News for 'weather conditions'

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Rediff.com29 May 2022

According to an air traffic controller at Jomsom Airport, they was an unconfirmed report about a loud noise reported in the Ghasa region of Jomsom, according to the Post report.

Weather will dictate India-Pak lineup

Weather will dictate India-Pak lineup

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Karthik is a certainty if it's a 40-over-plus per side game.

6 Natural Ways to Keep Your Body Cool

6 Natural Ways to Keep Your Body Cool

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Wearing white and lighter colours will prevent heat retention, thus reducing the risk of heat exhaustion, suggests Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.

Amid heatwave, Centre to rush teams to UP, Bihar

Amid heatwave, Centre to rush teams to UP, Bihar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The health minister said the Centre has taken timely measures ahead of the summer season to address heatwave-related illnesses.

'Indian cricket is in good shape because of IPL'

'Indian cricket is in good shape because of IPL'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

'...Now, we are dominating because we have the right facilities. We have the IPL, the richest board is India and India is the powerhouse'.

Experts explain why Delhi cracker ban went up in smoke

Experts explain why Delhi cracker ban went up in smoke

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Gaps in enforcement, limited monitoring, and easy access to firecrackers from the NCR region where restrictions were slack were largely responsible for the widespread flouting of the cracker ban in Delhi on Diwali, experts have opined.

Dushman ki goli peeth pe nahi, chhati pe khaani hai: Kargil martyr

Dushman ki goli peeth pe nahi, chhati pe khaani hai: Kargil martyr

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The battalion launched an attack and came under intense fire from the enemy after reaching the hill top. Singh died in the gun battle and was awarded a Sena Medal posthumously.

We are both daughters of India, Priyanka Chopra tells Kamala Harris

We are both daughters of India, Priyanka Chopra tells Kamala Harris

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Chopra, who is now settled in Los Angeles, was invited by the Democratic National Committee's Women's Leadership Forum to interview the Vice President for a fireside chat.

WATCH: Rahul Gandhi plays cricket with Haryana boys

WATCH: Rahul Gandhi plays cricket with Haryana boys

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Gandhi, who addressed an election rally at Mahendragarh, was returning to Delhi when the chopper was forced to make the emergency landing due to poor weather conditions.

Might not have to wait till Olympics... could breach the 90m mark before that: Neeraj

Might not have to wait till Olympics... could breach the 90m mark before that: Neeraj

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Olympic gold-medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is aiming to breach the 90m mark before the Paris Olympics and says the way his preparations are going, it could happen anytime soon.

Delhi logs first case of JN.1; India's Covid sub-variant tally rises to 109

Delhi logs first case of JN.1; India's Covid sub-variant tally rises to 109

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The official said multiple samples were sent for genome sequencing, and one of them tested positive for the JN.1 variant.

Medic murder: Junior docs continue sit-in outside health office amid rain

Medic murder: Junior docs continue sit-in outside health office amid rain

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Amid persistent rain, the protesting doctors continued their sit-in outside 'Swasthya Bhavan', the state health department headquarters in Salt Lake, for the sixth consecutive day.

It's Going To Get Hotter In India

It's Going To Get Hotter In India

Rediff.com22 May 2024

More than 80 per cent of Indians live in districts vulnerable to climate risks. Among these, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Bihar are the most vulnerable states to extreme climate events.

Virus can travel 20 feet, 6 ft inadequate: Study

Virus can travel 20 feet, 6 ft inadequate: Study

Rediff.com27 May 2020

From these past studies, the scientists said both the aerodynamics of the droplets, and their heat and mass exchange process with the environment can determine the effectiveness of virus prohttps://www.rediff.com/news/report/pix-how-indians-are-maintaining-social-distance/20200326.htmpagation.

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest form crisis of his career.

Let's not talk about the throw, it was not up to it: Neeraj Chopra

Let's not talk about the throw, it was not up to it: Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Neeraj Chopra won again, but not in the manner he would have liked to, and he had no qualms in admitting it.

India deploys Heron Mark 2 drones in northern sector against China, Pak threats

India deploys Heron Mark 2 drones in northern sector against China, Pak threats

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The four new Heron Mark-2 drones, which can be equipped with long-range missiles and other weapons systems, have been deployed at a forward air base in the northern sector, where Team ANI witnessed their operations.

1,226 cases of JN.1 found in India so far, Karnataka, Andhra top list

1,226 cases of JN.1 found in India so far, Karnataka, Andhra top list

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

A total of 1,226 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been reported in the country so far with Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh recording the highest number of cases till now, according to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) on Thursday.

Heatwave in Kashmir leaves locals, tourists in cold sweat

Heatwave in Kashmir leaves locals, tourists in cold sweat

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Kashmir is reeling from a heat wave after the valley earlier this week witnessed the second-hottest September day in recorded history, causing hardships to locals and tourists alike.

Heatwave alert: Mercury may hit 45 deg C in Delhi

Heatwave alert: Mercury may hit 45 deg C in Delhi

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Heatwave conditions are expected over northwest India during the next five days, with Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi predicted to bear the maximum impact, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.

'Rain Deficiency Has Been Wiped Out'

'Rain Deficiency Has Been Wiped Out'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

'Usually the average rainfall per day is around 8 mm and India is receiving 10 to 11 mm per day since the last one week.' 'July seems to be very good for the entire country.'

