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Cong, NCP demand CBI reveal outcome in Sushant case

Cong, NCP demand CBI reveal outcome in Sushant case

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party, allies in the Shiv Sena-led Maha Viaks Aghadi government in Maharashtra, on Monday demanded that the Central Bureau of Investigation reveal its final finding into the Sushant Singh Rajput death case.

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

One Chinese source informed ANI that 10 million new infections are probably occurring daily in China.

7-year-old Jharkhand girl found with monkeypox-like symptoms, alert issued

7-year-old Jharkhand girl found with monkeypox-like symptoms, alert issued

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Jharkhand government has asked health officials to remain on alert and arrange isolation beds in all district hospitals after a seven-year-old girl was detected with symptoms similar to monkeypox in Garhwa, an official said on Wednesday.

FIR registered by Rhea illegal: Sushant's family lawyer

FIR registered by Rhea illegal: Sushant's family lawyer

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Singh said he will take strong action to ensure that the FIR, which names Rajput's sister Priyanka Singh, Dr Tarun Kumar of RML Hospital, Delhi and others under various sections of the IPC, and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, does not deflect the trials in another direction.

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

'Centre can't abdicate its responsibility'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'The Centre and state need to take a unified approach and take concerted action before this matter assumes menacing proportions because unemployment, the drug trade and the levels of frustration among the youth make them vulnerable to any maverick who promises something better.'

Sameer Wankhede's Mumbai NCB stint ends; sent back to DRI

Sameer Wankhede's Mumbai NCB stint ends; sent back to DRI

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The tenure of controversial Narcotics Control Bureau Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede with the federal anti-narcotics agency has ended and his services have been put at the disposal of his parent organisation Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, officials said on Monday.

Don't be lax in handling Covid, govt tells TN, Maharashtra, UP

Don't be lax in handling Covid, govt tells TN, Maharashtra, UP

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Amid rising cases of Covid, the Centre on Friday asked eight states including Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra to maintain a strict watch and take pre-emptive action in any area of concern to control any emerging spread of infection.

US withdraws emergency use of hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19

US withdraws emergency use of hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The Food and Drug Administration said its decision is based on new information, including clinical trial data results, that have led it to conclude that the drugs may not be effective to treat COVID-19 and that its potential benefits for such use do not outweigh its known and potential risks.

9 WARNING Signs Your Teen Is Suicidal

9 WARNING Signs Your Teen Is Suicidal

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Quite often, you'd see teens not taking a bath for days or ignoring self-care prior to their self-harm attempts.

Ramdev withdraws 'allopathy' remarks after furore

Ramdev withdraws 'allopathy' remarks after furore

Rediff.com24 May 2021

However, he also said traditional ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy have also controlled and provided permanent solution to several complex diseases like blood pressure, thyroid, sugar, arthritis, hepatitis and asthma.

Was Sheena Bora alive months after her death?

Was Sheena Bora alive months after her death?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'There is a communication between Rahul Mukerjea and Sheena Bora.' 'First on the 26th. And then on the 27th and then on the 28th.' 'See the messages wherein Rahul Mukerjea tells Sheena Bora "Baba I am in the car park. Come".' 'And Sheena Bora replies to Rahul Mukerjea: "Five min bas".' 'This explains why none of the bodies matched Sheena Bora...'

Amy Winehouse: A death foretold

Amy Winehouse: A death foretold

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Remembering the late singer-songwriter.

Those who defamed Mumbai Police should apologise: Sena

Those who defamed Mumbai Police should apologise: Sena

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The party in its mouthpiece also said the Maharashtra government should file a defamation case against those who were part of the conspiracy.

Maha CM takes a swipe at Kangana over Mumbai remarks

Maha CM takes a swipe at Kangana over Mumbai remarks

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Speaking in the legislative assembly on the condolence motion, Thackeray, without taking any names, said, "Some people have gratitude towards the city where they live and earn their livelihood, but some don't."

Rohit slams bowlers after England humiliation

Rohit slams bowlers after England humiliation

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Thursday said that his players crumbled under pressure in a high-stakes T20 World Cup semi-final against England.

Over 1 million new COVID-19 cases reported in US

Over 1 million new COVID-19 cases reported in US

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The US health authorities registered more than three times as many new cases as in any previous wave of the coronavirus.

Zydus Cadila seeks nod for its COVID vaccine for 12 years, above

Zydus Cadila seeks nod for its COVID vaccine for 12 years, above

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Drug firm Zydus Cadila on Thursday said it has applied for emergency use authorisation (EUA) with the Indian drug regulator for its three-dose COVID-19 vaccine ZyCoV-D, and plans to manufacture 10-12 crore doses annually.

AIIMS doctor said Sushant died by strangulation, claims family lawyer

AIIMS doctor said Sushant died by strangulation, claims family lawyer

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The family lawyer said he was getting "frustrated" by the delay in the CBI taking a decision in the case.

Maradona auction offers fans 'souvenirs' of late star

Maradona auction offers fans 'souvenirs' of late star

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Diego Maradona's fans will have a chance to snap up memorabilia from the soccer star in an auction on Sunday, just over a year after his death, which will include his iconic cigars, a pair of BMW cars and a luxury villa that Maradona bought his parents.

When the music died young

When the music died young

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

This is by now means a complete list of rock n rollers who died young. Death and popular music have an unhealthy fascination for each other.

6 die due to low pressure oxygen in MP hospital

6 die due to low pressure oxygen in MP hospital

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Terming the situation as scary, Nath also said there was a shortage of Remdesivir injections used in the treatment of coronavirus, and alleged that the key anti-viral drug and oxygen were available only on paper and not in reality.

