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Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Seven Held in Delhi After Holi Clash Turns Fatal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Police in Delhi have apprehended seven individuals, including a minor, following the death of a 26-year-old man during a clash between two families in Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations. The incident sparked tensions and protests in the area.

Army's Steel, Skill, Speed On Display

Army's Steel, Skill, Speed On Display

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

The Armoured Corps Centre and School and Mechanised Infantry Centre and School traces its lineage back more than two centuries, evolving from early cavalry regiments into a modern force comprising 67 armoured regiments, including the President's Bodyguard. The centre showcased the operational capabilities of manoeuvre warfare platforms of the Indian Mechanised Forces during the Integrated Fire Power & Manoeuvre Exercise: 2026 held at the Kharjuna Khare Ranges in Ahilyanagar (formerly Ahmednagar), Maharashtra, on January 20, 2026.

Inter Kashi Defeats Kerala Blasters for First ISL Victory

Inter Kashi Defeats Kerala Blasters for First ISL Victory

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Inter Kashi FC secured their first-ever Indian Super League (ISL) victory by defeating Kerala Blasters 2-1 in a composed team performance. Alfred Planas was named Player of the Match as Inter Kashi climbed to sixth in the standings.

Eight soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K

Eight soldiers injured in encounter with terrorists in J-K

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

The intense exchange of fire between the two sides lasted several hours before the guns fell silent. Reinforcements have been deployed to strengthen the cordon and neutralise the terrorists, the officials said.

Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal labour into FA Cup quarter-finals

Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal labour into FA Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal progressed to the FA Cup quarter-finals after victories over Newcastle United, Wrexham and Mansfield Town respectively on Saturday.

Hezbollah intelligence head killed in Israel's Beirut attack

Hezbollah intelligence head killed in Israel's Beirut attack

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

IDF international spokesperson Lt Col Nadav Shoshani said the Israeli military targeted several Hezbollah positions, including command and control centres, launch sites and senior operatives.

Attack that killed Indian crew member was deliberate: Safesea chief

Attack that killed Indian crew member was deliberate: Safesea chief

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The chairman of maritime company Safesea Group has described the attack on the US-owned crude oil tanker Safesea Vishnu, which resulted in the death of an Indian crew member, as "deliberate and calculated". He emphasised the need for governments to ensure the safety of commercial shipping lanes and seafarers.

IPL 2026: Can SRH Turn Flamboyance Into Performance?

IPL 2026: Can SRH Turn Flamboyance Into Performance?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

If SRH's batting unit fires consistently and the bowlers find rhythm, they have the potential to challenge for the playoffs.

Fuel curbs brew concern over Darjeeling first flush

Fuel curbs brew concern over Darjeeling first flush

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Tea planters in Darjeeling have raised that a shortage of commercial LPG, triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, could hit tea processing during the first flush, the delicate early-season harvest that commands the highest premiums and often sets the tone for the year.

R-Day: 982 police personnel awarded service medals

R-Day: 982 police personnel awarded service medals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

A bravery medal is awarded to a person on grounds of rare conspicuous act of gallantry, and conspicuous act of gallantry in saving life and property, or in preventing crime or arresting criminals, the risk incurred being estimated with due regard to the obligations and duties of the officer concerned.

Indian-American student among 4 killed in US shooting

Indian-American student among 4 killed in US shooting

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 21-year-old Indian-American student, Savitha Shan, was among four people killed in a shooting in Austin, Texas. The incident is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism due to evidence found at the scene and the suspect's residence.

IPL 2026 Week 1 Review: RCB Off To Blazing Start; Connolly, Rizvi, Shami Dazzle

IPL 2026 Week 1 Review: RCB Off To Blazing Start; Connolly, Rizvi, Shami Dazzle

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried off from last season with dominating performances in their opening two games of IPL 2026.

Is The UN Heading For Bankruptcy?

