Idi Amin's grandson Aziz Abdul was disqualified and stripped of his silver medal at the African Boxing Championships after punching Egypt's Mohamed Hossen following the final bell.
Rajkot police have arrested 17 individuals operating as doctors without valid medical degrees in rural and industrial areas. The arrests were made during a special drive, with police seizing medicines and equipment, and vowing to continue the crackdown.
A Thane court has extended the police custody of two accused, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, in the murder case of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar. The Special Investigation Team sought the extension to complete interrogation and recover the weapons used in the crime. Five accused have been arrested in total.
A 46-year-old lawyer in Bengaluru died after being allegedly assaulted by an autorickshaw driver following a dispute over fare. The deceased, Sriram, collapsed on October 9 and later died in hospital. Police initially registered an unnatural death report but later arrested the driver, Prithviraj, on murder charges after Sriram's family reported injuries and a post-mortem revealed blood clotting due to assault.
Australia's cricket team is facing significant selection challenges and tough decisions regarding their line-up for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa in Cape Town, following a heavy innings defeat in the second match.
Pratika Rawal scored an unbeaten 100 and Shree Charani took career-best figures of 4/23 as India thrashed Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the opening women's ODI. India comfortably chased down Zimbabwe's total of 197 with contributions from Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, despite some fielding lapses.
Former US President Donald Trump revealed he considered renaming the Atlantic Ocean but was dissuaded by Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who warned of international repercussions. Trump also mentioned renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake of America" and toyed with renaming rivers, while recently advocating for New Mexico to be renamed.
Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Mirabai Chanu are among 12 prominent sportspersons vying for a spot on the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) Athletes Commission. The elections, scheduled for November 3, will select 10 members for the 2026-2030 term. The article also details the electoral process, eligibility criteria, and mentions the upcoming election for eight Sportspersons of Merit (SOMs).
'The Indian market has struggled over the past two years.' 'It peaked in September 2024, and although it has moved up and down since then, investors have not really made money.'
Artist and photographer Raihan Vadra, son of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, had many of his photographs documenting recent Delhi protests removed from his solo exhibition "No Idea is Final" at Bikaner House. The management cited the "current context and political climate" for the removal, a move criticised by Raihan and his mother as censorship and muzzling of artistic voices.
A farmer who borrowed Rs 10,000 was found dead in a private finance firm's office in Nanded. Police have registered a murder and kidnapping case against the firm's owner and two others. The family alleges the farmer was assaulted and then hanged, with the company demanding Rs 70,000 for the original loan.
'Questions give you courage, and they also give you answers. Sometimes those answers are uncomfortable, and sometimes they are comfortable.' 'You must be able to accept both in the same stride.'
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to singer Daler Mehndi and his brother Mika Singh, expressing regret over a recent incident where cabinet minister Subodh Uniyal publicly reprimanded Mehndi during a performance. Dhami emphasised Uttarakhand's tradition of respecting artists and sought to move past the controversy, assuring Mehndi of a warm welcome and mutual dialogue.
Shimla police have registered an FIR against former city SSP Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi for allegedly misappropriating Rs 2.35 lakh from a government fund and defrauding a police constable. The constable claimed he was not reimbursed for Rs 1.87 lakh spent from his personal account on official duties, despite signing a payment voucher.
A dominant India Women's team is set to face Zimbabwe in the second ODI in Vadodara, aiming to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series after a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the first match.
Kerala Blasters FC will host Mumbai City FC in their first home match of the Indian Super League 2026-27 season on Sunday. Both teams are looking for a crucial win, with Blasters aiming to bounce back from a heavy defeat and Mumbai City seeking their first victory of the season amidst offensive struggles and key player injuries.
India face a bowling test in the second T20I against New Zealand after conceding 226 in the opener, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi expected to feature.
A 23-year-old delivery executive, Sameer Hussain, allegedly died by suicide after being assaulted over a torn Rs 10 note in East Delhi. He recorded a video expressing his humiliation before consuming poison. Two accused have been arrested, and police have added abetment of suicide charges to the case.
rediffGURU Dr Nagarajan JSK, a career counsellor with nearly 34 years of experience in teaching, research and career guidance, explains the benefits of pursuing higher education in India.
'Attacks happen with an agenda or reason. I don't know what the reason here is.'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to comment on recent protests against India's Election Commission, labelling it an "internal political matter." During his visit to India, Rubio also dismissed UN experts' criticism of the protests, stating that the US would not interfere in India's domestic affairs, despite UN concerns over police response to demonstrations.
