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Shreyas Iyer era begins as India captain

Shreyas Iyer era begins as India captain

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Perhaps no other cricketer has gone through so much turbulence and transformation between December 3, 2023 and June 6, 2026 as Shreyas Iyer, who took over the reins of India's T20 team from Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday.

Veer Ahlawat Sets Course Record, Shares Lead At Swiss Challenge

Veer Ahlawat Sets Course Record, Shares Lead At Swiss Challenge

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Indian golfer Veer Ahlawat fired a stunning 10-under 61, setting a course record in the second round of the Swiss Challenge, and now shares the lead at 12-under par with Mathew Southgate. Ahlawat's bogey-free round included six consecutive birdies on the back nine, positioning him strongly for the weekend.

Jaiswal replaces injured Kohli for Afghanistan ODIs

Jaiswal replaces injured Kohli for Afghanistan ODIs

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Yashasvi Jaiswal has replaced injured Virat Kohli in India's ODI squad for the Afghanistan series, with selectors hopeful the veteran batter will recover in time for the England tour next month.

Norway Chess: Why beating Carlsen meant so much to Praggnanandhaa

Norway Chess: Why beating Carlsen meant so much to Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com   5 days ago

R Praggnanandhaa described his Norway Chess triumph as the biggest achievement of his career, emphasising that defeating some of the world's strongest players - including the great Magnus Carlsen - made the title particularly memorable.

Mahant Brutally Murdered In Kota Over Trust Dispute

Mahant Brutally Murdered In Kota Over Trust Dispute

Rediff.com   5 days ago

A 35-year-old Mahant of Chandrasel Math in Kota was brutally stabbed to death by unidentified assailants. Police suspect the motive behind the murder is a dispute over the ownership of the Math's trust and the Mahant's position. Religious leaders and family members are refusing to perform last rites until the culprits are apprehended, drawing condemnation from the Leader of Opposition.

How Delhi Customs Foiled Rs 2.1 Crore Hydroponic Weed Smuggling Bid

How Delhi Customs Foiled Rs 2.1 Crore Hydroponic Weed Smuggling Bid

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Customs officials at Delhi's IGI Airport seized over 6 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 2.1 crore, from an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok. The high-potency cannabis was found during baggage screening, leading to a case under the NDPS Act.

Speeding Truck Causes Fatal Accident On Delhi-Dehradun Highway

Speeding Truck Causes Fatal Accident On Delhi-Dehradun Highway

Rediff.com   5 days ago

A speeding truck collided with a motorcycle on the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway in Muzaffarnagar, resulting in the deaths of three persons, including a woman and a child. Police have seized the truck and are searching for the driver who fled the scene, while also working to identify the victims.

Court Reserves Order On Bail Plea For Ex-CM's Gunmen

Court Reserves Order On Bail Plea For Ex-CM's Gunmen

Rediff.com   5 days ago

An Alappuzha court has reserved its order on the anticipatory bail petitions of three gunmen of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who are accused in an assault case involving Youth Congress workers during the Nava Kerala Sadas programme in December 2023. The incident led to the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) by the new UDF government.

PM Modi Hails Praggnanandhaa's Landmark Norway Chess Win

PM Modi Hails Praggnanandhaa's Landmark Norway Chess Win

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has made history by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, a feat that included defeating world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen twice. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him on this significant achievement.

Sooryavanshi shatters Sachin's record: India call-up at just 15

Sooryavanshi shatters Sachin's record: India call-up at just 15

Rediff.com   5 days ago

15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has received his first call-up to the Indian national cricket team for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, following a stellar IPL 2026 season and an impressive U19 World Cup performance.

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Major Cyber Fraud Network

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Major Cyber Fraud Network

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud syndicate, arresting three key operatives involved in siphoning off money through unauthorised banking transactions. The police successfully froze approximately Rs 4 lakh of the Rs 4.82 lakh stolen from a victim's account and recovered numerous debit cards, SIM cards, and mobile phones used in the operation.

Suryakumar dropped! Shreyas Iyer India's new T20 captain

Suryakumar dropped! Shreyas Iyer India's new T20 captain

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Shreyas Iyer has been named India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav signalling a new era for Indian T20I cricket.

India can return to over 7% growth path in FY28: CEA

India can return to over 7% growth path in FY28: CEA

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran stated that India's economy is projected to return to a 7 per cent-plus growth trajectory by 2027-28 (FY28), or sooner if external conditions improve, despite near-term challenges from the West Asia crisis.

Delhi Police Arrest Murder Accused After Exchange Of Fire

Delhi Police Arrest Murder Accused After Exchange Of Fire

Rediff.com   5 days ago

An absconding murder accused, Rihan, was arrested in northeast Delhi's Welcome area after a brief exchange of fire with police. Rihan, who was wanted in a murder case and involved in six other criminal cases, fired at police officers before being shot in the leg and apprehended. A pistol and ammunition were recovered, and Rihan admitted his involvement in the murder due to a dispute.

Two Arrested For Fatal Stabbing In Northwest Delhi

Two Arrested For Fatal Stabbing In Northwest Delhi

Rediff.com   5 days ago

A man was fatally stabbed during a quarrel in northwest Delhi's Shalimar Bagh. Police have arrested two individuals, Saurabh alias Tola and Sachin alias Chiddi, who were attempting to flee. The accused have prior criminal records, and investigations are ongoing to determine the motive.

Mattannur Shuhaib Murder: Court Dismisses Accused's Transfer Plea

Mattannur Shuhaib Murder: Court Dismisses Accused's Transfer Plea

Rediff.com   5 days ago

A court in Kerala dismissed a petition filed by the accused in the Mattannur Shuhaib murder case, seeking to transfer the trial to another court. The Thalassery Additional Sessions Court also rejected a separate plea to stay the trial proceedings in the high-profile 2018 murder case of Youth Congress leader S P Shuhaib.

Airtel Defends Its Priority Postpaid Plans

Airtel Defends Its Priority Postpaid Plans

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Airtel, which upgraded all postpaid customers to priority plans, argued that the service did not throttle or degrade the experience for its prepaid customers, forming the majority of its 368 million customers in the country.

Peddi Removes Janhvi's Sexualized Scenes After Backlash

Peddi Removes Janhvi's Sexualized Scenes After Backlash

Rediff.com   5 days ago

'We have heard the feedback regarding certain scenes in Peddi and have taken it seriously.'

Police Investigate Tragic Deaths Of Father And Son In Delhi

Police Investigate Tragic Deaths Of Father And Son In Delhi

Rediff.com   5 days ago

Police in northeast Delhi's Jyoti Nagar are investigating the deaths of a 54-year-old man, found hanging, and his 13-year-old son, found dead in the same room. Forensic teams have collected evidence, and post-mortem examinations are underway to determine the cause of death.

Did Michael Show The Whole Truth?

Did Michael Show The Whole Truth?

Rediff.com   5 days ago

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has achieved remarkable box office success, grossing over $700 million worldwide, yet it sparks debate over the power of fandom versus the need for a truthful depiction of an artist's controversial life.