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'No Covid violation': HC drops charges in Tablighi Jamaat case

'No Covid violation': HC drops charges in Tablighi Jamaat case

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The Delhi High Court has dropped charges against 70 Indian nationals accused of housing foreign attendees of Tablighi Jamaat congregation in March 2020 allegedly in violation of COVID-19 norms, citing lack of evidence.

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'The Indian Army won't induct anyone who has killed Indian soldiers.' 'That's why the army respects these reformed men so much -- they're on the frontline now, protecting India.'

Stokes on Bumrah: 'Can't Replicate That in Nets'

Stokes on Bumrah: 'Can't Replicate That in Nets'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Indian skipper Shubman Gill confirmed that world's best fast bowler will be back during the third Test starting July 10 and Stokes wasn't amused that he would be asked about the fast bowling talisman for zillionth time.

Big upsets at Wimbledon!

Big upsets at Wimbledon!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Defending champion Krejcikova knocked out by Navarro

Vaughan's Verdict: Gill's Grit Missing, Stokes the Difference

Vaughan's Verdict: Gill's Grit Missing, Stokes the Difference

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'Shubman Gill did not look as technically tight or calm as usual when he came out to bat on the fourth evening, but his team fought so hard on Monday in a fabulous Test.'

'Players forced to give up vacation to play Club World Cup'

'Players forced to give up vacation to play Club World Cup'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Brazil's Barcelona forward Raphinha regretted that the players were not consulted about extending their season to play at the Club World Cup, adding that nobody should be obliged to give up their vacation time.

Severance Bags 27 Nominations!

Severance Bags 27 Nominations!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Television Academy has announced the list of nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards, which will be held on September 14.

Cong badly exposed: Modi seizes on Kharge's remarks

Cong badly exposed: Modi seizes on Kharge's remarks

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said the Congress stands 'badly exposed' in front of people for promising to them what the party knows it will never be able to deliver.

Jaipur man held for raping minor daughters for over 5 years

Jaipur man held for raping minor daughters for over 5 years

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

A man was arrested and sent to jail in Jaipur on Thursday for alleged sexual abuse, including rape, of his two minor daughters over five years, a senior police official said.

Swiatek survives wind, rain, and errors to advance

Swiatek survives wind, rain, and errors to advance

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Fourth seed Iga Swiatek solved crossword puzzles during an hour-long rain interruption on Thursday but kept her focus to earn a 6-4, 7-6(5) victory over Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova and reach the Bad Homburg Open semi-finals.

Sinner-Alcaraz 'rivalry is becoming better and better'

Sinner-Alcaraz 'rivalry is becoming better and better'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Carlos Alcaraz said he could hold his head high despite being unseated from his Wimbledon throne by Jannik Sinner on Sunday and the Spaniard praised their hot rivalry for being several notches higher than the others on the men's tour.

1 JeM terrorist killed, 3 others trapped in Udhampur

1 JeM terrorist killed, 3 others trapped in Udhampur

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The encounter broke out when a joint search party of the army and police launched a search operation, based on a specific intelligence, in remote Bihali area of Basantgarh in the district this morning. Reinforcements have been rushed in and a massive search operation is going on despite bad weather.

Khemka Murder: Shooter's Wife Refutes Police

Khemka Murder: Shooter's Wife Refutes Police

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

'My husband weighs 102 kg, has a steel rod in his leg, how can he flee like the shooter in the CCTV footage?'

How Don Got Its Breathless Pace

How Don Got Its Breathless Pace

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

'While shooting the Don song, Chandra Barot ordered 30-40 paans and insisted Amitabh Bachchan eat them all.'

Stokes under fire! Atherton pulls no punches

Stokes under fire! Atherton pulls no punches

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Atherton reckons that in his three years at the helm, the series against India is Stokes' sternest test of leadership qualities.

'I Will Always Be Remembered For Don'

'I Will Always Be Remembered For Don'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Don was declared a flop because not many people turned up.' 'Luckily, Khaike Paan Banaraswala became a big hit.' 'Word of mouth publicity led to the film becoming a big hit from the second week on.'

Heated exchanges add to competitive edge at Lord's

Heated exchanges add to competitive edge at Lord's

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

'There will be things that happen between the two teams but both teams know there's a line you can't cross but it's not really been troubled too much'

Spreading Love With Irani Chai

Spreading Love With Irani Chai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

'Only a fool would put his life savings into a restaurant at 59... but I did'

No hard feelings: Trump accepts Elon Musk's apology

No hard feelings: Trump accepts Elon Musk's apology

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

United States President Donald Trump has said that it was 'very nice' of Elon Musk to apologise after billionaire entreprenuer admitted he had gone 'too far' in his personal attacks during a public fallout between the two men last week.

Growth to remain muted for IT services firms in Q1 amid macro uncertainty

Growth to remain muted for IT services firms in Q1 amid macro uncertainty

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Indian information technology (IT) service providers are expected to deliver low single-digit sequential growth in the first quarter (April-June) of 2025-26 (FY26), even as macroeconomic uncertainties continue to persist due to the volatile geopolitical environment.

