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We stand vindicated, say farmers as cops remove barricades from protest sites

We stand vindicated, say farmers as cops remove barricades from protest sites

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Farmers said that they never blocked roads at the Delhi border points.

6 dead, 31 injured as foot overbridge collapses in Mumbai

6 dead, 31 injured as foot overbridge collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Maharashtra CM said a high-level committee will probe the circumstances under which the 40-year-old overbridge collapsed.

Kolkata horror: Ola drivers rape, kill minor; throw her into canal

Kolkata horror: Ola drivers rape, kill minor; throw her into canal

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The duo allegedly kidnapped the girl by forcing her into a taxi and drove her to the Park Circus flyover where they took turns to rape the minor inside the vehicle.

'That there are no surprises is a big positive'

'That there are no surprises is a big positive'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'The fiscal pressure will be there, but the intent of the government behind this move is to spur demand and growth.'

Easier to travel Bangalore-London than Bangalore-Surat

Easier to travel Bangalore-London than Bangalore-Surat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

What is required is boring leadership that ensures that the basics are right and not genius leadership that dreams of bullet trains, says Aakar Patel.

SEE: How children are studying online

SEE: How children are studying online

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'Online Classes', a term now familiar in every home with children in it around the world. Scenes from how Indian children are coping with being taught online.

Cong releases film on Rahul's meet with migrants

Cong releases film on Rahul's meet with migrants

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The documentary captures the pain and helplessness the migrant labourers and their families are feeling, as they long to return to their villages after losing their means of livelihood in cities due to the lockdown over the novel coronavirus pandemic.

'Metro Man' Sreedharan for CM? Kerala BJP chief clarifies remark

'Metro Man' Sreedharan for CM? Kerala BJP chief clarifies remark

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party chief K Surendran said the BJP's central leadership alone will decide on the party's chief ministerial candidate.

NSG, SWAT teams, drones: Delhi preps for PM's speech

NSG, SWAT teams, drones: Delhi preps for PM's speech

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

A multi-layered security cover has been put in place to secure the historic Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 75nd Independence Day on Sunday.

After showers, Delhi ends up in a gridlock

After showers, Delhi ends up in a gridlock

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The national capital woke up to a cool 26 degree Celsius Monday morning, but for office goers it was all downhill from there as the waterlogged roads brought the traffic to an almost standstill.

Mumbai to be developed as a global financial hub: Fadnavis

Mumbai to be developed as a global financial hub: Fadnavis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Government will create conducive environment for fund managers: CM

'Punjab police put PM's life in danger'

'Punjab police put PM's life in danger'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

'The PM of India was 20 km away from the Pakistan border and he is one of the persons under extreme threat from that country and they put his life in danger.'

As India steps on gas for infra building, repairs are left out

As India steps on gas for infra building, repairs are left out

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Little attention is being paid to keep roads, bridges and flyovers in good shape

'We don't wait for Santa Claus. We become somebody else's Santa'

'We don't wait for Santa Claus. We become somebody else's Santa'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

'When you go under a flyover in Mumbai at night, you will see many underprivileged people sleeping there. You get the best smiles when you distribute gifts, food packets or blankets.' Actor Karan Wahi's noble cause.

Delhi's wait for monsoon ends, rain drenches parts of city

Delhi's wait for monsoon ends, rain drenches parts of city

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Normally, monsoon reaches Delhi by June 27. It covers the entire country by July 8. Last year, the wind system had reached Delhi on June 25 and covered the entire country by June 29.

Lockdown controlled progression of COVID-19: Govt

Lockdown controlled progression of COVID-19: Govt

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The states were advised to plan for the requisite number of isolation, oxygen supported and ICU beds based on the prevalent and expected case growth rate. the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is also monitoring the COVID-19 hospital infrastructure, he said.

Maha: Streets wear deserted look on 1st weekend lockdown

Maha: Streets wear deserted look on 1st weekend lockdown

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

The first weekend lockdown in the state began at 8 pm on Friday and it will continue till 7 am on Monday.

'Something is going on with Yogi and Modi'

'Something is going on with Yogi and Modi'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'In politics, not everything is spoken and there are a lot of messaging done very discreetly.'

How Mumbai man beat lockdown to reach Allahabad

How Mumbai man beat lockdown to reach Allahabad

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Prem Murti Pandey bought 25 tonnes of onions, load them onto a truck and hit the road.

Maharashtra plans noise arresters on roads

Maharashtra plans noise arresters on roads

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

The Maharashtra government on Friday announced that proposed flyovers and roads in Mumbai would have noise arresters to curb sound pollution.

PHOTOS: Incessant rains bring Mumbai to a halt

PHOTOS: Incessant rains bring Mumbai to a halt

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The weather department on Wednesday issued a rain 'red alert' warning for Mumbai and adjoining areas and asked the authorities to be prepared to handle any situation.

