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'Many Bangladeshis anti-India due to ties with Awami League'

'Many Bangladeshis anti-India due to ties with Awami League'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Several Bangladeshis are "anti-India" due to New Delhi's close ties with the ruling Awami League, a key advisor to opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party chief Khaleda Zia has said while asking the Indian government to build relations with the people of Bangladesh and not with any political party.

Congress-JD(S) reach power sharing deal, announce tie-up for 2019

Congress-JD(S) reach power sharing deal, announce tie-up for 2019

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The Congress has conceded the plum Finance portfolio to its junior partner, resolving a thorny issue, after its president Rahul Gandhi intervened and spoke to Kumaraswamy.

Yamuna on their minds

Yamuna on their minds

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Through its programmes, Swechha tries to ensure Delhiites don't forget their dying river.

Rain, floods kill 69 in 3 states; red alert in Kerala

Rain, floods kill 69 in 3 states; red alert in Kerala

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

At least 33 people have been killed in flash floods in Bihar till Tuesday evening and 25.71 lakh people are affected in 16 districts of the state.

Ever-prepared to meet any contingency: IAF chief

Ever-prepared to meet any contingency: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

He said it is the duty of the Air Force personnel to remain combat worthy and maintain combat systems operational for any contingency at a short notice.

Wreckage of missing Sukhoi-30 jet found, no info on pilots

Wreckage of missing Sukhoi-30 jet found, no info on pilots

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Members of the search operation are yet to reach the spot.

'Fighting corruption is like a second freedom struggle'

'Fighting corruption is like a second freedom struggle'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

'We have to rise over our divisions.' 'Divisions within us allow unscrupulous politicians to divert attention from issues like corruption and governance.'

Why Bhaichung Bhutia opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Why Bhaichung Bhutia opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'The NRC had an effect on Assam and I think to cover up or make up for that, CAB has been brought in.'

US wants to locate its war heroes in India

US wants to locate its war heroes in India

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

At least 430 US Air Force pilots and other servicemen are documented to be missing in action over India during World War II and Pentagon in a first-of-its-kind of request wants New Delhi's assistance to help locate them in Arunachal Pradesh. American servicemen went missing while flying, bombing and transport missions to China and Myanmar from thickly forested areas near the Sino-Indian and Indo-Mynmar border, where allied troops were locked in decisive battles against the

How Himachal contained Covid-19 and earned Modi's praise

How Himachal contained Covid-19 and earned Modi's praise

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Behind the state's success in containing coronavirus positive cases is one novel initiative -- Active Case Finding or ACF, which even Prime Minister Narendra Modi endorsed for the bigger states to follow. The ACF campaign began in April with 16,000 basic health personnel, ASHA, anganwadi workers and auxiliary nurse midwives (ANM) out on foot trekking to most mountain valleys, snow-bound districts and remote passes of the state, reports Ashwani Sharma.

IRS officer Nandini tops civil services exam

IRS officer Nandini tops civil services exam

Rediff.com31 May 2017

She had got 849th rank in the 2014 civil services exam and was allotted the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise).

7 new frog species found in Western Ghats

7 new frog species found in Western Ghats

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Seven new miniature frog species which can comfortably sit even on a child's thumbnail have been discovered by Indian scientists in the Western Ghats after five years of extensive exploration.

Plan your monsoon holiday at cheap rates

Plan your monsoon holiday at cheap rates

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Short trips can be made to interesting places at 15-20 per cent lower prices.

Bodo issue: Govt signs accord with NDFB, ABSU

Bodo issue: Govt signs accord with NDFB, ABSU

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

The tripartite agreement was signed by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, top leadership of the four factions of the NDFB, ABSU, Joint Secretary in the Home Ministry Satyendra Garg and Assam Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Bureaucratic rejig point to govt's priorities

Bureaucratic rejig point to govt's priorities

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The reshuffle is aimed at speeding up the implementation of the government's ambitious programmes like the SmartCity project and focus on key sectors like Mines, Information Technology and Road Transport.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

'Eclipses can be predicted, not Rahul's appearance'

'Eclipses can be predicted, not Rahul's appearance'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday took a dig at Rahul Gandhi over his mysterious "leave", saying even eclipses can be predicted but not the "appearance" of the Congress vice president.

'Floods in Kerala will become worse'

'Floods in Kerala will become worse'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

'Man-made interventions vastly increased the magnitude of the tragedy.'

Adivasi ultras make their presence felt in Assam

Adivasi ultras make their presence felt in Assam

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The militant group has a strong bastion in the forest areas along the border areas of Golaghat and Karbi Anglong district of Assam. It has recently spread its tentacles to the tea belt area of the Udalguri district of North Assam.

Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Dave complained of uneasiness at his home on Thursday morning and was rushed to AIIMS.

