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Allahabad HC orders scientific probe to find age of Gyanvapi's Shivling

Allahabad HC orders scientific probe to find age of Gyanvapi's Shivling

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Allahabad high court on Friday ordered authorities to determine the age of the Shivling-like structure inside the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi using modern technology.

BMC polls will be the real test for Uddhav-Shinde-BJP

BMC polls will be the real test for Uddhav-Shinde-BJP

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The BMC election will hold the key to a new shift in political power -- not just in Mumbai but in Maharashtra, reports Sarthak Choudhury.

Maha records 3900 new Covid cases; 'alarming', says Tope

Maha records 3900 new Covid cases; 'alarming', says Tope

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

He said in the last 8-10 days, the active cases in the state stood in the range of 5,000-6,000.

Rs 4315 cr provided for creating more seats, SC hearing on EWS quota told

Rs 4315 cr provided for creating more seats, SC hearing on EWS quota told

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The decision to grant 10 per cent EWS quota in admissions will not impact the availability of seats for the general and reserved categories as 2,13,766 additional seats will be added to those already existing in higher educational institutions, the Centre Tuesday told the Supreme Court while defending the 103rd constitution amendment.

Punjab to reopen schools for all classes from Aug 2

Punjab to reopen schools for all classes from Aug 2

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The district authorities shall continue to ensure strict implementation of all directives on Covid-appropriate behaviour.

US Hindu group files complaint against university over 'anti-Hindu' conference

US Hindu group files complaint against university over 'anti-Hindu' conference

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

In a complaint to the Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Suzanne Goldberg and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement Randolph Wills, the Hindu American Foundation has asked the Office of Civil Rights to investigate and determine whether the University of Pennsylvania and its Department of South Asia Studies, South Asia Center created a hostile environment for students and faculty of Indian and Hindu descent, and whether the same entities and individuals misused any federal funds.

Trump revokes Obama's order on transgender bathrooms

Trump revokes Obama's order on transgender bathrooms

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The Trump administration cited too many lawsuits and legal loopholes in the Obama-era regulation, which required public schools to allow students to use the bathrooms corresponding to their gender identities, as one of the reasons for its roll back.

Will CCTV prevent cheating in exams?

Will CCTV prevent cheating in exams?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

'The copying mafia is very powerful. We need to use technology to fight them.'

Curfew in Odisha's Sambalpur after fresh violence during Hanuman Jayanti rally

Curfew in Odisha's Sambalpur after fresh violence during Hanuman Jayanti rally

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The violence came after Friday evening's Hanuman Jayanti processions were held under tight security.

Development programme for English teachers

Development programme for English teachers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

USEFI announces professional development programme for Indian and Pakistani Teachers of English.

Maoists blow up Bihar school ahead of polls

Maoists blow up Bihar school ahead of polls

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

In a bid to create terror and panic ahead of the polls, Maoists blew up a government middle school at Lakhisarai district in Bihar on early Thursday, just as the state was going to polls, the police said.

TN's ancient link to Sengol, the sceptre to be installed in Parliament

TN's ancient link to Sengol, the sceptre to be installed in Parliament

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Following the Chola era tradition, the pontiff of the Thiruvaduthurai Aadeenam presented the sengol to the first Prime Minister of India Nehru signifying the transfer of power from the British to Indian hands.

Bill to reform H-1B, L-1 visa programme introduced in US Senate

Bill to reform H-1B, L-1 visa programme introduced in US Senate

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

A group of influential lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan legislation in the US Senate to comprehensively overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes and usher in more transparency in the recruitment of foreign workers. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

After haj office, now Lucknow police station turns saffron

After haj office, now Lucknow police station turns saffron

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Saffron has virtually permeated everything -- from booklets and school bags to towels or chairs and even buses. And the Qaiser Bagh police station seems to be the latest on the list.

Nalanda's world heritage tag at risk, ASI seeks new plan from Bihar govt

Nalanda's world heritage tag at risk, ASI seeks new plan from Bihar govt

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has asked the Bihar government to quickly submit its plan to conserve Nalanda Mahavihara in order to keep the World Heritage site status for the remains of the ancient centre of learning.

While Telangana waits, AP to go ahead with engineering college counselling

While Telangana waits, AP to go ahead with engineering college counselling

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Even though the tug of war between the governments of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh over common admissions to engineering colleges is far from over, the Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education has announced that it will go ahead with the already-announced schedule.

