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Vikas Dubey encounter: Car overturned due to herd of cattle, says STF

Vikas Dubey encounter: Car overturned due to herd of cattle, says STF

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

According to a statement released by the STF, Dubey was being brought to Kanpur from Ujjain for appearance in a local court when the vehicle in which he was coming overturned in front of Kanhaiyalal Hospital on the national highway after a herd of cattle suddenly came in front of it.

26/11 attack mastermind Lakhvi gets 5-year jail term in terror financing case

26/11 attack mastermind Lakhvi gets 5-year jail term in terror financing case

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

United Nations proscribed terrorist Lakhvi, 61, who was on bail since 2015 in the Mumbai attack case, was arrested by the Counter-Terrorism Department of Punjab province on Saturday.

Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as COVID-19 treatment

Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as COVID-19 treatment

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Trump also raised the possibility of using light to combat the deadly viral infection.

Surgical strikes General to head Cong panel on national security

Surgical strikes General to head Cong panel on national security

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Congress sources said party president Rahul Gandhi met Lt Gen Hooda and discussed the modalities of the panel.

Doval pitches for action plan by SCO against Pak-based terror groups

Doval pitches for action plan by SCO against Pak-based terror groups

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has pitched for an 'action plan' against Pakistan-based terror groups Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed under the framework of eight-nation grouping Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and called for expeditiously bringing the perpetrators of terror attacks to justice.

Selective relaxation in non-containment areas from April 20

Selective relaxation in non-containment areas from April 20

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

The joint secretary also said a high-level task force to work on frontiers of science related to vaccines and drug testing was formed on Sunday.

8 Mumbai measures to defeat coronavirus

8 Mumbai measures to defeat coronavirus

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'I am proud of Maharashtra and the city of Mumbai, that this is a state which has done more number of tests than any state in India.' 'The more you test, the more number of cases you will pick up.' 'If you do not do the tests, then you are groping in the dark.'

Uddhav dials PM over oxygen issue, told he's campaigning in Bengal

Uddhav dials PM over oxygen issue, told he's campaigning in Bengal

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said he had tried to contact Prime Minister Narendra Modi on phone regarding the oxygen supply for the state but the PM was not available since he was busy campaigning for the West Bengal elections.

Djokovic in limbo as lawyers battle over Australia entry ban

Djokovic in limbo as lawyers battle over Australia entry ban

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on Thursday amid a storm of protest about a decision to grant him a medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination requirements to play in the Australian Open.

Nadda directs BJP MLA to stay away from Ballia probe

Nadda directs BJP MLA to stay away from Ballia probe

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

BJP national president JP Nadda has asked party's Uttar Pradesh chief Swatantra Dev Singh to convey it to the MLA to stay away from the probe, sources said.

Erdogan raises Kashmir in Pak Parliament, declares Turkish support

Erdogan raises Kashmir in Pak Parliament, declares Turkish support

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Voicing his country's support to Pakistan's stand on the Kashmir issue, he said it can be resolved not through conflict or oppression but on the basis of justice and fairness. "Our Kashmiri brothers and sisters have suffered from inconveniences for decades and these sufferings have become graver due to unilateral steps taken in recent times," Erdogan said.

Naxalbari review

Naxalbari review

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Naxalbari has some really good and unexpected twists and turns, observes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Peak US death rate likely to hit in 2 weeks: Trump

Peak US death rate likely to hit in 2 weeks: Trump

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The number of people infected with COVID-19 in teh US climbed to over 140,000 and the death toll reached 2,475.

Pic of jawan abducted by Maoists surfaces on social media

Pic of jawan abducted by Maoists surfaces on social media

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

In this photograph, which is being circulated on social media, Manhas, a commando with the 210th CoBRA battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), is seen sitting in a hut alone without any Naxal in the frame.

Biden unveils health team; names Vivek Murthy as surgeon general

Biden unveils health team; names Vivek Murthy as surgeon general

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Dr Anthony Fauci has been named as Chief Medical Adviser to the President on COVID-19, while Dr Rochelle Walensky has been named as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith as COVID-19 Equity Task Force Chair.

1 COVID patient can infect 400 people: Maha health official

1 COVID patient can infect 400 people: Maha health official

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Symptoms such as common cold, mild body ache and fatigue have emerged among patients and people tend to postpone their visit to a doctor when they notice these signs

SC on CoWIN registration: What digital India in rural areas?

SC on CoWIN registration: What digital India in rural areas?

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Supreme Court Monday posed searching questions to the Centre on the COVID-19 vaccine procurement policy and need for mandatory registration on the CoWIN app for people to get vaccinated without keeping in mind the real 'digital India' situation, observing that the policy makers must have an ear to the ground.

Maharashtra shuts malls, restaurants, beaches from Saturday night

Maharashtra shuts malls, restaurants, beaches from Saturday night

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Struggling to arrest the fresh surge in COVID-19 cases, the Maharashtra government on Saturday announced a ban on holding of all types of gatherings, including political and religious, a day before new curbs on assembly of more than five persons in night will come into force.

2 cops among 6 J-K employees sacked for terror links with Hizbul Mujahideen

2 cops among 6 J-K employees sacked for terror links with Hizbul Mujahideen

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Six government employees, including two policemen, were on Wednesday dismissed from service for their alleged links with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the total number of employees sacked in last nearly six months to 25, officials said.