Delhi Police initially denied permission for Diljit Dosanjh's October 30 concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium due to security concerns. However, after a meeting with organisers BookMyShow Live and a detailed plan submission, permission has been reconsidered and granted, ensuring the concert will proceed as scheduled.
Pakistan is set to host the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup, with plans to use a hybrid model where matches involving India will be played in the United Arab Emirates. The ICC announced the tournament dates, and the Pakistan Cricket Board aims to host all other games, including knockout stages not featuring India, potentially boosting women's cricket in the country.
Indian wrestler Lalit staged a remarkable comeback to stay in contention for a medal in the 55kg category at the World Wrestling Championship in Astana. Despite trailing significantly, he secured a 9-7 victory. However, three other Indian Greco Roman wrestlers, Harsh, Lovepreet Singh, and Prince, were eliminated on the opening day.
Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu stated that Gen Z will be the driving force behind the next wave of AI and green innovation. He urged young innovators to use their skills to solve real-world challenges, particularly in sustainability. The launch of the Green Skills and Applied AI Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad, a partnership between Telangana's IT Ministry, Microsoft, 1M1B, and MeitY Startup Hub, aims to equip graduates with industry-relevant skills in AI, green pharma, solar energy, EVs, and wind energy, with 100 job offers already announced.
Property ownership disputes depend on the registered deed, the parties' intentions, financial contributions and available evidence.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticised his team's mentality, stating they adopted a 'mood of defeat' after conceding an early goal in their 4-1 Champions League loss to Como, a result that intensifies pressure on manager Michael Carrick.
A 17-year-old Class 12 student was found burnt to death on her school premises in east Delhi's Krishna Nagar. Police are investigating a suspected breakup as a possible reason, after recovering a three-page purported suicide note from her bag. The family, however, alleges a conspiracy.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the alleged censorship of her son Raihan Vadra's photography exhibition at Bikaner House. Raihan Vadra stated that the administration removed his pictures documenting recent Delhi protests, citing the current political climate, leading to a row over artistic freedom.
The legal battle between former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and the makers of the film Doosra perfectly highlights the tension between broadcast licensing and a celebrity's personality rights.
A local court in Thane has remanded two accused, Santosh Kanojia alias Talli and Amit Singh alias Paplu, in judicial custody in connection with the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) Manpada ward chief Pradeep Purnekar. Purnekar was killed at his office on September 29, and the remand follows the conclusion of their police custody.
Power, patronage and money fuel politics in drought: And the ruling party controls all of those, points out Aditi Phadnis.
A 41-year-old man, Pawan Kumar Dugar, has been arrested in New Delhi for allegedly defrauding a garment trader of approximately Rs 2 lakh. Dugar posed as a supplier, shared fake documents, and took money for goods that were never delivered. Police apprehended him in Badarpur and recovered a mobile phone used in the crime.
India's manufacturing and services sectors are set to create over 35 crore new jobs by 2030, necessitating urgent skilling and industry-academia collaboration. Key sectors like automotive, logistics, telecom, clean energy, and textiles will drive this growth, highlighting the need for competency-driven learning to prepare the workforce.
Bengal secured a 60-run victory over Services in a Ranji Trophy Group C match, powered by Pradipta Pramanik's four-wicket haul. Elsewhere, Delhi established a significant lead against Gujarat, while Maharashtra built a massive first-innings advantage over Jharkhand with centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ankit Bawne, and Digvijay Patil.
A sharp political slugfest erupted on Thursday as Congress leaders and INDIA bloc allies rallied behind MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's son, Raihan Vadra, accusing the authorities and Centre of censoring artistic expression after Bikaner House requested the removal of several photographs from his exhibition.
Amit Mishra claims Virat Kohli assured him of an India comeback after injury but never responded, despite the leg-spinner regaining full fitness.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from Tihar Jail on Wednesday after furnishing personal and surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each. They provided written undertakings not to breach peace or call for protests at Jantar Mantar as long as the site remains denotified. Their release followed a court order despite police seeking an extension of their judicial custody.
'If you look back at my interviews, I talk about love almost with a sense of disrespect and disbelief, like 'I don't believe in this concept', which was immature of me because I've been blessed with so much beautiful love.'
Brand Tharoor is not perfect. But it is lovable. In a country of 1.4 billion where most politicians sound the same, a man who makes you open a dictionary before breakfast has already won, points out Sandeep Goyal.
