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UK police continue search of ex-prince Andrew's former home

UK police continue search of ex-prince Andrew's former home

Rediff.com23 hours ago

UK police continue their investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office against Prince Andrew, including searching his former home at Royal Lodge. The investigation follows the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein and focuses on potential breaches during Andrew's time as UK Trade Envoy.

Mahieka helped me rediscover excitement for the game: Hardik Pandya

Mahieka helped me rediscover excitement for the game: Hardik Pandya

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya paid tribute to girlfriend Mahieka Sharma for helping him rediscover his love for the game, a shift that saw him putting in the long hours in the net.

Communal clash breaks out in Jabalpur town, 49 arrested

Communal clash breaks out in Jabalpur town, 49 arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

Tension gripped Sihora town in Jabalpur district after a communal clash involving stone-pelting and vandalism, leading to police intervention and multiple arrests.

Trump yet to decide as US mulls weekend strike on Iran

Trump yet to decide as US mulls weekend strike on Iran

Rediff.com2 days ago

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt noted that progress has been made in the Geneva talks with Iranian authorities, but the two nations stand 'far apart' on certain issues.

Shami leads Bengal's fightback vs J&K in Ranji Trophy

Shami leads Bengal's fightback vs J&K in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com4 days ago

Shami grabs three but J&K need 131 more to take first innings lead

Tirupati Laddu Reignites Political Battle In Andhra Pradesh

Tirupati Laddu Reignites Political Battle In Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com7 hours ago

With TDP and YSRCP trying to score political points, the sacred laddu may well create a storm in days to come.

Australia to hold 'Forensic Review' after T20 World Cup flop

Australia to hold 'Forensic Review' after T20 World Cup flop

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former champions Australia are set to conduct a thorough review of their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign after failing to progress beyond the group stage.

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

Rediff.com1 days ago

Chennai-based photographer Ramya Sriram explains how she captured the fiery and hypnotic Theyyam image that won her the National Geographic India Contest

Friday the 13th caps a week of AI-sparked horror in IT stocks

Friday the 13th caps a week of AI-sparked horror in IT stocks

Rediff.com7 days ago

The selloff in domestic information technology stocks intensified on Friday, with the Nifty IT index sliding as much as 5.2 per cent during the session before paring losses to close 1.44 per cent lower.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Can NZ's middle order survive Pak spin?

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Can NZ's middle order survive Pak spin?

Rediff.com1 days ago

New Zealand's middle-order faces a stern test against Pakistan's spin attack in their T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 match. The ability of the Kiwi batters to counter the spin will be crucial for their success.

Why do stocks fall even after beating the earnings?

Why do stocks fall even after beating the earnings?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Investors have often been left scratching their heads over why a company's stock fails to move despite delivering beating earnings results, only to see the stock fall. According to theory, beating earnings should translate to higher stock prices, but in today's interconnected world, stock prices do not depend on the numbers.

T20 World Cup: Nissanka's Chase Masterclass: A Century To Remember!

T20 World Cup: Nissanka's Chase Masterclass: A Century To Remember!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Pathum Nissanka's 52-ball hundred was the first century of this year's T20 World Cup and it could not have come at a better time for Sri Lanka.

AI can help India achieve Viksit Bharat goal, but poses high risk to jobs: IMF chief

AI can help India achieve Viksit Bharat goal, but poses high risk to jobs: IMF chief

Rediff.com19 hours ago

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva discusses the potential of artificial intelligence to boost global growth, particularly in India, while also addressing the significant risks of job displacement and financial instability.

SC rejects plea against Assam CM Sarma over 'shooting' video

SC rejects plea against Assam CM Sarma over 'shooting' video

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Supreme Court has declined to entertain petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding a viral video, advising petitioners to approach the Gauhati High Court instead.

Identity profiling by caste, race or region a regressive step: SC

Identity profiling by caste, race or region a regressive step: SC

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking to prevent discrimination and violence against citizens from the northeast and other regions, stating that identifying persons on grounds of race, region, sex, and caste would be a regressive step.

SC to hear pleas against Digital Personal Data Protection Act

SC to hear pleas against Digital Personal Data Protection Act

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, focusing on concerns about its impact on the Right to Information Act.

21 Karnataka Cong MLAs fly abroad amid power tussle

21 Karnataka Cong MLAs fly abroad amid power tussle

Rediff.com2 days ago

At least 21 Congress legislators in Karnataka have departed for a foreign tour ahead of the state budget presentation, fueling speculation amid ongoing power dynamics within the ruling party.

Will Australia end disastrous T20 World Cup campaign on a high?

Will Australia end disastrous T20 World Cup campaign on a high?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Australia will aim to salvage pride against Oman in their final T20 World Cup match after a disappointing campaign marked by injuries and poor form.

T20 World Cup: USA crush Namibia, keep slim Super 8s hopes alive

T20 World Cup: USA crush Namibia, keep slim Super 8s hopes alive

Rediff.com5 days ago

Sanjay's 68, bowlers seal 31-run win as USA stay alive

Delhi: 6-yr-old on way to school killed as car hits e-rickshaw

Delhi: 6-yr-old on way to school killed as car hits e-rickshaw

Rediff.com1 days ago

A six-year-old girl died and her grandmother was injured after their e-rickshaw collided with a car in Janakpuri, Delhi. Police have arrested the driver and are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about e-rickshaw safety in the city.

