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'Friend' stabs DU girl student for talking to other men

'Friend' stabs DU girl student for talking to other men

Rediff.com5 minutes ago

A 21-year-old Delhi University student was brutally stabbed to death at her home in Tilak Nagar. Police suspect a known acquaintance, Imran, committed the crime out of rage over her talking to another person. Imran is currently absconding, and multiple police teams have been formed to apprehend him as investigations continue.

Dogged Dinusha Helps Sri Lanka Draw 2nd Test, India win series 1-0

Dogged Dinusha Helps Sri Lanka Draw 2nd Test, India win series 1-0

Rediff.com16 minutes ago

Sonal Dinusha scored a brilliant century while the tail wagged around him as Sri Lanka earned a draw on the final day of the second Test in Colombo on Thursday but India claim the series 1-0.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits flood-hit Gyirong township in Tibet

Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits flood-hit Gyirong township in Tibet

Rediff.com17 minutes ago

A massive flash flood near the China-Nepal border in Tibet has left hundreds missing and caused significant casualties. Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited the affected Gyirong Township to oversee rescue and relief operations, with the PLA mobilising forces for search and rescue.

Indian Chess Star Divya Deshmukh Set For Global Chess League Debut

Indian Chess Star Divya Deshmukh Set For Global Chess League Debut

Rediff.com17 minutes ago

Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh, an Arjuna Award recipient, is set to make her debut in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Season 4 with defending champions Alpine Pipers. She will join a star-studded team including Magnus Carlsen, Anish Giri, and Vidit Gujrathi, expressing excitement for the rapid chess format and playing in front of a home crowd.

Angad Cheema Holds Two-Shot Lead After Round Three Of Telangana Open

Angad Cheema Holds Two-Shot Lead After Round Three Of Telangana Open

Rediff.com19 minutes ago

Angad Cheema shot a seven-under 65 to retain his two-shot lead after the third round of the Telangana Open, moving to 20-under 196. Delhi's Rashid Khan matched Cheema's 65 to stay in second place, while Jairaj Singh Sandhu made a significant climb to third.

Hundreds throng Nepal hospitals, emergency wards crammed

Hundreds throng Nepal hospitals, emergency wards crammed

Rediff.com26 minutes ago

Hundreds of people are desperately searching for missing family members and friends outside hospitals in Nepal, as devastating flash floods have killed at least 270 people and left 826, including 476 foreigners, reported missing.

420 runs, three centuries: Gunawardene hails Dinusha as major positive for Sri Lanka

420 runs, three centuries: Gunawardene hails Dinusha as major positive for Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 minutes ago

Avishka Gunawardene acknowledged India's dominance but hailed Sonal Dinusha's breakthrough, with the young batter scoring 420 runs, including three centuries, as a major positive for Sri Lanka.

Sensex tanks 539 points, Nifty drops below 24,100 on HDFC Bank, geopolitical woes

Sensex tanks 539 points, Nifty drops below 24,100 on HDFC Bank, geopolitical woes

Rediff.com34 minutes ago

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a sharp decline at the close of trade, with the Sensex dropping 539 points and the Nifty falling below 24,100, primarily due to selling pressure in HDFC Bank and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

Over 40 private helicopters ferry supplies to Nepal's flood-hit areas

Over 40 private helicopters ferry supplies to Nepal's flood-hit areas

Rediff.com42 minutes ago

Nepal is grappling with severe flash floods that have claimed 270 lives and devastated three districts. Authorities are intensifying rescue and relief operations, with over 40 private helicopter flights delivering supplies and the Nepal Army coordinating efforts. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has visited affected areas to oversee the response.

Pilot, instructor killed as training aircraft crashes in Kanpur

Pilot, instructor killed as training aircraft crashes in Kanpur

Rediff.com49 minutes ago

A training aircraft operated by Garg Aviation crashed in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, killing a trainee pilot and an instructor. The Tecnam aircraft went down near Nathapurwa village shortly after take-off. Authorities, including the DGCA, are investigating the cause of the fatal accident.

Liam Delap completes 45m move to Nottingham Forest on five-year deal

Liam Delap completes 45m move to Nottingham Forest on five-year deal

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Nottingham Forest have signed Liam Delap from Chelsea for a reported club-record 45 million, with the striker agreeing to a five-year contract.

Claim by Gogi gang 'member' adds new twist to Ankit Balyan murder probe

Claim by Gogi gang 'member' adds new twist to Ankit Balyan murder probe

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The investigation into the murder of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan in Shamli has taken a turn after a person allegedly from Sonipat and belonging to the Gogi gang claimed responsibility for the killing in a social media post, officials said on Thursday.

