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Villupuram reels under record floods, railway suspends ops

Villupuram district in north Tamil Nadu continued to reel under unprecedented flooding on Monday following extremely heavy rainfall, virtually blocking access to villages and residential colonies......

ASI seeks control of Sambhal mosque post violence, cites heritage status

The Archaeological Survey of India has submitted its response in a court -- which had allowed a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal -- seeking control and management of the Mughal-era mosque......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Tamil Nadu rail mishap: Special train leaves with stranded passengers

Passengers of the Darbhanga Bagmati express that met with an accident at Kavaraipettai near Chennai on Friday night have left for Dharbanga by a special train on Saturday, the southern railway......

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

'We have been threatened. We have felt violated.''Everything is in danger if you don't give safe spaces to women.' IMAGE: Students of Patna Women's College stage a protest demanding justice for......

DIIs pour Rs 4.6 trn in equities during Samvat 2080; highest-ever on record

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have infused a record Rs 4.6 trillion into Indian equities over the course of Samvat 2080, marking the highest net annual investment in any Samvat to date.......

'Kanda Express' to bring 1,600 tonnes of onions to Delhi on Oct 20

In a significant move to control spiralling onion prices ahead of the festive season, the government will transport 1,600 tonnes of buffer stock via railways from Maharashtra to Delhi — the......

Cabinet nods 8 new rail projects worth Rs 24,657 crore

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved eight railway projects with total estimated cost of Rs 24,657 crore, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw......

'Halwa' ceremony over; stage set for Nirmalaji's 7th Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday participated in a traditional 'halwa' ceremony, marking the final stage for preparation of Union Budget 2024-25 to be unveiled on July 23 in Lok......

'We are exploring setting up an aerotropolis'

'We would like to develop Andhra Pradesh into a logistics hub not only for India, but also for South Asia.' IMAGE: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy meets business tycoon Mukesh......

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

IMAGE: A balloon carrying the lit Olympic cauldron flies at Jardin des Tuileries during the opening ceremony. Photograph: Marko Djurica/Reuters The city of Paris transformed into a colossal......

Naples grieves over death of adoptive son Maradona

IMAGE: A woman hangs out on a balcony a sheet reading 'Bye Diego' to mourn the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona, in Naples, Italy November 26, 2020. Photograph: Yara......

Manchester City aren't the only big spenders, says Guardiola

'I'm a good manager but I don't win titles if I don't have good players and good players are expensive, but all the clubs spend a lot of money.' IMAGE: Pep Guardiola took over Manchester City in......

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