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'Govt is wasting time till Model Code of Conduct'

'Govt is wasting time till Model Code of Conduct'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'They just say we agree to your demands in the meetings, which is lip service. But on the ground they do not implement anything.'

Nipah returns to Kerala, 2 dead; 2 more test positive

Nipah returns to Kerala, 2 dead; 2 more test positive

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The Nipah virus has killed two people and infected two others in Kerala's Kozhikode district, the state government said on Tuesday.

Kerala assembly adjourned sine die amid Oppn boycott over SilverLine stir

Kerala assembly adjourned sine die amid Oppn boycott over SilverLine stir

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The opposition also made it clear that they have taken over the state-wide protest against SilverLine and would continue the agitation till the government withdraws from the initiative which they termed as "destructive" for the southern state.

Police file FIR against dean over Nanded hospital deaths

Police file FIR against dean over Nanded hospital deaths

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The police have registered an FIR against the acting dean and a doctor of a government hospital in Maharashtra's Nanded district, where 31 patients died in 48 hours, on the charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, an official said on Thursday.

Leh: 9 soldiers killed as vehicle falls into gorge

Leh: 9 soldiers killed as vehicle falls into gorge

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Senior Superintendent of Police of Leh P D Nitya said the Army vehicle, with 10 personnel on board, was on its way to Nyoma from Leh when its driver lost control and it plunged into a gorge at 4.45 pm.

'Free Palestine': US airman sets himself afire outside Israeli embassy

'Free Palestine': US airman sets himself afire outside Israeli embassy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

An active-duty member of the United States Air Force attempted self-immolation and yelled, 'Free Palestine', outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on February 25, according to the Air Force and local officials, reported by CNN.

Pope to declare Indian nun Mariam Thresia as saint this year

Pope to declare Indian nun Mariam Thresia as saint this year

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The nun belongs to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church.

Tiger from Rajasthan enters MP's Kuno, no threat to cheetahs

Tiger from Rajasthan enters MP's Kuno, no threat to cheetahs

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The tiger, around three years old, forayed into the protected forest from Rajasthan's Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, which was about 100 km from KNP, officials said.

'Insulting 26/11 Martyrs Will Backfire On Congress'

'Insulting 26/11 Martyrs Will Backfire On Congress'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'Why is the Congress not tendering an unconditional apology to the citizens of India?'

2-day holiday in Kozhikode following Nipah outbreak

2-day holiday in Kozhikode following Nipah outbreak

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

A 24-hour control room was set up in the neighbouring district of Wayanad following the Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode

'Will Never Regret Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Agitation'

'Will Never Regret Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Agitation'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

'We were not protesting for a wage hike or provident fund. We were protesting for the safety of the larger population. There is no personal gain.'

Nagpur flood toll rises to 4; govt announces Rs 4 lakh aid to kin of victims

Nagpur flood toll rises to 4; govt announces Rs 4 lakh aid to kin of victims

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Four persons, including a 53-year-old bedridden paralysed woman, died due to flooding after heavy rains in Nagpur, the police said on Saturday.

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

One of the high points of the proceedings was when Indrani Mukerjea's lawyer smartly utilised Dr Zeba Khan's expert status to pose her A Most Curious Question. He asked her if a skull can grow new teeth, even after the person, who it belonged to, had died, three years before. We can be sure that the discrepancy between the number of teeth discovered in the skull unearthed in 2012 and the skull shown in court in September 2019 will come up soon in Courtroom No 51. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.

Bihar: Ex-soldier killed, mob lynches armed attackers

Bihar: Ex-soldier killed, mob lynches armed attackers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Two persons were beaten to death by a mob when they were trying to flee after gunning down an ex-army man in Bihar's Rohtas district, police said.

UP: Theft accused dies in custody; Priyanka stopped from meeting family

UP: Theft accused dies in custody; Priyanka stopped from meeting family

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

"Do I need somebody's permission whenever I move out of Lucknow? Is there a problem why I am not being allowed to go to Agra, is there a law and order issue," she asked policemen who stopped her cavalcade.

Woman punches husband to death for not taking her to Dubai on birthday

Woman punches husband to death for not taking her to Dubai on birthday

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

It is being probed whether the woman hit her husband using only her fist or some object, the police official said, adding that the exact cause of death will be known only after the autopsy.

Russian lawmaker who died in Odisha was on 'tribal tour'

Russian lawmaker who died in Odisha was on 'tribal tour'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

This is the second death of Russian lawmakers within a week in the same Odisha hotel.

Mobile services suspended across Pak as voting underway

Mobile services suspended across Pak as voting underway

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

With former prime minister Imran Khan in jail, Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is tipped to emerge as the single largest party in the elections.

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

There will be work today, there will be work tomorrow, there will be work the day after, but nothing will make up for the eternal regret of not seeing a friend when he was dying.

