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Mandor Express derails, 35 people injured

Mandor Express derails, 35 people injured

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

At least 30-35 people were injured when eight coaches of Delhi-bound Mandor Express got derailed near Bans ka Phatak, about 40 km from Jaipur at 1:30am, a Railway official said.

Journalist roughed up at Olympic torch relay venue

Journalist roughed up at Olympic torch relay venue

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Charu Sudan Kasturi, a Special Correspondent with The Telegraph, was at one of the media stands at Rajpath when eight policemen led by Brahm Singh, Additional DCP of north-west district, came there and asked the journalists without Press Information Bureau accreditation to move out of the area.He was then allegedly abused and pushed by Singh. Kasturi claimed that he was slapped and kicked by the policemen.

Logo, strategy to be finalised at INDIA's Mumbai meet

Logo, strategy to be finalised at INDIA's Mumbai meet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The alliance would announce a coordination committee, which could be of 11 members from principal opposition parties.

Fast-track sexual assault cases of children: SC to high courts

Fast-track sexual assault cases of children: SC to high courts

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The apex court also asked the the high courts to instruct the trial courts not to grant unnecessary adjournments during trial of cases.

Nationwide protests over Sethusamudram project

Nationwide protests over Sethusamudram project

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Protesting the government's decision to go ahead with the Sethusamudram project, the Sangh Parivar and its affiliated organisations on Wednesday staged road blockades at various places in Mumbai and Delhi.

Will 2023 Be A Repeat Of 2015?

Will 2023 Be A Repeat Of 2015?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

States have been told to prepare in advance to counter any impact of an adverse southwest monsoon.

Tax refund delay tops complaint list

Tax refund delay tops complaint list

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Delay in issuance of income tax refunds has topped the list of complaints received by Income Tax Ombudsman (North West Region) within three months of setting up of its office in New Delhi.

Ahead of competitors by at least a lakh votes: Mayank Gandhi

Ahead of competitors by at least a lakh votes: Mayank Gandhi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Mayank Gandhi said its chief Arvind Kejriwal's resignation as Delhi chief minister would not affect the party's poll prospects, even as the party candidate from North West Mumbai parliamentary seat claimed to have an edge over his competitors in the Lok Sabha elections.

Polls: 70% vote in Malvan; 35% in Mumbai NW

Polls: 70% vote in Malvan; 35% in Mumbai NW

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005

Polls: 70% vote in Malvan; 35% in Mumbai NW

Report or face action: Centre warns former Bengal chief secy

Report or face action: Centre warns former Bengal chief secy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The Centre sent a reminder to West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay who 'retired' on Monday to report to the Personnel Ministry in Delhi at 10 am on Tuesday, failing which disciplinary action would be initiated against him, officials said.

PM symbolises trust in Parliament: President Murmu

PM symbolises trust in Parliament: President Murmu

Rediff.com28 May 2023

President Murmu said the new Parliament building "is an important milestone in our democratic journey".

Despite personal loss, PM goes ahead with train launch

Despite personal loss, PM goes ahead with train launch

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the Union government is making record investment for railway infrastructure modernisation.

Felt massive jolt: NDRF jawan onboard Coromandel Express

Felt massive jolt: NDRF jawan onboard Coromandel Express

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The jawan said he used his mobile phone light to locate hurt and trapped passengers and took them to safety.

AAP declares 3rd list of Lok Sabha candidates

AAP declares 3rd list of Lok Sabha candidates

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday declared their third list of candidates for 20 Lok Sabha seats with prominent names being Savita Bhatti, wife of late comedian Jaspal Bhatti's, who has been given a ticket from Chandigarh, and Anand Kumar, a professor from JNU, from Delhi.

Mega Push For Modi's Jal Jeevan Mission

Mega Push For Modi's Jal Jeevan Mission

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'The first two years of the Jal Jeevan Mission were wasted in UP.' 'But after a push from the Centre, work has picked up pace in the state.'

What's a young actor's home like?

What's a young actor's home like?

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Shashank Arora's home is a neatly done bachelor pad...

Are Indians Tolerant?

Are Indians Tolerant?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

By maintaining that all Indians are tolerant, the Pew centre appears to have skimmed over the surface of its subject matter without delving deep, asserts Amulya Ganguli.

'Semi-final for 2024 polls': Nitish backs Kejriwal in ordinance row

'Semi-final for 2024 polls': Nitish backs Kejriwal in ordinance row

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday met his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal at the latter's residence in New Delhi and extended 'complete support' to him in the Aam Aadmi Party government's ongoing tussle with the Centre over the control of administrative services.

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Officials 'disappointed' as major cricket centres miss out on staging ODI World Cup games

AAP releases first list of 20 candidates for Lok Sabha polls

AAP releases first list of 20 candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday released its first list of 20 candidates for Lok Sabha elections, pitting Kumar Vishwas from Amethi, Rahul Gandhi's seat, and former banker Meera Sanyal and social activist Medha Patkar from Mumbai.

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

All along, Rahul, right till today 10 years later, hung onto his gut feeling that something surely had happened to Sheena.

