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'We haven't heard the last about Omicron'

'We haven't heard the last about Omicron'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'Your body will be able to deal with Omicron at any time, but it depends (on when) if you are vaccinated.'

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

The Official Timekeeper Of Beating Hearts

Rediff.com6 May 2022

If Irrfan could have been our finest professor of empirical philosophy, and Nawaz is our foremost poet of that space halfway between the gutter and the stars, then Jaideep Ahlawat has to be our greatest artist-scientist, asserts Sreehari Nair.

'Post Balakot, Army was ready for conventional war'

'Post Balakot, Army was ready for conventional war'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The sources said Indian Army had finalised contracts to procure ammunition worth Rs 11,000 crore after the Uri terror attack in September 2016, and it has received 95 per cent of the total order.

Over 3 lakh people evacuated as Cyclone Vayu set to hit Guj

Over 3 lakh people evacuated as Cyclone Vayu set to hit Guj

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force started landing in Gujarat with the help of the Indian Air Force to undertake preventive evacuation of people living on the west coast, an IAF official said.

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.

Pak intensifying efforts to push infiltrators in J-K: Army

Pak intensifying efforts to push infiltrators in J-K: Army

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Lt Gen Singh also said necessary security arrangements had been put in place to ensure peace and security.

'Let no one speak anything against the RAW'

'Let no one speak anything against the RAW'

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Former Research and Analysis Wing chief C D Sahay comes to the defence of the agency in the backdrop of the 'fake' terror alert and says that one vital piece of information at a critical movement is worth everything.

6.4 magnitude quake strikes Assam, 10 more follow

6.4 magnitude quake strikes Assam, 10 more follow

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The epicenter of the quake was Sonitpur and the quake occurred at 7.51 am at a depth of 17 kilometres, it said.

America's message to India in a warship

America's message to India in a warship

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'Movement of naval forces at sea is often more than just perfunctory deployment -- reading the messages that they send is important,' alerts Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The state government has declared a holiday on Wednesday and Thursday for all private institutions, offices, non-essential services within Outer Ring Road here in view of rains.

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

From Delhi to Kerala, rain continues to wreak havoc

From Delhi to Kerala, rain continues to wreak havoc

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The national capital received heavy precipitation resulting in waterlogging on several roads and traffic jams at various intersections.

India ready to tackle IS threat, says Rajnath

India ready to tackle IS threat, says Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Home minister says Islamic State is a threat to entire world.

US, UK evacuate nationals from Yemen amid Qaeda threat

US, UK evacuate nationals from Yemen amid Qaeda threat

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The United States on Tuesday evacuated nearly 90 Americans from Yemen, while the Britain has withdrawn all diplomatic staff in the country amid a worldwide terror alert linked to electronic intercepts from Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, ordering a major attack since 9/11.

Cyclone Nisarga: 'Mumbai may experience damage like Kolkata'

Cyclone Nisarga: 'Mumbai may experience damage like Kolkata'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'What's being predicted for Mumbai is not so different from what Kolkata experienced.' 'People should definitely be alert and aware and follow the advice of the disaster managers.'

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

Kerala, K'taka, Maharashtra heave sigh of relief after floods recede

Kerala, K'taka, Maharashtra heave sigh of relief after floods recede

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

After days of incessant rains, the situation improved in many parts of Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra on Tuesday with water receding in affected areas.

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Heavy rains, strong winds batter Mumbai; signage atop BSE damaged

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The Indian Meteorological Department, meanwhile, warned of intense spell of 30 to 50 mm rainfall per hour with strong winds in Mumbai and suburban areas.

Grenade attack in Jammu kills 1; man with Hizb links arrested

Grenade attack in Jammu kills 1; man with Hizb links arrested

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The scene of the blast along the B C Road was sealed off by police and a massive hunt has been launched to nab the grenade thrower, Inspector General of Police, Jammu, M K Sinha said.

Pak raises Kashmir during SAARC video-conference on coronavirus

Pak raises Kashmir during SAARC video-conference on coronavirus

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Government sources in New Delhi said the neighbouring country's attempt to 'politicise' a humanitarian issue by its 'unwarranted' statement on Kashmir during the video-conference reflected 'very poorly' on it.

Here's what you can do to save your system from ransomware

Here's what you can do to save your system from ransomware

Rediff.com14 May 2017

It said the ransomware called 'WannaCry' or 'WannaCrypt' encrypts the computer's hard disk drive and then spreads laterally between computers on the same LAN.

2 low-intensity explosions near Agra station, no casualties reported

2 low-intensity explosions near Agra station, no casualties reported

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Just hours before blasts Andaman Express crashed into a huge boulder on the tracks near another station 20 kms away and police recovered a note at the site threatening of terror attacks.

