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Railways rolls out economy AC 3-tier train coach

Railways rolls out economy AC 3-tier train coach

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

These coaches, officials said, will be "economical" and in between the current AC three-tier and non-AC sleeper class.

Hindu marriage can't be recognised in 'absence of a valid ceremony': SC

Hindu marriage can't be recognised in 'absence of a valid ceremony': SC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

'A marriage is not an event for 'song and dance' and 'wining and dining' or an occasion to demand and exchange dowry and gifts by undue pressure leading to possible initiation of criminal proceedings thereafter'

How I Solved The Bomb Blasts Case

How I Solved The Bomb Blasts Case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'We first collected samples from all the bomb blast sites.' 'We had to find what was common among them.'

EPL: Arsenal thrash Palace to move up to third

EPL: Arsenal thrash Palace to move up to third

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Arsenal's victory ended a run of three successive defeats in all competitions and put them level on 43 points with Aston Villa and champions Manchester City. Arsenal's goal difference is superior to Villa's but worse than City's.

Govt sets age limit for coaching centers: No enrollment below 16 years

Govt sets age limit for coaching centers: No enrollment below 16 years

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The guidelines for regulating coaching institutes have been framed to address the need for a legal framework and manage the unregulated growth of private coaching centres.

9 gunmen attack Pak air force base; 3 aircraft damaged

9 gunmen attack Pak air force base; 3 aircraft damaged

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The army said that three terrorists were "neutralised while entering the base while the remaining three terrorists have been cornered/isolated due to timely and effective response by the troops".

Search op in Rajouri still underway: Army

Search op in Rajouri still underway: Army

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Army on Friday said the search operation in the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri to flush out any hiding terrorists was still underway, a day after two foreign terrorists of proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit including the mastermind behind various attacks were eliminated.

NIA arrests Jharkhand resident as 8th accused in Pune ISIS module case

NIA arrests Jharkhand resident as 8th accused in Pune ISIS module case

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The arrested person was identified as Mohammad Shahnawaz Alam, a resident of Hazaribagh area of Jharkhand.

It's All About Loving Numbers!

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.

Tejashwi seeks HC-monitored probe into Munger firing incident

Tejashwi seeks HC-monitored probe into Munger firing incident

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Accompanied by Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala and other leaders of the Grand Alliance, Yadav made a scathing attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi, asking who gave permission to the Munger police to act like 'General Dyer'.

Police station to replace razed madrasa in Haldwani

Police station to replace razed madrasa in Haldwani

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Dhami said several acres of land were freed from encroachment during the demolition drive in the 'Malik Ka Bagicha' area of Banbhoolpura.

Niti draft says pvt trains will have own guard, crew, fares

Niti draft says pvt trains will have own guard, crew, fares

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

A slew of draft documents -- for Request for Qualification (RFQ), Concession Agreement Guiding Principles, Project Information Memorandum (PIM) along with a presentation on the salient features of the project -- for discussion on private participation in passenger trains have been uploaded by Niti Ayog on its website which outline the railways' plans of running 150 trains on 100 routes by private operators, envisaging an investment of Rs 22,500 crore.

Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR get bomb threat; IS angle suspected

Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR get bomb threat; IS angle suspected

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The Delhi Police said it has conducted a thorough check of all schools that received the bomb threat but found nothing.

India target T20 series sweep; Kuldeep, Avesh may return

India target T20 series sweep; Kuldeep, Avesh may return

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

With the series already in the bag, India will be eager to perfect their freshly-baked T20 template as a team and hope that skipper Rohit Sharma's bat finally fires when they face Afghanistan in the third and last match of the rubber in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

'If our troops had fired, anything could have happened'

'If our troops had fired, anything could have happened'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'It could have moved from the use of small arms to artillery fire.' 'Anything could have happened like what happens on the LoC.'

Fire in Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express kitchen

Fire in Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express kitchen

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Fire tenders fought for two hours to douse the flame

Aus Open: Ukrainian qualifier Yastremska, Noskova reach quarters

Aus Open: Ukrainian qualifier Yastremska, Noskova reach quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Dayana Yastremska upset of twice former champion and 18th seed Victoria Azarenka.

Kohli skips optional practice session due to personal reasons

Kohli skips optional practice session due to personal reasons

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

India's star batter Virat Kohli didn't join the team's optional practice session in Thiruvananthapuram due to personal reasons but is expected to link up with the squad before the second warm-up game against The Netherlands on Tuesday.

Batla House encounter: HC to decide on Ariz Khan's death penalty on Thursday

Batla House encounter: HC to decide on Ariz Khan's death penalty on Thursday

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The court will also rule on Khan's appeal against the trial court verdict that said his offence fell under the "rarest of the rare category", warranting the maximum sentence and that he be "hanged by the neck" till death.

