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Duleep Trophy: Sooryavanshi turns hero with ball after rare batting failure

Duleep Trophy: Sooryavanshi turns hero with ball after rare batting failure

Rediff.com3 days ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a batter for East Zone, unexpectedly took two crucial wickets with his left-arm spin after failing with the bat, helping his team secure an innings victory over North East Zone in the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal. He expressed his enjoyment in contributing to the team's win through his bowling.

Government Bats On Front Foot For Defence Exports

Government Bats On Front Foot For Defence Exports

Rediff.com1 days ago

The reforms, undertaken by the Department of Defence Production, remove stakeholder consultation for exports of non-lethal defence items to most destinations, while retaining safeguards for sensitive countries.

Surrey call-up puts Auqib Nabi on fast track for India's New Zealand Test plans

Surrey call-up puts Auqib Nabi on fast track for India's New Zealand Test plans

Rediff.com2 days ago

Auqib Nabi's Surrey stint will provide crucial first-class exposure in England as the J&K pacer seeks to strengthen his case for India's Test squad for New Zealand.

Punitive action against student dissent unconstitutional: SC judge

Punitive action against student dissent unconstitutional: SC judge

Rediff.com2 days ago

Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan stated that threatening students with punitive action for expressing different views or asking questions is unconstitutional and a misuse of power. He emphasised that universities should foster free thinking and disagreement, as tolerance and dissent are fundamental constitutional values essential for a liberal democracy.

Delhi SIR: Voter rolls fall 37.4% in affluent constituencies

Delhi SIR: Voter rolls fall 37.4% in affluent constituencies

Rediff.com53 minutes ago

Delhi's draft electoral rolls show a significant reduction in voters, with affluent constituencies experiencing a higher percentage drop (37.4%) compared to areas with unauthorised colonies and Jhuggi-Jhopdi clusters (35.7%). Overall, 47.5 lakh voters have been excluded, with officials noting Delhi's exclusion rate is the highest among states undertaking Special Intensive Revision. Citizens have until September 30 to file claims and objections before the final roll is published on November 4.

Apple's Mac Mini: Mini In Size, Bigger In Performance -- And Price

Apple's Mac Mini: Mini In Size, Bigger In Performance -- And Price

Rediff.com6 days ago

The new Mac mini stays true to its reputation: It is small on the outside but surprisingly powerful on the inside. But is it worth the price tag?

Shehbaz present as Modi warns SCO: No double standards on terror

Shehbaz present as Modi warns SCO: No double standards on terror

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the SCO summit in Bishkek, called for a united front against terrorism and its financing, rejecting double standards. He emphasised resolving conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy, not battlefields. Modi also highlighted that connectivity projects must respect national sovereignty and territorial integrity, a veiled reference to China's Belt and Road Initiative. India's vision for SCO rests on security, connectivity, and opportunity.

India sends 11 tonnes of relief, Bailey bridge, tunnel expertise to Nepal

India sends 11 tonnes of relief, Bailey bridge, tunnel expertise to Nepal

Rediff.com2 days ago

India has provided 68.5 tonnes of relief materials to flood-hit Nepal and sent technical teams, forensic experts and equipment to assist in search and rescue operations, the Indian embassy said.

Parl buried Art 370, no one can revive it: BJP hits out at Kashmir cleric

Parl buried Art 370, no one can revive it: BJP hits out at Kashmir cleric

Rediff.com2 days ago

The BJP's Jammu and Kashmir unit has strongly criticised Mirwaiz Umar Farooq for advocating the restoration of Article 370, asserting that the constitutional provision has been permanently abrogated and such calls aim to disrupt peace. The party emphasised that Kashmir has moved beyond past conflicts and is focused on development, while reiterating that statehood will be restored at an appropriate time, distinct from Article 370.

Goa cabinet okays anti-conversion bill with life imprisonment

Goa cabinet okays anti-conversion bill with life imprisonment

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Goa cabinet has approved the Goa Prohibition of Unlawful Conversions of Religion Bill, 2026, which proposes stringent penalties, including life imprisonment, for religious conversions carried out through force, fraud, or marriage. The bill will be tabled in the state assembly's monsoon session.

Main accused in Kaushambi firecracker blast arrested

Main accused in Kaushambi firecracker blast arrested

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The main accused, Naushad, in the Kaushambi firecracker factory blast that killed 11 people, including eight children, has been arrested after an encounter. Two police personnel were suspended and three sent to police lines for alleged negligence, as the factory was operating illegally despite a previous licence suspension. Authorities are taking strict action, including invoking the Gangsters Act and NSA.

HDFC Bank's Next CEO Faces Big Test

HDFC Bank's Next CEO Faces Big Test

Rediff.com9 hours ago

'The changes in its leadership team will help address the scepticism that has engulfed the bank over the recent period.'

