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Kuwait Airport Attack Claims Indian Life, Regional Tensions Escalate

Kuwait Airport Attack Claims Indian Life, Regional Tensions Escalate

Rediff.com1 days ago

An Indian national was killed and several others injured in a drone attack on Kuwait International Airport, leading to the suspension of air traffic and significant damage. This incident marks the tenth Indian fatality since hostilities between the US and Iran began in February, with other Indians also affected by regional conflicts in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.

'Varun Dhawan Can't Become Salman Khan'

'Varun Dhawan Can't Become Salman Khan'

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya pans the recreated version of Chunnari Chunnari in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.

Suman Kalyanpur Laid to Rest With State Honours

Suman Kalyanpur Laid to Rest With State Honours

Rediff.com2 days ago

Suman Kalyanpur, known for her melodious voice and soulful renditions, was laid to rest with full state honours in Mumbai.

Kerala CM says full Vande Mataram not compulsory after Guv's objection

Kerala CM says full Vande Mataram not compulsory after Guv's objection

Rediff.com6 days ago

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has expressed his displeasure over the incomplete rendition of 'Vande Mataram' in the state Assembly during his presence for the UDF government's policy address, emphasising the importance of adhering to proper protocol.

Explosion On Pakistan Railway Injures At Least 20

Explosion On Pakistan Railway Injures At Least 20

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A powerful explosion ripped through a railway line in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Sunday, injuring at least 20 people, authorities said.

21, mostly foreigners, killed in massive fire at Delhi hotel

21, mostly foreigners, killed in massive fire at Delhi hotel

Rediff.com1 days ago

The building suffered extensive damage in the fire, with debris, shattered glass and burnt materials strewn in the vicinity. A large crowd gathered near the site as authorities cordoned off the spot and diverted traffic to facilitate rescue operations.

IPL: Franchises seek clear rules on foreign player availability

IPL: Franchises seek clear rules on foreign player availability

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman highlights the sensitive issue of foreign players' availability in the IPL, urging better collaboration between the BCCI, foreign boards, and stakeholders to ensure overseas players are available for the tournament's duration.

RCB Captain Patidar Dedicates IPL Title To Stampede Victims

RCB Captain Patidar Dedicates IPL Title To Stampede Victims

Rediff.com3 days ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar dedicated his team's second IPL trophy to the fans who died in a stampede last year after RCB won their maiden IPL title.

Raksha Khadse Encourages Athletes To Pursue Excellence

Raksha Khadse Encourages Athletes To Pursue Excellence

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Union Minister Raksha Khadse has encouraged sportspersons to strive for excellence, highlighting the government's focus on strengthening sports infrastructure and supporting athletes through initiatives like Khelo India.

24 killed, dozens hurt in Pak train blast; BLA claims responsibility

24 killed, dozens hurt in Pak train blast; BLA claims responsibility

Rediff.com25 May 2026

A powerful explosion ripped through a shuttle train in Pakistan's Balochistan province, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, stating the train was transporting military personnel.

J&K Chief Minister Visits Family Of Murdered Girl

J&K Chief Minister Visits Family Of Murdered Girl

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the family of a 12-year-old girl murdered in Budgam, offering condolences after police arrested a neighbour for the crime.

Indian national killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait airport

Indian national killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait airport

Rediff.com1 days ago

An Indian national was killed in an attack on Kuwait International Airport, prompting the Indian Embassy to offer condolences and assistance. The attack, attributed to Iranian strikes, led to the suspension of air traffic and caused casualties and damage.

HDFC Bank Shares Fall After Report Alleges 'Camouflaged' Payments To MSRDC

HDFC Bank Shares Fall After Report Alleges 'Camouflaged' Payments To MSRDC

Rediff.com27 May 2026

HDFC Bank's shares experienced a dip on Wednesday after a newspaper report alleged that the bank made illegal payments to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation to secure large deposits, raising concerns about corporate governance.

