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J-K doctor braves snow, rides atop excavator to reach hospital

J-K doctor braves snow, rides atop excavator to reach hospital

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

A doctor in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, braved heavy snowfall and used an excavator to reach his hospital and attend to patients.

Railways Criticised For Train Speeds, Fares

Railways Criticised For Train Speeds, Fares

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

A parliamentary committee has criticized Indian Railways for slow train speeds, discrepancies in 'superfast' fares and inadequate punctuality standards.

Kuki groups warn their MLAs against joining Manipur govt

Kuki groups warn their MLAs against joining Manipur govt

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Several Kuki groups in Manipur have warned their community legislators against participating in government formation, leading to protests and calls for shutdowns. The move comes after months of ethnic violence in the state.

'Treat Bangladesh, Pakistan The Same As India'

'Treat Bangladesh, Pakistan The Same As India'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Former England captain Nasser Hussain slammed the International Cricket Council for its decision to exclude Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup for their refusal to play in India.

Why The Rhino Survived In Kaziranga But Vanished Elsewhere

Why The Rhino Survived In Kaziranga But Vanished Elsewhere

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Long-term climate and vegetation stability is why the one-horned rhinoceros survived in north east India even as it vanished from much of the subcontinent.

Kamra, Andhare to face privileges committee over Shinde remarks

Kamra, Andhare to face privileges committee over Shinde remarks

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Maharashtra legislative council's privileges committee has summoned comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare for a hearing over alleged insulting remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The hearing has been rescheduled to February 17 after both expressed their inability to attend the initial date.

RSS seeks social unity, not power or pressure politics: Bhagwat

RSS seeks social unity, not power or pressure politics: Bhagwat

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that the Sangh's objective is to unite society, not to seek power or become a pressure group. He emphasized that the RSS is not against anyone and aims to support positive efforts in the country.

Sindhu pulls out of Badminton Asia Team Championship

Sindhu pulls out of Badminton Asia Team Championship

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has pulled out of the upcoming Badminton Asia Team Championships, dealing a major blow to Indian team's medal chances at the tournament beginning next week.

Entry-level cars rebound, boost Maruti's quarterly sales to record high

Entry-level cars rebound, boost Maruti's quarterly sales to record high

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Maruti Suzuki sold more cars than ever before, earned more money, and saw many first-time buyers choosing small cars again.

Congress axes Navjot Kaur Sidhu after Rahul Gandhi criticism

Congress axes Navjot Kaur Sidhu after Rahul Gandhi criticism

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The Congress party has expelled Navjot Kaur Sidhu after she publicly criticized Rahul Gandhi. The expulsion follows her earlier suspension and a series of posts on X where she attacked the party leadership and questioned their commitment to Punjab.

ICC may take legal action against Pakistan: Harbhajan Singh

ICC may take legal action against Pakistan: Harbhajan Singh

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Harbhajan Singh says ICC is justified in acting against Pakistan over its refusal to play India, warning of legal action and strict sanctions.

UPSC introduces face authentication, eligibility changes for civil services exam

UPSC introduces face authentication, eligibility changes for civil services exam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced mandatory face authentication for all candidates at examination centers and introduced stricter eligibility criteria for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026.

Tejaswin Shankar stuns Olympic medallist Shelby; wins high jump title in Kansas

Tejaswin Shankar stuns Olympic medallist Shelby; wins high jump title in Kansas

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Tejaswin Shankar pulled off a big upset, outclassing Olympic silver medalist Shelby McEwen to win the men's high jump title at the DeLoss Dodds Invitational 2026 athletics meet.

SC quashes rape FIR, cites consensual relationship

SC quashes rape FIR, cites consensual relationship

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India quashed a rape FIR, stating the case was a consensual relationship that turned sour. The court emphasized the need for caution in identifying genuine rape cases versus disputes arising from consensual relationships.

Biker death: Sub-contractor held for failing to report fall

Biker death: Sub-contractor held for failing to report fall

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Delhi government suspends officials suspected of negligence after a motorcyclist died falling into a pit dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri. An investigation is underway, and FIRs have been filed against the DJB and the contractor.

Amit Shah launches India's first co-operative ride app Bharat Taxi

Amit Shah launches India's first co-operative ride app Bharat Taxi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Addressing an event after launching the service, Shah said the rival ride-hailing platforms have reduced commission and are offering many other incentives, including free rides to customers, seeing the success of Bharat Taxi during the pilot operation.

BLO's death triggers political storm in Bengal; TMC, BJP trade charges

BLO's death triggers political storm in Bengal; TMC, BJP trade charges

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The death of a booth level officer in West Bengal due to cardiac arrest has ignited a political battle between the ruling TMC and the BJP, with accusations of workload pressure and politicization of the tragedy.

Ex-Sri Lankan player to debut for US in T20 World Cup

Ex-Sri Lankan player to debut for US in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Monank Patel to lead as USA announce squad for T20 World Cup

Dhakshineswar steps up again as India draw level in Davis Cup tie

Dhakshineswar steps up again as India draw level in Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Dhakshineswar Suresh once again rose to the occasion, outgunning Dutch number one Jesper de Jong in a battle of big servers to level the Qualifiers Round 1 tie 1-1 against the Netherlands, in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

'Indian Bank Aims For Rs 25 Trillion Business By December 2030'

'Indian Bank Aims For Rs 25 Trillion Business By December 2030'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

'In the last one year, we have added more than Rs 1.7 trillion, and we are on track.'

