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Police, AAP workers clash at farmers' rally in Guj; 3 cops hurt

Police, AAP workers clash at farmers' rally in Guj; 3 cops hurt

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Aam Aadmi Party's farmers' rally in Botad district, Gujarat, turned violent as stones were hurled at police, prompting the use of tear gas. Several injuries and detentions reported.

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Sack Gambhir before he damages any more careers, if you must. But it cannot stop there. The project ahead must be bigger, more ambitious, and far more urgent: Rebuilding the spine of Indian cricket from the grassroots up, and giving the Test team the seriousness it deserves. Only then will Indian cricket stop lurching from one crisis to another and begin, once again, to imagine greatness, suggests Prem Panicker.

Delhi chokes under post-Diwali haze as AAP, BJP trade blame

Delhi chokes under post-Diwali haze as AAP, BJP trade blame

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' levels, sparking a blame game between AAP and BJP over the causes and responsibility for the pollution.

Bihar Dy CM alleges RJD attack on convoy; EC directs DGP to act

Bihar Dy CM alleges RJD attack on convoy; EC directs DGP to act

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Reacting to the alleged incident, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar directed the DGP to take "immediate action".

9 killed, 20 injured in car blast near Red Fort

9 killed, 20 injured in car blast near Red Fort

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The police sounded a high alert in Delhi. Seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot with police cordoning off the area, the Delhi Fire Services said.

Facing fire, VK Singh does damage control

Facing fire, VK Singh does damage control

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Facing fire over his remarks that ministers in Jammu and Kashmir were given money by the Army, former Army chief Gen V K Singh today sought to do damage control by saying it was not a bribe but the Centre expressed its willingness to order a probe.

Pakistan lost 100 soldiers, 12 jets during Operation Sindoor: DGMO

Pakistan lost 100 soldiers, 12 jets during Operation Sindoor: DGMO

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Indian Army's Director General Military Operations Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai claims Pakistan lost over 100 military personnel along the Line of Control during Operation Sindoor and at least 12 aircraft during the conflict in May.

Porsche racing BMW crashes on Mumbai highway, driver injured

Porsche racing BMW crashes on Mumbai highway, driver injured

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The driver of the car sustained serious injuries in the accident while no casualties have been reported yet.

Pakistan creates new post of Chief of Defence Forces

Pakistan creates new post of Chief of Defence Forces

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Pakistan on Saturday brought in a Constitutional amendment to create a new post of chief of defence forces to ensure greater coordination and unified command among the three services.

How I Almost Lost My WhatsApp To A Scam

How I Almost Lost My WhatsApp To A Scam

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

What looked like a delivery update quickly turned into a WhatsApp hijack, Rishika Shah discovered to her horror.

Bus, metres away from AI plane, catches fire at Delhi airport

Bus, metres away from AI plane, catches fire at Delhi airport

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The incident was reported at 1 pm to the IGI Airport Police Station, following which fire tenders, local police, and personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) rushed to the spot, the official said.

Will Trump Pull The Plug On Russian Oil Sanctions?

Will Trump Pull The Plug On Russian Oil Sanctions?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Whether Trump will actually press ahead with the oil sanctions remains unclear, since keeping Russian oil out of the world market risks high oil prices which could boomerang on the US economy and be damaging politically for Trump, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Delhi sees spike in eye injuries due to carbide guns during Diwali

Delhi sees spike in eye injuries due to carbide guns during Diwali

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

AIIMS-Delhi reports a rise in eye injuries caused by carbide guns during Diwali, prompting calls for a ban on these dangerous chemical firecrackers. Doctors report severe chemical burn-like injuries and highlight the need for stricter regulations and awareness.

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Asia Cup: Champions With No Trophy...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 had been simmering with tension from the very first India-Pakistan encounter, and by the time the final arrived, the animosity had reached boiling point.

HC warns Vijay's TVK over rallies, asks govt to frame rules

HC warns Vijay's TVK over rallies, asks govt to frame rules

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Madras high court has issued a strong warning to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, over alleged damage to public property during recent political rallies and asked the Tamil Nadu government to establish uniform, legally sound rules for holding large public meetings.

Ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, detonators used in Red Fort blast

Ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, detonators used in Red Fort blast

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

According to sources, a man named Tariq from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, who has been arrested, is said to have given the Hyundai i20 car to Umar Mohammad.

Baloch rebels claim total control of Surab city, target govt installations

Baloch rebels claim total control of Surab city, target govt installations

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

BLA fighters reportedly took positions across the city, seizing control of the Levies and police stations, the deputy commissioner's office, a government guest house, and local bank branches.

Massive fire breaks out at ED's Mumbai office; files feared damaged

Massive fire breaks out at ED's Mumbai office; files feared damaged

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

A major fire broke out at the Enforcement Directorate's office building in south Mumbai in the early hours of Sunday. The fire started on the fourth floor of the five-storey building and raged for hours before being brought under control. Authorities believe a short circuit caused the fire, resulting in damage to furniture, cupboards, and electric installations. While there were no casualties, several documents and equipment inside the office are feared to have been damaged.

Damage control: Akhilesh starts a call centre for public grievances

Damage control: Akhilesh starts a call centre for public grievances

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Besieged by accusations of failing to provide good governance in the state, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has suddenly risen to the occasion and started a government call centre to attend to public grievances.

