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Amid row, Maldives seeks info on Indian coast guard's activity

Amid row, Maldives seeks info on Indian coast guard's activity

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

On January 31, the Indian Army intercepted a Maldivian fishing boat engaged in fishing activities within the Maldives' Special Economic Zone (EEZ), located 72 nautical miles northeast of Dhidhdhoo, Haa Alifu Atoll, the Maldives' defence ministry claimed in a statement on Friday.

Death during turbulence: Singapore Airlines says...

Death during turbulence: Singapore Airlines says...

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Singapore Airlines on Wednesday said it is fully cooperating with relevant authorities in the investigation into the London to Singapore flight which encountered severe turbulence, leading to the death of one passenger and injuring 30 others.

England spinner Leach ruled out of India Tests

England spinner Leach ruled out of India Tests

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

England spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the remainder of the Test series in India with a left knee injury.

PCB terminates Haris Rauf's central contract

PCB terminates Haris Rauf's central contract

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday terminated the central contract of fast bowler Haris Rauf in a disciplinary action for pulling out of the recent Test series in Australia.

Measuring women's chest dents their dignity, against Constitution: Raj HC

Measuring women's chest dents their dignity, against Constitution: Raj HC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The court observed that the criterion is absolutely arbitrary and outrageous and a clear dent on a woman's dignity and right to privacy guaranteed under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India.

Cong only wants confusion: Education minister on NEET row

Cong only wants confusion: Education minister on NEET row

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Pradhan further said the opposition had a chance to raise this issue during the motion of thanks to the President's address and asserted the government was ready for any type of discussion.

BJP guarantees jobs to every Agniveer in Haryana, Rs 2,100 to women

BJP guarantees jobs to every Agniveer in Haryana, Rs 2,100 to women

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday released its manifesto for the October 5 Haryana assembly polls, promising a monthly assistance of Rs 2,100 for women, two lakh government jobs for the youth and guaranteed government job for Agniveers hailing from the state.

Assault on cops: No relief for Chandrababu Naidu

Assault on cops: No relief for Chandrababu Naidu

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The court dismissed the petitions filed by Telugu Desam Party chief Naidu and Babu seeking to quash the FIR lodged against them with the Dharmabad police in Maharashtra's Nanded district.

SC rejects plea for 10-yr-old rape survivor's abortion

SC rejects plea for 10-yr-old rape survivor's abortion

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The bench expressed satisfaction over the medical care being provided to the girl.

Hathras: The Face Of Grief

Hathras: The Face Of Grief

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The organisers tried to hide the actual number of people coming to the event by concealing evidence and throwing slippers and other belongings of the devotees in nearby fields, the FIR alleged.

Blood samples of Porsche juvenile's mother collected for DNA tests

Blood samples of Porsche juvenile's mother collected for DNA tests

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The blood samples of the mother of the juvenile allegedly involved in the May 19 Pune Porsche crash case were collected on Monday for DNA testing, a police official said.

Can't kill a child: SC on termination of 26-week pregnancy

Can't kill a child: SC on termination of 26-week pregnancy

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

"Do you want us to tell the doctors at AIIMS to stop the fetal heart?" the bench, also comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, asked the counsel appearing for the 27-year-old woman.

Ashwin rushes home to visit 'unwell mother'; pulls out of 3rd Test

Ashwin rushes home to visit 'unwell mother'; pulls out of 3rd Test

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

After picking up his coveted 500th Test wicket on Day 2 of the third Test in Rajkot, Ravichandran Ashwin withdrew from the ongoing Test on the same day itself.

Mayank Agarwal hospitalised after drinking 'poisonous liquid'

Mayank Agarwal hospitalised after drinking 'poisonous liquid'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Mayank Agarwal is believed to be out of danger after drinking liquid from a pouch, which he thought was water and was kept on his seat as he was on board with IndiGo airlines

IndiGo passenger vomits blood, dies on way to hospital

IndiGo passenger vomits blood, dies on way to hospital

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The 62-year-old male passenger was suffering from CKD and tuberculosis and vomited blood on board, said Aejaz Shami, DGM, Branding and Communications of KIMS Hospital Nagpur.

Briton dead, many hurt as turbulence hits SIA flight; 3 Indians among flyers

Briton dead, many hurt as turbulence hits SIA flight; 3 Indians among flyers

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The airline confirmed that there were injuries onboard, and stated that all "possible assistance" will be provided to the passengers on the aircraft.

Rescued Pakistanis shout 'India Zindabad'

Rescued Pakistanis shout 'India Zindabad'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The Indian Navy's specialist team had protected them from nine armed pirates, and completed sanitization and seaworthiness checks of fishing vessel Al-Kambar.

Bill raising upper limit to 24 weeks for abortions passed by Parl

Bill raising upper limit to 24 weeks for abortions passed by Parl

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said the amendments in the bill have been made after studying global practices and wide consultation within the country.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

New medical reports confirm 5 more rapes at Bihar shelter home

New medical reports confirm 5 more rapes at Bihar shelter home

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The CBI has booked officers and employees of the shelter home.