'Without Dada, We Are Nobody'

'Without Dada, We Are Nobody'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

'Because of him, we learned how to work for people, how to take responsibility, and how to stand by our decisions.'

India, US To Issue Joint Statement On Trade Deal

India, US To Issue Joint Statement On Trade Deal

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

'Based on the joint statement, a formal agreement will be drafted, which may take a month or month-and-a-half to finalise. We aim to sign the formal agreement by mid-March.'

How India Sleeps

How India Sleeps

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

India Rests In The Most Unlikely Places...

Pakistan seal series after Australia fail trial by spin

Pakistan seal series after Australia fail trial by spin

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Pakistan grabbed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Twenty20 series against Australia after skipper Salman Agha led by example to secure their comprehensive 90-run victory in the second match in Lahore on Saturday.

Big Labour Budget: 61% Unspent

Big Labour Budget: 61% Unspent

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Of the Rs 31,820.80 crore allocated to central sector schemes and projects, only Rs 11,868.05 crore was utilised, according to the revised estimates.

Kohli coach urges Pakistan to rethink India match boycott!

Kohli coach urges Pakistan to rethink India match boycott!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma calls Pakistan's decision to boycott the India clash at the ICC T20 World Cup unfortunate and politically driven.

Man kills 6-yr-old daughter to contest panchayat polls

Man kills 6-yr-old daughter to contest panchayat polls

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A man from Maharashtra, aspiring to contest local body elections, allegedly killed his six-year-old daughter by throwing her into a canal in Telangana to circumvent rules regarding the number of children allowed for candidates.

Blot on our democracy: Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker

Blot on our democracy: Rahul Gandhi writes to Speaker

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, protesting being disallowed from speaking on a matter of national security, calling it a 'blot' on democracy.

Rahul calls Ravneet Bittu 'traitor'; He responds with 'Desh ke dushman' jibe

Rahul calls Ravneet Bittu 'traitor'; He responds with 'Desh ke dushman' jibe

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The incident took place right outside Parliament's Makar Dwar, the main entrance which MPs take to enter the new Parliament building, where Gandhi was standing in solidarity with suspended Congress MPs, mostly from Punjab.

Padikkal slams century as Karnataka romp into Ranji Trophy quarter-finals

Padikkal slams century as Karnataka romp into Ranji Trophy quarter-finals

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Skipper Devdutt Padikkal continued with his run-scoring spree as his 85-ball-120 took Karnataka into the quarter-finals of Ranji Trophy.

Historic! India to host two 2028 Olympic shooting qualifiers

Historic! India to host two 2028 Olympic shooting qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

This is the first time India will be hosting two Olympic quota competitions.

Air India begins checks on fuel switches in Boeing 787 fleet

Air India begins checks on fuel switches in Boeing 787 fleet

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The senior official of Air India said that no adverse findings have been reported on the aircraft for which this re-inspection was completed, he said in the email sent to B787 pilots.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Will India Top Group A?

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Will India Top Group A?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Defending champions India look to do something they have never done in World Cups and retain the trophy.

Bulls prowl D-Street: Benchmarks see best day in over 8 months

Bulls prowl D-Street: Benchmarks see best day in over 8 months

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Domestic equities surged on Tuesday, posting their best single-day gains in more than eight months after a long-awaited trade deal between India and the US. The deal, which lowered tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent, significantly improved investor sentiment and lifted a key overhang for the market.

Union Budget allocates Rs 1,492 cr for Parliament

Union Budget allocates Rs 1,492 cr for Parliament

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The Union Budget allocates Rs 1,492 crore for the functioning of both Houses of Parliament, with specific provisions for Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and related secretariats.

Hazlewood to miss Australia's early T20 World Cup games

Hazlewood to miss Australia's early T20 World Cup games

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Josh Hazlewood will not travel for Australia's early T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka as he continues injury rehabilitation in Sydney.

Ex-Prince Andrew exits Royal Lodge amid Epstein scandal pressure

Ex-Prince Andrew exits Royal Lodge amid Epstein scandal pressure

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Prince Andrew vacates his Royal Lodge residence as scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein intensifies. UK police investigate new information, while a former UK ambassador faces investigation over his relationship with the convicted sex offender.

Rajnath calls Coast Guard a 'wall of trust' after Operation Sindoor

Rajnath calls Coast Guard a 'wall of trust' after Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Coast Guard's role during Operation Sindoor and highlighted its importance in national security on the occasion of its 50th Raising Day.

IndiGo to suspend Copenhagen flights, reduce UK services

IndiGo to suspend Copenhagen flights, reduce UK services

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

IndiGo is adjusting its long-haul flight schedule, including suspending services to Copenhagen, due to airspace uncertainties and airport congestion. The airline will also reduce flights to London and Manchester.

Sonam Wangchuk taken to hospital after stomach pain

Sonam Wangchuk taken to hospital after stomach pain

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Activist and scientist Sonam Wangchuk, currently lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail, was taken to AIIMS Jodhpur for a medical examination following concerns about his declining health. The Supreme Court has requested his medical report.