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Saina Nehwal's Hollywood Holidays With Mom

Saina Nehwal's Hollywood Holidays With Mom

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Badminton star Saina Nehwal, who retired earlier this year due to a chronic knee condition, is enjoying her post-retirement life by travelling the world, recently visiting Universal Studios Hollywood with her mother.

No plea filed on police action against CJP protest: CJI slams 'reckless reporting'

No plea filed on police action against CJP protest: CJI slams 'reckless reporting'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

'How can I treat the representation as a writ petition? And people start recklessly reporting this,' the CJI said while lawyers were mentioning their cases for urgent listing on Friday.

Mbappe Scores Brace As Real Madrid Rout Rayo Vallecano In LaLiga

Mbappe Scores Brace As Real Madrid Rout Rayo Vallecano In LaLiga

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals, including a penalty, as Real Madrid secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga, moving them level on points with leaders Barcelona.

Salesforce Sees India Leading Global Agentic AI Innovation

Salesforce Sees India Leading Global Agentic AI Innovation

Rediff.com4 days ago

Salesforce executives, including South Asia CEO Arundhati Bhattacharya, predict a significant shift in India towards wider enterprise AI adoption, moving from experimentation to production deployments. The company plans to invest in physical infrastructure and talent upskilling in India. Salesforce's vision for the "agentic enterprise" involves a four-layer architecture, emphasising the need for robust security and governance for autonomous agents. Executives also highlighted the evolving nature of jobs, with AI handling repetitive tasks and creating new specialised roles, positioning India as a potential leader in agentic innovation by 2030.

Richie Mehta: 'It Was Important That We Don't Sexualise Phoolan'

Richie Mehta: 'It Was Important That We Don't Sexualise Phoolan'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'It's a harrowing book because in the first 100 pages, you have the first-person account of very young girl being abused. It's an important, crucial document from her point of view, but impossible to emotionally endure if one is to illustrate it on screen.'

Matchbox Refusal Turns Deadly In Delhi Stabbing

Matchbox Refusal Turns Deadly In Delhi Stabbing

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

A minor argument over a matchbox in northwest Delhi escalated into a fatal stabbing incident, leaving one man dead and another injured. Police have apprehended three individuals, including the main accused who allegedly used a knife, following the Tuesday night incident in Keshav Puram.

India on watch as Trump may sign Russia sanctions bill today

India on watch as Trump may sign Russia sanctions bill today

Rediff.com5 days ago

US President Donald Trump is expected to sign the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 later on Friday (local time). A White House official confirmed the development to ANI without revealing further details.

European Round-Up: Raphinha stars for Barca as Arsenal lose top spot

European Round-Up: Raphinha stars for Barca as Arsenal lose top spot

Rediff.com4 days ago

Raphinha's hat-trick led defending champions Barcelona to a 3-1 victory over Sevilla, extending their winning streak in La Liga. Elsewhere, Lautaro Martinez secured a 2-2 draw for Inter Milan against Roma in Serie A, while Borussia Dortmund claimed the top spot in Germany. Premier League saw Arsenal lose its top position after a defeat to Brighton.

Modi-Xi Meet: Why The Road Ahead Is Tough

Modi-Xi Meet: Why The Road Ahead Is Tough

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

'Xi is conveying that China is a pre-eminent power, and India should modulate its actions or approaches accordingly.'

Asian Games: 'Room crunch had left 30-35 Indian athletes in a spot'

Asian Games: 'Room crunch had left 30-35 Indian athletes in a spot'

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's Chef de Mission for the Asian Games, Sahdev Yadav, said that he only learned after arriving in the city that organisers had removed around 30 to 35 Indian athletes from the accommodation list.

US House clears Russia Sanctions bill seeking 100% tariffs on India

US House clears Russia Sanctions bill seeking 100% tariffs on India

Rediff.com7 days ago

The US House of Representatives has passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, authorising President Trump to impose sanctions on Russia's energy sector and tariffs on countries like India and China that purchase Russian oil and gas. The legislation aims to curb Russia's ability to evade existing sanctions and reduce global dependence on its energy exports, despite some Democratic opposition to increased tariff authority for the President.

How Meta's Offer Will Nail Child Sex Abuse Offenders

How Meta's Offer Will Nail Child Sex Abuse Offenders

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

'Details of accounts such as the name, email id associated with the account, the IP address will now be shared with law enforcement agencies, which will help track down offenders faster.'

Premier League: Liverpool's struggles continue with Fulham draw, Chelsea held by Hull

Premier League: Liverpool's struggles continue with Fulham draw, Chelsea held by Hull

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Liverpool's early season woes persisted with a goalless draw against Fulham, while Chelsea needed a late equaliser from Joao Pedro to salvage a 2-2 draw against surprise package Hull City. Nottingham Forest secured a late win against Aston Villa, and 10-man Crystal Palace fell to Ipswich Town in a thrilling encounter.

Coming Up, Southern CMs' Dasara Conclave

Coming Up, Southern CMs' Dasara Conclave

Rediff.com6 days ago

Five southern states are stepping up coordination on delimitation, tax devolution and language issues, reviving calls for a stronger collective South platform.

