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Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

Yogi's UP win makes presidential election a cakewalk for Modi

Yogi's UP win makes presidential election a cakewalk for Modi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in the assembly polls on Thursday has put the party on a stronger wicket for the election for the post of President expected later this year.

Compare 48-year rule of one family with NDA's 48 months: Modi

Compare 48-year rule of one family with NDA's 48 months: Modi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Intellectuals can debate the difference between what was achieved during the Congress regimes and the BJP-led NDA, the PM said.

India received 645 heavy rains, 168 very heavy rains in Nov: IMD

India received 645 heavy rains, 168 very heavy rains in Nov: IMD

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The country saw 645 events of heavy rainfall and 168 events of very heavy rainfall in November, the highest in the month in five years, the India meteorological department said on Wednesday.

Unified MCD comes into existence, Gyanesh Bharti new commissioner

Unified MCD comes into existence, Gyanesh Bharti new commissioner

Rediff.com22 May 2022

With the special officer and the new commissioner taking charge, the exercise to reshuffle and reorganise the municipal staff will begin.

Regret that I couldn't demolish feudal culture: Outgoing CJ of Madras HC

Regret that I couldn't demolish feudal culture: Outgoing CJ of Madras HC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

In a letter to his colleagues at the Bench, the members of the Bar, the Registry and the staff, he appreciated the kindness and warmth with which he and his spouse were greeted during his 11-odd months of tenure.

DMK allots 25 seats to Congress for Tamil Nadu polls

DMK allots 25 seats to Congress for Tamil Nadu polls

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

After days of deliberations, a point of conclusion was reached late Saturday night and Congress leader and Tamil Nadu in-charge Dinesh Gundu Rao told reporters that the agreement was signed in "a spirit of cooperation" when the country was facing a 'threat' from the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Diwali celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of muted festivities

Diwali celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of muted festivities

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Colourful lights illuminated buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday after two years of muted festivities due to the pandemic.

Bengal outcome will have national repercussions

Bengal outcome will have national repercussions

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Never before in the history of the Republic has an election in the state mattered so much as it does now, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Bharat bandh enters day 2; normal life hit in parts of country

Bharat bandh enters day 2; normal life hit in parts of country

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

According to reports, public transport and banking services remain partly disrupted for the second day in some states.

Most exit polls fail to gauge TMC's victory margin; forecasts on TN, Assam largely as predicted

Most exit polls fail to gauge TMC's victory margin; forecasts on TN, Assam largely as predicted

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The Trinamool Congress registered a decisive victory in West Bengal on Sunday, contrary to results of most exit polls which predicted a tight race between the BJP and the TMC with an edge to the Mamata Banerjee-led party.

Opposition determined to make a fight of presidential poll

Opposition determined to make a fight of presidential poll

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The opposition is likely to put up a joint candidate for the July 18 presidential election despite not having numbers on its side, and consultations in this regard have already begun.

Gujarat, Karnataka are best states for start-ups

Gujarat, Karnataka are best states for start-ups

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Gujarat and Karnataka have been ranked as the best performers in developing startup ecosystem for budding entrepreneurs, according to the ranking of states and Union territories by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Among smaller states having population of less than one crore, Meghalaya has been adjudged as the best performer. The rankings are based on the initiatives taken to develop the startup ecosystem for promoting budding entrepreneurs.

Unlike other UTs, Jammu & Kashmir to get funds from Centre's divisible pool

Unlike other UTs, Jammu & Kashmir to get funds from Centre's divisible pool

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Sources in the Fifteenth Finance Commission said that they will implement the provisions after the bill is enacted and the President makes a reference to it.

Modi takes 2nd dose of Covaxin after 5 weeks

Modi takes 2nd dose of Covaxin after 5 weeks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took second dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the AIIMS in New Delhi, and asked those eligible for the shot to take it soon to defeat the virus.

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Wednesday.

Jaiswal, 19, teaches Sreesanth, 38, a lesson!

Jaiswal, 19, teaches Sreesanth, 38, a lesson!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Unfazed, Yashasvi responded in style, hitting 6,6 and 4 off Sreesanth's next three deliveries.

Making a case for fair treatment of Union Territories in Finance Commission

Making a case for fair treatment of Union Territories in Finance Commission

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Call for fiscal autonomy to Union Territories with Assemblies may get louder with 'special status' to J&K in the Finance Commission, say experts.

UP records highest COVID-19 vaccination on Day 1

UP records highest COVID-19 vaccination on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The highest number of vaccines were administered in UP at 21,291 followed by Andhra Pradesh at 18,412, Maharashtra at 18,328, Bihar at 18,169, Odisha at 13,746, Karnataka at 13,594, Gujarat at 10,787, Rajasthan at 9,279, West Bengal at 9,730, Madhya Pradesh at 9,219, Kerala at 8,062.