Pakistan pacer Shahzad doubtful for Boxing Day Test

Pakistan pacer Shahzad doubtful for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Pakistan are already depleted in attack, with injured quick Naseem Shah sidelined and Haris Rauf having opted out of the series to play in Australia's T20 Big Bash League.

Chidambaram need not be hospitalised: SG Mehta to HC

Chidambaram need not be hospitalised: SG Mehta to HC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Justice Suresh Kait, who was hearing Chidambaram's interim bail plea, directed the Tihar jail superintendent to provide clean and hygienic surrounding to the 74-year old Congress leader as also home-cooked food, mineral water, mosquito protection net and repellent

You Can Buy The iPhone 16 Pro Or Do This

You Can Buy The iPhone 16 Pro Or Do This

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Have you wondered how many days of work -- depending on your net monthly income -- you would have to put in to buy the top-end iPhone 16 Pro?

K L Rahul ruled out of third Test; Sarfaraz set for debut

K L Rahul ruled out of third Test; Sarfaraz set for debut

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

K L Rahul has ruled out of the third Test against England, starting in Rajkot on Thursday, after failing to recover fully from his injury.

Porsche crash: Teen's parents named in 900-page chargesheet

Porsche crash: Teen's parents named in 900-page chargesheet

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

The 900-page chargesheet, submitted on Thursday in a sessions court, has excluded the 17-year-old boy, whose case is being handled separately by the Juvenile Justice Board.

Here's the update on Ganguly's health

Here's the update on Ganguly's health

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The 49-year-old had received "Monoclonal Antibody Cocktail therapy" on Monday night.

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

If CAS rules in Vinesh's favour, she will be awarded a joint-silver in the women's 50kg freestyle category.

SC hits at recognition of 'living will' for passive euthanasia

SC hits at recognition of 'living will' for passive euthanasia

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra reserved its verdict on a plea seeking recognition of 'living will' made by a terminally-ill patient for passive euthanasia.

IMA objects to NMC's logo featuring Dhanwantari

IMA objects to NMC's logo featuring Dhanwantari

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

The logo of any national institution ought to capture the aspirations of all citizens in an equal manner and, by remaining neutral in all respects thereby, eliminating any possibility of any part/section of society feeling aggrieved, the IMA said.

Gaikwad ruled out Test series; Easwaran named replacement

Gaikwad ruled out Test series; Easwaran named replacement

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Top order India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the two-Test series in South Africa on Saturday, with Abhimanyu Easwaran drafted in as his replacement.

India's First Dengue Vaccine Likely To Be Ready By 2026

India's First Dengue Vaccine Likely To Be Ready By 2026

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Dengue has become a major public health concern in India with 289,235 cases reported last year. This year there were 19,447 cases of dengue which resulted in 19 deaths till April 2024.

Porsche teen's father, 5 others granted bail

Porsche teen's father, 5 others granted bail

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The case caused a national uproar after the Juvenile Justice Board member L N Danwade gave bail to the accused on very lenient terms, including writing a 300-word essay on road safety.

Age limits on health insurance policies removed

Age limits on health insurance policies removed

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has removed the age cap on buying health insurance policies, effective from April 1, 2024. Earlier, individuals were restricted to purchasing new insurance policies only until the age of 65. However, after the recent changes that have come into effect from April 01, 2024, anyone, regardless of age, is eligible to purchase a new health insurance.

IRDAI removes age limits on health insurance, huge relief for seniors

IRDAI removes age limits on health insurance, huge relief for seniors

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The move by the insurance regulatory body aims to create a more inclusive healthcare ecosystem in India and to encourage insurance provider companies to diversify their product offerings.

Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

Sitaram Yechury: A face of pragmatic Left politics

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The CPI-M leader was fluent in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bangla, and also Malayalam. He was also well-versed in Hindu mythology, and often used those references in his speeches especially to attack the BJP.

BCCI chief Ganguly hospitalised with COVID-19

BCCI chief Ganguly hospitalised with COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Earlier this year, Ganguly was hospitalised in January twice after complaining of chest discomfort. Ganguly had suffered a heart attack while exercising at his Kolkata home and underwent a right coronary angioplasty.

2 more Indians on board Japan cruise hit by Coronavirus

2 more Indians on board Japan cruise hit by Coronavirus

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

With two more Indians tested positive, the number of Indians infected with virus on the ship rose to five.

BCCI chief Ganguly's health 'stable', says hospital

BCCI chief Ganguly's health 'stable', says hospital

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

BCCI president and former India skipper Sourav Ganguly continues to remain 'stable' after being tested COVID-19 positive three days ago.

Is Hardik Getting Preferential Treatment?

Is Hardik Getting Preferential Treatment?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Hardik Pandya secured a Grade A contract despite not participating in Ranji Trophy matches

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.