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WATCH: Kids cower in fear as anti-Padmaavat protesters pelt school bus

WATCH: Kids cower in fear as anti-Padmaavat protesters pelt school bus

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

A group of protesters reportedly pelted stones at a bus belonging to GD Goenka School, which was ferrying children at the time of the incident, near Bhondsi, breaking the vehicle's windows.

Kejriwal boards buses to get feedback about free-ride scheme

Kejriwal boards buses to get feedback about free-ride scheme

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

According to official figures released by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) on Wednesday, over 4.77 lakh women availed pink tickets for free ride on the first day of the scheme on Tuesday.

'When I reached office, I called my husband and cried'

'When I reached office, I called my husband and cried'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

'Frankly, no one is prepared for Begin Again or whatever this is called.'

SC to hear 143 CAA-related pleas on Wednesday

SC to hear 143 CAA-related pleas on Wednesday

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

A bench headed by CJI Bobde is likely to hear a batch of 143 petitions. The apex court had on January 9 refused to entertain a plea seeking that the CAA be declared constitutional, saying the country is going through difficult times and there is so much violence that endeavour should be for peace.

Watch! Is this the most important race in India right now?

Watch! Is this the most important race in India right now?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

The Mahindra BAJA SAE India recently held its annual challenge for undergraduate engineers.

China reports 13 new coronavirus deaths, imported cases rise

China reports 13 new coronavirus deaths, imported cases rise

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

11 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection and 13 deaths were reported on the Chinese mainland on Friday, NHC said, adding all of the deaths were in the Hubei Province, the epicentre of the disease.

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.

Olympics: Sadness in Fukushima after torch relay cancelled

Olympics: Sadness in Fukushima after torch relay cancelled

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

It was meant to be the start of a triumphant march to the Tokyo 2020 Games: the torch relay would begin on Thursday in Fukushima, battered by the 2011 earthquake and nuclear disaster, as a poignant symbol of the "Recovery Olympics." But instead, it was like any other day for this prefecture in northeast Japan after the relay was scrapped following the Games' postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mumbai receives unusual rain; schools, colleges to remain shut on Tuesday

Mumbai receives unusual rain; schools, colleges to remain shut on Tuesday

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

the Indian Meteorological Department's Mumbai observatory had issued a warning for rain and thundershowers in the city and suburbs beginning from Monday night owing to the cyclonic storm Ockhi which is 670 km south west of Mumbai

Child sexual assault: Bangalore school reopens partially

Child sexual assault: Bangalore school reopens partially

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Amidst police security and confusion, classes resumed on Monday at the private school in Bangalore where a three-and-a-half-year-old girl student was sexually abused last week.

SC takes cognisance of infant's death at Shaheen Bagh

SC takes cognisance of infant's death at Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The apex court website showed that the issue would be taken up for hearing on February 10 by a bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde.

J-K floods: Schools in Jammu reopen after a week

J-K floods: Schools in Jammu reopen after a week

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Schools in Jammu have reopened after remaining shut for a week due to heavy floods and rainfall. The schools as well as all the localities had got flooded due to the heavy rains and consequently the administration shut down the schools for the safety of the students and staff.

Woman who held up 'Free Kashmir' placard explains

Woman who held up 'Free Kashmir' placard explains

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Facing criticism from social media and political quarters for holding a 'Free Kashmir' poster during the 'Occupy Gateway' protest against violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Mehak Prabhu, a Mumbai-based storyteller, on Tuesday clarified that she meant to highlight the restrictions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir and wished to see peace in the region and added that there was no other motive behind her actions.

SC concerned over attacks on Indians in Australia

SC concerned over attacks on Indians in Australia

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over the unabated attacks on Indian students in Australia. It also directed the government to file a comprehensive affidavit within two weeks about the steps taken by it to ensure their safety. "The safety and security of Indian students in Australia is paramount," a bench comprising Justices Dalveer Bhandari and A K Ganguli said.

Anti-Jaitapur protest during French president's visit

Anti-Jaitapur protest during French president's visit

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

President Francois Hollande's visit to India on Thursday saw a protest against French-assisted Jaitapur nuclear power plant by activists who alleged that proper safety measures had not been adopted in the project to prevent a Fukushima like disaster.

Ryan murder: Child couldn't cry for help due to slashed nerve

Ryan murder: Child couldn't cry for help due to slashed nerve

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Doctor who conducted the post-mortem says the child died of excessive bleeding.

I kept thinking 'hope they don't do an encounter on us'

I kept thinking 'hope they don't do an encounter on us'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

On December 15, Mohammed Mustafa, an MBA student and IAS aspirant from Jamia Milia Islamia University, was among the students who were dragged out of the library and lathi-charged by policemen. In a conversation with Rediff.com's Divya Nair, the 26 year old recounts the ordeal he faced for a protest he says he didn't participate in or volunteer for.

Nirbhaya's parents released after brief detention outside juvenile's reform home

Nirbhaya's parents released after brief detention outside juvenile's reform home

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Parents of the December 16 gangrape victim along with 40 Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University students were detained by the police today as they staged a protest against the release of the juvenile convict in the case.

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