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Land for job: Frame charges against Lalu, orders court

Land for job: Frame charges against Lalu, orders court

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his family, and others in the alleged land-for-job scam, accusing Yadav of using his railway ministry position for personal gain.

Ashes: England captain Stokes suffers adductor injury

Ashes: England captain Stokes suffers adductor injury

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

England captain Ben Stokes was forced off the field because of injury on Day 4 of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia on Wednesday.

Sindhu knocked out in Malaysia Open semis

Sindhu knocked out in Malaysia Open semis

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Playing her first tournament after recovering from a foot injury that kept her on the sidelines since October last year, Sindhu also let slip an 11-6 lead in the second game.

HC acquits five in 2007 Rampur CRPF camp terror attack case

HC acquits five in 2007 Rampur CRPF camp terror attack case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

The Allahabad High Court overturned a trial court's decision, acquitting five individuals previously convicted in connection with the 2007 terrorist attack on a CRPF camp in Rampur, citing defects in the investigation.

Sindhu opens up on injury, doubts and stronger comeback

Sindhu opens up on injury, doubts and stronger comeback

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'There are a lot of questions in your mind where you are answerable to it, like you yourself are answerable to it. It helped me to get back much more stronger and better.'

Live selfie, location lock: India tightens KYC rules for crypto exchanges

Live selfie, location lock: India tightens KYC rules for crypto exchanges

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Under the new rules, users must take a "live selfie" using software that verifies their presence, typically through eye-blinking or head movement. The measure helps prevent the use of static photos or deepfakes.

Anahat Singh storms into British Junior U-19 semis

Anahat Singh storms into British Junior U-19 semis

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Rising Indian player Anahat Singh moved into the women's semifinals of the British Junior Under-19 Open squash tournament in Birmingham.

Mumbai civic polls: Mahayuti woos voters with AI, free bus travel for women

Mumbai civic polls: Mahayuti woos voters with AI, free bus travel for women

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

The Mahayuti alliance has released its manifesto for the upcoming Mumbai civic elections, promising technology-led governance, concessions for women, and addressing issues like illegal immigration and infrastructure.

Virat Kohli to miss Delhi vs Railways VHT clash

Virat Kohli to miss Delhi vs Railways VHT clash

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

India superstar Virat Kohli will not feature in Delhi's fixture against Railways in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in New Delhi on Tuesday, head coach Sarandeep Singh told PTI.

Sidda to meet guv on hate speech bill amid BJP's march call

Sidda to meet guv on hate speech bill amid BJP's march call

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismisses speculation of a power struggle within the Congress party and addresses concerns regarding the Hate Speech Bill.

FA Cup holders Palace knocked out by non-league Macclesfield

FA Cup holders Palace knocked out by non-league Macclesfield

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Non-league Macclesfield produced perhaps the FA Cup's greatest upset on Saturday when they beat holders Crystal Palace 2-1 in a thirdround thriller, knocking Oliver Glasner's team out of the competition and sending the Moss Rose crowd into raptures.

Injury scare: Tilak Varma ruled out of NZ T20Is

Injury scare: Tilak Varma ruled out of NZ T20Is

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The injury also puts a question mark over his participation in next month's T20 World Cup.

'When Root Scores, My Mind Goes to Kohli'

'When Root Scores, My Mind Goes to Kohli'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Every time Joe Root or Steve Smith scores big in Test cricket, Sanjay Manjrekar says his thoughts drift to Virat Kohli.

PIX: Manchester City, Villa held; Chelsea lose to Fulham

PIX: Manchester City, Villa held; Chelsea lose to Fulham

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Arsenal's Premier League title prospects were enhanced without them even kicking a ball on Wednesday as their closest challengers Manchester City and Aston Villa both dropped points.

Meet Team India's New All-rounder!

Meet Team India's New All-rounder!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

India pacer Harshit Rana has revealed that the Indian management is aiming to groom him as an all-rounder.

Why T20 World Cup not a priority for Kiwis right now!

Why T20 World Cup not a priority for Kiwis right now!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

New Zealand are not dwelling on the T20 World Cup, which is still a month away, and are instead focused on the immediate challenge of facing the Indian bowlers in the upcoming white-ball series, batter Daryl Mitchell said on Wednesday.

Forces strengthen cordon after encounter with terrorists in J-K's Kathua

Forces strengthen cordon after encounter with terrorists in J-K's Kathua

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Security forces have strengthened the cordon in a remote forest area of Kathua district following an encounter with terrorists. A search operation was launched after reports of terrorist presence in Kahog village of Billawar. Intense firing lasted for over an hour, and reinforcements, including Army paratroopers, have been deployed to neutralize the terrorists.

'Maoists Will Be Extinct In 2 Months'

'Maoists Will Be Extinct In 2 Months'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'From every point of view, they have faced an extremely difficult couple of years, and the setback they have suffered is irreversible.' 'This reality has begun to set in even amongst the top-level cadres. That is why, in recent times, we have witnessed a huge number of senior-level cadres emerging from the jungle and deciding to renounce violence and join the mainstream.'

'Now, Jail Is The Rule, Bail Is The Exception'

'Now, Jail Is The Rule, Bail Is The Exception'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'If the trial is not going on, if the charges have not been framed, it is obvious that he must be given bail. But he has been denied again.'

