be coldest Olympics in decades

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Brutally cold conditions in Pyeongchang are warping skis and forcing some athletes to toss them out after training runs, an Alpine skiing course worker told Reuters on Wednesday.

24 Indians among 27 arrested in Singapore after riots

24 Indians among 27 arrested in Singapore after riots

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Twenty-seven South Asian workers, including 24 Indians, were arrested on Monday for alleged rioting in Singapore's worst outbreak of violence in over 40 years even as the prime minister warned to use "full force of the law" against trouble-makers.

Haryana continues to be on the boil over Jat quota, toll goes up to 12

Haryana continues to be on the boil over Jat quota, toll goes up to 12

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Despite various political leaders, including Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar appealing protesting Jats to maintain calm and peace, the incidents of violence and arson continued during the night in various parts of the state, crippling the normal life in worst affected places like Rohtak, Jind, Bhiwani, Jhajjar, Sonipat, Hisar.

Save lives, fight air pollution

Save lives, fight air pollution

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Air that people breathe in Indian cities is among the worst in the world.

Jat agitation does not mean well for India

Jat agitation does not mean well for India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Unprecedented violence... Mobs determined to teach Delhi a lesson... An incompetent chief minister... Losses of over Rs 200 billion. Haryana's Jat agitation has a somber message for the nation.