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Giuliano Simeone's Late Goal Rescues 10-Man Atletico in Tense Villarreal Draw

Giuliano Simeone's Late Goal Rescues 10-Man Atletico in Tense Villarreal Draw

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Giuliano Simeone, son of manager Diego Simeone, scored a dramatic late equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw for 10-man Atletico Madrid against Villarreal. The match was marked by fan anger towards striker Julian Alvarez and a contentious red card for Robin Le Normand.

Rayhan Thomas, Mahanth Chirravuri Make Strong Start At Korn Ferry Event

Rayhan Thomas, Mahanth Chirravuri Make Strong Start At Korn Ferry Event

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

India's Rayhan Thomas and Indian-origin Mahanth Chirravuri delivered impressive opening rounds at the AdventHealth Championship, a key Korn Ferry Tour event. Thomas shot an 8-under 64, placing him fifth, while Chirravuri's 9-under 63 put him in fourth, both in strong contention.

CRPF officer shoots colleagues, then himself in Assam camp

CRPF officer shoots colleagues, then himself in Assam camp

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

A CRPF Assistant Sub-Inspector in Assam's Nagaon district shot dead two colleagues and injured another before taking his own life at their camp. An inquiry has been ordered into the tragic incident.

Delhi to scrap B&B policy after deadly hotel fire

Delhi to scrap B&B policy after deadly hotel fire

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The announcement comes after a massive fire ripped through the Flourish Stay B&B on Wednesday morning, leaving 21 people dead, including 11 foreign nationals, and several injured.

Delhi Hotel Fire: Relatives grieve, say 'entire family destroyed in hours'

Delhi Hotel Fire: Relatives grieve, say 'entire family destroyed in hours'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Mahender Garg, who lost eight family members in the devastating hotel fire in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, recounted his cousin's frantic last call and questioned the hotel's safety arrangements, stating, 'My entire family has been destroyed. We never imagined something like this could happen to us.'

UP banker shoots wife dead over 'betrayal'; kills sister, ends life

UP banker shoots wife dead over 'betrayal'; kills sister, ends life

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

A bank employee in Lucknow allegedly shot dead his wife and sister before taking his own life, reportedly due to marital discord. The incident involved shootings outside an ICICI Bank branch and at his home, with the accused posting a WhatsApp status alleging 'betrayal' by his wife.

Uttarakhand CM Seeks Fair Probe For Cook Arrested In Delhi Hotel Fire

Uttarakhand CM Seeks Fair Probe For Cook Arrested In Delhi Hotel Fire

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has intervened in the arrest of Keshav Negi, a cook, in connection with the recent Malviya Nagar hotel fire in south Delhi that killed 21 people. Dhami spoke with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who assured a fair probe, while the Uttarakhand Congress condemned the arrest, questioning the basis of holding a cook responsible for fire safety.

Fire Engulfs Bus In Delhi's Mahipalpur; No Casualties Reported

Fire Engulfs Bus In Delhi's Mahipalpur; No Casualties Reported

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A bus caught fire in Mahipalpur, southwest Delhi, prompting a response from fire services. No casualties or injuries have been reported.

Bengal to fast-track CAA hearings, 23,000 get citizenship: CM Suvendu

Bengal to fast-track CAA hearings, 23,000 get citizenship: CM Suvendu

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said that hearings of applications for citizenship under the CAA will soon be over, and so far the state has issued certificates to 23,000 people out of 2.30 lakh applicants.

Assam-Arunachal border row turns violent, 12 injured

Assam-Arunachal border row turns violent, 12 injured

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

At least 12 people from Assam were injured in alleged firing by miscreants from Arunachal Pradesh along the interstate border in Dhemaji district on Monday over encroachment of land, the police said.

H1N1 Surge: Who Is Most Vulnerable?

H1N1 Surge: Who Is Most Vulnerable?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Delhi is experiencing a significant surge in H1N1 (swine flu) cases, with over 1,777 infections reported this year, a six-fold increase from last year. Doctors highlight that children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses are most susceptible to severe infection. The rise has prompted increased inquiries about seasonal influenza vaccination, and medical experts are cautioning against self-medication and delayed consultation, urging early medical attention for severe symptoms.

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Makes Progress In Swiss Ladies Open

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Makes Progress In Swiss Ladies Open

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs showed improvement in the second round of the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open, moving to T-24. While Urs progressed, fellow Indian golfers Tvesa Malik and Diksha Dagar faced challenges, with Dagar at risk of missing the cut. Sweden's Kajsa Arwefjall leads the tournament, maintaining a strong performance.

Szoboszlai Penalty Earns Liverpool Dramatic Draw With Newcastle

Szoboszlai Penalty Earns Liverpool Dramatic Draw With Newcastle

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Liverpool secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle United at St James' Park, with Dominik Szoboszlai converting a stoppage-time penalty. The match also served as a tribute to the late Kevin Keegan, a shared hero for both clubs, with fans and former players honouring his legacy. Goals from Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock for Newcastle were cancelled out by Cody Gakpo and Szoboszlai's late equaliser for Liverpool.

