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3 Air India planes damaged by rain, winds at Delhi airport

3 Air India planes damaged by rain, winds at Delhi airport

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Three Air India narrowbody aircraft at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were damaged when ground support equipment, moved by sudden strong winds and rain, collided with them. All three planes were taken out of operation, with two expected to return soon.

Escalating Human-Elephant Conflict Claims Another Life In Kerala

Escalating Human-Elephant Conflict Claims Another Life In Kerala

Rediff.com   2 days ago

A 37-year-old woman was killed and her son injured in a wild elephant attack in Chinnakkanal, Idukki, amidst heavy rain and fog. This incident highlights the escalating human-elephant conflict in Kerala, with five reported deaths in the past two weeks.

Koppal Student Kills Father, Sister; Online Gaming Angle Probed

Koppal Student Kills Father, Sister; Online Gaming Angle Probed

Rediff.com   2 days ago

A Pre-University student in Koppal, Karnataka, allegedly stabbed his father and elder sister to death and critically injured his mother before attempting suicide. Police are investigating the role of excessive online gaming as a potential motive for the tragic incident.

Australia ring changes as Marsh, Head and Sangha miss Bangladesh ODIs

Australia ring changes as Marsh, Head and Sangha miss Bangladesh ODIs

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Australia will be without Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head and Tanveer Sangha for the ODI series against Bangladesh, with Josh Inglis taking over as captain and Todd Murphy, Ollie Peake and Matt Short called up as replacements.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: Display, Cameras And Battery

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: Display, Cameras And Battery

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ handset combines a striking quad-curved AMOLED display, a trio of 50 MP cameras, a 6,500 mAh battery, all wrapped in a stylish design aimed at power users and photography enthusiasts alike.

Poha 12 Ways: Fried, Mashed, Roasted, In Biryani...

Poha 12 Ways: Fried, Mashed, Roasted, In Biryani...

Rediff.com   2 days ago

In our India, from north to South, east to west, poha or flattened/beaten rice, also called avalakki/aval/atukulu, has endless avatars. Bookmark your favourites!

How Delhi Customs Foiled Rs 5.38 Crore Hydroponic Weed Smuggling

How Delhi Customs Foiled Rs 5.38 Crore Hydroponic Weed Smuggling

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Customs officials at Delhi's IGI Airport have seized 15.38 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 5.38 crore, which was concealed inside two geysers carried by passengers arriving from Kuala Lumpur. Two individuals have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the wider drug-smuggling network.

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty slump on global cues

Stock markets today: Sensex, Nifty slump on global cues

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant slump in early trade, mirroring a sharp decline in global equities and a fresh spike in crude oil prices, exacerbated by simmering tensions in West Asia and a global unwinding of the AI-led rally. Track how sensex, Nifty fared on June 8.

Box Office: Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Opens Fair, Peddi Struggles

Box Office: Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Opens Fair, Peddi Struggles

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, secures fair opening weekend at box office; Peddi's Hindi version underperforms.

Why France are favourites to win the World Cup

Why France are favourites to win the World Cup

Rediff.com   2 days ago

With Kylian Mbappe's depth and experience, economists predict France are tipped to edge Spain to lift World Cup.

Eradicating Cockroaches Isn't Easy

Eradicating Cockroaches Isn't Easy

Rediff.com   2 days ago

A wellspring fuelling the CJP tsunami is the high levels of youth unemployment. Millions of youngsters, including extremely over-qualified people, apply in desperation for any job that is advertised. No government has been able to deliver on this front and things may get worse as artificial intelligence enters the workforce, points out Devangshu Datta.

4 Indian-Origin Footballers At World Cup 2026

4 Indian-Origin Footballers At World Cup 2026

Rediff.com   2 days ago

India may not be at FIFA World Cup 2026, but four players with Indian roots will represent their nations on football's biggest stage.

How Kerala Police Foiled An Airport Abduction And Robbery Plot

How Kerala Police Foiled An Airport Abduction And Robbery Plot

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Kerala Police have arrested 13 individuals for allegedly attempting to abduct a passenger arriving from abroad at Karipur airport and rob him of gold and cash. The operation was launched based on a tip-off, leading to the seizure of vehicles and the discovery of a larger conspiracy. Authorities are also investigating the possibility of the passenger carrying smuggled gold.

Sports Minister Backs 11-Year-Old Indian F1 Hopeful

Sports Minister Backs 11-Year-Old Indian F1 Hopeful

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Eleven-year-old Indian racer Atiqa Mir, fresh from her success in Greece, met Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, who pledged full support for her journey to Formula 1. Atiqa, the first Indian supported by F1 Academy, recently swept Round 2.2 of the Champions of the Future Academy championship.

'I call the shots': Trump says Netanyahu has 'no choice' but to accept Iran deal

'I call the shots': Trump says Netanyahu has 'no choice' but to accept Iran deal

Rediff.com   2 days ago

"We're very close. I would say an agreement would be signed on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week. And now this takes place," Trump told Fox News.

Jab We Met Or Rockstar? Which Imtiaz Ali's Film Was Better?

Jab We Met Or Rockstar? Which Imtiaz Ali's Film Was Better?

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Ahead of his new film Main Vaapas Aaunga, we rank all of Imtiaz Ali's romantic dramas from his under-rated debut in Socha Na Tha to his passion project, Amar Singh Chamkila.

Iran, Israel trade strikes for 1st time since truce; raising war fears

Iran, Israel trade strikes for 1st time since truce; raising war fears

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Tensions in West Asia have dramatically escalated as Israel launched targeted military operations against Iran, triggering widespread blasts across strategic cities, following earlier Iranian projectile attacks on Israel.

Why India-China Border Dispute Remains Unresolved

Why India-China Border Dispute Remains Unresolved

Rediff.com   2 days ago

While tensions have eased at several friction points and mechanisms for managing the boundary have been reactivated, underlying differences persist. Disputes over naming practices in Arunachal Pradesh, continued infrastructure development on both sides, and unresolved questions regarding patrolling rights indicate that the structural gap remains, notes Dr Kumar.

Iran's World Cup team arrives in Tijuana amid US tensions

Iran's World Cup team arrives in Tijuana amid US tensions

Rediff.com   2 days ago

For Iran's team, the FIFA World Cup has been marred by fraught politics at home, the war with the US, and tensions over whether they would actually be able to set foot on US soil to play their games.

34 Youth Escape Assam Rehab Centre

34 Youth Escape Assam Rehab Centre

Rediff.com   2 days ago

The youth fled the Live Well De-addiction Centre at Madhupur, a day after videos purportedly showing abuse of inmates at rehabilitation facilities in the district went viral on social media.