Vadodara bridge collapse: Toll rises to 18, search to resume on Friday

Vadodara bridge collapse: Toll rises to 18, search to resume on Friday

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The death toll in the collapse of a bridge over the Mahisagar river in Gujarat's Vadodara district has risen to 15. Rescue operations are ongoing to find the missing.

Gill & Co. look to crack Dukes code in Birmingham

Gill & Co. look to crack Dukes code in Birmingham

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

From 2018 to 2025: Gill hopes to take measure of Dukes balls' changing behaviour

Praggnanandhaa in awe of chess GOAT

Praggnanandhaa in awe of chess GOAT

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

From flawless tournament runs to viral outbursts, Carlsen continues to shape the sport's future - sometimes with brilliance, sometimes with drama.

Char Dham helicopter services suspended for 2 days after fatal crash

Char Dham helicopter services suspended for 2 days after fatal crash

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

After chairing an emergency meeting with senior officials to discuss the situation, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that heli services on the Char Dham route will remain suspended for two days, as the weather is bad and the safety of the passengers is the government's top priority.

How Jane Street Made Rs 36,500 Crore

How Jane Street Made Rs 36,500 Crore

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

SEBI alleges Jane Street placed bets on the stock market falling and then acted in a way to make the market actually fall so it could win its bet.

Official admitted Vadodara bridge unsafe in 2022: Activist

Official admitted Vadodara bridge unsafe in 2022: Activist

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

An activist claims to have alerted officials about the dangerous condition of a bridge in Gujarat's Vadodara district three years before it collapsed, resulting in 15 deaths. The activist alleges that despite warnings, no timely action was taken.

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

BSE: Stock Exchange That Refused To Die

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The story of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the people who shaped its growth: From wars and bomb blasts to speculators, reformers and wealth creators.

Your Favourite Housefull Film? VOTE!

Your Favourite Housefull Film? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Housefull 5 may not be getting rave reviews but it's got the thumbs up from audiences.

Some said I will be finished in 8 months: Bumrah blasts critics

Some said I will be finished in 8 months: Bumrah blasts critics

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Jasprit Bumrah said it is his self belief which has allowed him to complete almost a decade in international cricket.

SBI@70: Who Says The Elephant Can't Dance?

SBI@70: Who Says The Elephant Can't Dance?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

While a giant, it's a nimble-footed one, and is growing at a speed that even some of its private sector peers find enviable.
Between FY18 and FY24, it doubled its balance sheet. Despite being a late entrant in some segments, it has been able to grab market share, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Affordable Homes Within Reach As Banks Ease Lending Norms

Affordable Homes Within Reach As Banks Ease Lending Norms

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The move is to align affordable housing finance flows to the increase in property costs and inflation, says Raghu Mohan.

What's The Point Of Quad If Trump Equates India-Pakistan?

What's The Point Of Quad If Trump Equates India-Pakistan?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

If the only superpower, which calls India an ally, sees the region through an India-Pakistan prism, it is unacceptable. Rather than endorse India's sphere of influence, this undermines it, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'People Think A Famous Mom Is A Gold Card'

'People Think A Famous Mom Is A Gold Card'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'When you are someone's kid, you get easier access to the industry.' 'People will meet you, maybe even give you a first opportunity out of goodwill.' 'But at the end of the day, it's business.'

Fadnavis, Shinde condemn Sena MLA's assault on canteen staffer

Fadnavis, Shinde condemn Sena MLA's assault on canteen staffer

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the incident of Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad slapping an employee of a canteen at the MLAs' hostel in Mumbai sends out a wrong message about all legislators that they indulge in misuse of power.

'You Can Hear Her Parents Cry Bitterly In The Night'

'You Can Hear Her Parents Cry Bitterly In The Night'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'They are in a very bad state. They have to be forced into eating.'

Israeli military apologises for map showing J-K in Pakistan

Israeli military apologises for map showing J-K in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The IDF admitted that the map "fails to precisely depict borders".

Steve Smith's surprise comeback has a NYC twist

Steve Smith's surprise comeback has a NYC twist

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Instead of waiting for the injury to heal by itself, he decided to hit the "baseball cage" in New York, where he owns an apartment.

Be Prepared For Another War!

Be Prepared For Another War!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

India needs to be technologically and militarily prepared to defend itself from both Pakistan and China, alerts Ramesh Menon.

AI 171 Crash: No Closure In Sight As Questions Linger

AI 171 Crash: No Closure In Sight As Questions Linger

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The truth about what triggered the fatal crash of the Dreamliner should not only help bring the guilty to book, but also outline the future course of action in aviation safety, notes Nivedita Mookerji.

Don't Trust AI's Medical Advice! Here's Why

Don't Trust AI's Medical Advice! Here's Why

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

AI chatbots often give unsafe health advice, warns a global study.