PIX: Batters, Ashwin put India in command in Kanpur

PIX: Batters, Ashwin put India in command in Kanpur

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test played between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur, on Monday.

No relief from heat in north, central India as mercury stays above 47 deg C

No relief from heat in north, central India as mercury stays above 47 deg C

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The weather office said intensity of heat wave/severe heat wave has slightly reduced over some parts of northwest and adjoining central India.

Heatwave claims 25 poll personnel among 40 as north India boils

Heatwave claims 25 poll personnel among 40 as north India boils

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Among the fatalities recorded on Friday, the maximum 17 were from Uttar Pradesh, 14 from Bihar, five from Odisha and four from Jharkhand, where officials said more than 1,300 people are hospitalised with heatstroke conditions.

Land Boundary Agreement, weather figure on Swaraj's talks with Bangladeshi counterpart

Land Boundary Agreement, weather figure on Swaraj's talks with Bangladeshi counterpart

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday held talks with her Bangladeshi counterpart Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on key bilateral issues, including Land Boundary Agreement and proposed Teesta river water sharing deal, during which the Indian side also raised the matter of illegal immigration.

Day 23: Protesting farmers install more tents as temp drops to 3C

Day 23: Protesting farmers install more tents as temp drops to 3C

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Farmers' protest against the three farm laws passed by the Centre has entered its 23rd day on Friday. "We are preparing ourselves for a longer stay as our fight against black laws will continue. It's getting colder, so we're putting more tents," said a protester.

Anantnag-Rajouri set for voting on Saturday amid Pak shelling concerns

Anantnag-Rajouri set for voting on Saturday amid Pak shelling concerns

Rediff.com24 May 2024

With 19 border polling stations along the Line of Control in Rajouri and Poonch, a contingency plan has been worked out to deal with cross-border shelling though chances are negligible given the ongoing ceasefire between India and Pakistan that came into effect in February 2021, officials said.

'You Can't Have Two Semi-Finals With Different Rules'

'You Can't Have Two Semi-Finals With Different Rules'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The International Cricket Council has come under fire for having different rules and regulations for the two semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

India vs New Zealand weather update: Light showers expected

India vs New Zealand weather update: Light showers expected

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Manchester could experience patchy drizzle later in the night.

Asia Cup, India vs Pakistan: Rain likely to stay away

Asia Cup, India vs Pakistan: Rain likely to stay away

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

As per the latest weather forecast, the chances of rain disrupting the match has decreased considerably.

How Urban Flooding Affects Lives

How Urban Flooding Affects Lives

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Year by year, our cities remain defeated in the face of weather conditions, costing us time, money, resources and often lives, observe Amit Kapoor and Bibek Debroy.

Cipla deploys drones to fly in critical drugs

Cipla deploys drones to fly in critical drugs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Drug major Cipla on Tuesday said it has launched drone-powered deliveries of critical medicines - cardiac, respiratory and other essential chronic therapies - to hospitals and pharmacies across Himachal Pradesh in partnership with Skype Air Mobility, a Gurugram-based drone delivery company. Cipla is the first among large Indian pharmaceutical companies to adopt drone-based deliveries to facilitate expedited supply to stockists in remote areas, it claimed. The Mumbai-based firm said the use of drones will support the on-time delivery of its medicines to chemists and clinics in remote areas, and minimise risks of affecting cold chain products due to temperature excursions.

Kallis guiding English to counter Sri Lankan conditions

Kallis guiding English to counter Sri Lankan conditions

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Root said that spinning tracks will throw challenges to the visiting team but they are adapting to the conditions quickly.

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Any of these match ups could influence the outcome of the Perth Test.

No respite from cold wave as Delhi shivers at 3.3 deg C

No respite from cold wave as Delhi shivers at 3.3 deg C

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A thick layer of fog was seen in several parts of the city, weather officials said.

RBI keeps interest rates unchanged in hawkish policy

RBI keeps interest rates unchanged in hawkish policy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday decided to keep policy rate unchanged for third time in a row as it maintains heightened vigil on inflation. The rate increase cycle was paused in April after six consecutive rate hikes aggregating to 250 basis points since May 2022.

20-Day-Old Baby Survives Earthquake

20-Day-Old Baby Survives Earthquake

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

More then 21,000 people have been reported dead and more then 60,000 injured after the multiple earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023.

Dense fog persists over north India, rail traffic hit

Dense fog persists over north India, rail traffic hit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Satellite imagery showed a dense elongated band of fog stretching from Punjab to the northeast.

Monsoon advances in India; normal life hit as heavy rains lash Guj, Raj

Monsoon advances in India; normal life hit as heavy rains lash Guj, Raj

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Several deaths were reported across the country due to rain-related incidents like lightning strikes and drowning.

Erdogan admits to 'shortcomings' as quake toll tops 15,000 in Turkey-Syria

Erdogan admits to 'shortcomings' as quake toll tops 15,000 in Turkey-Syria

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

As many as 12,391 people have been killed and 62,914 others have been injured in Turkey after the earthquakes that rocked the country on Monday, Anadolu Agency reported citing Turkey's disaster management agency, AFAD.