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Nepal frees Indian detained during altercation along border

Nepal frees Indian detained during altercation along border

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Nepal's border guarding force on Saturday released the Indian national who was detained for allegedly trying to snatch a weapon from one of their personnel during an altercation which sparked tension on the Indo-Nepal border along Bihar's Sitamarhi district, an official said.

Noida DM transferred for failing to curb coronavirus

Noida DM transferred for failing to curb coronavirus

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

B N Singh has been removed for his failure in carrying out work to control the spread of coronavirus, he said, adding that he wrote a leave application and leaked it to the media, which amounts to indiscipline.

Will get back land from India through dialogue: Nepal PM

Will get back land from India through dialogue: Nepal PM

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

He claimed that India built a Kali temple, created 'an artificial Kali river' and 'encroached the Nepalese territory through deploying the Army' at Kalapani. The river defines the border between the two countries.

I-T department readies safeguard measures for e-assessment

I-T department readies safeguard measures for e-assessment

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Any additions in demand made by a tax officer under the faceless assessment process for over Rs 5 lakh of income will undergo a rigorous review process before a final demand order is passed.

EC 'censures' Sakshi Maharaj for controversial remarks

EC 'censures' Sakshi Maharaj for controversial remarks

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Standing by his remarks, Sakshi Maharaj had told the Commission that the statement was not made in a public or an election meeting but at a saints' conclave and hence could not be considered violative of the model code.

Curiosity rover finds evidence of ingredients for life on Mars: NASA

Curiosity rover finds evidence of ingredients for life on Mars: NASA

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Curiosity has detected traces of nitrogen on Mars surface, adding evidence that the red planet could have once supported life.

'People said Please don't die'

'People said "Please don't die"'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

'I haven't experienced such a thing ever. It was beautiful.'

Viral Acharya always batted for RBI's independence

Viral Acharya always batted for RBI's independence

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Governments that do not respect central banks' independence will sooner or later incur the wrath of the financial markets, ignite economic fires, and come to rue the day they undermined an important regulatory institution; their wiser counterparts who invest in central bank independence will enjoy lower costs of borrowing, the love of international investors, and longer life spans, said Acharya, who will return to the New York University's Stern Business School in August.

Andhra Pradesh: 8 arrested for thrashing Dalits trying to skin dead cow

Andhra Pradesh: 8 arrested for thrashing Dalits trying to skin dead cow

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Police, however, clarified that the incident, which happened late on Monday night, had nothing to do with "cow vigilantism" as suspected.

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka series after floodlight failure

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka series after floodlight failure

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

After electing to bat, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 225, three balls short of their 50 overs, for another below-par score in a series where they have found no answer to South Africa's rampant pace and spin attack.

11 feared to have gone blind after cataract surgeries in MP

11 feared to have gone blind after cataract surgeries in MP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Similar incident had been reported at the hospital in 2010 when cataract surgeries performed on 18 patients had gone wrong,

EC revokes Kamal Nath as Cong's star campaigner

EC revokes Kamal Nath as Cong's star campaigner

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Nath has been reprimanded for repeated violations of the model code while campaigning for the bypolls in 28 assembly constituencies in the state.

Gavaskar@50: 15 interesting facts

Gavaskar@50: 15 interesting facts

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

It was this day, March 6, in 1971 that Sunil Manohar Gavaskar made his debut in Test cricket.

Days of strategic patience with North Korea over, warns Trump

Days of strategic patience with North Korea over, warns Trump

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Trump told reporters that US and South Korea are facing the threat of reckless and brutal regime of North Korea.

Bigg Boss 13: Don't KISS Mahira!

Bigg Boss 13: Don't KISS Mahira!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

This week is all about family inside the Bigg Boss House but then why did Rashami Desai breakdown while talking to Arti Singh? The popular television actress is having a hard time not just in BB13 but otherwise too.

US Open: Serena wary of Stephens threat

US Open: Serena wary of Stephens threat

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Serena Williams has defeated her compatriot in four straight matches since a defeat in the quarter-finals of the 2013 Australian Open.

Nude Marilyn Monroe picture on sale for 5k pounds

Nude Marilyn Monroe picture on sale for 5k pounds

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Delhi's air quality hits 'very poor' level, 1st time this season

Delhi's air quality hits 'very poor' level, 1st time this season

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The dip in the air quality can be attributed to low wind speed and temperatures which allowed accumulation of pollutants.

ASK ANU: 'We used to be a happy couple but...'

ASK ANU: 'We used to be a happy couple but...'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.

NBA: Labour dispute talks continue well after deadline

NBA: Labour dispute talks continue well after deadline

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

National Basketball Association (NBA) owners and players continued their last-ditch labour dispute talks in New York on Wednesday well after commissioner David Stern's deadline had passed.

