or No one in BJP worthy of becoming Delhi CM: Kejriwal By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:19:57 +0530 The AAP chief said the BJP had tried to polarise the assembly polls and that they hadn't cleared the Shaheen Bagh road because of the elections. Full Article AAP Shaheen Bagh Arvind Kejriwal BJP Amit Shah Aam Aadmi Party Sambit Patra Delhi
or Raj Thackeray leads MNS rally against 'infiltrators' By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:29:40 +0530 Praising the Centre for CAA, he said: "I do not understand why Muslims are protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act. CAA is not for the Muslims who were born here." Full Article Maharashtra Navnirman Sena PTI Photo CAA IMAGE Marine Drive Kunal Azad Maidan Raj Thackeray Mumbai Amit Thackeray Ram Mandir Muslims Muslim Pakistan Bangladesh Panvel
or Battle for Delhi: Big winners and losers By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:14:41 +0530 As Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party registered a thumping victory in the Delhi assembly polls, take a look at how the heavyweights fared. Full Article Aam Aadmi Party Kapil Mishra BJP Akhilesh Pati Tripathi Arvind Kejriwal Akanksha Ola north Delhi Congress Model Town
or AAP registers historic win in Delhi, BJP trounced By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:19:36 +0530 The AAP won in 62 with a total vote share of 53.58 per cent.The BJP recorded victory in eight seats, receiving 38.49 per cent of the total votes.The Congress could not even manage a single seat and ended with 4.27 per cent vote share. Full Article Kejriwal AAP Meerabai Institute of Technology and G B Pant Institute of Technology BJP east Delhi CV Raman ITI CWG Sports Complex IMAGE NSIT ANI Congress Rahul Gandhi Fareen Khan Sanjay Singh Gopal Rai Yogi Adityanath
or 'CM for all': Kejriwal begins 3rd stint as Delhi CM By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 22:09:28 +0530 Kejriwal was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. Full Article Aam Aadmi Party Arvind Kejriwal Ramlila Maidan New Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party Anil Baijal Amit Shah Ramalila Maidan
or Check out the world's biggest 3D printed building! By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:09:20 +0530 The two-storey 6,900 square foot structure will be used as an office for general administrative functions by the Dubai Municipality.It was designed in collaboration with Apis Cor, a 3D printing and construction company in Boston. Full Article Dubai Municipality Louisiana China Boston California
or When mice squabbled on the subway platform! By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:35:08 +0530 The Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition just named the winner of this year's LUMIX People's Choice Award, and the perfectly-timed photo by wildlife filmmaker and photographer Sam Rowley is just too good to keep to ourselves.Selected from over 48,000 submitted images and 25 impressive finalists, Rowley's winning photo is called "Station Squabble," and it features two mice getting into a tussle over some leftover crumbs in the London Underground. Full Article Sam Rowley Francis De LUMIX Michel Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Wildlife Photographer Elias Mugambi Safari World Choice Award Martin Kitui London Aaron Brazil Kenya River
or World's largest cricket stadium gears up to host Trump By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 08:30:09 +0530 Touted as the world's largest cricket stadium in terms of seating capacity, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium (also known as Motera stadium) is being readied to host United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Take a look at the venue which is likely to host the 'Namaste Trump' event. Full Article
or This Trump superfan worships 6-ft statue of US prez By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:50:52 +0530 Bussa Krishna installed a 6-feet statue of the US president near his house and offers prayers daily. Full Article Donald Trump Bussa Krishna United States NAMASTE India-America India
or The wonderfully weird world we live in! By www.rediff.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:35:38 +0530 The world is weird and we have the images to prove it! Full Article Reuters New York City Pyotr Chernovsky Prague Comic Con International Ice Sculpture Festival Vasily Westminster Kennel Club Toyota Camry Solara Rudi Hartono Ifeoma Amazobi Mohammad Ponir Marc Jacobs David Wasabi US Minsk
