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The business behind the three-minute water breaks during FIFA World Cup 2026

The business behind the three-minute water breaks during FIFA World Cup 2026

Rediff.com   6 minutes ago

With hot weather due and memories fresh of the scorching 2025 Club World Cup, FIFA has for the first time mandated three-minute hydration breaks in each half for all 104 matches of the World Cup starting this week in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Maharashtra Professor Suspended For Misbehaviour And Financial Irregularities

Maharashtra Professor Suspended For Misbehaviour And Financial Irregularities

Rediff.com   21 minutes ago

A professor at Mahatma Basweshwar College in Latur, Maharashtra, has been suspended following findings by Marathwada University of alleged misbehaviour with women colleagues, administrative negligence, and financial irregularities. Dr Rajkumar Lakhadive faces a departmental inquiry after a preliminary investigation found him prima facie guilty.

Pakistan Army helicopter crashes in PoK, all onboard killed

Pakistan Army helicopter crashes in PoK, all onboard killed

Rediff.com   32 minutes ago

A Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir due to a technical fault, killing all personnel on board. An inquiry has been ordered into the incident, which follows other recent helicopter crashes in the region.

Nora Fatehi drops FIFA World Cup anthem track

Nora Fatehi drops FIFA World Cup anthem track

Rediff.com   38 minutes ago

Canadian singer Nora Fatehi has released her latest international collaboration, "Siir Siir," which is part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 music programme, marking another significant global milestone in her career. The track, featuring Vegedream, blends pop and R&B, celebrating her multicultural journey and expanding her international fan base.

Thane Police Uncover Major Drug Trafficking Ring

Thane Police Uncover Major Drug Trafficking Ring

Rediff.com   42 minutes ago

The Thane City Crime Branch has dismantled a drug trafficking network connected to the Kashmir Valley, arresting three individuals and confiscating charas and tramadol capsules worth over Rs 3.03 crore. The operation is part of a special anti-narcotics drive, with investigations ongoing into the supply chain and financial links.

Suvendu keeps home, power portfolios, Swapan is finance minister

Suvendu keeps home, power portfolios, Swapan is finance minister

Rediff.com   47 minutes ago

Ten days after the expansion of the BJP government's cabinet in West Bengal, key portfolios have been allocated, with senior leader Tapas Roy taking charge of industries and journalist-turned-politician Swapan Dasgupta appointed finance minister.

Unnao Woman Dies Post-Marriage, In-Laws Accused Of Dowry Harassment

Unnao Woman Dies Post-Marriage, In-Laws Accused Of Dowry Harassment

Rediff.com   49 minutes ago

A 20-year-old woman, Chandni, died under suspicious circumstances in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, less than a month after her marriage. Her family has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and murder, claiming they demanded a car despite receiving a motorcycle at the wedding. Police are investigating the matter, questioning the in-laws, and awaiting the post-mortem report.

Domestic Dispute Leads To Attempted Suicide In Bijnor

Domestic Dispute Leads To Attempted Suicide In Bijnor

Rediff.com   51 minutes ago

In Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law allegedly attempted suicide following a prolonged domestic dispute. Both are in serious condition, and police are investigating the incident.

Olympic, Paralympic Medallists Secure Interim Relief In Delhi Govt Job Regularisation Case

Olympic, Paralympic Medallists Secure Interim Relief In Delhi Govt Job Regularisation Case

Rediff.com   53 minutes ago

Olympic silver medallist wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya and Paralympic bronze medallist high jumper Sharad Kumar have obtained interim relief from the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) in their petitions for regularisation of their ad-hoc services with the Delhi government. Both athletes, who resigned from previous stable positions, have been serving in temporary roles within the Directorate of Education for several years without regularisation.

Mizoram Police Seize Opium Fluid, Heroin Worth Rs 2.34 Crore In Anti-Narcotics Operations

Mizoram Police Seize Opium Fluid, Heroin Worth Rs 2.34 Crore In Anti-Narcotics Operations

Rediff.com   59 minutes ago

Mizoram police conducted two successful anti-narcotics operations in Saitual and Champhai districts, seizing opium fluid and heroin with a combined market value of Rs 2.34 crore. Several arrests were made, and cases registered under the NDPS Act.

Sri Lanka Court To Probe Ex-Intelligence Chief's Torture Allegations

Sri Lanka Court To Probe Ex-Intelligence Chief's Torture Allegations

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

A Sri Lankan court has ordered a five-member expert judicial panel to investigate claims of torture made by former state intelligence chief Suresh Sallay, who is currently detained under the anti-terror act and on a hunger strike. Sallay was arrested in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks.

No meat on the menu: Kashi vendors pushed to the outskirts ahead of Sawan month

No meat on the menu: Kashi vendors pushed to the outskirts ahead of Sawan month

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

Varanasi Municipal Corporation's decision to relocate all meat, fish, and poultry shops outside city limits before the holy month of Sawan has ignited a debate among residents, traders, and political leaders, with supporters citing religious sentiments and critics raising concerns about convenience and livelihoods.

Sensex, Nifty close flat; metal, oil & gas shares major drag

Sensex, Nifty close flat; metal, oil & gas shares major drag

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed flat, paring early gains due to renewed hostilities between the US and Iran, which unsettled investor sentiment and led to profit booking in metal, oil & gas, and telecom shares.

Hyderabad To Host Archery Premier League Season 2 In October

Hyderabad To Host Archery Premier League Season 2 In October

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

The second season of the Archery Premier League (APL) will be held in Hyderabad from October 8-18, featuring 48 Indian and international archers across six franchises. The tournament aims to bolster India's Olympic medal prospects in archery.

Scorching US Summer Could Disrupt FIFA World Cup 2026

Scorching US Summer Could Disrupt FIFA World Cup 2026

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

Climate change has increased the likelihood of temperatures high enough to affect player performance at 97 of the 104 tournament matches.

Police File 819-Page Chargesheet In Sulur Child Murder

Police File 819-Page Chargesheet In Sulur Child Murder

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

Police in Coimbatore have filed an 819-page chargesheet against two men, K Karthi and R Mohan, in connection with the abduction, sexual assault, and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Sulur. The investigation was completed in a record 18 days, relying on scientific evidence and eyewitness testimonies, and the prosecution expects an expedited trial.

IIT Bhubaneswar Unveils Portable Device For Rapid Arsenic Detection In Water

IIT Bhubaneswar Unveils Portable Device For Rapid Arsenic Detection In Water

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

IIT Bhubaneswar researchers have developed 'ArsenSafe', a portable, low-cost device for rapid, on-site detection of arsenic in drinking water. This innovation aims to address the critical public health challenge of arsenic contamination in groundwater, offering a solution that doesn't require laboratory infrastructure.

How BJP Celebrated Modi's Milestone

How BJP Celebrated Modi's Milestone

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made history by becoming India's longest continuously serving elected prime minister.

Militant Drone Attack Injures Seven Policemen In Pakistan

Militant Drone Attack Injures Seven Policemen In Pakistan

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

Seven policemen were injured in a drone strike by unidentified militants on their convoy in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The attack occurred during an anti-militant operation, and security forces have launched a search. The government often blames the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan for such incidents.

Militant Drone Attack Injures Seven Policemen In Pakistan

Militant Drone Attack Injures Seven Policemen In Pakistan

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

Seven policemen were injured in a drone strike by unidentified militants on their convoy in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The attack occurred during an anti-militant operation, and security forces have launched a search. The government often blames the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan for such incidents.