Satwik-Chirag crash out of BWF Worlds after China's stunning show

Satwik-Chirag crash out of BWF Worlds after China's stunning show

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

India's top men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, were defeated in straight games by China's Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in the quarter-finals of the BWF World Championships, ending their bid for a third medal at the event.

BWF Worlds: Satwik-Chirag suffer shock exit, miss out on medal

BWF Worlds: Satwik-Chirag suffer shock exit, miss out on medal

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Satwik-Chirag's BWF World Championships campaign ended in a disappointing quarter-final defeat.

Delhi fire: Trip to see ailing relative turns fatal for 3

Delhi fire: Trip to see ailing relative turns fatal for 3

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A routine visit to Delhi turned into a devastating tragedy for a Rajasthan family, losing three members along with five Gurugram relatives in the Malviya Nagar guest house fire. The incident, which claimed 21 lives, highlights severe safety lapses at the five-floor building.

Minister Jitendra Singh rebuts Rahul Gandhi's claims on Amit Shah

Minister Jitendra Singh rebuts Rahul Gandhi's claims on Amit Shah

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Union Minister Jitendra Singh refuted Rahul Gandhi's allegations in Lok Sabha that Home Minister Amit Shah ordered firing on students protesting the NEET fiasco. Singh clarified that no bullets were fired, only tear gas was used, and the authority to order firing rests with a magistrate, not a minister. He also dismissed Gandhi's claims about Shah's cavalcade and foreign travel, criticising the opposition leader for making unsubstantiated remarks during a heated parliamentary debate.

Espi's 90th-minute goal seals dramatic 2-1 win for Real Madrid over Espanyol

Espi's 90th-minute goal seals dramatic 2-1 win for Real Madrid over Espanyol

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Carlo Espi, a close-season signing, scored in the 90th minute to give Real Madrid a dramatic 2-1 victory over Espanyol in their LaLiga opener, securing three points for Jose Mourinho's returning side.

Colombo Test, Day 4: India close in on win even after Mendis-Sooriyabhandara fight back

Colombo Test, Day 4: India close in on win even after Mendis-Sooriyabhandara fight back

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

India have held a significant stranglehold on the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka at lunch on Day 4 in Colombo on Wednesday.

Delhi fire: Police hunt for hotel manager after owner blames him

Delhi fire: Police hunt for hotel manager after owner blames him

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Delhi Police are searching for hotel manager Jai Mishra following a devastating fire that killed 21 people in Malviya Nagar. Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj has been arrested and claims Mishra managed the hotel and held the licenses. Investigators are probing potential licensing violations, as the hotel allegedly operated 25 rooms with permission for only six.

New T20 King! Jos Buttler Smashes All-Time Record

New T20 King! Jos Buttler Smashes All-Time Record

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

England's Jos Buttler has surpassed West Indies legend Kieron Pollard to become the leading run-scorer in T20 history, achieving this milestone during a Men's Hundred match where he scored an unbeaten 51 off 20 balls.

Delhi Man Acquitted In 2021 Badarpur Firing Case: Here's Why

Delhi Man Acquitted In 2021 Badarpur Firing Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of involvement in a 2021 firing incident in Badarpur, citing the prosecution's failure to establish his presence at the scene.

Man Killed In Firing In Delhi's Khajuri Khas

Man Killed In Firing In Delhi's Khajuri Khas

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A man was shot dead by unidentified assailants in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area on Tuesday evening, police said.

Jos Buttler tips Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to break his record for most T20 runs

Jos Buttler tips Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to break his record for most T20 runs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Jos Buttler goes past Kieron Pollard to become the highest run-getter T20s during the Men's Hundred match between Manchester Super Giants' (MSG) match against Welsh Fire.

US confirms firing 2 Hellfire missiles at Indian vessel

US confirms firing 2 Hellfire missiles at Indian vessel

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed striking the Guinea-Bissau-flagged oil tanker MT Jalveer, carrying 20 Indian seafarers, in the Gulf of Oman for allegedly violating the US blockade against Iran. This incident marks the third commercial vessel attacked by US forces in the region this week, with three Indian seafarers previously losing their lives in an attack on the MT Settebello.

Delhi hotel fire wipes out 8 of family, kin recall last call

Delhi hotel fire wipes out 8 of family, kin recall last call

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A devastating fire in Delhi's Hauz Rani area claimed 21 lives, including eight members of the Agrawal family. Relatives recounted the harrowing last moments and raised serious concerns about the lack of fire safety infrastructure at the bed and breakfast where the tragedy occurred, highlighting the profound grief and challenges in identifying victims.

