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UP, Haryana still below national wage line

UP, Haryana still below national wage line

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Despite a 21 per cent minimum wage hike in parts of Uttar Pradesh, factory workers in India, particularly in states like Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, continue to experience wages below the national average and a widening disparity compared to supervisors and managers.

What Satya Nadella's Leadership Style Teaches Us

What Satya Nadella's Leadership Style Teaches Us

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A leader can spend authority on themselves -- on appearing decisive, on appearing in control, on appearing irreplaceable. Or they can spend it on the people around them -- on giving them the ball back, on creating conditions in which other people's confidence and capability can grow. Over a long enough horizon, the second compounds in a way the first never does. And that's exactly what Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has done.

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.

Wife Of Retired IPS Officer Killed In Hyderabad

Wife Of Retired IPS Officer Killed In Hyderabad

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray was allegedly killed by a Nepali gang with the help of a domestic help in Hyderabad. Police are investigating the murder, which occurred in the early hours of Friday.

Wife Of Retired IPS Officer Killed In Hyderabad Home

Wife Of Retired IPS Officer Killed In Hyderabad Home

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray was allegedly killed by a Nepali gang with the help of a domestic help in Hyderabad. Police are investigating the murder, which occurred in the early hours of Friday.

Fake Seer Booked For AI Photo With Vice President

Fake Seer Booked For AI Photo With Vice President

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Rishikesh Police have booked a man posing as a seer for allegedly using artificial intelligence to create a fake photograph of himself with Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and circulating it on social media.

WFI Issues Notice To Vinesh Phogat Over Indiscipline

WFI Issues Notice To Vinesh Phogat Over Indiscipline

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 26, 2026.

How Sunrisers Hyderabad Made It To IPL 2026 Playoffs

How Sunrisers Hyderabad Made It To IPL 2026 Playoffs

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad's decision to ditch their all-out attacking approach with the bat and respect the conditions paid rich dividends against Chennai Super Kings.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Win Thrilling Opener At Thailand Open

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Win Thrilling Opener At Thailand Open

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Top seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty overcame a tough challenge to defeat Indonesia's Muh Putra Erwiansyah and Bagas Maulana in their opening men's doubles match at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

NEET-UG 2006 Cancellation: Dos And Don'ts For Students

NEET-UG 2006 Cancellation: Dos And Don'ts For Students

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Rather than thinking it as an unfortunate event, experts urge students to see it as 'another opportunity to improve your score. Focus on improving in your weak chapters/units.'

NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation: Dos And Don'ts For Students

NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation: Dos And Don'ts For Students

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Rather than thinking it as an unfortunate event, experts urge students to see it as 'another opportunity to improve your score. Focus on improving in your weak chapters/units.'

Formidables Secure All India Bridge Championship Title

Formidables Secure All India Bridge Championship Title

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Defending champions Formidables triumphed over Monica Jajoo to secure their fourth team event title at the All India Bridge Championship in Kolkata. The MP Pairs event was won by Aloke Kumar Sadhu and Samir Basak.

Yuvraj Sandhu Makes The Cut At Catalunya Championship

Yuvraj Sandhu Makes The Cut At Catalunya Championship

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Yuvraj Sandhu was the only Indian golfer to make the cut at the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship, while Shubhankar Sharma and Veer Ahlawat missed the cut. Stefano Mazzoli and Lucas Bjerregaard lead the tournament.

Suicide Bomb Attack Kills Policemen In Pakistan

Suicide Bomb Attack Kills Policemen In Pakistan

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A suicide bomb attack at a police station in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulted in the death of at least three policemen and injuries to several others, followed by a gunfight between security forces and militants.

UK health minister quits, may challenger Starmer for PM

UK health minister quits, may challenger Starmer for PM

Rediff.com14 May 2026

UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned from the Cabinet, citing a loss of confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership, potentially triggering a Labour leadership contest.

Injury rules Lakshya Sen out of Thomas Cup semi-final against France

Injury rules Lakshya Sen out of Thomas Cup semi-final against France

Rediff.com2 May 2026

India's Lakshya Sen will miss the Thomas Cup semifinal against France due to a swollen elbow sustained during the quarterfinal match. Ayush Shetty will replace him in the opening singles.

Why Lakshya Sen Is Missing Thomas Cup Semifinal

Why Lakshya Sen Is Missing Thomas Cup Semifinal

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Lakshya Sen's swollen elbow forces him to miss India's Thomas Cup semifinal against France, with Kidambi Shrikant stepping in. India aims for a spot in the final after a strong quarterfinal win.

Alcaraz eyes No 1 as Sinner skips Barcelona

Alcaraz eyes No 1 as Sinner skips Barcelona

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Carlos Alcaraz is aiming to reclaim the world number one ranking from Jannik Sinner at the Barcelona Open, focusing on improvement and using their rivalry as motivation.

IPL Week 8 Review: RCB, GT, SRH Cruise; Narrow Escape For RR

IPL Week 8 Review: RCB, GT, SRH Cruise; Narrow Escape For RR

Rediff.com26 May 2026

A recap of the action of the eighth week of IPL 2026.

Gill, Sooryavanshi Lead IPL 2026 MVPI

Gill, Sooryavanshi Lead IPL 2026 MVPI

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 62.

Supreme Court Orders Swift Probe Into Advocate Assault Case

Supreme Court Orders Swift Probe Into Advocate Assault Case

Rediff.com16 May 2026

The Supreme Court has directed Delhi Police to expedite its investigation into the assault of a woman advocate, allegedly by her husband, while ensuring the safety of the victim and her children.

