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Terror threats restrict Pak-India Dosti bus service to Wagah border

Terror threats restrict Pak-India Dosti bus service to Wagah border

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

For the first time since the Pak-India Dosti bus service was launched between New Delhi and Lahore, Pakistan has restricted its entry in Lahore and Nankana Sahib cities, citing increased "terror threats".

Massive fire at Delhi hotel kills 17; GM, manager arrested

Massive fire at Delhi hotel kills 17; GM, manager arrested

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The blaze started on the second floor of the Arpit Palace Hotel in the heart of the national capital around 3.30 am, trapping many guests who were in deep sleep.

Jammu-Srinagar highway closed after heavy snowfall

Jammu-Srinagar highway closed after heavy snowfall

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The crucial Jammu-Srinagar highway has been blocked

Gurung vows to intensify stir as GTA members quit

Gurung vows to intensify stir as GTA members quit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

It was the state government which has violated human rights and slapped false cases against the GJM, he claimed.

Centre releases Rs 20000 cr from PM's package for J&K

Centre releases Rs 20000 cr from PM's package for J&K

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

This was disclosed at a high-level inter-ministerial meeting chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Thursday

J&K: 7 tourists injured in explosion

J&K: 7 tourists injured in explosion

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

No militant group has so far claimed responsibility for the explosion.

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Authorities also released photographs of six suspects, including three women, wanted for their involvement in the attacks and sought information regarding them from the public.

India protests as Canada denies entry to ex-CRPF IG citing 'rights violation'

India protests as Canada denies entry to ex-CRPF IG citing 'rights violation'

Rediff.com24 May 2017

High Commissioner of Canada Nadir Patel said the language in the document 'does not reflect the government of Canada's policy toward India'.

Bengal has highest virus death rate: Centre raps Mamata

Bengal has highest virus death rate: Centre raps Mamata

Rediff.com6 May 2020

In a stern two-page letter to West Bengal Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said stricter enforcement of lockdown norms was necessary to contain the spread of coronavirus in the state.

SA: Indian-origin politician becomes MP

SA: Indian-origin politician becomes MP

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

He was sworn in as a lawmaker on Tuesday.

The ODDEST moments of 2018

The ODDEST moments of 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

These 22 bizarre photos are perfect examples of the weird and sometimes hilarious world we live in.

Vacate hotels, J&K CM tells forces

Vacate hotels, J&K CM tells forces

Rediff.com11 Dec 2004

Darjeeling turns into battleground as GJM calls indefinite bandh

Darjeeling turns into battleground as GJM calls indefinite bandh

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Hurling petrol bombs and stones, Gorkhaland supporters on Thursday fought pitched battles with police, who broke up protests, bursting teargas shells and baton-charging violent crowds, plunging Darjeeling hills into deeper turmoil.

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in Hong Kong was 0.7 -- anything below 1 suggests the epidemic is receding.' 'The city-State achieved this without the de facto police-State curfew that India has resorted to,' says Rahul Jacob.

An India like no other

An India like no other

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Every year, for thousands of years, the Sonepur Mela, transforms a small rural town in north Bihar into a giant fair.

Life limping back to normalcy in Shillong, but curfew re-imposed

Life limping back to normalcy in Shillong, but curfew re-imposed

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The hill town has been in the grip of violence since Thursday following a clash between the Sikh residents in Shillong's Punjabi Lane area and the Khasi drivers of state-run buses.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

In pix: The stories behind the colourful floats of Goa carnival

In pix: The stories behind the colourful floats of Goa carnival

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Reuben NV shared these pictures of floats from Panjim.

'Only Kashmiri Pandits can bring peace back'

'Only Kashmiri Pandits can bring peace back'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

"Whether we are back or away, if they put Kashmiri Pandits in isolation, they will never see peace in Kashmir."

4 killed, several injured as multiple blasts rock Thailand

4 killed, several injured as multiple blasts rock Thailand

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

A series of blasts rocked Thailand, including two famous tourist spots popular with foreigners, within 12 hours, killing four persons and injuring several others.