TN girl's death: Collector, SP shifted; govt assures support to family

TN girl's death: Collector, SP shifted; govt assures support to family

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

State School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said he and Public Works Department Minister EV Velu consoled the parents of the girl whose body was found in the school hostel on July 13.

US scholarships for Indian PhD students

US scholarships for Indian PhD students

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

The 2009 International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for outstanding students invites applications.

First cases of B.A. sub-lineage of Omicron found in Maharashtra

First cases of B.A. sub-lineage of Omicron found in Maharashtra

Rediff.com28 May 2022

For the first time in Maharashtra, four patients of B.A.4 sub-lineage and three cases of B.A.5 sub-lineage of the Omicron variant of coronavirus have been found, the state health department said on Saturday.

Heavy rains lash Telangana, govt declares 3-day holiday for schools, colleges

Heavy rains lash Telangana, govt declares 3-day holiday for schools, colleges

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The chief secretary said that as the state is witnessing heavy rains over the last three days, the collectors should be on high alert and take all steps to prevent loss of life, cattle or damage to any property.

Fadnavis govt hit by another scam: Vinod Tawde faces graft allegations

Fadnavis govt hit by another scam: Vinod Tawde faces graft allegations

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Another minister -- Vinod Tawde -- has been accused of corruption in awarding contracts.

Can Praveen Sood Get CBI The Public's Trust?

Can Praveen Sood Get CBI The Public's Trust?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

He takes over the CBI in challenging times. The perception is that the agency is reduced to being an instrument of blackmail and intimidation by successive governments.

Assam's eviction drive in forest land hits over 12,000 people

Assam's eviction drive in forest land hits over 12,000 people

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The Assam government on Tuesday began clearing nearly 1,900 hectares of forest and government land in Sonitpur district, affecting 12,000-odd people who were allegedly staying there illegally for decades, a senior official said.

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

MP IAS officer gets show-cause notice for tweets on The Kashmir Files

MP IAS officer gets show-cause notice for tweets on The Kashmir Files

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Khan, a deputy secretary with the state public works department, confirmed to PTI that he had received the notice and said he was supposed to reply to it in seven days.

Infra Brushstrokes For The Budget

Infra Brushstrokes For The Budget

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

7 key areas that the Budget must address to re-energise the infrastructure sector, suggests Vinayak Chatterjee.

School's out: Teachers' strike hits 2.8 crore students in Bihar

School's out: Teachers' strike hits 2.8 crore students in Bihar

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Over 2.8 crore students in government run schools in Bihar have been affected by the strike resulting in the indeterminate closure of nearly 77,000 schools.

Assam's 4th major eviction drive sees lathicharge, protests

Assam's 4th major eviction drive sees lathicharge, protests

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The drive met with opposition in Tinsukia in upper Assam leading to lathicharge by the security forces, while in Sonitpur the alleged illegal settlers claimed that it was launched about a week before the stipulated date.

Most ministers, speaker, Congress state president lose in Rajasthan

Most ministers, speaker, Congress state president lose in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

In the humiliating defeat of the Congress party in Rajasthan except for Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, most of his ministers have lost the election.

Kerala rains: Toll rises to 22, Centre offers assistance

Kerala rains: Toll rises to 22, Centre offers assistance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

22 bodies, 13 from Kottayam district and 9 from Idukki were recovered from various rain-hit areas while National Disaster Response Force teams continued their rescue operations.

Bihar exam row: Nitish dissolves BSEB probe committee

Bihar exam row: Nitish dissolves BSEB probe committee

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Bihar government on Monday dissolved a committee constituted by Bihar School Examination Board to probe into alleged irregularities in evaluation of marks in this year's 10+2 examination.

These Kashmiri teachers won't let students suffer

These Kashmiri teachers won't let students suffer

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

With no signs of improvement in the situation in Kashmir, community schools are the only hope for students in the valley.

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Scores of churches and homes belonging to Christians in Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad district, some 130 km from the provincial capital, were burnt down on Wednesday by a mob enraged over reports that two Christians had desecrated the Quran.

Red alert in 8 Kerala districts as heavy rains continue

Red alert in 8 Kerala districts as heavy rains continue

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A red alert was declared in 8 districts of Kerala on Thursday by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as rains continued to lash various parts of the state and disrupted the day-to-day lives of the people as roads got flooded or caved in and many got displaced from their homes to relief camps.

A year after Chhapra tragedy, lizards, rats in mid-day meals

A year after Chhapra tragedy, lizards, rats in mid-day meals

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

At least 33 children were taken ill after they were severed a meal at a government-run school in Bihar's Vaishali district on Friday.

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