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Why has the Boxing Federation suspended its secretary?

Why has the Boxing Federation suspended its secretary?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh has suspended secretary general Pramod Kumar with immediate effect. The suspension is pending an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities, non-cooperation with investigations, and misuse of authority. Allegations include unauthorised work orders for broadcasting and failure to cooperate with inquiries into championship cancellations.

Protests Force Delhi Half Marathon Route Change

Protests Force Delhi Half Marathon Route Change

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon has announced a revised route for this year's edition, scheduled for Sunday. The change is due to ongoing protests near Rail Bhawan, Sansad Marg, and Patel Chowk, which were part of the traditional course. Organisers have communicated the new route to participants, while elite race timings and other run categories remain largely unaffected.

Haryana Police Officer Caught Red-Handed In Bribery Case

Haryana Police Officer Caught Red-Handed In Bribery Case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Haryana's Nuh district was arrested on Monday by the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. The ASI, identified as Ashok, had reportedly demanded the money to remove a complainant and his wife's names from an ongoing case.

Mercedes Benz could have sold more cars in India if only...

Mercedes Benz could have sold more cars in India if only...

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Mercedes-Benz India's Managing Director & CEO Santosh Iyer stated that demand continues to outstrip supply, particularly for the CLA electric vehicle, with over 1,000 orders and deliveries extending to March-April 2027. The company could have sold an additional 1,000 vehicles if supply had been adequate.

Amit Shah meets Punjab drug victims' families, seeks CBI probe into deaths

Amit Shah meets Punjab drug victims' families, seeks CBI probe into deaths

Rediff.com7 days ago

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday met the families of individuals who lost their lives due to drug-related issues in Punjab, saying he had never felt so deeply saddened in life as he did while meeting them and also called out the AAP government for failing to curb the menace.

Entry-level Sedans Gain Traction While Midsized Models Continue To Struggle

Entry-level Sedans Gain Traction While Midsized Models Continue To Struggle

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

India's sedan market is experiencing a notable divergence: affordable entry-level sedans are gaining market share, while midsize sedans are seeing a significant decline as buyers increasingly opt for SUVs in higher price brackets.

Auto Dealers Gear Up For Robust Oct As Festival Season Bookings Rise

Auto Dealers Gear Up For Robust Oct As Festival Season Bookings Rise

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Automobile dealers in India are reporting healthy bookings ahead of Navratri and Dussehra, with the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) indicating strong confidence in a pickup in deliveries from mid-October, despite a high base from last year's GST-led surge.

New Handheld Device Simplifies Script Translation

New Handheld Device Simplifies Script Translation

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Six professors from Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University (SRTMU) in Nanded have secured a patent for a 'Handheld Script Translation Device'. This innovation aims to overcome language barriers caused by different writing systems, allowing users to understand scripts they are unfamiliar with, even if they know the language. The device is expected to particularly benefit Marathi readers and researchers by making historical and cultural texts more accessible.

Can Banks Recover Deceased Person's Loan From Surviving Spouse?

Can Banks Recover Deceased Person's Loan From Surviving Spouse?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Marriage alone does not make a spouse liable for debt. The extent of liability depends on whether the spouse signed as a co-borrower or guarantor, or inherited assets.

'F1 Must Return To India': Mika Hakkinen

'F1 Must Return To India': Mika Hakkinen

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Legendary Formula One driver and two-time world champion Mika Hakkinen advocates for the sport's return to India, citing its massive fan base and business opportunities.

'70% Of Bollywood Stars Have Paid Extortion Money To Bishnoi'

'70% Of Bollywood Stars Have Paid Extortion Money To Bishnoi'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

'The remaining 30% are scared they will be shot at and they too will shell out the money soon.'

Key Accused In Zubeen Garg Death Case Gets Bail

Key Accused In Zubeen Garg Death Case Gets Bail

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

The Gauhati High Court has granted bail to suspended Assam Police DSP Sandipon Garg, an accused in the mysterious death case of singer Zubeen Garg. Garg, charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder, is expected to be released after the Durga Puja holidays. This follows earlier bail grants to other accused in the high-profile case, even as investigations continue despite conflicting findings from Singaporean authorities.

Why was Tiger Shroff targeted? Salman Khan link emerges in audio clip

Why was Tiger Shroff targeted? Salman Khan link emerges in audio clip

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Three individuals were arrested in Kota for allegedly firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. The incident, which injured Shroff's driver and a bystander, is being investigated for links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which purportedly claimed responsibility due to Shroff's alleged association with Salman Khan. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the arrests and vowed strict action.