West Bengal to fine Rs 100 for spitting, Rs 200 for littering, open defecation

West Bengal to fine Rs 100 for spitting, Rs 200 for littering, open defecation

Rediff.com3 hours ago

West Bengal's Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Pal announced that fines for spitting, littering, open defecation, and using single-use plastic bags will be enforced from Tuesday, with penalties ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 200, aiming to change public behaviour rather than generate revenue.

Married daughters entitled to compassionate appointment: HC

Married daughters entitled to compassionate appointment: HC

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that married daughters of deceased employees are entitled to compassionate appointments, stating that marital status should not be a disqualification. The court found the bank's rejection of claims based solely on marital status to be arbitrary and discriminatory, especially when married sons were granted similar benefits. This landmark decision emphasizes dependency over marital status as the criterion for such appointments.

France win men's singles, mixed doubles gold at Badminton World Championships

France win men's singles, mixed doubles gold at Badminton World Championships

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

French badminton players Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue, in mixed doubles, and Alex Lanier, in men's singles, have made history by becoming the country's first world champions in the sport. Gicquel and Delrue defeated the world No. 1 Chinese pair, while Lanier dominated his Japanese opponent in their respective finals.

Why Southern States Want Families To Have More Kids

Why Southern States Want Families To Have More Kids

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Southern chief ministers fear population stabilisation could reduce their parliamentary representation and tax devolution benefits.

Vinesh Phogat Challenges Wrestling Federation Of India's Disciplinary Action

Vinesh Phogat Challenges Wrestling Federation Of India's Disciplinary Action

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Olympian Vinesh Phogat has moved the Delhi High Court challenging two show-cause notices issued by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and subsequent disciplinary proceedings.

Cyber frauds threaten Mumbai woman with terror case, steal Rs 7.21 cr

Cyber frauds threaten Mumbai woman with terror case, steal Rs 7.21 cr

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 68-year-old Mumbai resident was defrauded of Rs 7.21 crore by cyber criminals who threatened her with false accusations of money laundering and terror funding. The fraudsters coerced her into transferring funds to bank accounts and a cryptocurrency wallet after impersonating officials from various agencies.

SC quashes FIRs against protesters, CJP calls off stir

SC quashes FIRs against protesters, CJP calls off stir

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Supreme Court has quashed all FIRs against students who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protests, stating the cases should not affect their future, while the government affirmed its commitment to youth welfare.

Sukesh Chandrasekhar gets 8-year jail term for impersonating SC judge

Sukesh Chandrasekhar gets 8-year jail term for impersonating SC judge

Rediff.com1 days ago

Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar has been sentenced to eight years of rigorous imprisonment by a Delhi court for impersonating a Supreme Court judge and attempting to influence a bail proceeding. The court emphasised the need for a deterrent message against manipulating the justice system, especially given the rise of sophisticated impersonation techniques.

Japanese Ice Skating Champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara Announce Engagement

Japanese Ice Skating Champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara Announce Engagement

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Japanese ice-skating champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, known as 'Riku-Ryu', have announced their engagement, becoming partners off as well as on the ice after winning Olympic gold.

Maratha quota stir: Jarange warns of march to Mumbai over Kunbi certificate

Maratha quota stir: Jarange warns of march to Mumbai over Kunbi certificate

Rediff.com2 days ago

Activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday stood firm on his demand for Kunbi caste certificates for all Marathas as his indefinite hunger strike entered the second day, warning that he would march to Mumbai if the Maharashtra government failed to act.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain On Rally In IT Stocks

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain On Rally In IT Stocks

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded in early trade after two days of losses, driven by strong buying in blue-chip IT stocks and a rally in global markets.

Govt employee among 6 UPPK militants arrested in Manipur

Govt employee among 6 UPPK militants arrested in Manipur

Rediff.com6 days ago

Manipur police have arrested six militants, including a minor, from the banned United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) across Imphal Valley districts. The arrests were made in connection with extortion, intimidation, and kidnapping. Security forces also conducted a separate operation, seizing arms and ammunition and destroying bunkers in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts.

Delhi playschool horror: '3-year-old tied up, touched inappropriately'

Delhi playschool horror: '3-year-old tied up, touched inappropriately'

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The father of a three-year-old boy, who allegedly endured hours of physical abuse inside his playschool in northeast Delhi, has claimed that CCTV footage showed his son tied to a chair for nearly three hours, beaten and kicked repeatedly, and, in one instance, a person placing hands on the child's private parts.

Religious freedom on downward trajectory in India: US body

Religious freedom on downward trajectory in India: US body

Rediff.com3 days ago

A bipartisan US body claimed that religious freedom conditions in India remained on the downward trajectory in 2026, citing restrictions on activities of NGOs, censorship and transnational repression.

