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Inmates Clash In Kapurthala Jail: Police Use Tear Gas

Inmates Clash In Kapurthala Jail: Police Use Tear Gas

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Police seized weapons and mobile phones after inmates clashed in Kapurthala jail. Tear gas and cane charges were used to restore order. Political leaders criticise the state government over the incident.

Odisha Gymnastics Body Accused Of Using Dead President's Name For Funds

Odisha Gymnastics Body Accused Of Using Dead President's Name For Funds

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Odisha Gymnastics Association is under investigation for allegedly using the name of its deceased president to secure funds from the state government. A complaint questions the association's governance and financial practices, including the sanctioning of funds from multiple agencies for the same event.

India Launches AI Champions Programme For Digital Governance

India Launches AI Champions Programme For Digital Governance

Rediff.com4 days ago

A three-day 'AI Champions for Digital Governance' programme has commenced in New Delhi, hosted by ITDC, SCOPE, and LBSNAA. The initiative aims to train senior leadership and operational teams in applying artificial intelligence within public sector organisations, aligning with the IndiaAI Mission. Experts highlighted AI's role in improving efficiency, productivity, and public service delivery, while also emphasising responsible adoption and data quality. The programme seeks to build an AI-ready nation and contribute to India's vision of future-ready governance systems.

India Launches AI Champions Programme For Digital Governance

India Launches AI Champions Programme For Digital Governance

Rediff.com4 days ago

A three-day 'AI Champions for Digital Governance' programme has commenced in New Delhi, hosted by ITDC, SCOPE, and LBSNAA. The initiative aims to train senior leadership and operational teams in applying artificial intelligence within public sector organisations, aligning with the IndiaAI Mission. Experts highlighted AI's role in improving efficiency, productivity, and public service delivery, while also emphasising responsible adoption and data quality. The programme seeks to build an AI-ready nation and contribute to India's vision of future-ready governance systems.

Rural Sports Festival Isha Gramotsavam Reaches North India

Rural Sports Festival Isha Gramotsavam Reaches North India

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sadhguru's Isha Gramotsavam, a rural sports festival, is expanding its 18th edition into North India, covering 10 states and one Union Territory. This year's event will engage over 80,000 players from 40,000 villages in men's volleyball and women's throwball, offering a prize pool exceeding Rs 1 crore, with the aim of social transformation through sport.

Mamata apologises for traitors, says Abhishek's flaws forgiven

Mamata apologises for traitors, says Abhishek's flaws forgiven

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mamata Banerjee strongly defended her nephew Abhishek Banerjee, apologising to the public for "traitors" who left the TMC. She accused the BJP of using investigative agencies to engineer defections and praised Abhishek for his resilience against political attacks, asserting that her family never compromised for political survival.

Passports 'regulate departure' of Indians from country: MEA

Passports 'regulate departure' of Indians from country: MEA

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that an Indian passport is primarily a travel document issued to regulate the departure of citizens and is not intended as proof of citizenship. This statement comes amidst a debate on its use for verifying citizenship, particularly concerning electoral rolls, and has drawn criticism from opposition parties.

Have Foreign Assets? View Details In AIS

Have Foreign Assets? View Details In AIS

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The data may include details of foreign bank accounts, investment accounts, certain financial investments, interest income, dividends and other specified financial income held by Indian tax residents abroad.

Nexon Geochem And Russia's Giredmet Forge Rare Earth Partnership

Nexon Geochem And Russia's Giredmet Forge Rare Earth Partnership

Rediff.com4 days ago

Hyderabad-based Nexon Geochem has partnered with Russia's Giredmet to establish integrated rare-earth processing and downstream facilities in India. This collaboration aims to bridge critical gaps in India's rare earth value chain, focusing on producing NdFeB permanent magnets essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defence systems, reducing reliance on imports.

Why Hockey India Wants External Body To Investigate Harassment Allegations

Why Hockey India Wants External Body To Investigate Harassment Allegations

Rediff.com1 days ago

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey has requested the Sports Ministry to form an independent committee to investigate sexual harassment allegations made by Asunta Lakra, citing impartiality concerns if an internal probe is conducted due to the involvement of a federation office-bearer.

India backs 14 nations' reminder to China over South China Sea claims

India backs 14 nations' reminder to China over South China Sea claims

Rediff.com3 days ago

India has reiterated its support for freedom of navigation and unimpeded commerce in the South China Sea, backing a 2016 international arbitral tribunal ruling that rejected China's extensive territorial claims. This stance aligns with a recent joint statement by the US, UK, and other nations, emphasising peaceful resolution of maritime disputes under UNCLOS.

Meet India's Youngest Commonwealth Games Athlete

Meet India's Youngest Commonwealth Games Athlete

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sixteen-year-old para cyclist Lisha Das from Assam has made history by becoming the youngest athlete selected to represent India at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where she will compete in the Para Track Cycling event.

