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Jaipur Police Investigate Alleged Molestation of Japanese Tourist Near Jaigarh Fort

Jaipur Police Investigate Alleged Molestation of Japanese Tourist Near Jaigarh Fort

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Police in Jaipur are investigating the alleged molestation of a Japanese tourist by five men near Jaigarh Fort. The incident occurred while the woman was walking towards a temple near the fort. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and local records to identify and apprehend the suspects.

Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese GP; becomes youngest F1 Championship leader

Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese GP; becomes youngest F1 Championship leader

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes wins the Japanese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest-ever championship leader. The race saw a high-speed crash involving Oliver Bearman, who was later cleared by doctors.

Japanese F1 GP: Kimi Antonelli on pole as Mercedes lock out front row

Japanese F1 GP: Kimi Antonelli on pole as Mercedes lock out front row

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Kimi Antonelli secured his second consecutive pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes front-row lockout. Max Verstappen struggled, starting 11th.

Gurindervir Singh Smashes 100m National Record In Ranchi

Gurindervir Singh Smashes 100m National Record In Ranchi

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Gurindervir Singh set a new national record in the men's 100m sprint at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi, clocking 10.09 seconds.

Mukund Sasikumar Reaches Quarterfinals Of SM Krishna Open

Mukund Sasikumar Reaches Quarterfinals Of SM Krishna Open

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mukund Sasikumar progressed to the quarterfinals of the SM Krishna Memorial Open tennis tournament, overcoming Taiyo Yamanaka. Other Indian players had mixed results in singles and doubles matches.

Why rupee is among the most vulnerable Asian currencies

Why rupee is among the most vulnerable Asian currencies

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The Indian rupee is highly vulnerable among Asian currencies, with Barclays and MUFG warning of a potential depreciation towards 100/$ if the West Asia conflict persists, driven by widening current account deficits and elevated crude oil prices.

Dhurandhar 2 Arrives On OTT But You Can't Watch It Yet

Dhurandhar 2 Arrives On OTT But You Can't Watch It Yet

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Dhurandhar 2 is finally available on OTT. But with a caveat. But for those of you living in India, here are your options for this weekend watch.

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Reach Thailand Open Quarterfinals

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Reach Thailand Open Quarterfinals

Rediff.com14 May 2026

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament with straight-game wins. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also advanced, while Kidambi Srikanth and other Indian players were eliminated.

Recipe: Avocado Tempura Chaat

Recipe: Avocado Tempura Chaat

Rediff.com3 days ago

Avocado wedges are fried like tempura and given a punchy, chaat-style dressing with yoghurt, chutney and spices.

Marco Rubio to visit India for Quad talks

Marco Rubio to visit India for Quad talks

Rediff.com3 days ago

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India from May 23-26 to enhance cooperation in trade, defence, and energy, attending meetings with senior Indian officials and participating in a Quad group meeting in New Delhi.

Kriish Tyagi Advances To Pre-Quarters At Karnataka Open

Kriish Tyagi Advances To Pre-Quarters At Karnataka Open

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Wildcard Kriish Tyagi progressed into the pre-quarterfinal of the Karnataka Open ATP Challenger, while Mukund Sasikumar and Manish Sureshkumar also advanced. However, other Indian players faced defeat.

Gurindervir Singh Smashes 100m National Record; Vishal TK Creates History

Gurindervir Singh Smashes 100m National Record; Vishal TK Creates History

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Gurindervir Singh set a new national record in the men's 100m, clocking 10.09 seconds, while Vishal TK became the first Indian to run the 400m in under 45 seconds at the National Senior Federation Competition.

US ready to boost energy sales to India: Rubio ahead of New Delhi visit

US ready to boost energy sales to India: Rubio ahead of New Delhi visit

Rediff.com1 days ago

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the US is ready to sell as much energy as India is willing to buy. He described India as a 'great partner' ahead of his visit to New Delhi.

Honda Cars India to introduce over 10 new models, including EVs and compact SUVs, by 2030

Honda Cars India to introduce over 10 new models, including EVs and compact SUVs, by 2030

Rediff.com1 days ago

Japanese automaker Honda plans to introduce over 10 new models, including electric vehicles and compact SUVs, in India by 2030, identifying India as one of its three key markets for future growth.

Former World No 4, Japan's Nishikori to hang up his racquet

Former World No 4, Japan's Nishikori to hang up his racquet

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Kei Nishikori announces he will retire after the 2026 season, ending a historic career that saw him become Japan's first Grand Slam finalist.

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Reach Thailand Open Quarterfinals

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Reach Thailand Open Quarterfinals

Rediff.com14 May 2026

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament with straight-set victories. Other Indian players also had mixed results in the competition.

IdeaForge, DMP Join Hands To Develop Next-Gen AI Drones

IdeaForge, DMP Join Hands To Develop Next-Gen AI Drones

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

IdeaForge Technology Ltd has announced a partnership with Digital Media Professionals Inc. (DMP) to develop next-generation AI drones, aiming to enhance autonomous capabilities and expand into the Japanese market.

Srikanth And Sindhu Progress At Thailand Open

Srikanth And Sindhu Progress At Thailand Open

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu progressed to the men's and women's singles second round with straight game wins in a mixed day for India at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

Thailand Open: Sindhu, Lakshya Advance To Quarter-Finals

Thailand Open: Sindhu, Lakshya Advance To Quarter-Finals

Rediff.com14 May 2026

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen progressed to the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament with straight-game wins.

India trounced by Japan in AFC U-17 women's Asian Cup

India trounced by Japan in AFC U-17 women's Asian Cup

Rediff.com5 May 2026

India fought hard but lost 0-3 to Japan in their second group match of the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup. Japan scored three goals in the second half to secure the win.