How Gadkari plans to bolster India's economy

How Gadkari plans to bolster India's economy

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Gadkari said that the MSME sector contributes significantly in pushing the country's economic growth and creating employment.

How Lives Can Be Saved In Road Accidents

How Lives Can Be Saved In Road Accidents

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

India tops the world with 11% of global deaths in road accidents while we have only 1% of the world's vehicles.

Lakshadweep administrator has Modi's ear, and trust

Lakshadweep administrator has Modi's ear, and trust

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Given Narendra Modi's trust in him, Praful Khoda Patel is unlikely to back down in Lakshadweep.

Car bomb rocks Srinagar, 17 injured

Car bomb rocks Srinagar, 17 injured

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

After a lull of several months, Srinagar was rocked by a massive explosion in which at least 17 persons were injured, one of them critically. The police said militants carried out the powerful explosion on the city's only flyover in Jahangir Chowk, adjacent to city centre Lal Chowk on Wednesday evening.

Tight security, COVID-19 norms in place for I-Day

Tight security, COVID-19 norms in place for I-Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

There will be around 4,000 security personnel at the Red Fort and they will stand in adherence with social distancing norms.

Won't let Karnataka's development journey to be trampled on: Modi

Won't let Karnataka's development journey to be trampled on: Modi

Rediff.com15 May 2018

"This is an unparalleled and unprecedented win," he said.

Tension at Ghazipur border as Tikait defies order to vacate protest site

Tension at Ghazipur border as Tikait defies order to vacate protest site

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

A confrontation was building up at the UP Gate in Ghazipur bordering Delhi with heavy security deployed while frequent power cuts were witnessed in the evening at the protest site, where Bharatiya Kisan Union members, led by Tikait, are staying put since November 28.

Farmers step up agitation, block another highway

Farmers step up agitation, block another highway

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Farmers had threatened to block other roads of Delhi in the coming days if the new agriculture laws are not scrapped soon.

Accidents? Govt to spend Rs 11K crore for better roads

Accidents? Govt to spend Rs 11K crore for better roads

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

'India can learn from Sweden that witnessed just one accident last year.'

Stalin: From gritty teenage campaigner to mature DMK boss

Stalin: From gritty teenage campaigner to mature DMK boss

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The 65-year-old leader's ascent as the DMK chief heralds a new era in the Dravidian party, making him only the second man after his father to be elected as party president.

How small entrepreneurs are making it big on Flipkart, Amazon

How small entrepreneurs are making it big on Flipkart, Amazon

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

They have struck gold by partnering online retailers.

Continuous rains submerge parts of Delhi-NCR

Continuous rains submerge parts of Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The Ayanagar weather station recorded 122.8 mm between 8.30 am on Wednesday and 8.30 am on Thursday, which was 11 times the normal rainfall.

2 Noida cops suspended for taking PM's convoy on wrong route

2 Noida cops suspended for taking PM's convoy on wrong route

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

The two policemen took a wrong turn as a result of which the prime minister's cavalcade was caught in traffic for two minutes near Mahamaya Flyover.

I never threatened to leave Mumbai: Lata

I never threatened to leave Mumbai: Lata

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

"Nowadays, no-news is made news. And the victim of such news has to issue a clarification. I am unaccustomed to such things," she said.

'Dramabaaz' Rahul wasted migrants' time: Sitharaman

'Dramabaaz' Rahul wasted migrants' time: Sitharaman

Rediff.com17 May 2020

"They are calling us dramabaaz. What happened yesterday by stopping migrants and interacting with them on the road and wasting their time? Aren't they dramabaaz?," she quipped.

'Modi has no stomach for dissent'

'Modi has no stomach for dissent'

Rediff.com14 May 2014

'The real leader is not the one who builds flyovers and bridges. The real leader gets into the space of the human hearts which are at war and brings them together.' 'Gandhi did that. There cannot be a nation which is vibrant and strong where there is hatred which is tearing you apart,' filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt tells Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com

Farmers' stir: Heavy police force deployed, 3 Delhi border points closed

Farmers' stir: Heavy police force deployed, 3 Delhi border points closed

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The protest by farmers at the Delhi border points entered the sixth day and is set to continue as the critical talks between three Union ministers and farmer groups ended in a stalemate on Tuesday after they rejected the government's suggestion of a new committee to look into issues raised by agitating farmers.

US celebrates I-Day with massive military parade

US celebrates I-Day with massive military parade

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Trump became the first US President in over 70 years to deliver an Independence Day address which the Opposition Democratic leaders criticised for what they alleged politicisation of the country's declaration of independence from Britain on July 4, 1776.

7 women among 8 killed in Haryana vehicle pile-up

7 women among 8 killed in Haryana vehicle pile-up

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

The accident took place on the Jhajjar bypass in the morning, resulting in a pile-up as multiple vehicles rammed into each other due to reduced visibility caused by dense fog in the area.