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No safe corridor for students in Sumy despite repeated urgings: India to UN

No safe corridor for students in Sumy despite repeated urgings: India to UN

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

"We have also assisted nationals from other countries, who approached us, in their return to their respective countries. And we will remain open to doing so in the coming days."

PM hails 'nari shakti' in I-Day speech, faces Opposition questions

PM hails 'nari shakti' in I-Day speech, faces Opposition questions

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to pledge not to do anything that lowers the dignity of women, saying a mentality to insult them in speech and conduct has crept in.

The new Motor Vehicles Bill: What's it all about

The new Motor Vehicles Bill: What's it all about

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The much-needed amendments will improve road safety, facilitate citizens in their dealings with transport departments, strengthen rural transport, public transport and last-mile connectivity through automation, computerisation and online services.

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Covid, economy figure in President Murmu's maiden address to nation

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India has helped the world discover the true potential of democracy and the keyword for the country today is compassion for the downtrodden, needy and those on the margins, President Droupadi Murmu said on Sunday.

Ukraine crisis: 400 Indian students take shelter in basement

Ukraine crisis: 400 Indian students take shelter in basement

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The students, most of whom are studying in Sumy State Medical University, said they fear for their safety as gunshots can be heard outside.

Ukraine conflict: Modi speaks to Putin, calls for immediate end to violence

Ukraine conflict: Modi speaks to Putin, calls for immediate end to violence

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

During their telephonic conversation, President Putin briefed Prime Minister Modi about the recent developments regarding Ukraine, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.

Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new PM, to head most hardline govt to date

Netanyahu takes oath as Israel's new PM, to head most hardline govt to date

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Out of 120 members of the Knesset (Israeli parliament), Netanyahu has the support of 64 members

Places of worship in Maha to reopen from Monday

Places of worship in Maha to reopen from Monday

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

The chief minister said that although places of religious worship had to be shut during the pandemic, god was taking care of all devotees in the form of doctors, nurses and other health staff.

Curbs put in Srinagar to prevent Muharram processions

Curbs put in Srinagar to prevent Muharram processions

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Authorities on Sunday imposed curfew-like restrictions in parts of Srinagar to prevent members of the Shia community from taking out Muharram processions on the eighth day of the 10-day mourning period, officials said.

Mumbaikars, don't go beyond 2 km of your homes: Cops

Mumbaikars, don't go beyond 2 km of your homes: Cops

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Movement beyond 2 km is permitted only for attending office or medical emergencies.

Why Is Mohammed Zubair In Jail?

Why Is Mohammed Zubair In Jail?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

This is New India, where our heroes and heroines are vilified and jailed by a State intent on damaging its own people, asserts Aakar Patel.

India urges its nationals to leave Afghanistan on special flight

India urges its nationals to leave Afghanistan on special flight

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

It is learnt that the consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif will continue to operate through the local staff members.

No ground for banning Bajrang Dal: Facebook India

No ground for banning Bajrang Dal: Facebook India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The panel had called him on the issue of the citizens' data safety.

Imran's new national security policy puts Kashmir at core of India ties

Imran's new national security policy puts Kashmir at core of India ties

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday launched the country's first-ever national security policy, which articulates a citizen-centric framework, placing economic security at its core unlike the previous one-dimensional security policy where the focus was on the military.

Lankan Prez calls Rajapaksa to facilitate his return: Report

Lankan Prez calls Rajapaksa to facilitate his return: Report

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Rajapaksa fled the country and resigned last month in the face of a popular uprising against his government for mismanaging the island nation's economy.

Aarogya Setu IVRS launched for feature phones, landlines

Aarogya Setu IVRS launched for feature phones, landlines

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The IVRS is a toll-free service, where citizens are asked to give a missed call to the number 1921 and they will get a call back requesting for inputs regarding their health.

'Busy with Karnataka, BJP did not pay heed to Manipur'

'Busy with Karnataka, BJP did not pay heed to Manipur'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'As soon as the violence broke out, they should have stepped in and sent a message that the state is there to stop this violence.' 'Had they done it right there, the situation would not have gone out of control.'

SC to hear PILs challenging CAA on Monday

SC to hear PILs challenging CAA on Monday

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice U U Lalit is scheduled to hear the petitions challenging the validity of the CAA whose enactment had triggered widespread protests across the country.

All Indian students trapped in Ukraine's Sumy moved out

All Indian students trapped in Ukraine's Sumy moved out

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the students were being taken to Poltava, some 175 km south of Sumy, from where they will board trains to western Ukraine.

MEA sets up camp offices in Ukraine to help Indians

MEA sets up camp offices in Ukraine to help Indians

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

It is learnt that the camp office in Lviv would be able to coordinate the evacuation of Indians to Poland and Hungary while the one at Chernivtsi would facilitate exit to Romania.

Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez; seeks support for evacuation of Indians

Modi speaks to Ukraine Prez; seeks support for evacuation of Indians

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Modi noted that India has always stood for peaceful resolution of issues and direct dialogue between the two parties.

Mumbai local trains may resume by Oct 15: Aaditya Thackeray

Mumbai local trains may resume by Oct 15: Aaditya Thackeray

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

In a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19, the local trains are currently being run only for essential services staff, state and central government staff, employees of nationalised and private banks, PSUs and pharma companies, and QR code-based identity cards are mandatory for them.

