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Toolkit case: Disha Ravi moves HC to bar cops from media leaks

Toolkit case: Disha Ravi moves HC to bar cops from media leaks

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The petition also seeks to restrain the media from publishing the contents or extracts of any alleged private chats, including those on WhatsApp, between her and third parties.

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Alert to the looming threat from the 'Omicron' variant, states began to re-tighten curbs and urgently trace people who arrived from abroad in the last one month while a demand to not allow flights from the affected countries was made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'

Oppn condemns Stan Swamy's arrest, asks people to break silence

Oppn condemns Stan Swamy's arrest, asks people to break silence

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'If we accept this, then in a few years we will not see a democratic India that we know'

COVID-19: 9 Rules to Stay POSITIVE

COVID-19: 9 Rules to Stay POSITIVE

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The perfect routine already exists. It is the one designed by nature and is called the Circadian Rhythm. If we are able to align to this routine, according to the Circadian Rhythm, it will help restore, regain, and reset our health in a huge way.

A very different Independence Day, courtesy COVID-19

A very different Independence Day, courtesy COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The Independence Day celebration at the iconic Red Fort in Delhi this year will be a low-key affair due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Security arrangements and preparations have been made differently keeping in mind social distancing due to the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis. Here's what to expect at this year's Independence Day.

People more worried about economic crisis than COVID-19: Study

People more worried about economic crisis than COVID-19: Study

Rediff.com24 May 2020

The other dominant fear among the people is the irrational behaviour of people, once the lockdown is lifted.

Only 3 CMs completed full term in history of K'taka

Only 3 CMs completed full term in history of K'taka

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

No chief minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party and Kumaraswamy's Janata Dal-Secular could manage to complete the full term in Karnataka.

All-round performance has Hyderabad captain Warner beaming

All-round performance has Hyderabad captain Warner beaming

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

He was the deserving Man-of-the-match for his explosive half-century but SunRisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner credited his bowlers for setting up the win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League on Monday.

Charge officers sitting over vaccine production with manslaughter: HC

Charge officers sitting over vaccine production with manslaughter: HC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Officers sitting over untapped potential to make COVID-19 vaccines need to be charged with 'manslaughter' as it is leading to so many deaths, the Delhi high court said on Wednesday, observing that a lot of scope and infrastructure is available in India which is not being used.

5 more rebel K'taka MLAs move SC against speaker

5 more rebel K'taka MLAs move SC against speaker

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

These MLAs are Anand Singh, K Sudhakar, N Nagaraj, Munirathna and Roshan Baig.

India sees record spike of 55,079 COVID-19 cases in 1 day

India sees record spike of 55,079 COVID-19 cases in 1 day

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

With this latest spike, the total cases in the country stand at 16,38,871.

Is 2nd Covid wave over? Experts call for caution

Is 2nd Covid wave over? Experts call for caution

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'We know that there are new variants which are more transmissible. We know that human behaviour determines the spread of this virus. Therefore, it is not very relevant if we declare whether the second wave is over or not'

Swiss firm to develop Jewar airport, outbids DIAL, Adani

Swiss firm to develop Jewar airport, outbids DIAL, Adani

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The Jewar Airport or the Noida International Greenfield Airport will be spread over 5,000 hectares when fully built at an estimated to cost Rs 29,560 crore.

Kumaraswamy loses trust vote; Cong-JDS govt falls

Kumaraswamy loses trust vote; Cong-JDS govt falls

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The confidence motion moved by Kumaraswamy was defeated with 99 members voting for the motion and 105 against it in a House of 225 including speaker P R Ramesh Kumar and a nominated member.

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Disha, 2 others created toolkit; sent it to Greta on Telegram: Police

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Climate activist Disha Ravi along with Mumbai lawyer Nikita Jacob and Pune-based engineer Shantanu created the 'toolkit' related to the farmers' agitation and shared it with others to tarnish India's image, the Delhi Police said on Monday.

India's FY21-22 GDP growth to bounce back at 9.5%: Fitch

India's FY21-22 GDP growth to bounce back at 9.5%: Fitch

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

After a contraction in the current financial year, India's economy is forecast to bounce back with a sharp growth rate of 9.5 per cent next year provided it avoids further deterioration in financial sector health, Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday. The coronavirus pandemic will lead to shrinking of the already slowing economy in 2020-21 that started in April. Fitch Ratings forecast a 5 per cent contraction in the GDP in the ongoing financial year.

The myth and magic of unicorns

The myth and magic of unicorns

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Becoming a unicorn is surely a marker for a company in its growth story, but it's not a major achievement nor is it a turning point of any significant worth.

