9 '5 saal phir se Kejriwal': AAP celebrates win By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:52:19 +0530 Carrying blue and white balloons, buntings and giant cut-outs of their leader Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party workers went into celebratory mode at the party headquarters on Tuesday as trends showed the party was set for a massive victory in the Delhi Assembly polls. Grooving to the tunes of the party's campaign song - 'Lage Raho Kejriwal' - and drumbeats, hundreds of AAP workers celebrated at the party office. Full Article Aam Aadmi Party Arvind Kejriwal Raho Kejriwal Delhi Assembly
9 Banksy strikes again with Valentine's Day graffiti By www.rediff.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 09:16:58 +0530 The graffiti shows a young girl in a headscarf, stencilled onto the side of a house in the Barton Hill area of Bristol with black and white paint.She holds a catapult in one hand with the other hand behind her, as though she has just launched a projectile. At the end of the catapult's trajectory is a bright red shape like a blood splatter, made of red plastic leaves and flowers. Full Article Banksy Bristol Somali Community Association Barton Hill Edwin Simons Rebecca Reuters United Kingdom
9 Shaheen Bagh protesters suspend march to HM's house By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 18:03:32 +0530 The protesters said they are awaiting nod from the police which have sought some time. Full Article Shaheen Bagh Amit Shah CAA DCP IMAGE Meena National Register of Citizens National Population Register Javed Khan Kumar Gyanesh SHO New Delhi south-east Delhi
9 '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
9 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
9 Kejriwal swearing-in: 'Baby Mufflerman' wins hearts By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:22:04 +0530 There were many others who came to the swearing-in ceremony dressing like the AAP supremo. Full Article AAP Arvind Kejriwal MLA Raghav Chadha Aavyan Tomar MLA Somnath Bharti Rahul Tomar Mayur Vihar east Delhi
9 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
9 PIX: PM relishes 'litti-chokha' at Delhi's Hunar Haat By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:25:07 +0530 He later had tea served in 'kulhad' with minority affairs minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and paid Rs 40 for two cups. Full Article Narendra Modi PTI Photo New Delhi Hunar Haat Union Cabinet Rajpath India
9 PHOTOS: IAF's Chinook begins operations in Siachen By www.rediff.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:57:56 +0530 The chopper was inducted into service in March last year. Full Article Indian Air Force PHOTOS HADR ANI Ladakh China Siachen Pakistan
9 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
9 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
9 Best moments from Day 2 of Trump's visit By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 01:28:52 +0530 Spectacle turned to substance on Day 2 of United States President Donald Trump's visit as he had talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the nation's capital.After a day of lapping up attention from cheering crowds and taking in India's most famous sites, including the Taj Mahal, Trump lay the groundwork for longer-term deals on trade and other matters.Take a look. Full Article Donald Trump First Lady Melania Trump PTI Photo New Delhi United States Narendra Modi Hyderabad House Reuters Rashtrapati Bhavan Presidential Palace Adnan Hardeep Singh Puri Press Information Bureau Mahatma Gandhi Ivanka Trump India Madhubani
9 Delhi riots: Sonia meets Prez, seeks HM's resignation By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:23:49 +0530 The Congress requested the President to remind the central government of its 'raj dharma', Singh said. Full Article Sonia Gandhi BJP Ram Nath Kovind northeast Delhi Manmohan Singh Congress Amit Shah Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad Delhi High Court Leader of Opposition Ahmed Patel Mallikarjuna Kharge Randeep Surjewala Kumari Selja Delhi Police Rashtrapati Bhavan
9 Greta's climate march brings UK streets to a halt By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 08:57:31 +0530 The Swedish teen activist warned world leaders she will "not be silenced when the world is on fire".She accused politicians of ignoring the climate emergency and "sweeping their mess under the rug. Full Article Greta Thunberg BBC Bristol Youth Strike Time magazine Sky News Leon Peter Reuters Dylan UK
9 'Shah must resign': Oppn targets govt over Delhi riots By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:39:14 +0530 The Congress and other opposition parties have accused the police of bias and inaction in the Delhi violence. Full Article
