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England not World Cup favourites but can dare to dream

England not World Cup favourites but can dare to dream

Rediff.com   8 hours ago

England manager Thomas Tuchel believes they are in good shape heading into the FIFA World Cup and can "dare to dream" about lifting the trophy.

Shamli Court Rejects Bail In Alleged Forced Conversion Case

Shamli Court Rejects Bail In Alleged Forced Conversion Case

Rediff.com   8 hours ago

A court in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, has rejected the bail applications of a woman and her father accused in an alleged forced conversion case. The complaint states that a 30-year-old man was converted to Islam under the pretext of marriage, as part of a conspiracy to seize his property.

Will nightclub incident end Ben Stokes' Test career?

Will nightclub incident end Ben Stokes' Test career?

Rediff.com   8 hours ago

England cricket captain Ben Stokes is reportedly considering his leadership future after being involved in a nightclub incident that has triggered an investigation by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Fast bowler Gus Atkinson is also under investigation following the undisclosed incident after England's Test victory over New Zealand.

Dropping Fertility Rates: Chance For India To Be Pandavas

Dropping Fertility Rates: Chance For India To Be Pandavas

Rediff.com   8 hours ago

The falling Total Fertility Rate offers India a chance to become the Pandavas -- fewer in number, but each citizen genuinely empowered, educated, and capable of contributing to a civilisation worth building, asserts Amberish K Diwanji.

Brazil's Defence A Major Worry Ahead Of FIFA World Cup Opener

Brazil's Defence A Major Worry Ahead Of FIFA World Cup Opener

Rediff.com   8 hours ago

Brazil is facing significant defensive challenges, particularly at right-back, ahead of their World Cup opener against Morocco.

India Is Lucky To Have Both Nehru And Modi

India Is Lucky To Have Both Nehru And Modi

Rediff.com   8 hours ago

If one has to compare the tenures of the two prime ministers one must credit Nehru with laying the foundations on which Modi is building a grand edifice, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Villagers Attack Police Team In Muzaffarnagar Over Local Dispute

Villagers Attack Police Team In Muzaffarnagar Over Local Dispute

Rediff.com   9 hours ago

Two policemen, including an outpost in-charge, were injured when villagers attacked a police team intervening in a clash between two groups in Muzaffarnagar's Joli village. A case has been registered against 20 people, and six have been arrested so far.

Villagers Attack Police Team In Muzaffarnagar Over Local Dispute

Villagers Attack Police Team In Muzaffarnagar Over Local Dispute

Rediff.com   9 hours ago

Two policemen, including an outpost in-charge, were injured when villagers attacked a police team intervening in a clash between two groups in Muzaffarnagar's Joli village. A case has been registered against 20 people, and six have been arrested so far.

Delhi Police Injure Notorious Criminal In Moolchand Shootout

Delhi Police Injure Notorious Criminal In Moolchand Shootout

Rediff.com   9 hours ago

A man identified as Sonu, involved in 17 criminal cases, was injured in an exchange of fire with Delhi Police near Moolchand metro station after he allegedly opened fire on officers attempting to arrest him.

Dalit youth tortured to death over inter-caste affair

Dalit youth tortured to death over inter-caste affair

Rediff.com   15 hours ago

An 18-year-old Dalit youth, Ketan Lal, was allegedly beaten to death and his friend injured by the family of a minor upper-caste girl in Uttarakhand's Pratapnagar block. The incident occurred after the girl called Ketan to her village, leading to their assault. Police have registered a murder case and invoked the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, detaining one accused.

Big twist: Rajya Sabha nomination of Cong's Meenakshi Natarajan rejected

Big twist: Rajya Sabha nomination of Cong's Meenakshi Natarajan rejected

Rediff.com   15 hours ago

A complaint was submitted by BJP candidate Mahesh Kewat, contesting the third Rajya Sabha seat, to the Returning Officer alleging that Natarajan deliberately hid information about a case filed against her in Telangana.

Cong insiders provided info against Meenakshi Natarajan: Vijayvargiya

Cong insiders provided info against Meenakshi Natarajan: Vijayvargiya

Rediff.com   16 hours ago

Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh was rejected due to an incomplete affidavit, failing to disclose a court complaint from Telangana. BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya claimed Congress members from Telangana provided the information, highlighting internal party strife.

CID storms Mamata's residence, Abhishek's office in forgery probe

CID storms Mamata's residence, Abhishek's office in forgery probe

Rediff.com   16 hours ago

A CID team visited the Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s central office in Kolkata as part of an investigation into alleged forged signatures of MLAs. The controversy, which involves a proposal for the Leader of Opposition, has triggered an unprecedented split within the party, with a rebel faction electing its own leader. TMC leaders prevented the CID from entering the premises, citing the absence of national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

After four-year hiatus, Serena Williams marks return with Queen's Club victory

After four-year hiatus, Serena Williams marks return with Queen's Club victory

Rediff.com   16 hours ago

Serena Williams stole the show at Queen's Club on Tuesday as the American icon made her eagerly awaited return to competitive action nearly four years after her last match.

Gurugram Police Cracks Down On Illegal Bangladeshi Residents

Gurugram Police Cracks Down On Illegal Bangladeshi Residents

Rediff.com   16 hours ago

Gurugram police have launched a special verification drive to identify and take legal action against Bangladeshi nationals residing unlawfully in the city. The campaign involves checking documents in various residential and commercial areas, with an appeal for public cooperation.

Search On For Missing Lucknow Woman After Abduction Claim

Search On For Missing Lucknow Woman After Abduction Claim

Rediff.com   17 hours ago

Lucknow police are searching for a 21-year-old woman whose father filed an FIR alleging she was forcibly taken away by an acquaintance. While the father initially mentioned conversion, police clarified that the complaint does not include religious conversion allegations, dismissing social media rumours.

Protests in PoK intensify amid crackdown

Protests in PoK intensify amid crackdown

Rediff.com   17 hours ago

Shops and markets in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir remained closed following a protest call by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), amidst reports of over 20 deaths in recent police action. The JAAC, now outlawed, is demanding subsidised flour and electricity, and the abolition of "refugee seats." Authorities have offered a reward for the arrest of JAAC leaders, while the PoK "Prime Minister" has called for negotiations.

Unnao Priest Murdered At Temple, Police Launch Probe

Unnao Priest Murdered At Temple, Police Launch Probe

Rediff.com   17 hours ago

An elderly priest, Milan Das (60), was allegedly stabbed to death by unidentified assailants at an under-construction temple in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. The incident led to local protests, and police have launched an investigation, forming multiple teams to apprehend the culprits.

Real Madrid confirm head coach Alvaro Arbeloa's exit

Real Madrid confirm head coach Alvaro Arbeloa's exit

Rediff.com   17 hours ago

Real Madrid confirmed that they have parted ways with head coach Alvaro Arbeloa after reaching a mutual agreement, the Spanish club said on Tuesday.

Hathras Double Death: Police Investigate Mutilated Bodies On Tracks

Hathras Double Death: Police Investigate Mutilated Bodies On Tracks

Rediff.com   17 hours ago

The mutilated bodies of a 17-year-old girl and a 25-year-old man were discovered along a railway track in Hathras. Police identified the deceased and are investigating the circumstances, including a missing person complaint filed by the girl's mother.