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China's Wuhan revises COVID-19 stats, toll up by 1,290

China's Wuhan revises COVID-19 stats, toll up by 1,290

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The Wuhan municipal headquarters in a notification said the revisions were made in accordance with related laws and regulations as well as the principle of being responsible for history, the people and the deceased.

Discrimination is a charge to mask state's failure: Cong

Discrimination is a charge to mask state's failure: Cong

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

The Congress on Tuesday rejected Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's charge of discrimination against non-UPA states by the Centre, saying that the blame was put on the central government to cover up a state's failure.

When Priyanka was Michael Kors' arm candy!

When Priyanka was Michael Kors' arm candy!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The actor hung out with the ace designer at a fashion event in New York.

China could've stopped virus, but didn't: Trump

China could've stopped virus, but didn't: Trump

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The US president, who has expressed disappointment over China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, claimed that it was the "incompetence" of Beijing that led to the mass killing across the globe.

Sensex regains 34,000 mark, jumps 187 points

Sensex regains 34,000 mark, jumps 187 points

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The broader Nifty, after struggling, also managed to end above the 10,200-level.

Pandya-Rahul controversy: 'BCCI should correct the two players, not end their careers'

Pandya-Rahul controversy: 'BCCI should correct the two players, not end their careers'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Pandya, Rahul tender unconditional apology; BCCI members demand SGM

WATCH: Yogi's minister fails to spell out full form of GST

WATCH: Yogi's minister fails to spell out full form of GST

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The UP minister embarrasses the government ahead of the GST rollout.

Sensex rallies 342 points, Nifty tops 10,800; IT, bank stocks soar

Sensex rallies 342 points, Nifty tops 10,800; IT, bank stocks soar

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Top gainers in the Sensex pack include Yes Bank, TCS, Infosys, IndusInd Bank, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, HDFC, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Auto, ICICI Bank, Vedanta, Hero MotoCorp, ITC, Bajaj Finance, M&M and Tata Steel, surging up to 3.24 per cent.

Rafale row: Rahul says PM is corrupt; RM in Paris rejects charges

Rafale row: Rahul says PM is corrupt; RM in Paris rejects charges

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The Congress chief also described Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 3-day trip to France as part of a 'huge cover-up' by the government.

Hindu boy raped, murdered in Pakistan

Hindu boy raped, murdered in Pakistan

Rediff.com8 May 2016

A 11-year-old Pakistani Hindu boy has been allegedly raped and murdered at the premises of a club in Sindh province, triggering protests by people demanding justice for the family, a media report said on Sunday.

Broadcasters slam Trai's latest tariff order

Broadcasters slam Trai's latest tariff order

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

In the second major change in a year, Trai had capped individual channel subscription at Rs 12 per month, down from the earlier Rs 19, and capped channel bundle discount to 33 per cent, among other moves.

Sensex ends at record high for 3rd day on fund inflows

Sensex ends at record high for 3rd day on fund inflows

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The broader 50-issue NSE Nifty slipped from its record closing, shedding 2.30 points or 0.02 per cent to end at 11,132.00.

CPI-M not to back Trinamool's no-confidence motion

CPI-M not to back Trinamool's no-confidence motion

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Virtually rejecting Trinamool Congress' appeal to support a no-confidence motion to be brought by it, Communist Party of India-Marxist said such a move would only help the government cover up all its "wrong" policies.

Uttam's Take: A 'Caged Parrot'

Uttam's Take: A 'Caged Parrot'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Is the 'caged parrot' at work again, asks Uttam Ghosh.

Sensex soars 416 pts on F&O expiry; GDP data eyed

Sensex soars 416 pts on F&O expiry; GDP data eyed

Rediff.com31 May 2018

This is its biggest single session gain since April 5, when it had surged 577.73 points.

Review: Lupt is predictable

Review: Lupt is predictable

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Lupt starts with some scary moments but ends up like a B-grade horror film, feels S Ramesh.

British PM Cameron apologises for 1989 stadium disaster

British PM Cameron apologises for 1989 stadium disaster

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday he is "profoundly sorry" for failures and cover-ups in the wake of the 1989 Hillsborough soccer disaster in which 96 spectators died after a crowd crush in the stadium.

Sensex sheds 179 points on weak rupee, F&O expiry

Sensex sheds 179 points on weak rupee, F&O expiry

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The broader NSE Nifty, after cracking the 10,600-mark, ended 82.30 points, or 0.77 per cent, lower at 10,589.10.

China exonerates itself in whitepaper on COVID-19

China exonerates itself in whitepaper on COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

A whitepaper released by the Chinese government gave a lengthy explanation to refute the allegations of cover up and delay by Beijing on reporting the COVID-19 outbreak last year in Wuhan. United States President Donald Trump and leaders of several countries have accused China of not being transparent in reporting the deadly disease, leading to huge human casualties and economic crisis across the world.

