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Road to Himachal's Chandratal cleared after 5 days, 256 tourists evacuated

Road to Himachal's Chandratal cleared after 5 days, 256 tourists evacuated

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

According to the state government, 60,000 tourists have so far been evacuated from the hill state.

Central Vista project, including new Parliament saw many court cases

Central Vista project, including new Parliament saw many court cases

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The project was announced in September 2019 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building on December 10, 2020.

BRICS pitches for using local currencies in international trade

BRICS pitches for using local currencies in international trade

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The BRICS nations on Friday underlined the need for using local currencies in international trade and financial transactions besides committing themselves to supporting rule-based open and transparent global trade. A joint statement issued at the end of the meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, also pressed for a robust Global Financial Safety Net with a quota-based and adequately resourced International Monetary Fund (IMF) at its centre. It further said the process of IMF governance reform under the 16th General Review of Quotas, including a new quota formula as a guide, should be completed by December 15, 2023.

China helping Pak army build defence infrastructure along LoC: Officials

China helping Pak army build defence infrastructure along LoC: Officials

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The officials said that the recently developed SH-15, a 155 mm truck-mounted howitzer gun, has also been spotted at some places along the Line of Control after it was displayed on Pakistan Day last year.

Verstappen slams Mercedes boss for 'Wikipedia' comment

Verstappen slams Mercedes boss for 'Wikipedia' comment

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Verstappen, who is 145 points clear of team mate Sergio Perez in the championship and set for a third title well before the end of the season, suggested Wolff should focus on his own team.

Indo-Pacific, China top agenda as Modi arrives in Australia for 3-day visit

Indo-Pacific, China top agenda as Modi arrives in Australia for 3-day visit

Rediff.com22 May 2023

During the visit, the Prime Ministers will attend a community event in Sydney to celebrate Australia's dynamic and diverse Indian diaspora, "a core part of our multicultural community", the Australian government said in a statement.

Demolition drive at Indore temple after 36 deaths

Demolition drive at Indore temple after 36 deaths

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Action was being taken to remove encroachments from about 10,000 square feet of land around the temple premises.

Bharat Biotech completes phase-III trials for nasal Covid vaccine

Bharat Biotech completes phase-III trials for nasal Covid vaccine

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The company said it had conducted two separate trials for its intranasal Covid vaccine, one as a primary dose schedule and another as a booster dose, for subjects who have been double vaccinated with the two commonly administered Covid vaccines in India.

France not distracted by politics

France not distracted by politics

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Qatar's treatment of migrant workers has come under enormous scrutiny during the build-up to the tournament but Deschamps chose not to wade into the topic even as he expressed his "sincere condolences" to the family.

'Trapped workers played cricket'

'Trapped workers played cricket'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'I decided to send a bat and a ball which was smaller in size so that it shouldn't get stuck in the pipe. And with that, they had a little good time.'

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The SHO said that Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act had been included in the FIR, adding that the Chinese national would be presented before a court in Abbottabad.

Mullaperiyar dam structurally, seismically safe: TN to SC

Mullaperiyar dam structurally, seismically safe: TN to SC

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The Tamil Nadu government has told the Supreme Court that "repeated assertion" by Kerala to seek decommissioning of the 126-year-old Mullaperiyar dam is "wholly impermissible" as the dam has been found to be hydrologically, structurally and seismically safe.

J-K tunnel collapse: 9 more bodies found, rescue op ends

J-K tunnel collapse: 9 more bodies found, rescue op ends

Rediff.com21 May 2022

With the bodies of all the missing workers recovered, the two-day rescue operation ended late on Saturday evening.

11 migrant workers from Bihar killed in godown fire in Hyderabad

11 migrant workers from Bihar killed in godown fire in Hyderabad

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Eleven migrant workers were charred to death in a major fire accident at a scrap godown in Hyderabad in the early hours of Wednesday.

MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 17 India-made next-gen patrol, missile ships

MoD signs Rs 19,600 cr deal for 17 India-made next-gen patrol, missile ships

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

In line with the government's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', the ministry of defence on Thursday signed contracts with Indian shipyards for the acquisition of 11 next generation offshore patrol vessels and six next generation missile vessels at a cost of nearly Rs 19,600 crore, officials said.

The Cutest Singham You've Ever Met

The Cutest Singham You've Ever Met

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

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It's official! Verstappen keeps title as Mercedes drop appeal

It's official! Verstappen keeps title as Mercedes drop appeal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The Dutchman seized the title after overtaking Hamilton on the last lap of the race amid uproar.

'Muslims from Nuh have escaped to Rajasthan'

'Muslims from Nuh have escaped to Rajasthan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'Not only are Muslim homes and shops being bulldozed, but the cops are filing random FIRs even against people who died two-three years ago, against those who have moved to neighbouring states since almost two years to work there.'

Odisha train crash: Signal was given and taken off, says preliminary report

Odisha train crash: Signal was given and taken off, says preliminary report

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Preliminary investigations have revealed that a signal was given to Coromandel Express to enter the main line but it was taken off and the train entered the loop line, where it crashed into a goods train parked there.

Jailed ex-MP Atiq Ahmed knocks on SC door for protection from UP police

Jailed ex-MP Atiq Ahmed knocks on SC door for protection from UP police

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

He said the Uttar Pradesh police in all likelihood will seek his transit remand and also police remand to take him from Ahmedabad to Prayagraj and he "genuinely apprehends that he may be eliminated during this transit period".

