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Cyclone 'Jawad' to make landfall around Puri on Dec 5

Cyclone 'Jawad' to make landfall around Puri on Dec 5

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

'There's also a possibility of the cyclonic system changing its course, thus avoiding a landfall in Odisha'

Video: Hina Khan shows how to wear the mask correctly

Video: Hina Khan shows how to wear the mask correctly

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Hina Khan's tutorial on how to wear the mask right in this video.

How will IPL's foreign players return home?

How will IPL's foreign players return home?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

We will find a way to send back foreign players, says IPL chairman Brijesh Patel.

Want to maintain trade, political ties with India: Taliban leader

Want to maintain trade, political ties with India: Taliban leader

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"We attach great importance to our trade, economic and political relations with India and want to maintain that relation," Stanekzai said.

PM reviews preparations for vaccination against COVID-19

PM reviews preparations for vaccination against COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The PM directed officials to evaluate various technology tools to ensure efficient and timely vaccination in due course of time. He also emphasised that detailed planning for such large scale vaccination should be undertaken immediately.

Doors of religious places reopen for devotees in Maharashtra

Doors of religious places reopen for devotees in Maharashtra

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The reopening of the places of worship coincided with the Diwali 'Padwa', which is an important festival in the state.

India briefs over 100 envoys on steps taken to contain coronavirus

India briefs over 100 envoys on steps taken to contain coronavirus

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

At the briefing by senior officials from the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Home Affairs, the envoys and representatives of international organisations were also provided clarifications related to government advisories.

Vizag gas leak: Residents asked to stay indoors, use wet mask

Vizag gas leak: Residents asked to stay indoors, use wet mask

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Over 100 hospitalised due to the gas leak which took place at LG Polymers chemical plant in Gopalapatnam.

Placed under house arrest again, claims Mehbooba Mufti

Placed under house arrest again, claims Mehbooba Mufti

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The former chief minister had on Tuesday alleged that Army personnel had thrashed a family in Tral town of Pulwama and injured a female member. Mufti said she was going to meet the family on Wednesday.

'Muslims in India will learn to live as second class citizens'

'Muslims in India will learn to live as second class citizens'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

'Muslims in India have been suffering in many ways. Yet, they are proud Indians and love India as much as any other Indian community.'

India slams US body for politicising Delhi violence

India slams US body for politicising Delhi violence

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Though MEA did not clarify the individuals being referred to, it is being seen as a reference to US lawmakers critical of India on the issue of the Delhi violence.

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Our future is in limbo. The government saved us with Operation Ganga; now, they must save our careers.'

Stricter social media rules after political consensus: IT minister

Stricter social media rules after political consensus: IT minister

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Social media needs to be made more accountable and stricter rules in this regard could be brought in if there is political consensus on the matter, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Rajya Sabha on Friday.

Covid redux: India Inc switches back to SOS mode from wait-and-watch

Covid redux: India Inc switches back to SOS mode from wait-and-watch

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

With the dizzying rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in the country, India Inc has transitioned from a wait-and-watch policy to full-on emergency mode, bringing back remote and flexi work, stringent safety protocols, and allowing only essential travel. Companies - especially in metros like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata - that had adopted a hybrid work model during the last few months when the caseload remained low, are either switching back entirely to work-from-home (WFH), or calling skeletal staff to office on select days. Take the case of cigarettes-to-hotels major, ITC, which had been on a hybrid work model over the last few months.

Kanwar Yatra cancelled in UP after SC intervention

Kanwar Yatra cancelled in UP after SC intervention

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

The yatra goes on till the first week of August and sees thousands of Shiva devotees called kanwariyas' travelling mostly on foot from neighbouring states, including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi to collect water from the Ganges in Haridwar.

Mediclaim: 5 Frequently Asked Questions

Mediclaim: 5 Frequently Asked Questions

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Do you know the most common exclusions in a mediclaim plan? Or, why your base premium keeps increasing over a period of time?

3 Indians rescued in Afghanistan from area not under Afghan forces control

3 Indians rescued in Afghanistan from area not under Afghan forces control

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The embassy cited the rescue of the engineers in fresh security advisory while calling upon all Indians in Afghanistan to strictly adhere to the measures advised by it in view of a spike in violence in that country.

Shirisha Bandla becomes 3rd Indian-American woman to fly into space

Shirisha Bandla becomes 3rd Indian-American woman to fly into space

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Aeronautical engineer Sirisha Bandla on Sunday became the third Indian-American woman to fly into space when she joined British billionaire Richard Branson on Virgin Galactic's first fully-crewed successful suborbital test flight from the United States state of New Mexico.

Anti-CAB protest: Tripura shuts Internet for 48 hrs

Anti-CAB protest: Tripura shuts Internet for 48 hrs

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The govt says the step has been taken to prevent miscreants spreading rumours. The order also applies to SMS services.

FSSAI plans colour-coded label for packaged food

FSSAI plans colour-coded label for packaged food

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The food companies will need to declare nutritional information such as calories (energy), saturated fat, trans-fat, added sugar and sodium per serve on the front of the pack.