Explosion on Taiwan train injures 24 people

Explosion on Taiwan train injures 24 people

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

News reports cited police as saying they suspected blast in the capital of Taipei had been caused by some kind of explosive in the train carriage.

UK Parliament in temporary lockdown over suspicious package

UK Parliament in temporary lockdown over suspicious package

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Britain's Parliament was on Thursday put under a temporary lockdown after a Pakistani-origin member of the House of Lords received a suspicious envelope filled with "white powder" along with a racist letter, on a day the United Kingdom marked the 11th anniversary of the 2005 London terror attacks.

Elephant in the room: Is it community infection or no?

Elephant in the room: Is it community infection or no?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'Call it by whichever name, but there is transmission happening between people.'

Train driver averts major mishap near Wardha

Train driver averts major mishap near Wardha

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

The incident occurred on Sunday when Ganga Kaveri was fast approaching Chitoda station and the driver noticed derailed empty coal wagons on the track at Bhugaon station. He immediately applied the emergency brakes and brought the train to a grinding halt, officials said.

We went unprepared into trap laid by Vikas Dubey: Survivor cop

We went unprepared into trap laid by Vikas Dubey: Survivor cop

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Speaking to reporters, Kaushalendra Pratap Singh, the station officer of Bithoor police station in Kanpur district who was injured in the savage attack on a police team, recalled the events of the intervening night of Thursday-Friday that unfolded like a gangster film.

Paris attacker visited London, Birmingham

Paris attacker visited London, Birmingham

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

One of the Islamic State terrorists behind the deadly Paris attacks had visited London and Birmingham earlier this year to meet people suspected of planning a terror attack in the United Kingdom, counter-terrorism officials have found.

Gunman opens fire, shoots self at US varsity

Gunman opens fire, shoots self at US varsity

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

A gunman on Tuesday opened fire inside a library at the University of Texas in United States, before shooting and killing himself.

Delhi tremors sets off panic among people

Delhi tremors sets off panic among people

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed the people to maintain calm. "Earthquake tremors in Delhi. I appeal to people to maintain calm. Officials out in the field to assess the situation," he said on micro-blogging site Twitter.

Pharma cos ready to meet Tamiflu demand

Pharma cos ready to meet Tamiflu demand

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The central government's decision to stockpile another 20 million capsules of generic Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) to strengthen its preparedness to fight the H1N1 epidemic has alerted domestic pharmaceutical companies.

Flight carrying Swaraj goes incommunicado for 14 minutes

Flight carrying Swaraj goes incommunicado for 14 minutes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Contact could not be established with the Indian Air Force flight IFC 31 after it left Male ATC for Mauritius airspace on Saturday, the Airports Authority of India said in a statement.

Yearend hope: UK 1st nation to okay Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

Yearend hope: UK 1st nation to okay Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The United Kingdom on Wednesday became the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19, paving the way for mass vaccinations against the deadly novel coronavirus.

Modi's security A-Team: Drones, NSG commandoes & snipers

Modi's security A-Team: Drones, NSG commandoes & snipers

Rediff.com9 May 2014

With no SPG protection, the task to keep the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial nominee way from all the threats he faces is daunting. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Knife-wielding man kills 1, injures 4 others in German supermarket

Knife-wielding man kills 1, injures 4 others in German supermarket

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The attacker ran into an Edeka shop in the northern city of Hamburg and knifed a customer to death before slashing at four others as he fled.

Irma headed for Bahamas after battering Caribbean, at least 10 killed

Irma headed for Bahamas after battering Caribbean, at least 10 killed

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The evacuation of coastal areas of Florida and neighboring Georgia was the biggest seen in the US in a dozen years.

Be Prepared for Taliban Terror

Be Prepared for Taliban Terror

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Pakistan would want to take full advantage of the situation to direct Taliban trained terrorists into the Kashmir Valley, alert Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

LeT's paragliders: Intelligence blooper?

LeT's paragliders: Intelligence blooper?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Intelligence inputs that Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba has acquired as high as 50 paragliding equipments for potential use to launch suicide attacks prompting a security alert in India ahead of the Republic Day appears to be a blooper.

2 firefighters die in gas well blaze in Assam

2 firefighters die in gas well blaze in Assam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The two firefighters had gone missing after the well caught fire on Tuesday and their bodies were recovered by a National Disaster Relief Force team on Wednesday morning, said Oil India Spokesperson Tridiv Hazarika.

Rain toll in North reaches 37; floods in Haryana, Punjab

Rain toll in North reaches 37; floods in Haryana, Punjab

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The water level rose above the danger mark in Haridwar and Delhi and the level at Bhakra dam was a foot above the permissible mark.