or Hindu Sena organises 'yagna' for Trump By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:06:23 +0530 A fringe Hindu outfit on Monday organised a 'yagna' ahead of talks between United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Full Article Donald Trump Narendra Modi United States Jantar Mantar Hindu Sena IMAGE New Delhi
or Bear hugs, charkha moment & Taj Mahal: Day 1 for Trump By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:39:16 +0530 United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were welcomed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they arrived in Ahmedabad on Monday afternoon for a 36-hour visit to India.On the agenda for day 1 of his whirlwind tour was the Sabarmati Ashram, the address to thousands at the Motera Stadium and then a lovely tour of one of the wonders of the world -- The Taj Mahal in Agra.Here are some of the best pictures of Day 1. Full Article
or India, US finalise defence deals worth $3 billion By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:23:55 +0530 The relations between the two countries have never been as good as they are now, Trump said, adding that the countries have made "wonderful deal". Full Article Narendra Modi Trump United States India Rashtrapati Bhavan Ram Nath Kovind Press Information Bureau Mahatma Gandhi Ahmedabad Reuters Al Motera
or PIX: Kovind's banquet for Trumps at Rashtrapati Bhavan By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 23:50:29 +0530 Donald Trump, accompanied by US First Lady Melania Trump, was received by Kovind at the forecourt of majestic Rashtrapati Bhavan along with his wife Savita. Full Article Ram Nath Kovind New India Donald Trump Rashtrapati Bhavan PTI Photo ANI Photo American Dream US Bipin Rawat Venkaiah Naidu Azim Premji Sarbananda Sonowal Gautam Buddha Kotak Mahindra Narendra Modi Presidential Bodyguards
or Coronavirus: Indians from China, Japan brought back By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:36:55 +0530 All the evacuees will undergo a 14-day quarantine at a medical facility. Full Article
or Delhi violence toll up to 42, some signs of normalcy By www.rediff.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 21:16:35 +0530 Nearly 7,000 paramilitary forces have been deployed in the affected areas of the northeast district since Monday. Full Article northeast Delhi PTI Photo Delhi health department IMAGE Arun
or Delhi police deploys large force in Shaheen Bagh By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 12:29:07 +0530 The police deployment has come after a fringe right-wing group, Hindu Sena, gave a call to clear the Shaheen Bagh road on March 1. Full Article
or Students in riot-hit Delhi turn up for board exams By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 22:55:18 +0530 There was also no fresh incident of violence and there is a heavy deployment of security personnel Full Article
or Coronavirus leaves top tourist sites eerily deserted By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:15:30 +0530 More than 86,000 people worldwide have been infected with the novel coronavirus and the global death toll is nearing 3,000.To try to prevent the spread of the virus, local governments have been closing tourist attractions that normally draw large crowds. World-famous destinations such as the Great Wall of China and the Venetian canals resemble ghost towns.As new coronavirus cases are confirmed daily, more closures and cancellations are expected. For the most up-to-date information on the status of an attraction or event, check the institution's or event's main web page. Full Article IMAGE ITALY BEIJING Venice Reuters PARIS SEOUL China Duomo Hakone Jinjya Heiwa-no-Torii JAPAN Shanghai Disney Getty Images Louvre Museum National Museum of Modern Art Milan
or These underwater photographs are just unforgettable! By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 09:48:25 +0530 Underwater Photographer of the Year celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes and rivers.More than 5,500 underwater pictures were entered in 13 categories by underwater photographers from 70 countries around the world.Scroll down to see the winning images. Full Article UPY2020 Jessica Hannah Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico RIB Mok Wai Hoe Frozen Mobile Home Scott Gutsy Tuason west coast of Scotland Greg Lecoeur Colin Garrett Arthur Kingdon Zena Holloway James Lynott Anita Kainrath Rooman Luc Flavia Eberhard
or Fear continues to grip Delhi riot survivors By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:50:59 +0530 Many of those who fled during the violence are still fearful about returning. Full Article