AIADMK rift ends as Velumani camp reunites with EPS

AIADMK rift ends as Velumani camp reunites with EPS

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The AIADMK factions have reconciled after a period of division, with leaders claiming it was merely a 'difference of opinion' rather than a split. Rebel MLAs expressed their support for party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, and both sides withdrew petitions seeking disqualification of legislators.

SAFF Women's C'ship: Chhetri questions team's attitude after sealing final spot

SAFF Women's C'ship: Chhetri questions team's attitude after sealing final spot

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sanfida Nongrum's second-half strike sent India into the SAFF Women's Championship final, but coach Crispin Chhetri criticised his side's attitude and admitted Bhutan 'deserved to win' after a scrappy 1-0 semi-final victory.

Ghaziabad Authorities Issue Demolition Notice After Murder

Ghaziabad Authorities Issue Demolition Notice After Murder

Rediff.com2 days ago

A demolition notice has been issued for the house of Asad, the main accused in the murder of a Class 11 student in Ghaziabad, following his death in a police encounter. Asad's father and two others have been arrested in connection with the case.

India launches emergency mission to pull 13 ships out of Hormuz

India launches emergency mission to pull 13 ships out of Hormuz

Rediff.com6 days ago

India on Friday launched a highly coordinated, priority operation to safely guide 13 Indian-flagged commercial vessels out of the volatile Strait of Hormuz, the ministry of ports, shipping, and waterways announced on Friday.

Mehbooba Mufti Shocked By Budgam Murder Case

Mehbooba Mufti Shocked By Budgam Murder Case

Rediff.com24 May 2026

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has condemned the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, describing the incident as shocking and unsettling.

FWICE Revokes Ranveer Singh 'Ban'

FWICE Revokes Ranveer Singh 'Ban'

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees has officially withdrawn its non-cooperation directive against Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, a move prompted by a legal notice from the actor and significant intervention from leading industry bodies, signalling a potential resolution in the Don 3 dispute.

Kuldeep admits switching from IPL to Tests is tough

Kuldeep admits switching from IPL to Tests is tough

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Switching formats in a short span of time is never easy, concedes Kuldeep Yadav and the senior India spinner hopes that players coming off a gruelling IPL season have prepared well for this week's one-off Test against Afghanistan just as he did with extended red-ball practice.

India maintaining balance of power in Indian Ocean: US

India maintaining balance of power in Indian Ocean: US

Rediff.com5 days ago

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised India's military modernisation efforts at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, highlighting its growing industrial and logistics capacity.

Comeback Queen: Why Serena Williams Is Returning To Tennis At 44

Comeback Queen: Why Serena Williams Is Returning To Tennis At 44

Rediff.com2 days ago

Serena Williams is set to make a comeback to competitive tennis after a nearly four-year absence, receiving a wildcard entry into the Queen's Club Championships doubles draw.

Man held in Hyderabad over ISI crime syndicate links

Man held in Hyderabad over ISI crime syndicate links

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to join a crime syndicate with links to Pakistan's ISI and trying to procure weapons.

Sports World Mourns Demise Of Randhir Singh

Sports World Mourns Demise Of Randhir Singh

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Veteran sports administrator and India's first shooting gold-medallist in Asian Games, Randhir Singh, has died at the age of 79. Leaders across the political spectrum have expressed their condolences.

Cabinet approves Rs 24,249 crore highway projects, including Odisha coastal road

Cabinet approves Rs 24,249 crore highway projects, including Odisha coastal road

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved national highway projects worth approximately 24,249.6 crore across Odisha, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar, aiming to enhance connectivity, reduce travel times, and stimulate economic growth.

India, China hold 'forward-looking' LAC talks amid ties reset

India, China hold 'forward-looking' LAC talks amid ties reset

Rediff.com7 days ago

India and China held constructive talks on the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, emphasising that maintaining border peace and tranquillity enabled progress in normalising overall relations.

Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar To Host Asian Athletics Events

Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar To Host Asian Athletics Events

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Chandigarh and Bhubaneswar have been awarded the rights to host the Asian Relays in 2027 and the Asian Indoor Championships in 2028, respectively, marking a significant moment for Indian athletics.