9 In Delhi's relief camps, despair is all that one feels By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:21:04 +0530 The inmates at the relief camp said the rioters were all locals and not outsiders. They also said they will only return when authorities assure them of safety. Full Article northeast Delhi PTI Photo East Delhi Municipal Corporation Mohammad Izrael Shri Ram Colony Signature Bridge IMAGE Garhi Mendu Manvender Mustafabad Khajuri
9 Rahul in riot-hit areas, says India's being divided By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 23:57:51 +0530 Speaking with reporters, Gandhi said, "This (school) is India's future. Hate and violence has destroyed it. Nobody has benefited from this. Violence and hate are enemies of development." Full Article northeast Delhi Gurjeet Singh Aujla Rahul Gandhi Hibi Eden Abdul Khaleque Kerala House Chand Bagh Congress New Delhi
9 Meet the 'Nari Shaktis' that inspire awe By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 16:33:09 +0530 The winners for the year 2019 are from fields as diverse as agriculture, sports, handicrafts, afforestation and wildlife conservation, armed forces and education. Full Article
9 The women who took over Modi's social media accounts By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 20:16:20 +0530 From conserving water to fighting for the rights of the disabled, the seven women who were given access to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media accounts have made significant contribution in various fields. Full Article IMAGE Veena Devi of Munger Kalavati Devi of Kanpur Foodbank India Sneha Mohandoss Malvika Iyer Vijaya Pawar Kalpana Ramesh Narendra Modi Kashmir Uttar Pradesh Arifa Jaan Mushroom Mahila Banjara Bihar Maharashtra
9 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
9 MP govt crisis: Digvijaya Singh detained in B'luru By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:38:21 +0530 'MLAs said they're captive, (their) phones snatched away, there is police in front of every room. They're being followed 24X7' Full Article Bharatiya Janata Party Congress Digvijaya Singh Madhya Pradesh K Shivakumar Rajya Sabha Bengaluru Rural Jyotiradtya Scindia BJP MLA Arvind Bhadoriya Bheemashankar S Guled Krishna Byre Gowda Digvijay Singh
9 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
9 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
9 'Long live Nirbhaya' chants ring outside Tihar Jail By www.rediff.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:41:44 +0530 Some people distributed sweets after the convicts were hanged. Full Article Nirbhaya Supreme Court Akshay Kumar Singh Yogita Bhayana Vinay Sharma Akash Deep Divya Dhawan Mukesh Singh west Delhi Pawan Gupta South Asia Subhash Nagar Sana
9 UK goes into shutdown to fight against Covid-19 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 15:18:42 +0530 The decision, that would be reviewed on a month-by-month basis, came a day after England registered its biggest jump in death toll of 39 to hit 177. Full Article
9 India to observe 'Janata curfew' on Sunday By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 20:23:57 +0530 Cutting across party lines, chief ministers and others leaders urged the people to follow the self-imposed curfew from 7 am to 9 pm, noting that "social distancing" was key to breaking the chain of infection, as the number of coronavirus cases rose to 283 after 60 new cases were detected on Saturday, the highest so far in a day, and states like Maharashtra, Odisha and Bihar imposed partial lockdown till month end. Full Article PTI Photo Narendra Modi IMAGE Odisha Confederation of All India Traders Mandi House Metro Maharashtra New Delhi Amit Shah BJP MLA Ramvir Singh Bidhuri Goa Filipe Neri Ferrao Kashmir Waqf Board Cathedral Church of Redemption CST Bihar Ravi Shankar Prasad
9 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
9 Shaheen Bagh protesters removed amid COVID-19 outbreak By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 12:26:14 +0530 The women agitators have been on a sit-in at Shaheen Bagh for over three months, protesting the newly amended Citizenship Act . Full Article Delhi Police Shaheen Bagh Meena
9 Showing their balcony spirit: Hope during COVID-19 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 08:37:35 +0530 From dancing to playing musical instruments to exercising... balconies across the world have become the hospot as people continue to quarantine and self-isolate themselves at homes to fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
9 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
9 Sit-ups, squats, beating: How cops tackled 'Covidiots' By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 18:04:29 +0530 From making 'COVIDIOTS' (a term coined for those flouting restrictions) squat on the road and do sit-ups, to making them pose with pamphlets admitting their fault, police officials have pulled out all the stops from their kitty of creativity to drive home the message. Full Article PTI Photo IMAGE Amit Reuters Punjab Ahmedabad Amitabh Kant northeast Delhi Narendra Modi Gujarat Police PunjabPolice Nagin Telangana Sikar Mumbai Ranchi Kolkata
