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Now job opportunities abroad under govt initiative

Now job opportunities abroad under govt initiative

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

A fresh global skill gap study shows how India can tap opportunities in Germany, New Zealand, Qatar, Malaysia, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE and the UK.

UK police fines Rishi Sunak over seatbelt 'error'

UK police fines Rishi Sunak over seatbelt 'error'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The local police force where Rishi Sunak filmed a social media video in a moving car without a seatbelt on Friday fined the British Prime Minister for the legal breach.

100 ASI sites to be lit up as India takes over as G20 president

100 ASI sites to be lit up as India takes over as G20 president

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Hundred centrally-protected monuments, including UNESCO world heritage sites spread across the country, will be lit up for a week and bear the G20 logo starting December 1 when India will assume the Presidency of influential group, officials said on Wednesday.

K'taka auto blast: TN police quizzes man for links with accused

K'taka auto blast: TN police quizzes man for links with accused

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The police had claimed that the SIM card used by the accused was bought by submitting a fake Aadhar card which led police to Surendran.

1971 War: When my dad trained the Mukti Bahini

1971 War: When my dad trained the Mukti Bahini

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Dad had sneaked into East Pakistan (present day Bangladesh) well before the war had started for reconnaissance of the terrain on the other side. He had disguised himself as a driver of a truck laden with goods and traveled into East Pakistan to be received by the underground fighters of the Mukti Bahini.

Sikh driver in US called 'terrorist' by police

Sikh driver in US called 'terrorist' by police

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

A Sikh truck driver in the US has alleged that traffic police in Mississippi called him a "terrorist" and a county judge later humiliated him by describing his turban as "that rag."

Now, energy ratings for LPG stove

Now, energy ratings for LPG stove

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Star ratings would be applicable for diesel pumps in the agriculture sector.

Another train derails in AP; one killed, 22 hurt

Another train derails in AP; one killed, 22 hurt

Rediff.com6 Jul 2003

The engine and two coaches of Pakala-Bellary passenger train derailed between Kurapalakota and Thummalakunta stations in Chittoor district.

Four elephants run over by train engine

Four elephants run over by train engine

Rediff.com31 Mar 2003

The diesel engine, which was on its way to Dharmapuri from Salem, derailed following the collision, but the driver escaped unhurt, District Superintendent of Police K Periyaiah said.

Mumbai's teenage racer selected for 'Girls on Track' project

Mumbai's teenage racer selected for 'Girls on Track' project

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Aashi Hanspal has been selected along with 19 others in the age group of 12-16 out of 70 entries from five continents.

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

As media phenomenon, Arikomban is in a different league. Efforts to capture the elephant were telecast live. Local three-wheeler drivers started a fans association for the pachyderm. A film has now been announced based on Arikomban's life.

Where post-Godhra riot cases stand after Naroda Gam verdict

Where post-Godhra riot cases stand after Naroda Gam verdict

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Apart from the Naroda Gam case, seven other 2002 post-Godhra riots cases were investigated by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team.

Five thrown out of running train near Nashik

Five thrown out of running train near Nashik

Rediff.com29 Nov 2003

The incident occured early on Friday morning when the youths, travelling in 5250 UP Darbhanga-Kurla Pawan Express, got into an argument with passengers over sharing of seats.

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'There were many experts around me,' A Ganesh Nadar discovers at the India-Pakistan hockey game. 'One of them was explaining to his neighbour, that fellow is a good dragger and flicker, that fellow is a penalty corner specialist, that fellow is a penalty specialist, that fellow is a very good defender, etc, freely dispensing with his expert knowledge.'

Heavy rains in Chennai: Rail, road transport affected

Heavy rains in Chennai: Rail, road transport affected

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Though there was some delay in respect of a couple of flights, there was no major disruption in services, airport sources in Chennai said, adding even passengers who arrived late due to showers were allowed to board.

Train horror: Bangalore-Ernakulam Express derails leaving 9 dead and 18 critical

Train horror: Bangalore-Ernakulam Express derails leaving 9 dead and 18 critical

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

9 passengers were killed and 16 seriously injured when 9 bogies derailed.

More than two-thirds of non-profits struggle for funding: Report

More than two-thirds of non-profits struggle for funding: Report

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The survey showed that 74 per cent of the non-profits consider "scaling their impact" extremely important.

Railways shrug off responsibility, blame Nitish for train mishap

Railways shrug off responsibility, blame Nitish for train mishap

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Three bills were introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid uproar with members from Left parties trooping into the Well to protest against rising prices of onion while other members raised the Telangana issue.

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Four men were arrested in Madrid, police said, three of whom were members of "a radical group of fans of a Madrid club", who were previously flagged during matches as "high risk" to help curb violence during games.

Kerala ordinance hikes punishment for offences against medical personnel

Kerala ordinance hikes punishment for offences against medical personnel

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Left Democratic Front government in Kerala on Wednesday approved an ordinance that provides for stringent punishment, including imprisonment of up to seven years and a maximum fine of Rs 5 lakh for those found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to doctors, medical students, and others working in the health services sector in the state.

