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Swiatek, Andreeva, Kostyuk in French Open Round Of 16

Swiatek, Andreeva, Kostyuk in French Open Round Of 16

Rediff.com5 days ago

Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva, and Marta Kostyuk have all advanced to the fourth round of the French Open after winning their respective matches.

Mamata's 'Girgiti' poem targets TMC rebels amid growing dissent

Mamata's 'Girgiti' poem targets TMC rebels amid growing dissent

Rediff.com5 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has penned a new poem titled 'Girgiti' (Chameleon), which political observers believe carries a veiled message for leaders who have recently turned critical of the Trinamool Congress.

'Injustice has been done to Bengaluru': Shivakumar slams shifting IPL final to Ahmedabad

'Injustice has been done to Bengaluru': Shivakumar slams shifting IPL final to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com2 days ago

Karnataka's Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar has criticised the decision to move the IPL final to Ahmedabad, despite congratulating Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on their victory. He claims Bengaluru was unfairly stripped of the opportunity to host the final.

Trinamool splits as 58 MLAs elect rebel leader as Leader of Opposition

Trinamool splits as 58 MLAs elect rebel leader as Leader of Opposition

Rediff.com11 hours ago

The dramatic development marked the culmination of a revolt that began with allegations of forged signatures on a letter proposing a Leader of Opposition and snowballed into an open challenge to the party leadership following the TMC's defeat at the hands of the BJP in the assembly elections.

Adani SEC Case: US Court Asked For More Time

Adani SEC Case: US Court Asked For More Time

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The US Securities and Exchange Commission and Indian businessmen Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani have jointly requested a US court for more time to file key submissions in a civil securities case.

10 Times Bollywood Got Really Fashionable

10 Times Bollywood Got Really Fashionable

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The Devil Wears Prada is getting a sequel in 2026, and reminding us how Bollywood has consistently delivered films and shows that are not just memorable entertainers but also major trendsetters in fashion.

Dharmendra Pradhan Advocates for 'Mahakal Standard Time'

Dharmendra Pradhan Advocates for 'Mahakal Standard Time'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan advocates for the establishment of 'Mahakal Standard Time' based on Ujjain's historical significance in time calculation, challenging the dominance of Greenwich Mean Time.

Gujarat Jail Staff To Receive Mental Health Training

Gujarat Jail Staff To Receive Mental Health Training

Rediff.com1 days ago

A week-long mental health training programme, 'Psychological Risk Assessment, Health Awareness and Resilience' (PRAHARI), has commenced for jail staff at Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The initiative aims to equip prison personnel with skills to identify and manage mental health risks among inmates and to support their own mental well-being.

'Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah Won't Sabotage One Another'

'Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah Won't Sabotage One Another'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Both men understand the stakes. They are not about to squander what they have.'

IPL 2027: Hardik Trade, Coaching Shake-Up: What's Next For LSG?

IPL 2027: Hardik Trade, Coaching Shake-Up: What's Next For LSG?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Lucknow Super Giants face a crucial rebuilding phase after finishing last in IPL 2026 and Rishabh Pant stepping down as captain. From auction strategy and potential Hardik Pandya interest to coaching changes and retention plans, here's what lies ahead for LSG before IPL 2027.

Delhi Police Nab Gogi Gang Member After Year-Long Manhunt

Delhi Police Nab Gogi Gang Member After Year-Long Manhunt

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a wanted member of the Gogi gang in Sonipat, Haryana, after he evaded arrest for over a year in connection with an extortion case. Baljit, 39, was a proclaimed offender in a 2025 case registered in Rohini.

Arne Slot sacked! Pays price for Liverpool's dramatic fall

Arne Slot sacked! Pays price for Liverpool's dramatic fall

Rediff.com4 days ago

Liverpool have sacked manager Arne Slot after a disappointing second season where they failed to defend their Premier League title and missed out on Champions League qualification.

Trent targets 10x revenue milestone, eyes international markets: Noel Tata

Trent targets 10x revenue milestone, eyes international markets: Noel Tata

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tata Group retail firm Trent, owner of Westside and Zudio, is confident of achieving a ten-fold increase in revenue in the 'not-so-distant future' and plans to take its homegrown brands to international markets, said Chairman Noel N Tata.