US Bill Imposing 100% Tariffs On India Set For House Vote

US Bill Imposing 100% Tariffs On India Set For House Vote

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

The US House of Representatives has advanced a bill that would empower President Donald Trump to impose 100 per cent tariffs on countries, including India, that purchase oil and gas from Russia, and also extend sanctions on Iran. The legislation, which previously passed the Senate, aims to curb Russia's energy revenue amidst the Ukraine conflict.

Cong's Nandigram candidate sent to 14-day custody in 19-yr-old case

Cong's Nandigram candidate sent to 14-day custody in 19-yr-old case

Rediff.com5 days ago

Congress's Nandigram bypoll candidate Milan Pradhan has been sent to judicial custody until October 3 on charges dating back 19 years, effectively ending his campaign for the October 6 by-election.

Protest erupts in Jammu after man dies in police custody

Protest erupts in Jammu after man dies in police custody

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

A 32-year-old man died after allegedly falling unconscious at a police post in Jammu, leading to protests by his family and locals who claim custodial torture. Police have ordered both departmental and magisterial inquiries into the incident, assuring action against any wrongdoing. Four police personnel have been attached to headquarters.

Elderly Woman Found Murdered With Face Crushed In Meerut Village

Elderly Woman Found Murdered With Face Crushed In Meerut Village

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

A 65-year-old woman was found murdered with her face crushed in Ganeshpur village, Meerut. The victim, Vimla, was discovered near the Bijnor-Mawana road. Police recovered a blood-stained brick from the scene. While her family suspects robbery due to missing jewellery, police are investigating all angles and awaiting the post-mortem report.

Iran fires 'several ballistic missiles' at US aircraft carrier

Iran fires 'several ballistic missiles' at US aircraft carrier

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force claimed to have fired several ballistic missiles at a US aircraft carrier and a destroyer, alleging the warships were harassing Iranian ships and participating in a naval blockade.

Former Keralam DGP gets four-year jail term, Rs 30 lakh fine in DA case

Former Keralam DGP gets four-year jail term, Rs 30 lakh fine in DA case

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Kottayam Vigilance Court has sentenced former Kerala DGP Tomin J Thachankary to four years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 30.84 lakh in a disproportionate assets case. This marks the first time a DGP-rank officer in Kerala has been convicted for such an offence, with the court finding him guilty of amassing wealth 135.80 per cent in excess of his known income between 2003 and 2007.

Resident Evil Review: Wicked Fun!

Resident Evil Review: Wicked Fun!

Rediff.com7 days ago

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil delivers a scary, bloody and surprisingly funny ride that mostly gets away with its bold choices.

IIIT-H distances itself from Umar Khalid docu screening after CBFC flag

IIIT-H distances itself from Umar Khalid docu screening after CBFC flag

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) flagged the proposed screening of an uncertified documentary on jailed activist Umar Khalid at IIIT-Hyderabad, citing violations of the Cinematograph Act. IIIT-Hyderabad subsequently distanced itself from the event, stating no recognised student bodies had organised it. The screening, titled "Prisoner No. 626710 is Present," was reportedly cancelled by students, following a similar postponement at NLSIU Bengaluru due to opposition.

Major changes to BCCI umpire fees and performance review

Major changes to BCCI umpire fees and performance review

Rediff.com6 days ago

The BCCI has significantly revised the pay structure for umpires and match referees after a decade, introducing new categories and substantially increasing per-day fees. A merit-based promotion and relegation system has also been implemented to ensure high standards in domestic cricket officiating. Additionally, the board addressed its stance on the National Sports Governance Act, updated age-fraud policies, and called for support for physically challenged cricketers.

Newborn dies after ambulance stuck on damage road for 2 hours

Newborn dies after ambulance stuck on damage road for 2 hours

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

A newborn girl tragically died in Agra after the ambulance transporting her mother got stuck for two hours on a severely damaged road in Gadhwar village. The family has filed a complaint, prompting an investigation, while Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has criticised the incident, blaming corruption.

5 MCD officials suspended after 7 deaths in Satya Niketan

5 MCD officials suspended after 7 deaths in Satya Niketan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has suspended a Deputy Commissioner and four engineers from the South Zone following the collapse of a five-storey building in Satya Niketan, which resulted in seven deaths. The suspensions were issued by the MCD Vigilance Department under disciplinary proceedings.

14,000 sign petition for action against Priyanka's 'gau mutra expert' remark

14,000 sign petition for action against Priyanka's 'gau mutra expert' remark

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Over 14,000 members of the academic and scientific community have petitioned Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking intervention against Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's "gau mutra expert" remark concerning IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti during parliamentary proceedings. The petition calls for the withdrawal of the derogatory expression, arguing it undermines the dignity of an eminent scientist and the institution he leads, and urges for respectful democratic discourse.

Why Google Picked 4 Indian Startups For Climate AI Programme

Why Google Picked 4 Indian Startups For Climate AI Programme

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Google has chosen four Indian startups -- Terrastack, Varaha Climate, Farmers for Forests, and Climitra Carbon -- for its inaugural Google DeepMind Accelerator: AI for the Planet programme.

