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Encounter in J&K's Rajouri enters Day 2; 1 terrorist killed; forces seal area

Encounter in J&K's Rajouri enters Day 2; 1 terrorist killed; forces seal area

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

He said the search operation was launched after police received information about the movement of terrorists in the area.

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The Indian embassy has received requests from Indian tourists stranded in the country to facilitate their exit. Most of the tourists are travelling in groups.

SC asks states to prevent attacks on Kashmiris; MHA issues advisory

SC asks states to prevent attacks on Kashmiris; MHA issues advisory

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The court also directed that police officers, who were earlier appointed as nodal officers to deal with incidents of mob lynching, would be now responsible to deal with cases of alleged assault on Kashmiris.

Should You Deposit Money In FD?

Should You Deposit Money In FD?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Longer-tenure FDs generally give higher returns. Nonetheless, going for a tenure higher than two to three years is not advisable.

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The home minister will also review the preparation for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage set to start on June 29.

Bhubaneswar's tragedy-hit hospital had no fire safety clearance

Bhubaneswar's tragedy-hit hospital had no fire safety clearance

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The deceased, identified as Janakibla Hui, had been shifted to AIIMS soon after the devastating fire ravaged the private medical facility on Monday evening, a spokesman of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar said.

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Brighton & Hove Albion's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday will also remain postponed.

328 fixed-dose combination drugs banned on safety grounds

328 fixed-dose combination drugs banned on safety grounds

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The original list had named 349 drugs, but 15 drugs, approved prior to 1988, have been kept outside the purview of the ban

Use existing provisions to deal with unruly passengers: DGCA to airlines

Use existing provisions to deal with unruly passengers: DGCA to airlines

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

In an advisory, DGCA said there are provisions under the civil aviation requirement for action to be taken by the airline to deal with unruly passengers.

Ensure safety of all Kashmiris: Rajnath tells CMs of all states

Ensure safety of all Kashmiris: Rajnath tells CMs of all states

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Condemning the alleged incidents of harassment of Kashmiris, the home minister said they are like any other Indian and an advisory is being sent by the home ministry to all states to ensure the safety and security of people from the Valley.

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Rediff.com9 May 2024

With rising incomes, education, and health awareness in India, especially in the big cities, droves of people are saying no to sugar.

DGCA lists steps to deal with hacking aircraft navigation system

DGCA lists steps to deal with hacking aircraft navigation system

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Aviation watchdog DGCA has issued a circular to airlines and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on measures to deal with threats from jamming and spoofing of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) amid reports of such interference in the Middle East.

More than 600 Meiteis leave Mizoram fearing attacks

More than 600 Meiteis leave Mizoram fearing attacks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

More than 600 Meiteis have left Mizoram due to fear of tension after a video two tribal women being paraded naked by a mob in Manipur surfaced online recently, a senior police officer said on Thursday.

We're worried: Parents of Indian students studying in Canada

We're worried: Parents of Indian students studying in Canada

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

'My two daughters are in Canada and I am tensed. They have gone there to study. Governments of both countries should find a solution'

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Those who are returning will not be paying any fare and the government is bearing the cost of their return.

No selfie with tourists sans permission, says Goa govt

No selfie with tourists sans permission, says Goa govt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

This instruction forms part of an advisory issued by the Goa tourism department for tourists and the set of directives is aimed to protect the privacy of travellers

Govt warns social media platforms over deepfake issue

Govt warns social media platforms over deepfake issue

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Vaishnaw told reporters that the government had recently issued a notice to companies on the deepfake issue, and the platforms responded, but added that the firms will have to be more aggressive in taking action on such content.

India to launch 'Operation Ajay' for return of citizens from Israel

India to launch 'Operation Ajay' for return of citizens from Israel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The announcement comes as the military conflict between Hamas militants and Israel continued for the fifth day.

Manipur unrest: Security tightened in Mizoram ahead of Mizo groups' protests

Manipur unrest: Security tightened in Mizoram ahead of Mizo groups' protests

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Mizoram's director general of police Anil Shukla held a high-level meeting on Sunday to assess the security arrangements, a statement said.

IAF to monitor Delhi sky for drone threats during G20 summit

IAF to monitor Delhi sky for drone threats during G20 summit

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Indian Air Force fighter planes will be on standby to keep a close watch on any suspicious activity in the Delhi sky, including UAVs or drones, as the national capital gets ready to host the G20 summit, a senior official from a department engaged in airport operations said.

Situation tense in Sudan, India coordinating with Saudi, UAE

Situation tense in Sudan, India coordinating with Saudi, UAE

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The sources said India's priority is safety of movement and well being of individuals wherever they are located.

Indian mission sets up 24-hour helpline in Israel, asks citizens to stat alert

Indian mission sets up 24-hour helpline in Israel, asks citizens to stat alert

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

In a post on X, the Indian embassy in Israel has stated that it has been working constantly to help fellow citizens.

