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Hero Pilot Smit Machchhar Gets A Royal Visitor

Hero Pilot Smit Machchhar Gets A Royal Visitor

Rediff.com   1 days ago

On Saturday, October 3, Dubai's Crown Prince and UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, who is recuperating in a hospital after he was attacked mid-flight by his co-pilot.

Which Indian City Had More Than 1 Lakh People In The 1700s?

Which Indian City Had More Than 1 Lakh People In The 1700s?

Rediff.com   2 days ago

An urban map of the largest cities in the world, by population, in the early 1700s looked almost empty by today's standards.

Students Groups Protest Against Chief Election Commissioner

Students Groups Protest Against Chief Election Commissioner

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Members of the Students Federation of India and the Democratic Youth Federation of India staged a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on October 2, 2026.

Anthropic's prospectus warns of AI's 'existential risks to humanity'

Anthropic's prospectus warns of AI's 'existential risks to humanity'

Rediff.com   6 days ago

Anthropic has formally warned investors that its technology may pose "existential risks to humanity" in a long-awaited initial public offering prospectus circulated with a small group of partners in recent days.

How Trekkers Were Rescued In Uttarakhand

How Trekkers Were Rescued In Uttarakhand

Rediff.com   6 days ago

On September 28-29, 2026, rescue teams in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, launched helicopter operations to evacuate trekkers stranded at Kalindi Khal and Auden Col due to heavy snowfall.

Chita Andolan Should Shake Us All Up

Chita Andolan Should Shake Us All Up

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2026

Adivasi communities stage symbolic funeral pyre protests against the Ken-Betwa River Link Project in Madhya Pradesh.

Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella Dine With Xi

Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella Dine With Xi

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2026

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a lavish state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at the White House on September 24, 2026. The guest list featured a who's who of American tech and business leaders, including Jensen Huang, Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk, Satya Nadella, Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Jamie Dimon and Jeff Bezos, alongside senior US officials.

What's Sergio Gor Doing At Yudh Abhyas?

What's Sergio Gor Doing At Yudh Abhyas?

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2026

On Thursday, September 24, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor witnessed the India-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 at the Mahajan field firing range in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

Trump Plays A Perfect Host To Xi Jinping

Trump Plays A Perfect Host To Xi Jinping

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2026

On Thursday, September 24, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan were accorded a warm welcome by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House in Washington, DC.

Trump Greets Xi In Style

Trump Greets Xi In Style

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2026

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on September 23, 2026, marking the start of Xi's state visit to Washington. The arrival featured an honour guard review, a flower presentation, the US national anthem, and a warm exchange between the two leaders before Trump and the First Lady returned to the White House.

ECs Disagreed With CEC On SIR

ECs Disagreed With CEC On SIR

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2026

Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi repeatedly recorded that they had not been consulted or informed about decisions taken in the Commission's name, revealed an Indian Express report on Wednesday morning.

Air Marshal Mishra Takes Charge As Ram Temple Trust CEO

Air Marshal Mishra Takes Charge As Ram Temple Trust CEO

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2026

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (retired) has been appointed as the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which oversees the Ram temple in Ayodhya, following a restructuring exercise to enhance administration.

'I Have Nothing Left': Nepal's Flood Survivors

'I Have Nothing Left': Nepal's Flood Survivors

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2026

The aftermath of catastrophic flash floods and mudslides that swept through Nepal's Nuwakot and Dhading districts in September 2026. Survivors in Betrawati, Devighat, Ratamate, Angitar and Galchhi recount narrow escapes and shattered livelihoods, as a damaged school and thousands still missing underscore the scale of a disaster triggered by a glacial collapse.

World's Largest Beer Festival Kicks Off

World's Largest Beer Festival Kicks Off

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2026

Munich's Oktoberfest has opened its 191st edition, drawing millions for 16 days of beer, food, music and Bavarian celebrations.

One Year On, Assam Remembers Zubeen Garg

One Year On, Assam Remembers Zubeen Garg

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2026

Thousands across Assam, including 2,600 students, gathered to commemorate the first death anniversary of cultural icon Zubeen Garg, with his wife Garima Saikia Garg joining tributes and musical performances.

Puja Before Helicopters Are Handed Over

Puja Before Helicopters Are Handed Over

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2026

HAL has handed over a new batch of indigenous aircraft, marking another step in India's domestic aerospace manufacturing programme. The company delivered two LCA Tejas FOC twin-seater trainers to the IAF, completing twin-seater deliveries under the FOC contract.

Iran's Feared Basij Militia On The March

Iran's Feared Basij Militia On The March

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2026

On September 18, 2026, Tehran witnessed a large military march featuring the feared-by-Iranian civilians Basij militia. Female members carried missile mockups and banners while coffins with images of US President Donald John Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were displayed.

Happy 76th, Modi,ji!

Happy 76th, Modi,ji!

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2026

From a milk abhishek and aarti in Patna and Vadnagar to blood donation camps in Delhi, sand art tributes in Puri and Agartala, and havan pujas in Jammu, BJP leaders and others nationwide honoured the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday with prayers, service drives and tributes.

Terrorists Meet Brutal End

Terrorists Meet Brutal End

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2026

On Thursday, September 17, two suspected Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists were killed and a suspect was detained during an anti-terror operation in Jammu's Udhampur district.

The First Lady Boss Of India's Elite Commando Force

The First Lady Boss Of India's Elite Commando Force

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2026

Sanjukta Parashar, an IPS officer with a formidable background in counter-insurgency, has made history by becoming the first woman inspector general of the CRPF's elite CoBRA force.