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Assam Police Foil Terror Plot

Assam Police Foil Terror Plot

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police say timely operation prevented a possible mass-casualty attack.

Man Held In UP For Alleged Forced Conversion Attempt

Man Held In UP For Alleged Forced Conversion Attempt

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A man has been arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly kidnapping a woman and attempting to force her religious conversion for marriage.

Durand Cup Expands To Five Cities, Welcomes Seven New Teams

Durand Cup Expands To Five Cities, Welcomes Seven New Teams

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Durand Cup football tournament will feature 24 teams, including seven debutants, across five cities from July 25 to August 23. Kolkata remains the primary hub, hosting the final, while Ranchi, Imphal, Shillong, and Guwahati will also host matches, bringing together a diverse mix of Indian and overseas teams.

Defence ministry refutes 'concealment' charge over Op Sindoor martyrs

Defence ministry refutes 'concealment' charge over Op Sindoor martyrs

Rediff.com5 days ago

Amid a row surrounding the six martyrs of Operation Sindoor, the defence ministry on Saturday said the nation paid homage to them at the "earliest opportunity", and their memory shall always be honoured with the dignity and reverence, it deserves.

'Felt insulted': Dalit bride forced to get off horse, sparks outrage

'Felt insulted': Dalit bride forced to get off horse, sparks outrage

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A Dalit bride in Rajasthan was forced to dismount from a mare during her wedding procession, sparking outrage and protests. The incident has led to demands for a fair investigation and action against those responsible.

Indian military contingent to join Seychelles National Day

Indian military contingent to join Seychelles National Day

Rediff.com5 days ago

An Indian Army contingent, Navy warships INS Tarkash and INS Ikshak, and a naval band are participating in Seychelles' Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending as the Guest of Honour, underscoring the strong strategic partnership and defence cooperation between India and the archipelago nation.

US Senate passes resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers

US Senate passes resolution to limit Trump's Iran war powers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

The US Senate passed a resolution directing then-President Donald Trump to withdraw American forces from the conflict with Iran. This bipartisan vote, though largely symbolic as a concurrent resolution, highlighted congressional concerns over potential escalation and a desire to limit presidential military authority without legislative approval.

Kidambi Srikanth Goes Down Fighting In US Open Badminton Final

Kidambi Srikanth Goes Down Fighting In US Open Badminton Final

Rediff.com4 days ago

Kidambi Srikanth ended his impressive run with a runner-up finish at the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament after going down fighting in three games to Chinese Taipei's Su Li-yang.

Injury Forces Satwiksairaj Rankireddy And Chirag Shetty Out Of Indonesia Open

Injury Forces Satwiksairaj Rankireddy And Chirag Shetty Out Of Indonesia Open

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Star Indian men's doubles badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn from the Indonesia Open mid-match due to a recurring shoulder injury to Satwik. This comes shortly after their Singapore Open victory, raising concerns about their fitness for upcoming tournaments.

217 Indians joined Russian forces during Ukraine war, 49 dead: Govt to SC

217 Indians joined Russian forces during Ukraine war, 49 dead: Govt to SC

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that 217 Indian nationals reportedly joined the Russian armed forces, with 49 fatalities amid the Russia-Ukraine war, and efforts are underway to repatriate those who were misled.

Injury Forces Satwiksairaj Rankireddy And Chirag Shetty Out Of Indonesia Open

Injury Forces Satwiksairaj Rankireddy And Chirag Shetty Out Of Indonesia Open

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Star Indian men's doubles badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have withdrawn from the Indonesia Open mid-match due to a recurring shoulder injury to Satwik. This comes shortly after their Singapore Open victory, raising concerns about their fitness for upcoming tournaments.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain's last-16 march hit by double injury blow

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain's last-16 march hit by double injury blow

Rediff.com5 days ago

Spain may have left Guadalajara with a 1-0 win over Uruguay and top spot in World Cup Group H, but their night was marred by injuries to Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino that could leave the European champions scrambling for answers on the wings.

'Blatant act of aggression': India slams Pak air strikes on Afghanistan

'Blatant act of aggression': India slams Pak air strikes on Afghanistan

Rediff.com3 days ago

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's recent air strikes on Afghan territory, which resulted in civilian casualties. The Ministry of External Affairs labelled the strikes a "blatant act of aggression" and a "direct threat" to regional peace, reiterating India's support for Afghanistan's sovereignty.

