The state government has directed the concerned officials in Jamui to ensure speedy punishment for the accused in the case to send a message that the government will not tolerate such incidents.
India's men's foil and women's epee fencing teams were both eliminated in the round of 16 at the Asian Games. The men's team lost to Hong Kong, while the women's team was defeated by Uzbekistan, marking a double setback for the nation in the fencing events.
I have to thank the 1980s for its soul-stirring music. It added so much melody and cheer to my life -- there hasn't been so much lovely music like that since, recalls Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.
Joe Root's unbeaten 62 guided England to a dominant eight-wicket victory in the third Test against Pakistan, securing a 3-0 series whitewash despite early batting jitters. This marks England's first series win in 19 months.
Kamaljeet and Suruchi Singh stormed to victory in the mixed team 10m air pistol competition to claim India's second gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games on Friday.
On Thursday, September 10, Jammu and Kashmir Police along with the Central Reserve Police Force, conducted a cordon and search operation in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar.
Last Man In Tower is an unsettling portrait of a society that can turn against one another when greed dangles the promise of a better life, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.
'You have to set new boundaries with your parents. This will be uncomfortable but necessary in the long run,' counsels rediffGURU Anu Krishna, a mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers.
RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain highlighted that banks are well-positioned to deploy $133 billion mobilised through FCNR(B) deposits, especially with strong credit demand ahead of the festival season, while also stressing the importance of robust technology governance and cyber defences in the financial sector.
A medical representative has been arrested in Thane for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl for over a year. The accused reportedly threatened the victim's family and offered money to silence them before being apprehended after a social activist's intervention.
England secured a commanding 119-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20 international. Harry Brook's unbeaten 114 off 42 balls, supported by Jos Buttler's 80, propelled England to a massive total of 254-4. Sri Lanka struggled in their chase, being bowled out for 135, with Sonny Baker taking 3 wickets. This win gives England a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Thinking about Botox or fillers? Dr Shilpi Bhadani explains how they work, how long they last, the risks, side effects, maintenance and why your doctor matters.
The Indian women's hockey team secured its fourth consecutive victory at the Asian Games, defeating hosts Japan 3-1, a win that virtually guarantees them a semi-final berth.
Bakaiti Season 2 has the warmth and terrific performances to make the Katarias feel like family, but its repetitive conflicts and easy resolutions leave their struggles feeling oddly inconsequential, argues Sreeju Sudhakaran.
Indian squash veteran Joshna Chinappa, at 40, continues to defy age, securing her sixth Asian Games medal in her record seventh appearance. She attributes her remarkable longevity to rigorous training, meditation, and a dedicated support team, while also expressing her desire for an elusive Asian Games gold and her hopes for Indian squash at the 2028 Olympics.
From a Vantara-inspired jungle shrine to 21 years of family tradition, Rediff's readers prove Bappa's magic knows no boundaries.
Researchers from IIIT-Delhi and MS Swaminathan Research Foundation have developed SICKLE, a multi-satellite dataset designed to enhance AI systems' ability to monitor crops, identify growth, and estimate yields across vast agricultural areas. This dataset combines satellite imagery with field-level information, enabling machine learning models to understand various aspects of crop cultivation and predict key parameters like phenology and productivity.
OnePlus has expanded the 13s range with a new 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage configuration.
Sreeti Mukerhi's cliched coming-of-age delivers its moments of sass but never quite defines the age of confusion, sighs Sukanya Verma.
We revisit Saif Ali Khan's memorable two-hero film collaborations with stars like Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Aamir Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan, showcasing his versatility and unique acting prowess.
Veteran Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar have secured a medal for India in the Asian Games mixed doubles squash event by reaching the semi-finals.
An Indian-origin woman, Anila Baby, has been arrested in California for allegedly murdering two of her friends, Ann Mary Mathew and Anjana Hari, in separate incidents within 90 minutes. The victims, also of Indian origin from Kerala, were reportedly strangled and stabbed, and run over by a car. The motive remains under investigation, and Baby faces two counts of first-degree murder.
75% of India's 60 million digital-payment merchants have never recorded a transaction above 2,000.
The Paradise is a mind-numbingly senseless, hellish cycle of violence, gore, and torture porn that makes you question if everyone involved in the film harbours some sort of bloodlust, complains Sreeju Sudhakaran
A professor at Nirma University in Ahmedabad allegedly grabbed a student's collar during a stand-up comedy show, sparking a controversy. The incident, captured in a viral video, occurred during the 'Technofora 2026' event after the student reportedly interrupted the professor. The NSUI has demanded an apology and an inquiry, threatening protests.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif repeatedly refused to answer reporters' questions regarding Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed during his visit to the United Nations headquarters for the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Tata Sons has provided Tata Trusts with three legal opinions, including those from former Supreme Court judges BN Srikrishna and UU Lalit, to assert the validity of N Chandrasekaran's reappointment as chairman for another five years, following queries from Tata Trusts regarding the September 17 board meeting resolution.
India's Pokemon UNITE esports team began their Asian Games campaign with a 0-2 loss against South Korea in their opening Group C fixture. The team, comprising six players, is now set to face Japan in their next match.
Indian swimmers Sajan Prakash, Rishabh Das, and Utkarsh Patil have qualified for the finals in their respective events at the Asian Games. Prakash advanced in the men's 200m butterfly, while Das and Patil secured spots in the 200m backstroke final. However, other Indian swimmers like Dhanshan Shashikumar, Aneesh Gowda, and Dhanush Suresh failed to qualify in their events.
The '80s weren't exactly known for subtlety, and these AI makeovers prove it. The sky-high hair, dramatic shoulder pads, oversized hoops, acid-wash denim, bold colours and makeup definitely didn't believe in going easy.
Israeli forward Saied Abu Farchi was sent off during a UEFA Nations League match against Austria after simulating a gun with the corner flag during his goal celebration, leading to a second yellow card.
'Election Commissioners are Constitutional authorities and they are not supposed to go to the Cabinet secretary. They are not supposed to write letters. And if they are aggrieved, they should straight go to the President of India.'
Indian table tennis players Manush Shah and Diya Chitale defeated Hong Kong's World No. 4 pair Doo Hoi Kem and Wong Chun Ting in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games mixed doubles event, assuring India of a medal. This marks India's first table tennis medal at the current edition and only the second mixed doubles medal in Asian Games history. They are set to face China in the semifinals.
India's Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran stated that the country's balance of payments (BoP) pressure is expected to remain a continuous challenge due to rising imports, commodity dependence, high global interest rates, and intense competition for capital.
If a bank sold the policy, complain to its grievance cell and, if necessary, escalate the complaint to the Reserve Bank of India Ombudsman.
If there's one shoe category that can instantly make an outfit feel cooler, it's boots. They can turn jeans into a whole look, give a dress some edge or make a tiny skirt feel like it belongs on a street-style mood board.
'There is a long set of decisions that have to be made along the way for anything to actually get actuated in the real world.'
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has strongly refuted Opposition allegations that the decision to levy a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specific UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 was influenced by external pressure. She clarified that the decision was a professional one made by the payment ecosystem, not a government imposition or a tax on consumers, with collected funds distributed among banks and UPI entities to ensure a sustainable digital payments framework.
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.
Veteran Indian squash player Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar have secured a medal in the mixed doubles event at the Asian Games by reaching the semifinals. They defeated David Pelino and Jemyca Aribado of the Philippines in a dominant quarterfinal match and will now face Hong Kong in the semifinals. This marks Joshna Chinappa's sixth Asian Games medal.