Karnataka seeks reducing no. of flights from 5 states

Karnataka seeks reducing no. of flights from 5 states

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The government has requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of flights from these states in view of high prevalence of coronavirus cases there, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy said in a statement.

I find nets claustrophobic, says Kohli

I find nets claustrophobic, says Kohli

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Kohli gave his opinion during a chat with West Indies legend Vivian Richards, the video of which was posted on the Indian cricket board's official website

J-K Panchayat polls postponed due to security reasons

J-K Panchayat polls postponed due to security reasons

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The polling was slated for March 5, March 7, March 9, March 12, March 14, March 16, March 18 and March 20.

Karnataka govt exhales as Speaker rejects resignations

Karnataka govt exhales as Speaker rejects resignations

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

In a counter offensive after 13 MLAs resigned on Saturday dealing a blow to the 13-month-old government, a delegation of Congress leaders met Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar and submitted the petition seeking, under the anti-defection law, disqualification of the rebel legislators in line with the decision taken at a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Good Friday observed across India

PHOTOS: Good Friday observed across India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

The day marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Calvary Hill in Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago.

With record 75,760 cases, India's Covid tally crosses 33 lakh

With record 75,760 cases, India's Covid tally crosses 33 lakh

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

With 1,73,195 cases, Maharashtra has the highest number of active cases.

'World has changed thanks to Salman Khan'

'World has changed thanks to Salman Khan'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

'If you are dark, you can't be a hero.' 'If you have curly hair, you can't be a hero.' 'If you were muscular, you had to become a fighter.' 'Today if you are muscular, you can be a hero.' 'Salman Khan made being muscular fashionable.'

K'taka stops trains for migrants after CM meets builders

K'taka stops trains for migrants after CM meets builders

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Several migrants in Bengaluru were desperate to return home as they were out of job and money.

Bihar journalist shot at by bike-borne attackers

Bihar journalist shot at by bike-borne attackers

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The attack on the scribe came close on the heels of the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh at Bengaluru.

Fast-track court set up to try Hyderabad vet case

Fast-track court set up to try Hyderabad vet case

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The government designated the court of First Additional District and Sessions Judge in Mahabubnagar district as special court for speedy trial of the case.

Channels, sites issued notices for revealing Hyderabad vet's identity

Channels, sites issued notices for revealing Hyderabad vet's identity

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Cyberabad police, probing the case, also said some print and electronic media also telecast and published documents related to the probe on news channels, papers and social media, which hampered the investigation.

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

A last salute to Rita Bhaduri.

'Karnataka MLAs never left Mumbai; still in city'

'Karnataka MLAs never left Mumbai; still in city'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Congress MLA B C Patil also said the Bharatiya Janata Party is not involved (in footing the travel and accommodation bill).

Rebel K'taka MLAs near Pune, await Speaker's decision

Rebel K'taka MLAs near Pune, await Speaker's decision

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

If their resignations are accepted, they may even go back to Bengaluru, they added.

Yeddyurappa steps down without facing trust vote

Yeddyurappa steps down without facing trust vote

Rediff.com19 May 2018

This has been the CM's shortest stint in power -- three days.

Google India chief Rajan Anandan quits after 8 years

Google India chief Rajan Anandan quits after 8 years

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Anandan, also an investor in multiple start-ups, is slated to join venture fund Sequoia Capital.

Thousands out to protest Shivakumar's arrest

Thousands out to protest Shivakumar's arrest

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The protesters poured into the city from different parts of the state, particularly the Vokkaliga stronghold of Old Mysuru region, in response to "Raj Bhavan Chalo" call given by various outfits of the community.

Vaccines: Look to Russia, not US!

Vaccines: Look to Russia, not US!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

An alert government in Delhi should have begun government-to-government discussions with Moscow the moment it came to know that Russians were developing a vaccine. That is to say, almost an year's time has been lost, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Bengaluru sinks in rain; rescue boats hit streets

Bengaluru sinks in rain; rescue boats hit streets

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

A couple of days of rainfall and the Bengaluru residents are struggling to stay afloat.

Why are these prisoners being denied their rights?

Why are these prisoners being denied their rights?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The superintendent of Taloja jail has just been transferred. Does that signal a more human phase in prison for the Bhima Koregaon accused? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Continuing regime change trend, Himachal powers BJP to victory

Continuing regime change trend, Himachal powers BJP to victory

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Voters in Himachal Pradesh have traditionally brought the Congress and the BJP in power alternately.