Wimbledon 2026: Sinner sends title warning with dominant win over Brooksby

Wimbledon 2026: Sinner sends title warning with dominant win over Brooksby

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon title defence gathered pace on Friday as the world number one swept aside American Jenson Brooksby 6-4 6-3 6-4 to enter the fourth round and reinforce his status as the man to beat at the All England Club.

Security Forces Destroy Illegal Bunkers In Manipur

Security Forces Destroy Illegal Bunkers In Manipur

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Security forces in Manipur destroyed six illegal bunkers in Kangpokpi district and recovered arms and explosives near the India-Myanmar border.

Asus TUF Gaming A14: Price, Specs, AI Capabilities

Asus TUF Gaming A14: Price, Specs, AI Capabilities

Rediff.com4 days ago

The new Asus TUF Gaming A14 laptop, featuring an AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, is priced at Rs 1,99,990 for the FA401GM-RG038WS model.

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again over ceasefire violations

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again over ceasefire violations

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israel's continued strikes in Lebanon and alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement. This move comes as both Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of breaching the truce, with casualties rising in southern Lebanon.

Groundbreaking IIT Mandi Research Reveals Cellular Signature Of Anaesthesia In Plants

Groundbreaking IIT Mandi Research Reveals Cellular Signature Of Anaesthesia In Plants

Rediff.com3 days ago

Scientists at IIT Mandi have identified the cellular signature of anaesthesia in plants, a discovery that challenges conventional understanding of consciousness. Their research shows plants respond to anaesthetics in a synchronised manner, reorganising cellular nuclei despite lacking a brain or nervous system, suggesting a more sentient nature than previously believed and resonating with ancient Indian philosophical thought.

Six Operation Sindoor heroes' names added to National War Memorial

Six Operation Sindoor heroes' names added to National War Memorial

Rediff.com6 days ago

Six military personnel, who died in the line of duty during Operation Sindoor last year, have been officially recognised and their names inscribed on a wall at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. This marks the first public release of their names since the operation in May 2025, which was conducted in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

Vaiko's MDMK snaps ties with DMK, to back Vijay's TVK

Vaiko's MDMK snaps ties with DMK, to back Vijay's TVK

Rediff.com6 days ago

The MDMK general council, led by Vaiko, has announced its decision to withdraw from the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance. The party accused the DMK of attempting to prop up an AIADMK government, which they claim goes against the people's mandate and the alliance's secular ideology.

PIX: Mexico City turns Carnival town after historic FIFA World Cup win

PIX: Mexico City turns Carnival town after historic FIFA World Cup win

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mexico coach Aguirre hails fans as driving force for victory as they beat Ecuador to break 40-year-old hoodoo.

FIFA World Cup 2026: France's fearsome attack enters debate over greatest forward line

FIFA World Cup 2026: France's fearsome attack enters debate over greatest forward line

Rediff.com2 days ago

France's march into the World Cup last 16 has been built on an attacking force so relentless that comparisons with some of the greatest forward lines in football history are no longer sounding premature.

Central forces working to help BJP in Bengal polls: Mamata

Central forces working to help BJP in Bengal polls: Mamata

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused central forces of working in favour of the BJP during the ongoing assembly elections, alleging intimidation and unfair practices.

Ceasefire crumbles? US bombs Iran after Hormuz attack, Tehran retaliates

Ceasefire crumbles? US bombs Iran after Hormuz attack, Tehran retaliates

Rediff.com6 days ago

The US forces conducted strikes against Iran, on Friday, as a powerful response to Thursday's attack on a commercial ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, said Central Command (CENTCOM) in a statement.

Zomato, Zepto, Swiggy, Urban Company, Porter Challenge Karnataka Gig Workers Act

Zomato, Zepto, Swiggy, Urban Company, Porter Challenge Karnataka Gig Workers Act

Rediff.com2 days ago

'If there are different laws governing the same subject, it can increase the compliance burden on platforms. The process would be easier and more transparent if there were a singular national-level law.'

Gupta And Kannan Maintain Dominance In Pune Chess

Gupta And Kannan Maintain Dominance In Pune Chess

Rediff.com2 days ago

Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta and USA's Vaidyanathan Kannan have emerged as joint leaders in the Pune International Grandmaster Round Robin Chess Tournament after securing their second consecutive wins. Kannan, a 13-year-old, defeated GM Aleksey Fedorov, while Gupta overcame Ashwath S. India's Kushagra Mohan also caused an upset by beating GM Aleksey Alexandrov.