SAD's Majithia booked in drugs case, gets Amarinder's support

SAD's Majithia booked in drugs case, gets Amarinder's support

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

A case against Majithia under various sections of the NDPS Act was registered on the basis of a 2018 status report of probe into the drug racket in the state.

Night curfew in Maharashtra from Sunday, malls to shut

Night curfew in Maharashtra from Sunday, malls to shut

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Thackeray also warned of stricter restrictions if the people did not observe COVID-19 safety protocol, it said.

2 PFI members arrested with huge quantity of explosives in UP

2 PFI members arrested with huge quantity of explosives in UP

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Explosive devices including battery and red wire, a .32 bore pistol, seven live cartridges, cash, PAN card, four ATM cards, pen drives, metro card, driving licenses and Aadhar cards were recovered from their possession, he said.

Stay away from FIFA reform process: Prince Ali to Blatter

Stay away from FIFA reform process: Prince Ali to Blatter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Prince Ali bin Al Hussein of Jordan, who failed in an attempt to replace Sepp Blatter as FIFA president in May, says Blatter should not be handling the reform process.

How govt plans to fast-track distribution of Covid vaccine

How govt plans to fast-track distribution of Covid vaccine

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The government has allowed import and export of COVID-19 vaccines without any value limitation, in order to ensure speedy clearance and distribution. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has amended the regulations to facilitate the import/export of COVID-19 vaccines through courier, at locations where the Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS) is operational. "Imports and exports of vaccines in relation to COVID-19 has been allowed without any value limitation," said the amended Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Amendment Regulations, 2020.

Siachen Hero Colonel Narendra 'Bull' Kumar passes away

Siachen Hero Colonel Narendra 'Bull' Kumar passes away

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Based mainly on his reconnaissance reports, the Indian Army went ahead with the mission to occupy the Siachen heights under the Operation Meghdoot.

America's message to India in a warship

America's message to India in a warship

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'Movement of naval forces at sea is often more than just perfunctory deployment -- reading the messages that they send is important,' alerts Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

New Covid strain: Total 25 people in India test positive

New Covid strain: Total 25 people in India test positive

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

These 25 people include the 20 who were found positive with the mutated strain on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sports Minister throws weight behind Dutee Chand

Sports Minister throws weight behind Dutee Chand

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Wednesday threw his weight behind beleaguered athlete Dutee Chand, saying they stand with the sprinter and will strongly pursue her case.

Parliament passes bills to extend tenures of CBI, ED chiefs up to 5 yrs

Parliament passes bills to extend tenures of CBI, ED chiefs up to 5 yrs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Parliament has passed a bill to extend the tenure of the director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to a maximum of five years from the present two years.

Notice to ayurvedic drugs firm for misleading Covid claims

Notice to ayurvedic drugs firm for misleading Covid claims

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The company claimed that its product is "three times better than remdesivir and that 'AAYUDH Advance starts where vaccines stop'."

Is athletics chief Coe under pressure to get Russia to Rio?

Is athletics chief Coe under pressure to get Russia to Rio?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Former World Anti-Doping Agency president Dick Pound believes world athletics chief Sebastian Coe is under mounting pressure to find a way for suspended Russian track and field athletes to compete at the Rio Olympics.

'Everybody need not rush to hospital'

'Everybody need not rush to hospital'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

'If your oxygen saturation is okay and is maintained after the six-minute walk test -- which has been described all over the world -- and you do not have an unrelenting fever, then you can even be managed at home.'

CBI updates its crime manual after 15 years

CBI updates its crime manual after 15 years

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The manual has a new chapter on procedures to be followed while conducting investigations abroad and coordinating and operating with Interpol.

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

While there were no surprises on policy issues from either side, there were far less interruptions and tense moments between Pence, 61, who comes from Indiana and his Democrat challenger Harris, 55, who is from California.

Pak on FATF's 'enhanced blacklist' for terror funding

Pak on FATF's 'enhanced blacklist' for terror funding

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

On 11 effectiveness parameters of terror financing and money laundering, Pakistan was adjudged as low on 10.

Easing of Covid curbs subject to oxygen availability: Maha CM

Easing of Covid curbs subject to oxygen availability: Maha CM

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

He claimed Maharashtra is the only state which has upgraded its health infrastructure to tackle the pandemic 'like no other country has done'.

Mehul Choksi: 'I want to clear my name'

Mehul Choksi: 'I want to clear my name'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'I was shocked by the kidnapping episode. I could have lost my life.'

Biggest perpetrator of terrorism: India slams Pak at UN

Biggest perpetrator of terrorism: India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

"We call on Pakistan to stop cleansing their own minorities including Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and others," Bhat said.

18 jawans missing after Chhattisgarh Naxal encounter, search on

18 jawans missing after Chhattisgarh Naxal encounter, search on

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

A search operation was underway on Sunday to trace 18 security personnel who went missing after a fierce gun-battle with Naxals in a forest along the border of Bijapur-Sukma districts in Chhattisgarh, police said.

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"Convict him or acquit him," an anguished Supreme Court observed on non-framing of charges on an accused jailed for 11 years over serial blasts in multiple Rajdhani Express and other trains in 1993.