Maha bandh: Stone pelting on BEST buses affects services

Maha bandh: Stone pelting on BEST buses affects services

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The BEST services resumed after the shutdown ended around 4 pm.

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Om Puri: The Chronicler Of Cities On The Boil

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'If it weren't for Om Puri, a whole range of our big city experiences wouldn't have found their honest representations on the screen.'

Railway infra bears the brunt of Agnipath protests on Day 4

Railway infra bears the brunt of Agnipath protests on Day 4

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Protestors continued to target railway properties in Bihar and West Bengal on Saturday to vent their ire against the Agnipath defence recruitment scheme disrupting train services in the eastern region for the fourth day in a row, while demonstrations were held on roads in Odisha and Jharkhand.

The Temple That's Moving!

The Temple That's Moving!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

A village gets electricity after 75 years. A rare bird rescued. Why Kashmiris love Harisa. Do watch these interesting videos.

Coulthard backed 'W series' will see women race in F1

Coulthard backed 'W series' will see women race in F1

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

No woman has competed in Formula One since 1976 but organisers of the 'W Series' hope to provide a platform for them to develop skills before taking on the men further up the motorsport ladder. The idea of an all-female series is not new but has been controversial in the past, with top women racers adamant they want to compete against the men rather than be separated.

After Goa, Kejriwal offers free pilgrimage if AAP voted to power in U'khand

After Goa, Kejriwal offers free pilgrimage if AAP voted to power in U'khand

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday promised to introduce a free pilgrimage scheme for the people of different communities in Uttarakhand if the Aam Aadmi Party came to power in the state.

Four killed as bus carrying migrants hits truck in Maharashtra

Four killed as bus carrying migrants hits truck in Maharashtra

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The accident took place at Kolwan village around 3.30 am when the bus was on way from Solapur to Nagpur railway station where the labourers were supposed to board a Shramik Special train to reach their native places in Jharkhand, Additional Superintendent of Police Noorul Hasan said.

Asia's first woman to drive a diesel train is an Indian

Asia's first woman to drive a diesel train is an Indian

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Mumtaz Kazi recounts her life's journey in her own words.

25 killed, 250 rescued in Madhya Pradesh twin train tragedy

25 killed, 250 rescued in Madhya Pradesh twin train tragedy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Over 250 passengers have been rescued, a railway official said.

I will compete with myself at CWG: Mirabai Chanu

I will compete with myself at CWG: Mirabai Chanu

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Mirabai Chanu will enter Birmingham, as title favourite.

New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Just a few weeks ago, the Centre has come out with the long-awaited Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, which have drawn a dismayed response from the companies concerned.

Centre in 'mission mode' to fill job vacancies in govt depts and ministries

Centre in 'mission mode' to fill job vacancies in govt depts and ministries

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The Centre is in "mission mode" to fill vacancies in government departments and ministries. The Department of Expenditure is currently following up with other wings of the government to expedite pending appointments. Regular follow-ups are being made to fill the vacant positions, so that the stated target of eliminating 1 million vacancies is met by December 2023, ahead of the next Lok Sabha elections. Even as the nodal ministry for filling vacant positions in the government is the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the Department of Expenditure's Establishment Coordination (Personnel) division is providing support for the recruitment drive.

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Dense to very dense fog engulfed the Indo-Gangetic plains, including Delhi, for the second morning on the trot on Tuesday, lowering visibility to 50 metres in the city and affecting road traffic and train movement.

'Private Sector Is Not Firing At 100%'

'Private Sector Is Not Firing At 100%'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

'They have started becoming an important player, but not at the same level as they were in the earlier part of the decade.'

Ukraine Is Taking No Chances With Putin

Ukraine Is Taking No Chances With Putin

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Glimpses of Ukraine's military preparations on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

Driver dies on Phillip Island track

Driver dies on Phillip Island track

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

McColl, 23, from Sydney, hit a bank in his Volkswagen Golf near turn four during the second day's competition at the PROCAR Champ Series meeting.

Mumbai commissioner orders 'Nirbhaya squad' at every police station

Mumbai commissioner orders 'Nirbhaya squad' at every police station

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

A special squad consisting of women officials should be set up at every police station and patrolling should be intensified in areas where the occurrence of crime against women is more likely, Mumbai Police Commissioner Hemant Nagrale said.

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

The Tree That Lived For 704 Years

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The Deodar's lifespan stretched from 1215 (construction of the Qutub Minar) to 1919 (the Jallianwala Bagh massacre). Magnificent and imposing, a cross section of its bark is the piece de resistance at a unique museum of India's forests.

Want To Meet Tom Cruise This Week?

Want To Meet Tom Cruise This Week?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Sequels, prequels, something new, something same, Sukanya Verma offers you your OTT menu this week.