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Hathras stampede: 'I haven't told him his kids are dead'

Hathras stampede: 'I haven't told him his kids are dead'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

"We never thought that such an incident would take place," father of a three-year-old boy, who died in the stampede at a religious congregation in Hathras, said on Wednesday.

Mid-sized cities to emerge as big demand centre for EVs: Report

Mid-sized cities to emerge as big demand centre for EVs: Report

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The gap in demand for electric vehicles between large and mid-sized cities in the country is shrinking and the Tier-II 2 cities are likely to emerge as the next big demand centre for EVs, a report said on Tuesday. An analysis of the electric two-wheeler and car sales by strategic research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF) from 207 cities across 10 states also suggests that the electric two-wheeler sales in some tier 2 markets have surpassed metropolitans while within tier 2 cities, state capitals generally leading the growth in electric car sales.

Heatwave sears north India, UP's Orai bakes at 46.4 deg C

Heatwave sears north India, UP's Orai bakes at 46.4 deg C

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The threshold for a heat wave is met when the maximum temperature of a weather station reaches at least 40 degrees Celsius in the plains, 37 degrees in coastal areas, and 30 degrees in hilly regions, and the departure from normal is at least 4.5 notches.

Vinesh, Punia join Congress: Rathore calls it 'sad trend'

Vinesh, Punia join Congress: Rathore calls it 'sad trend'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'Sports has been politicised, it is a sad thing': Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia Joining Congress

Protocol tweaked amid spate of bomb threats to flights

Protocol tweaked amid spate of bomb threats to flights

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Protocols for the Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC), convened in the event of a bomb threat call to an aircraft or airport, have been tweaked to better tackle the spate of the ongoing 'random' Internet-based threats being made to various Indian airlines, official sources said Tuesday.

Pant Bonds With Royals

Pant Bonds With Royals

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

A heartwarming scene unfolded during a recent practice session for the Indian Premier League as Rishabh Pant and Ravichandran Ashwin shared a special moment.

Paralympics: Landmine blast survivor Sema wins Shot Put bronze

Paralympics: Landmine blast survivor Sema wins Shot Put bronze

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Landmine blast survivor Hokato Sema came up with a career-best throw of 14.65 metres to win the bronze medal in the men's Shot Put F57 category at the Paralympic Games in Paris on Friday.

1 dead, 14 rescued after lift collapses in Rajasthan mine

1 dead, 14 rescued after lift collapses in Rajasthan mine

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Fifteen personnel of the public sector company got trapped in a mine Tuesday night when a cage used to carry the personnel fell down after a rope broke, police said.

BJP MLA 'purifies' Cong turncoat with Gangajal, gomutra

BJP MLA 'purifies' Cong turncoat with Gangajal, gomutra

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The BJP leader said even the the officials of the municipal corporation were subjected to the purification process as "they were under the influence of impurity" and were "forced to indulge in corruption".

Why an angry Bumrah slammed Jaipur traffic police!

Why an angry Bumrah slammed Jaipur traffic police!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah slammed Jaipur traffic police after they tweeted an image and also put a huge billboard of his infamous no-ball in the ICC Champions Trophy final against Pakistan to spread the awareness about traffic rules.

Jaipur blasts: Imam detained

Jaipur blasts: Imam detained

Rediff.com26 May 2008

A Muslim cleric of the Jama Masjid in Bharatpur has been detained for interrogation in connection with the Jaipur serial blasts that killed 66 people, the police said on Monday. Mohamaad Ilyas, the Imam of the Jama Masjid, was detained on Friday and had been taken to Jaipur for further investigations by the Special Investigation Team (SIT), Circle Officer (City) Ratan Lal Bhargava said.

Sudden downpour floods Delhi, Mumbai gets a respite

Sudden downpour floods Delhi, Mumbai gets a respite

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

A sudden downpour in Delhi caught citizens off guard and caused heavy waterlogging and traffic jams on Tuesday while Mumbai breathed a sigh of relief as showers stopped a day after heavy rain brought the metropolis to its knees.

'Mature' Avani sets sights on another medal haul in Paris

'Mature' Avani sets sights on another medal haul in Paris

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

For her a competition, be it the World Cup or the Paralympic Games, is just an extension of her training regimen, which has to be followed to the tee.

Doctors end strike after SC appeal, but not in Bengal

Doctors end strike after SC appeal, but not in Bengal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The protests by resident doctors at government hospitals in several states across the country ended on Thursday as major doctors' bodies called off their 11-day strike over the rape-murder of a trainee medic in Kolkata after the Supreme Court made an appeal to them to resume work.