Cyclone Thane to hit Puducherry; 4 TN dists on Friday

Cyclone Thane to hit Puducherry; 4 TN dists on Friday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

A severe cyclone packing wind speed of over 129 km per hour is expected to hit Puducherry and four Tamil Nadu districts in the wee hours on Friday bringing heavy rains to the region.

India's COVID tally tops 14 lakh with nearly 50,000 new cases

India's COVID tally tops 14 lakh with nearly 50,000 new cases

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Maharashtra has reported 3,75,799 coronavirus cases, the highest among states in the country.

TN observes one-day shutdown to help tackle surging Covid cases

TN observes one-day shutdown to help tackle surging Covid cases

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

A one-day complete lockdown to tackle the rapidly rising COVID-19 cases was enforced across Tamil Nadu on Sunday while police, local and health authorities stepped up measures to check violations.

India records 122 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs; cases at 74,281

India records 122 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs; cases at 74,281

Rediff.com13 May 2020

According to the ministry's website, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities.

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 13 lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 13 lakh mark

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

This is the third consecutive day when COVID-19 cases increased by more than 45,000.

India adds record 49,310 COVID-19 cases in single day

India adds record 49,310 COVID-19 cases in single day

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, a cumulative total of 1,54,28,170 samples have been tested up to July 23 with 3,52,801 samples being tested on Thursday.

Intense cold conditions forecast over next few days

Intense cold conditions forecast over next few days

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The minimum temperatures are very likely to fall by 2-5 degrees Celsius over most parts of East India, Central India over the next two-three days, while the spell of intense cold can extend beyond that in the Northwest part of the country.

Syed Mushtaq Ali: Food quality improves after teams step in

Syed Mushtaq Ali: Food quality improves after teams step in

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Mumbai team manager Armann Malik said that the issue has been sorted after he initiated a meeting with the hotel chef.

Big pay hike for Kiran Bedi, Anil Baijal

Big pay hike for Kiran Bedi, Anil Baijal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The Union cabinet has given its nod for the revision of salary and allowances of lieutenant governors of Union Territories and it will be on a par with that of the secretary to the government of India, an official statement said.

Tiger shoots for Heropanti 2

Tiger shoots for Heropanti 2

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Ali works with Gal Gadot... Kalki enjoys a thali... Rahul finds Bollywood Hollywood in his drawer...

India records spike of 34,884 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

India records spike of 34,884 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

According to the ministry's data updated at 8 am on Saturday, 6,53,750 people have recovered from the disease so far.

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A round-up of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country, on Tuesday.

PM should apologise for mishandling of COVID-19: Sibal

PM should apologise for mishandling of COVID-19: Sibal

Rediff.com5 May 2021

"The Central government thought that the COVID-19 pandemic has ended and they were also applauded by the World Economic Forum. However, they didn't know that there would come a stage when there would be no testing and there would be no oxygen," said the senior Congress leader.

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

106 PFI members from 15 states held in mega NIA crackdown

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, taking place mainly in South India, was termed by the NIA as the 'largest ever' investigation process 'till date'.

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A high voter turnout was recorded in West Bengal, Assam Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly elections on Tuesday. The massive polling exercise following COVID-19 health protocol and involving lakhs of personnel began at 7 am and the last hour from 6 pm to 7 pm was set aside for COVID-19 patients and those under isolation. The counting of votes in the states will be held on May 2.

Action-packed 2021 for Indian politics

Action-packed 2021 for Indian politics

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

It will be the year of preparation for the electoral test in Uttar Pradesh, due in 2022. But before that, the West Bengal Assembly election will set the mood for the rest of 2021.

With nearly 25,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally at 7.6 lakh

With nearly 25,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally at 7.6 lakh

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Delhi, Telangana, UP and Andhra Pradesh contribute to around 75 per cent of the new cases, according to the Union health ministry data.

Hey Sinamika Review

Hey Sinamika Review

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

A lot of scenes in the film reminded me of Mani Ratnam's pattern and treatment of love stories -- love at first sight, the talkative partner, picturesque song sequences and of course, longing and heartbreak, observes Divya Nair.

Lockdown-like curbs in 26 states/UTs in India

Lockdown-like curbs in 26 states/UTs in India

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Here is a look at coronavirus-induced restrictions imposed by states and union territories.

2022 poll outcome to decide BJP's fate on third term at Centre

2022 poll outcome to decide BJP's fate on third term at Centre

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

As the new year arrives, the Bharatiya Janata Party's finds itself on the cusp of the most consequential cycle of state polls since the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as the results will tell if the road ahead in its bid for a third straight term at the Centre is getting any bumpier or a strong opposition challenge remains elusive.