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Ploughing his field, UP farmer finds swords, rifles used in 1857 rebellion

A host of weapons, possibly used during the rebellion of 1857, was found by a farmer while working in his field in the district, an official said on Friday. Image used only for representation.......

Woman tests HMPV positive after Gujarat rules out active cases

A woman was found infected with human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Ahmedabad on Monday, the development coming just hours after health authorities announced there were no active cases of the infection......

Attack on Saif: Auto driver grilled, says I didn't...

The auto-rickshaw driver who rushed Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan to the hospital was called by Mumbai Police for questioning on Saturday. IMAGE: Bhajan Singh. Photograph: ANI on X Speaking to......

Trump's 'America First' agenda: Key policies unveiled

United States President Donald Trump has 'America First' as his priorities and this includes making America safe again, making the country affordable, achieving energy dominance, draining the swamp......

Before even...: Trump vows to fix 'every single crisis facing US'

On the eve of his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump promised his supporters and countrymen that he will act at historic speed to fix every single crisis facing the United States. IMAGE:......

Hindenburg says not under investigation by US SEC

US short-seller Hindenburg Research has said it is not under investigation by the US SEC as it rubbished alleged links of its founder to a hedge fund for preparing reports targeting companies.......

Manmohan Singh's reforms transformed India, unshackled economy: Economists

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's 1991 Budget unshackled India's economy, significantly enhancing the economic prospects for hundreds of millions of Indians, first deputy managing director of......

Will CBI Train Bankers To Detect Fraud?

The number of frauds in the banking sector increased over four times in the past five years to 36,075. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   The Indian Banking Association (IBA) has......

RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das to demit office on Tuesday

Shaktikanta Das will demit the office on Tuesday after completing six years as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Revenue Secretary Sanjay......

'God Save Insurance Industry'

'Some of the astounding proposals, if translated into statutory provisions, would be suicidal.''This would not be a wonder cure for increasing insurance penetration and only result in mushrooming......

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.''India has lost a true son and champion.'......

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.''I felt it was my duty to tell our story.''Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.' IMAGE:......

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma. On a late afternoon of......

'Mission to abrogate Article 370 is one of the most intelligent missions in Indian history'

'I was emotional when the decision took place on August 5, 2019.''I made the film with clear intentions of projecting the truth.' National Award-winning director Aditya Suhas Jambhale is basking......

Will Smith be fit in time for SL tour?

IMAGE: Steve Smith has had a history with elbow injuries. Photograph: Kind courtesy ICC/X Weeks ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka, Australia stand-in skipper Steven Smith suffered an......

CM Stalin lauds Gukesh, announces major chess initiative

IMAGE: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin felicitates World Chess Champion D Gukesh in Chennai. Photograph: CMO Tamil Nadu / X World's youngest chess champion D Gukesh was felicitated by Tamil Nadu Chief......

Proteas thrash SL to post fourth straight Test win

Victory for South Africa followed Test success over West Indies in Guyana in August and Bangladesh in a two-Test series in October. SCORECARD   IMAGE: Gerald Coetzee celebrates the wicket of......

ABD Thinks Kohli Will Lead RCB

IMAGE: Will Virat Kohli captain RCB again? Photograph: BCCI   The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have assembled a formidable 22-member squad for IPL 2025, but the captaincy question remains......

IPL 2025: Meet The Lucknow Super Giants Squad

IMAGE: Can IPL's most expensive player revive LSG's fortunes next season? Photograph: BCCI Lucknow Super Giants created history at the IPL 2025 mega auction. They made a big statement by buying......

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