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Govt dismisses media reports on 'undercounting' of Covid deaths

Govt dismisses media reports on 'undercounting' of Covid deaths

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The ministry said the country has a robust system of reporting deaths, including those caused by COVID-19, and the data is compiled regularly at different levels of governance, starting from the gram panchayat level to the district level and the state level.

Byju-Aakash's Plans for Test Learning

Byju-Aakash's Plans for Test Learning

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

'Hybrid learning is the future, and test prep is a big segment within the entire education space in India.'

Amarinder replaced as his govt was being run by BJP from Delhi: Priyanka

Amarinder replaced as his govt was being run by BJP from Delhi: Priyanka

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said the former chief minister Amarinder Singh-led Punjab government had to be replaced as it was being run by the BJP from Delhi.

19-yr-old arrested for attacking 3 Sikh men in New York

19-yr-old arrested for attacking 3 Sikh men in New York

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Vernon Douglas of Brownsville was arrested on Thursday in Brooklyn and charged with multiple counts of robbery, assault, aggravated harassment and hate crimes, the Queens Chronicle reported.

Third wave of COVID in Delhi brought under control: Kejriwal

Third wave of COVID in Delhi brought under control: Kejriwal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The chief minister said the situation in Delhi has improved significantly as the positivity rate had gone up to 15.26 per cent as in early November.

If someone fires at us first, we will not count the retaliatory bullets: Rajnath

If someone fires at us first, we will not count the retaliatory bullets: Rajnath

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

In a strong warning to those disrupting border peace, Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said the country will not hesitate in retaliating if someone fires first and asserted the government is ready to talk to Pakistan over PoK and not Kashmir.

Paucity of doses: No vaccination in Mumbai today

Paucity of doses: No vaccination in Mumbai today

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Due to the unavailability of enough number of vaccine doses, the COVID-19 vaccination drive in Mumbai will be suspended on Thursday at the centres run by the city civic body and the Maharashtra government, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

Why Eknath Shinde Is Miffed With Thackeray Sarkar

Why Eknath Shinde Is Miffed With Thackeray Sarkar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Was it Uddhav's back-seat driving of Shinde's ministry Did Shinde feel slighted by Aaditya Thackeray's rapid ascent in the Shiv Sena? Was his spat with Sanjay Raut on Monday the last straw?

100 bodies recovered from Ganga, Centre seeks info from UP govt

100 bodies recovered from Ganga, Centre seeks info from UP govt

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Curiosity is brewing with recovery of 50 more bodies from river Ganga in Unnao on Wednesday, taking the number of such recoveries over the last few days to 100 and prompting the Centre to ask Uttar Pradesh government what was happening.

Rivals abuse me and Mann as they don't want an honest govt: Kejriwal

Rivals abuse me and Mann as they don't want an honest govt: Kejriwal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

In a swipe at his Punjab counterpart, Kejriwal said Charanjit Singh Channi has been having nightmares about him and is unable to sleep these days.

2 Kashmir residents challenge J-K's delimitation exercise in SC

2 Kashmir residents challenge J-K's delimitation exercise in SC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court by two Kashmir residents challenging the Centre's decision to constitute the delimitation commission for redrawing the assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Crown Season 5 Review

The Crown Season 5 Review

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The new season of The Crown is a bit of a dreary watch, observes Deepa Gehlot.

10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

Rediff.com4 May 2023

These films, even at their saddest, darkest and grossest, retain their sense of humour, their sense of proportion, which again is something you associate with a Malayali.

Why Didn't #BoycottBrahmastra Work?

Why Didn't #BoycottBrahmastra Work?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Nobody else needs to boycott Bollywood, they are doing a pretty good job of digging up their own foundation, notes Deepa Gahlot.

SC disagrees with Centre that adultery law is needed to save marriages

SC disagrees with Centre that adultery law is needed to save marriages

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The bench said the law in question was only 'targetting' married women and not the men who can have relationships with unmarried women, widow and married women with the consent of their husbands.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

India reports 1,685 new COVID-19 cases, 83 fatalities

India reports 1,685 new COVID-19 cases, 83 fatalities

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The tally of active cases now comprises 0.05 per cent of the total infections.

30 sportsperson, coaches test positive in NIS Patiala, Bengaluru

30 sportsperson, coaches test positive in NIS Patiala, Bengaluru

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

30 sportspersons and support staff across disciplines were found to be COVID-19 positive after 741 precautionary tests were conducted at the National Centres of Excellence in Patiala and Bengaluru, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) said on Wednesday.

