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New Zealand captain Taylor out with shoulder injury

New Zealand captain Taylor out with shoulder injury

Rediff.com1 Jul 2012

New Zealand captain Ross Taylor has been ruled out of Sunday's Twenty20 match against West Indies and is expected to miss the early part of the following five-match One-day series due to a shoulder injury, the county's cricket board (NZC) said.

Burari deaths: Notes in family registers said they may not see next Diwali

Burari deaths: Notes in family registers said they may not see next Diwali

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The notes also mentioned about "other souls accompanying the spirit of Lalit's father", who had died in 2007, and "how those spirits are still yearning for salvation."

India's gold production drops 8% in 2014-15

India's gold production drops 8% in 2014-15

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

India's gold production dropped 8 per cent to 1.43 tonne in 2014-15 year-on-year.

Omar dares Modi, says he plays fast and loose with the truth

Omar dares Modi, says he plays fast and loose with the truth

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Jammu and Kashmmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday hit out at Narendra Modi for his "lies" during public speeches and also dared him to speak about dynasty politics in states like Punjab and Maharashtra.

BJP, TMC workers clash over 'Jai Shri Ram' chants

BJP, TMC workers clash over 'Jai Shri Ram' chants

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

One person was critically injured after being hit by a bullet fired accidentally from a police revolver.

Gandhi's S African farm faces uncertain future

Gandhi's S African farm faces uncertain future

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The historic Tolstoy Farm established by Mahatma Gandhi 100 years ago in Johannesburg, faces an uncertain future following a series of thefts at the plot and an abandoned project to turn the site into a museum and skills training centre.

3 JeM terrorists hidden in Pulwama attacker's cousin's truck killed

3 JeM terrorists hidden in Pulwama attacker's cousin's truck killed

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The driver and the cleaner of the truck escaped when the truck was stopped by police and CRPF personnel. But the occupants opened fire. One terrorist was killed in retaliatory fire. 2 others who escaped were neutralised later.

The holy month of fasting begins

The holy month of fasting begins

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Share your special photographs of the holy month of Ramzan with us. Mail your photographs to citizen.reporter@rediffmail.com and we will publish the best images right here on rediff.com.

They chose 'Gandhigiri' for Power

They chose 'Gandhigiri' for Power

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Industrialists and traders of Punjab have adopted a novel method to convince state politicians to provide them with adequate electricity--flowers.

HC declines to stay SIT probe against Modi, others

HC declines to stay SIT probe against Modi, others

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

The Gujarat High Court on Friday declined to stay the fresh probe by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team or any other process against Chief Minister Narendra Modi and 62 others in connection with the post-Godhra riots cases in 2002.

What is this schoolgirl doing on the ramp?

What is this schoolgirl doing on the ramp?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Pakistani designer Ali Xeeshan made a girl in school uniform walk the ramp for his bridal show to protest against child marriage.

Assam: 8 militants surrender to the Army

Assam: 8 militants surrender to the Army

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

The surrender reflects the success of renewed intensive operations by the security forces, claimed the Army.

Ghulam Nabi Azad files nomination for Udhampur seat

Ghulam Nabi Azad files nomination for Udhampur seat

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Union health minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday filed his nomination papers for the Udhampur-Doda parliamentary constituency.

US: Manhunt launched for Indian after murder

US: Manhunt launched for Indian after murder

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Harpal Hira, 34, has been described as a "person of interest" in the killing of 56-year-old Meena Kohli by the police, which has put on alert all airports and border crossings, fearing that he may flee to his native India. Harpal's estranged wife Ritika, 23, too has been hospitalised with stab wounds, but is said to be in a stable condition.

Zika virus cases in Rajasthan rise to 51

Zika virus cases in Rajasthan rise to 51

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The Zika virus has already been found in some mosquitoes taken as samples from Sindhi Camp while few mosquitoes collected from densely populated Shastri Nagar had already been found to be carriers of the virus leading to suspicion they are behind the spread of the infection.

More rockets, used shells; now in Raipur

More rockets, used shells; now in Raipur

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

The recovery was made at Hira Group's Godavari Ispat Ltd at Siltara industrial area in Raipur on Sunday, Senior Superintendent of Police Ashok Juneja said.

250 laid-off at Disney, replaced with Indian H1-B workers: Report

250 laid-off at Disney, replaced with Indian H1-B workers: Report

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Walt Disney has laid off about 250 employees and replaced them with Indians holding H1-B visas.

Pakistan condems Gurdaspur terror attack

Pakistan condems Gurdaspur terror attack

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Pakistan on Monday condemned the terror attack in India in which three fidayeen, believed to have come from Pakistan, attacked passengers in a moving bus and stormed a police station in Punjab, killing seven persons.

After Lok Sabha rout, Uttarakhand bypoll gives Congress a reason to smile

After Lok Sabha rout, Uttarakhand bypoll gives Congress a reason to smile

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

After the setback in the Lok Sabha election, the ruling Congress on Friday recorded a big win in the bypoll to three assembly seats in Uttarakhand retaining Dharchula seat which went to Chief Minister Harish Rawat and wresting Doiwala and Someshwar seats from Bharatiya Janata Party.