T20 World Cup, India vs Pak: 'If Salman wants...': SKY's big Abhishek hint

T20 World Cup, India vs Pak: 'If Salman wants...': SKY's big Abhishek hint

Rediff.com7 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav playfully addresses Abhishek Sharma's fitness ahead of the highly anticipated T20 World Cup match against Pakistan, hinting at his likely participation.

MP CM, Speaker express regret over Vijayvargiya's remark

MP CM, Speaker express regret over Vijayvargiya's remark

Rediff.com1 days ago

Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya used an unparliamentary word for the Leader of the Opposition Umang Singhar, prompting apologies and protests.

Grip and choke: Rahul Gandhi on why he used Jiu-Jitsu terms to attack Modi

Grip and choke: Rahul Gandhi on why he used Jiu-Jitsu terms to attack Modi

Rediff.com1 days ago

'In my experience of politics, I have seen political grips and political chokes are mostly hidden. The average person cannot see them,' Rahul Gandhi said.

Clinical Australia outclass India women in Canberra; level T20I series

Clinical Australia outclass India women in Canberra; level T20I series

Rediff.com1 days ago

Australia defeated India by 19 runs in the second T20I to level the three-match series, powered by a record opening stand between Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney.

Sonia Gandhi offered me CM post in 2014 but Rahul intervened: Himanta

Sonia Gandhi offered me CM post in 2014 but Rahul intervened: Himanta

Rediff.com4 days ago

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that Sonia Gandhi had asked him to decide on his swearing-in date as CM in 2014, but the situation changed after Rahul Gandhi intervened. Sarma, who later joined the BJP, believes the events led him to a better position to serve Assam and Sanatan dharma.

Lamborghini crash: Driver takes blame, cops deny claim

Lamborghini crash: Driver takes blame, cops deny claim

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The investigation into the Lamborghini crash in Kanpur takes a new turn as a man claims he was driving, contradicting police evidence that points to the owner's son.

'Delhi will become Khalistan': Hoax bomb threat targets Parliament, schools

'Delhi will become Khalistan': Hoax bomb threat targets Parliament, schools

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Several schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Friday morning, causing widespread concern before authorities declared the threats a hoax. The emails contained disturbing content and prompted thorough search operations and heightened security measures.

Does NCP merger now depend on BJP's political green signal?

Does NCP merger now depend on BJP's political green signal?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Senior NCP leader Hasan Mushrif admitted that Ajit Pawar was holding talks with NCP (SP) leaders on the merger of the two factions before his death.

Sidharth Malhotra Mourns The Loss Of His Father

Sidharth Malhotra Mourns The Loss Of His Father

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Papa, your integrity is my inheritance.'

Focus on Abhishek's batting as India take on Netherlands

Focus on Abhishek's batting as India take on Netherlands

Rediff.com4 days ago

India will be hoping that Abhishek Sharma returns to his destructive ways and the other batters up their game against spin when the side takes the field for its final T20 World Cup league fixture against the Netherlands.

The Gulf Dream That Led To A Palace

The Gulf Dream That Led To A Palace

Rediff.com1 days ago

After spending 43 years working inside Dubai's royal palace, a man from Kottakkal returned home with nothing but gratitude for the life he lived in extraordinary circumstances.

What happens if rain plays spoilsport in Ind-Pak match...

What happens if rain plays spoilsport in Ind-Pak match...

Rediff.com6 days ago

Heavy showers are forecast in Colombo for the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash at R Premadasa Stadium, with interruptions likely but quick resumptions expected.

Man faints, dies at TVK chief Vijay's rally in Salem

Man faints, dies at TVK chief Vijay's rally in Salem

Rediff.com7 days ago

The man, identified as Suraj, a native of Maharashtra and residing in Salem, collapsed after complaining of chest pain. According to the police, he had gone to see Vijay.

Arundhati Reddy Stars as India Beat Australia by DLS

Arundhati Reddy Stars as India Beat Australia by DLS

Rediff.com5 days ago

Arundhati Reddy's 4/22 and Shafali Verma's cameo power India to a 21-run DLS win over Australia in the opening Women's T20I in Sydney.

T20 World Cup: India March Into Super 8s With Spotless Record

T20 World Cup: India March Into Super 8s With Spotless Record

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shivam Dube's explosive innings helped India recover from a slow start against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup, after the top order struggled against Aryan Dutt's spin bowling.

T20 World Cup: UAE's Siddique rocks Canada with stunning 5-wicket spell

T20 World Cup: UAE's Siddique rocks Canada with stunning 5-wicket spell

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Junaid Siddique's maiden five-wicket haul helped UAE restrict Canada to 150/7 in their T20 World Cup clash, despite a half-century from Harsh Thaker.

T20 WC: Afghanistan thump Canada to bow out on a high

T20 WC: Afghanistan thump Canada to bow out on a high

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ibrahim Zadran's unbeaten 95 and Mohammad Nabi's four-wicket haul steered Afghanistan to an 82-run win over Canada in their final T20 World Cup match in Chennai, finishing on a high despite both teams being eliminated.

When Shashi Tharoor Met Priyanka Chopra

When Shashi Tharoor Met Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com5 days ago

Shashi Tharoor met Priyanka Chopra over the weekend, and won the Internet over.

The Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda Love Story

The Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda Love Story

Rediff.com3 days ago

After winning hearts with their onscreen chemistry, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are reportedly getting ready for their happily-ever-after off-screen.

The Newscaster Who Became Family

The Newscaster Who Became Family

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sarla Maheshwari brought families together for that half hour -- delivering the news with remarkable poise, a firm command over language, without drama or noise. She was a classic.