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How 156 Soldiers Built A Bridge of Hope In 36 Hours

How 156 Soldiers Built A Bridge of Hope In 36 Hours

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'It was a war-like situation, but instead of enemy fire, we fought against the vagaries of nature,' says Major Seeta Shelke.

No govt jobs for accused in cases of rape, crimes against women in Chhattisgarh

No govt jobs for accused in cases of rape, crimes against women in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Ahead of the state assembly elections due this year-end, Baghel made as many as 15 announcements in his address during the state-level Independence Day function at the Police Parade ground in Raipur.

Home of rathole miner in Uttarakhand tunnel rescue razed

Home of rathole miner in Uttarakhand tunnel rescue razed

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) said the demolition drive was carried out on land that was "part of planned development land". Police said several structures built illegally were demolished during the drive.

Employment in informal sector below pre-Covid level, shows NSO data

Employment in informal sector below pre-Covid level, shows NSO data

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

After adding 11.7 million workers in the October 2022-September 2023 period from the pandemic lows in April 2021-March 2022, total workers employed in the vast informal sector in India - at 109.6 million - still remains below the pre-pandemic period.

Snag set right, tunnel rescue may finish by...: Top official

Snag set right, tunnel rescue may finish by...: Top official

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'The situation is much better now. Last night, we had to work on two things. First, we had to revamp the platform of the machine... Parsons Company had done the ground penetration radar, through which we got to know that for the next 5 meters, there is no metallic obstruction. This means that our drilling should be smooth. When we were taking out the debris, we got two mangled pipes'

Indexation, A Plot Twist For Homebuyers

Indexation, A Plot Twist For Homebuyers

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The finance minister clarified that indexation benefits offered until April 1, 2001 would be protected. This means older properties, including legacy assets, would benefit.

Pak terrorists behind J-K attack? Lashkar outfit claims responsibility

Pak terrorists behind J-K attack? Lashkar outfit claims responsibility

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The assailants believed to be Pakistani terrorists, meticulously studied the site layout before executing their plan.

Singapore riots: Indian worker pleads guilty to violence

Singapore riots: Indian worker pleads guilty to violence

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

A 33-year-old Indian national on Wednesday pleaded guilty of rioting and committing mischief during Singapore's worst street violence in 40 years.

Landslide, issues with drilling machine hit U'khand tunnel rescue ops

Landslide, issues with drilling machine hit U'khand tunnel rescue ops

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The labourers are safe, and oxygen, electricity, medicines, food items and water are being constantly supplied to them through pipes, they said.

'No work', says AP labourer in suicide video

'No work', says AP labourer in suicide video

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Venkateswarlu, in the video, hoped his elder brother and sister-in-law would look after his son. He wanted his wife to re-marry and live a happy life.

Imran's party claims 4 workers killed in police firing

Imran's party claims 4 workers killed in police firing

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Khan will be presented before the accountability court on Wednesday, a NAB source was quoted as saying by the Dawn newspaper.

'Mewat never saw Hindu-Muslim clashes'

'Mewat never saw Hindu-Muslim clashes'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'The situation in Nuh could have easily returned to normalcy if the trader class wished so, but they didn't.'

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: New drill machine works, raises hopes

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: New drill machine works, raises hopes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Officials said in the evening that a six-metre section of a steel pipe had been inserted into the bored passage. Another section was being welded into it. The plan is to insert 800 mm and 900 mm diameter pipes -- one after the other -- with the help of the giant drill till an escape passage is created for the workers stranded beyond the collapsed portion of the under-construction tunnel.

Labourer killed, 9 trapped as under-construction tunnel collapses in J-K

Labourer killed, 9 trapped as under-construction tunnel collapses in J-K

Rediff.com21 May 2022

A labourer was killed and three rescued after a part of an under-construction tunnel collapsed on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in the union territory's Ramban district, officials said.

Delhi's anti-pollution curbs ineffective, 'little too late': Experts

Delhi's anti-pollution curbs ineffective, 'little too late': Experts

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'These measures should be in place throughout the year in order to bring down AQI levels to 100 or below'

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Indian crew onboard a crippled container vessel that collided against a key bridge in Baltimore last week is healthy , according to a nonprofit organisation that has been in touch with the personnel.

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'BJP and RSS may have differences over minor issues but their hearts long for one common aim -- that of A Hindu Rashtra.' 'And this time to prove this point the RSS has prepared to help BJP win this election with all its might.'

Delhi's Covid surge brings back lockdown scare among migrant workers

Delhi's Covid surge brings back lockdown scare among migrant workers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

With a surge in coronavirus cases in Delhi and its neighbouring cities, migrant workers and daily wagers fear another round of lockdown could push them into a severe financial crisis from which they might never recover.

Ranas get BMC notice for 'illegal construction' at their house

Ranas get BMC notice for 'illegal construction' at their house

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The BMC notice to the couple recently arrested over the Hanuman Chalisa row was issued under Section 488 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, according to which, officials can visit any building and ascertain whether any illegal alterations have been undertaken.

Indian govt has no clue over fate of kidnapped workers in Mosul

Indian govt has no clue over fate of kidnapped workers in Mosul

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

It seems that Indian negotiators, who are trying to free the kidnapped workers, have no clue about fate of their countrymen in Mosul.