Centre steps in as Mamata vs WB Governor row flares up

Centre steps in as Mamata vs WB Governor row flares up

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

In his separate telephone conversations with Tripathi and Banerjee, the home minister took stock of the prevailing situation in the riot-hit area.

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Barcelona extended their LaLiga lead to eight points thanks to second-half goals by Jordi Alba, Gavi and Raphinha that gave them a 3-0 home win against Sevilla

J&K assembly poll final phase ends with a record turnout of 76 per cent

J&K assembly poll final phase ends with a record turnout of 76 per cent

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

The fifth and last phase of the state assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir ended on Saturday with a turnout of 76 per cent.

As Covid ebbs, 70 die of mystery fever in western UP, Firozabad worst hit

As Covid ebbs, 70 die of mystery fever in western UP, Firozabad worst hit

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Firozabad has been the worst hit district, with nearly 50 casualties. It has also gripped Agra, Mathura, Mainpuri, Etawah and Kasganj in the past few days.

TRS goes national, renamed as Bharat Rashtra Samiti

TRS goes national, renamed as Bharat Rashtra Samiti

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

A resolution to this effect was passed at the party's general body meeting in Hyderabad, party sources said.

Why Modi Is Delaying The Census

Why Modi Is Delaying The Census

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

If the prime minister says clearly there is going to be no NRC and that the Census will drop the NPR questions, the Census will proceed. He will not, observes Aakar Patel.

'Modi remains deeply involved in every election the BJP contests'

'Modi remains deeply involved in every election the BJP contests'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'The BJP while being in government in Gujarat continues to campaign like an Opposition party whereas the Opposition does the opposite.'

New Covid cases below 50,000 for 78 days, daily positive rate below 3%

New Covid cases below 50,000 for 78 days, daily positive rate below 3%

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 4,42,874, with 219 daily fatalities being recorded, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Hospital chain plans to put expectant parents on cloud nine

Hospital chain plans to put expectant parents on cloud nine

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

No expecting mother ever needs to travel for more than 30 minutes to reach one of their hospitals, believes the Cloudnine group.

'We almost went bankrupt'

'We almost went bankrupt'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

'Bottomline, hairline and waistline -- you have to watch them always.'

Will 'Himachal Model' Help Congress In 12 State Polls?

Will 'Himachal Model' Help Congress In 12 State Polls?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The Congress may stand a better chance in the assembly polls if it followed the 'Himachal model', suggests N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sri Lanka heads to polls, Rajapaksa eyes comeback as PM

Sri Lanka heads to polls, Rajapaksa eyes comeback as PM

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Over 15 million voters are eligible to vote in the election being held under electoral districts-based proportional representation system.

Nadal's calendar Slam bid faces Djokovic challenge on grass

Nadal's calendar Slam bid faces Djokovic challenge on grass

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Nadal has won the Australian and the French Open back-to-back and has the chance to become the first man to win all four majors in the same year

Has Modi ensured 16 seats in Ahmedabad with his mega roadshow?

Has Modi ensured 16 seats in Ahmedabad with his mega roadshow?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Like other cities of Gujarat, voters of this bustling urban centre have been standing firmly behind the saffron party since the early 90s.

'We can't get rid of COVID-19 for a long time to come'

'We can't get rid of COVID-19 for a long time to come'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

'There will be ups and downs, and we have to plan how we live with it now.'

IOA claims 'grave injustice' in CWG 2026 programme

IOA claims 'grave injustice' in CWG 2026 programme

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The exclusion of shooting, wrestling and archery from the initial programme of 2026 Commonwealth Games as "grave injustice" to the country

Aadhaar:Nearing a billion and counting, connectivity remains a problem

Aadhaar:Nearing a billion and counting, connectivity remains a problem

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Aadhaar now has legal backing but it still faces challenges of privacy and data sharing

Rift in farmers' front over seat sharing for Punjab polls

Rift in farmers' front over seat sharing for Punjab polls

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Chaduni has made known his displeasure days after talks between his outfit SSP and Rajewal-led SSM for a pre-poll alliance for the state assembly polls.

Why Bihar under-reports Covid death toll

Why Bihar under-reports Covid death toll

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Covid deaths at home, on the way to hospital or in private centres are not being counted in Bihar's official list of dead.

SAI suspends coach for alleged sexual assault on minor

SAI suspends coach for alleged sexual assault on minor

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The accused, who is above 50 years of age and an athletics coach, is currently lodged in Tihar Jail under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Rahul takes a break from yatra, addresses first election rally in Gujarat

Rahul takes a break from yatra, addresses first election rally in Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Sharing his experience of the yatra so far, the Congress leader said he felt sad while talking to farmers, youth, and tribals.