LaLiga: Raphinha hits hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Racing

LaLiga: Raphinha hits hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Racing

Rediff.com7 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.

Bainsla made indecent comments on female biker: Police

Bainsla made indecent comments on female biker: Police

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Kalyan Bainsla has been arrested in connection with an alleged road rage incident in Gurugram where he reportedly hit a woman biker with his car after making indecent comments. The victim, Shivani Chauhan, survived due to protective gear. Bainsla, who claims it was an accident, was apprehended in Rajasthan's Dausa, and police are investigating the role of another person present.

Delhi Residents Shocked After Headless Infant Body Discovered Near Crematorium

Delhi Residents Shocked After Headless Infant Body Discovered Near Crematorium

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Residents of Kanjhawala, New Delhi, are in shock after the headless body of a newborn infant, estimated to be two to three months old, was discovered near a crematorium. Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the death, how the body was brought to the location, and who abandoned it. Multiple police teams are searching for the missing head, and authorities are checking crematorium records and questioning staff.

Meerut SSP defends police action amid protests over SC student's death

Meerut SSP defends police action amid protests over SC student's death

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Meerut SSP Avinash Pandey has defended the police's handling of a Scheduled Caste college student's death, asserting that all actions were evidence-based. He warned against disturbing law and order and appealed for peace, even as an alleged threat call to his PRO surfaced and police arrested several protesters involved in a recent demonstration.

BRICS raises 'serious concerns' over unilateral tariffs, trade barriers

BRICS raises 'serious concerns' over unilateral tariffs, trade barriers

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

BRICS members have expressed 'serious concerns' over the unilateral imposition of trade and finance-related measures, including higher tariffs and non-tariff barriers, stating these actions distort trade and are inconsistent with WTO rules. The grouping also highlighted elevated risks to the global economic outlook due to geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation, and protectionism.

'Very heavy tariffs': Trump fumes as Canada moves closer to EU

'Very heavy tariffs': Trump fumes as Canada moves closer to EU

Rediff.com7 days ago

US President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with "very heavy tariffs" if he perceives their actions as hostile, specifically in response to Canada's efforts to deepen economic and strategic ties with the EU. This comes as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen invited Canada to become the EU's first "associate member" to strengthen resilience amid global trade uncertainties and US trade policies.

Premier League: Carrick Under Pressure as Man Utd Look to Revive Season at Fulham

Premier League: Carrick Under Pressure as Man Utd Look to Revive Season at Fulham

Rediff.com7 days ago

Manchester United and Tottenham face crucial Premier League tests this weekend, while Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea seek momentum.

Leaked images show damaged US bases in Iranian strikes

Leaked images show damaged US bases in Iranian strikes

Rediff.com7 days ago

New photographic evidence and a Pentagon inspector general's report confirm extensive damage to US military installations across the Middle East due to Iranian missile and drone strikes. The report details billions in financial costs, structural losses to hundreds of buildings, and damage to dozens of aircraft, contradicting previous assertions about US military readiness and ordnance stockpiles. The conflict also led to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil prices.

Opposition MPs Did Not Back UPI MDR, Says Congress

Opposition MPs Did Not Back UPI MDR, Says Congress

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Congress party has strongly refuted claims by Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance Chairperson Bhartruhari Mahtab that opposition MPs supported levying a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions. Congress MP Manish Tewari termed Mahtab's remarks "erroneous and fallacious," clarifying that the committee's recommendation was to "explore" revenue models, not to implement MDR. The party accused Mahtab of misleading due to his recent switch to the BJP.

Delhi Man Killed Over Matchbox Refusal; Three Accused Arrested

Delhi Man Killed Over Matchbox Refusal; Three Accused Arrested

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

A minor dispute over a matchbox in northwest Delhi escalated into a fatal stabbing, leaving a 30-year-old construction worker dead and another man injured. Police have arrested three individuals, including the main accused, in connection with the incident.

When Asian Games made headlines for all the wrong reasons

When Asian Games made headlines for all the wrong reasons

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Asian Games, a major multi-sport event, has a long history of controversies extending beyond the sporting arena. From diplomatic disputes and selection rows to doping scandals and disputed decisions, these incidents have often highlighted the intersection of politics, national interests, and sports.

Nagal falters as Korea end India's Davis Cup hopes

Nagal falters as Korea end India's Davis Cup hopes

Rediff.com5 days ago

India failed to qualify for the Davis Cup Final 8 after losing 3-1 to Korea in the Qualifier Round 2 tie. Despite a fighting doubles victory by Dhakshineswar Suresh and N Sriram Balaji, Sumit Nagal's defeat in the reverse singles sealed India's fate, making Korea the first Asian team to reach the knockout stage under the new format.

Why Haaland's Winning Goal Stood Despite Offside Blunder In Manchester Derby

Why Haaland's Winning Goal Stood Despite Offside Blunder In Manchester Derby

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Pro Ref chief Howard Webb confirmed that VAR officials Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus were stood down after 'tunnel vision' led to the incorrect awarding of Erling Haaland's goal in the Manchester derby, acknowledging the error to Manchester United.