12 Vegetables And Fruits With Most Pesticides

12 Vegetables And Fruits With Most Pesticides

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The 2026's Dirty Dozen list identifies, globally, the 12 types of fruit and vegetables found to carry the highest levels of pesticide residue among 47 items assessed.

Nikhat Zareen Laments Boxers 'Crushed' In BFI-SAI Tussle

Nikhat Zareen Laments Boxers 'Crushed' In BFI-SAI Tussle

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Nikhat Zareen expresses her disappointment over the administrative issues between the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of India, which she believes negatively impacted the boxers' preparations for major events.

How Sakshi Chaudhary Overcame Setbacks To Secure CWG Berth

How Sakshi Chaudhary Overcame Setbacks To Secure CWG Berth

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Sakshi Chaudhary overcame a series of setbacks, including a loss at the World Championships and missing out on Asian Championships selection, to secure her place at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games after a strategic shift to the 51kg category.

CBI To Investigate Killing Of Suvendu Adhikari's Associate

CBI To Investigate Killing Of Suvendu Adhikari's Associate

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The CBI has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the killing, which occurred shortly after the BJP's victory in the assembly elections.

Simranjeet, Sahil In Semis At Archery World Cup

Simranjeet, Sahil In Semis At Archery World Cup

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Simranjeet Kaur and Sahil Jadhav emerged as India's standout performers at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, both advancing to the semifinals in their respective recurve and compound sections.

Vinesh Phogat Accused Of Indiscipline, Vows To Fight Back

Vinesh Phogat Accused Of Indiscipline, Vows To Fight Back

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Vinesh Phogat has indicated she will fight back after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) issued a show-cause notice accusing her of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, declaring her ineligible for domestic events until June 26.

Former World No. 3 Tsitsipas' free fall continues with Munich exit

Former World No. 3 Tsitsipas' free fall continues with Munich exit

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Stefanos Tsitsipas' struggles continue with a first-round exit in Munich, as injuries and inconsistent form see his ranking drop to its lowest in eight years.

China says it can build 50 nuke reactors at once amid West Asia conflict

China says it can build 50 nuke reactors at once amid West Asia conflict

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

China is significantly expanding its nuclear power sector, aiming to become a global leader by 2030. The country has the capacity to construct up to 50 nuclear reactors simultaneously, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Who Will Win Kerala's Game Of Thrones?

Who Will Win Kerala's Game Of Thrones?

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Already, within the week of the election results it became apparent that the Congress' DNA has not changed from its traditional approach to politics as but a game of thrones, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Neeru Dhanda Seventh As India's Medal Wait Continues

Neeru Dhanda Seventh As India's Medal Wait Continues

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Neeru Dhanda finished seventh in the women's trap final at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup, continuing India's medal drought in the competition. Despite a strong comeback in qualification, she was eliminated early in the final. Australia's Penny Smith won gold, setting a world record.

Anush Agarwalla Clinches Silver At Prestigious CDI Hagen

Anush Agarwalla Clinches Silver At Prestigious CDI Hagen

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Indian equestrian Anush Agarwalla achieved a second-place finish at the CDI Hagen in Germany, riding Floriana and scoring 70.94 per cent.

Starc, Ali close in on Bumrah's No 1 ranking in Tests!

Starc, Ali close in on Bumrah's No 1 ranking in Tests!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Mitchell Starc, who picked up 26 wickets in four matches with an average of 17.42, has moved one rung up to share the second spot with Pakistan spinner Noman Ali.

Vijay's minister forgets election certificate, MLA submits wrong one

Vijay's minister forgets election certificate, MLA submits wrong one

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Tamil Nadu Minister S Keerthana was unable to take her oath of office as an MLA in the State Assembly because she did not present her Certificate of Election, a necessary document for the oath-taking process.

2026 will be a historic, landmark year for China-US ties, Xi tells Trump

2026 will be a historic, landmark year for China-US ties, Xi tells Trump

Rediff.com14 May 2026

US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss trade, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran war. Xi Jinping said that 2026 will be a 'historic, landmark year' for China-US relations.

Indian Shuttler Ayush Shetty Upsets World No. 4 Christie at Badminton Asia Championships

Indian Shuttler Ayush Shetty Upsets World No. 4 Christie at Badminton Asia Championships

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

India's Ayush Shetty defeated world number four Jonathan Christie to reach the men's singles semifinals of the Badminton Asia Championships.

Why The UPSC Is India's Most Competitive Exam

Why The UPSC Is India's Most Competitive Exam

Rediff.com18 May 2026

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJob360 explains why cracking the UPSC exam is a dream for lakhs of young Indians.

Uttarakhand to Host UTT Inter-State Table Tennis Championships

Uttarakhand to Host UTT Inter-State Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Uttarakhand is set to host the UTT 87th Inter-State Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships for the first time, marking a significant milestone for sports in the region. The event will feature teams from across the country competing for top honours.

Vikash Lohia Tops Hurun Successors List

Vikash Lohia Tops Hurun Successors List

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Karan Adani of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone emerged as the top absolute value creator, adding Rs 2.67 trillion as the company's mcap rose from Rs 42,149 crore in March 2020 to Rs 3.09 trillion in March 2026 (7.3x) -- the largest rupee addition on the list.

Why India Faces Stricter Doping Rules In Athletics

Why India Faces Stricter Doping Rules In Athletics

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) pledges to collaborate with NADA and the Sports Ministry to address doping concerns after the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) categorised India as a high-risk country for doping violations.