f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f PIX: A long wait to get a last glimpse of dear ones By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:52:35 +0530 Still to come to terms with the loss of their loved ones in violence in parts of northeast Delhi, relatives are anxiously waiting outside GTB hospital's mortuary for the postmortem to be conducted before the bodies are handed over to them. Full Article
f 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
f Situation peaceful in riot-hit Delhi By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 12:11:53 +0530 Security personnel have been conducting flag marches and holding regular consultations with locals to assuage their fears. They are also urging residents to not pay attention to rumours on social media and report them to the police. Full Article northeast Delhi IMAGE Reuters Adnan New Delhi
f 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
f 3 killed after 2 cargo trains collide in MP By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 14:52:42 +0530 Thirteen wagons of one of the trains and an engine jumped off the tracks following the collision. Full Article
f Situation peaceful but uneasy calm in riot-hit Delhi By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 21:35:33 +0530 No untoward incident has been reported from the district over the past three days. Full Article IMAGE Shiv Vihar ANI Photo northeast Delhi Amit Sharma Mohammad Yunus Shrivastava Shri Shri Ravi Shankar Sri Sri Ravi Shankar DCP IPS northeast district Maujpur Bhajan Pura Yamuna Vihar Mustafabad
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f Abandoned by their NRI husbands, women fight back By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 19:08:25 +0530 In a pink-walled room of a government office, they spend their days cancelling the passports of runaway husbands. Full Article NRI Sarbjeet Kaur Reena Mehla Baljit Kaur Satwinder Kaur Sibash Kabiraj United States Daler Singh Punjab Ekampreet Canada Jalandhar Gurdaspur Amritpal Kaur Palwinder Kaur Manjit Singh
f 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
f 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
f REWIND: The best images from the week gone by By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 08:20:20 +0530 From the spread of coronavirus to International Women's Day, these 10 images sum up all the big stories from the previous week. Full Article Reuters Marjan Hosini Mountbatten Festival of Music Royal Albert Hall US Hyde Park Joe Biden Prince Harry Lisa Maree St Mark REWIND Britain Meghan Yasamin Italy Elizabeth
f 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
f 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
f 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
f Day after joining BJP, Scindia meets Shah, Rajnath By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:00:04 +0530 Scindia has been named as the BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate from Madhya Pradesh. Full Article Bharatiya Janata Party Jyotiraditya Scindia Amit Shah Rajnath Singh Madhya Pradesh IMAGE New Delhi JP Nadda Rajya Sabha Congress
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f India observes Janta curfew, PM says long battle ahead By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:09:40 +0530 The prime minister thanked the people but said it was the start of a long battle, as he urged them to follow social distancing to stop the chain of transmission of Coronavirus which has infected 360 people and claimed seven lives in India. Full Article Narendra Modi IMAGE Mumbai ANI Confederation of All India Traders Delhi Autorickshaw Sangh Ministry of Health Lav Agarwal Metro Ravi Shankar Prasad Amit Shah Venkaiah Naidu Yogi Adityanath Arvind Kejriwal Janta Curfew Ajay Bhalla Rajasthan
f PIX: Deserted roads across India during Janata curfew By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 02:27:52 +0530 Be it Mumbai, known as the city that never sleeps, Patna or Ahmedabad, life came to a standstill in the country as roads, railway stations and airports wore a deserted look and markets and establishments except those dealing in essential goods and services remained shut during the 14-hour self-imposed curfew that started at 7 am. Full Article
f 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
f Delhi lockdown: Few cars, people on roads By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:58:08 +0530 The Health and Family Welfare department had issued a detailed order on Sunday, notifying the lockdown in the whole of Delhi, stipulating various restrictions. Full Article
f 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
f 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
f Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 01:20:21 +0530 Long queues outside grocery stores, inflated prices, difficulty in getting important items -- these were some of the problems encountered by people in the National Capital Region (NCR). Full Article IMAGE Drug Controller General of India PTI Photo Narendra Modi Ram Vilas Paswan New Delhi Reuters Indian Council of Medical Research Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Anil Baijal Arvind Kejriwal ANI Photo ICMR-constituted National Task Force LPG Mohan Bhagwat Balram Bhargava
f India goes silent on Day 2 of lockdown By www.rediff.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:04:33 +0530 The nation is on Day 2 of the 21-day lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus.People buying essential supplies maintaining social distancing is now become a feature across the country. Full Article
f PHOTOS: Migrant workers walk for days to reach home By www.rediff.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 03:33:09 +0530 Maharashtra Police found over 300 migrant workers holed up inside two container trucks meant for carrying essential commodities from Telangana to Rajasthan. Full Article IMAGE PTI Photo New Delhi Jhansi Reuters Sirohi Hapur Road Ghaziabad Ahmedabad Jalore Maharashtra Police Amal Kumar Uttar Pradesh Gujarat Ashok Kumar Tripathi Adnan
f '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
f Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown on Day 3 By www.rediff.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 20:25:29 +0530 The 21-day coronavirus lockdown in force since Wednesday has triggered a mass exodus of migrant workers across the country since the last few days. Full Article
f SEE: Exodus of workers chokes Delhi-UP border By www.rediff.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:49:07 +0530 At the Ghazipur border, they huddled close together, only some with masks -- aware of the coronavirus threat that had led to an unprecedented 21-day lockdown of the country and taken away their jobs, but helpless to do anything about combating the infection. Full Article PTI Photo Uttar Pradesh Mohammad Riaz IMAGE Ravi Ajay Kumar Dhanraj New Delhi National Capital Region Shiv Kumar Narendra Modi Ram Avtar NH24 northwest Delhi Madhya Pradesh west Delhi
f 275 Indians, evacuated from Iran, reach Jodhpur By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 10:18:01 +0530 Of the 275 passengers, there were 133 women and 142 men, including two infants and four children. Full Article Rohit Kumar Singh Army Wellness Facility Iran Jodhpur
f For migrants, lockdown stress has overtaken Covid fear By www.rediff.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 15:48:01 +0530 'I am jobless and don't have savings to sustain. Better I go home and do farming. If I am lucky, I will survive' Full Article
f 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
f Kejriwal orders FIR against Nizamuddin maulana By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:48:34 +0530 Over 2,000 delegates, including from Indonesia and Malaysia, attended the Tabligh-e-Jamaat congregation in Nizamuddin West from March 1-15, officials said as the south Delhi neighbourhood was virtually sealed following fears that some people may have contracted COVID-19. Full Article West Nizamuddin LNJP Hospital CRPF South Delhi Devesh Srivastava Delhi Police Health Department Yasmin Kidwai PTI Photos Joint Commissioner of Police FIR Abdul Bari Masood Lav Agarwal Arvind Kejriwal Delhi Police-CRPF-medical Southern Range
f 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
f Doctors fight coronavirus with raincoats in Bengal By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:43:51 +0530 They told us to wash raincoat and reuse,a doctor said. Full Article PPE North Bengal Medical College MSVP Thr World Health Organisation WHO Shahriar Alam N95 Siliguri
f 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
f 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
f 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