or PHOTOS: World races to contain Coronavirus By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 12:30:28 +0530 When the novel coronavirus outbreak hit China in late December and January, the government sprang into crisis mode. Hard-hit cities like Wuhan, where the outbreak began, went into complete lockdown. Millions worked from home or self-quarantined for weeks on end. New hospitals were built in a matter of days to treat the sheer number of patients. People who broke quarantine rules or lied about their travel history were detained.Soon, the virus spread over the globe, with many countries banning movement of citizens to some ordering sanitisation of public spaces.Take a look. Full Article Reuters Costa Adeje Palace Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife King County Metro Atlantic Vehicle Maintenance Utility Service China Hamad I Loui Wuhan Hubei H10 Benoit Toby Heo Sergio Manuel
or Japanese chef turns vegetables into works of art By www.rediff.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 08:57:39 +0530 Takehiro Kishimoto, 39, has amassed more than 280,000 followers on Instagram for his ability to transform everyday foods into art. Full Article
or Harry-Meghan prepare for royal bow By www.rediff.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 09:39:06 +0530 The evening event was the couple's first joint official appearance since announcing their decision to step down as senior royals, which takes effect on March 31. Full Article Prince Harry Duchess of Sussex Meghan IMAGE Mansion House Paul WPA Victoria Beckham Britain Canada London Duke of Sussex Prince Charles Lewis Hamilton Commonwealth Day International Women
or Coronavirus cases climb to 34; PM holds review meet By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 21:41:56 +0530 Three more positive cases of novel coronavirus have been reported in India. Full Article PTI Photo IMAGE Narendra Modi Vinod Paul India Niti Ayog NSCBI NDMA Iran Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme MEA Ashwini Kumar Choubey Mahabahu River Cruise Bipin Rawat New Delhi S Jaishankar
or Italy locks down 16 mn people to fight coronavirus By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 12:44:38 +0530 The regions serve as the country's economic engine and the move is tantamount to sacrificing the Italian economy in the short term to save it from the ravages of the virus in the long term Full Article IMAGE Italy Reuters Flavio Lo Conte The New York Times Milan Piazza Bra Duomo Giuseppe Alberto Porta Garibaldi Venice Remo Italian China
or IAF brings back 58 Indians from coronavirus-hit Iran By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:36:36 +0530 Mission completed, external affairs minister S Jaishankar tweeted. Full Article Indian Air Force Iran C-17 Anupam Banerjee S Jaishankar Hindon Tehran Ghaziabad India Wuhan
or 12 more coronavirus cases in India, total 58 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 20:26:28 +0530 In Jaipur, the combination of lopinavir and ritonavir, both second-line HIV drugs, was administered was administered on an elderly Italian couple undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at the SMS Hospital. Full Article
or PHOTOS: Indians celebrate Holi amid coronavirus scare By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 21:48:16 +0530 Here are some of the glimpses of the celebrations. Full Article ANI Photo PTI Photo PHOTOS Holi Ravi New Delhi Kunal Mumbai Moradabad Sarrafa Pushkar Lucknow Prayagraj India
or Coronavirus death toll in Italy rises to 631 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 11:49:15 +0530 The whole of Italy, a country of some 60 million people, was placed under quarantine as the government stepped up efforts to tackle the coronavirus outbreak that has infected more than 10,000 people. Full Article
or Extraordinary winners of Sony World Photography Awards By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 08:37:12 +0530 From incredible landscapes to touching portraits to memorable wildlife photography, the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards showcase it all!Scroll down and prepared to be wowed... Full Article Sony World Kazakh Bitlis Via Ferrata De Luca-Innerkofler Young Eagle Hunter Lady Golden Eagle Festival Onguma Private Reserve Kyaw Bo Bo Mongolia Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Bermamyt Plateau Tien Sang Karem Apaza Monkey Forest Abhijeet Kumar Assam India
