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And the most polluted city in the world is....

And the most polluted city in the world is....

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Lahore, Pakistan, has once again been ranked as the world's most polluted city, with hazardous smog levels far exceeding WHO guidelines. The city is battling a toxic mix of vehicular emissions, industrial pollution, and crop residue burning.

Can Kohli turn things around at happy hunting ground?

Can Kohli turn things around at happy hunting ground?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Following a disappointing return to international cricket in the first ODI at Perth, Virat Kohli spent a considerable time in the nets on Tuesday, firing some of his trademark shots during the Indian team's first training session ahead of the second ODI in Adelaide on Thursday.

'Never said it, don't spread fake news'

'Never said it, don't spread fake news'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Sidhu hit back at an X handle for falsely attributing quotes to him.

Thousands evacuated from flooded areas of Jammu

Thousands evacuated from flooded areas of Jammu

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Over 5,000 people have been evacuated from flooded areas in the Jammu region following heavy rains and flash floods. Rescue and relief operations are underway to restore essential services and provide assistance to those affected.

Kohli Takes A Walk In The Rain

Kohli Takes A Walk In The Rain

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Virat Kohli walked around the ground in a black jacket with a hoodie before heading into the indoor facility at the National Cricket Academy.

ITC Hotels Q2 profit up 74% at Rs 133 cr

ITC Hotels Q2 profit up 74% at Rs 133 cr

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

ITC Hotels on Friday reported nearly 74 per cent rise in consolidated net profit for the second quarter ended September at Rs 133.29 crore, on higher revenue from operations. The company, which listed on the stock exchanges earlier this year post its demerger from ITC Limited, had posted a net profit of Rs 76.63 crore a year ago.

Swift Rescue: Army Builds Bridge Overnight

Swift Rescue: Army Builds Bridge Overnight

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Indian Army Builds Bridge in 18 Hours to Rescue Villagers.

'You'll be an all-format great'

'You'll be an all-format great'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Nitish flaunted his six-hitting muscle in the first innings and showed signs of living up to the belief that the former Indian skipper has exuded in him. After being put to bat by Australia, rain interrupted the play on four instances, and the Indian team toiled for rhythm as well as runs.

If police are removed for a day...: Kejriwal warns BJP

If police are removed for a day...: Kejriwal warns BJP

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Farmers of Gujarat will drag Bharatiya Janata Party leaders out of their houses and thrash them mercilessly if police were to be removed for a day, Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal claimed on Friday.

Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Chennai and many other districts.

School bus with children stuck in flooded Mumbai road; rescued

School bus with children stuck in flooded Mumbai road; rescued

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

A school bus carrying six children and two staffers got stuck on a waterlogged road in Mumbai after heavy rains. Police rescued them. Schools declared a half-day due to the rains.

EPL: United survive Chelsea thriller, Liverpool win

EPL: United survive Chelsea thriller, Liverpool win

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Bruno Fernandes milestone and late drama lift Manchester United past Chelsea with a chaotic 2-1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford

15 killed as landslide hits bus in Himachal, several trapped

15 killed as landslide hits bus in Himachal, several trapped

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

A massive landslide struck a private bus in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district, killing at least 15 passengers. Rescue operations are underway.

Time for Gill to fire as India eye T20 series lead vs Australia

Time for Gill to fire as India eye T20 series lead vs Australia

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Shubman Gill's form in the series is a concern for India as he has now gone six games without a half-century.

Modi cancels Pune visit after heavy rains

Modi cancels Pune visit after heavy rains

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Pune in Maharashtra on Thursday was cancelled following heavy rains in the city, sources said.

Tourist Footfalls Drop Across J&K, Ladakh

Tourist Footfalls Drop Across J&K, Ladakh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'The Pahalgam terror attacks and the conflict that followed were a big blow to local tourism.' 'And just when things were starting to go back to normal, the floods, caused by heavy rain, spoiled all chances of a bounce-back this season.'

Gill reflects on what went wrong in Adelaide

Gill reflects on what went wrong in Adelaide

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

India captain Shubman Gill admitted that dropped catches and a total which was just adequate cost his side dearly as Australia clinched the ODI series with a disciplined all-round performance in Adelaide on Thursday.

'Nothing Kills More People Than Air Pollution'

'Nothing Kills More People Than Air Pollution'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

'It is high time to recognise that this is the greatest issue India is confronting.' 'Even the BJP should be raising concerns because polluted air suffocates everybody's child.'

India celebrates Diwali with fervour, Delhi AQI worsens

India celebrates Diwali with fervour, Delhi AQI worsens

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Buildings were decorated with colourful lights and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country thronged temples and celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday.

PIX: Rain forces draw at Gabba after India bowlers rattle Aus

PIX: Rain forces draw at Gabba after India bowlers rattle Aus

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 3rd Test played at The Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday.

IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, 6 Maha districts

IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, 6 Maha districts

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

IMD weather forecast predicted a moderate to intense spell of rain in these areas for the next three to four hours.

Pant's return in focus as India A take on South Africa

Pant's return in focus as India A take on South Africa

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Rishabh Pant's return to competitive cricket after a three-month injury-enforced hiatus will be the primary focal point of India A's four-day match against South Africa A.

Tech snag halts Mumbai's monorail, 2nd incident in a month

Tech snag halts Mumbai's monorail, 2nd incident in a month

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

A monorail train in Mumbai experienced a technical malfunction, causing it to halt. All passengers were safely rescued. This is the second such incident in less than a month.

Floods Ravage Srinagar; Kashmir Valley Cut Off

Floods Ravage Srinagar; Kashmir Valley Cut Off

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

The Kashmir Valley was cut off from the rest of the country as all surface links, including the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, were closed for traffic due to multiple landslides and the washing away of road patches due to rains.

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Sri Lanka stays with you not just in memory, but gently reminds you what a society can achieve when heart and heritage guide the way.

782 rescued from two stranded monorail trains in Mumbai; 1 hospitalised

782 rescued from two stranded monorail trains in Mumbai; 1 hospitalised

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

A Monorail train in Mumbai halted due to a power failure amid heavy rains, stranding approximately 200 passengers. Rescue operations were conducted, and an inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

Aus press advantage on rain-marred day in Brisbane

Aus press advantage on rain-marred day in Brisbane

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

It was a frustrating day for the loyal crowd of 16,180 but perhaps more so for the home team, whose chances of forcing a result were progressively eroded.

Why Mamata is seeking compensation from Bhutan

Why Mamata is seeking compensation from Bhutan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Mamata said at Nagrakata in Jalpaiguri district that the losses occurred owing to rainwater flowing down from Bhutan through various rivers.

Bengaluru Test: Day 1 abandoned due to rain

Bengaluru Test: Day 1 abandoned due to rain

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The first day's play of the first Test between India and New Zealand has been called off without a ball being bowled because of rain.

Sabalenka sizzles on rain-hit day at Australian Open

Sabalenka sizzles on rain-hit day at Australian Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with an easy victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday.

India see off Malaysia to clinch spot in Sultan of Johor Cup final

India see off Malaysia to clinch spot in Sultan of Johor Cup final

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

They got as many as nine penalty corners in the first two quarters but converted just one.

'Form is just a word for Virat Kohli'

'Form is just a word for Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Arshdeep feels that being a master of 50-over cricket, Kohli will score runs in the remaining two games of this series.

Brook's ton in vain as NZ edge past England in first ODI

Brook's ton in vain as NZ edge past England in first ODI

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

England recovered from a disastrous start as captain Brook bludgeoned 135 from 101 balls and Jamie Overton made 46 to help their side finish on 223 all out in 35.2 overs for a fighting chance in the contest.

India braces for wet September; IMD warns of flash floods, landslides

India braces for wet September; IMD warns of flash floods, landslides

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts above-normal rainfall for India in September, following a monsoon season marked by heavy downpours and related disasters in various regions. The forecast indicates normal to above-normal rainfall for most areas, with some exceptions in the northeast, east, extreme south peninsular India, and parts of northwest India.

Mamata cautions Modi against trusting Amit Shah, invokes Mir Jafar

Mamata cautions Modi against trusting Amit Shah, invokes Mir Jafar

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticizes Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of acting like an 'acting Prime Minister' and manipulating the Election Commission. She warns Prime Minister Modi against trusting Shah, suggesting he could become a 'Mir Zafar'.

7 dead as cloudburst hits J-K's Kathua; rescue ops on

7 dead as cloudburst hits J-K's Kathua; rescue ops on

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

A cloudburst in a remote village in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in four fatalities and six injuries. Rescue operations are underway, and the district administration is monitoring the situation.

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings crush RCB in rain-curtailed thriller

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings crush RCB in rain-curtailed thriller

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at the Chinnaswamy stadium, in Bengaluru on Friday

India's plans thwarted by rain on Day 1 at Gabba

India's plans thwarted by rain on Day 1 at Gabba

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

India will have to wait until day two to show their skills and may need early wickets to force a third consecutive result in the series.

'This isn't the way we want to play'

'This isn't the way we want to play'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Chamari Athapaththu blames defeats to India, England for Women's World Cup setback

Red alert in Mumbai as roads flooded, rail, air traffic hit

Red alert in Mumbai as roads flooded, rail, air traffic hit

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Mumbaikars woke up to very heavy rainfall on Monday, while the India meteorological department (IMD) issued a 'red' alert, forecasting extremely heavy rains at isolated places in the city and adjoining areas, prompting the civic body to declare a holiday for schools and colleges, officials said.