News for 'west Punjab'

'Dr Singh continues to be a student'

'Dr Singh continues to be a student'

Rediff.com20 May 2004

Five banks plan national ATM network

Five banks plan national ATM network

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

How Alia Bhatt nailed Udta Punjab

How Alia Bhatt nailed Udta Punjab

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

'The starting point of the Udta Punjab casting was that we didn't think stars would do a film like this, so we'd take non-stars. As the names kept rolling in and we had Kareena Kapoor and Shahid and Alia Bhatt, I was like yaar yeh ho kya raha hai?'

India logs 20,408 fresh COVID cases, 44 deaths

India logs 20,408 fresh COVID cases, 44 deaths

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,26,312 with 44 new fatalities, the data updated by the government at 8 am said.

Monsoon covers Delhi, Mumbai together, breaks 62-year-old record

Monsoon covers Delhi, Mumbai together, breaks 62-year-old record

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

While it hit the national capital two days before schedule, its entry into the financial capital is two weeks late, the Met office said.

Will India continue to experiment in second Windies T20I?

Will India continue to experiment in second Windies T20I?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Rohit Sharma's buoyant India will look to continue its winning run and extend domination over the West Indies when they clash in the second T20 International in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, on Monday.

Rail Roko: Railways deploys 20 additional RPSF companies

Rail Roko: Railways deploys 20 additional RPSF companies

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The SKM had said that the rail blockade will held across the country from 12 pm to 4 pm.

India logs 15,940 new Covid infections, 20 deaths; active cases jump

India logs 15,940 new Covid infections, 20 deaths; active cases jump

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,974 with 20 more fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Auction dynamics were challenging this time: Kumble

Auction dynamics were challenging this time: Kumble

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Punjab Kings head coach Anil Kumble was extremely satisfied with the new players, including Liam Livingstone and Odean Smith, coming to his franchise during the IPL 2022 Player Auction, the dynamics of which were "very different and challenging".

PIX: All-round Hayley fires MI to big win over RCB

PIX: All-round Hayley fires MI to big win over RCB

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

IMAGES from the WPL match played between RCB and Mumbai Indians in Mumbai on Monday.

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.

India's active Covid cases decline to 84,931

India's active Covid cases decline to 84,931

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The active cases comprise 0.19 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.62 per cent.

Dhawan now 'matured' to lead and take tough decisions

Dhawan now 'matured' to lead and take tough decisions

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Dithering and indecision are things of the past for Shikhar Dhawan. As leader of the pack, he does not hesitate in taking decisions that are beneficial for the Indian team.

Amarinder backs 50 km jurisdiction limit for BSF

Amarinder backs 50 km jurisdiction limit for BSF

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The Union government had recently amended the BSF Act to authorise the border guarding force to undertake search, seizure and arrest within a 50 km stretch, up from the existing 15 km, from the international border in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam.

India logs 16,906 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 1.32 lakh

India logs 16,906 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 1.32 lakh

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The active Covid cases have increased to 1,32,457. They comprise 0.30 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.49 per cent, the ministry said.

Active Covid cases in country decline to 94,047

Active Covid cases in country decline to 94,047

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

India logged 10,725 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of cases to 4,43,78,920, while the active cases declined to 94,047, according to the Union health ministry data.

India logs 13,615 new Covid cases, active tally rise

India logs 13,615 new Covid cases, active tally rise

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The active cases comprise 0.30 per cent of the total infections.

Active Covid cases in country decline to 96,506

Active Covid cases in country decline to 96,506

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

India logged 8,586 new coronavirus infections taking total tally of cases to 4,43,57,546 while the active cases have declined to 96,506, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday.

India's active Covid cases rise further with 18,815 new infections

India's active Covid cases rise further with 18,815 new infections

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,25,343 with 38 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India records 20,044 fresh Covid cases, 56 deaths in a day

India records 20,044 fresh Covid cases, 56 deaths in a day

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The total number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,30,63,651.

