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Manipur unrest: Security tightened in Mizoram ahead of Mizo groups' protests

Manipur unrest: Security tightened in Mizoram ahead of Mizo groups' protests

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Mizoram's director general of police Anil Shukla held a high-level meeting on Sunday to assess the security arrangements, a statement said.

Manipur Video: Akshay-Kiara 'Shaken'

Manipur Video: Akshay-Kiara 'Shaken'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Akshay Kumar and Urmila Matondkar expressed shock over a May 4 video of two women being paraded naked in strife-hit Manipur and demanded punishment for the perpetrators of the 'horrifying' incident.

Police should act if my son is wrong: Telangana BJP chief

Police should act if my son is wrong: Telangana BJP chief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

A case was registered against Sanjay's son Bandi Bhagirath Sai based on a complaint filed by the Mahindra University, where both study - after the videos of the alleged assault went viral.

Farmers' agitation gives birth to viral tunes of protest

Farmers' agitation gives birth to viral tunes of protest

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

As thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, braved water cannons and teargas to camp at the national capital's borders to demand a rollback of the laws and their representatives held talks with the government, the songs flowed, speaking of pride of the land, strength in unity and the rights of the people fighting a mighty establishment.

TN BJP suspends actress for indiscipline, bars OBC leader for abusing woman

TN BJP suspends actress for indiscipline, bars OBC leader for abusing woman

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The Tamil Nadu unit of Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday barred its OBC wing leader from party events after an audio clip in which he is purportedly heard using abusive language against a woman colleague went viral, and removed an actor from her posts for alleged anti-party activities.

Chennai theatre refuses entry to ST family, backtracks

Chennai theatre refuses entry to ST family, backtracks

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

A row erupted in Chennai on Thursday over the alleged denial of entry to a family, said to be from a particular ST community, into a city cinema theatre despite possessing valid tickets, though the cinema house insisted it only adhered to Censor rules.

Tension in UP district over post on Prophet, 1 held after protests

Tension in UP district over post on Prophet, 1 held after protests

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The accused has since been arrested and police have been deployed at his house to prevent any flare-ups.

Manipur victim's mom wants to see bodies of son, husband

Manipur victim's mom wants to see bodies of son, husband

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The mother of one of the girls who was stripped naked and paraded by a mob in Manipur wants capital punishment for the culprits and to see the remains of her son and husband who too died on that day.

Delhi sees spike in H3N2 virus cases; follow Covid norms, say doctors

Delhi sees spike in H3N2 virus cases; follow Covid norms, say doctors

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

There has been a nearly 150 per cent rise in patients coming to outpatient departments with such complaints, they said.

A month after bridge collapse, BJP wins Morbi seat

A month after bridge collapse, BJP wins Morbi seat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Just over a month after a bridge collapse claimed 135 lives, Bharatiya Janata Party's Kantilal Amrutiya on Thursday appeared on course to win from the Morbi assembly seat in Gujarat, taking an unassailable lead of over 16,000 votes over Congress rival Jaynatilal Patel.

Centre issues alert to states over Tomato Flu in children

Centre issues alert to states over Tomato Flu in children

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Centre has sent an advisory to states on HFMD (Hand Foot and Mouth Disease), commonly known as Tomato Flu, stating that it's a self-limiting illness targeting mostly young children aged 1-10 years and immune-compromised adults and no specific drug exists to treat it.

CBI to probe Manipur sexual abuse video case

CBI to probe Manipur sexual abuse video case

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The Centre on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it has transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the probe into a case related to two women being paraded naked in strife-torn Manipur, saying the approach of the government was of zero tolerance towards any crimes against women.

Locals clash with bow and arrows at Assam-Meghalaya border

Locals clash with bow and arrows at Assam-Meghalaya border

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

A fresh clash occurred at a disputed village along the Assam-Meghalaya interstate boundary as locals from both sides used bows and arrows and catapults to attack each other, officials said on Wednesday.

Maha BJP chief under fire over 'manage journalists' audio clip

Maha BJP chief under fire over 'manage journalists' audio clip

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

These "instructions" were purportedly given by Bawankule in Ahmednagar where he was addressing a gathering of BJP workers on the management of poll booths.

UAE returnee is Kerala's 5th monkeypox patient

UAE returnee is Kerala's 5th monkeypox patient

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

A 30 year-old man, who came to Kerala from the United Arab Emirates last month, has tested positive for monkeypox, making him the fifth case of the virus from the southern state.

HP floods: 11 passengers of Punjab bus swept away on July 10 yet to be found

HP floods: 11 passengers of Punjab bus swept away on July 10 yet to be found

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The wreckage of the Pepsu Roadways Transport Corporation bus was found 300 metres down from the green tax barrier of the Allo (potato) ground in the middle of the Beas river in Manali on Saturday and a search is on for the 11 passengers.

Goa Catholic priest booked over Chhatrapati Shivaji remark despite apology

Goa Catholic priest booked over Chhatrapati Shivaji remark despite apology

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Despite his apology, the Bajrang Dal sought his arrest, while Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said action would be taken against him as per law.

Bihar BJP MLA stirs row with comments on Hindu gods

Bihar BJP MLA stirs row with comments on Hindu gods

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

In an embarrassment to the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar, one of its MLAs has been accused of hurting Hindu sentiments by allegedly berating Goddess Lakshmi and Saraswati and Lord Hanuman.