Relief for Umar Khalid as court restores 2 weekly e-mulakats with family

Relief for Umar Khalid as court restores 2 weekly e-mulakats with family

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Delhi court has reinstated jailed activist Umar Khalid's right to two weekly video meetings (e-mulakats) with his family, overturning a reduction to one meeting. The court noted Khalid had consistently used two e-mulakats for six years without violating prison rules, despite jail authorities arguing for a single weekly meeting under current regulations. Khalid is on trial in a 2020 northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case.

'Can't imagine Hindu Rashtra without...': What RSS chief told Muslim delegation

'Can't imagine Hindu Rashtra without...': What RSS chief told Muslim delegation

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi stated, "We thought we'll go to the fountainhead of this hate discourse. This whole hate narrative according to us was being spread by the RSS," explaining the delegation's decision to meet RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in 2022.

Should You Buy 30-Year Government Bonds?

Should You Buy 30-Year Government Bonds?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Long-duration bonds allow investors to match investment tenure with long-term liabilities and also stabilise their long-duration portfolios.

Antibiotic Resistance Threatens Safe Surgery

Antibiotic Resistance Threatens Safe Surgery

Rediff.com2 days ago

'As bacteria become increasingly resistant, preserving the effectiveness of existing antibiotics is everyone's responsibility.'

Bomb-making lessons, blast plot: ATS reveals Jaish module's Guj terror plan

Bomb-making lessons, blast plot: ATS reveals Jaish module's Guj terror plan

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested five more suspects for alleged links with a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module, claiming they were learning bomb-making techniques and planning blasts. These arrests follow an earlier bust of a JeM module, bringing the total number of individuals involved in the alleged terror plot to over a dozen. The suspects were reportedly researching explosives, procuring materials, and holding recruitment meetings.

Recipe: Bethica's Soya Seaweed Tikki

Recipe: Bethica's Soya Seaweed Tikki

Rediff.com6 hours ago

These yummy shallow fried tikkis, made of soya nuggets and seaweed, are so easy and simple to prepare. They are irresistible as starter or party snacks.

'Leaving Rajasthan Royals was tough, but Dhoni, Ruturaj made CSK move easy'

'Leaving Rajasthan Royals was tough, but Dhoni, Ruturaj made CSK move easy'

Rediff.com1 days ago

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has opened up about his challenging decision to leave Rajasthan Royals after over a decade, citing his strong bond with MS Dhoni and Ruturaj Gaikwad as a key factor in his smooth transition to Chennai Super Kings.

AC failure on Mumbai local train during peak hour; 1 hospitalised

AC failure on Mumbai local train during peak hour; 1 hospitalised

Rediff.com4 days ago

Three passengers on a Mumbai suburban AC local train complained of uneasiness due to a malfunctioning air-conditioning system. One passenger required hospital treatment and the train was subsequently withdrawn from service for inspection.

Relief likely for India from US tariffs over forced labour

Relief likely for India from US tariffs over forced labour

Rediff.com1 days ago

India anticipates a reduction in the United States' proposed tariffs on Indian goods under the Section 301 investigation, following New Delhi's recent notification to restrict the import of products made with forced labour.

Senuja Wekunagoda's unbeaten 203 puts Sri Lanka U19 in command

Senuja Wekunagoda's unbeaten 203 puts Sri Lanka U19 in command

Rediff.com4 days ago

Senuja Wekunagoda's imposing unbeaten double hundred helped Sri Lanka Under-19 take control of the first Youth Test against India Under-19, posting a formidable 344/4 on the opening day in Galle.

Former MHA Official: Pak Cricket Teams Trafficked Drugs in India, Linked to Woolmer's Death

Former MHA Official: Pak Cricket Teams Trafficked Drugs in India, Linked to Woolmer's Death

Rediff.com3 days ago

R V S Mani, former Under Secretary of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, has alleged that drug trafficking was a regular practice by Pakistani cricket teams and delegations visiting India, linking it to the 2006 doping scandal involving Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, and even the death of coach Bob Woolmer.

IELTS Goes Computer-Based In India

IELTS Goes Computer-Based In India

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Candidates who prefer the paper-based format will be able to register for the final three test dates scheduled in July and August, after which the option will no longer be available in the country.

ThunderBlades Edge Pipers In Thrilling UTT Encounter

ThunderBlades Edge Pipers In Thrilling UTT Encounter

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Asian Games bronze medallist Ayhika Mukherjee led HVR Kolkata ThunderBlades to a 9-6 victory over Ahmedabad APL Pipers in Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7, marking Sofia Polcanova's first defeat and boosting Kolkata's playoff chances.

Won't let our soil be used against India: Myanmar Prez

Won't let our soil be used against India: Myanmar Prez

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Myanmarese territory would not be allowed to be used against India's security interests, as the two leaders held wide-ranging talks to boost bilateral ties in trade, defence, and energy.

9 Facts About The Puri Rath Yatra

9 Facts About The Puri Rath Yatra

Rediff.com1 days ago

July 16 will be the biggest and happiest day of the year in Puri, home to the magnificent Jagannath Temple.

