News for 'national animal'

Will support BJP if it declares cow as 'rashtra mata': Congress

Will support BJP if it declares cow as 'rashtra mata': Congress

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

However, the BJP remained more or less elusive while refusing to give any commitment to the demand raised by the 'Gau Raksha Ekta Samiti'.

What A Turbulent Tenure You Had, Liz!

What A Turbulent Tenure You Had, Liz!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Glimpses from Liz's truncated reign as prime minister.

Over 1,000 bird deaths reported; Centre issues advisories

Over 1,000 bird deaths reported; Centre issues advisories

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Fresh bird deaths were reported on Tuesday, including over 900 from Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, amid cases of avian influenza in 10 states and union territories, with the Centre saying it has issued advisories on testing and maintaining sufficient stock of PPE kits for culling operations.

'A cow's life is more precious than a human being's'

'A cow's life is more precious than a human being's'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

'The BJP has failed to protect cows.' Why doesn't the government say it is a government for cows, mandir and the Ganga?' 'Why don't they declare the cow as a national animal?

Govt issues guidelines for monkeypox patients, here are the details

Govt issues guidelines for monkeypox patients, here are the details

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

One has to stay in isolation for 21 days from the last contact with a monkeypox patient or their contaminated materials, they said.

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

Centre asks states to keep suspected monkeypox cases in isolation

Centre asks states to keep suspected monkeypox cases in isolation

Rediff.com26 May 2022

According to sources, so far only one traveller from Canada having symptoms of monkeypox infection had been isolated.

PHOTOS: The joy of watching Brazil in full flow

PHOTOS: The joy of watching Brazil in full flow

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Brazil spread the ball beautifully with a plethora of one-touch passing combinations that cornered the South Koreans who had no plan to defend against so much talent.

Assam floods claim 5 more lives; around 40 lakh hit

Assam floods claim 5 more lives; around 40 lakh hit

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Dhubri is the worst hit with over 8.72 lakh people affected, followed by Barpeta with more than 4.78 lakh people and Goalpara with around 4.28 lakh population.

Amrit kaal's 1st budget fulfils dreams of...: Modi

Amrit kaal's 1st budget fulfils dreams of...: Modi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The middle class is a big force to fulfil dreams of a prosperous and developed India and our government has taken many decisions to empower it, the prime minister said.

Doordarshan all set for impactful Republic Day coverage

Doordarshan all set for impactful Republic Day coverage

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

With 59 cameras, including one fixed on the dome of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, public broadcaster Doordarshan is all set to beam live every bit of action of the Republic Day parade which features a fly-past by 75 aircraft of the Indian Air Force over the iconic Rajpath.

Bird flu outbreak: Centre issues advisory to 4 states

Bird flu outbreak: Centre issues advisory to 4 states

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The Centre on Wednesday said Avian Influenza, or the bird flu outbreak, has been reported at 12 epicentres in four states -- Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh -- and advisories have been issued to contain further spread of the infection in poultry ducks, crows and migratory birds.

Kerala reports India's first monkeypox case, Centre rushes high-level team

Kerala reports India's first monkeypox case, Centre rushes high-level team

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

A person who returned to Kerala from abroad and was hospitalised after showing signs of monkeypox tested positive for the disease, state Health Minister Veena George said on Thursday.

'If we make proper choices, we'll be a great nation'

'If we make proper choices, we'll be a great nation'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

'If not, we can become frighteningly chaotic, more chaotic than what we are today.' 'In today's environment in the country, we still have a window of opportunity.'

Miss Universe Harnaaz's Stunning Looks

Miss Universe Harnaaz's Stunning Looks

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Her finale look was created by fashion designer Saisha Shinde.

The Queen's Controversial India Visit

The Queen's Controversial India Visit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

At sunrise the following day, a hunt was organised for the queen to shoot a female tiger. But she decided a monarch should not make the kill and handed her gun to one of her staff to deliver the fatal shot.

'May God take special care of an exceptional human being!'

'May God take special care of an exceptional human being!'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Three mentees pay homage to Sherna Gandhy, the legendary journalist and editor who passed into the ages on April 28 after a long battle with cancer.

For 3rd day running, beef smugglers held at UP-Delhi border after gunfight

For 3rd day running, beef smugglers held at UP-Delhi border after gunfight

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Two suspected beef smugglers from western Uttar Pradesh were arrested near the Delhi border after a gunfight with the Noida police on Thursday morning, officials said.

Modi to release 8 Namibian cheetahs into MP park on his birthday

Modi to release 8 Namibian cheetahs into MP park on his birthday

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The large carnivore got completely wiped out from India due to their use for coursing, sport hunting, over-hunting and habitat loss.

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Rediff.com22 May 2023

They just wanted their angst noticed, and as a symbol of recognition, Jallikattu, restored without the annual ritual of court cases and adjournments, explains N Sathya Moorthy.

10 times Ajay Devgn let his hair down

10 times Ajay Devgn let his hair down

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Happy birthday, Mr Devgn!

