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Banks set up play area for kids, conference rooms for HNIs

Banks set up play area for kids, conference rooms for HNIs

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Private lenders like Federal Bank and Axis Bank have set up branches that have special areas for children, with books, toys and video games to keep them engaged while their parents are busy doing banking transactions.

VIDEO: Gurdwara shooter on police car's dashboard camera

VIDEO: Gurdwara shooter on police car's dashboard camera

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

A dramatic video of the tragic Gurdwara shooting incident in Wisconsin has been released in which Wade Michael Page, the white supremacist who gunned down six Sikh worshippers, is shown on the rampage.

Moosewala murder: HC dismisses Bishnoi's plea on Punjab police custody

Moosewala murder: HC dismisses Bishnoi's plea on Punjab police custody

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

As Bishnoi's petition came up for hearing in the court of Justice Sureshwar Thakur on Thursday, Punjab advocate general Anmol Rattan Sidhu argued that the plea should be dismissed as premature.

Soccer PIX: Milan edge eight-man Lazio; PSG hold Monaco

Soccer PIX: Milan edge eight-man Lazio; PSG hold Monaco

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

IMAGRS from the soccer matches played across European leagues on Friday

Rahane, Ishant set to lose BCCI central contracts

Rahane, Ishant set to lose BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav may get promotion in the annual central contracts list for the 2022-23 season.

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

India, Pakistan clash over terror at SCO meet

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'Terrorism continues to be the overwhelming threat to security and stability in the SCO region and therefore Dr Jaishankar strongly pitched for 'collective action',' observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Send us your tourists, Prez Muizzu urges China amid row with India

Send us your tourists, Prez Muizzu urges China amid row with India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

He urged China to bolster the flow of its tourists to the Maldives.

Uttarkashi rescue op challenging because...: Gadkari

Uttarkashi rescue op challenging because...: Gadkari

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The minister for road transport and highways, who was accompanied by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, said the rescue operation is challenging as the soil strata in the Himalayan region is not uniform.

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Motera Fortified: Over 6,000 forces ready for WC final

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles will be among the key personalities who are expected to attend the ICC Cricket World Cup grand finale

Constitution Day: Prez leads nation in reading preamble

Constitution Day: Prez leads nation in reading preamble

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The Constituent Assembly of India had adopted the Constitution on this day in 1949, and the Modi government decided in 2015 to observe this day annually as the Constitution Day.

Modi to return home after over 50 engagements; hectic schedule awaits here too

Modi to return home after over 50 engagements; hectic schedule awaits here too

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Upon his return, the PM is slated to get a gala welcome from the Bharatiya Janata Party.

BJP, TMC spar over stripping of 2 women in Malda

BJP, TMC spar over stripping of 2 women in Malda

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

A purported video of the incident showing the mob beating the women up mercilessly on Wednesday was shared in the social media by Amit Malviya, the head of BJP's IT cell on Saturday.

Weightlifters itching to train, reach out to Rijiju for clearance

Weightlifters itching to train, reach out to Rijiju for clearance

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Training has been suspended across Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres since mid-March to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Mirabai Chanu, on Monday, requested Sports Minster Kiren Rijiju to allow resumption of training at the earliest. Weigtlifting national coach Vijay Sharma said social distancing can be ensured at the training hall in Patiala.

PM to meet COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers on today

PM to meet COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers on today

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

During the meeting, scheduled to be held through video conference at 6 pm on Tuesday, the Department of Biotechnology will make a presentation and also coordinate with all the participants, sources added.

Modi to discuss lockdown exit plan with CMs on Monday

Modi to discuss lockdown exit plan with CMs on Monday

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

This will be the third video conference of the prime minister with the chief ministers after the spread of the COVID-19 in the country. Sources in the government indicated that besides discussing the way forward in dealing with the pandemic, the discussion could also focus on a 'graded' exit from the lockdown which is in place till May 3.

Anil Kumble is Team India's new coach

Anil Kumble is Team India's new coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Anil Kumble along with Ravi Shastri was the front runner for the coach's job, which was left vacant since Duncan Fletcher's departure after the 50-overs World Cup last year in Australia.

BCCI's advisory panel to submit final report on coach on June 24

BCCI's advisory panel to submit final report on coach on June 24

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The high-profile cricket advisory committee will submit its final report on the appointment of the new coach at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's working committee meeting in Dharamsala on Friday.

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.'

IS video claims beheading of another American journalist

IS video claims beheading of another American journalist

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

A chilling video of beheading of another American journalist, Steven Sotloff, was on Tuesday posted on social media by Syria and Iraq-based terrorist group, Islamic State.

J-K BJP chief's praise for Omar Abdullah sparks buzz

J-K BJP chief's praise for Omar Abdullah sparks buzz

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Political opponents are not enemies and politics is not about division and hatred, National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah said on Friday.

