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BJP compares Kejriwal to Hitler over Delhi's pollution

BJP compares Kejriwal to Hitler over Delhi's pollution

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Bagga said that Kejriwal is on political tourism to the poll-bound states of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh while the "people of Delhi are dying".

Covid not over yet: Himachal CM urges tourists to follow norms

Covid not over yet: Himachal CM urges tourists to follow norms

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Tourists have been thronging hills as the heatwave has hit the plains and the second wave of COVID-19 seeing a significant decline in the country, although the gross violation of Covid-appropriate behaviour by the visitors was accounted for in Haridwar on Friday.

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

A list of lesser-travelled destinations in India that you must explore this year!

'We will continue to incur nature's wrath'

'We will continue to incur nature's wrath'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

'Family, friends, far off relatives, almost everyone has been impacted by nature's fury.'

India's 10 Prettiest Villages

India's 10 Prettiest Villages

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Here's your travel guide to exploring some of India's most beautiful villages.

New bill proposes 7-year jail, Rs 10L fine for forged passports in India

New bill proposes 7-year jail, Rs 10L fine for forged passports in India

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

India is proposing a new law that would impose a jail term of up to seven years and a fine of Rs 10 lakh on anyone found using a forged passport or visa to enter, stay, or exit the country. The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, also mandates reporting of foreign visitors by hotels, universities, and hospitals to track overstaying individuals. The bill aims to simplify laws, ease business, and strengthen national security while promoting economic growth and tourism.

India administering 1.25 cr Covid vaccines daily: PM

India administering 1.25 cr Covid vaccines daily: PM

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Himachal Pradesh has become a champion by being the first state to administer the first dose of Covid vaccine to all eligible people despite logistic difficulties, he said through video conference.

Himachal CM invites Tatas, Ambanis to invest in the state

Himachal CM invites Tatas, Ambanis to invest in the state

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Says along with setting up the industry if value addition is done locally, it can create more direct and indirect employment.

'Queen' vs 'Raja': Whom will Mandi elect

'Queen' vs 'Raja': Whom will Mandi elect

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Clash of the two richest titans, a celebrity and a 'royal', is on the cards in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, known for electing erstwhile 'royals' maximum number of times.

Shenaz's 5 Most Peaceful Places In India

Shenaz's 5 Most Peaceful Places In India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Inflencer and vlogger Shenaz Treasury chooses her favourite quiet spots.

Pilgrimage, tourism can wait: IMA urges states to curb gatherings

Pilgrimage, tourism can wait: IMA urges states to curb gatherings

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Stressing that tourist bonanza, pilgrimage travel, religious fervour are needed, but can wait for a few more months, the IMA, in a statement, said global evidence and the history of any pandemic suggest that 'the third wave is inevitable and imminent'.

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Popular doesn't always mean best. Here's why.

Floods choke travel sector's business

Floods choke travel sector's business

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Travel companies, seeing massive cancellations, are now advising tourists to visit these destinations in August.

Congress is like termites, wipe them out: Modi to Himachal voters

Congress is like termites, wipe them out: Modi to Himachal voters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

The prime minister said the Congress has run away from the battlefield conceding defeat in the 68-member assembly.

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Where Indians Want To Travel To

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Domestically, Indians are exploring popular beach destinations, the hills of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and the North-Eastern region as well.

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

13 Union ministers bite the dust as Modi magic fails

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

BJP heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra Teni and Kailash Chaudhary were among the 13 Union ministers who tasted defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, as stunning losses in three Hindi heartland states forced the BJP to rely on allies to form the government.

Video: Scanty snowfall disappoints tourists in Manali

Video: Scanty snowfall disappoints tourists in Manali

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

A bout of early snow on November 9, kept the tourism industry dreaming of a favourable winter season. However, most tourists have been unable to enjoy winter sports as there has been little to no snowfall here or even nearby tourist spots, such as Solang Nala.

'Modi gave the poor Rs 3 laddoo, but gave Rs 1,200 crore laddoo to Mallya'

'Modi gave the poor Rs 3 laddoo, but gave Rs 1,200 crore laddoo to Mallya'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Escalating the attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over demonetisation, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused him of dividing the country between the rich and the poor and dubbed the move as "firebombing" on cash economy and farmers and labourers.

Uttarakhand havoc is a man-made disaster!

Uttarakhand havoc is a man-made disaster!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Expansion of hydel projects, roads and tourism is making the Himalaya in Uttarakhand crumble. Jyotsna Singh reports

Concerned over pace of development in Himalayas, SC moots expert panel

Concerned over pace of development in Himalayas, SC moots expert panel

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday mooted constituting an expert committee for conducting a "complete and comprehensive" study on the carrying capacity of the Himalayan region in the country, where unplanned development has caused devastation in recent times, terming it a "very important issue".

Tata Nano's road to recovery

Tata Nano's road to recovery

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

The smallness of the car is perfectly suited for the hills, some owners said, because it is easy to park, convenient to negotiate bends, economical to run and fun to race on narrow roads.

