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US students who took Covaxin, Sputnik asked to get re-vaccinated

US students who took Covaxin, Sputnik asked to get re-vaccinated

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

These vaccines have not yet been approved by the World Health Organization

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Meet The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winners

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The results for the People's Choice Award for the Wildlife Photographer Of The Year are in.

Will hold tractor march with army tanks on Jan 26: Farmers

Will hold tractor march with army tanks on Jan 26: Farmers

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

According to them, these marches were a "rehearsal" for their proposed January 26 "Kisan Parade" to the national capital from different parts of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

US, aided by Pakistan, DESTROYED Afghanistan

US, aided by Pakistan, DESTROYED Afghanistan

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The US has the distinction of destroying a flawed but functioning State thrice since 1979. Pakistan has been their constant accomplice, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Johnson & Johnson pauses Covid vaccine trial as participant falls ill

Johnson & Johnson pauses Covid vaccine trial as participant falls ill

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The company has not yet revealed details about the unexplained illness but has stopped trials while doctors find out if the illness was caused due to the vaccine or was a coincidence.

Lancet Study finds Russian vaccine safe, effective

Lancet Study finds Russian vaccine safe, effective

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Results from early-phase non-randomised vaccine trials in a total of 76 people show that two formulations of the vaccine have a good safety profile detected over 42 days, and induce antibody responses in all participants within 21 days.

Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella wins Covaxin fight

Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella wins Covaxin fight

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'He came back from the US only to work for his country.' 'He has invested his fortunes to build this company and is married to his work.' 'Rarely does one see such commitment.'

The Hero who saved 100s of lives

The Hero who saved 100s of lives

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

'I was scared to die. But it was about risking one life as opposed to risking hundreds,' Head Constable Abhishek Patel tells Veer Arjun Singh.

64 students fall sick after consuming mid-day meal in UP

64 students fall sick after consuming mid-day meal in UP

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Around 64 students fell sick due to food poisoning after consuming mid-day meal at a government primary school at Juggaur in Chinhat area in Lucknow on Wednesday, officials said.

I-Day event at Red Fort scaled down, many seats remain empty

I-Day event at Red Fort scaled down, many seats remain empty

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The Independence Day event at the historic Red Fort, where prime minister unfurls the tricolour and delivers a speech to the nation, was scaled down this year. Around 4,000 invites, a quarter of the usual, were issued to officers, diplomats, local leaders and others.

Coronavirus: Sec 144 imposed in 4 Bihar, 2 J-K districts

Coronavirus: Sec 144 imposed in 4 Bihar, 2 J-K districts

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The orders under Section 144, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), will remain in force for a month in Kishtwar and for 15 days in Ramban district of Jammu, an official spokesperson said on Saturday. In Bihar, the administration imposed Section 144 of CrPC in Sheohar, Banka, Gopalganj and Samastipur districts on Saturday.

Must-know rules of casual sex in modern India

Must-know rules of casual sex in modern India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Your guide to the Jab Harry Met Sejal way of life.

Will I meet Unnao victim's fate: Girl stumps UP cop

Will I meet Unnao victim's fate: Girl stumps UP cop

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Speaking at a Balika Suraksha Jaagruktaa Abhiyaan programme at a school in Barabanki on Wednesday, a student asked, "If the person against whom we are complaining comes to know about it, and if we have an accident, what will happen?"

Delhi: Board examinees among those caught in crossfire

Delhi: Board examinees among those caught in crossfire

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

One of the worst-hit areas was Bhajanpura where a petrol pump and two school buses were torched on a road near Yamuna Vihar border by mobs during the conflagration.

Nation pays homage to the Kargil Martyrs

Nation pays homage to the Kargil Martyrs

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

India is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the historic 1999 Kargil conflict, which was termed 'Operation Vijay' by the Indian Army. To commemorate the event, the day of celebrations is marked as the 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'. It was on this day 20 years ago that the Indian Army managed to make the Pakistani forces withdraw along the Line of Control, hoisting the tricolour atop the high-altitude Kargil, in Jammu-Kashmir.

The Kashmir blockade that has gone into Day 50

The Kashmir blockade that has gone into Day 50

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The Valley, which was brought under a virtual curfew with communication networks snapped on August 5 after the government abrogated special status to Jammu and Kashmir, has seen little difference in the last seven weeks as public transport is still not available and schools waiting for students to collect assignments.

Cyclone Yaas: 20 lakh evacuated; 4 dead

Cyclone Yaas: 20 lakh evacuated; 4 dead

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The location of the landfall is north of Dhamra and south of Bahanaga, close to Bahanaga block, on the coast, around 50 km of Balasore, he said.

For Taliban, US is Important

For Taliban, US is Important

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The Taliban knows that Washington holds the key, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Delhi's Bhavye Suneja captained Lion Air plane that crashed in Indonesia

Delhi's Bhavye Suneja captained Lion Air plane that crashed in Indonesia

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The 31-year-old captain has 6,000 flight hours and the co-pilot more than 5,000 flight hours, the statement said.