or Empty spaces amid coronavirus By www.rediff.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 08:41:18 +0530 Cinemas, stadiums, town squares and other public gathering places are devoid of people as the coronavirus spreads to at least 118 countries around the world.As of Thursday, the Johns Hopkins University tracker says 1,26,258 people have contracted the disease and 4,638 have died across the globe. The vast majority of the victims have been in China but the country said on Thursday that it had only 15 new cases.The outbreak also claimed its most high-profile victim so far when Hollywood star Tom Hanks announced he and his wife, Rita Wilson, had tested positive. The couple, who are in Australia where Hanks is making a film about Elvis, said they had felt "a bit tired, like we had colds" before being "found to be positive"Take a look. Full Article
or 2nd coronavirus death; several states under shutdown By www.rediff.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:50:40 +0530 The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said. Full Article Central Reserve Police Force ANI Photo ITBP New Delhi Overseas Citizenship of India IMAGE New York DTC World Health Organisation West Virginia Washington DC Manish Sisodia Indian Embassy Nityanand Rai Wuhan GMT
or Over 230 Indians evacuated from coronavirus-hit Iran By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 10:38:10 +0530 The passengers have been quarantined at the Indian Army Wellness Centre at Jaisalmer. Full Article Indian Army Wellness Centre Iran S Jaishankar Air India IMAGE Jaisalmer ANI Sombit Ghosh Dhamu Gaddam Col Ghosh Air Force Civil Administration Airport
or In times of coronavirus, it's hello Namaste By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:28:33 +0530 In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, more people, including global leaders, are using the Indian greeting of namaste.People around the world are worried that shaking hands, hugging and kissing on the cheek might help spread the virus.In recent days, images of United States President Donald Trump and Britain's Prince Charles opting to use the Indian greeting over a handshake have gone viral.Take a look. Full Article
or Shopping in the times of coronavirus By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:22:40 +0530 Shoppers around the world stood in long lines, waiting to buy essentials like toilet paper, pasta, bottled water, medicine and masks as a worsening coronavirus crisis stoked fears of shortages. Full Article
or From crowds to ghost towns: Before & after COVID By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:08:04 +0530 The world is slowly going into lockdown trying to stop the spread of the dangerous coronavirus disease, leading to cities and famous attractions turning eerily deserted. Many streets, train stations, mass transit systems and restaurants are now eerily empty.You can scarcely avoid seeing images of the emptiness -- the cleared streets and squares of St Petersburg, the missing throngs outside the temples of Kyoto, the abandoned restaurants in most Chinatowns, some of which have had to close.This astonishing moment when the world hit pause on normal life will never be forgotten by those who lived through it.Take a look. Full Article Reuters Dubai Mall Czech Republic Roman Temple of Hercules Paris France Jordan Spain United States Charles Bridge Emmanuel Macron Donald Trump Vittorio Zunino Flavio Lo Cinderella Castle Jon David
or Kashmir reports 1st Covid-19 case; national count 166 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 01:48:25 +0530 The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy.The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8. Full Article PTI Photo IIT Bombay Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai IMAGE Maharashtra IIT-B New Delhi Indian Institute of Technology M Venkaiah Naidu Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital Western Express Highway Renuka Kumar Subhasis Chaudhuri European Union Central Library education department
or How our MPs are dealing with coronavirus threat By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 08:25:48 +0530 Several MPs came to the Upper House wearing masks and demanded curtailment of the ongoing Budget session, which is due to end on April 3, in view of the novel coronavirus scare, but the government seemed unwilling. Full Article Venkaiah Naidu PTI Photo Parliament House Upper House Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra P Chidambaram ANI Photo Derek O Ghulam Nabi Azad Mahesh Chandra Sharma Sukhendu Sekhar Ray Manoj Kumar Jha BJP Rashtriya Janata Dal Jairam Ramesh Ramvichar Netam