Euro 2020 postponed until 2021 by UEFA over coronavirus

Euro 2020 postponed until 2021 by UEFA over coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The Euro 2020 soccer Championship, trumpeted as a continent-wide feast of football from Dublin to Baku to mark UEFA's 60th anniversary, was postponed for a year on Tuesday as the coronavirus pandemic claimed its biggest sporting casualty yet. Europe's flagship tournament, staged every four years and second only to FIFA's World Cup in terms of prestige in soccer, will now be staged from June 11 to July 12, 2021.

Champions League to be completed with eight-team tournament in Lisbon

Champions League to be completed with eight-team tournament in Lisbon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said he expected matches to be played without fans, although there was a small chance that could change.

India, Pak spar over 'confessional' video of alleged Indian 'spy'

India, Pak spar over 'confessional' video of alleged Indian 'spy'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

According to Pak army officials, Kulbhushan Yadav "confessed" of working for Indian intelligence agency RAW to "foment trouble" in restive province of Balochistan.

'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'Those giving voice to the voiceless should be welcomed, not punished.' 'Yes, I paid a price -- 10 years in jail -- but it wasn't only me who did so. There are many paying the price.'

Australia's Test against Afghanistan 'likely to be postponed'

Australia's Test against Afghanistan 'likely to be postponed'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Australia's Test against Afghanistan is likely to be postponed until it is clearer what impact the takeover by the Taliban will have on sport in the country, Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley said.

After Twitter rant, Sonu Nigam now posts azaan video

After Twitter rant, Sonu Nigam now posts azaan video

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Nigam captioned the video as, "Good morning, India". He, however, did not mention the time or place.

India to make CoWIN available to all countries: Modi

India to make CoWIN available to all countries: Modi

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

About 50 countries, including Canada, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama and Uganda, have shown interest in adopting CoWIN to run their vaccination drives.

SC to resume physical hearings twice a week from Oct 20

SC to resume physical hearings twice a week from Oct 20

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

In a step towards resumption of physical hearings, the Supreme Court on Thursday said that from October 20, all the matters listed on Wednesdays and Thursdays would be heard in physical presence of lawyers and litigants in courtrooms only.

Modi, Hasina launch new passenger train between India, Bangladesh

Modi, Hasina launch new passenger train between India, Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A new passenger train connecting Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri on the Indian side was inaugurated jointly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina via a video conference.

Mumbai, adjoining districts put on alert in view of Cyclone Nisarg

Mumbai, adjoining districts put on alert in view of Cyclone Nisarg

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray through video conference and took stock of the state's preparedness to tackle any eventuality, the latter's office said. 10 units of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in vulnerable districts, while six others have been kept on a stand-by, officials said.

Modi launches 35 crop varieties to address malnutrition

Modi launches 35 crop varieties to address malnutrition

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched 35 crop varieties with special traits -- developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) -- to address the twin challenges of climate change and malnutrition. The new crop varieties were dedicated to the nation through a video conference organised at all ICAR institutes, state and central agricultural universities and Krishi Vighyan Kendra. According to the PMO, 35 crop varieties with special traits like climate resilience and higher nutrient-content have been developed in 2021.

How AI Will Revolutionise Workplaces

How AI Will Revolutionise Workplaces

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'Even for operational buildings, we are looking to smarten them in various ways.'

Why Kareena Is Very, Very Nervous

Why Kareena Is Very, Very Nervous

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Kareena Kapoor makes her debut on OTT, and it's nothing less than a thriller from Sujoy Ghosh.

AAP holds processions, Mamata leads all-faith rally

AAP holds processions, Mamata leads all-faith rally

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

As BJP leaders went all out to project the event as a moment of national pride, some leaders were directly critical of the ceremony with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist, slamming the state's role in the Ram Temple consecration, saying the line that demarcates religion and state seems to be 'getting thinner and thinner'.

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

Lockdown rules won't change in Maha till May 3: Tope

Lockdown rules won't change in Maha till May 3: Tope

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Saturday said the lockdown rules will remain unchanged in the state will May 3. Tope said there was no clarity in the Centre's latest order regarding reopening of shops.

Centre allows COVID-19 pool testing, plasma therapy in Maha

Centre allows COVID-19 pool testing, plasma therapy in Maha

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Pool testing reduces the number of test kits used, and therefore, increases testing capacity. Under the plasma therapy technique, transfusion of plasma from recovered patients to severally ill COVID-19 patients is conducted.

Opposition parties slam PM for going ahead with poll programme

Opposition parties slam PM for going ahead with poll programme

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati termed PM's programme 'ridiculous and a betrayal of national sentiments'.

Headley will testify in 26/11 case, says his attorney

Headley will testify in 26/11 case, says his attorney

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Headley is currently serving 35 years in an American prison after being convicted of being involved in the planning and execution of the Mumbai terrorist attack.

Modi wears homemade mask at meet with CMs

Modi wears homemade mask at meet with CMs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

While several other chief ministers were also wearing N95 and other face masks, Prime Minister Modi opted for a cloth mask to send the message that everyone should wear it.