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Telangana student fatally shot during robbery in US

Telangana student fatally shot during robbery in US

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday condoled the death of Koppu and assured all required assistance to his family.

National Motorcycle Racing: 13-year-old Harees dies following a crash

National Motorcycle Racing: 13-year-old Harees dies following a crash

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Copparam Shreyas Hareesh, a 13-year-old prodigy from Bengaluru, succumbed to injuries that he had suffered following a crash in the third round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship.

22 cases of JN.1 found so far, Kerala woman recovers

22 cases of JN.1 found so far, Kerala woman recovers

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Twenty-two cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been detected in the country till Thursday, with 21 cases being reported from Goa and another from Kerala, official sources said.

Gadkari launches Bharat NCAP, India's first crash testing programme

Gadkari launches Bharat NCAP, India's first crash testing programme

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday launched the country's first crash testing programme Bharat NCAP aimed at improving road safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) is India's own crash testing programme and is cheaper than tests conducted abroad, Gadkari said, adding that the star ratings will help buyers understand the quality of the product and make an informed purchase decision. Bharat NCAP will be implemented from October 1, 2023.

Apathy, fatalism or bravado? Why people are not following Covid norms

Apathy, fatalism or bravado? Why people are not following Covid norms

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

People have developed a fatalistic attitude where they believe that anything can happen. They think, 'there's no medicine, no beds in the hospitals, what are we alive for?' And when you get that kind of an attitude, you stop taking precautions

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.

Opposition puts up united front at INDIA's Delhi show of strength

Opposition puts up united front at INDIA's Delhi show of strength

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Congress said the rally by the INDIA will send a "strong message" to the Lok Kalyan Marg, where the prime minister's residence is located, that the BJP-led government's "time is up".

The Birth Of BJP, Child Of Largest NGO

The Birth Of BJP, Child Of Largest NGO

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Immediately following its ban being lifted on July 11, 1949, the RSS began debating entering politics in the pages of its house organ, The Organiser. Thus was born the Jana Sangh/BJP, points out Aakar Patel.Thus Was Born Jana Sangh/BJP, asserts Aakar Patel.

MP's Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary to emerge as cheetah's second home in India

MP's Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary to emerge as cheetah's second home in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

An official said that a South African delegation will visit India in February for an assessment of the preparations at the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary.

What Lies Ahead For J&K

What Lies Ahead For J&K

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

For the last four years since abrogation of Article 370, Kashmir-based political parties have been struggling to forge an alternate narrative to the one forcibly snatched from them. The BJP is bound to go hammer and tongs at them now that their armoury is reinforced with the Supreme Court judgment, notes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Manmohan vs Modi Debate: India Is The Loser

Manmohan vs Modi Debate: India Is The Loser

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

False and acrimonious debates such as Modi versus Manmohan might allow for victories that are political and partisan. But the real loser is the nation, India and Bharat, notes Arvind Subramanian, former chief economic advisor to the Modi government in its first term.

GCL: Anand's Ganges Grandmasters go down to Mumba Masters

GCL: Anand's Ganges Grandmasters go down to Mumba Masters

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

In another entertaining contest SG Alpine Warriors defeated Chingari Gulf Titans 11-6.

'India's Cheetah project on track, but that doesn't mean...'

'India's Cheetah project on track, but that doesn't mean...'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

'At the moment, there are no challenges to the Cheetah Project. If there are any challenges in the future, these will be addressed as we go forward'

Indian troops crossed LAC again on Tuesday: Chinese army

Indian troops crossed LAC again on Tuesday: Chinese army

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The state-run Global Times newspaper quoted the People's Liberation Army Western Theatre Command spokesperson as saying that "Indian troops again crossed the line of actual control in the Galwan Valley region and purposefully launched provocative attacks, leading to severe clashes and casualties."

How dengue in India is linked to climate change

How dengue in India is linked to climate change

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The transmission of dengue is closely associated with three key factors -- rainfall, humidity and temperature -- that dictate the geographies in which it spreads and the transmission rate of the viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Jaahnavi Kandula to be awarded master's degree posthumously

Jaahnavi Kandula to be awarded master's degree posthumously

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Jaahnavi Kandula, the Indian student who was struck and killed by a speeding police car here will be awarded her master's degree posthumously, the Chancellor of Northeastern University has announced, hoping that the ongoing probe will bring a measure of justice and accountability.

'Rahul should not contest from Wayanad'

'Rahul should not contest from Wayanad'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'He should not come to Kerala and fight against the CPI which is an integral part of the INDIA alliance'

TN health minister blames North Indian students for Covid spike in state

TN health minister blames North Indian students for Covid spike in state

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Wednesday attributed the mushrooming of COVID-19 clusters in the state and spike in cases in the city to students coming from other states, particularly North.

Murdered air hostess was not sexually assaulted; siblings claim body

Murdered air hostess was not sexually assaulted; siblings claim body

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Family members of a flight attendant who was brutally killed allegedly by a housekeeping staffer of her building in Mumbai, have taken possession of her body and left for their native place in Chhattisgarh, while the accused was remanded to police custody till September 8 by a court on Tuesday, an official said.

This is how cheetahs could survive in Kuno

This is how cheetahs could survive in Kuno

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The experts said that the thicker coats, high parasite load and moisture create a perfect recipe for dermatitis with fly strike on top of it compounding the infection and compromising the skin's integrity.