Twisha Sharma Case: Accused Seeks Safe Jail Accommodation

Twisha Sharma Case: Accused Seeks Safe Jail Accommodation

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former district judge Giribala Singh, an accused in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case, has sought a safe place in Bhopal Central Jail, citing threats from inmates she convicted in the past. The court has accepted her plea.

Seven Dalits Injured In Tamil Nadu Attack

Seven Dalits Injured In Tamil Nadu Attack

Rediff.com5 days ago

Seven Dalits were injured in Tenkasi and Tirunelveli districts of Tamil Nadu after being attacked by a masked gang. Political leaders have condemned the violence and called for immediate action.

Kashmir airport to shut for runway repairs, tourism sector fears hit

Kashmir airport to shut for runway repairs, tourism sector fears hit

Rediff.com2 days ago

Srinagar International Airport will suspend all flight operations for 15 days from October 1 for crucial runway maintenance, raising alarm bells within the tourism industry that fears the shutdown will deal a massive blow to the sector as it directly clashes with the peak Durga Puja holiday season.

Indian-origin groom among two killed, bride critical in US helicopter crash

Indian-origin groom among two killed, bride critical in US helicopter crash

Rediff.com3 days ago

An Indian-origin groom and a pilot have died in a helicopter crash in Georgia shortly after the groom's wedding. The bride survived and is receiving treatment.

Teenager Dies After Ghaziabad Stabbing; Arrests Made

Teenager Dies After Ghaziabad Stabbing; Arrests Made

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Class 11 student in Ghaziabad, India, died after being stabbed during an altercation. Police have arrested three suspects and are searching for the remaining two. The incident has sparked concern, with calls for increased vigilance and justice.

Police Investigate Alleged Religious Conversion Attempt In Uttar Pradesh

Police Investigate Alleged Religious Conversion Attempt In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against three individuals following a complaint alleging unlawful religious conversion. The complaint stated that people were being lured to a Christian prayer meeting in Lucknow.

Banks Push Loans Against Mutual Funds

Banks Push Loans Against Mutual Funds

Rediff.com16 hours ago

LAMF allows investors to access liquidity while staying invested.

Declare cow as national animal, ban its slaughter: Ajmer Sharif cleric

Declare cow as national animal, ban its slaughter: Ajmer Sharif cleric

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Ajmer Sharif cleric Syed Sarwar Chishti has urged the Centre to declare the cow as the national animal and impose a nationwide ban on its slaughter and sale for sacrifice.

BJP sweeps Himachal civic polls, Congress suffers setback

BJP sweeps Himachal civic polls, Congress suffers setback

Rediff.com4 days ago

The BJP has secured victories in the Mandi, Dharamshala, and Solan municipal corporation elections in Himachal Pradesh, dealing a blow to the Congress party, which managed to retain control only in Palampur.

Delhi Court Convicts Man, Mother In Dowry Death Case

Delhi Court Convicts Man, Mother In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Delhi court has convicted a man and his mother in a dowry death case after his wife died by suicide within seven years of marriage, citing a pattern of dowry-related harassment and demands.

Jharkhand Woman Arrested For Throwing Baby From Moving Train

Jharkhand Woman Arrested For Throwing Baby From Moving Train

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A woman was arrested in Jharkhand for allegedly throwing her one-and-a-half-month-old baby to death from a speeding train. Fellow passengers intervened when she attempted to throw another child from the train.

'Kill people and celebrate': Porsche victim's kin slams accused

'Kill people and celebrate': Porsche victim's kin slams accused

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The father of a victim in the 2024 Pune Porsche crash case has strongly criticised the Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to the accused, alleging a failure to deter crime. He also referenced a viral video purportedly showing celebrations by the accused family.

BJP backs Arunachal CM Khandu after SC-directed CBI probe into contracts

BJP backs Arunachal CM Khandu after SC-directed CBI probe into contracts

Rediff.com4 days ago

The BJP in Arunachal Pradesh has voiced its support for Chief Minister Pema Khandu amidst speculation about his political future following a Supreme Court-directed CBI inquiry into alleged corruption.