9 Covid India toll rises to 16; total cases 694 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 23:45:09 +0530 The Union health ministry officials also said India was at the second stage as there is still no 'hard evidence' to say that there has been community transmission of the fast-spreading coronavirus, remarks which may provide anxious citizens with much needed assurance and hope. Full Article ANI Photo IMAGE Madhya Pradesh Himachal Pradesh New Delhi Maharashtra West Bengal India Narendra Modi Getty Images Karnataka Puducherry Bihar Gujarat Punjab Chandigarh
9 The good Samaritans during India's lockdown By www.rediff.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 08:13:44 +0530 With a nationwide lockdown in place, it may have become harder than usual for people, especially for the migrant daily wage earners and the homless. The government has assured people that supply of essential items will continue unabated. But while governments across the country are working hard to provide food to people, there are good samaritans who are helping out fellow citizens.From providing food to sanitizers and masks, these people are nothing short of a godsend. Full Article PTI Photo ANI Photo ADG Prem Prakash City Corporation of Panaji Delhi Police Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Siddhivinayak Temple Trust Mumbai Patna Bihar Punjab Kunal Lalbaugcha Raja Sikh Jammu India
9 'Getting food is a major concern than coronavirus' By www.rediff.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 14:55:12 +0530 'All the hotels and restaurants from where I used to eat have been shut. I used to beg but now there is no one to give me alms too' Full Article Rupa PTI Photo Ramesh IMAGE Manvender Ghanshyam Director National Chest Centre United Nations Special Rapporteur New Delhi Nigam Bodh Leilani Farha Uttar Pradesh Gopal States India NCR
9 COVID-19 cases at 724; no community transmission yet By www.rediff.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:56:09 +0530 Concern is growing among healthcare experts who believe that if people do not follow the lockdown or social distancing seriously, the situation can quickly go out of control. Full Article PTI Photo IMAGE R Senthil Himachal Pradesh Gujarat Madhya Pradesh West Bengal Hapur Road Jammu Ghaziabad Karnataka India Bihar Kashmir Maharashtra Chennai
9 Highest one-day jump in Covid cases; count over 900 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:02:43 +0530 Deaths have so far been reported from Maharashtra (5), Gujarat (3), Karnataka (2), Madhya Pradesh (2) and one each from Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Punjab, Delhi, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Full Article ANI Photo IMAGE Jamnu India Himachal Pradesh West Bengal Madhya Pradesh Mumbai Maharashtra Delhi Karnataka Punjab Bihar Kasmir Nadu
9 PHOTOS: Railways' Covid isolation coaches are here By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:25:48 +0530 To make the modified isolation ward, the middle berth was removed, the lower portion of the compartment plugged by plywood and a provision of partition provided from the aisle side for the isolation of the compartment, the railways said. Full Article
9 Chennai cop wears 'corona helmet' to spread awareness By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 14:43:29 +0530 The police personnel, who are serving 24X7 on the streets, said that the helmet was proving to be useful in making people aware. Full Article Rajesh Babu PTI Photo ANI Gowtham Chennai Nadu
9 Jobless, homeless: Migrant workers in time of COVID-19 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:03:49 +0530 Hundreds of migrant workers from Delhi, Haryana and even Punjab reached Anand Vihar, Ghazipur and Ghaziabad's Lal Kuan area after taking arduous treks of many kilometers on foot to take buses to their respective native places Full Article PTI Photo IMAGE Uttar Pradesh Haryana New Delhi Santhosh Manvender Ghaziabad West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee DLF Foundation Bihar Savitri AAP Congress
9 227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 08:21:06 +0530 The government said there was no immediate plan to extend the 21-day lockdown period, which entered its sixth day on Monday, while the Indian Army dismissed as "fake" social media posts about a possible emergency declaration next month. Full Article PTI Photo Maharashtra IMAGE Himachal Pradesh Bihar Gujarat Karnataka APMC Madhya Pradesh West Bengal Sarusajai Sports Complex Navi Mumbai Tamil Nadu East Delhi Puducherry Telangana