JSW MG Motor India aims for 1 million vehicles, eyes fresh funding for expansion

JSW MG Motor India aims for 1 million vehicles, eyes fresh funding for expansion

Rediff.com1 hour ago

JSW Group and China's SAIC Motor are in discussions for the next round of capital support for JSW MG Motor India, aiming to expand manufacturing capacity beyond 220,000 units annually to an ambitious one million vehicles and broaden its new-energy vehicle (NEV) portfolio.

Sonal Dinusha Makes History With Three Centuries In India Test Series

Sonal Dinusha Makes History With Three Centuries In India Test Series

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha has etched his name in cricket history by becoming only the third Sri Lankan and ninth overall batter to score three centuries in a two-match Test series, achieving the feat against India in Colombo.

Nepal floods: 288 Indians still missing, rescue ops underway

Nepal floods: 288 Indians still missing, rescue ops underway

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that 288 Indian nationals remain missing following devastating flash floods in Nepal, including those working on hydropower projects and tourist groups.

Why are Himalayan disasters turning more destructive?

Why are Himalayan disasters turning more destructive?

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A scientist from the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology highlights how climate change, including glacial retreat, shifting precipitation patterns, and rising nighttime temperatures, is exacerbating the risk of flash floods and landslides in the Himalayas, as seen in recent disasters in Nepal and Uttarakhand.

Coast Guard rescues 2 Chinese sailors after their ship sinks off Odisha coast

Coast Guard rescues 2 Chinese sailors after their ship sinks off Odisha coast

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Indian Coast Guard ship Varad successfully brought two Chinese survivors of a sunken Panama-flagged bulk carrier to Paradip, Odisha. The MV Ocean Winner, carrying 24 crew members, sank in the Bay of Bengal on August 22. Coordinated sea and air search operations are ongoing to locate the remaining missing crew members.

X account suspended of outfit handling Mohan Bhagwat's NYC event

X account suspended of outfit handling Mohan Bhagwat's NYC event

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A US Congress-constituted advisory body on religious freedom, the USCIRF, has urged the Trump administration to revoke the visa issued to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, citing concerns over alleged violent attacks against religious minorities by RSS subgroups.

Sadhguru breaks down as 77 Isha members on Kailash pilgrimage missing

Sadhguru breaks down as 77 Isha members on Kailash pilgrimage missing

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has expressed profound anguish over a devastating flash flood near the Tibet-Nepal border, stating that 77 members of an Isha Foundation Kailash pilgrimage group are unaccounted for after the disaster struck the Gyirong area in Tibet.

RBI's New Data Rules Force Banks, NBFCs to Rework Fintech Partnerships

RBI's New Data Rules Force Banks, NBFCs to Rework Fintech Partnerships

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Indian banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are undertaking a comprehensive review and reset of their engagement terms with fintech firms, driven by the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) draft Guidance on Regulatory Expectations for Data Governance and the stringent compliance requirements of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, and its 2025 Rules.

5 Reasons Why Toxic Is A 'Tabaahi' Of Our Expectations

5 Reasons Why Toxic Is A 'Tabaahi' Of Our Expectations

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Toxic looks spectacular, but beneath its glossy, brutally violent exterior lies a hollow, confused film that mistakes style and swagger for substance, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Blue Tigers To Face World Cup Nation Panama In Bengaluru

Blue Tigers To Face World Cup Nation Panama In Bengaluru

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Indian senior men's football team will play an international friendly against Panama at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on September 26. This match against a FIFA World Cup-playing nation will be a significant test for the Blue Tigers, marking their return to Bengaluru after their SAFF Championship 2023 victory.

'Timure is completely gone, nothing is left'

'Timure is completely gone, nothing is left'

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Massive flash floods in Nepal, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche, have devastated the border town of Timure and other central districts, leaving a rising death toll and hundreds missing. The disaster, described by witnesses as feeling like an earthquake, has claimed entire families and caused widespread destruction to infrastructure. Rescue efforts are underway, with a significant number of missing individuals identified as tourists, including nearly 300 Indian nationals.

Nepal flash floods: Toll rises to 270, thousands missing

Nepal flash floods: Toll rises to 270, thousands missing

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Nepal is grappling with one of its worst disasters in recent years as massive flash floods, triggered by an ice avalanche, have claimed 270 lives and left thousands missing across multiple districts, prompting urgent rescue and relief operations.

FMGE Rules Stay Strict Despite Protests

FMGE Rules Stay Strict Despite Protests

Rediff.com2 hours ago

NBEMS will not lower FMGE qualifying standards despite protests.

Scholarships For Job-Oriented Diploma Courses

Scholarships For Job-Oriented Diploma Courses

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship (MAITS) 2026, an initiative of the K.C. Mahindra Education Trust, aims to support students from economically disadvantaged families who wish to pursue job-oriented diploma courses at recognised Government Polytechnics in India.

