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Man held for sending lewd messages, videos to 1,500 females

Man held for sending lewd messages, videos to 1,500 females

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

A police team investigating a case registered on May 30 by a woman at Ashok Vihar police station in north westDelhi, arrested accused Mohammad Khalid from his father's bag shop in Sadar Bazar area, said Vijay Singh, DCP (north west).

Mumbai, adjoining districts put on alert in view of Cyclone Nisarg

Mumbai, adjoining districts put on alert in view of Cyclone Nisarg

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray through video conference and took stock of the state's preparedness to tackle any eventuality, the latter's office said. 10 units of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in vulnerable districts, while six others have been kept on a stand-by, officials said.

2 killed, 7 injured as Mumbai-bound train derails in Karnataka

2 killed, 7 injured as Mumbai-bound train derails in Karnataka

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The mishap took place at Martur village station, about 20 kilometres from Kalburgi.

How To Cope When Your Partner Ghosts You

How To Cope When Your Partner Ghosts You

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take control of your life and relationships.

Express train derails near Nashik: 3 killed, 37 injured

Express train derails near Nashik: 3 killed, 37 injured

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Two passengers were killed and 37 others injured when ten coaches of a train derailed at Ghoti, near Igatpuri in Nashik district, on Friday morning.

How To Protect Yourself From Dengue

How To Protect Yourself From Dengue

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

While there is no specific treatment for dengue, recovery primarily involves managing symptoms and preventing complications, says Dr Amit Sakaria.

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The train crash happened near the Bahanaga Baazar station in Balasore district, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar, around 7 pm on Friday, prompting the Railway Ministry to order a probe.

CM Kejriwal holds first janta darbar

CM Kejriwal holds first janta darbar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal conducts his first Janata Darbar.

Kota Student Suicides: Yoga, Zumba To Tackle Stress

Kota Student Suicides: Yoga, Zumba To Tackle Stress

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

According to Kota police and district administration records, at least 14 students studying in coaching centres in the city committed suicide this year.

6 killed as 11 coaches of Seemanchal Express derail in Bihar

6 killed as 11 coaches of Seemanchal Express derail in Bihar

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Prima facie, the derailment was caused by a rail fracture.

Coronavirus bigger than cricket, needs to be taken very seriously, says Paine; backs sporting cancellations

Coronavirus bigger than cricket, needs to be taken very seriously, says Paine; backs sporting cancellations

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The disease, which has so far claimed almost 8,000 lives and infected close to 2,00,000 people globally, has led to the cancellation or postponement of sports events across the globe. Tim Paine on Wednesday said the threat of COVID-19 pandemic is bigger than the game of cricket and needs to be taken seriously

Lockdown, containment measures successful: ICMR sero-survey

Lockdown, containment measures successful: ICMR sero-survey

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The first part of the study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) revealed that 0.73 per cent of the population surveyed showed evidence of past exposure to SARS-CoV-2, and that urban slum population was the most vulnerable to the infection, ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said at a press conference.

After 'immigrants' gaffe, BJP rephrases chapter on northeast citizens

After 'immigrants' gaffe, BJP rephrases chapter on northeast citizens

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The use of northeast immigrants was a typing error, says BJP.

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Dubai Police authorities said that there are still some unidentified bodies and the number of Indians who died in the accident could rise further.

Delhi court summons Kejriwal for calling cops 'thulla'

Delhi court summons Kejriwal for calling cops 'thulla'

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Constable Ajay Kumar Taneja, the complainant, claimed that being a member of Delhi Police he was defamed by the word used by Kejriwal.

POCSO at 10: Acquittals outdo convictions, high pendency, long disposal time

POCSO at 10: Acquittals outdo convictions, high pendency, long disposal time

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Uttar Pradesh has the highest pendency with more than three-fourths or 77.77 per cent of the total POCSO cases that were filed between November 2012 and February 2021, according to the data.

MEA sets up camp offices in Ukraine to help Indians

MEA sets up camp offices in Ukraine to help Indians

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

It is learnt that the camp office in Lviv would be able to coordinate the evacuation of Indians to Poland and Hungary while the one at Chernivtsi would facilitate exit to Romania.

Govt issues guidelines for care of children affected by Covid

Govt issues guidelines for care of children affected by Covid

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The states need to identify the children in distress through outreach and surveys and prepare a database with a profile of each child, along with the details of their specific needs and requirements, and ensure that the data is uploaded on the Track Child portal.

DENTAL GURU: Are teeth supposed to be light yellow?

DENTAL GURU: Are teeth supposed to be light yellow?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Scaling and polishing can only eliminate external stains. They do not make your teeth whiter, says Dr Shyam Jamalabad.

Bengaluru is India's child trafficking capital

Bengaluru is India's child trafficking capital

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Children between the ages of 10 and 14 continue to be brought to Garden City from villages in north India after their parents are paid a nominal amount and promised a job, shelter and work in Karnataka.