Is The UN Heading For Bankruptcy?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Every UN secretary-general has flagged the financial situation, but Antonio Guterres has issued the direst warning yet, calling it a 'race to bankruptcy and of imminent financial collapse, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

NSG Commandos Display Counter-Terror Skills In 10th Year Calendar

NSG Commandos Display Counter-Terror Skills In 10th Year Calendar

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

The NSG calendar, created by Photographers Pravin Talan and Rupali Talan, presents a curated visual record of the NSG's operational capabilities across land, air and water, offering a rare glimpse into the force's evolving role and preparedness.The 10th edition of the calendar was released online on Friday by the Director General of the National Security Guard, marking a decade of the visual project's journey since its launch in 2016.

'An opportunity to test young talent rather than a punishment'

'An opportunity to test young talent rather than a punishment'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Pakistan's white-ball coach Mike Hesson defends the exclusion of senior players from the ODI series in Bangladesh, stating it's an opportunity to test young talent rather than a punishment for T20 World Cup performance. He also addresses reports of disagreements with selectors.

4000 VIT students protest poor food, water quality, set fire to campus

4000 VIT students protest poor food, water quality, set fire to campus

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Students at VIT in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, protested against the alleged poor quality of food and water, which they claimed was causing jaundice. The protest turned violent, resulting in vandalism and arson on the college campus.

'Pakistan Treats Afghanistan As Its Province'

'Pakistan Treats Afghanistan As Its Province'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

'The unexpected turn of events and assertion of sovereignty by the Taliban has baffled the Pakistan security establishment.'

Hunt For Terrorists Resumes In Kishtwar

Hunt For Terrorists Resumes In Kishtwar

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Security forces on Monday resumed Operation Trashi-1 in the forested Sonar village area of Kishtwar after suspending it overnight due to poor visibility and difficult terrain.

'El Mencho', Mexico's most wanted drug lord killed in military raid

'El Mencho', Mexico's most wanted drug lord killed in military raid

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Mexico is facing widespread violence and travel advisories after the death of drug lord 'El Mencho,' the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during a military operation.

Garnacho double fires Chelsea into League Cup semis

Garnacho double fires Chelsea into League Cup semis

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Christensen, Rashford on target as Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey

Trump Is Caught Between Two Bad Options

Trump Is Caught Between Two Bad Options

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Fight on toward goals that keep receding, or exit with most objectives unmet. Trump is agitated, his poll numbers falling below the Plimsoll line, his base fractured between those who back the war and those who remember that he campaigned on ending them.

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Iran Rewrites Rules of War

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Iran is fighting a different war: Older, slower, and in some ways more dangerous. Iran doesn't need to shoot down an F/A-18. It only needs to make the Strait of Hormuz feel dangerous long enough for insurance markets, shipping companies, and oil futures traders to do the rest. Prem Panicker continues his must-read daily blog on the war in the Middle East.

Iran hits American embassy in Riyadh, US pulls staff

Iran hits American embassy in Riyadh, US pulls staff

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The US Embassy acknowledged the attack in a post on X, urging Americans to avoid the facility 'until further notice' and announcing that all appointments had been cancelled.

'This War Is Only About Iran's Fight For Survival'

'This War Is Only About Iran's Fight For Survival'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

'Strikes into the Gulf countries are proof that the security guarantees offered by the US are ineffective and that the Gulf countries cannot rely on American security assurances for their safety.'

IPL 2026: Hit By Injuries KKR Eye Big Season

IPL 2026: Hit By Injuries KKR Eye Big Season

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The Kolkata Knight Riders face significant challenges heading into IPL 2026, including key player injuries and the need to integrate new acquisitions into the squad.

'Iranian Ship Was A Sitting Duck'

'Iranian Ship Was A Sitting Duck'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

'Torpedoes travel at more than 100 kilometres per hour, about 50-60 knots.' 'It must have been a matter of a few minutes before it detonated under the Iranian ship.' 'The Iranian ship would have probably got three, four minutes and wouldn't have known till they actually heard the whirr of the torpedo.'