'I Can Be A Whacked Out Person'

'I Can Be A Whacked Out Person'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'Had I been launched as a leading actor, it would probably have worked better.' 'Prabhu Devaa came eight years after me. Maybe if a filmmaker had thought of a film for me like the ones he got, my career would have been a different trajectory.'

Trophies, Transition, Heartbreak: Team India's Roller Coaster 2025

Trophies, Transition, Heartbreak: Team India's Roller Coaster 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

While the white-ball trophy cabinet kept getting heavier, Team India's fortunes in Test cricket swung wildly between hope and despair in 2025.

'She Lied When She Said She's A Virgin'

'She Lied When She Said She's A Virgin'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of Quack Quack, an online dating Website and Rebounce, a matchmaking matrimony platform, counsels a young man on how to approach the situation with sincerity.

Guess Where Dhoni Partied On New Year's Eve?

Guess Where Dhoni Partied On New Year's Eve?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Mahendra Singh Dhoni partied on New Year's Eve 2026 with his family in Phuket, Thailand, on Wednesday.

Neesham vows NZ won't repeat T20 World Cup mistakes

Neesham vows NZ won't repeat T20 World Cup mistakes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'We've rectified that and we've got a good series against a strong team getting into the World Cup.'

Recipes: 5 Easy Vegetable Doshas

Recipes: 5 Easy Vegetable Doshas

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Divya Nair suggests five versatile ways to put your dosa batter to good use.

VHT: Padikkal hits 4th ton as Karnataka drub Tripura

VHT: Padikkal hits 4th ton as Karnataka drub Tripura

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Padikkal's fourth VHT ton this season powers Karnataka to big win vs Tripura

Vijay Hazare: Jaiswal fails as Mumbai go down to Maharashtra

Vijay Hazare: Jaiswal fails as Mumbai go down to Maharashtra

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Arshin Kulkarni struck a run-a-ball 114 while Ramakrishna Ghosh made a stunning 27-ball 64 not out to set up Maharashtra's comprehensive 128-run win over Mumbai in their Vijay Hazare Trophy Group C match, in Jaipur, on Saturday.

Ashes: Bethell's maiden century stalls Australia's victory march

Ashes: Bethell's maiden century stalls Australia's victory march

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Jacob Bethell scored his maiden Test century to lead an England rearguard action on the fourth day of the fifth Test on Wednesday but Australia still looked firmly set for victory.

Why Delhi govt to feed 1,275 kg of boneless chicken to birds ahead of R-Day

Why Delhi govt to feed 1,275 kg of boneless chicken to birds ahead of R-Day

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

'This is an annual preventive exercise undertaken before the Republic Day air show. Birds such as black kites are naturally drawn to open areas and food sources, and if they enter the flying corridor, they can pose a serious hazard to aircraft performing low-level manoeuvres'

North India shivers as cold wave intensifies; Delhi freezes, Raj sub-zero

North India shivers as cold wave intensifies; Delhi freezes, Raj sub-zero

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

A severe cold wave has intensified across North India, with Delhi recording its lowest temperature of the season. Rajasthan experienced sub-zero temperatures, and several states have issued alerts and closed schools due to the extreme conditions.

Fans Swarm Virat Kohli At Vadodara Airport

Fans Swarm Virat Kohli At Vadodara Airport

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

He was greeted with chants of 'Kohli, Kohli' with fans jostling for selfies and handshakes, as Kohli struggled to make his way through the crowd to his car.

2026 Fitness Rules That Actually Work

2026 Fitness Rules That Actually Work

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'The moment someone forbids you to eat something, you want to eat it even more.' Dietician Riya Jain says this all-or-nothing mindset is exactly why most fitness resolutions fail.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Pant roars back into form; Axar, Rana shine

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Pant roars back into form; Axar, Rana shine

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Vijay Hazare: Pant's unbeaten half-ton in big Delhi win over Services; Axar hits century for Gujarat

Pant, Arya fireworks seal Delhi's Vijay Hazare QF spot

Pant, Arya fireworks seal Delhi's Vijay Hazare QF spot

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Delhi storm into VHT quarterfinals from Group D

Hockey India League: HIL GC rout Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Hockey India League: HIL GC rout Shrachi Bengal Tigers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

HIL GC beat Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-3 in a high-scoring men's HIL clash

9 Countries With The Most Oil

9 Countries With The Most Oil

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Where are the most oil reserves in the world? Who owns them? Find out!

Wanted Maoists among 14 ultras gunned down in Bastar

Wanted Maoists among 14 ultras gunned down in Bastar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Security forces killed 14 Naxalites, including wanted ultras Mangtu (DVCM) and Hunga Madkam, in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh's Sukma and Bijapur districts in the Bastar region on Saturday, officials said.

Why Venezuela Did Not Celebrate Maduro's Fall

Why Venezuela Did Not Celebrate Maduro's Fall

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Years of repression and disappearances have taught Venezuelans, the hard way, not to voice either their anger or their joy, observes Radha Roy Biswas who spent her formative years in Venezuela.

India's World Cup Heroes Ring In 2026 at Mahakaleshwar

India's World Cup Heroes Ring In 2026 at Mahakaleshwar

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Shafali Verma, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur, who were part of India's ODI World Cup triumph last month, attended the morning prayers.

Dakar Rally: De Mevius takes lead as champion Al-Rajhi penalised

Dakar Rally: De Mevius takes lead as champion Al-Rajhi penalised

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Qatar's five-times winner Nasser Al-Attiyah was in second place for the Dacia Sandriders team, 40 seconds behind de Mevius.