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'The victory is an expression of agrarian distress and social turmoil.'

In The Times Of Usha Mehta And Savarkar

In The Times Of Usha Mehta And Savarkar

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

As Ae Watan Mere Watan and Swatantra Veer Savarkar release this week, Utkarsh Mishra takes us down history and reminds us about India's freedom struggle.

Man asks for extra curd with biryani, beaten to death

Man asks for extra curd with biryani, beaten to death

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

A heated argument broke out between the man and some hotel staff after the former asked for extra curd while having biryani.

'Only Cure For Migration Is To Create Jobs'

'Only Cure For Migration Is To Create Jobs'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The Odisha government told the assembly over 40,000 workers migrated from the state last year, with the highest number -- 26,151 -- from Balangir.

Congress MP dies of heart attack during Bharat Jodo; yatra halted for 24 hours

Congress MP dies of heart attack during Bharat Jodo; yatra halted for 24 hours

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The two-time MP was taking part in the Rahul Gandhi-led march in Phillaur in Jalandhar where he fainted, said senior party leader Partap Singh Bajwa, who was also marching in the yatra.

SC notice to Centre on plea to declare Emergency as 'unconstitutional'

SC notice to Centre on plea to declare Emergency as 'unconstitutional'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for petitioner Veera Sarin, said that Emergency was a "fraud" and the "greatest assault" on the Constitution as rights were suspended for months.

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.' 'The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent stance is not to the liking of the West,' asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Farmers tear-gassed again as talks with ministers inconclusive

Farmers tear-gassed again as talks with ministers inconclusive

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Union Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Munda, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai represented the Centre at the meeting over the farmer unions' various demands, including a law guaranteeing a minimum support price (MSP) for crops. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also joined the meeting at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration in Sector 26. The meeting started at around 8:45 pm on Thursday and lasted for around five hours.

Hamilton's 2008 F1 title didn't happen fairly: Massa

Hamilton's 2008 F1 title didn't happen fairly: Massa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Felipe Massa was leading the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix when fellow-Brazilian Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed his Renault into the wall on lap 14.

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'.

2 dead, 3 hurt in fire in 8-storey Mumbai building

2 dead, 3 hurt in fire in 8-storey Mumbai building

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The fire erupted in a first-floor flat of Veena Santur Cooperative Housing Society at around 12:30 pm and spread to the electric wiring and installations on that floor, according to officials.

Woman injured in Andheri bridge collapse dies

Woman injured in Andheri bridge collapse dies

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Asmita Katkar had suffered severe injuries to her head and limbs, an official said.

'Ready for war', says Israel as Hamas fires barrage of rockets

'Ready for war', says Israel as Hamas fires barrage of rockets

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The Israel Defence Forces on Saturday declared a state of readiness for war following a massive barrage of rockets from the Gaza Strip and infiltration of Hamas terrorists into Israel, The Times of Israel (TOI) reported.

The Sooner Woke-dom Dies, The Better

The Sooner Woke-dom Dies, The Better

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

As far as Hindus are concerned, the eclipse of Wokeism cannot come any sooner, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Amid coronavirus pandemic, man dies of hantavirus in China

Amid coronavirus pandemic, man dies of hantavirus in China

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Hantaviruses are a family of viruses spread mainly by rodents and can cause varied disease syndromes in people worldwide, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which is the leading national public health institute of the United States.

US gurdwara shooter's death declared suicide

US gurdwara shooter's death declared suicide

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The death of a white supremacist who killed six Sikh worshippers during a shooting rampage at a US Gurdwara has been declared a suicide.

Odisha: Girl, set on fire after resisting rape attempt, dies

Odisha: Girl, set on fire after resisting rape attempt, dies

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

A Dalit girl, who was set ablaze after an attempted rape, died after struggling for survival for twelve days at a hospital in Bhubaneswar, triggering public protests and demands for the resignation of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Centre reiterates no relocation of Kuno cheetahs, says serious about project

Centre reiterates no relocation of Kuno cheetahs, says serious about project

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

All forest officials and veterinarians are working very hard at the KNP, he said.

5 held in Arunachal over death of two in firing at Assam border

5 held in Arunachal over death of two in firing at Assam border

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Two persons died in Assam's Dhemaji district on Monday after alleged firing along the inter-state border.

2 killed in firing at Arunachal-Assam border, 3 go missing

2 killed in firing at Arunachal-Assam border, 3 go missing

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Two persons died and three others went missing after alleged firing along the Arunachal Pradesh border in Assam's Dhemaji district on Monday, the police said.

Chaos at Surat station to board train to Bihar, 1 dead

Chaos at Surat station to board train to Bihar, 1 dead

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Passengers rushed to board the Tapti Ganga Express train from Surat railway station in the morning, causing chaos in which some people fainted, Superintendent of Police (Western Railway) Sarjo Kumari said.