US state sues China on coronavirus handling

US state sues China on coronavirus handling

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The Chinese government lied to the world about the danger and contagious nature of COVID-19, silenced whistleblowers, and did little to stop the spread of the disease'

If Swamy knows Sunanda's murderer, let him tell police: Tharoor

If Swamy knows Sunanda's murderer, let him tell police: Tharoor

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy, demanding the latter reveal the name of his wife Sunanda Pushkar's killer.

Markets continue record run on earnings boost; bank, power stocks climb

Markets continue record run on earnings boost; bank, power stocks climb

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Covering-up of pending short positions on expiry of the July derivatives contracts and a strengthening rupee propped up the markets at high levels

Green Lord's track intrigues skippers ahead of Sunday's final

Green Lord's track intrigues skippers ahead of Sunday's final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

The pitch sported a healthy green cover, although it looked dry underneath before being put under cover.

How Cardi B, Bebe, Kylie turned heads at Grammys

How Cardi B, Bebe, Kylie turned heads at Grammys

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

These artists know how to make an impression at the red carpet.

Time for police to act against offensive WhatsApp groups

Time for police to act against offensive WhatsApp groups

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Why has Mumbai's cyber police taken no action against these WhatsApp groups who everyday, commit offences under the Indian Penal Code? The police cannot be unaware of their existence, observes Shruthi Marathe.

The tyranny of the veil

The tyranny of the veil

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'Within and outside their homes, all married women in this region must cover not only their heads, but in some cases, faces too,' discovers Geetanjali Krishna.

'FIFA dragging its feet in Afghan sex abuse scandal'

'FIFA dragging its feet in Afghan sex abuse scandal'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The former president of the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF), Keramuddin Keram, was banned from football in June for life after FIFA's ethics committee found him guilty of abusing his position and sexually abusing female players.

INSIDE! How salons will look post lockdown

INSIDE! How salons will look post lockdown

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Beauty technicians and hairstylists in PPEs. Constant disinfection of instruments such as scissors and combs, Disposable neck-wraps and fresh towels. That's what beauty may look like now, reports Amrita Singh.

Why Hathras has the BJP worried

Why Hathras has the BJP worried

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'Among Dalits, the Valmikis were the biggest voters of the BJP.' 'They now feel Yogiji has failed them in Hathras.'

Trade war between US and China intensifies

Trade war between US and China intensifies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Trump threatens to impose additional $200 billion in tariffs on China, Beijing vows to retaliate

'Kathua perpetrators acted as if law of jungle prevalent'

'Kathua perpetrators acted as if law of jungle prevalent'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The judge started his order with the couplet from Ghalib's ghazal -- Pinha tha daam-e-sakht qareeb ashiyaan ke, udhne hi nahi paye the ki girftar hum hue.

What Modi can learn from Abe

What Modi can learn from Abe

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Both have been robustly muscular leaders who began as immensely charismatic politicians conveying an impression that they were makers of history, raring to go. Both have been hyperactive on the world stage. But in the final analysis, Abe is departing on a sombre note, unceremoniously and apologetically, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

FA support for Sterling following criticism over gun tattoo

FA support for Sterling following criticism over gun tattoo

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Sterling, who is part of Gareth Southgate's 23-man squad who begin their World Cup campaign in Volgograd against Tunisia on June 18, again took to Instagram to defend himself, insisting the tattoo has a "deeper meaning."

What Tejaswi, Rahul need to worry about

What Tejaswi, Rahul need to worry about

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Will the M (Muslims) in the RJD's M+Y move fast swiftly towards the MIM and away from the RJD, asks Mohammad Sajjad.

Mera Wala Shah Rukh!

Mera Wala Shah Rukh!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

On his 55th birthday, Sukanya Verma celebrates his inimitable ways in 10 scenes that she keeps returning to time and again.

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Republican-majority Senate voted 52-48 to acquit him of abuse of power and 53-47 to acquit him of obstruction of Congress, thus preventing the Democratic move to overthrow him, for which they required two-thirds of votes in the 100-member House.

Is threat to Xi behind India-China clashes?

Is threat to Xi behind India-China clashes?

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The Ladakh clashes are mere warning signals of the storm to come on May 22 when the Chinese parliament meets,' observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Why I quit BJP and joined tractor protest

Why I quit BJP and joined tractor protest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

'A perception has been built in our country that whatever Modi says you cannot challenge that.'

What PETA said to the EC about UP polls

What PETA said to the EC about UP polls

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Animal rights body People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals on Friday appealed to the Election Commission to allow it to use the covered up elephant statues in Uttar Pradesh as a platform to expose cruelty against jumbos in circuses. In a letter to Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi, PETA urged him to request the Uttar Pradesh government to open the city's parks for them.

Sensex zooms 212 points, Nifty tops 10,600

Sensex zooms 212 points, Nifty tops 10,600

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Yes Bank was the top performer in the Sensex pack, surging 8.26 per cent, after the private lender reported a 29 per cent rise in its net profit