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Karnataka to get 4 deputy CMs; cabinet berth for Siddaramaiah's son

Karnataka to get 4 deputy CMs; cabinet berth for Siddaramaiah's son

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is set to meet with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi to discuss the state cabinet reshuffle following Siddaramaiah's resignation. Key topics include Rajya Sabha and MLC candidates, as well as potential appointments of multiple Deputy CMs to maintain social and regional balance.

'In India Politics Has Taken Over Business'

'In India Politics Has Taken Over Business'

Rediff.com20 May 2026

'When we start describing somebody as an enemy that is the start of politics and emotion after which no business can take place.' 'We need to get out of this, allow Indian businessmen to do business with China.'

At 89, My Father Chose Ayodhya, Varanasi, Sikkim

At 89, My Father Chose Ayodhya, Varanasi, Sikkim

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Sacred spots and soaring peaks: Bucket-listing across the heartland. Roopa Unnikrishnan and her father journey through the heart of India.

Kuldeep admits switching from IPL to Tests is tough

Kuldeep admits switching from IPL to Tests is tough

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

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.

WATCH: Alia Bhatt's Airport Look, On Her Way To Cannes

WATCH: Alia Bhatt's Airport Look, On Her Way To Cannes

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Alia Bhatt will grace the prestigious Cannes film festival as a global ambassador for L'Oreal Paris, and she shares a chic glimpse of her journey to the French Riviera.

India vs Afghanistan Test, Day 2: Suthar stars on debut after India pile 564/8

India vs Afghanistan Test, Day 2: Suthar stars on debut after India pile 564/8

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

India reduced Afghanistan to 113 for five at stumps after declaring their first innings on 564 for 8 on Day 2 of the one-off Test at Mullanpur on Sunday.

Army's Rocket System Gets A Boost

Army's Rocket System Gets A Boost

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Loitering munitions, often described as 'suicide drones' or 'kamikaze drones', are becoming central to modern warfare because of their ability to hover over target areas, identify threats and strike with high precision.

Passenger Detained At Lucknow Airport For Carrying Firearm

Passenger Detained At Lucknow Airport For Carrying Firearm

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A 22-year-old passenger was detained at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow after a country-made pistol was found in his baggage during security screening.

Iran to commute to FIFA World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal

Iran to commute to FIFA World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Iran's national soccer team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the US on the days of its three FIFA World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament.

AI-171 crash: 'Saw captain's body in sitting position, gripping controls'

AI-171 crash: 'Saw captain's body in sitting position, gripping controls'

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A man who lost family members in the 2023 Air India AI-171 crash has made claims about the pilot's position in the mortuary, prompting calls for an independent investigation.

Pakistan gives nod to direct flight from Dhaka

Pakistan gives nod to direct flight from Dhaka

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Pakistan's aviation authorities have issued permission to the Bangladesh national airline, Biman Airways, to start direct operations on the route of Dhaka-Karachi.

Vijay concludes maiden Delhi visit, skips meeting Gandhis

Vijay concludes maiden Delhi visit, skips meeting Gandhis

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay concluded his first official visit to Delhi, meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss key state issues.

Summer Travel Costs Soar For Indians

Summer Travel Costs Soar For Indians

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Airfares to Southeast Asia have surged 25 to 30 per cent, driven by high demand and limited airline seat capacity.

Why India-China Border Dispute Remains Unresolved

Why India-China Border Dispute Remains Unresolved

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

While tensions have eased at several friction points and mechanisms for managing the boundary have been reactivated, underlying differences persist. Disputes over naming practices in Arunachal Pradesh, continued infrastructure development on both sides, and unresolved questions regarding patrolling rights indicate that the structural gap remains, notes Dr Kumar.

T20 World Cup: ICC working on alternate flight plans for players and officials after US strikes on Iran

T20 World Cup: ICC working on alternate flight plans for players and officials after US strikes on Iran

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is developing alternate flight plans for players and officials returning from the T20 World Cup following US strikes on Iran.

Fog disrupts flight ops across northern India

Fog disrupts flight ops across northern India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Sunday issued an advisory warning that fog conditions in parts of northern India are affecting visibility and may lead to delays or changes in flight operations at select airports.

Court Rejects Indrani Mukerjea's Plea To Travel Abroad

Court Rejects Indrani Mukerjea's Plea To Travel Abroad

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A special court in Mumbai has denied Indrani Mukerjea, an accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, permission to travel to Spain and the United Kingdom, citing concerns about her being a flight risk and the trial nearing its conclusion.

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi, The Six Machine

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi, The Six Machine

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Bowlers will have to invent new deliveries that physics hasn't approved yet to stop his sixes. Any normal delivery -- good length, short of length, yorker, faster or slower ones, and even googlies -- are all being hit for sixes.

Paresh Maity Turns Noida Airport Into An Art Landmark

Paresh Maity Turns Noida Airport Into An Art Landmark

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Beneath the high-technology systems and modern infrastructure, Noida international airport is attempting to tell a quieter story -- one rooted in the cultural and spiritual landscape of Uttar Pradesh.

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Flight attendant from UP dies

Ajit Pawar plane crash: Flight attendant from UP dies

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

A flight attendant from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, was among those killed in a plane crash that also claimed the life of an NCP leader and three others. The news has brought deep mourning to her native village.

Which ISL Clubs Received AIFF Licensing With Sanctions?

Which ISL Clubs Received AIFF Licensing With Sanctions?

