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Driver arrested from Rajasthan in Gurugram biker hit-and-run case

Driver arrested from Rajasthan in Gurugram biker hit-and-run case

Rediff.com6 days ago

Gurugram police have escalated charges to attempt to murder against Kalyan Bainsla after woman biker Shivani Chauhan (Sia) released a new video alleging deliberate targeting in a hit-and-run incident, raising serious road safety concerns.

Gurugram horror: Speeding car hits woman biker, drags bike for several metres

Gurugram horror: Speeding car hits woman biker, drags bike for several metres

Rediff.com7 days ago

A woman riding a sports bike on Gurugram's Golf Course Road was allegedly hit by a speeding car whose occupants had previously harassed her. The car dragged her bike for several metres, and the occupants fled. The incident was captured on camera, and police are investigating.

Daayra, Vibe Falter At Box Office, Hanuman Ansh Is A Big Hit

Daayra, Vibe Falter At Box Office, Hanuman Ansh Is A Big Hit

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Hanuman Ansh continues its phenomenal run at the box office, cementing its status as an all-time mega blockbuster, even as new releases Daayra and Vibe struggle.

Gurugram Biker Hit-And-Run: Gym Owner Arrested On Attempt To Murder Charges

Gurugram Biker Hit-And-Run: Gym Owner Arrested On Attempt To Murder Charges

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 33-year-old gym owner, Kalyan Bainsla, has been arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly ramming his car into a woman biker, Shivani Chauhan, on Gurugram's Golf Course Road. The incident, captured on video, led to charges of attempt to murder and stalking after police investigation revealed alleged indecent comments and deliberate intent to harm. Bainsla's cousin and another friend have also been detained.

August IPOs Hit Jackpot With 100% Listing Gains

August IPOs Hit Jackpot With 100% Listing Gains

Rediff.com6 days ago

Eighteen mainboard IPOs raised Rs 28,976 crore and carry Rs 2.48 trillion of market value -- 8.6 times the capital raised.

Indigo plane hits pole at Srinagar airport, suffers damage

Indigo plane hits pole at Srinagar airport, suffers damage

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

An Indigo flight from Navi Mumbai to Srinagar sustained damage after hitting a Visual Docking Guidance System pole while being parked at Srinagar airport. All passengers and crew were safe, and an inquiry has been initiated to determine the cause.

School Education Takes A Hit In Bihar Floods

School Education Takes A Hit In Bihar Floods

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Floods have forced hundreds of government schools across Bihar to shut, disrupting studies for thousands of students.

Gurugram biker hit-and-run: Accused says 'lost control of the car'

Gurugram biker hit-and-run: Accused says 'lost control of the car'

Rediff.com7 days ago

A woman biker was hit by a speeding car on Golf Course Road in Gurugram, an incident captured on video and shared widely on social media. The accused driver, Kalyan Bainsla, admitted fault for the collision but claimed he fled fearing an attack from a group of bikers. Gurugram Police have taken suo motu cognizance, registered a case, and formed teams to apprehend the driver, while the victim plans to file a formal complaint.

Dewald Brevis equals Duminy's six-hitting record, joins South Africa's elite

Dewald Brevis equals Duminy's six-hitting record, joins South Africa's elite

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Dewald "AB Baby" Brevis equalled JP Duminy's 71 sixes in just 35 T20Is, starred with 226 series runs, won Player of the Series, and helped South Africa clinch the title.

Asia Cup: Shafali opens up on Powerplay six-hitting role after crucial knock in semifinal

Asia Cup: Shafali opens up on Powerplay six-hitting role after crucial knock in semifinal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Opener Shafali Verma's explosive 64-run innings powered the Indian women's cricket team into the final of the Women's T20 Asia Cup in Dubai. Her crucial knock on a spin-friendly pitch helped India set a competitive target of 149, which Bangladesh failed to chase, losing by 40 runs. Both captains acknowledged the dominance of spin bowling in the match.

Jai Jai Ram: A R Rahman's Next Devotional Hit?

Jai Jai Ram: A R Rahman's Next Devotional Hit?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Jai Jai Ram may not have the lyrical punch of A R Rahman's earlier devotional tracks, but Shreya Ghoshal and Arijit Singh's vocals give this Ramayana anthem the spiritual grandeur it needs.

Lucknow shocker: Woman clings to car bonnet, ex-friend hits her and flees

Lucknow shocker: Woman clings to car bonnet, ex-friend hits her and flees

Rediff.com5 days ago

A woman in Lucknow was filmed clinging to the bonnet of a moving car before being struck by the vehicle as the driver sped away. Police have registered an attempt-to-murder case against the driver, who has been detained, following the incident which reportedly stemmed from a dispute between the two, who were previously friends.

Warner hits back at Barmy Army after England fans take aim at his Ashes record

Warner hits back at Barmy Army after England fans take aim at his Ashes record

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

David Warner traded playful social-media barbs with the Barmy Army, responding to jibes about his England record with digs at recent English players' disciplinary troubles.