Why I left my wealth to my elephants

Why I left my wealth to my elephants

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

'My elephants saved my life.' 'They love me more than my family members who only love my property.'

Maharashtra Cong wants change in leadership

Maharashtra Cong wants change in leadership

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Party insiders say the high command could consider replacing state chief Manikrao Thakre, reports Sanjay Jog.

Mr Modi, let a Dalit girl break the coconut at Ram temple

Mr Modi, let a Dalit girl break the coconut at Ram temple

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

If the PM gives the historic opportunity of laying the foundation stone of the Ram temple to a Dalit girl, it will send a transformational message to the Dalits in India and will give them a sense of belongingness, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

The sad business of smuggling red sanders wood

The sad business of smuggling red sanders wood

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The illegal trade in red sanders wood, which sells for up to Rs 80 lakh a tonne in some Asian countries, involves a complex nexus of smugglers and impoverished woodcutters.

Yawning gap in Modi government's claims and deeds on climate

Yawning gap in Modi government's claims and deeds on climate

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tall claims that no one has served nature more than India, some of the steps taken by his BJP government proves that the ground reality is exactly opposite, says Devanik Saha.

Bird woman: She shoots to conserve

Bird woman: She shoots to conserve

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

India's first female wildlife photographer Rathika Ramasamy shares her inspiring journey to success.

PM to perform asanas in Dehradun as country prepares for Yoga Day

PM to perform asanas in Dehradun as country prepares for Yoga Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Ahead of the Yoga day, the prime minister posted a video on his Twitter handle giving a message that yoga is a 'passport' to health assurance.

Eyes in the sky to help army against insurgents

Eyes in the sky to help army against insurgents

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

The army has about 200 UAVs, mostly the Searcher 1, Searcher 2 and Heron supplied by Israeli Aerospace Industries, but security experts feel mini-UAVs will give troops an edge in operations against militants.

Seshachalam 'encounter': Witnesses reveal what happened

Seshachalam 'encounter': Witnesses reveal what happened

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Three men, who survived the April 6 'encounter' in the Seshachalam forests, give crucial evidence to the National Human Rights Commission on how their friends and family members were wrongly detained and later shot dead.

They are changing the way urban India lives

They are changing the way urban India lives

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Prashant Lingam and Aruna Kappagantula are changing the way houses are being built in India.

Sheena murder: Peter's judicial custody extended till January 11

Sheena murder: Peter's judicial custody extended till January 11

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Peter, 59, husband of prime accused Indrani Mukerjea, was arrested on November 19 for his alleged role in the murder case and was in CBI custody for two weeks following which he was granted judicial remand.

Why we need our flying jewels

Why we need our flying jewels

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Butterflies aren't just easy on the eyes. Their presence in a place indicates the relative health of the environment.

Pune: IT engineer's rapist and killer arrested after 1.5 years

Pune: IT engineer's rapist and killer arrested after 1.5 years

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

The Pune police have arrested the prime accused in the four-year-old rape and gruesome murder case of Nayana Pujari, a software engineer. The accused was on the run for over one-and-half years.

World will realise Pak's potential once India ties improve: Imran

World will realise Pak's potential once India ties improve: Imran

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Khan also said Pakistan has decided to partner any other country only for peace and named the partnership with the US as the one.

The Aadhaar Nightmare

The Aadhaar Nightmare

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

In a nation divided by many things, the 12-digit unique identity number is holding lives to ransom.

'How can they call such a man a threat?'

'How can they call such a man a threat?'

Rediff.com19 May 2014

'He is in a wheelchair, his joints are swollen and he is in great pain.' A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com speaks to colleagues and students of the polio-afflicted Delhi University Professor G N Saibaba, who was arrested on May 9 for alleged Naxalite links.

Tadoba holds its own among star tiger reserves

Tadoba holds its own among star tiger reserves

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

'In Tadoba many of them have names -- Sonam, Shivaji, Maya and Tara.' 'Their territories are precisely demarcated on the map, and it is to the waterhole that we all troupe, to stay put till the lord or her ladyship deign to put in an appearance.' Subir Roy on a visit to the the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.

Sheena case: Peter sent to judicial custody till Dec 14

Sheena case: Peter sent to judicial custody till Dec 14

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

A court in Mumbai on Tuesday remanded former media baron Peter Mukerjea in judicial custody till December 14 in the Sheena Bora murder case.

Shahtoosh case: Sahil Zaroo gets bail

Shahtoosh case: Sahil Zaroo gets bail

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

Sahil Zaroo, held in a shahtoosh shawl theft case, was on Tuesday granted bail by a Mumbai court.

Sheena case: CBI questions ex-Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria

Sheena case: CBI questions ex-Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

The spotlight had fallen on Maria and his crack team after the CBI arrested media baron Peter Mukherjea last year. There were allegations that Maria had not probed the property angle in the case and not quizzed Mukherjea.