Cong says Facebook influenced polls in India, seeks JPC probe

Cong says Facebook influenced polls in India, seeks JPC probe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

The Congress also alleged that Facebook was acting as an ally of the ruling BJP and pushing its agenda.

On day of Musk's Twitter takeover, govt amends social media grievance rules

On day of Musk's Twitter takeover, govt amends social media grievance rules

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The government on Friday tweaked IT rules to pave the way for setting up of grievance appellate panels, which will settle issues that users may have against the way social media platforms initially addressed their complaints regarding content and other matters.

In order not to alienate majority...: Tharoor's message to Cong

In order not to alienate majority...: Tharoor's message to Cong

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Tharoor said the Congress should stand up for its foundational principles.

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills 3 Chinese nationals at Karachi varsity

Burqa-clad suicide bomber kills 3 Chinese nationals at Karachi varsity

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Initial information from a reliable police source said that the two women killed in the blast were Chinese nationals and may have been the target of the blast.

Want UAPA against shooters, not Z security, Owaisi tells LS

Want UAPA against shooters, not Z security, Owaisi tells LS

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

"I don't want Z category security. I want to be an A-category citizen, at par with you all. Why was UAPA not invoked against those who fired at me? ...I want to live, to speak. My life will be safe when the poor are safe. I will not get scared of those who shot at my car," he said in Parliament.

Asian Games to act as Paris Olympics qualifiers

Asian Games to act as Paris Olympics qualifiers

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The Asian Games normally serves as the Olympic qualifiers but there was some confusion after the Hangzhou Asian Games were postponed from last year to this year due to the COVID-19 situation in China.

Indian in Kabul: 'Taliban trying to be different'

Indian in Kabul: 'Taliban trying to be different'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'When the Taliban took over there was a genuine fear that they will harm me, but right now that fear is not there.'

Guj students stranded in Ukraine appeal for evacuation

Guj students stranded in Ukraine appeal for evacuation

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

While the Gujarat government has not specified the exact number of students from the state still stuck in Ukraine, Gujarat Education Minister Jitu Vaghani gave an assurance on Thursday that the Centre as well as the Indian Embassy in Ukraine were doing everything possible to ensure the safe return of the students.

'The violence will stop decisively very soon'

'The violence will stop decisively very soon'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'If the Kukis and Meiteis are the warring groups, then we need to find space for a third group which can mediate between the two.'

US 'laser-focused' on troop pullout from Afghanistan by Aug 31

US 'laser-focused' on troop pullout from Afghanistan by Aug 31

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Biden Administration on Monday said it was now focused on completing its evacuation mission from Afghanistan by August 31, the deadline for removing all American troops from the country.

Amid Covid spurt, China to reopen for foreign travellers from Jan 8

Amid Covid spurt, China to reopen for foreign travellers from Jan 8

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Days after it faced nationwide anti-government protests against its stringent zero-Covid policy, China in a major shift of its coronavirus response policies has announced that it will scrap quarantine for international travellers from January 8 as it reopens its borders and comes out of international isolation after nearly three years.

Commentator Slater leaves IPL bio-bubble, lands in Maldives

Commentator Slater leaves IPL bio-bubble, lands in Maldives

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Cricketer-turned-commentator Michael Slater has left the IPL's bio-bubble and flown to Maldives after Australia suspended flights from India till May 15 because of the unprecedented rise in COVID-19 cases in the country.

Time for another lockdown like 2020: HC to Maha govt

Time for another lockdown like 2020: HC to Maha govt

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

"At least for 15 days if people stay strictly indoors, like last year, we may expect better results. Please advise your government," the high court said.

Sputnik V vaccine may be added to India's Covid armoury soon

Sputnik V vaccine may be added to India's Covid armoury soon

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'We expect to get the approval in the next few weeks,' says Deepak Sapra, CEO, API and pharmaceutical services, Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL).

Ukraine crisis: India seeks ceasefire to evacuate its nationals

Ukraine crisis: India seeks ceasefire to evacuate its nationals

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

India is primarily focusing on evacuating its nationals from conflict zones in eastern Ukraine including Kharkiv and Sumy, and that the total number of Indians still stuck in the battle-scarred nation is roughly in the range of 2,000 to 3,000.

Maha govt draws ire for sunstroke deaths as toll rises

Maha govt draws ire for sunstroke deaths as toll rises

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Labour union leader Shrirang Barge said the state government would have known Dharmadhikari has a massive following and that the event would have attracted several lakh people, so why were arrangements for water, shade etc, missing.

Modi launches 5G mobile services, calls it dawn of new era

Modi launches 5G mobile services, calls it dawn of new era

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the 6th India Mobile Congress at Pragati Maidan in Delhi and launched 5G services. The 5G telecom services seek to provide seamless coverage, high data rate, low latency and highly reliable communications system. The three major telecom operators of the country demonstrated one use case each in front of the prime minister to show the potential of 5G technology in India.

US lifts Covid curbs on fully-vaccinated travellers from Nov 8

US lifts Covid curbs on fully-vaccinated travellers from Nov 8

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The US will lift all restrictions for fully vaccinated international travellers, including from India, from November 8 but they will have to show proof of a negative coronavirus test before boarding a flight to the country, the White House has announced.