Netrasemi's Indigenous AI Chipset A2000 Nears Commercial Launch

Netrasemi's Indigenous AI Chipset A2000 Nears Commercial Launch

Rediff.com6 days ago

Netrasemi, an Indian semiconductor start-up, has announced that its flagship AI chipset, A2000, has achieved silicon bringup and is preparing for commercial production this year. The A2000 SoC, supported by Zoho and the government's DLI programme, will enable smart vision and real-time video analytics for smart cameras and edge AI platforms.

Heartbreak For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi As Batting Heroics Fall Short

Heartbreak For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi As Batting Heroics Fall Short

Rediff.com5 days ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left heartbroken after Rajasthan Royals suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match.

Malicious actors staged DOS attacks on re-evaluation portal: CBSE

Malicious actors staged DOS attacks on re-evaluation portal: CBSE

Rediff.com1 days ago

The CBSE reported that its re-evaluation portal faced a series of cyberattacks, including a denial-of-service attack, while students accessed the platform for verification and re-evaluation of answer books.

Satwik-Chirag Eye Thailand Open Crown After Singapore Triumph

Satwik-Chirag Eye Thailand Open Crown After Singapore Triumph

Rediff.com2 days ago

Fresh from their Singapore Open victory, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are set to compete in the Thailand Open Super 1000 badminton tournament, while other Indian shuttlers including PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will also participate.

US, Iran close to a 'very good deal', says Trump; signals tough action if...

US, Iran close to a 'very good deal', says Trump; signals tough action if...

Rediff.com3 days ago

US President Donald Trump indicated that a peace deal with Iran is possible, but stressed that military action remains an option if talks fail. He emphasised the need for guarantees against nuclear weapons in any agreement.

Why Sea Chokepoints Have Become The New Battleground

Why Sea Chokepoints Have Become The New Battleground

Rediff.com2 days ago

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.

AIFF Announces Tentative Football Season Calendar For 2026-27

AIFF Announces Tentative Football Season Calendar For 2026-27

Rediff.com1 days ago

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has released its tentative calendar for the 2026-27 season, featuring the Indian Super League (ISL), Federation Cup, and other key tournaments.

21, mostly foreigners, killed in massive fire at Delhi hotel

21, mostly foreigners, killed in massive fire at Delhi hotel

Rediff.com11 hours ago

The building suffered extensive damage in the fire, with debris, shattered glass and burnt materials strewn in the vicinity. A large crowd gathered near the site as authorities cordoned off the spot and diverted traffic to facilitate rescue operations.

Delhi to scrap B&B policy after deadly hotel fire

Delhi to scrap B&B policy after deadly hotel fire

Rediff.com12 hours ago

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.

Birthday blow! Swiatek crashes out of French Open

Birthday blow! Swiatek crashes out of French Open

Rediff.com3 days ago

Iga Swiatek's French Open campaign ended in a stunning defeat to Marta Kostyuk, adding to the series of upsets at Roland Garros.

Gurugram Man Held For Poisoning Infant Son

Gurugram Man Held For Poisoning Infant Son

Rediff.com1 days ago

Gurugram Police have arrested a man for allegedly poisoning and killing his 5-month-old son, who was born out of a live-in relationship. The accused was reportedly unhappy about the child's birth and has confessed to administering a poisonous substance to the infant.

IPL 2026: 'Time for Hardik to Deliver': Chopra on MI Captain's Form

IPL 2026: 'Time for Hardik to Deliver': Chopra on MI Captain's Form

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Aakash Chopra questions Hardik Pandya's impact as Mumbai Indians struggle at the bottom of IPL 2026, urging fresh ideas and a fearless approach.

India rejects third-party role in resolving border dispute with Nepal

India rejects third-party role in resolving border dispute with Nepal

Rediff.com1 days ago

India has rejected any role for third parties in resolving its border dispute with Nepal, following comments from Nepal's Prime Minister suggesting involvement of China and the UK.

Cockroach Janta Party founder to return to India, lead stir against Pradhan

Cockroach Janta Party founder to return to India, lead stir against Pradhan

Rediff.com2 days ago

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke plans to return to India to launch a peaceful protest seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination-related lapses.