Explained: The controversy behind South Korea's World Cup elimination

Explained: The controversy behind South Korea's World Cup elimination

Rediff.com4 hours ago

South Korea's World Cup group-stage exit has sparked a nationwide football crisis, with coach Hong Myung-bo resigning, President Lee Jae Myung ordering an investigation, and growing calls for sweeping reforms within the Korea Football Association.

Why Modi Should Watch Japan's Transformation Under Sanae Takaichi

Why Modi Should Watch Japan's Transformation Under Sanae Takaichi

Rediff.com11 hours ago

History may remember Takaichi Sanae not as the leader who simply accelerated Japanese rearmament, but as one who governed during Japan's transition from an industrial-age security model to a post-industrial strategic member of the global order, points out Varun Arya.

How Bhuvneshwar Kumar Remains A Force In T20 Cricket

How Bhuvneshwar Kumar Remains A Force In T20 Cricket

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has defied expectations to become a leading bowler in T20 cricket, adapting his skills and adding variations to remain effective in the modern game. His success is attributed to his ability to swing the ball, use clever variations like the knuckle ball, and maintain peak fitness.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu Review: The Force Has Lost Its Spark!

Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu Review: The Force Has Lost Its Spark!

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Star Wars franchise as a whole has struggled creatively in recent years, and sadly, Grogu's cuteness alone is not enough to save the day, asserts Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Iran Bids Final Farewell to Khamenei

Iran Bids Final Farewell to Khamenei

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Thousands of mourners and international delegates gathered as Iran paid its final respects to its late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strike on February 28, in Tehran.

Wimbledon 2026: Osaka turns up heat to power past Kasatkina

Wimbledon 2026: Osaka turns up heat to power past Kasatkina

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Naomi Osaka continued to make a statement at Wimbledon as she paired her flair off the court with growing confidence on it to dismiss unseeded Australian Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 on Friday and reach the last 16 for the first time.

India's Grand Plan To Bring Formula One Back

India's Grand Plan To Bring Formula One Back

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

The Indian Sports Ministry, led by Minister Manuskh Mandaviya, is establishing a dedicated Task Force to explore the revival of Formula One racing in India. This initiative follows a meeting with key stakeholders, aiming to assess the challenges and benefits of hosting major motorsport events, with a target of bringing F1 back by 2028. The Task Force will recommend a comprehensive policy framework to support motorsports growth, leveraging India's significant F1 fanbase.

Mahindra Unveils New ATV Designed For Security Forces

Mahindra Unveils New ATV Designed For Security Forces

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Described by Mahindra as a vehicle with "no excess" and "no ornamentation," this machine is a stark departure from the polished SUVs found on Indian roads. Instead, it is a high-capability tool engineered for the most punishing environments on Earth.

Detectives, Daadis, Demons On OTT

Detectives, Daadis, Demons On OTT

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Sukanya Verma lists your OTT watch options.

60-day prohibitory orders in Dharmatala ahead of TMC's July 21 rally

60-day prohibitory orders in Dharmatala ahead of TMC's July 21 rally

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Kolkata police on Tuesday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in the Dharmatala area, including the traditional venue of Trinamool Congress' annual July 21 Martyrs' Day rally, for 60 days, citing intelligence inputs about possible violent demonstrations that could disrupt public order and traffic.

How To Protect Yourself From Online Dark Patterns

How To Protect Yourself From Online Dark Patterns

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Dark patterns exploit human psychology, cognitive biases, urgency, confusion, or lack of attention to increase revenue for digital platforms at the expense of consumer choice and transparency.'

Arunachal Flash Floods Trigger Flood Threat In Assam

Arunachal Flash Floods Trigger Flood Threat In Assam

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

The weather office has warned that the prevailing monsoon conditions could trigger flash floods, landslides, waterlogging and a further rise in river levels across the Northeast.

Security Forces Recover Arms Cache In Jharkhand Anti-Naxal Operation

Security Forces Recover Arms Cache In Jharkhand Anti-Naxal Operation

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Security forces recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives during an anti-Naxal operation in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.

Wimbledon steps up heat measures as London temperatures rise

Wimbledon steps up heat measures as London temperatures rise

Rediff.com5 hours ago

With the temperatures set to rise again in London, Wimbledon chiefs and accommodation organisers are making sure that the fans and players have what they need to keep cool.