'Tunnel rescue like war, can't speculate when it will end'

'Tunnel rescue like war, can't speculate when it will end'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel for the last 11 days are likely to be rescued in the next few hours or by tomorrow, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) member Lt Gen (retd) Syed Ata Hasnain said on Thursday evening.

Migrants must not bear cost of Covid: Centre to states

Migrants must not bear cost of Covid: Centre to states

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Labour ministry guidelines say workers returning to cities must get housing, health insurance, facemasks. The Centre has also asked states to issue guidelines to employers to take care of the needs of migrant workers.

Mizoram bridge crash toll rises to 23; all victims from Bengal

Mizoram bridge crash toll rises to 23; all victims from Bengal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

All the 26 people working there were from the Malda district of West Bengal.

NGO files PIL on Silkyara tunnel rescue, HC seeks govt reply in 48 hrs

NGO files PIL on Silkyara tunnel rescue, HC seeks govt reply in 48 hrs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The Uttarakhand high court on Monday sought replies from the state government and central agencies within 48 hours on the ongoing operation and measures taken to rescue 41 workers trapped inside a partially collapsed tunnel in Uttarkashi for more than a week.

Akhilesh Sniffs Smell Of Success In Kannauj

Akhilesh Sniffs Smell Of Success In Kannauj

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Akhilesh Yadav replaced his nephew Tej Pratap Yadav and decided to contest the Kannauj seat himself.

Maidan tum chuno...: Smriti dares Rahul for debate

Maidan tum chuno...: Smriti dares Rahul for debate

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

She said that if she asked to discuss it with Rahul Gandhi, he would not come. He would not be able to stand even in front of an ordinary worker of the BJP.

Workers sue BAPS in US over alleged forced labour, wage law violations

Workers sue BAPS in US over alleged forced labour, wage law violations

Rediff.com12 May 2021

A group of Indian workers in the US have filed a lawsuit in a district court against the Swaminarayan sect BAPS, accusing it of human trafficking and wage law violations during the construction of a massive temple in New Jersey.

Communal Violence: IT Hub Gurugram Bunkers Down

Communal Violence: IT Hub Gurugram Bunkers Down

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

As its backyard remains embroiled in tension, Gurugram is exercising caution.

UK clears decks for 500 mn grant for Tata Steel's Port Talbot project

UK clears decks for 500 mn grant for Tata Steel's Port Talbot project

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The Labour government in the UK has cleared the decks for a 500 million grant to Tata Steel, paving the way for decarbonisation of the company's British business and a sustainable financial future. In a statement, Tata Steel said that it has signed a 500 million Grant Funding Agreement (GFA) with the UK government, allowing it to "proceed at pace with the project to install a state-of-the-art electric arc furnace (EAF) at the Port Talbot steelworks in Wales". This is part of the 1.25 billion green steel project in Port Talbot, of which Tata Steel's investment is to the tune of 750 million.

25 govt bills including two-child norm dating back to 1992 pending in RS

25 govt bills including two-child norm dating back to 1992 pending in RS

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

However, Rajya Sabha being a continuing chamber is not subject to dissolution, and bills introduced and pending in this House remain on the live register, unless withdrawn by the government.

Aarti On A Cold Evening In Ayodhya

Aarti On A Cold Evening In Ayodhya

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Evening prayers on the banks of the Sarayu river in Ayodhya.

'Criminal negligence': Cong on Delhi coaching centre deaths

'Criminal negligence': Cong on Delhi coaching centre deaths

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The Congress on Sunday called for fixing accountability over the death of three IAS aspirants due to waterlogging in a building in Delhi with Rahul Gandhi asserting that common people are paying the price for irresponsibility of institutions at every level.

Mountain Tunnel For Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail

Mountain Tunnel For Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Glimpses of the Mountain Tunnel for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor project.

'The Himalayas always surprise you'

'The Himalayas always surprise you'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'You don't know what you are going to encounter every 10-20 metres.' 'These mountains are unpredictable.'

1 dead in fire at under-construction warship in Mumbai

1 dead in fire at under-construction warship in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Under-construction warship 'Visakhapatnam' caught fire at 5.44 pm. The blaze erupted on the second deck of the ship.

Delhi Gets Ready To House New MPs

Delhi Gets Ready To House New MPs

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'We don't have a say which MP stays where. We prepare everything and allot according to the list we get from Parliament.'

Continuous measures needed to curb pollution: SC tells govt, states

Continuous measures needed to curb pollution: SC tells govt, states

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the Centre and the NCR states to continue implementing for few days the measures to ensure improvement in air quality, saying that preventive actions are needed in anticipation to curb pollution even as it wondered what signals are being sent to the world.

Bengal junior doctors resume 'total cease work'

Bengal junior doctors resume 'total cease work'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal resumed their indefinite 'total cease work' on Tuesday to press for various demands, including ensuring their safety and security at all medical establishments.

Meet India's Paris Olympics-bound relay teams

Meet India's Paris Olympics-bound relay teams

Rediff.com6 May 2024

A low-down on the eight runners -- four men and four women -- who finished second in their qualifying heats to make the Olympic cut.

How extreme heat affected Delhi street vendors

How extreme heat affected Delhi street vendors

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Seven out of eight women street vendors reported experiencing high blood pressure, while women in the middle age group raised concerns about delays in their menstrual cycles due to the extreme heat.