Shippers Are Worried About Red Sea Attacks

Shippers Are Worried About Red Sea Attacks

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'If attacks escalate, there is a risk the Suez Canal may be closed.'

Women's safety: Centre asks states to enforce laws

Women's safety: Centre asks states to enforce laws

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Perturbed over violence against women in several parts of the country, the Centre has directed states to vigorously enforce laws to ensure safety of the fairer sex.

U-19 WC: India captain Dhull, 4 others recover from Covid

U-19 WC: India captain Dhull, 4 others recover from Covid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Five India players who were infected with COVID-19, including skipper Yash Dhull, have recovered and are available for the Under-19 World Cup quarter-final against Bangladesh.

Taken all steps to ensure safety of Sri Lankans: Govt

Taken all steps to ensure safety of Sri Lankans: Govt

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

India on Tuesday assured that it will take all measures to ensure safety and security of Sri Lankans in the country, saying the Centre was in "close consultation" with the concerned state governments regarding this.

Talgo trial runs conducted without safety clearance

Talgo trial runs conducted without safety clearance

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

A railway official said the Talgo run was only a trial and, in case of launch of commercial services, clearance from CRS would be taken

India, US, 12 other IPEF members ink pact

India, US, 12 other IPEF members ink pact

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

India, the US and 12 other members of the IPEF grouping have signed a supply chain resilience agreement that would help mitigate risks of economic disruptions from supply chain shocks and improve crisis coordination. The agreement would help member countries like India to reduce their dependence on China and provide timely information to the IPEF member countries about potential supply disruptions. The COVID outbreak severely disrupted the global supply chain, as most countries were dependent on China for various products like pharma raw materials.

Fliers concerned about safety on flights after Malaysian Airlines disaster

Fliers concerned about safety on flights after Malaysian Airlines disaster

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

Malaysia Airlines flies to Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kochi.

Made-in-India Covaxin gets WHO's emergency use licence

Made-in-India Covaxin gets WHO's emergency use licence

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Covaxin was found to have 78 per cent efficacy against COVID-19 of any severity, 14 or more days after the second dose, and is extremely suitable for low- and middle-income countries due to easy storage requirements, said the global health body.

How Nushrratt Bharuccha made it back from violence-hit Israel

How Nushrratt Bharuccha made it back from violence-hit Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Caught in the middle of a war in a foreign country was hardly something any of us had envisaged.'

DGCA tells airlines how to handle unruly passengers

DGCA tells airlines how to handle unruly passengers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The guidelines come in the wake of back-to-back two urination incidents on Air India flights last year.

Leave Kharkiv at once, even on foot, embassy urges Indians

Leave Kharkiv at once, even on foot, embassy urges Indians

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

In an urgent advisory, the India embassy in Ukraine on Wednesday asked all Indians stranded in Kharkiv to leave the conflict zone immediately.

How To Invest In Gold, Silver?

How To Invest In Gold, Silver?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Commodity investments can help you diversify your portfolio in asset classes other than equity and debt, says Dwaipayan Bose.

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'Similar to the case of the digital payment system where the government created a public platform and others joined in, we are exploring a similar structure to create a PPP platform where the compute required for AI could be accessed by the small player.'

How armed forces are preparing for Cyclone Biparjoy

How armed forces are preparing for Cyclone Biparjoy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

All armed forces including the Army, the Navy, the Air Force and Indian Coast Guard have made necessary preparation to provide assistance to the local people of Gujarat.

Hours after suspending Jan Aakrosh Yatra, BJP says it will go on

Hours after suspending Jan Aakrosh Yatra, BJP says it will go on

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

BJP state president Satish Poonia said there was some confusion regarding the Jan Aakrosh Yatra which has been cleared now and the Jan Aakrosh Sabhas (meetings) will take place as per the schedule.

Kalakshetra sets up panel headed by retired HC judge to probe sexual abuse charges

Kalakshetra sets up panel headed by retired HC judge to probe sexual abuse charges

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The Kalakshetra Foundation on Tuesday said it had constituted a committee of inquiry led by a retired judge to investigate the sexual harassment allegations made by students against an assistant professor of dance and three repertory artists. The teacher has been suspended and the services of the repertory artists have been "dispensed with" pending inquiry.

Indians in Ukraine asked to 'remain safe wherever' they are

Indians in Ukraine asked to 'remain safe wherever' they are

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Indian embassy issued a fresh advisory as Russia carries out a military operation in Ukraine, triggering a major confrontation between the two sides.

Air India deboards unruly passenger for causing 'physical harm' to crew

Air India deboards unruly passenger for causing 'physical harm' to crew

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

In recent times, there have been various incidents of unruly passengers onboard domestic and international flights.