View: Why Uddhav must be wary of Pawar

View: Why Uddhav must be wary of Pawar

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Criticism of Uddhav suits the NCP perfectly.' 'NCP members head key ministries in Maharashtra like home, finance and health, yet as chief minister it is Uddhav who is criticised for the state government's shortcomings.' 'Few hold NCP chief Sharad Pawar accountable for the performance of NCP ministers,' argues Sanjeev Nayyar.

'50 to 60 crore across India would be infected'

'50 to 60 crore across India would be infected'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'At least half the population in UP has been infected.'

NCB's Wankhede a 'bogus' officer, will be jailed: Malik

NCB's Wankhede a 'bogus' officer, will be jailed: Malik

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Launching a scathing attack on Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede, Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik on Thursday dubbed the officer as 'bogus' and asserted that once 'proof' against him is out, he can not remain in government service for even one day.

Covid-19: Delhi short on oxygen, beds, says Kejriwal

Covid-19: Delhi short on oxygen, beds, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The number of COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly with 24,000 fresh cases reported in the last 24 hours, he said in an online media briefing.

Cinderella. Money Heist. Scarlett. Hopkins

Cinderella. Money Heist. Scarlett. Hopkins

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Blockbusters, Oscar winners, fairy tales, indies and cute doggies, Sukanya Verma assures it's all there on OTT this week.

Pfizer Covid vaccine gets US experts' nod

Pfizer Covid vaccine gets US experts' nod

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The Pfizer vaccine has already been approved for the public in the United Kingdom and, Canada.

95% of samples from Delhi in last 6 months had Delta variant

95% of samples from Delhi in last 6 months had Delta variant

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Ninety-five per cent of samples from Delhi sequenced at the National Centre for Disease Control in the last six months were found infected with the Delta variant of the coronavirus, government data showed.

As India records 2.34 lakh Covid cases, PM urges: Test, track, treat

As India records 2.34 lakh Covid cases, PM urges: Test, track, treat

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Top officers across various ministries participate in the meeting that started at 8 pm on Saturday. The meeting is currently underway. The country is currently witnessing a second and more severe wave of the pandemic.

Vardhan asks Ramdev to withdraw remarks on allopathy

Vardhan asks Ramdev to withdraw remarks on allopathy

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Vardhan said that allopathic medicines have saved lives of crores and comments that it is responsible for death of lakhs is "extremely unfortunate".

Aryan Episode Won't Affect Brand SRK

Aryan Episode Won't Affect Brand SRK

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

SRK's persona and brand power has been built over nearly 30 years of public acclaim and love. Brands perhaps believe that his troubles are transitory and that as a human brand he has long legs capable of striding over controversies, explains ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

SC rules Kathua rape accused an adult, raps court for casual approach

SC rules Kathua rape accused an adult, raps court for casual approach

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The top court also held that medical opinion regarding the age of an accused cannot be 'brushed aside' in the absence of statutory proof on the same issue.

OTT: What You Can Watch On Long Weekend

OTT: What You Can Watch On Long Weekend

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Stars. Substance. Style. Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week.

Rhea Chakraborty to remain in jail till October 6

Rhea Chakraborty to remain in jail till October 6

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The special court on September 11 rejected bail pleas of Chakraborty, her brother Showik, and others in the case, noting that there was no "reasonable ground" at present for not connecting the accused with the crime.

Trump requests Modi to release Hydroxychloroquine ordered by US

Trump requests Modi to release Hydroxychloroquine ordered by US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade on March 25 banned the export of Hydroxychloroquine but said that certain shipments on humanitarian grounds may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. With more than three lakh confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and over 8,000 fatalities, the US has emerged as the worst sufferers of the deadly coronavirus diseases to which there has been no cure.

Jaya Bachchan bats for Bollywood in RS; toasted for her speech

Jaya Bachchan bats for Bollywood in RS; toasted for her speech

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Though Bachchan did not take any names, her remarks come a day after BJP's Lok Sabha MP and Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan said there was problem of drug addiction in the film industry and also actor Kangana Ranaut's recent remarks calling Bollywood a 'gutter'.

HC praises Sushant, says his face revealed he was good person

HC praises Sushant, says his face revealed he was good person

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The remarks were made by a bench of Justices S S Shinde and M S Karnik while reserving its verdict on a petition filed by Rajput's sisters - Priyanka Singh and Meetu Singh- seeking to quash an FIR for alleged forgery and fabrication of a medical prescription for their brother.

Declare 'black fungus' as notifiable disease: Centre to states

Declare 'black fungus' as notifiable disease: Centre to states

Rediff.com21 May 2021

As cases of 'black fungus' among COVID-19 patients in the country rise to cross 7,000, the Centre on Thursday urged all states and union territories to declare it as a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act to ensure mandatory surveillance to tackle the 'new challenge'.

In fresh war of words, Kangana calls Uddhav 'worst product of nepotism'

In fresh war of words, Kangana calls Uddhav 'worst product of nepotism'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The actor, who has been vocal about her criticism of the state government's handling of the investigation into actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death and labelled Bollywood a drug haven, lashed out against Thackeray a day after his Dussehra address.

'Sanjay Dutt's mother's death marked him forever'

'Sanjay Dutt's mother's death marked him forever'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

'A lovely boy with a heart of gold', 'A man who regrets his days as a drug addict', 'A boy gone astray' -- Sanjay Dutt's friends swear by him. Malavika Sangghvi decodes the man who's in trouble, yet again.