'Ladakh got nothing after repealing Article 370'

'Ladakh got nothing after repealing Article 370'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'If the central government does not give rights to the people of Ladakh, then it won't be good for our country.'

MP Congress leader booked for remarks against CM Shivraj Singh

MP Congress leader booked for remarks against CM Shivraj Singh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Patel allegedly made a controversial statement against Chouhan while speaking during a protest organised by the Congress earlier on Friday

Little-known Islamic outfit takes responsibility for Mangaluru blast

Little-known Islamic outfit takes responsibility for Mangaluru blast

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Police sources said they are verifying the origin of this information.

Why one more plea on Manipur, mention it to CJI, SC tells petitioner

Why one more plea on Manipur, mention it to CJI, SC tells petitioner

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked a petitioner, who has sought the constitution of an independent committee under a retired apex court judge to inquire into the incidents of sexual assault and violence in Manipur, to mention his plea for listing before a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud.

UP hospital that transfused juice instead of platelets to be razed

UP hospital that transfused juice instead of platelets to be razed

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The authorities in Prayagraj have ordered the demolition of a private hospital where a dengue patient died after being transfused with what the family claimed was sweet lime juice and not blood platelets.

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The entire operation was meant to have a chilling effect on independent journalists, those not completely subservient to the regime, the small section still doing what the Fourth Estate should do -- raising questions to those in power.

Influenza A subtype behind rise in cough, fever cases across country

Influenza A subtype behind rise in cough, fever cases across country

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The H3N2, which has been in wide circulation for the past two-three months, causes more hospitalisations than other subtypes, said ICMR scientists who keep a close watch on ailments caused by respiratory viruses through the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories network.

Suspected monkeypox case found in Kerala

Suspected monkeypox case found in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Kerala Health Minister said the person showed symptoms of monkeypox and he was in close contact with a monkeypox patient abroad.

New test can predict your level of immunity against COVID-19

New test can predict your level of immunity against COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Easy access to this kind of test could help people determine what kind of precautions they should take against COVID-19 infection, such as getting an additional booster shot, the researchers said.

Letter threatens suicide bomb attack on Modi in Kerala

Letter threatens suicide bomb attack on Modi in Kerala

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The news of the threat letter came out today after a report by ADGP (Intelligence) was telecast in the media. As the news was out, Surendran met the media and said he had handed over the threat letter a week ago to the state police chief.

America to India: How the trashtag challenge went viral

America to India: How the trashtag challenge went viral

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The challenge involves you to post a before and after picture of a cleanup.

Haryana panchayats issue letters banning Muslim traders

Haryana panchayats issue letters banning Muslim traders

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Letters purportedly written by some panchayat heads in Haryana's Mahendergarh, Rewari and Jhajjar districts "banning" Muslim traders from their villages have surfaced online, amid communal tension in parts of the state.

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

What Are Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo Doing In Kerala?

What Are Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo Doing In Kerala?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

FIFA tweeted a picture of the cutouts, saying 'World Cup fever has hit Kerala'.

No let up in monsoon fury in Himachal, death toll rises to 18; 300 stranded

No let up in monsoon fury in Himachal, death toll rises to 18; 300 stranded

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said efforts are on to rescue the 300 stranded people, and they could be airlifted as the weather clears. Power and water supply has been snapped in several areas.

COVID-19: It hasn't gone viral in India

COVID-19: It hasn't gone viral in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'Our drains are not filled with bodies, our hospitals not run out of beds.' 'That good news, or absence of expected bad news, is the truth that so many in the international community, and also within India, seem unable to handle,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Revealed! Varun, Sid's Steamy Affairs

Revealed! Varun, Sid's Steamy Affairs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan both dated women from the costume department on My Name is Khan.

India logs 131 fresh COVID-19 cases

India logs 131 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The toll due to the viral disease increased to 5,30,680 with three more fatalities, including two deaths reconciled by Kerala and one reported from West Bengal in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

PHOTO: Now, that's what you call an ICEMOBILE!

PHOTO: Now, that's what you call an ICEMOBILE!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Thanks to freezing temperatures, strong winds and water, 24-year-old Justin Yelen's Mitsubishi is now an ice sculpture.

Iran players resume singing of national anthem at World Cup match

Iran players resume singing of national anthem at World Cup match

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Loud jeers were heard from Iranian supporters as the anthem played, with the team singing quietly as it played.

62 booked for pro-Pak slogan at rally in J'khand; police verifying video

62 booked for pro-Pak slogan at rally in J'khand; police verifying video

Rediff.com22 May 2022

No arrest has been made so far as the police are still verifying the authenticity of the clip, Chothe explained.

PHOTOS: Cuba's athletes invent home workouts amid lockdown

PHOTOS: Cuba's athletes invent home workouts amid lockdown

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

A triathlete swims in a tiny above-ground pool on her rooftop, her waist attached to the wall with resistance bands, while a baseball player bats into a car tire and a boxer throws his punches into a bag of rice hanging from a mango tree. In cash-strapped Cuba, famed for its resourcefulness as well as its sporting prowess, professional athletes are inventing ways to work out and practice despite the closure of common training grounds due to the coronavirus pandemic.