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'Time is ripe': Sasikala announces her comeback to politics

'Time is ripe': Sasikala announces her comeback to politics

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

She vowed to usher in Amma's rule by winning the 2026 assembly polls.

Repeat Covid infections increase organ failure, death risk: Study

Repeat Covid infections increase organ failure, death risk: Study

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The study also indicated that the risk seems to increase with each infection.

Gangster Prasad Pujari brought back to India from China

Gangster Prasad Pujari brought back to India from China

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Pujari is allegedly involved in eight serious cases in Mumbai, including firing, extortion and murder. A resident of Tagore Nagar in Vikhroli, he had fled from the country years ago. He had allegedly targeted builders and businessmen in eastern Mumbai, the crime branch official said.

India logs 50,407 new COVID-19 cases, 804 deaths

India logs 50,407 new COVID-19 cases, 804 deaths

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The daily COVID-19 cases are being recorded at less than one lakh for the last six consecutive days.

Lakhimpur violence: 2nd FIR silent on farmers' deaths

Lakhimpur violence: 2nd FIR silent on farmers' deaths

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The second FIR mentions only one "unnamed rioter", who has been charged with IPC Sections 302 (murder), 324 (causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means) among others.

37 killed in 2 deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

37 killed in 2 deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The dead were identified as belonging to Punjab province. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

Kolkata rape: SC questions Bengal govt over FIR delay, raps police

Kolkata rape: SC questions Bengal govt over FIR delay, raps police

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Terming the rape and murder case of a medic at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital as horrific, the Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the West Bengal government over delay in filing first information report (FIR) in the matter.

India logs 2,628 Covid cases in a day, 18 deaths

India logs 2,628 Covid cases in a day, 18 deaths

Rediff.com26 May 2022

India saw a single day rise of 2,628 new coronavirus infections, taking the infection tally to 4,31,44,820, while the active cases have increased to 15,414, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

India logs 2,124 Covid cases in a day, 17 deaths

India logs 2,124 Covid cases in a day, 17 deaths

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The active cases comprised 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.75 per cent, the health ministry said.

Delhi's Covid surge brings back lockdown scare among migrant workers

Delhi's Covid surge brings back lockdown scare among migrant workers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

With a surge in coronavirus cases in Delhi and its neighbouring cities, migrant workers and daily wagers fear another round of lockdown could push them into a severe financial crisis from which they might never recover.

Felt happy when people 'prayed' for my death in Kashi: Modi

Felt happy when people 'prayed' for my death in Kashi: Modi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Modi also accused previous government of neglecting the pilgrim city and said criminals had a free in the state.

India records 3,545 new Covid cases, 27 deaths

India records 3,545 new Covid cases, 27 deaths

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Active cases comprised 0.05 per cent of the total infections.

Wayanad rescuers use GPS, drone pictures to find survivors

Wayanad rescuers use GPS, drone pictures to find survivors

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Rescue teams on Friday used GPS coordinates from aerial drone pictures and cell phones, including the last location of people who lived in the landslides-hit areas of Wayanad to help locate survivors, amidst accelerated search operations after the completion of the 190-foot-long Bailey bridge by the Army.

Tension in Nagpur as angry locals, kin of factory blast victims block road

Tension in Nagpur as angry locals, kin of factory blast victims block road

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

According to sources, the bodies of the victims were still inside the premises, where the blast took place at 9 am.

India logs 1,233 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths

India logs 1,233 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded as 0.20 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was recorded as 0.25 per cent, according to the ministry.

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'We can save 70 patients out of 100, if they reach a hospital well within time.' 'The most crucial aspect is time.'

India logs 1,421 new COVID-19 cases, 149 deaths

India logs 1,421 new COVID-19 cases, 149 deaths

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

With 1,421 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,19,453, while the active cases dipped to 16,187, according to the Union health ministry.

Bengal migrant workers denied Jan, Feb pays

Bengal migrant workers denied Jan, Feb pays

Rediff.com11 May 2020

In Sandelerbil village alone in the Hingalgunj block in the Sundarbans, around 36 families from the Scheduled Caste community migrated from Tamil Nadu in March, where they had been working in a gas oven factory. A majority awaits dues promised but not paid. The story is no different in the villages of Manipur, Atapur, and Amtoli under the Sandeshkhali block in the Sundarbans.

'Very sorry, will be on your side': Siddaramaiah to Neha's father

'Very sorry, will be on your side': Siddaramaiah to Neha's father

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday spoke to father of slain student Neha Hiremath over phone and said 'sorry' over his daughter's killing, and assured that 'we will be on your side'.

Global coronavirus death toll crosses 1 million-mark

Global coronavirus death toll crosses 1 million-mark

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The United States has reported the most deaths -- more than 2,05,000 -- followed by Brazil, India, Mexico and the United Kingdom.