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

One hopes in his next term, Narendra Modi will take up the mission of inculcating respect for following rules in Indians as a mission. Therein lies the chance for India to become a developed country, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Nepal bars Covid-infected tourists from India, sends back 4 visitors

Nepal bars Covid-infected tourists from India, sends back 4 visitors

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The four Indian tourists had entered Nepal via the Jhulaghat border point in the Baitadi district in Western Nepal.

1 Indian suffering from coronavirus dies in Iran

1 Indian suffering from coronavirus dies in Iran

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Noting that the virus tends to be more fatal for those whose immunity levels are low, a senior ministry of external affairs official said the deceased, an elderly person, belonged to the vulnerable age group and had health-related complications.

Shehar Lakhot Review: Boring!

Shehar Lakhot Review: Boring!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Plenty happens over the show -- riots, nefarious schemes, betrayal and multiple murders -- which should have made for a riveting watch but everything evokes déjà vu and worse, sighs Deepa Gahlot.

Seniority in Army all-important, says SC, reduces NCO's life sentence

Seniority in Army all-important, says SC, reduces NCO's life sentence

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

In a disciplined force like the Indian Army seniority has all the importance, the Supreme Court said while commuting the life sentence of a non-commissioned officer held guilty for killing his colleague during an altercation over seniority.

Sara's Simple Fundas For Summer

Sara's Simple Fundas For Summer

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Her 5 tips that help you score great skin through the hot weather.

Five accidents in six months: DGCA grounds flight training at Redbird

Five accidents in six months: DGCA grounds flight training at Redbird

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday suspended operations at Redbird Flight Training Academy, one of India's largest flight schools, across all five of its training bases in the country. This action was taken after five accidents involving the institute's planes in the past six months. The DGCA announced it would conduct an audit of the academy's maintenance practices and also proficiency checks of the institute's flight instructors before allowing it to resume operations.

Batla House encounter: HC reduces Ariz Khan's death sentence to life

Batla House encounter: HC reduces Ariz Khan's death sentence to life

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The Delhi high court on Thursday commuted to life term the death penalty awarded to Ariz Khan following his conviction in the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter in which decorated Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma lost his life.

Canada safe haven for terrorists, not surprised by Trudeau's charges: Lankan FM

Canada safe haven for terrorists, not surprised by Trudeau's charges: Lankan FM

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The Sri Lankan foreign minister further added that he is "not surprised" by his comments as Trudeau comes out with "outrageous and substantiated allegations."

Shall I shoot myself too? RPF jawan asked wife after killing 4 in train

Shall I shoot myself too? RPF jawan asked wife after killing 4 in train

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Her statement also mentioned that the accused had a "blood clot" in the brain and was taking medicines for the same.

2-month-old cheetah cub 'Jwala' dies in Kuno; officials say was weak since birth

2-month-old cheetah cub 'Jwala' dies in Kuno; officials say was weak since birth

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Cheetah Jwala, earlier known as Siyaya, was brought from Namibia to KNP in Sheopur district in September 2022. She gave birth to four cubs in the last week of March this year.

COVID-19: India reports 53 deaths in 24 hrs, positivity rate near 5%

COVID-19: India reports 53 deaths in 24 hrs, positivity rate near 5%

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

With 19,893 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,40,87,037, while the active cases dipped to 1,36,478, according to the Union health ministry data.

India-China ties 'abnormal' since Galwan clash: Jaishankar

India-China ties 'abnormal' since Galwan clash: Jaishankar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Relations between India and China have been in an 'abnormal state' since the 2020 Galwan clash and it is a 'possibly longer than medium-term issue', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in New York.

Manipur Video: Akshay-Kiara 'Shaken'

Manipur Video: Akshay-Kiara 'Shaken'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Akshay Kumar and Urmila Matondkar expressed shock over a May 4 video of two women being paraded naked in strife-hit Manipur and demanded punishment for the perpetrators of the 'horrifying' incident.

No queries: RS deputy chairman to Opposition on Tawang clash

No queries: RS deputy chairman to Opposition on Tawang clash

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Opposition parties led by the Congress, which stalled proceedings in the first hour of the session and thereafter raised slogans demanding a discussion on the border clashes, wanted to seek a number of clarifications after Singh made a statement in both houses of Parliament.

IPL 2023: Why GT Will Wear Lavender Against SRH

IPL 2023: Why GT Will Wear Lavender Against SRH

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Titans to wear lavender-coloured kits in support of fight against cancer during last home match

Indian security forces to train in Taliban module

Indian security forces to train in Taliban module

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

A full-fledged training, intelligence and combat module on Taliban, its leadership and their modus operandi is being prepared apart from specific case studies that have taken place in that country and the region, he said.

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Railway Men is a compelling watch; the subject is handled with seriousness and respect without going overboard with the dramatic impact, observes Mayur Sanap.

India records 70 Covid deaths in 24 hours

India records 70 Covid deaths in 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,26,600 with 70 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Modi shares India's Covid 'success' story with Indian-American docs

Modi shares India's Covid 'success' story with Indian-American docs

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

In an address during the virtual meeting of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) on Saturday, Modi said COVID-19 had been used as an opportunity to work towards making the country self-reliant.