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Advance At Thailand Open

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Advance At Thailand Open

Rediff.com13 May 2026

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Kidambi Srikanth secured victories in their respective singles matches at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament, while other Indian players experienced mixed results.

Recipe: Chef Bali's Watermelon Salad With Avocado Mousse

Recipe: Chef Bali's Watermelon Salad With Avocado Mousse

Rediff.com12 May 2026

We continue unveiling a series of exceptional recipes using avocados.

PV Sindhu And Lakshya Sen Advance At Thailand Open

PV Sindhu And Lakshya Sen Advance At Thailand Open

Rediff.com13 May 2026

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the singles second round with straight-game wins on a mixed day for India at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

Powerful earthquake hits Japan, Tsunami alert sounded

Powerful earthquake hits Japan, Tsunami alert sounded

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern and northern Japan, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific coasts of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures. Tsunami waves of up to 3 meters were forecast, and residents were urged to evacuate to higher ground. No abnormalities were reported at nuclear plants.

Recipe: Chef Bali's Mango, Apple, Avocado And Nori Crisp

Recipe: Chef Bali's Mango, Apple, Avocado And Nori Crisp

Rediff.com4 May 2026

The sunny sweetness of mango is married with a diced apple and a buttery avocado, around which a seaweed nori crisp is wrapped to produce a starter. Very snackable!

Tumakuru Open: Top Seeds Secure Quarterfinal Spots

Tumakuru Open: Top Seeds Secure Quarterfinal Spots

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Top seeds Justina Mikulskyte, Zuzanna Pawlikowska, Vaidehee Chaudhari, and Zeel Desai advanced to the singles quarterfinals of the Tumakuru Open ITF W35. In doubles, Indian and international pairs also secured spots in the semifinals after intense matches.

Ek Din Review: Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi!

Ek Din Review: Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi!

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi's Ek Din has an intriguing premise that ultimately falters due to weak chemistry and an emotionally underwhelming payoff, discovers Sreeju Sudhakaran.

India Is Not Alone: How Hormuz Crisis Affected Lifestyles Worldwide

India Is Not Alone: How Hormuz Crisis Affected Lifestyles Worldwide

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is impacting lifestyles worldwide, from reduced gold purchases in India to energy conservation in Europe and Japan, as governments urge citizens to adapt to the global energy shock.

Kiaan Shah Shines With Second Place In RMC Asia Trophy

Kiaan Shah Shines With Second Place In RMC Asia Trophy

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Mumbai's Kiaan Shah, representing Rayo Racing, achieved his best international karting result with a second-place finish in round 2 of the RMC Asia Trophy in Pattaya, Thailand.

Al-Ahli rally to storm into Asian Champions League final

Al-Ahli rally to storm into Asian Champions League final

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Al-Ahli come from behind to beat Vissel Kobe 2-1, with Ivan Toney scoring the winner to send them into the Asian Champions League Elite final.

Vinesh Phogat Accused Of Indiscipline, Vows To Fight Back

Vinesh Phogat Accused Of Indiscipline, Vows To Fight Back

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat vows to challenge the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) show-cause notice and ban from domestic events due to alleged indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations.

Why Vinesh Phogat Is Ineligible For Domestic Wrestling Events

Why Vinesh Phogat Is Ineligible For Domestic Wrestling Events

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has issued a show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat, citing indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, rendering her ineligible for domestic competitions until June 2026.

Want To Study In Japan On A Scholarship?

Want To Study In Japan On A Scholarship?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Japan is looking for 1,000 postgraduate students, PhD scholars, and postdoctoral researchers from India for funded research opportunities at Japanese institutions.

Young Tigresses Face Japan Test In AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup

Young Tigresses Face Japan Test In AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup

Rediff.com4 May 2026

India's U17 women's team faces a tough challenge against Japan in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup after an initial defeat to Australia. Coach Pamela Conti emphasises the need for a focused and perfect match to compete against the formidable Japanese side.

Japan Arms Policy Shift Sparks China Ire

Japan Arms Policy Shift Sparks China Ire

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Beijing has been wary of Sanae Takaichi's efforts to boost Japan's military profile since taking office six months ago, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Dhurandhar Star Sara Arjun On OTT

Dhurandhar Star Sara Arjun On OTT

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A treat awaits for people of all ages on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your options for the week, right here.

Al-Ahli retain Asian Champions League crown after extra-time goal

Al-Ahli retain Asian Champions League crown after extra-time goal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Al-Ahli, despite playing with ten men, secured a 1-0 victory over Machida Zelvia in extra time to retain their Asian Champions League Elite title at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

India Hires Foreign Wrestling Coaches For Asian Games Prep

India Hires Foreign Wrestling Coaches For Asian Games Prep

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The Wrestling Federation of India has appointed three foreign coaches and a High Performance Director to enhance national camps in preparation for the Asian Games and the 2028 Olympics.

Indian Women's Team Achieves Fifth Position at World Athletics Race Walking Championships

Indian Women's Team Achieves Fifth Position at World Athletics Race Walking Championships

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Priyanka Goswami led the Indian women's marathon team to a fifth-place finish at the World Athletics Race Walking Championships. In the men's event, India did not figure in the team rankings due to fielding only two competitors.

Amid US blockade of Hormuz, India emphasises safe maritime passage

Amid US blockade of Hormuz, India emphasises safe maritime passage

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasised India's commitment to safe maritime transit and condemned attacks on merchant shipping amidst the ongoing West Asia conflict and global energy market disruptions.