Gulf War: US, Israel Didn't Expect This To Happen

Gulf War: US, Israel Didn't Expect This To Happen

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The United States, which entered this war in expectation of a short, sharp win along the Venezuela model, is now preparing for deeper involvement in a conflict it does not fully control, without the allies it typically relies on, against an adversary that is not behaving as expected, in a global environment that is already absorbing economic shock. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

ISL: Odisha FC, Inter Kashi locked in goalless stalemate

ISL: Odisha FC, Inter Kashi locked in goalless stalemate

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Odisha FC and Inter Kashi FC played out a goalless draw in an Indian Super League match, with both sides failing to convert their chances.

War Fallout: UAE Challenger Halted; Medvedev, Rublev Delayed

War Fallout: UAE Challenger Halted; Medvedev, Rublev Delayed

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Travel disruptions following airspace closures in the Gulf have forced Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev to miss an Indian Wells exhibition, while an ATP Challenger in Fujairah was cancelled amid security concerns.

When The God Of War Rolled Down Delhi

When The God Of War Rolled Down Delhi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System is one of the Indian Army's deadliest guns with the longest firing range.

Iran renews threat to Gulf neighbours hours after 'apology'

Iran renews threat to Gulf neighbours hours after 'apology'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Amidst ongoing conflict, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signals a potential de-escalation by apologising to neighbouring countries while firmly rejecting US President Donald Trump's demand for unconditional surrender.

Delhi Police Arrest Another Suspect in Uttam Nagar Holi Killing

Delhi Police Arrest Another Suspect in Uttam Nagar Holi Killing

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested another suspect in connection with the killing of a 26-year-old man during a clash between two families in Uttam Nagar on Holi. A total of seven people have been arrested and a minor apprehended. Stringent provisions of the SC/ST Act have been invoked.

Tehran, Lebanon Hit By Israeli Bombs

Tehran, Lebanon Hit By Israeli Bombs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

US-Israel air attacks intensified on the seventh day of war, striking Tehran and other Iranian cities.

Iran War Burns India's Exporters: Stranded at Sea, Billed For A War They Never Started

Iran War Burns India's Exporters: Stranded at Sea, Billed For A War They Never Started

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

'Every day the meter is ticking. Like a time bomb.' Shipping giants are billing Indian exporters up to $3,000 per container in war surcharges -- on cargo that sailed before the war began -- as the Strait of Hormuz shuts down.

Family of Uttam Nagar victim demands CBI probe after Holi clash

Family of Uttam Nagar victim demands CBI probe after Holi clash

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Following a fatal clash during Holi celebrations in Uttam Nagar, the victim's family is demanding a CBI probe and strict action against those involved, while authorities have demolished parts of a house linked to one of the accused.

War In The Strait Of Hormuz Has Landed On A Tawa In Mumbai

War In The Strait Of Hormuz Has Landed On A Tawa In Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The LPG squeeze on India's restaurant sector is the quotidian face of a deeper crisis.

IAF training aircraft crashes into pond in Prayagraj

IAF training aircraft crashes into pond in Prayagraj

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

With the help of police, fire brigade personnel and local residents, the pilots were rescued safely.

FA Cup: Southampton, Port Vale score upset wins, make last 8

FA Cup: Southampton, Port Vale score upset wins, make last 8

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Southampton secured a 1-0 victory against Fulham with a late penalty, making them the first non-Premier League club to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals this season.

Protest over assault on pregnant tribal woman turns violent in Bengal

Protest over assault on pregnant tribal woman turns violent in Bengal

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A protest march in Siliguri, India, concerning the alleged assault of a pregnant Adivasi woman, escalated into violence, prompting police intervention and multiple detentions.

Uttam Nagar Holi Clash: Victim's Family Seeks CBI Investigation After House Demolition

Uttam Nagar Holi Clash: Victim's Family Seeks CBI Investigation After House Demolition

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Following the demolition of a house linked to an accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi clash, the victim's family is demanding a CBI probe and strict action against all those involved in the incident.