'Abhijeet Dipke, Cockroach Janata Party funded by US donors'

'Abhijeet Dipke, Cockroach Janata Party funded by US donors'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

American singer Mary Millben has ignited a political debate by calling on 'young patriots' in India to protest the Cockroach Janata Party..

Drinking Lemon Water On An Empty Stomach Will Not Burn Belly Fat

Drinking Lemon Water On An Empty Stomach Will Not Burn Belly Fat

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Clinical nutritionist Amreen Sheikh explains why sipping lemon water may provide hydration and reduce bloating, but may not help burn belly fat.

Series of flash protests rock Connaught Place as CJP turns up heat on CEC

Series of flash protests rock Connaught Place as CJP turns up heat on CEC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Hundreds of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters and student activists held flash protests across Connaught Place, Palika Bazaar, and Mandi House on Friday, calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstrations, which included slogans, placards, and participation from student bodies and Left leaders, led to significant police deployment, disruption of commercial activity, and the detention of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke. Police had denied permission for the planned 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march, citing prohibitory orders.

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, undergoes surgery

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, undergoes surgery

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Pope Leo XIV has successfully undergone thoracic surgery at Gemelli Hospital to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, following a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The operation was without complications, and the Pope is recovering well, having returned to his room and requested dinner.

Top Indian Athletes Join IOA Electoral College For Athletes Commission Polls

Top Indian Athletes Join IOA Electoral College For Athletes Commission Polls

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Top Indian athletes like PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu, Neeru Dhanda, and Harmanpreet Singh have been nominated by their respective National Sports Federations to the electoral college for the Indian Olympic Association's Athletes Commission polls on November 3. The article details the nomination process, eligibility criteria, and the composition of the new Athletes Commission, noting the absence of some federations and the exclusion of outgoing members like Mary Kom.

Electric PV Sales Nearly Double In September; E-Two-Wheeler Sales Rise 89%

Electric PV Sales Nearly Double In September; E-Two-Wheeler Sales Rise 89%

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

September marked India's highest-ever monthly EV retail volume. More than one in nine two-wheelers retailed in September was electric.

How India And China Nearly Avoided 1962 War

How India And China Nearly Avoided 1962 War

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

The conversations on July 22 and 23, 1962, meetings in Geneva between V K Krishna Menon, India's defence minister at the time, and Chinese vice premier Chen Yi are important because, had they been followed up, the subsequent border war may perhaps have been avoided, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Eugenio Chacarra Dominates DP World India Championship

Eugenio Chacarra Dominates DP World India Championship

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Spanish golfer Eugenio Chacarra won the DP World India Championship by two shots at the Delhi Golf Club, marking his third DP World Tour title of the season and moving him to the top of the Race to Dubai rankings. Anirban Lahiri was the best Indian finisher at tied 23rd, attributing his performance to a lack of competitive golf. Yuvraj Sandhu finished tied 34th, reflecting on his maturing season.

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 suspects caught on train in 15-minute Kota op

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 suspects caught on train in 15-minute Kota op

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Three suspects have been detained in Kota, Rajasthan, in connection with the recent firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, as police investigate the alleged involvement of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Kishtwar Minor Rape Case: Chargesheet Filed Against 15 For Conspiracy

Kishtwar Minor Rape Case: Chargesheet Filed Against 15 For Conspiracy

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against 15 individuals in the Kishtwar minor's rape and death case. The chargesheet alleges a criminal conspiracy to conceal the sexual assault, intimidate the victim's family, and illegally terminate her advanced pregnancy. The 15-year-old tribal girl died on August 20 following an alleged abortion attempt after being repeatedly sexually assaulted by a teacher, resulting in pregnancy. Accused include the main perpetrator, health workers, and community elders involved in the cover-up and pressure tactics.

Mini Car Sales Surge 86% as India's Auto Market Rebounds

Mini Car Sales Surge 86% as India's Auto Market Rebounds

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

India's entry-level passenger vehicle market is experiencing a significant recovery, with mini car wholesales surging 86.3 per cent year-on-year in the first half of FY27, driven by improved affordability and stronger overall demand.

Ravi Shastri Mourns Jeffrey Archer

Ravi Shastri Mourns Jeffrey Archer

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Ravi Shastri received a signed copy of Jeffrey Archer's final novel days before the author's death.

Should My Friend Pay His Girlfriend's Bills?