India adds 13,272 Covid cases, positivity rate 4.21%

India adds 13,272 Covid cases, positivity rate 4.21%

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

The toll due to COVID-19 climbed to 5,27,289 with 36 fatalities.

Buttler 'absolutely fine' with Royals acquiring Ashwin

Buttler 'absolutely fine' with Royals acquiring Ashwin

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has moved on from the bitter run-out episode with Ravichandran Ashwin, his franchise Rajasthan Royals said after the premier India off-spinner joined the Englishman in the team for the upcoming IPL 2022 season.

'We are not going back to licence raj'

'We are not going back to licence raj'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.'

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

PM's gifts to 80-yr-old Biden include traditional 'Das Danams'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi gave President Biden the unique sandalwood box sourced from Mysore with intricately carved flora and fauna patterns and handcrafted by a master craftsman from Jaipur during an intimate dinner at the White House on Wednesday.

4 Haryana MLAs receive threats, extortion calls, 6 held; Pak links found

4 Haryana MLAs receive threats, extortion calls, 6 held; Pak links found

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Some ex-MLAs from Punjab, too, had received similar threats from these numbers. The callers spoke to them in Mumbai accent and in Punjabi, the IGP said.

Freebies: Nothing Called A Free Lunch

Freebies: Nothing Called A Free Lunch

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

To help the country emerge as a true welfare State, political parties must put the country's interests first before strategising to win elections and short-term goals, argues Ramesh Menon.

9,062 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in India

9,062 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.49 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 4.38 per cent, the ministry said.

Top 10 buys of IPL Auction 2022

Top 10 buys of IPL Auction 2022

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was the costliest purchase on Day 1 of the players' auction as Mumbai Indians shelled out a massive Rs 15.25 crore to get him back.

Active COVID-19 cases continue to rise with 16,103 new infections

Active COVID-19 cases continue to rise with 16,103 new infections

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,25,199 with 31 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Gayle takes pressure off me, says KL Rahul

Gayle takes pressure off me, says KL Rahul

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Gayle, who came into bat at No 3 hammered five fours in the sixth over to take his side to 49-1 at the end of the Powerplay.

No revision of decision on exclusion of TN, WB, Kerala tableaux in R-Day

No revision of decision on exclusion of TN, WB, Kerala tableaux in R-Day

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Some leaders of the non-BJP ruled states also alleged that the exclusion was an "insult" by the Centre.

Extending BSF jurisdiction attack on federal structure: TMC

Extending BSF jurisdiction attack on federal structure: TMC

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

The Centre has amended the BSF Act to authorise the force to undertake search, seizure and arrest within a larger 50 km stretch, instead of the existing 15 km, from the international border in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam.

India logs 14,830 new Covid cases, active tally falls

India logs 14,830 new Covid cases, active tally falls

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,26,110 with 36 new fatalities being recorded.

Active Covid cases in country dip further with 16,299 new infections

Active Covid cases in country dip further with 16,299 new infections

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

India logged 16,299 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of cases to 4,42,06,996 while the active cases declined to 1,25,076, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

India's active Covid cases rise to 83,990; 38 more succumb to virus

India's active Covid cases rise to 83,990; 38 more succumb to virus

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,941 with 38 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Active Covid cases rise to 1,07,189 in country

Active Covid cases rise to 1,07,189 in country

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

India added 17,070 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,34,69,234, while the active cases increased to 1,07,189, according to the Union health ministry data.

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Imagine for a soldier -- first you conquer territory after fighting a fierce battle, suffer casualties and then you are ordered to come back to your side of the International Border in India.'

Shah, Nadda brainstorm with BJP brass, ministers on 144 'weak' LS seats

Shah, Nadda brainstorm with BJP brass, ministers on 144 'weak' LS seats

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party chief J P Nadda and Union home minister Amit Shah held a brainstorming session on Tuesday with key party leaders tasked with boosting its prospects in 144 Lok Sabha seats, considered difficult for it, in the 2024 polls.

India reports fresh 20,528 Covid cases, 49 deaths

India reports fresh 20,528 Covid cases, 49 deaths

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

An increase of 2,689 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.