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One person arrested for vandalising Indian high commission in London

One person arrested for vandalising Indian high commission in London

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Security was beefed up around the Indian high commission in London on Monday and Scotland Yard detained one person in connection with vandalism at the mission by Khalistan supporters a day earlier as India asked the UK to quickly arrest and prosecute those involved in the attack.

State polls: Advantage BJP, but it is not a Modi wave

State polls: Advantage BJP, but it is not a Modi wave

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

While Narendra Modi is the talisman of his party, it is still not certain if he can claim this space among the people of India, says Seema Mustafa.

Need to stay alert to Covid threat, vaccination only shield, Modi tells CMs

Need to stay alert to Covid threat, vaccination only shield, Modi tells CMs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the challenge of the Covid pandemic is not fully over yet, with the increase in coronavirus cases in the last two weeks manifesting the need to stay alert, and underlined that vaccination remains the biggest protective shield against the virus.

At 102, Mumbai sees highest Covid cases after Feb 27; no deaths reported

At 102, Mumbai sees highest Covid cases after Feb 27; no deaths reported

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Mumbai on Tuesday reported 102 fresh Covid-19 cases, the highest one-day rise after February 27 this year, taking the tally of infections to 10,59,433, the city civic body said.

At 3,876, Mumbai logs lowest COVID cases since March 30

At 3,876, Mumbai logs lowest COVID cases since March 30

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

As compared to Sunday, the metropolis has reported 1,666 fewer cases, but six more deaths.

Massive Crowds at Imran's Karachi Rally

Massive Crowds at Imran's Karachi Rally

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Karachi and Sindh are not Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf territory; traditionally, the city and the province where it is located are Pakistan Peoples Party and Muttahida Qaumi Movement strongholds, which makes the turnout at Imran's rally interesting.

Will Mukesh Ambani Pay 4 Billion For Liverpool?

Will Mukesh Ambani Pay 4 Billion For Liverpool?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

This is not the first time Reliance has eyed a stake in the club.

Covaxin, Covishield mix and match 4 times as effective: Study

Covaxin, Covishield mix and match 4 times as effective: Study

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The most important finding of the study was that the Spike-protein neutralising antibodies found in the mixed vaccine groups were significantly higher than the same-vaccine groups, D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals said.

2 yrs since first case reported, India has seen 7 Covid variants

2 yrs since first case reported, India has seen 7 Covid variants

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

It was on January 30, 2020 when a third-year medical student from Wuhan university tested positive for coronavirus, becoming the country's first COVID-19 patient, days after she had returned home following semester holidays.

Why BJP Retained Coastal Karnataka

Why BJP Retained Coastal Karnataka

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'We will win all the 28 Lok Sabha seats in 2024.'

Opposition takes on Centre over 'no oxygen deaths' statement

Opposition takes on Centre over 'no oxygen deaths' statement

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

The central government on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha that no deaths due to lack of oxygen were specifically reported by states and UTs during the second COVID-19 wave.

'We Need To Let Nature Heal'

'We Need To Let Nature Heal'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'When Covid first struck, the lockdown resulted in clean air in major Indian cities.' 'You were able to see the Himalayan range from Ludhiana.' 'In Delhi, you were seeing deer and stags all over the city because there was no traffic.' 'It was incredible. Nature was waiting to come back.'

PHOTOS: Stunning life under the ocean wave

PHOTOS: Stunning life under the ocean wave

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

There's some amazing stuff beneath the water. For proof, look no further than the annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition.

IMD warns of temperature 3-5 degrees above normal over next 5 days

IMD warns of temperature 3-5 degrees above normal over next 5 days

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The Met office had said Monday that significantly higher-than-normal temperatures may have an adverse impact on wheat and other crops.

'When were obstacles ever placed in the way of Hindu festivals?'

'When were obstacles ever placed in the way of Hindu festivals?'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The ad is one more illustration of the way Maharashtra's new Shinde-Fadnavis government has been milking the Ganpati festival, with CM Eknath Shinde visiting Ganpati Mandals all day these last 10 days.

Fadnavis, Shinde meet, BJP claims support of 170 MLAs

Fadnavis, Shinde meet, BJP claims support of 170 MLAs

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Shinde and Fadnavis held a brief meeting at the latter's residence before both of them headed to the Raj Bhavan along with several BJP leaders.

Auto Expo to be held from January 13-18 next year

Auto Expo to be held from January 13-18 next year

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The next edition of the country's leading automobile show, the Auto Expo, will be held from January 13-18 next year, having been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last edition of the biennial automobile show took place in February 2020 amid fears of the spread of the coronavirus across the world. It was supposed to take place in February this year at Greater Noida but was postponed due to the worsening COVID-19 situation.

Dharavi is free of Covid-19 two years after reporting first case

Dharavi is free of Covid-19 two years after reporting first case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Mumbai's slum colony of Dharavi, once a coronavirus hotspot and a challenge for municipal authorities in implementing containment measures, has become free of Covid-19, nearly two years after reporting the first case of the infection.

Covid not over yet: Himachal CM urges tourists to follow norms

Covid not over yet: Himachal CM urges tourists to follow norms

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Tourists have been thronging hills as the heatwave has hit the plains and the second wave of COVID-19 seeing a significant decline in the country, although the gross violation of Covid-appropriate behaviour by the visitors was accounted for in Haridwar on Friday.