India can avoid 72% COVID-19 cases by closing red light areas

India can avoid 72% COVID-19 cases by closing red light areas

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Researchers including those from Yale School of Medicine in the United States, said closing down these places of sex work may reduce projected COVID-19 death toll increase in India by 63 per cent post the easing of lockdown measures.

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.

Premji university study calls for Rs 15,000 cash support to poor via PDS

Premji university study calls for Rs 15,000 cash support to poor via PDS

Rediff.com22 May 2021

This will cost the government Rs 3.1 trillion, about 10 per cent of its annual expenditure, and higher than any other spending item in its Budget.

AAP has 8 women MLAs, but not a single one in Kejriwal's cabinet

AAP has 8 women MLAs, but not a single one in Kejriwal's cabinet

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Manish Sisodia, Satyender Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain, and Rajendra Gautamas took oath as the ministers in Delhi.

Bangalore shame: Nursery student is sexually abused!

Bangalore shame: Nursery student is sexually abused!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

In the third such incident in the past four months, a three-year-old girl student was allegedly sexually abused inside a private school in Bangalore.

Stories behind standout images from the US election

Stories behind standout images from the US election

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Here are some of the striking moments captured by Reuters photographers as United States voters went to the polls and the stories behind the images.

I'm feeling great: Trump in 1st public event after COVID

I'm feeling great: Trump in 1st public event after COVID

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Hundreds of Republican supporters sporting light blue T-shirts and the familiar red MAGA (Make America Great Again) caps gathered at the South Lawns of the White House as the US president addressed them from his balcony in a campaign-style event.

Biden secures Democratic presidential nomination to challenge Trump

Biden secures Democratic presidential nomination to challenge Trump

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Biden, 77, who served as vice president of the US for eight years from January 2009 to January 2017, would deliver his acceptance speech on Thursday.

70-year-old Bangalore teacher held for allegedly abusing 8-year-old

70-year-old Bangalore teacher held for allegedly abusing 8-year-old

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

In yet another shocking incident at a school, an eight year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by her 63 year-old teacher inside its premises near Bangalore. Both the teacher and the principal have been arrested, a senior police official said.

Delhi govt announces free metro, bus rides for women

Delhi govt announces free metro, bus rides for women

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

The move comes ahead of the assembly elections scheduled early next year.

Fuel delivery startup finds pipeline choked

Fuel delivery startup finds pipeline choked

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

PESO, an agency entrusted with the responsibility to ensure safety of public and property from petroleum products, said the vehicles used by the firm are not approved by it.

Bihar 2020: Meri Awaz Suno

Bihar 2020: Meri Awaz Suno

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

A group of first time voters who run 10 km everyday to prepare for fauji recruitment rallies, tell Rediff.com's Archana Masih they need two things: quality education and jobs.

Country saddened by insult to Tricolour on R-Day: PM

Country saddened by insult to Tricolour on R-Day: PM

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, Modi maintained that his government is committed to "modernising" farming and has been taking many steps.

Shops shut, riot-hit residents survive on bread, Maggi

Shops shut, riot-hit residents survive on bread, Maggi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

With medical shops, grocery stores and other establishments selling essential items downing shutters, people in the region are waging a grim battle for survival.

FSSAI now adds restaurant hygiene to its menu

FSSAI now adds restaurant hygiene to its menu

Rediff.com15 May 2016

A sub-group has been formed to amend rules that govern safety standards at eating establishments

AITA to meet ITF security team over Davis Cup venue

AITA to meet ITF security team over Davis Cup venue

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

'We are not interested in forfeiting the tie. We look forward to working with the ITF to find a solution that guarantees the safety of all the players'

70 students hospitalised after gas leak in Kerala factory

70 students hospitalised after gas leak in Kerala factory

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Seventy children were on Thursday hospitalised as they took ill after allegedly inhaling 'smoke' emanating from a plant of state-owned Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited at Chavara near Kollam in Kerala, prompting authorities to temporarily shut it down.

Why Jessica Lall wants to be Los Angeles's next mayor

Why Jessica Lall wants to be Los Angeles's next mayor

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

'We need to see more Indian Americans and people of colour hold elected office and serve in executive roles.'

MFs to Create LONG-TERM Wealth

MFs to Create LONG-TERM Wealth

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana', a scheme for women's emancipation

'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Yojana', a scheme for women's emancipation

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced in his maiden Budget Speech that government would focus on campaigns to sensitise people of this country towards the concerns of the girl child and women.

Police goes for foolproof security measures for all Delhi churches

Police goes for foolproof security measures for all Delhi churches

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

All 240 churches in the city have been identified and assessed for their foolproof security arrangements in the wake of recent attacks on them, and the Delhi Police have also plotted the buildings on a map for a holistic view.