PM seeks Saudi help for evacuation of 400 Indians from Yemen

PM seeks Saudi help for evacuation of 400 Indians from Yemen

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Modi on Monday night sought the help of Saudi Arabia as he held a telephonic conversation with King Salman bin Abdul aziz Al Saud

'Disgraceful, distressing, horrible': World leaders denounce violence in US

'Disgraceful, distressing, horrible': World leaders denounce violence in US

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The violence erupted after Trump supporters breached the Capitol and clashed with police on Wednesday, resulting in the death of four persons and interrupting a constitutional process to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's election victory.

PM briefed on internal security situation at DGPs meet

PM briefed on internal security situation at DGPs meet

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Modi joined the conference virtually and reviewed the action points of the previous conference, an official statement said, adding discussions were held to improve the overall security scenario with more people-friendly initiatives, it said.

'Don't fall for rumours': PM launches India's COVID-19 vaccination drive

'Don't fall for rumours': PM launches India's COVID-19 vaccination drive

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Modi urged the country to show patience during the vaccination drive as it had shown till now in fighting the pandemic.

Will carefully study India's new rules: Facebook

Will carefully study India's new rules: Facebook

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Homegrown microblogging platform Koo said the new guidelines will help clarify the responsibilities of intermediaries.

PM discusses Covid vaccine strategy with CMs

PM discusses Covid vaccine strategy with CMs

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The modalities of COVID-19 vaccine delivery, distribution and administration were discussed during the meeting.

India calls for end to violence, says honest dialogue can bridge differences

India calls for end to violence, says honest dialogue can bridge differences

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

India has said that it was deeply concerned over the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and reiterated its call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities.

US curbs travel from India from May 4; some exemptions allowed

US curbs travel from India from May 4; some exemptions allowed

Rediff.com1 May 2021

India is struggling with a second wave of the pandemic with more than 3,00,000 daily new coronavirus cases being reported in the past few days, and hospitals are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds.

'Can't believe the world has abandoned Afghanistan'

'Can't believe the world has abandoned Afghanistan'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'Our friends are going to get killed. Taliban are going to kill us. Our women are not going to have any more rights'

Is Ola, Uber resuming services in your city?

Is Ola, Uber resuming services in your city?

Rediff.com19 May 2020

While Ola will be restarting services in over 60 cities across the country from Tuesday, Uber, on the other hand, will restart services in 13 more cities from Tuesday, increasing coverage to over 35 cities.

Nothing wrong in judges being pro-govt or against it, says Delhi HC CJ

Nothing wrong in judges being pro-govt or against it, says Delhi HC CJ

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The Chief Justice, while speaking at the farewell reference organised by the high court, said that judges are only interpreters and are not here to make the law or to evolve a policy and a balance has to be maintained between judicial activism and restraint.

Twitter CEO, top officials decline to appear before parliamentary panel

Twitter CEO, top officials decline to appear before parliamentary panel

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

This comes at a time when there are growing concerns about safeguarding citizens' data privacy and election interference through social media platforms.

Pandora Papers: A Rich Man's Game

Pandora Papers: A Rich Man's Game

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The money stashed away in tax havens is estimated at between $5.6 trillion and $32 trillion, numbers to make your eyes pop, asserts T N Ninan.

Cong launches campaign against holding of NEET, JEE

Cong launches campaign against holding of NEET, JEE

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

The Congress and various opposition parties have demanded that NEET and JEE examinations be deferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic and floods in parts of the country, even as the Union government has made it clear that they will be held as per schedule with due precautions.

India's Future: Tier 2 Cities

India's Future: Tier 2 Cities

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

If India is to urbanise successfully, it has to focus on Tier 2 cities with a population of one-five million, observes T N Ninan.

How Prashant Kishor helped to revive Mamata's fortunes

How Prashant Kishor helped to revive Mamata's fortunes

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Realising, that there was a ground swell of anger against several lower level TMC leaders who were often accused of petty corruption in execution of public welfare schemes, Kishor designed the 'Didi Ke Bolo' (Tell Didi) campaign under which citizens could directly approach Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with their grievances.

Farmers to observe June 5 as 'Sampoorna Kranti Divas'

Farmers to observe June 5 as 'Sampoorna Kranti Divas'

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Farmers will observe June 5 as 'Sampoorna Kranti Divas' by burning copies of the central farm laws in front of the offices of BJP MPs and MLAs to mark the day when these legislations were initially promulgated as ordinances last year, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha said.

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Goa, Kerala, Maldives and Dubai are among the popular destinations.

China grants conditional nod to homegrown COVID-19 vaccine

China grants conditional nod to homegrown COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The approval comes a day after Sinopharm said its vaccine showed 79.34 per cent efficacy and a 99.52 per cent antibody-positive conversion rate in the interim results of the Phase III clinical trials.

UK court clears extradition of alleged bookie Sanjeev Chawla

UK court clears extradition of alleged bookie Sanjeev Chawla

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Chawla has been arrested over his role in the fixing of "cricket matches played between India and South Africa during the tour of the South African Cricket Team to India under the captainship of Cronje in February-March 2000".