Taimur, Jeh Return From Holiday

Taimur, Jeh Return From Holiday

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar spotted these stars on Thursday.

Rahul Gandhi himself 'violated' security protocols: Govt's rebuttal

Rahul Gandhi himself 'violated' security protocols: Govt's rebuttal

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

"Since 2020, there have been 113 violations observed and duly communicated," the officials said.

'IB interrogating Bharat Jodo yatris': Cong writes to Centre over security

'IB interrogating Bharat Jodo yatris': Cong writes to Centre over security

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

'As Bharat Jodo Yatra entered Delhi, on 24th December 2022, the security of the Bharat Jodo Yatra was compromised on multiple occasions'

CWG 2022: Buzz missing in Birmingham

CWG 2022: Buzz missing in Birmingham

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The smile vanishes before you can spell 'B-I-R-M-I-N-G-H-A-M'.

Covid: India has highest number of critical cases

Covid: India has highest number of critical cases

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

To achieve herd immunity, rapid vaccination is the only hope.

Housing sales in Q1 may rise 93% Y-o-Y

Housing sales in Q1 may rise 93% Y-o-Y

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Housing sales are estimated to rise 93 per cent year-on-year during April-June across seven major cities, but may fall 58 per cent compared to the previous quarter due to the adverse impact of the second wave of COVID-19, according to property consultant Anarock. Sales are likely to be around 24,570 units across seven major cities -- Delhi-NCR, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune, Anarock said. Sales of residential properties stood at 12,740 units in April-June 2020 and 58,290 units in March quarter 2021.

Morocco make Arab nations proud with advance to QF

Morocco make Arab nations proud with advance to QF

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco were happy to allow Spain possession but in the end, were desperately hanging on for the shootout as they battled injury and fatigue and lived dangerously in the closing stages.

Box Office: Action Hero Falters In Drishyam 2 Storm

Box Office: Action Hero Falters In Drishyam 2 Storm

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Drishyam 2 scored huge in the first two weeks and then in the third weekend, it has added around Rs 25 crore more.

Sweltering heat grips North; Delhi sizzles at 49 degree Celsius

Sweltering heat grips North; Delhi sizzles at 49 degree Celsius

Rediff.com15 May 2022

A tormenting heatwave swept through North India on Sunday with the mercury crossing 49 degrees Celsius in pockets of Delhi, while the weather office forecast some relief Monday onwards.

PHOTOS: Chillai-Kalan freezes Kashmir

PHOTOS: Chillai-Kalan freezes Kashmir

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'Chillai-Kalan' will end on January 31. The cold wave continues even after that in Kashmir with a 20-day-long 'Chillai-Khurd' (small cold) and a 10-day-long 'Chillai-Bachha' (baby cold).

As US counts votes, protesters take to the streets

As US counts votes, protesters take to the streets

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As the hours go by on Election Day in the United States, protests against Donald Trump were being held on the streets, leading to tense scenes.

How Mumbai, Delhi fought Covid

How Mumbai, Delhi fought Covid

Rediff.com19 May 2021

How did Mumbai tightly control the case-spread deaths while Delhi so obviously did not? And what do the answers imply regarding preparedness for the third wave, asks Omkar Goswami.

Does Russian Brutality Surprise Anymore?

Does Russian Brutality Surprise Anymore?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The bodies were found with their hands tied, blindfolded and shot at close range in the back of the head.

Man City blow golden chance to close on Chelsea

Man City blow golden chance to close on Chelsea

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Manchester City squandered a gilt-edged opportunity to close the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea when they let slip a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at home to struggling Burnley on Sunday.

IPL: Team owners prefer Mumbai-Pune as venue in India

IPL: Team owners prefer Mumbai-Pune as venue in India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

It is also learnt that all the 10 IPL owners, including the two new teams from Lucknow and Ahmedabad, want India as the host country for the 2022 IPL, with Mumbai and Pune being the two preferred cities.

Wyndham Hotels To Double India Properties by 2025

Wyndham Hotels To Double India Properties by 2025

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

'If the Indian government actually delivers on the infrastructure plans, the hospitality sector would double itself by 2025.'

Number of Covid symptomatic kids jump, post-recovery issues a concern

Number of Covid symptomatic kids jump, post-recovery issues a concern

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

While the infection has been mild in most reported cases, those below two years of age are showing signs of acute infection.

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Indrani is in a buoyant and energetic frame of mind these days -- in a full-on Mood Positive. She has a tell-all book titled Unbroken out, that she terms as an 'eet ka jawab kalam se' and appears in media interviews all over the place, when she is not kick-boxing, doing yoga, or travelling, visiting temples, or floating in shikaras on Srinagar's Dal Lake.

Dudu's brace sinks Mumbai City FC in ISL

Dudu's brace sinks Mumbai City FC in ISL

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

A brace from Dudu Omagbemi helped FC Pune City sink Mumbai City in the Indian Super League encounter on Wednesday.

95% of samples from Delhi in last 6 months had Delta variant

95% of samples from Delhi in last 6 months had Delta variant

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Ninety-five per cent of samples from Delhi sequenced at the National Centre for Disease Control in the last six months were found infected with the Delta variant of the coronavirus, government data showed.

Modi: Cong busy digging my grave, while I'm working for poor

Modi: Cong busy digging my grave, while I'm working for poor

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

On his sixth visit this year to Karnataka, where assembly elections are due by May, he also asserted that the 'double engine' government is a necessity for the fast-paced development of the state.