Bandhan Bank Introduces Digital PF Payment Service For Businesses

Bandhan Bank Introduces Digital PF Payment Service For Businesses

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bandhan Bank has launched a new digital Provident Fund (PF) payment service, integrated with EPFO, allowing business customers to make statutory PF payments via the bank's internet banking platform. This service aims to streamline payments, optimise cash flows, and ensure timely compliance for businesses.

Govt allots 2 million more tonnes of broken rice for E20

Govt allots 2 million more tonnes of broken rice for E20

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian government has allocated an additional 2 million tonnes of surplus broken rice from FCI stocks for its ethanol blending programme, while simultaneously issuing a detailed rebuttal to widespread misinformation regarding the E20 fuel, addressing concerns from water consumption to engine damage and environmental impact.

Lupita's Odyssey Red Carpet Appearance Gets A Desi Touch

Lupita's Odyssey Red Carpet Appearance Gets A Desi Touch

Rediff.com1 days ago

At the New York premiere of The Odyssey, Lupita Nyong'o, who plays Helen of Troy in the Christopher Nolan film, stepped out in a breathtaking metallic gold Nicholas Oakwell Couture gown. But it was her necklace that had fashion lovers in India doing a double take.

NITI Aayog's Vision For India's Bioeconomy Growth

NITI Aayog's Vision For India's Bioeconomy Growth

Rediff.com1 days ago

A NITI Aayog report outlines India's potential to scale its bioeconomy to USD 691 billion by 2035 and USD 2.6 trillion by 2047, creating over 30 million high-value jobs. The report stresses the need for coordinated national execution, regulatory reforms, a strengthened talent pipeline, and a significant BioEconomy Growth Fund to achieve this vision, positioning India among the top biotechnology powers globally.

Indian-Origin Astronaut Anil Menon Begins Eight-Month ISS Mission

Indian-Origin Astronaut Anil Menon Begins Eight-Month ISS Mission

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon, along with two Russian cosmonauts, has embarked on an eight-month mission to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft. This marks Menon's first spaceflight, where he will conduct scientific research and technology demonstrations focused on human space exploration, microgravity effects, and in-space production of advanced materials.

Top Seeds Chuah And Othman Triumph At HCL Squash Challenger

Top Seeds Chuah And Othman Triumph At HCL Squash Challenger

Rediff.com2 days ago

Joachim Chuah of Malaysia and Rouqaia Othman of Egypt, both top seeds, have won the men's and women's titles respectively at the HCL Squash PSA Challenger Tour-Chennai, held at the Indian Squash Academy.

Odisha Textbooks Found With 1,678 Errors

Odisha Textbooks Found With 1,678 Errors

Rediff.com1 days ago

How did hundreds of errors slip through multiple stages of drafting, editing, proofreading, expert review and final approval before making their way into classrooms?

Breakfast recipe: Avocado toast with poached eggs

Breakfast recipe: Avocado toast with poached eggs

Rediff.com1 days ago

Chef Prakash Chettiyar, executive chef, JW Marriott Kolkata shares a tempting breakfast recipe.

Google challenges Delhi HC ruling on keyword bidding

Google challenges Delhi HC ruling on keyword bidding

Rediff.com7 days ago

Google has challenged a Delhi High Court single-judge bench ruling that held it liable for trademark infringement by allowing competitors to bid on and use the 'Hindware' trademark as keywords in its Google Ads programme. Google argues that keyword bidding promotes competition and is a globally accepted norm, citing previous rulings that allowed the practice. The tech giant contends that the Trade Marks Act does not distinguish between coined and generic words for such infringements.

Indrajit Lankesh: 'I Was A Bridge To Deepika Padukone's Glory'

Indrajit Lankesh: 'I Was A Bridge To Deepika Padukone's Glory'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'It was only after Aishwarya ran for 100 days and became a massive hit that Shah Rukh Khan signed Deepika Padukone.'

Why Cashless Claims Get Denied

Why Cashless Claims Get Denied

Rediff.com2 days ago

If reimbursement becomes unavoidable, submit a complete file at the earliest.

Naveen Rathi And Ayesha Gupta Crowned Champions At NCR Cup Junior And Amateur Golf Tournament

Naveen Rathi And Ayesha Gupta Crowned Champions At NCR Cup Junior And Amateur Golf Tournament

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Naveen Rathi successfully defended his Category A boys' title, and Ayesha Gupta won the girls' crown at the 25th NCR Cup Junior and Amateur Golf tournament in Manesar. The event, organised by the Delhi Golf Society, saw over 160 participants, with other categories also witnessing strong performances from emerging talents like Arush and Unnati Singh.

Make Iran pay: US weighs using frozen assets for Gulf reconstruction

Make Iran pay: US weighs using frozen assets for Gulf reconstruction

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A source familiar with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking revealed on Saturday that the department "intends to utilise all available authorities to make Iranian assets accessible for rebuilding and repair efforts related to any future damage inflicted by Iran."