Congress fields Olympian Krishna Poonia from Jaipur Rural LS seat

Congress fields Olympian Krishna Poonia from Jaipur Rural LS seat

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

She will contest against Olympic medallist Rajyavardhan Rathore.

Gilchrist mourns Jaipur tragedy

Gilchrist mourns Jaipur tragedy

Rediff.com16 May 2008

The serial blasts in Jaipur may have left Shane Warne and Shane Watson in absolute panic but fellow Australian Adam Gilchrist refrains from any knee-jerk reaction and hopes the show --the Indian Premier League-- will go on.

SEE: Jaiswal continues 'love story' with sixes!

SEE: Jaiswal continues 'love story' with sixes!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal's not wasting any time, diving headfirst into practice sessions and showcasing his already impressive batting skills.

Rajasthan Cong rebel who slapped SDM held after violence, arson

Rajasthan Cong rebel who slapped SDM held after violence, arson

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Independent MLA candidate Naresh Meena was arrested on Thursday following high drama and escalating violence in which a mob assaulted a PTI reporter and video cameraperson and burnt their camera.

IPL 2024: Samson becomes Royals player with most...

IPL 2024: Samson becomes Royals player with most...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson continued his fine run in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, overtaking English batter Jos Buttler to have the most fifty-plus scores for the franchise in T20 cricket.

Lessons from the Jaipur blasts

Lessons from the Jaipur blasts

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

Investigations into the Jaipur blasts ensured that security agencies from across the country have started working together. The IB says that sharing of information and working in tandem has improved considerably as the investigating agencies realise that all the blasts are interlinked.

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I gave enough evidence and proof to punish corrupt officials.' 'But my own government has not filed any FIR against such officials.'

Karnataka hijab row emerges in burqa form in Jaipur college

Karnataka hijab row emerges in burqa form in Jaipur college

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Some Muslim girls and their relatives held a demonstration at a private college at Chaksu in Jaipur district on Friday when the students were not allowed to attend classes wearing burqas.

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Gogamedi, the chief of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, was shot dead in Jaipur on Tuesday by unidentified bike-borne criminals.

Kohli's Video Call with Anushka, Vamika

Kohli's Video Call with Anushka, Vamika

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Shortly after the Royal Challengers Bangalore game against the Rajasthan Royals ended at the Sawai Mansingh stadium in Jaipur, Virat Kohli called wife Anushka Sharma and spoke to her and their three-year-old daughter Vamika.

Brad, Angelina visit Jaipur

Brad, Angelina visit Jaipur

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

The Hollywood actor will shoot for a Japanese ad at the city.

Only 'genuine' wrestlers will be allowed at trials: WFI

Only 'genuine' wrestlers will be allowed at trials: WFI

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The trials are being held to select the teams for the Asian Championships and Asian Olympic Games Qualifiers, both scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Modi teaches ABC... of Congress @ Jaipur

Modi teaches ABC... of Congress @ Jaipur

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Right from teaching ABC to comparing Marwaris with Gujratis, Modi did all to bill the connect in Jaipur, reports Shahnawaz Akhtar

PHOTOS: Richa Chadda goes to Jaipur

PHOTOS: Richa Chadda goes to Jaipur

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

The Fukrey actress catches up on the culture of Jaipur on a recent trip to the city.

Who invented the Jaipur foot?

Who invented the Jaipur foot?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Days after he died on January 6, Sethi's legacy is being questioned by the very NGO which is today known for taking the Jaipur foot to the masses. The invention won the doctor a Magsaysay award, which in turn has given him enemies.

Baby Doll Avneet Kaur

Baby Doll Avneet Kaur

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Fashion has been her passion since 'she was a little girl exploring the world with wide eyes and a curious heart'.

BSNL walks out as surprise winner of July tariff battle

BSNL walks out as surprise winner of July tariff battle

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

After continuously bleeding subscribers for nearly two years, state-owned telecom services provider BSNL added 2.9 million users in July when its private-sector rivals raised tariffs by nearly 20 per cent. With BSNL keeping tariffs unchanged, many subscribers using entry-level plans shifted from Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), said analysts.

Air India cancels ticket of Kunal Kamra's namesake on Jaipur-Mumbai flight

Air India cancels ticket of Kunal Kamra's namesake on Jaipur-Mumbai flight

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The man was reissued the ticket and allowed to board the flight once the airline staff at the Jaipur airport realised that he is not the comedian who is on the no-fly list of four airlines, including Air India.

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