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4 Indian students stabbed in Russia, attacker linked to neo-Nazi group

4 Indian students stabbed in Russia, attacker linked to neo-Nazi group

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Four Indian students were among those injured in a stabbing attack at a university in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the Indian Embassy is providing assistance.

Singapore PM removes Indian-origin Pritam Singh as LoP

Singapore PM removes Indian-origin Pritam Singh as LoP

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has removed Indian-origin Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh as Leader of the Opposition (LoP), and asked the opposition party to nominate another Member of Parliament (MP) to fill the position following Singh's conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee.

Indian students recovering after stabbing at Russian university

Indian students recovering after stabbing at Russian university

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Four Indian medical students injured in a stabbing attack at a Russian university are reported to be stable and recovering well. The attacker, a 15-year-old, is also hospitalized.

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, Venues, Past Winners, More

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title. The 10th edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8.

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

20 teams, 8 venues, one trophy: T20 World Cup is here!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in familiar home conditions next month.

Rs 10L Trading Profit: 'How Much Tax Will I Pay?'

Rs 10L Trading Profit: 'How Much Tax Will I Pay?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Patel emphasised that one of the most important features of the bill is the establishment of a dedicated tribunal for resolving disputes, reducing the burden on the judiciary and ensuring quicker justice.

Singapore's ruling party sweeps back to power

Singapore's ruling party sweeps back to power

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Singapore's long-ruling People's Action Party (PAP), led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, has secured a landslide victory in the country's general election. The PAP won 87 of 97 seats, with voters endorsing the party's focus on stability and economic security amidst global uncertainties. Wong expressed gratitude for the strong mandate and vowed to tackle concerns about the cost of living and housing. The results mark a significant win for the PAP, which has been in power since Singapore's independence in 1965.

PIX: For Mumbaikars election day is selfie day!

PIX: For Mumbaikars election day is selfie day!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Mumbai, infamous for its voter apathy, stepped out to exercise its franchise on Wednesday.

'Shoma Sen should have been released in October 2018'

'Shoma Sen should have been released in October 2018'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'Shoma didn't have the luxury of time. She was already suffering from so many ailments.'

'Arre wah!, he kept saying between mouthfuls'

'Arre wah!," he kept saying between mouthfuls'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Chef par excellence Satish Arora recalls his days working as a chef to prime ministers to Chandrima Pal.

'In India, A Child Goes Missing Every 8 Minutes'

'In India, A Child Goes Missing Every 8 Minutes'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'The pandemic had a significant impact on child trafficking.' 'With economic hardships, traffickers exploited the situation to target desperate parents and children.'

'Investing is a loser's game'

'Investing is a loser's game'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'In investing, you have to first make sure you don't make big mistakes.' 'I would advise small investors to be systematic, don't be arbitrary; don't be on either end of the risk spectrum.' 'Don't go from fixed deposit to option trading or crypto trading.'

Karnataka HC framed hijab issue in 4 question/answers

Karnataka HC framed hijab issue in 4 question/answers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The Karnataka high court, which dismissed a batch of petitions by some Muslim girls from Udupi seeking permission to wear the hijab inside classrooms of educational institutions, framed the entire case in the form of four questions and answered them accordingly.

What Today's Millennials Want From Govt

What Today's Millennials Want From Govt

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Tax benefit on WFH expenses, regulatory clarity on cryptos figure high on their wish list.

On court's directive, Shetty appointed observer for one-off Test

On court's directive, Shetty appointed observer for one-off Test

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

On the directive of the Hyderabad High Court, the BCCI, on Tuesday, appointed Ratnakar Shetty as observer for the one-off Test match between India and Bangladesh, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from Thursday.

IPL 2020: Meet Kings XI Punjab

IPL 2020: Meet Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

The Kings XI Punjab IPL record.

How India's trains get their names

How India's trains get their names

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Why is a Katra-Chennai train known as Andaman Express? Since no capitals are involved, why should a Katihar-New Jalpaiguri train be called Capital Express? What about Matysagandha Express, Padmavati Express or Sanghamitra Express?