Spain's La Tomatina Turns Streets Red

Spain's La Tomatina Turns Streets Red

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The colourful food fight drew participants on August 26, while residents prepared homes ahead of the event.

Abhishek Banerjee: 'Casting Couch And Sexual Favours Are A Reality'

Abhishek Banerjee: 'Casting Couch And Sexual Favours Are A Reality'

Rediff.com2 hours ago

'If somebody is suggesting something sleazy, you need to take your decision and you know, leave from there.' 'No amount of work is more important than your dignity.'

Kerala's Onam liquor sales cross Rs 770 crore in 8 days

Kerala's Onam liquor sales cross Rs 770 crore in 8 days

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Kerala's state-run Bevco has reported record liquor sales during the first eight days of the Onam festive season, reaching Rs 771.29 crore, surpassing last year's figures. Officials anticipate this year's total sales will exceed the Rs 826.38 crore recorded in 2025, despite a slight dip in Uthradam day sales compared to the previous year.

Box Office: Yash's Toxic Gets Blockbuster Opening

Box Office: Yash's Toxic Gets Blockbuster Opening

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Yash has delivered a phenomenal box office success with Toxic.

Praggnanandhaa Misses Win Opportunity, Draws with Caruana in Grand Chess Tour Final

Praggnanandhaa Misses Win Opportunity, Draws with Caruana in Grand Chess Tour Final

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew his second game against Fabiano Caruana in the Grand Chess Tour final, missing a chance to level scores after a dominating performance.

India's 13-Tonne Helicopter Gets Engine Boost

India's 13-Tonne Helicopter Gets Engine Boost

Rediff.com3 hours ago

'The Aravalli engine will power HAL's upcoming 13-tonne Indian Multi-Role Helicopter and its naval variant, the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter.'

Nepal flash floods: 'Kailash yatra was her dream'

Nepal flash floods: 'Kailash yatra was her dream'

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Several pilgrims from Tamil Nadu, including Ilavarasi and Chitra, have gone missing in Nepal following devastating flash floods, leaving their families distraught and appealing for urgent government rescue efforts.

5 Rakhi Ads That Melted Our Hearts

5 Rakhi Ads That Melted Our Hearts

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Five Raksha Bandhan ads that stayed with us long after the festival was over...

AI cannot substitute judicial conscience: CJI Surya Kant

AI cannot substitute judicial conscience: CJI Surya Kant

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that while artificial intelligence (AI) can augment judicial reasoning, it cannot substitute judicial conscience, and a permanent apex body is proposed to supervise AI adoption and accountability within the judiciary.

Cricketer Asif Khan Receives 15-Month Ban For Doping Violation

Cricketer Asif Khan Receives 15-Month Ban For Doping Violation

Rediff.com3 hours ago

UAE cricketer Asif Khan has been banned for 15 months by the ICC after testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid, mesterolone, during an out-of-competition test. The ban is backdated, and his past results from September 2025 have been disqualified.

India Set For AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers Challenge In Malaysia

India Set For AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers Challenge In Malaysia

Rediff.com3 hours ago

India has been drawn into Group E of the AFC U-17 Men's Asian Cup Qualifiers, alongside hosts Malaysia, Palestine, Singapore, and Guam. The qualifiers will take place in Malaysia from November 11 to 20, with India aiming for their 11th appearance in the main tournament, scheduled for Uzbekistan in 2027.

No impact of Nepal floods in UP, Bihar till now: NDRF

No impact of Nepal floods in UP, Bihar till now: NDRF

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is closely monitoring the India-Nepal border regions in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh for any adverse impact from the devastating flash floods in Nepal. While no significant impact has been reported yet, 20 NDRF teams are deployed in the Indian states for potential relief operations. India has also sent humanitarian aid to Nepal and has additional NDRF teams on standby for deployment if requested.

Netflix Is Offering A Scholarship For...

Netflix Is Offering A Scholarship For...

Rediff.com3 hours ago

IICT and Netflix are offering scholarships to 100 students and working professionals, with up to 80 per cent financial support for courses in animation, VFX, gaming and creative technologies.

NCLT clears Subhash Chandra's Rs 6.5 crore payout for Rs 22,006 crore debt

NCLT clears Subhash Chandra's Rs 6.5 crore payout for Rs 22,006 crore debt

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved a repayment plan for media baron Subhash Chandra, allowing him to settle admitted creditor claims of approximately Rs 22,006.57 crore by paying just Rs 6.5 crore, resulting in a nearly 99.97 per cent haircut for lenders.