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Delhi Businessman, 80, Ends Life Amid Health Struggles

Delhi Businessman, 80, Ends Life Amid Health Struggles

Rediff.com   1 days ago

An 80-year-old man in Delhi died by suicide, reportedly due to health issues and personal loss. Police investigation is underway.

Kerala Elections 2026: Can An 80-Year-Old Marxist Score A Hat-Trick?

Kerala Elections 2026: Can An 80-Year-Old Marxist Score A Hat-Trick?

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Kerala's 2026 assembly election will see a three-cornered contest where religion and communalism have emerged as central themes for the first time, challenging the state's long-celebrated secular fabric.

Kerala CM Vijayan Predicts Stronger Mandate for LDF in Upcoming Elections

Kerala CM Vijayan Predicts Stronger Mandate for LDF in Upcoming Elections

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expresses confidence in the Left Democratic Front's (LDF) prospects in the upcoming Kerala elections, predicting a stronger mandate and criticising the Congress and BJP.

IPL 2026: Ajinkya Rahane Faces Backlash Over Captaincy Calls

IPL 2026: Ajinkya Rahane Faces Backlash Over Captaincy Calls

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Ajinkya Rahane faces criticism for his captaincy decisions and a controversial 'jealousy' remark during IPL 2026, sparking debate among fans and experts.

Cricket Match Argument Turns Deadly: Youth Murdered Over Run Dispute

Cricket Match Argument Turns Deadly: Youth Murdered Over Run Dispute

Rediff.com   1 days ago

A young man was allegedly murdered following an argument over a single run during a cricket match between two local teams in Visakhapatnam. The dispute, initially resolved by the umpire, reignited later, leading to a fatal stabbing.

Cricket Match Argument Turns Deadly: Youth Murdered Over Run Dispute

Cricket Match Argument Turns Deadly: Youth Murdered Over Run Dispute

Rediff.com   1 days ago

A young man was allegedly murdered following an argument over a single run during a cricket match between two local teams in Visakhapatnam. The dispute, initially resolved by the umpire, reignited later, leading to a fatal stabbing.

Sri Lanka Unveils Economic Relief Plan to Counter West Asia Conflict Impact

Sri Lanka Unveils Economic Relief Plan to Counter West Asia Conflict Impact

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced an economic relief package to mitigate the impact of the West Asia conflict, including fuel price reductions and support from India for petrol and diesel supplies.

Banerjee Claims Voter Roll Purge Targets Matua and Minority Communities

Banerjee Claims Voter Roll Purge Targets Matua and Minority Communities

Rediff.com   1 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused authorities of deleting names of people from the Matua and minority communities from voter rolls in the state following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

5 Times When Trump Extended His 'Or Else...' Deadline for Iran

5 Times When Trump Extended His 'Or Else...' Deadline for Iran

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Each time a deadline almost runs out, President Trump hands out a new one.

Rajendra Bharti Appeals Conviction in Bank Fraud Case

Rajendra Bharti Appeals Conviction in Bank Fraud Case

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti has challenged his conviction and three-year jail sentence in a cheating case involving forged bank records. The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the prosecution and scheduled a hearing for April 15.

RBI introduces new business correspondent norms to expand banking access

RBI introduces new business correspondent norms to expand banking access

Rediff.com   1 days ago

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled draft norms for branch authorisation and business correspondents (BCs), introducing a two-tiered classification for BCs and redefining 'banking outlets' to include BC-Banking Outlets (BC-BOs), aiming to expand formal banking presence, particularly in rural areas.

Karan Johar's Day Out With Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway

Karan Johar's Day Out With Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Karan Johar recently had a dream come true, meeting Hollywood legends Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in Tokyo during the international promotions for The Devil Wears Prada 2.

Kerala CM Vijayan Predicts Stronger Mandate for LDF Despite Criticism

Kerala CM Vijayan Predicts Stronger Mandate for LDF Despite Criticism

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed confidence in the Left Democratic Front's (LDF) victory in the upcoming Kerala elections, dismissing allegations of a CPI(M)-BJP understanding and criticising the Congress party's approach.

Dharmendra Pradhan Advocates for 'Mahakal Standard Time'

Dharmendra Pradhan Advocates for 'Mahakal Standard Time'

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan advocates for the establishment of 'Mahakal Standard Time' based on Ujjain's historical significance in time calculation, challenging the dominance of Greenwich Mean Time.

Bizman's son rams luxury car into bike, 22-yr-old hotel employee killed

Bizman's son rams luxury car into bike, 22-yr-old hotel employee killed

Rediff.com   1 days ago

A young hotel employee tragically died in Goa after a high-speed collision involving a Mini Cooper allegedly driven by a businessman's son, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about road safety.

India U-17 Women's Team Gears Up for Asian Cup with Russia Friendlies

India U-17 Women's Team Gears Up for Asian Cup with Russia Friendlies

Rediff.com   1 days ago

The Indian Under-17 women's football team will play three friendly matches against Russia in Sochi from April 11 to 17 as part of their preparations for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup.

Kerala High Court refuses to halt release of film linked to Venjaramoodu murders

Kerala High Court refuses to halt release of film linked to Venjaramoodu murders

Rediff.com   1 days ago

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea to prevent the release of a film allegedly based on the Venjaramoodu mass murder case, citing concerns over media trial and impact on the accused's right to a fair trial.

There's Something Wonderful About Kayadu Lohar

There's Something Wonderful About Kayadu Lohar

Rediff.com   1 days ago

There's something instantly uplifting about Pallichattambi actress Kayadu Lohar.

Iran asks citizens to form 'human chains' around power plants as Trump deadline nears

Iran asks citizens to form 'human chains' around power plants as Trump deadline nears

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Facing escalating threats from the US, Iran is mobilizing its citizens to form 'human chains' around power plants as a defensive measure against potential airstrikes, raising concerns about international law and civilian safety.

Recipe: Vaishali's Stir Fry Veggie One-Pot Meal

Recipe: Vaishali's Stir Fry Veggie One-Pot Meal

Rediff.com   1 days ago

A stir-fry with an adequate range and volume of vegetables, that incorporates a little protein, be it paneer or tofu or something else, is a hearty, carb-free meal by itself, that will keep you full for several hours.