'Who is he?' Jaspal Rana hits out after being asked to leave range

'Who is he?' Jaspal Rana hits out after being asked to leave range

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Legendary pistol marksman and Manu Bhaker's personal coach Jaspal Rana on Thursday claimed he was asked to leave the Karni Singh shooting range in New Delhi by India's high performance director Pierre Beauchamp, kicking off a controversy in which the national federation appeared to be siding with the Canadian.

Equestrian gold comes after sacrifices and an arduous journey

Equestrian gold comes after sacrifices and an arduous journey

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'It was not easy. I did not have the normal life of a teenager because I have been busy training with my horses. But it is all worth now. During Diwali and Holi, I was alone. The motivation was the goal of winning medals for India. So, we endured all this A big shout out to our horses also. We are nothing without them.'

IDF delivers supplies to Gaza hospital that it is attacking

IDF delivers supplies to Gaza hospital that it is attacking

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that its forces are operating in what was described as a targeted manner at Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

Meet Capt Shiva Chouhan: 1st woman officer deployed in Siachen

Meet Capt Shiva Chouhan: 1st woman officer deployed in Siachen

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

'When you are at 15,600 ft, and in a glacial terrain, where temperatures are much below zero, and can dip to even -40 degrees Celsius, it is not just the harsh weather you have to brave, but isolation too which comes at such a height'

6.2-magnitude earthquake kills 127 in China

6.2-magnitude earthquake kills 127 in China

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The earthquake damaged houses, roads, as well as other infrastructures, state-run Xinhua news agency quoted eyewitnesses from the area as saying.

'China will be given a bloody nose'

'China will be given a bloody nose'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'They will continue to keep pricking at places where both of us are sensitive and keep the LAC alive.'

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.' 'They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed from across the LoC.'

EPL: Foden treble lifts City but Arsenal go top

EPL: Foden treble lifts City but Arsenal go top

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Luton Town

Summer showers lash parts of Mumbai, city sees highest April rainfall

Summer showers lash parts of Mumbai, city sees highest April rainfall

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Unseasonal rain coupled with lightning and thunderstorm lashed parts of Mumbai in the wee hours of Thursday, bringing some respite from the hot and humid weather in the city, civic officials said.

Kuki militant camp burnt after gunfight in Manipur

Kuki militant camp burnt after gunfight in Manipur

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

The villagers were venting their anger after militants burnt down at least 100 abandoned houses including the residence of Sugnu Congress MLA K Ranjit at Serou in Kakching district on Saturday midnight.

300-400 Pak-trained terrorists ready to cross LoC: Army chief

300-400 Pak-trained terrorists ready to cross LoC: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

In his speech during the Army day parade, he also said that there has been 44 per cent increase in ceasefire violations that reflects Pakistan's sinister design.

'Possible terror attack': Israel on blast near embassy in Delhi

'Possible terror attack': Israel on blast near embassy in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The Israeli National Security Council has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in India, suspecting that an explosion near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday was "a possible terror attack".

Survivors recall: 'Never seen such a horrific accident'

Survivors recall: 'Never seen such a horrific accident'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Another woman from Malda district said that her son was killed in the accident.

Farmers give nationwide 'rail roko' call for March 10

Farmers give nationwide 'rail roko' call for March 10

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The protesting farmers have been staying put at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana after their "Delhi Chalo" march was stopped by the security forces.

Spin a major factor but England must not overthink: Bairstow

Spin a major factor but England must not overthink: Bairstow

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'Look, I'm sure the pitches will turn: it's whether or not they'll turn from day one, which potentially negates a bit of their strength in their seam attack. We know how strong they are.'

India to buy 200 BrahMos, MiG 29 engines in Rs 39K cr deal

India to buy 200 BrahMos, MiG 29 engines in Rs 39K cr deal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The contracts for the procurement of the platforms and weapons systems were signed in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and defence secretary Giridhar Aramane, under whose guidance these deals fructified, an official readout said.

Miraculous escape for 3-member Bengal family, says god has give second life

Miraculous escape for 3-member Bengal family, says god has give second life

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Three members of the same family survived the horrific train accident in Odisha's Balasore and returned to their home in West Bengal.

Remembering 26/11: 'Kasab was grinning while firing at commuters'

Remembering 26/11: 'Kasab was grinning while firing at commuters'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

"I remember the evil grin on Kasab's face. Armed with an assault rifle, he was walking towards the suburban platform," he said.

Train runs over eight in Andhra Pradesh

Train runs over eight in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

At least eight passengers of the Alleppy-Dhanbad Bokaro express were crushed by another train when they jumped on the parallel tracks on hearing that there was a fire on the train. Many others were injured in the incident.

Why Hazlewood Is In Awe of Kohli

Why Hazlewood Is In Awe of Kohli

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'The intensity he trains with all the time is at such a high level it drags everyone else along for the ride.'