Pakistan govt hints at legal options to ban Imran Khan's PTI

Pakistan govt hints at legal options to ban Imran Khan's PTI

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

He however clarified that it is ultimately up to the courts to officially ban a political party.

It's A Chai Chai World!

It's A Chai Chai World!

Rediff.com24 May 2023

International Tea Day is a good occasion to brew a special pot of chai.

'You can't build large dams in the Himalayas'

'You can't build large dams in the Himalayas'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

'We have been appealing to various governments for so many years that there should be no dams in the Himalayas, but no one listens.' 'Nature responded in its own way.'

OIC foreign ministers back Pak call on joint missile probe

OIC foreign ministers back Pak call on joint missile probe

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The foreign ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation have supported Pakistan's call for a joint probe to accurately establish the facts surrounding the accidental firing of a projectile into the country from India earlier this month.

China 'extremely concerned' over civilian casualties in Ukraine

China 'extremely concerned' over civilian casualties in Ukraine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Wang said that the situation in Ukraine has changed rapidly and that China laments the outbreak of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia and is 'extremely concerned' with the harm to civilians, China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Joshimath: Govt prepares for demolition; NCMC says evacuation must

Joshimath: Govt prepares for demolition; NCMC says evacuation must

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The administration started preparing for the demolition of two precariously standing hotels in subsidence-hit Joshimath in Uttarakhand on Tuesday, but faced protests from their owners and locals on the issue of compensation, while more families were evacuated from the danger zone as the number of affected houses rose to over 700.

Infra Brushstrokes For The Budget

Infra Brushstrokes For The Budget

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

7 key areas that the Budget must address to re-energise the infrastructure sector, suggests Vinayak Chatterjee.

1 year of Ukraine war, India abstains on UN peace resolution

1 year of Ukraine war, India abstains on UN peace resolution

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The 193-member General Assembly adopted the draft resolution, put forward by Ukraine and its supporters, titled 'Principles of the Charter of the United Nations underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine'.

India developing indigenous anti-drone technology: Shah

India developing indigenous anti-drone technology: Shah

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Speaking on the occasion of the 57th Raising Day of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Jaisalmer, Shah said for the Modi government, border security is national security and it is committed to providing the best border guarding technologies in the world to the force.

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

'Would prefer dying': Residents reluctant to leave 'sinking' Joshimath

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Many families in the affected area are finding it hard to sever their emotional ties with their homes and move out.

Act against corrupt, however powerful, without fear, Modi tells CBI

Act against corrupt, however powerful, without fear, Modi tells CBI

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

There is no dearth of political will today to act against corruption and officers should take action against the corrupt, however powerful, without any hesitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

Central Vista: PM's residence to be ready by Dec 2022

Central Vista: PM's residence to be ready by Dec 2022

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The redevelopment project of the Central Vista -- the power corridor of the country -- envisages a new triangular Parliament building, a Common Central Secretariat and the revamping of the three-km-long Rajpath from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate and new residences for the prime minister and the vice president.

More houses develop cracks in Joshimath; 27 more families evacuated

More houses develop cracks in Joshimath; 27 more families evacuated

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The number of subsidence-affected homes rose to 678 while 27 more families were evacuated to safety, a bulletin from the Disaster Management Authority in Chamoli said, adding so far 82 families have been shifted to safe locations in the town.

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Unless controlled and contained, given the untested belief that the north Indian labour support and follow the Hindutva kind of political ideology, there is a potential in terms of ideological clashes with their Dravidian brethren in the local neighbourhoods, and it all escalating into violence, especially during election time, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Australia to reschedule South Africa tour 'as soon as possible'

Australia to reschedule South Africa tour 'as soon as possible'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Australia pulled out of the three-Test tour slated for March-April citing an "unacceptable level of health and safety risk to players, support staff and the community".

7 dead, 9 injured in major fire at Indore building

7 dead, 9 injured in major fire at Indore building

Rediff.com7 May 2022

As per the preliminary information, the deceased included a woman, a senior police official said.

China expected to ramp up its nuclear arsenal

China expected to ramp up its nuclear arsenal

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

China is expected to boost its nuclear arsenal after President Xi Jinping's remarks at the key Congress of the ruling Communist Party in Beijing for the first time that Beijing will establish strong strategic deterrence, experts have said.

War Is Not Child's Play

War Is Not Child's Play

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Following Russia's retreat from areas around the Ukrainian capital, signs of normal life have returned to Kyiv, with residents taking advantage of shortened curfew hours, businesses reopening, and foreign countries promising to return their diplomats.

How Adani Saga Affects Indian Banks

How Adani Saga Affects Indian Banks

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

While the collapse of a large financial intermediary can wreak havoc on the system because of the interconnectivity, a large business conglomerate too can play spoilsport if the banks have too much exposure to the entity, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Labour Migration to Farms is Bad News

Labour Migration to Farms is Bad News

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Casual labour, which is the type of employment provided by agriculture, yields much lower wages -- of the order of Rs 291 per day. Labour would not voluntarily shift to this lowest wage-rate sector unless it had no better option, observes Mahesh Vyas.