Pickaxe Mountain next? Trump warns Iran nuclear site could be hit 'very soon'

Pickaxe Mountain next? Trump warns Iran nuclear site could be hit 'very soon'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said the United States could "hit" Iran's heavily fortified underground nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain "very soon", days after Washington targeted Iranian military targets.

Gukesh hits rating setback ahead of world title clash

Gukesh hits rating setback ahead of world title clash

Rediff.com3 days ago

World champion D Gukesh's live rating has slipped below 2700 after the first two rounds of the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The Indian men's team, defending champions, had an average start with two unconvincing wins, while the Indian women's team performed better against weaker opposition. Gukesh's rating drop comes ahead of his world title challenge against Javokhir Sindarov in November.

Neetu David: 'Power-hitting training crucial for women's domestic cricket'

Neetu David: 'Power-hitting training crucial for women's domestic cricket'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Former India spinner Neetu David, now head of scouting for UP Warriorz, highlights the need for focused power-hitting training in women's domestic cricket to strengthen both WPL teams and the national side, despite promising spin talent at junior levels.

India's Afghanistan plans take a hit as Ishan Kishan suffers back injury in nets

India's Afghanistan plans take a hit as Ishan Kishan suffers back injury in nets

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan sustained a back sprain during India's net session in New Delhi after being hit by a short delivery from Navdeep Saini. The injury forced him to leave practice, and his fitness will be assessed over the next 24 hours, raising concerns for the team.

Hasabnis, Anushka Hit 50s As India A Women Outclass Australia

Hasabnis, Anushka Hit 50s As India A Women Outclass Australia

Rediff.com1 days ago

Tejal Hasabnis and Anushka Sharma's aggressive half-centuries, coupled with Nikki Prasad's all-round performance, led India A Women to a four-wicket victory over Australia A in the first women's one-day match in Mullanpur.

India coach's 'free-hit' idea to solve no-ball crisis

India coach's 'free-hit' idea to solve no-ball crisis

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Indian spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has suggested introducing free-hits in Test cricket to curb the increasing problem of no-balls, a concern highlighted by Indian spinners overstepping 10 times in the ongoing Test against Sri Lanka. He acknowledged the issue and the efforts being made to rectify it.

LaLiga: Raphinha hits hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Racing

LaLiga: Raphinha hits hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Racing

Rediff.com4 days ago

Hansi Flick has become the first Barcelona manager to win the club's opening seven competitive matches of a season after a dominant 7-2 victory over Racing Santander.

Renshaw hits maiden ODI ton as Ellis destroys Zimbabwe

Renshaw hits maiden ODI ton as Ellis destroys Zimbabwe

Rediff.com6 days ago

Matt Renshaw scored a maiden one-day international century and Nathan Ellis took five wickets to guide Australia to a 59-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first match of their three-game series in Harare. Australia posted 294-8 batting first, with Renshaw making 109. Zimbabwe, despite fighting half-centuries from Craig Ervine and Sikandar Raza, were bowled out for 235.

Flood-hit Nepal's looming crisis: Trauma among survivors

Flood-hit Nepal's looming crisis: Trauma among survivors

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

With the death toll crossing 900 and nearly 4,000 people still missing, the trauma of loss, displacement and uncertainty is settling in among thousands of survivors, prompting the government to step up its mental health response.

$100 Oil Hits India's Import Bill

$100 Oil Hits India's Import Bill

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

India's current account deficit could widen to 1.7 per cent of GDP, or about $71 billion, if crude oil prices stay above $90 a barrel for a significant part of the second half of FY27.

Loitering munition might have hit Pak's Kirana Hills: Ex-CDS Gen Chauhan

Loitering munition might have hit Pak's Kirana Hills: Ex-CDS Gen Chauhan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Former chief of defence staff Gen Anil Chauhan (retd) on Tuesday said the Indian forces "did not target" Pakistan's Kirana Hills, which reportedly has a nuclear facility, and that a lot of loitering munitions were sent at Sargodha, and one of those might have come down after losing its running capacity and hit a hill.

Amazon Now hits $1 billion annualised gross sales in India, eyes 100 cities by Diwali

Amazon Now hits $1 billion annualised gross sales in India, eyes 100 cities by Diwali

Rediff.com6 days ago

Amazon's ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, has achieved $1 billion in annualised gross sales in India over the last three months, marking it as the fastest-growing e-commerce business in Amazon India's history, with orders doubling every quarter.

Net SIP Inflows Hit Record Rs 2 Trillion

Net SIP Inflows Hit Record Rs 2 Trillion

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Net SIP inflow is calculated by subtracting redemptions from gross SIP investments.

Women's Hockey: Deepika hits 8 as India storm to 19-0 Asian Games win

Women's Hockey: Deepika hits 8 as India storm to 19-0 Asian Games win

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian women's hockey team secured a dominant 19-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their opening Pool B match at the Asian Games. Deepika was the star performer, scoring eight goals, as India showcased their superior skill and relentless attack against a struggling Uzbekistan defence.

Samson blasts 57 off 22 to hit 2,000-run milestone

Samson blasts 57 off 22 to hit 2,000-run milestone

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has surpassed 2,000 international runs, achieving the milestone with an explosive 57 off 22 balls against Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium. This performance marks a significant return to form for Samson, who has also had a stellar year in T20Is, including a 'Player of the Tournament' award in the T20 World Cup.