Tension in Navi Mumbai as BJP, Uddhav Sena workers clash over SIR forms

Tension in Navi Mumbai as BJP, Uddhav Sena workers clash over SIR forms

Rediff.com3 days ago

A political controversy has erupted in Navi Mumbai after thousands of SIR forms, used for voter list revision, were allegedly found at a photocopy shop. This led to a clash between Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP activists, with allegations of voter list manipulation and questions raised about the transparency of the electoral process.

Over 100 Maha tourists stranded in flood-affected Nepal

Over 100 Maha tourists stranded in flood-affected Nepal

Rediff.com5 days ago

State officials report that at least 114 tourists from Maharashtra are estimated to be stranded in flood-hit Nepal, with 53 confirmed safe. The Maharashtra government has initiated coordination efforts with tour agencies and central authorities, establishing helplines and control rooms to assist and gather information on those affected by the devastating flash floods.

Why TCS Made Big Porsche Bet

Why TCS Made Big Porsche Bet

Rediff.com7 hours ago

'Across the entire value chain, we will be able to industrialise AI adoption, and that is the main purpose of the deal.'

What Caused Chinese Ship To Sink In 8 Minutes In Bay Of Bengal?

What Caused Chinese Ship To Sink In 8 Minutes In Bay Of Bengal?

Rediff.com6 days ago

The MV Ocean Winner sank within about eight minutes with 24 crew aboard; experts say excess moisture in its iron ore fines cargo may have caused liquefaction.

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor's Vacation With Daughter Raha

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor's Vacation With Daughter Raha

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Alia Bhatt delighted her fans by sharing a collection of vacation photos with her husband Ranbir Kapoor and their adorable daughter Raha.

ODI World Cup: Tilak Varma could be India's answer to middle-order concerns

ODI World Cup: Tilak Varma could be India's answer to middle-order concerns

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tilak Varma is emerging as India's potential middle-order backup, offering left-handed batting variety and developing off-spin as selectors seek younger, flexible options ahead of the ODI World Cup.

How K L Rahul's advice helped this UP batter overcome tough times

How K L Rahul's advice helped this UP batter overcome tough times

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Kashi Rudras captain Karan Sharma revealed that a conversation with KL Rahul during his Lucknow Super Giants stint profoundly influenced his cricketing philosophy, with Rahul's advice to prioritise the process over results helping him navigate challenging phases and slumps.

Goa nightclub fire: SC upholds HC order cancelling bail for 3 owners

Goa nightclub fire: SC upholds HC order cancelling bail for 3 owners

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Supreme Court has upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to cancel the bail of Saurabh Luthra, Gaurav Luthra, and Ajay Gupta, co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa. This ruling comes after a devastating fire at the nightclub last December claimed 25 lives and injured over 50. The apex court has directed the trio to surrender within two weeks and mandated the lower court to expedite the trial process.

Kolkata's heartbreak: Messi's retirement and a city's unwavering devotion

Kolkata's heartbreak: Messi's retirement and a city's unwavering devotion

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Kolkata, a city with a deep passion for football, is grappling with Lionel Messi's international retirement. The article explores the city's unique and enduring connection to the Argentine superstar, from his memorable 2011 visit to the emotional fan reactions to his retirement, including a controversial 2023 event.

Maharashtra tops statewise PV, CV sales in Q1 FY27: SIAM

Maharashtra tops statewise PV, CV sales in Q1 FY27: SIAM

Rediff.com5 days ago

Maharashtra recorded the highest sales for passenger and commercial vehicles in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, while Uttar Pradesh led the two and three-wheeler segments, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

Nepal Honours General Dhiraj Seth

Nepal Honours General Dhiraj Seth

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff, who is on an official visit to Nepal, was conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army by Nepalese President Ram Chandra Paudel at an investiture ceremony in Kathmandu on Monday, August 17.

Nepal floods: Bihar on high alert as Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Burhi Gandak swell

Nepal floods: Bihar on high alert as Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Burhi Gandak swell

Rediff.com3 days ago

Parts of Bihar are facing a potential deluge as major rivers like the Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, and Burhi Gandak show rising water levels. This surge is attributed to devastating flash floods and continuous rainfall in neighbouring Nepal, prompting authorities to open barrage gates and place disaster response teams on standby.

Rahul Gandhi's Politics Of The Street Wins New Fans

Rahul Gandhi's Politics Of The Street Wins New Fans

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi's aggressive street politics is giving him a fresh political edge, but overplaying his role could hurt his credibility with the wider opposition, predicts M R Narayan Swamy.

Subhash Chandra drops Ambani allegations, focuses on settling Essel Group debt

Subhash Chandra drops Ambani allegations, focuses on settling Essel Group debt

Rediff.com1 days ago

Zee founder Subhash Chandra has shifted his public statements from allegations against Mukesh Ambani to focusing on settling outstanding Essel Group debt, with borrowers reportedly agreeing to repay obligations.