or Coronavirus to test Mumbai's resilient spirit By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:57:28 +0530 'Coronavirus is not the only emergency, and it is certainly not the only illness people can suffer from' Full Article Mumbai IMAGE PTI Photo Rediff BrihanMumbai Electric Supply Transport Vidyadhar Date Yogesh Trivedi Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus BMC Mahim Church Sahil Tata Memorial Hospital Ezaz Ahmed Vile Parle Jama Masjid Uddhav Thackeray
or India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:57:10 +0530 Authorities faced double-barrel challenge -- strengthening its check and prevention mechanism, and addressing public panic, leading to hoarding of essential items. Full Article PTI Photo Maharashtra IMAGE India Mumbai Metro Pondicherry Karnataka Chennai Punjab MGR Uttar Pradesh com United Kingdom Rajasthan West Bengal Andhra Pradesh
or Coronavirus cases up to 283; states in battle mode By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:25:05 +0530 Four people have died including one each in Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra. Full Article PTI Photo Maharashtra IMAGE Disaster Response Force India Uttar Pradesh Karnataka Puducherry Kerala Chhattisgarh Punjab West Bengal Odisha Chandigarh Andhra Pradesh Jammu
or Coronavirus cases in US cross 5,000 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 20:50:54 +0530 New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has said that the metropolitan city is the 'epicenter' of the coronavirus crisis in the United States, as government officials announced some of the most stringent measures to slow the spread of the pandemic that has claimed over 200 lives in the country. Full Article New York City United States of America New York State IMAGE Reuters Andrew Cuomo New York Stock Exchange Bill de Blasio Donald Trump COVID19 PAUSE Matilda Eduardo Brooklyn Bridge Lucas Jeenah
or PHOTOS: Places of worship shut doors amid Covid scare By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:38:52 +0530 As the number of COVID-19 cases is witnessing a spike in India, religious places across the country remain closed to encourage social distancing, a key component in preventing the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Full Article
or With 2 more Covid deaths, toll hits 9; total cases 468 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 23:52:04 +0530 The Union health ministry said West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh reported a casualty each on Monday, taking the total number of deaths to nine in the country due to COVID-19. Full Article
or Coronavirus crisis is moving global life online By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:07:45 +0530 Millions of people worldwide are having to embrace life under lockdown -- confined to their own four walls or neighbourhoods for weeks on end as countries battle to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Full Article
or Coronavirus: 32 states, UTs under complete lockdown By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 12:56:42 +0530 Authorities have put almost the entire country under lockdown, banning gathering of people and suspending road, rail and air traffic till March 31. Full Article Maharashtra IMAGE ANI Photo West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh Rajiv Gauba Narendra Modi Punjab Director Generals of Police Reuters Daman Diu Ajay Bhalla Union Home Rupak De Puducherry Bihar Gujarat
or One more Covid death takes toll to 10; cases cross 500 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 19:38:26 +0530 As 32 states and Union Territories imposed complete lockdown till March 31, the Centre asked them to clamp curfew wherever necessary in the wake of people defying lockdown orders. Full Article PTI Photo Himachal Pradesh IMAGE New Delhi West Bengal Karnataka India Puducherry Bihar Maharashtra Chhattisgarh Ladakh Gujarat Punjab Chandigarh Uttar Pradesh
or Workers in Guj begin over 600-km trek home on foot By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:55:07 +0530 The labourers said there was no point in staying back in Gujarat without any income. Full Article
or Lockdown's a nightmare: Workers battle to survive By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 18:00:42 +0530 India has been put in lockdown to halt the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. People have been told to stay indoors, but for many daily-wage earners this is not an option. Full Article MGNREGA New Delhi Getty Images IMAGE Yawar Manoj Barik Panchkula Amarjeet CITU Swami Naidu Uttar Pradesh India Anjani Mishra K Palaniswami Bhupesh Kumar V Narayanasamy Amarinder Singh