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How India's New Phygital Centre Aims to Transform Rural Life in Madhya Pradesh

How India's New Phygital Centre Aims to Transform Rural Life in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com3 days ago

India has launched its first integrated phygital service centre in Umri village, Madhya Pradesh, aiming to provide online services and boost rural development through digital connectivity and various essential services.

Shiv Sena (UBT) Functionary's Car Attacked in Akola

Shiv Sena (UBT) Functionary's Car Attacked in Akola

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Unidentified individuals allegedly attacked the car of a Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary in Akola, Maharashtra, prompting a police investigation and condemnation from party leaders.

UP couple found buried in field, honor killing suspected

UP couple found buried in field, honor killing suspected

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

A young couple missing for three days were found dead and buried in a field in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, in a suspected case of honor killing. Police have arrested two brothers of the woman and are investigating the possible involvement of a third brother.

BJP, alliance sweep Maha local body polls; money power, says Oppn

BJP, alliance sweep Maha local body polls; money power, says Oppn

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

The opposition Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) conceded defeat in the elections to municipal councils and nagar panchayats, accusing the election commission of 'facilitating' the victory of the ruling Mahayuti alliance.

Election Day In UP's Village of Twins

Election Day In UP's Village of Twins

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Mohammadpur Umri, a small village in Uttar Pradesh near the Indian Air Force's Bamrauli base in Prayagraj, is called a 'village of twins'.

Muslim outfit backs Deoband fatwa against 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Muslim outfit backs Deoband fatwa against 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Jamat-e-Islami Hind on Friday backed the fatwa issued by the Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband against chanting of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai"

The land of the twins

The land of the twins

Rediff.com7 Aug 2003

Umri, a sleepy village near Allahabad, produces the largest number of twins in the world.

Ayodhya: Hindus, Muslims appeal for peace

Ayodhya: Hindus, Muslims appeal for peace

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

As the countdown begins for the Ayodhya title suit verdict, Mohammad Habib of a nondescript village in Jaunpur district is reciting the Ramayan while locals in a village in Maharajganj district have decided to build a temple and mazaar on a small piece of land to send out a message of social harmony.

'Cow smuggler' shot dead by Haryana police in encounter

'Cow smuggler' shot dead by Haryana police in encounter

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

An alleged cow smuggler was shot dead and his accomplice injured in an encounter with Haryana police near Thanesar town in Kurukshetra in the wee hours on Sunday, police said.

Brave journalist who stood against sand mafia kidnapped and burnt alive

Brave journalist who stood against sand mafia kidnapped and burnt alive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Police have already arrested three persons in connection with Kothari's murder.