Kashmir hotels feel unrest chill

Kashmir hotels feel unrest chill

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Only 10,059 tourists have visited the state this month compared to around 90,000 in July

Highway liquor ban: Tourism ministry 'exploring middle path'

Highway liquor ban: Tourism ministry 'exploring middle path'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

"We respect the Supreme Court order. We will take suggestions from legal experts to see whether there can be a middle path," Sharma said.

HP introduces single application system to attract investments

HP introduces single application system to attract investments

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

To bring in transparency and curb corruption, the government has put in place a Public Services Guarantee system in the state.

Meet Dr Singh's B team

Meet Dr Singh's B team

Rediff.com28 May 2009

The 59 ministers who will take oath on Thursday.

Manali-Leh railway link soon

Manali-Leh railway link soon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

In a major move to push tourism in the hill states and counter Chinese expansion in the Tibetan region, the Railways ministry has prepared a blueprint to set up an ambitious 480 kilometre Manali - Leh railway line link criss-crossing the treacherous mountains in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir.

Ford plans a five star resort in HP

Ford plans a five star resort in HP

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

Global auto giant Ford will soon set up a Rs 594 crore (Rs 5.94 billion) tourist resort near Manali in Himachal Pradesh, a project that is widely expected to boost tourism in the state.

Mountaineers Baljeet Kaur, Arjun Vajpai rescued from Mt Annapurna in Nepal

Mountaineers Baljeet Kaur, Arjun Vajpai rescued from Mt Annapurna in Nepal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Baljeet Kaur, a 27-year-old leading Indian woman climber, was found alive on Tuesday, a day after she went missing near Camp IV of Mt Annapurna while descending from the summit point, an official of the expedition organiser said.

2024: 10 Places To Visit In India

2024: 10 Places To Visit In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

India offers travel adventures no other country can offer.

Dream of Vajpayee's friend comes true after opening of Atal Tunnel

Dream of Vajpayee's friend comes true after opening of Atal Tunnel

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Amar Singh and Ram Dev, sons of Arjun Gopal alias Tshidawa, said their father had suggested the construction of the tunnel to the former prime minister.

PHOTOS: Shimla turns snow white!

PHOTOS: Shimla turns snow white!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Shimla on Sunday experienced this winter's first impressive snowfall, bringing cheer to the tourism industry.

Amid tragedy, ministry mulls '777 days in Himalayas'

Amid tragedy, ministry mulls '777 days in Himalayas'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Even as the Uttarakhand floods are being referred to as man-made disasters, experts say such disasters are waiting to happen at places like Ooty and Munnar.

Dharamsala stadium to add 5000 seats for World T20

Dharamsala stadium to add 5000 seats for World T20

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Dharamsala has been allotted 10 ICC World Twenty20 matches and considering that the organisers have decided to raise the seating capacity of the stadium by 25 percent.

After Swiss couple, German national beaten up by railway supervisor in UP

After Swiss couple, German national beaten up by railway supervisor in UP

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

The incident comes days after a Swiss couple were attacked near the railway station at Agra's Fatehpur Sikri.

The devastating effects of the Uttarakhand fires

The devastating effects of the Uttarakhand fires

Rediff.com3 May 2016

In a report published by the Times of India, experts say 'black carbon' from the smog and ash is covering the glaciers, making them more prone to melting.

Ex-servicemen adamant on cancellation of India-Pakistan WT20 match in Dharamsala

Ex-servicemen adamant on cancellation of India-Pakistan WT20 match in Dharamsala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Uncertainty refused to die down over the fate of the high-profile match between India and Pakistan in the upcoming World Twenty20 as the ex-servicemen league's state chief on Thursday vehemently protested against hosting of the game in Dharamsala, saying the 'matter is non-negotiable'.

India shows off its cultural diversity at R-Day parade

India shows off its cultural diversity at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

India celebrated its 69th Republic Day with a grand parade at Rajpath, which was witnessed by thousands of people. As part of the celebrations, tableaux,including those representing various states, ministries, the All India Radio among others, rolled down Rajpath. Take a look at the colourful cultural pieces.

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'The Weather Channel argues that India faces the gravest challenge: Climate change-induced health vulnerability.' 'This is an issue often neglected, alerts Claude Arpi: "Prolonged summers, unpredictable rains, floods, droughts, and rising sea levels are the harsh realities of climate change in the country. These factors increase the frequency and severity of illnesses, pushing people into poverty, and forcing migration".'

Forgive, forget and...: Pilot on Gehlot's past swipes

Forgive, forget and...: Pilot on Gehlot's past swipes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

"Whoever said all those words you mentioned, I did not respond in kind because it is not the way I am built and we now have to move on, let bygones be bygones, whatever was said, we need to forget and move forward. It is not about individuals or positions or someone's statements now. It is about the country and the party," Pilot said.