11 more contacts of deceased Kerala boy show Nipah symptoms

11 more contacts of deceased Kerala boy show Nipah symptoms

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Kerala health minister said of the 251 contacts, 54 are high risk contacts out of which 30 are healthcare workers.

The Many Portfolios Of Yogi Adityanath

The Many Portfolios Of Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

In his second term in office, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has retained 34 portfolios.

Gujarat riots perpetrated through design: Zakia Jafri tells SC

Gujarat riots perpetrated through design: Zakia Jafri tells SC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Terming the 2002 incidents of Godhra and subsequent riots as a "national tragedy of gargantuan proportions", Sibal said the petitioner is concerned with how the majesty of the law will deal with such issues when men "behave like animals".

Rahul was on vacation when fisheries ministry was formed: Amit Shah

Rahul was on vacation when fisheries ministry was formed: Amit Shah

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

After repeated gaffe by Rahul Gandhi on no dedicated ministry to deal with the issues of fishermen, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Congress leader was on vacation when the National Democratic Alliance formed the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in 2019.

The best photos from the World Nature Photography Awards

The best photos from the World Nature Photography Awards

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

The World Nature Photography Awards announced the winners of their 2020 competition, showcasing an array of talented photographers from around the world. The grand prize winner award went to Thomas Vijayan for his image of the endangered Bornean orangutan. Vijayan spent hours up a tree, waiting to see if one of the local orangutans would use it to cross over to a nearby island. Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

African Swine Flu detected in India; 2,500 pigs dead in Assam

African Swine Flu detected in India; 2,500 pigs dead in Assam

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Despite a go-ahead from the Centre, the state government will not resort to culling of the pigs immediately and will adopt an alternate mechanism to prevent the spread of the highly contagious disease, Assam Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Atul Bora said at a press conference.

OTT WATCH: Devils. Superheroes. LOVE

OTT WATCH: Devils. Superheroes. LOVE

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Love stories, superheroes, family dramas, kiddie flicks, whodunits, rom-coms, Sukanya Verma lists your OTT menu for the week.

PIX: Eid celebrated across the country with fervour

PIX: Eid celebrated across the country with fervour

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

People came out of homes in large numbers, offered namaz at mosques, greeted each other with hugs and exchanged food and gifts across the length and breadth of India to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on Sunday.

Indian Legends At Cannes

Indian Legends At Cannes

Rediff.com18 May 2022

India has been named the first-ever 'country of honour' at Marche du Film, the business counterpart of the Cannes film festival.

Phase-I trials of 2 Indian Covid vaccines reveal 'excellent safety': Govt

Phase-I trials of 2 Indian Covid vaccines reveal 'excellent safety': Govt

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Phase-I clinical trials have revealed "excellent safety" of the two candidate vaccines indigenously developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research and Cadila Healthcare Ltd and their immunogenicity testing is now in progress, minister of state for health Ashwini Choubey informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

A small change in grammar, a giant leap for the nation

A small change in grammar, a giant leap for the nation

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

There was an urgency in Modi's words, a sense of accountability, a feeling of transparency, a realisation that this man was here to do a job for us

AR Rahman's tweet sparks language debate amid Shah's Hindi remark

AR Rahman's tweet sparks language debate amid Shah's Hindi remark

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Meanwhile, several Twitter users linked Rahman's post apparently to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on Hindi and subsequent reactions from several quarters.

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

5 Places To Visit This Monsoon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Ekta Mohanani Kamra, travel enthusiast and founder, Hop & Bop, lists places and activities to add to your monsoon bucket list.

India reports 2nd case of monkeypox, Kannur man found positive

India reports 2nd case of monkeypox, Kannur man found positive

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

A 31-year-old man from Kannur in Kerala tested positive for monkeypox on Monday, making it the second confirmed case of the disease in India, a Union health ministry official said.

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Portfolios were on Tuesday allocated in the new Bihar cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who, predictably, retained the all-important home department which helps him keep direct control on the state police.

Bhediya Review: Howlarious!

Bhediya Review: Howlarious!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Bhediya is an easy, entertaining watch, raves Sukanya Verma.

Delhi murder: Aaftab told the police 'Yes, I killed her'

Delhi murder: Aaftab told the police 'Yes, I killed her'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

"One common friend of Aaftab Poonawala and Shraddha Walkar has been called for questioning. This is the friend who had intimated Shraddha's father about her going incommunicado," the sources said.

Why This Para-Athlete Is Forced To Sell Ice Cream

Why This Para-Athlete Is Forced To Sell Ice Cream

Rediff.com13 May 2022

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The RSS Has Never Been So Weak!

The RSS Has Never Been So Weak!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Political power has now been outsourced fully to the Modi government. Even if the RSS is still, in principle, his guru, nobody would dare to whisper a word of advice to Modi, forget some whiff of criticism. When the shishya grows into such a popular and domineering leader, the guru has to applaud from the sidelines, points out Shekhar Gupta.