Equity MF Inflows Hit Four-Month High In August

Equity MF Inflows Hit Four-Month High In August

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Smallcap funds topped the net inflow chart for the second consecutive month, as investors poured record Rs 7,973 crore into one of the best-performing MF categories.

Doping Scandal Hits Indian Wrestling Ahead Of Asian Games

Doping Scandal Hits Indian Wrestling Ahead Of Asian Games

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Greco Roman wrestler Deepak has failed a dope test, leading to his withdrawal from the Asian Games contingent. This marks the third doping case for Indian wrestling ahead of the continental event, further reducing India's representation. The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) found clomifene in his sample, a prohibited substance. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) decided to withdraw him to avoid potential penalties from the world governing body.

Over 40 private helicopters ferry supplies to Nepal's flood-hit areas

Over 40 private helicopters ferry supplies to Nepal's flood-hit areas

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Nepal is grappling with severe flash floods that have claimed 270 lives and devastated three districts. Authorities are intensifying rescue and relief operations, with over 40 private helicopter flights delivering supplies and the Nepal Army coordinating efforts. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has visited affected areas to oversee the response.

Iran hits US base after missile strike on wedding celebration

Iran hits US base after missile strike on wedding celebration

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

The United States Central Command announced strikes against Iranian military targets, including air defence and communication sites, in retaliation for alleged attacks on commercial shipping and US personnel. However, Iran's Foreign Ministry claims these strikes caused over 50 civilian casualties at a wedding and vowed a firm response. Iran's state media also reported retaliatory ballistic missile and drone attacks on US bases in Jordan and Bahrain, claims which were partially corroborated by Kuwait and Jordan reporting intercepted drones and missiles.

Wholesale Inflation Hits 9.92% in August, Driven by Food, Fuel, Manufactured Goods

Wholesale Inflation Hits 9.92% in August, Driven by Food, Fuel, Manufactured Goods

Rediff.com7 days ago

India's wholesale price-based inflation (WPI) increased to 9.92 per cent in August, up from 9.78 per cent in July, primarily due to rising prices across food, manufactured items, and fuel and power sectors.

Bihar floods: More than 49 lakh hit in 15 districts as rivers swell

Bihar floods: More than 49 lakh hit in 15 districts as rivers swell

Rediff.com7 days ago

Heavy rainfall and swollen rivers have led to severe flooding in 15 districts of Bihar, affecting over 49 lakh people. Major rivers like the Ganga and Kosi are flowing above danger levels, prompting the deployment of disaster response teams and the establishment of relief camps and community kitchens for those displaced.

Rajasthan local body polls hit by EVM snags; voter turnout touches 70%

Rajasthan local body polls hit by EVM snags; voter turnout touches 70%

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

The second and final phase of urban local body elections in Rajasthan was marked by EVM-related glitches and voter issues, with a 57.38 per cent turnout recorded by 3 pm. Prominent leaders like Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot cast their votes, while several incidents of disputes and alleged bogus voting were reported across various polling stations.

1 Indian seafarer missing, 13 rescued as tanker hit near Oman; MEA condemns attack

1 Indian seafarer missing, 13 rescued as tanker hit near Oman; MEA condemns attack

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

India has condemned an attack on a Panama-flagged oil tanker off the coast of Oman, which resulted in one Indian seafarer going missing and 13 others being rescued. The Ministry of External Affairs is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with Omani authorities for search and rescue operations, while also reiterating calls for de-escalation and safe navigation in the region.

US hits Canada with fresh import bans, tariffs amid trade war

US hits Canada with fresh import bans, tariffs amid trade war

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The United States has announced a new round of trade measures against Canada, including bans on Canadian dairy, alcoholic beverages, and motorcycles, and reshuffled existing tariffs. This escalation comes after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on American goods. The US administration cited Canada's retaliatory actions as the trigger, contrasting it with other nations that chose negotiation over retaliation.

Rishabh Pant Fastest To Hit 100 sixes In Test cricket

Rishabh Pant Fastest To Hit 100 sixes In Test cricket

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first Indian and fourth overall player to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket.

Rs 1,200-cr TN secretariat project hits hurdle amid Oppn, fisherfolk protest

Rs 1,200-cr TN secretariat project hits hurdle amid Oppn, fisherfolk protest

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

A proposed Rs 1,200 crore Secretariat-Assembly complex in Pattinapakkam, Chennai, has ignited significant opposition from local fishing communities and various political parties. Residents fear displacement, loss of livelihood, and environmental damage, citing ancestral rights and broken promises. Political leaders across the spectrum are urging Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to reconsider the site, highlighting concerns about ecological impact, traffic, and financial priorities.

Duleep Trophy: Gharami, Shahbaz hit tons after Sooryavanshi, Ishan's flop show

Duleep Trophy: Gharami, Shahbaz hit tons after Sooryavanshi, Ishan's flop show

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

Teen batting star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored just eight runs on his Duleep Trophy debut for East Zone before Sudip Gharami and Shahbaz Ahmed hit hundreds to power them to 355 for 6 against North East.