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'The Weather Channel argues that India faces the gravest challenge: Climate change-induced health vulnerability.' 'This is an issue often neglected, alerts Claude Arpi: "Prolonged summers, unpredictable rains, floods, droughts, and rising sea levels are the harsh realities of climate change in the country. These factors increase the frequency and severity of illnesses, pushing people into poverty, and forcing migration".'

No Modi-bashing: AAP's new strategy post-poll drubbing

No Modi-bashing: AAP's new strategy post-poll drubbing

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

A party leader said the AAP will resort to what it did during the 2015 Delhi Assembly polls-- a "positive campaign".

90% India in 'danger zone' of heatwave impacts: Study

90% India in 'danger zone' of heatwave impacts: Study

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Heatwaves claimed more than 17,000 lives in 50 years in India, according to a paper authored by M Rajeevan, former secretary of Ministry of Earth Sciences, along with scientists Kamaljit Ray, S S Ray, R K Giri and A P Dimri.

Kiara's Up In The AIR!

Kiara's Up In The AIR!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Just what do stars do when they travel? Let's take a look.

Amphan: Kolkata airport closed, trains cancelled

Amphan: Kolkata airport closed, trains cancelled

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The Eastern Railway has cancelled the departure of Howrah-New Delhi AC Special Express for Wednesday.

116 dengue cases reported in Delhi

116 dengue cases reported in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

With 18 more patients testing positive for dengue in the capital on Thursday, the number of cases has crossed the century-mark to touch 116.All the 12 zones, except West zone, in the jurisdiction of South, North and East Delhi Municipalities recorded dengue cases, statements issued by civic bodies said. However, no deaths were reported today.

FIR against Sushant's sisters 'speculative': CBI

FIR against Sushant's sisters 'speculative': CBI

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The Central Bureau of Investigation also pointed out that it is probing the complaint filed by Rajput's father K K Singh against Chakraborty and her family members for allegedly abetting the 34-year-old actor's suicide.

HC spares 4 Lashkar terrorists death, sentences them to 10-year jail

HC spares 4 Lashkar terrorists death, sentences them to 10-year jail

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

All the four were found guilty of "conspiracy" to wage war against the government of India and sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment.

Is Xi Losing Control Over Power?

Is Xi Losing Control Over Power?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Two of Xi Jinping's chosen officials have disappeared from view, an indication of turmoil in Xi's government, months after he installed a collection of loyalist leaders in his cabinet, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The next war will be fought by China-Pakistan against India and we have to fully be prepared. We must read the writing on the wall.'

Eight-month-old rape victim shifted to AIIMS: Centre to SC

Eight-month-old rape victim shifted to AIIMS: Centre to SC

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Additional Solicitor Generals P S Narsimha and Pinky Anand, appearing for the Centre, informed the court that following its order, a team of doctors from AIIMS had visited the baby in a local government hospital and shifted her to AIIMS for better medical care.

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

China Will Never Get Ladakh!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'It is flabbergasting to think that this heavenly region has, for decades, been coveted by India's aggressive neighbours,' says Claude Arpi after a recent visit to Ladakh. 'Wanting to use the newly created infrastructure to defend the borders after the clash of 2020 with China and the resulting standoffs, the home ministry is keen to boost border tourism to show that these areas are controlled by India.'

Delhi Covid crisis: Shah to meet LG, Kejriwal today

Delhi Covid crisis: Shah to meet LG, Kejriwal today

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Kejriwal will also interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with his counterparts including West Bengal, Delhi, Maharashtra and Karnataka, where the coronavirus cases are on a much higher side, on June 17.

Despite SC stay demolition crew razes structures at Jahangirpuri

Despite SC stay demolition crew razes structures at Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana ordered status quo in the present situation, and said the petition would be listed before an appropriate bench.

'Had Shashi won, Congress would have gained'

'Had Shashi won, Congress would have gained'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

'I would like to see Kharge include Shashi in the Congress Working Committee.' 'The other alternative is that the Congress will marginalise him.'

Sheila Dikshit: The affable CM who transformed Delhi

Sheila Dikshit: The affable CM who transformed Delhi

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

As the longest serving woman chief minister who ruled the city state for three consecutive terms from 1998 to 2013, Dikshit ushered in an era of all-round development that transformed Delhi into a world class capital.

'Identity politics responsible for Manipur situation'

'Identity politics responsible for Manipur situation'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'The State uses identity politics as part of divide and rule; the militant groups too use identity politics and civil society groups are also divided along ethnic groups.'

Manipur crisis: BJP takes NPP ministers who resigned to Delhi

Manipur crisis: BJP takes NPP ministers who resigned to Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

During a fresh round of talks with North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier in the day, the NPP leaders stuck to their demand for change in the leadership of the BJP-led coalition government, they said.

Sushant's father calls Rhea a 'murderer'

Sushant's father calls Rhea a 'murderer'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput's father K K Singh alleged that Rhea Chakraborty is the "murderer" of his son and demanded her arrest.