IPL 2022: All The Numbers You Want

IPL 2022: All The Numbers You Want

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Debutants Gujarat Titans capped a fairytale season by beating inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to win the IPL title in their first season in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Tata Motors, Westport launch natural gas engine for medium CV

Tata Motors, Westport launch natural gas engine for medium CV

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The new engine features the Westport WP580 Engine Management System and is designed to support various configurations.

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Apple Inc's embrace of wireless charging for its new Watch may be a defining moment for a technology that's languished for years amid competing standards and consumer confusion.

Know your IPL Team: Kings XI Punjab

Know your IPL Team: Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Kings XI Punjab and much more.

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Users seem to like the idea too: in a recent survey by technology consultancy IHS, 83 per cent were interested in wireless charging; in China, the figure was 91 per cent.

iPhone 5 does not 'wow', but. . .

iPhone 5 does not 'wow', but. . .

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Apple's screen is still smaller than its main rivals.

Bihar CM's official residence switches to solar energy

Bihar CM's official residence switches to solar energy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

It is now official. Nitish Kumar, chief minister of the power-starved state of Bihar, has decided to go green. The chief minister will use solar energy to power his official residence in Patna, an official on Wednesday said.

2G scam: Text of the special leave petition

2G scam: Text of the special leave petition

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

The instant SLP is against the final order/judgment dated 25.05.2010 of Delhi High Court.

Review: Nokia Lumia 800

Review: Nokia Lumia 800

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

A spiffy OS, shining more so with the Mango update Nokia Lumia 800 seems far superior. Critically, it again boils down to the pricing bit, and we hope Nokia gets it right.

Cochin, India's first airport to operate on solar power

Cochin, India's first airport to operate on solar power

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Kerala chief minister will inaugurate CIAL's green initiative.

What the odd-even scheme achieved

What the odd-even scheme achieved

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Load of particulates and nitrous oxides from cars reduced by about 40%.

RC 200 and RC 390: KTM's spanking new bikes!

RC 200 and RC 390: KTM's spanking new bikes!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Full-faired RC bikes from KTM offered at mouth-watering prices, writes Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com.

10 reasons why we love KTM RC 200 and RC 390

10 reasons why we love KTM RC 200 and RC 390

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

What makes these two KTMs stand apart from their rivals? We list 10 cool features of the RC 200 and RC 390

India gets its first solar-powered train

India gets its first solar-powered train

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The solar rooftop system will generate 7,200 kilowatts per system per year, and it will be used for powering internal lights, fans, and other electrical systems of the coach.

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

As India kicks off its run in the World Test Championships on Thursday, Rajneesh Gupta tells you all you need to know about the India-West Indies on-field rivalry.

Move over millennials! The Gen Zers are here

Move over millennials! The Gen Zers are here

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

They'll be increasingly define everything from products to politics of this country.

PM Modi launches Rs 16,000 crore power scheme for all

PM Modi launches Rs 16,000 crore power scheme for all

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Under the scheme, the government proposes to provide electricity to all households by December 2018, ahead of the earlier target of March, 2019.

The Tigers are on the prowl!

The Tigers are on the prowl!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The iconic British bike maker, Triumph Motorcycle, has unveiled two new variants of its adventure machine, Tiger 800, at the 2015 India Bike Week. The company has introduced Tiger 800 XRx and XCx for the Indian market, which will be available in India soon. A look at their features

India's worst Test defeats under Virat Kohli

India's worst Test defeats under Virat Kohli

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

When India lost the Wellington Test by 10 wickets, was it the worst defeat for Virat Kohli's team? Rajneesh Gupta has the answers.

SC to examine constitutional validity of polygamy among Muslims

SC to examine constitutional validity of polygamy among Muslims

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The top court issued notices to Union ministries of law and justice and minority affairs as well as the National Commission of Women after taking note of the plea of Delhi-based woman Nafisa Khan challenging the practice of polygamy and 'nikah halala', and said that the matter will be taken up a five-judge Constitution bench.

All you need to know about IPL 10!

All you need to know about IPL 10!

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Rajneesh Gupta surveys IPL 10 so far...