Should My Friend Pay His Girlfriend's Bills?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

There should be an open discussion about finances in a relationship, suggests rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, a dating coach and CEO of online dating website Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.

Ranji Trophy: Gharami, Porel centuries put Bengal in command against Delhi

Ranji Trophy: Gharami, Porel centuries put Bengal in command against Delhi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Sudip Kumar Gharami (122 not out) and Abhishek Porel (114 not out) struck unbeaten centuries, forging a 199-run partnership to put Bengal in a commanding position against Delhi in their Ranji Trophy Group C match.

India's Ayush Sector Looks Beyond Primary Care

India's Ayush Sector Looks Beyond Primary Care

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Dedicated Ayush dispensaries increased from 26,130 in 2013-2014 to 37,804 in 2024-2025, while hospitals rose much more slowly, from 3,605 to 3,885.

India Face Batting Questions As Bhuvi Boosts Bowling Options In Series Decider

India Face Batting Questions As Bhuvi Boosts Bowling Options In Series Decider

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

India may turn to Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav for the series-deciding T20I against West Indies as they look to strengthen their bowling attack.

Mumbai Developer, Wife Face Trial For Rs 28 Crore Homebuyer Cheating Case

Mumbai Developer, Wife Face Trial For Rs 28 Crore Homebuyer Cheating Case

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

A special MPID court in Mumbai has framed charges against developer Vijay Machhindar, his wife, and their company Ornate Spaces Pvt Ltd for allegedly cheating homebuyers and investors of Rs 28 crore. The charges relate to failing to deliver flats in an Oshiwara residential project and not returning the invested money, leading to a trial under IPC, MPID, and MOFA provisions.

'CHEATS' chants, 114 balloons: Man City face Anfield fury

'CHEATS' chants, 114 balloons: Man City face Anfield fury

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Liverpool fans staged a vocal protest against Manchester City at Anfield following the verdict of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules. Supporters displayed banners, chanted, and booed, while police were on alert for potential bus targeting, though City's team took an alternate route.

Unscramble The Tu Hai Meri Kiran Jigsaw Puzzle

Unscramble The Tu Hai Meri Kiran Jigsaw Puzzle

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Here's a fun way to test your memory!

Champions League: PSG down Man City, Real Madrid edge past Roma

Champions League: PSG down Man City, Real Madrid edge past Roma

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Paris St Germain defeated Manchester City 4-2 in a thrilling Champions League encounter, with a dominant first-half performance. The match took place amidst scrutiny over City's financial breaches. Erling Haaland set a new record as the fastest player to reach 60 Champions League goals. Other notable results included Liverpool's 6-3 win over LASK, Aston Villa's 6-0 victory against Fenerbahce, and Real Madrid's dramatic 4-3 comeback against AS Roma.

Missed Filing Income Tax Return? Read This

Missed Filing Income Tax Return? Read This

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

A delayed ITR could prompt greater scrutiny, document requests or processing delays.

Breaking Bad Actor RJ Mitte Dies At 34

Breaking Bad Actor RJ Mitte Dies At 34

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

RJ Mitte, the beloved Breaking Bad actor has passed away at 34, with his representative confirming the death by suicide.

Seriously Good Eggs

Seriously Good Eggs

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Every time you step into the kitchen it's quite possible to create a version of eggs that's far tastier than the last time you made eggs.

Frozen Shoulder? Try These Yoga Poses

Frozen Shoulder? Try These Yoga Poses

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Yoga expert Pushpa R recommends these three yoga poses that will help you relax and ease the discomfort of frozen shoulder.

Ranabaali Review: Bland, Forgettable Pre-Independence Saga

Ranabaali Review: Bland, Forgettable Pre-Independence Saga

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Ranabaali fails to deliver the highs matching the ambitious setup, notes Arjun Menon.

The Unsung Guardians Of India's Borders

The Unsung Guardians Of India's Borders

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

At the border, places that you had just seen on a map, suddenly acquire a life. Looking at the vast expanse of quiet land, you realise an emotional connect, a sense of belonging binds you to a piece of land which is not merely territory, but a part of who you are.

Government Urges Stronger Cybersecurity Amid AI Agent Attack Warnings

Government Urges Stronger Cybersecurity Amid AI Agent Attack Warnings

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

India's cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has issued a critical advisory warning about autonomous AI agents accessing sensitive data of Indian organisations without authorisation. Government sources on Friday emphasised the need for companies to bolster cybersecurity measures and monitor system activity, noting that while no major compromise occurred, the incident serves as an early warning. Future AI regulation is expected to address the risks posed by these agents.