Fire guts paintings, artworks inside Jaipur's City Palace

Fire guts paintings, artworks inside Jaipur's City Palace

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

A fire broke out in a museum inside the City Palace on Sunday. No one was injured in the incident.

Amarnath yatra begins amid tight security

Amarnath yatra begins amid tight security

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Drones are being used for aerial security of the Amarnath base camp at Bhagwati Nagar area of Jammu city for the first time while at least 20,000 security personnel have been deployed along the two routes.

After passenger cover, railways plans baggage insurance

After passenger cover, railways plans baggage insurance

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The scheme would cover incidents like robbery and dacoity.

SC directs Kerala government to reinstate former top cop

SC directs Kerala government to reinstate former top cop

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The apex court set aside the order of the Kerala high court which had upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal's decision that had not found fault with the state government's decision to transfer Senkumar from the post of the state police chief.

Punjab CM raids offices of ministers, finds 8 of them 'absent'

Punjab CM raids offices of ministers, finds 8 of them 'absent'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Eight Punjab cabinet ministers and a senior bureaucrat were found to be "absent" from office during a surprise check on Tuesday by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal.

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Leading hotels are taking all precautions but the unusual service the staff has been pressed into puts them at the forefront of COVID fight.

Shabana Azmi: Deeply saddened by Shiv Sena's attack on Sudheendra Kulkarni

Shabana Azmi: Deeply saddened by Shiv Sena's attack on Sudheendra Kulkarni

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Road rage case: SC holds Sidhu guilty, but no jail term

Road rage case: SC holds Sidhu guilty, but no jail term

Rediff.com15 May 2018

The Punjab tourism minister was fined Rs 1,000 for voluntarily causing hurt to a 65-year-old man in the 1998 case.

This Olympic ski coach's life story akin to a Bollywood flick

This Olympic ski coach's life story akin to a Bollywood flick

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

US Olympic medallist Dawson was born in South Korea's Busan where, at the age of three, he was separated from his mother in a bustling marketplace.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Busted interstate porn racket involved in flesh trade too

Busted interstate porn racket involved in flesh trade too

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

The Allapuzza the police found that nearly 1,700 girls were trapped in sex rackets. Many of them were exploited due to their poor financial background and some were threatened and blackmailed into the trade. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Let it end, say people in J-K as tension escalates after air strikes

Let it end, say people in J-K as tension escalates after air strikes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Villagers along the Line of Control in Poonch and Rajouri have been asked to shift immediately inside the bunkers in case of shelling from across the border.

Tunisia terror: 9 arrested for attack on museum that killed 23

Tunisia terror: 9 arrested for attack on museum that killed 23

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Tunisian security forces arrested nine people linked to the deadly attack on the National Bardo Museum that left 23 dead, scores wounded.

United Against Hate

United Against Hate

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

United Against Hate started as an on-and-off campaign against lynching; today, with the passing of the Citizen (Amendment) Act, its members are on the street, protesting.

Won't quit under pressure, ready to sit for talks: Thai PM

Won't quit under pressure, ready to sit for talks: Thai PM

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Thailand's embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday rejected opposition's two-day ultimatum to quit, saying she is willing to do "anything" to end spiralling violence but cannot accept the unconstitutional demand to hand over power to an unelected council.

Culture minister 'skirts' new controversy!

Culture minister 'skirts' new controversy!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

He, obviously, later said that his remarks had been interpreted out of context.

Maldives government defends arrest of former president Nasheed

Maldives government defends arrest of former president Nasheed

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The Maldives government on Tuesday defended the arrest of former president Mohamed Nasheed.

Bangalore will party longer on weekends now

Bangalore will party longer on weekends now

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

The present 11 pm closure deadline would be extended till 1 am for bar and restaurants on Fridays and Saturdays while the revised timing would be applicable to eateries on all days in the city.

Ramdev regrets 'honeymoon' remark against Rahul

Ramdev regrets 'honeymoon' remark against Rahul

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

In the eye of a row over his comment that Rahul Gandhi visits Dalit homes for "honeymoon and picnic", yoga guru Ramdev on Saturday expressed regret to the Dalit community but claimed his remarks were "misrepresented".