6 dead, 4 injured after landslide in Mumbai amid heavy rains

6 dead, 4 injured after landslide in Mumbai amid heavy rains

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

A devastating landslide in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area, triggered by heavy rains, has claimed the lives of six people, including three children, and left four others injured, with rescue operations facing significant challenges due to the narrow access routes.

Delhi fire: Mother holding child among many who jumped to escape

Delhi fire: Mother holding child among many who jumped to escape

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A devastating fire at a South Delhi bed-and-breakfast claimed at least 21 lives, prompting heroic efforts from locals who spread mattresses to save panic-stricken occupants jumping from the burning building.

Four Booked For Firing At Parked SUV Over Monetary Dispute In Lucknow

Four Booked For Firing At Parked SUV Over Monetary Dispute In Lucknow

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Four individuals have been booked by Lucknow police for allegedly firing at a parked SUV in Gomti Nagar Extension. The incident, which occurred over a monetary dispute, saw multiple bullet marks on the vehicle, though no one was inside at the time. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

'Everything works in Delhi': Owner admits hotel had no fire NOC

'Everything works in Delhi': Owner admits hotel had no fire NOC

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj told Delhi Police he delegated daily operations and structural changes to 'another person'.

Iran knew Trump's exact location in Turkey, including his hotel floor

Iran knew Trump's exact location in Turkey, including his hotel floor

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

US intelligence agencies intercepted information indicating Iran had precise details of President Donald Trump's location in Ankara during a NATO summit, prompting a secretive departure due to a specific surface-to-air missile threat and the presence of a shoulder-fired missile near the summit.

Operation Safed Sagar Brings IAF's Kargil Story Alive For Gen Z

Operation Safed Sagar Brings IAF's Kargil Story Alive For Gen Z

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

If an OTT series can make a young person curious about the armed forces, make a family understand the sacrifices made by those in uniform, or simply make someone walk up to a veteran and say, "Thank you for your service," then it has achieved something far more important than merely getting its history right, notes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Delhi: Locals pelt stones at fire tenders over 'delayed' response

Delhi: Locals pelt stones at fire tenders over 'delayed' response

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A major fire swept through a furniture market in Shastri Park, northeast Delhi, destroying numerous shops and resulting in significant financial losses. Firefighting operations continued overnight, with locals alleging delays in response.

Revamped Chelsea aim to draw a line under years of disappointment

Revamped Chelsea aim to draw a line under years of disappointment

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Chelsea is undergoing a significant close-season transformation under new manager Xabi Alonso, with major signings like Morgan Rogers.

Delhi fire: Hotel owner was arrested for helping Bangladeshis get IDs

Delhi fire: Hotel owner was arrested for helping Bangladeshis get IDs

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The owner of the Malviya Nagar hotel, Lavkesh Bajaj, where a recent fire killed 21 people, was previously arrested for allegedly facilitating the illegal stay of Bangladesh nationals by helping them procure fraudulent Indian identity documents. Bajaj is currently in police custody as investigators probe the circumstances of the deadly blaze and search for other individuals linked to the hotel's management.

Kerala right-wing political commentator held over NEET protest remarks

Kerala right-wing political commentator held over NEET protest remarks

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

Right-wing political commentator T G Mohandas was arrested in Kochi for allegedly making inflammatory remarks in a YouTube video about a students' protest in Delhi. The remarks included claims about gang rape at protests and advocating for opening fire on protesters.

2nd Test: Shoriful Islam leads Bangladesh's stunning fightback after Starc masterclass

2nd Test: Shoriful Islam leads Bangladesh's stunning fightback after Starc masterclass

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Left-arm pacemen Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam starred with six-wicket hauls as Bangladesh rallied from a dreadful start to pin back Australia on a roller-coaster opening day of the second Test on Saturday.

18-year-old swept away in drain in Delhi amid heavy rain

18-year-old swept away in drain in Delhi amid heavy rain

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

An 18-year-old man, Ankit, went missing after being swept away by rainwater in a drain in southeast Delhi's Priyanka Camp area during heavy downpour. A large-scale search operation involving rescue teams from the Delhi Disaster Management Authority and Delhi Fire Service is underway, but he has not yet been traced.

Cincinnati Open: Nakashima stuns Fritz to set up Tiafoe semis, Bejlek continues dream run

Cincinnati Open: Nakashima stuns Fritz to set up Tiafoe semis, Bejlek continues dream run

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Frances Tiafoe and Brandon Nakashima have both secured their spots in the Cincinnati Open semi-finals, setting up an all-American showdown.

Probe report on Justice Varma tabled in RS amid removal proceedings

Probe report on Justice Varma tabled in RS amid removal proceedings

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

An inquiry committee's report into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, who faced removal proceedings over unaccounted cash found at his residence, was tabled in Rajya Sabha. The report details the investigation into the alleged discovery of burnt currency following a fire at his official residence. Justice Varma has since resigned, rendering the removal proceedings infructuous, though his resignation is yet to be formally notified.