9 Cheering for medical heroes fighting COVID-19 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 08:52:48 +0530 Fighting the coronavirus pandemic is hard, in fact it seems impossible. Doctors, nurses, carers and paramedics around the world are facing an unprecedented workload in overstretched health facilities, and with no end in sight. They are working in stressful and frightening work environments, not just because the virus is little understood, but because in most settings they are under-protected, overworked and themselves vulnerable to infection.The risk to doctors, nurses and others on the front lines has become plain: Italy has seen at least 18 doctors with coronavirus die. Spain reported that more than 3,900 health care workers have become infected. In dire times such as these, people are trying their best to show their appreciation to the frontline workers. Here are some images -- from clapping for them to singing for them.. A 'thank you' in any way goes a long way around. Full Article Spain Italy
9 Hunt on for Nizamuddin-linked cases; tally at 1,397 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 22:39:29 +0530 Seeking cooperation from the public to fight the pandemic, the Union health ministry officials said there was no need to panic. They also said not everyone needs to wear masks and that following social distancing is more important to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Full Article PTI Photo IMAGE Uttar Pradesh Tablighi Jamaat Maharashtra Nizamuddin West New Delhi Bihar West Bengal Supreme Court LNJP Hospital RML Hospital ATM Andaman Nicobar Islands Jammu Department of Pharmaceuticals
9 SEE: Animals explore cities during COVID-19 lockdowns By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:02:29 +0530 When humanity's away, the animals will play.With much of the world driven indoors to quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, some species not often seen -- or, at least, rarely in such large numbers, and certainly not against such empty backdrops -- are exploring cities across the globe. We must sadly report that though there have been many circulating on social media, many of these optimistic posts have turned out to be fake -- there were no dolphins in Venice's celebrated canals, or drunken elephants ambling through China's Yunnan province.However, there are some other instances where animals have, in fact, come out to explore city streets. Full Article north Kerala Kozhikode Venice Karnataka China Yunnan Meppayur
9 COVID-19 tally in India crosses 2,500 mark; 76 dead By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 23:32:10 +0530 A home ministry official said while 9,000 Tablighi Jamaat members and their primary contacts have been quarantined till now across the country due to "massive efforts" to check the outbreak, the Centre has written to all states and union territories that "the lockdown measures should be implemented in letter and spirit". Full Article
9 China halts to honour coronavirus victims, 'martyrs' By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 09:48:16 +0530 With flowers pinned to their chests, Xi and other Chinese leaders paid a silent tribute in front of the national flag to the victims of the COVID-19, which is regarded as the worst public health disaster in China's history. Full Article Hubei IMAGE Central China Carlos Garcia Beijing Reuters Thomas Wuhan Xi Jinping Li Wenliang Communist Party Tiananmen Square Southwest China
9 Indians light lamps to unite in fight against COVID-19 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 22:39:28 +0530 Modi had on Friday urged people to turn off lights at their homes for nine minutes at 9pm to display the country's collective resolve and solidarity to defeat the virus. Full Article
9 COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 02:18:24 +0530 The highest number of confirmed cases are from Maharashtra (748), followed by Tamil Nadu at 571 and Delhi with 523 cases.Cases in Telangana have gone up to 321, in Kerala to 314, in Uttar Pradesh to 305, while the number of cases has gone up to 274 in Rajasthan. Full Article New Delhi Getty Images IMAGE India Yawar Maharashtra Nadu
9 'Corona' sweets pop up at Kolkata bakery By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:29:34 +0530 An official of the sweet shop said they have decided to offer one Corona Sandesh for free to each customer visiting the shop to lift the spirits of people. Full Article
9 In Pix: Pandit Ravi Shankar's BEAUTIFUL life! By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 11:22:22 +0530 A walk down memory lane with these amazing flashback pictures of the legendary sitar maestro, Pandit Ravi Shankar, as we celebrate his 100th birth anniversary today. Full Article Anoushka Shankar Ravi Shankar Kamala Chitti Sukanya Shankar Diana Instagram Anouska Delhi
9 4789 COVID-19 cases in India; Maha crosses 1000-mark By www.rediff.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 01:23:59 +0530 Maharashtra has reported the most coronavirus deaths at 45, followed by Gujarat at 12, Madhya Pradesh nine, Telangana and Delhi seven each, Punjab six and Tamil Nadu five fatalities. Full Article Tripura Himachal Pradesh and Haryana Gujarat Maharashtra Punjab Madhya Pradesh West Bengal Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh IMAGE Jammu Karnataka Francis Telangana Puducherry Kashmir