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Lovlina Borgohain calls for urgent housing for Assam flood victims

Lovlina Borgohain calls for urgent housing for Assam flood victims

Rediff.com   18 hours ago

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain visited flood-affected areas in Golaghat, Assam, expressing deep concern over the severe destruction and urging authorities to prioritise providing housing for the displaced families.

Rishabh Pant seeks Uttarakhand land for home, CM Dhami assures help

Rishabh Pant seeks Uttarakhand land for home, CM Dhami assures help

Rediff.com   19 hours ago

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has appealed to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for assistance in acquiring land to build a home and shift his base from Delhi to his native state. CM Dhami has assured Pant of all possible help, stating that the matter has been referred to concerned officials.

Siddhivinayak donation row: Fadnavis orders probe

Siddhivinayak donation row: Fadnavis orders probe

Rediff.com   19 hours ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a comprehensive probe into alleged donation irregularities at Mumbai's famous Siddhivinayak Temple. The directive follows allegations by MNS chief Raj Thackeray of Rs 18 crore being siphoned off annually, leading to the arrest of nine employees and a demand for independent inquiries. The probe will examine the temple's records from the last five years.

Nagpur teen assault: Sharp weapons, contraceptives seized from accused's home

Nagpur teen assault: Sharp weapons, contraceptives seized from accused's home

Rediff.com   19 hours ago

Nagpur police have seized sharp weapons, a laptop, and contraceptives from the residence of a 19-year-old accused in Thane, who allegedly tortured and sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl. The accused, Nirmay Madhav Pakhare, is currently hospitalised under judicial custody, while police continue to investigate digital evidence.

8 Heroes Of The Quit India Movement

8 Heroes Of The Quit India Movement

Rediff.com   20 hours ago

On August 8, 1942, Mahatma Gandhi gave India a simple but powerful call: 'Do or Die'. What followed was the Quit India Movement, one of the largest mass uprisings against British rule.

Thudakkam Review: Uneven Start For Vismaya Mohanlal

Thudakkam Review: Uneven Start For Vismaya Mohanlal

Rediff.com   20 hours ago

Thudakkam gives Vismaya Mohanlal a physically demanding debut where her fighting skills land the punches, even if her acting doesn't.

'Everybody Wants A Player Like Hardik Pandya'

'Everybody Wants A Player Like Hardik Pandya'

Rediff.com   20 hours ago

'A player like Hardik Pandya is needed in every franchise. He is a proper three dimensional player.'

Parliament Panel Pushes OTT Content Review

Parliament Panel Pushes OTT Content Review

Rediff.com   20 hours ago

The Parliamentary Standing Committee said the proposed comprehensive statutory framework for regulating OTT content should include robust technology-enabled age-verification mechanisms, effective parental controls and suitable penalties for non-compliance.

IPL Stays in Australia's Plans, But Workload Comes First

IPL Stays in Australia's Plans, But Workload Comes First

Rediff.com   20 hours ago

Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald discusses how the Indian Premier League (IPL) can be integrated into the national team's demanding international schedule, emphasising the need for workload management, especially for fast bowlers. He highlights the IPL's benefits for player development while acknowledging the challenges of a packed calendar including major Test series and ICC events.

Will Sheikh Hasina Be Killed If She Returns To Dhaka?

Will Sheikh Hasina Be Killed If She Returns To Dhaka?

Rediff.com   21 hours ago

'They probably imagine any hue and cry in the event Sheikh Hasina is hanged will be shortlived as it happened when Bhutto was hanged in Pakistan in 1979.'

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke seeks cop's removal after confrontation

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke seeks cop's removal after confrontation

Rediff.com   21 hours ago

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke confronted a police sub-inspector assigned to his security detail in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, accusing him of being rude and restricting visitors. Dipke, who has security due to threats, also alleged that state CID personnel were monitoring his residence and reporting via a social media group.

India rejects Israel defence pact reports after Pak-Saudi-Turkiye deal

India rejects Israel defence pact reports after Pak-Saudi-Turkiye deal

Rediff.com   21 hours ago

The ministry of external affairs on Friday dismissed as 'fake news' reports alleging that India had requested Israel to sign a defence pact in response to the newly formed Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Turkey security framework.

Mexico, Argentina back Infantino amid FIFA World Cup rights row

Mexico, Argentina back Infantino amid FIFA World Cup rights row

Rediff.com   21 hours ago

Mexico and Argentina's football associations have publicly backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino, despite a significant backlash over his abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights to the World Cup, with other confederations and national bodies expressing strong opposition.

Dinesh Trivedi's Dhaka Challenge Has Begun

Dinesh Trivedi's Dhaka Challenge Has Begun

Rediff.com   21 hours ago

Dinesh Trivedi's success or failure in this fragile diplomatic equilibrium will have consequences extending well beyond the Indian high commission in Dhaka. It will shape India's eastern strategic environment for years to come.

Maha FDA steps up food safety drive, shuts two IIT Bombay mess facilities

Maha FDA steps up food safety drive, shuts two IIT Bombay mess facilities

Rediff.com   22 hours ago

The Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has issued notices to two mess facilities at IIT Bombay, ordering them to cease operations due to a lack of necessary permissions and registrations. This action is part of an ongoing state-wide food safety enforcement drive, which has also led to the suspension of licenses for several other restaurants and eateries across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai due to hygiene issues and non-compliance.

Andrew Flintoff resigns as England Lions head coach

Andrew Flintoff resigns as England Lions head coach

Rediff.com   22 hours ago

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has resigned from his position as head coach of the England Lions, opting to focus on his coaching commitments with Australia's Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League.

Recipe: Cheese Quesadillas With Pico de Gallo And Salsa

Recipe: Cheese Quesadillas With Pico de Gallo And Salsa

Rediff.com   22 hours ago

Are you a fan of Mexican food? Then this recipe is meant for you.

A Neighbour Like No Other And Her Chole Recipe

A Neighbour Like No Other And Her Chole Recipe

Rediff.com   22 hours ago

My doctor neighbour makes the best Chole -- not too spicy, not too thick, tangy and delicious.

Rashid Khan's picks 6 for 34 to lead Afghanistan to 92-run win over Ireland

Rashid Khan's picks 6 for 34 to lead Afghanistan to 92-run win over Ireland

Rediff.com   22 hours ago

Rashid Khan's exceptional bowling performance, taking 6 wickets for 34 runs, was instrumental in Afghanistan's 92-run victory over Ireland in the second ODI, giving them a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

What made SIAM do a U-turn on E20 fuel within a week?

What made SIAM do a U-turn on E20 fuel within a week?

Rediff.com   22 hours ago

Why the industry's public position changed is difficult to say. What the developments did establish, though, is that ethanol-blended petrol has become one of the country's most politically and commercially sensitive policy issues.