52 injured after Mahakaushal Express derails, railways order probe

52 injured after Mahakaushal Express derails, railways order probe

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

8 bogies of Mahakaushal Express derail in UP, 52 injured.

10 Health Screening Tests For Everyone

10 Health Screening Tests For Everyone

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Even if you feel healthy, your overall health report can give you a realistic picture of important parameters, advises Dr Divya Gopal.

Consumer protection agency sends notice to Ola, Uber

Consumer protection agency sends notice to Ola, Uber

Rediff.com21 May 2022

CCPA said the primary issues raised in the notices included 'deficiency in service'. This includes lack of proper response from customer support, driver refusing to take payment by online mode and insisting for cash only.

Kota: From Coaching Hub To Suicide Cluster

Kota: From Coaching Hub To Suicide Cluster

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

25 student suicides in 2023 at India's coaching hub Kota have revealed the mindboggling stress children confront every day, reports Prakash Bhandari.

To condemn every man as rapist is not advisable: Irani on marital rape issue

To condemn every man as rapist is not advisable: Irani on marital rape issue

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The government's endeavour, she said, is to protect women in this country in collaboration with state governments.

Want To Get Pregnant? Read This

Want To Get Pregnant? Read This

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Obesity in women triples infertility risks; shedding just 5 per cent of body weight can aid fertility. In men, obesity disrupts hormones crucial for sperm count and mobility, contributing to a third of male-related infertility, points out gynaecologist Dr Divya Vora.

Simple Tips To Lower Blood Sugar

Simple Tips To Lower Blood Sugar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani suggests starting off with small and frequent meals.

Over 1,000 bird deaths reported; Centre issues advisories

Over 1,000 bird deaths reported; Centre issues advisories

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Fresh bird deaths were reported on Tuesday, including over 900 from Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, amid cases of avian influenza in 10 states and union territories, with the Centre saying it has issued advisories on testing and maintaining sufficient stock of PPE kits for culling operations.

ASK rediffGURU DR ASHIT: How can I quit smoking?

ASK rediffGURU DR ASHIT: How can I quit smoking?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Several hospitals have a smoking cessation clinic run by pulmonary physicians, suggests rediffGURU Dr Ashit Hegde.

ASK DR DEEPA: My 10-yr-old daughter weighs only 25 kg

ASK DR DEEPA: My 10-yr-old daughter weighs only 25 kg

Rediff.com3 May 2023

If your daughter's height and weight have always been below average, then this is her growth pattern, advises rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna.

NCW launches WhatsApp no. to report domestic violence during lockdown

NCW launches WhatsApp no. to report domestic violence during lockdown

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The announcement comes amid a rise in domestic violence cases due to the ongoing lockdown. It was found that many women who are victims of domestic violence are more vulnerable during the lockdown period.

In advertising, to err is human

In advertising, to err is human

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The advertising business, methinks, needs to tone down a bit. Take control of itself, and its emotions,' advises adguru Sandeep Goyal.

Medical team arrives in Italy to test stranded Indians for COVID-19

Medical team arrives in Italy to test stranded Indians for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The Indian government on Wednesday said it was focusing on bringing back Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Italy and Iran after screening them.

Bulandshahr rape victims move SC for FIR against Azam Khan, cops

Bulandshahr rape victims move SC for FIR against Azam Khan, cops

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

The mother-daughter duo has moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of the case to Delhi besides registration of FIR against UP minister Azam Khan for his remarks.

SC issues new guidelines for hearings till June 19

SC issues new guidelines for hearings till June 19

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Issuing the fresh SoP, the apex court said for the first time in the Registry, '1881' helpline number will remain functional from 10 am to 5 pm under supervision of senior officers to provide instant solutions to query of advocate and litigants about e-filing and other issues relating to judicial functions.

'Romeos' on bikes keep Kolkata on its toes

'Romeos' on bikes keep Kolkata on its toes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

With a spike in nocturnal incidents of molestation and eve-teasing by biker gangs in certain areas of Kolkata, the police have launched regular raids in the night to put a brake on the 'Romeos' on two wheels.

SAD! The PLIGHT of Bihari students in Kota

SAD! The PLIGHT of Bihari students in Kota

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'I don't think I can go back home before the lockdown is lifted because Nitishji has said he will not allow students from Kota to return.'

Dubai-based Indian expat's 7 family members survive Kerala crash

Dubai-based Indian expat's 7 family members survive Kerala crash

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Since Friday evening, 41-year-old Shemir, who works as a logistics manager in Dubai Silicon Oasis, has been making frantic phone calls to different trauma centres in Kerala near the Kozhikode airport to get information of his family members on board the flight.

Tablighi attendees could face NSA, attempt to murder charges

Tablighi attendees could face NSA, attempt to murder charges

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

According to reports from the states, several congregation participants are yet to show up before authorities.

Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express derails near Kanpur

Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express derails near Kanpur

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

15 people injured; those with minor injuries were provided an immediate compensation of Rs 5,000, and one with serious injuries was given Rs 25,000.