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Seven Indian Super League clubs, including East Bengal, were granted the AIFF Club Licensing Premier 1 licence with sanctions for the 2026-27 season, while applications of several top-flight sides, including Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Kerala Blasters FC, were rejected.

Summer Holiday Travel Insurance: Key Things To Know

Summer Holiday Travel Insurance: Key Things To Know

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Understand your travel insurance policy before travelling abroad this summer. This article outlines what travel insurance covers, including trip cancellations, missed connections, and medical emergencies, and what it excludes, such as war-related disruptions and pre-existing conditions.

US Files Charges Against Indian Man In 2017 Murder Case

US Files Charges Against Indian Man In 2017 Murder Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The US has announced federal charges against Nazeer Hameed, an Indian national, for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder of Sasikala Narra and her six-year-old son Anish Narra in Maple Shade, New Jersey. Hameed fled to India after the murders and now faces charges for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir; Srinagar highway closed, flights hit

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir; Srinagar highway closed, flights hit

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir, including Srinagar, leads to flight cancellations and highway closures, disrupting normal life.

Flight Chaos Fuels Year-End Staycation Boom

Flight Chaos Fuels Year-End Staycation Boom

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'The entire travel ecosystem is reeling with the domino impact of flight cancellations.'

How Brar, Suthar, Prince, Dubey Made It To Team India For Afghanistan Series

How Brar, Suthar, Prince, Dubey Made It To Team India For Afghanistan Series

Rediff.com19 May 2026

India's selectors have included Gurnoor Brar and Manav Suthar in the national squad for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan, recognising their pace and spin capabilities.

CBI To Investigate Murder Of Suvendu Adhikari's Aide

CBI To Investigate Murder Of Suvendu Adhikari's Aide

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The counsel for one of the arrested individuals, Raj Singh, has welcomed the CBI probe and criticised the West Bengal Police's handling of the arrest.

Eight Arrested In Akasa Air Gold Theft Case

Eight Arrested In Akasa Air Gold Theft Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Ahmedabad police have arrested eight individuals involved in a pre-planned scheme to steal 2.1 kilograms of gold jewellery worth Rs 2.58 crore from an Akasa Air cargo shipment at Ahmedabad airport.

'Gaganyaan will position India uniquely in global space race'

'Gaganyaan will position India uniquely in global space race'

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla discusses the Gaganyaan mission and its potential to inspire other nations in space exploration, drawing on his experiences as an IAF test pilot and his time on the International Space Station.

1 In 5 Airports Handle Just 2 Flights A Day

1 In 5 Airports Handle Just 2 Flights A Day

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Around one-fifth of 143 airports handling only domestic flights recorded an average of two or fewer aircraft movements a day between April and November 2025, according to data from the Airports Authority of India

Why Sea Chokepoints Have Become The New Battleground

Why Sea Chokepoints Have Become The New Battleground

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

If Iran and Oman choose to charge a fee for rendering services to vessels using their territorial waters, so be it. The US is indulging in an irrationally self-destructive act, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

IndiGo fined Rs 22cr for mass flight cancellation in December

IndiGo fined Rs 22cr for mass flight cancellation in December

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

A Bengaluru-bound IndiGo Airlines flight with 216 passengers made an emergency landing in Varanasi after a bird strike. All passengers were safely evacuated.

TARA: India's New Precision Strike Weapon

TARA: India's New Precision Strike Weapon

Rediff.com9 May 2026

TARA is India's first indigenous modular glide weapon, capable of transforming conventional unguided warheads into long-range precision-guided weapons.

Court Sentences Bangladeshi National For Illegal Entry, Forgery

Court Sentences Bangladeshi National For Illegal Entry, Forgery

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A court in Mumbai sentenced a Bangladeshi national to seven months in jail for illegally entering India and working abroad with forged documents, highlighting concerns about national security.

EC orders probe into foreigners voting in Tamil Nadu

EC orders probe into foreigners voting in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com16 May 2026

The Election Commission has ordered an investigation into allegations that foreign nationals fraudulently voted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. The probe was initiated after police arrested ten foreign nationals with indelible ink on their fingers at Chennai and Madurai airports.

Sports Star Bilquis Mir Pursues Contempt Case Against J-K Sports Department

Sports Star Bilquis Mir Pursues Contempt Case Against J-K Sports Department

Rediff.com30 May 2026

International water sports star Bilquis Mir has filed a contempt case against the Jammu and Kashmir sports department for withholding her salary for over two-and-a-half years, despite a tribunal order to release it.

Why IAF Needs Russian Su-57 Stealth Fighter

Why IAF Needs Russian Su-57 Stealth Fighter

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Pakistan is reportedly pursuing Chinese J-35 stealth fighters while China already operates hundreds of J-20 stealth aircraft.

Kerala CM Impasse: Congress Leaders Summoned To Delhi

Kerala CM Impasse: Congress Leaders Summoned To Delhi

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Amidst ongoing uncertainty regarding the selection of the next Kerala chief minister, the Congress high command has summoned key party leaders to New Delhi for discussions.

Flight skids off runway during landing at Nepal's Bhadrapur airport

Flight skids off runway during landing at Nepal's Bhadrapur airport

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

A Buddha Air flight number 901 from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur skidded off the runway while landing at Bhadrapur Airport in Nepal's Jhapa district late Friday night.

Priya Patil: The MensWear Designer Who Debuted At Paris Fashion Week

Priya Patil: The MensWear Designer Who Debuted At Paris Fashion Week

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Mumbai-based menswear designer Priya Patil who recently showcased at Paris Fashion Week 2026, talks about her inspiration to design and transform menswear fashion in India.