Mamata's MLA meet cancelled as three-fourths of members fail to turn up

Mamata's MLA meet cancelled as three-fourths of members fail to turn up

Rediff.com3 days ago

A scheduled meeting of Trinamool Congress legislators was cancelled due to the absence of most MLAs, attributed to protests following attacks on party leaders. The party has announced further protests against the BJP government.

Jharkhand Minority Commission Chairman Expresses Grave Concern Over Rising Crime Against Minorities

Jharkhand Minority Commission Chairman Expresses Grave Concern Over Rising Crime Against Minorities

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Jharkhand State Minority Commission Chairman Hedayatullah Khan has voiced serious concerns over a surge in crimes against minority community members across the state, including the recent discovery of two minor siblings' bodies in Hazaribag and the disappearance of a three-year-old girl in Jamshedpur. Khan criticised the administration's handling of these cases, citing police negligence in registering an FIR for the missing girl, and demanded impartial investigations and accountability from senior police officials.

How New Digital Module Will Help Expedite Prisoner Release

How New Digital Module Will Help Expedite Prisoner Release

Rediff.com7 days ago

The National Legal Services Authority has launched a digital module to automate and expedite the process of remission and premature release of eligible prisoners across India.

Hero to roll out flex-fuel versions of motorcycles, but concerns remain

Hero to roll out flex-fuel versions of motorcycles, but concerns remain

Rediff.com12 minutes ago

Flex fuel motorcycles can deliver "3 per cent higher torque and 7 per cent higher peak power".

'This is not monarchy': Bihar CM's jibe at Rabri over govt bungalow

'This is not monarchy': Bihar CM's jibe at Rabri over govt bungalow

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary criticised the RJD regarding the allotment of government bungalows, referencing the dispute over Rabri Devi's residence.

KM Deeksha Fails Dope Test; India Leads AIU Ineligible Athletes List

KM Deeksha Fails Dope Test; India Leads AIU Ineligible Athletes List

Rediff.com1 days ago

National Games silver medallist K M Deeksha has failed a dope test, according to sources. India maintains top spot in AIU list of currently ineligible athletes.

When Love Turned Into Betrayal

When Love Turned Into Betrayal

Rediff.com4 days ago

An electric current passed through me, and I couldn't figure out what hit me. Aarti David explores love and betrayal in this short story.

Excited to bring world's biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences: Zee CEO

Excited to bring world's biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences: Zee CEO

Rediff.com2 days ago

"Excited to bring world's biggest sporting spectacles to Indian audiences": Zee CEO Punit Goenka after securing FIFA broadcasting rights till 2034

Indian Pharma Firms Deepen US Investment in Specialty Drugs Amidst Generic Pressure

Indian Pharma Firms Deepen US Investment in Specialty Drugs Amidst Generic Pressure

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian pharmaceutical companies are strategically increasing investments in the US market, focusing on specialty drugs, complex generics, respiratory products, and local manufacturing, despite a nearly 10 per cent fall in exports to the US in FY26 due to pricing pressure and competition in traditional generics.

SAFF Women's C'ship: Chhetri questions team's attitude after sealing final spot

SAFF Women's C'ship: Chhetri questions team's attitude after sealing final spot

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Sanfida Nongrum's second-half strike sent India into the SAFF Women's Championship final, but coach Crispin Chhetri criticised his side's attitude and admitted Bhutan 'deserved to win' after a scrappy 1-0 semi-final victory.

Rafael Nadal opens up about health risks during career

Rafael Nadal opens up about health risks during career

Rediff.com5 days ago

Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, has revealed the immense health risks he took to prolong his tennis career, battling a chronic foot injury and other complications.

PSG celebrate European dominance at French Open

PSG celebrate European dominance at French Open

Rediff.com2 days ago

Paris St Germain players presented their Champions League trophies to the French Open crowd on Monday, two days after winning Europe's premium club competition for the second time in a row.

PV Sindhu Advances To Second Round Of Indonesia Open

PV Sindhu Advances To Second Round Of Indonesia Open

Rediff.com1 days ago

PV Sindhu progressed to the second round of the Indonesia Open after a win against Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan, while Kidambi Srikanth faced an early exit. Other Indian players had mixed results in the tournament.