Another hearing-and-speech impaired girl at MP hostel alleges rape

Another hearing-and-speech impaired girl at MP hostel alleges rape

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The victim, in her complaint, has accused Sharma of raping her after showing pornographic material to her, the official said, but did not divulge any further details.

The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Four veterans of the Indian National Army, an all-women contingent of the 183-year-old Assam Rifles marching down Rajpath and an Indian Air Force aircraft flying using a mix of traditional and biofuel.

Faber eyes Indian market

Faber eyes Indian market

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

Home appliances maker Faber India, a joint venture of Faber SpA, Italy, and Heatkraft of Pune, has identified India as a priority market for its range of kitchen chimneys, officials said in Chennai on Friday.

Constable shoots self, son

Constable shoots self, son

Rediff.com31 May 2003

Hira Lal also shot his wife who was injured.

Jawan who killed terrorist in Pathankot honoured with Kirti Chakra

Jawan who killed terrorist in Pathankot honoured with Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Chand was honoured with Kirti Chakra, the second highest peace-time decoration, for displaying great presence of mind, valour and conspicuous gallantry before making the supreme sacrifice.

Fear grips Hindus in Karachi after 60-yr-old temple is desecrated

Fear grips Hindus in Karachi after 60-yr-old temple is desecrated

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Three pistol-waving bearded men stormed a 60-year-old temple in Karachi and desecrated the idol of a Hindu deity, leading to fear among the minority community in Pakistan's largest city, a media report said on Tuesday.

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Art Deco was the last of the truly international styles.'

No automatic berth for luger Keshavan in Winter Olympics

No automatic berth for luger Keshavan in Winter Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Luger Shiva Keshavan has apparently not got an automatic quota for next month's Sochi Winter Olympics but likely to get a berth after reallocation of slots among different countries, according to sources.

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

According to experts, while allegations against Indian IT firms of visa misuse are nothing new, this time the scrutiny could be much greater.

Big win for security forces; Zakir Musa's successor gunned down

Big win for security forces; Zakir Musa's successor gunned down

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Lelhari was named as the new commander of Ghazwat-ul-Hind in June this year after Zakir Musa was gunned down by security forces.

10 civilians killed, 89 injured in firing by Pak along IB during last year

10 civilians killed, 89 injured in firing by Pak along IB during last year

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Ten civilians lost their lives while 89 others were injured in firing and shelling by Pakistan along the International Border in Jammu region between January 2014 and February this year.

Most US H-1B employers pay migrant workers well below market rates: Report

Most US H-1B employers pay migrant workers well below market rates: Report

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Researches reveal that many firms that employ H-1B workers directly, including some of the biggest names in the technology industry such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Qualcomm, Salesforce and Uber, pay a large share of their H-1B workers at one of the two lowest wage levels, Level 1 or Level 2.

Saurashtra shocker: BJP wiped out in Amreli and Gir Somnath

Saurashtra shocker: BJP wiped out in Amreli and Gir Somnath

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Out of these nine constituencies in the two districts, seven had been held by the ruling party while the Congress represented Amreli and Una seats.

Jawans prepared to respond to ceasefire violations: Jaitley

Jawans prepared to respond to ceasefire violations: Jaitley

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

In a strong message to Pakistan, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday asserted that Indian armed forces are fully prepared to respond to any ceasefire violation by it.

Charge sheet against 27 for Thane building crash

Charge sheet against 27 for Thane building crash

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Over two months after 74 people were killed in a building collapse, the police on Monday filed a charge sheet against 27 accused, which included real estate developers, civic officials and a local corporator.

Assam: Curfew clamped in Baksa after youth leader's murder

Assam: Curfew clamped in Baksa after youth leader's murder

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Indefinite curfew has been enforced in troubled Baksa district of Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District Council areas of Assam following the killing of a youth leader, Manoj Das, of Asom Sena by unidentified gunmen on Wednesday evening at Mushalpur area.

PIX: Sardar Singh, Jhajharia, bask in Khel Ratna glory

PIX: Sardar Singh, Jhajharia, bask in Khel Ratna glory

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Devendra Jhajharia, on Tuesday became the first para athlete to receive India's highest sporting honour -- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna -- along with hockey star Sardar Singh, who has endured trying times off the field in the last one year.

BSF plugging gaps in Indo-Pak border with laser wall

BSF plugging gaps in Indo-Pak border with laser wall

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Facing difficulty in guarding riverine sections of Indo-Pak border, the Border Security Force has started installing laser walls to fill the gaps which saw several breach by militants from across the border.

8 Myanmar raid personnel among 67 to get gallantry medals

8 Myanmar raid personnel among 67 to get gallantry medals

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Eight personnel of the 21 Para Regiment, which had undertaken a daring operation just inside Myanmar territory following the Manipur ambush, were among 67 for whom President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday approved Gallantry awards.

Slain CRPF officer gets Shaurya Chakra on his birthday

Slain CRPF officer gets Shaurya Chakra on his birthday

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Jha, a fearless officer of the country's largest paramilitary force, led a lethal anti-Naxal operation on July 3 last year in Jamui district of Bihar.