Deaths in Covid 3rd wave much lower than in 2nd wave, says govt

Deaths in Covid 3rd wave much lower than in 2nd wave, says govt

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Deaths are significantly less in the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in comparison to the second wave, and the current surge is not witnessing increase in severe illness or death following high vaccination uptake, the government said on Thursday.

India logs 2,858 new Covid infections, 11 deaths; active cases drop

India logs 2,858 new Covid infections, 11 deaths; active cases drop

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the ministry said.

COVID-19: India reports 53 deaths in 24 hrs, positivity rate near 5%

COVID-19: India reports 53 deaths in 24 hrs, positivity rate near 5%

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

With 19,893 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,40,87,037, while the active cases dipped to 1,36,478, according to the Union health ministry data.

Kerala bids farewell to 23 victims of Kuwait fire tragedy

Kerala bids farewell to 23 victims of Kuwait fire tragedy

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Kerala on Friday said a tearful goodbye to most of the 23 victims from the state who died in the Kuwait fire tragedy -- one of the biggest incidents to ever affect the state's expatriate community known for their dedication and hard work.

Shots from Israeli tank killed Indian colonel, says UN

Shots from Israeli tank killed Indian colonel, says UN

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The United Nations condoled and expressed apologies to India over the killing of a former Indian Army officer, who died in war-torn Rafah in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in was attacked by shots fired from what it believes was an Israeli tank.

Maoists kill Chhattisgarh BJP leader 3 days before polls

Maoists kill Chhattisgarh BJP leader 3 days before polls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The incident comes amid accusations by the opposition BJP of "targeted killings" of its workers in the run up to the polls.

India logs 4,575 new COVID-19 cases, 145 deaths

India logs 4,575 new COVID-19 cases, 145 deaths

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The active cases comprise 0.11 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate further improved to 98.69 per cent, the ministry said.

Death of woman, allegedly attacked by TMC, sparks row

Death of woman, allegedly attacked by TMC, sparks row

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

BJP workers staged a protest in front of Nimta police station and burnt tyres on M B Road, even as the TMC claimed that its activists were not involved in any attack and she might have died due to age-related ailments.

India logs 5,921 new COVID-19 cases, 289 deaths

India logs 5,921 new COVID-19 cases, 289 deaths

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

The death toll from the pandemic has climbed to 5,14,878 with 289 fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the data updated at 8 am.

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.' 'India has lost a true son and champion.'

Kannada actor Darshan's aide among 3 held for Renukaswamy murder

Kannada actor Darshan's aide among 3 held for Renukaswamy murder

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

According to police sources, Darshan's aide Nagaraj was looking after all the dealings of the actor.

India records 1,259 fresh Covid cases, 35 more deaths

India records 1,259 fresh Covid cases, 35 more deaths

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has gone up to 4,24,85,534.

BJP sets up fact-finding team to probe TN girl's death by suicide

BJP sets up fact-finding team to probe TN girl's death by suicide

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party national president J P Nadda on Thursday constituted a four-member committee to ascertain the facts leading to a 17-year-old girl student's death by suicide in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu earlier this month, and submit a report to him soon.

Karnataka govt to transfer Neha murder case to CID, set up special court

Karnataka govt to transfer Neha murder case to CID, set up special court

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said his government has decided to hand over the Hubballi student murder case to the Crime Investigation Department and that a special court will be set up for its speedy disposal.

Kerala: SFI activist stabbed to death, cops suspect Youth Congress hand

Kerala: SFI activist stabbed to death, cops suspect Youth Congress hand

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

A Students Federation of India (SFI) activist was stabbed to death at the Idukki Engineering College here on Monday, allegedly by Youth Congress activists, police said.

India records 11,499 fresh COVID-19 cases, 255 deaths

India records 11,499 fresh COVID-19 cases, 255 deaths

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The active cases comprise 0.28 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has further improved to 98.52 per cent, the health ministry said.

India records fresh 13,166 COVID-19 cases, 302 deaths

India records fresh 13,166 COVID-19 cases, 302 deaths

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The daily COVID-19 cases have remained less than one lakh for 19 consecutive days.

Medic dies after jab, official says death not due to vaccine

Medic dies after jab, official says death not due to vaccine

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The worker was vaccinated at about 11.30 am on Tuesday at a Primary Health Centre (PHC) in the district and he is said to have developed chest pain at around 2.30 am on Wednesday.

India records 15,102 new COVID-19 cases, 278 deaths

India records 15,102 new COVID-19 cases, 278 deaths

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The active cases comprises 0.38 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has further improved to 98.42 per cent.

How did Sahajahan Sheikh rise to prominence in TMC?

How did Sahajahan Sheikh rise to prominence in TMC?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Under the stewardship of the then TMC national general secretary Mukul Roy and North 24 Parganas TMC district president Jyotipriyo Mullick, he joined the party and quickly ascended in power, becoming a close associate of Mullick.