'A stain on govt's reputation which will last forever'

'A stain on govt's reputation which will last forever'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

'Stan's death is the culmination of a series of acts of abominable cruelty on the part of the Indian State.'

Bengal, Centre clash over central teams' visit amid pandemic

Bengal, Centre clash over central teams' visit amid pandemic

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The home ministry said the West Bengal government is not cooperating with the central teams visiting the state to assess the ground situation and are specifically restraining them from interacting with health workers and touring the affected areas.

How this Mumbai resident is fighting COVID-19

How this Mumbai resident is fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Preetha Chaudhury, 58 from Mulund, Mumbai tells us how she, along with the help and support of her housing society is taking extra care to make the lockdown effective.

Officer who climbed wall to arrest Chidambaram gets Prez medal

Officer who climbed wall to arrest Chidambaram gets Prez medal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramaswamy Parthasarathy, who arrested Chidambaram in the INX Media case last year, has been conferred with the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.

'Something big' has been done to avenge BSF jawan's killing: Rajnath

'Something big' has been done to avenge BSF jawan's killing: Rajnath

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

The minister said he would not reveal the nature of the action by the armed forces but asked people at an event here Friday to trust him on this.

Cow vigilantism: SC notice to 3 states on contempt plea

Cow vigilantism: SC notice to 3 states on contempt plea

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

SC seeks responses from Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

Protest against UP ministers, MP at Unnao rape victim's village

Protest against UP ministers, MP at Unnao rape victim's village

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The sloganeering continued for 15 minutes. Police used force to drive away the protesters after which the two ministers and the MP were taken to the victim's home, villagers said.

85% of Covid cases in Nepal came from India: PM Oli

85% of Covid cases in Nepal came from India: PM Oli

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The ties between India and Nepal came under strain after defence minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a 80-km-long strategically crucial road connecting the Lipulekh pass with Dharchula in Uttarakhand on May 8.

Bulandshahr violence a 'political conspiracy': Adityanath

Bulandshahr violence a 'political conspiracy': Adityanath

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

"It was a political conspiracy which has been exposed... peace and order will be maintained at all cost... the administration and government have repulsed the designs (of conspirators) sternly," Adityanath said.

Rajan slams plans to allow India Inc to set up banks

Rajan slams plans to allow India Inc to set up banks

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The RBI working group's proposal to allow corporate houses to set up banks is a "bombshell" and at this juncture, it is more important to stick to the tried and tested limits on involvement of business houses in the banking sector, according to an article jointly written by former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and ex-Deputy Governor Viral Acharya. They also said that the proposal is "best left on the shelf".

Indian Army asks Pak to take back bodies of 2 intruders in combat uniform

Indian Army asks Pak to take back bodies of 2 intruders in combat uniform

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Reports suggest concentration of a large number of terrorists in launch pads across the border and they are desperate to infiltrate into India before the onset of winter.

Women will feel safer now: Nirbhaya's mom after hanging

Women will feel safer now: Nirbhaya's mom after hanging

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Asha Devi said that justice was delayed, but not denied, and added that they would continue their fight for justice for India's daughters.

The best way to GIFT yourself a HEALTHY 2021

The best way to GIFT yourself a HEALTHY 2021

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani tells you simple ways to improve your health in the New Year.

Defence in 2019: Balakot strikes, CDS & modernisation

Defence in 2019: Balakot strikes, CDS & modernisation

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

India's doctrinal policy shift in combating terror by carrying out the Balakot air strikes inside Pakistan, appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff and hastening work on military modernisation marked a new beginning in 2019 in dealing with complex security challenges.

US duo William Nordhaus and Paul Romer win Nobel Economics Prize

US duo William Nordhaus and Paul Romer win Nobel Economics Prize

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Nordhaus, a professor at Yale University, is best known for his work on climate economics. Romer, of New York University's Stern School of Business, is a proponent of a theory that examines how the world can achieve sustainable growth.

NREGA irregularity: Mayawati warns officers

NREGA irregularity: Mayawati warns officers

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has warned the officers of stern action if irregularities were detected in implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.

India vs New Zealand weather update: Light showers expected

India vs New Zealand weather update: Light showers expected

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Manchester could experience patchy drizzle later in the night.

Assam CM: No one involved in violence will be spared

Assam CM: No one involved in violence will be spared

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Sonowal called violence a political conspiracy and asserted that he was committed to protecting the rights of the indigenous people.

SC sentences 3 for scandalous allegations against judges

SC sentences 3 for scandalous allegations against judges

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The bench directed however that keeping in view the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown conditions, the sentence shall come into force after 16 weeks when the three should surrender before the secretary general of the apex court to undergo the imprisonment.

Reebok HIIT TR Review

Reebok HIIT TR Review

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

For Rs 8,999, it's at par, if not cheaper, than an entry-level running shoe or a versatile sneaker