Violent mob attacks convoy carrying accused in Zubeen death case

Violent mob attacks convoy carrying accused in Zubeen death case

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

An agitated mob attacked a convoy carrying the accused in cultural icon Zubeen Garg's death case in Assam, leading to violence, property damage, and internet shutdowns.

Cancer Fear Vs Facts: What To Know

Cancer Fear Vs Facts: What To Know

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'If a parent was diagnosed at 50, the child should start screenings 5 to 10 years earlier (around 35 to 40).' 'Awareness of family history and age of onset helps catch the disease early.'

Sameer Wankhede moves court over 'Ba***ds...' portrayal

Sameer Wankhede moves court over 'Ba***ds...' portrayal

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Former Mumbai zonal director at Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation suit before the Delhi high court against Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt Ltd, the production house owned by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and his wife, Gauri Khan.

Modi's post on Dhankhar's exit has revealed...: Cong

Modi's post on Dhankhar's exit has revealed...: Cong

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Dhankhar resigned from his post on Monday evening, citing medical reasons. He sent his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu and said he was stepping down with immediate effect.

Bus fire: 'Doors were locked, many passengers couldn't escape'

Bus fire: 'Doors were locked, many passengers couldn't escape'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

An eyewitness of the incident said that around 20 people managed to get out of the bus as it caught fire, but others were unable to escape.

'Cataclysmic devastation' if... : Pak army warns India

'Cataclysmic devastation' if... : Pak army warns India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

The Pakistan Army has criticized recent remarks by Indian military officers and political leaders, warning that a future conflict between the two countries could lead to "cataclysmic devastation." The statement follows comments from Indian officials regarding India's ability to cross borders and the potential for military action against Pakistan.

World must learn from India on ending wars swiftly: IAF chief

World must learn from India on ending wars swiftly: IAF chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh emphasizes the importance of clear objectives and timely conflict termination, citing Operation Sindoor as an example for the world to follow.

Ranji Trophy: Young Kushagra dazzles with double ton

Ranji Trophy: Young Kushagra dazzles with double ton

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Jharkhand''s Kumar Kushagra slams double-ton against Baroda in Ranji Trophy

Why Millions Of Women Are Fighting Their Bodies

Why Millions Of Women Are Fighting Their Bodies

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Nearly 70% of autoimmune disease patients in India are women. Doctors have observed that autoimmune diseases are far more common among women, especially between the ages of 20 and 50, when hormonal and lifestyle factors are most active.

Thane court acquits all 17 accused in 2015 rioting case

Thane court acquits all 17 accused in 2015 rioting case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

A Thane court acquitted 17 individuals accused of rioting in 2015, citing insufficient evidence, failure of identification, and investigative lapses. The prosecution's case relied heavily on police testimonies and video recordings deemed inadmissible.

Jaipur hospital fire: Sacked official claims he warned authorities

Jaipur hospital fire: Sacked official claims he warned authorities

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Following a devastating fire at a Jaipur hospital that killed six, an official claims he warned authorities about safety issues prior to the incident, but no action was taken. Relatives allege negligence and abandonment by hospital staff during the fire.

Train attacked in Pak again; 2nd blast in 10 hrs leaves dozen injured

Train attacked in Pak again; 2nd blast in 10 hrs leaves dozen injured

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Quetta-bound Jaffar Express was targeted in the Spizend area of Mastung on Tuesday, latest in a series of attacks that have targetted this train since March this year.

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Sandwiched between a Hero MotoCorp showroom and a shop that hires out cooking utensils is a small, dingy building that's been locked up. The non-descript two-room building is a manufacturing unit of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the pharma company made its Coldriff cough syrup that has allegedly killed 25 children in Madhya Pradesh.

Chappell on damage-control mission

Chappell on damage-control mission

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Greg Chappell hopes there is a turnaround in the team's fortunes sooner than later.

Speeding Lamborghini crashes on Mumbai coastal road

Speeding Lamborghini crashes on Mumbai coastal road

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The 52-year-old driver, Atish Shah, lost control of the wheels, and as a result, the car skidded on the road and rammed into the divider, he said.

Downpour triggers 35 landslides in Darjeeling, 23 killed

Downpour triggers 35 landslides in Darjeeling, 23 killed

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

At least 23 people, including children, were killed as relentless rain triggered one of the worst landslides in a decade in Darjeeling hills and adjoining areas on Sunday, sweeping away homes, cutting off roads, isolating villages, and leaving hundreds of stranded tourists amid widespread devastation, officials said.

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Deepak Hooda smashed a brilliant double hundred to put Rajasthan in control as they took a massive lead against Mumbai on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.

Harmanpreet blames shoddy lower-order batting for loss

Harmanpreet blames shoddy lower-order batting for loss

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur rued a stunning lower-order collapse as world champions Australia chased down a record 331 to seal a three-wicket win in the Women's World Cup, Visakhapatnam, on Sunday.

Women's World Cup: England stun India to reach semis

Women's World Cup: England stun India to reach semis

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

England edged India by just four runs in a nerve-wracking finish to storm into the Women's World Cup semi-finals on Sunday night in Indore.

'Pakistan should never play against India'

'Pakistan should never play against India'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board to take a firm stand against India's refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi.

Omar Abdullah offers help to rebuild houses damaged in Pak shelling

Omar Abdullah offers help to rebuild houses damaged in Pak shelling

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Abdullah, who visited the shelling-affected areas of Uri, including Salamabad, Lagama, Bandi and Gingal in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, also said that he would take up the demand for building individual bunkers in these areas with the Centre.