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Pak-backed drug cartel busted in Punjab; soldier, ex-cop among 6 held

Pak-backed drug cartel busted in Punjab; soldier, ex-cop among 6 held

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a heroin trafficking network, arresting six individuals including an Army man and a dismissed police personnel. The operation uncovered links to Pakistan-based smugglers using drones to deliver heroin.

What Colour Will Rashmika Wear For Her Wedding?

What Colour Will Rashmika Wear For Her Wedding?

Rediff.com7 days ago

As Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda confirmed their wedding rumours, calling it The Wedding of Virosh, fans are already manifesting mandap visions.

US announces 126% duty on imports of Indian...

US announces 126% duty on imports of Indian...

Rediff.com4 days ago

The United States has announced a preliminary countervailing duty of 125.87 per cent on imports of certain Indian solar goods, alleging unfair subsidisation. This move could impact India's renewable energy sector and its efforts to boost domestic solar manufacturing.

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda Are Married

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda Are Married

Rediff.com4 days ago

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda celebrated their wedding in Udaipur, blending Telugu and Kodava traditions in a heartfelt ceremony.

NCERT apologises for chapter on judiciary after SC rap

NCERT apologises for chapter on judiciary after SC rap

Rediff.com5 days ago

The NCERT has apologised for 'inappropriate content' in a Class 8 textbook chapter discussing judicial corruption, following Supreme Court criticism. The textbook will be rewritten, and its circulation has been put on hold.

T20 World Cup: Kotak hints at batting order changes for Zimbabwe clash

T20 World Cup: Kotak hints at batting order changes for Zimbabwe clash

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak addresses concerns about Abhishek Sharma's form and hints at possible changes in the batting order for the crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Zimbabwe.

Indian runner Pooja Aatmaram banned for evading tests

Indian runner Pooja Aatmaram banned for evading tests

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian long-distance runner Pooja Aatmaram has been handed a reduced three-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit after admitting she fled an in-competition doping test in Mumbai last year.

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

Rediff.com6 days ago

A key industry leader acknowledged the India IT services sector faces a "painful" transition due to AI, but emphasized the industry's resilience and ability to adapt through reinvention and focusing on complex enterprise technology.

Santner's Spin Army Awaits Brook as NZ Eye Semi-Final Berth

Santner's Spin Army Awaits Brook as NZ Eye Semi-Final Berth

Rediff.com4 days ago

New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, look to seal a T20 World Cup semi-final berth as their spin attack prepares to challenge Harry Brook's England in a crucial Super Eight clash in Colombo.

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

IT Sector Faces Transition Amid AI Growth

Rediff.com6 days ago

A key industry leader acknowledged the India IT services sector faces a "painful" transition due to AI, but emphasized the industry's resilience and ability to adapt through reinvention and focusing on complex enterprise technology.

Champions League: Benfica's Prestianni Suspended For Real Madrid Match Over Racism Allegations

Champions League: Benfica's Prestianni Suspended For Real Madrid Match Over Racism Allegations

Rediff.com7 days ago

UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni for one match following allegations of a racist slur directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. during a Champions League match.

Why India-US Trade Deal Is Key For Growth

Why India-US Trade Deal Is Key For Growth

Rediff.com7 days ago

The deal shifts the US posture towards India from hostile to neutral, and that matters for growth, points out T T Ram Mohan.

Gukesh draws with Hans Niemann in Prague International Chess; Chithambaram loses

Gukesh draws with Hans Niemann in Prague International Chess; Chithambaram loses

Rediff.com4 days ago

World champion D Gukesh drew with Hans Moke Niemann in the first round of the Prague International Chess Festival.

Fissures in MVA: After Sena-UBT, Cong claims RS seat

Fissures in MVA: After Sena-UBT, Cong claims RS seat

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra is facing internal conflict over the allocation of a winnable Rajya Sabha seat, with the Congress staking its claim against the Shiv Sena (UBT). Discussions are ongoing to reach a consensus before the nomination deadline.

Bihari Recipe: Dal ki Dulhan

Bihari Recipe: Dal ki Dulhan

Rediff.com5 days ago

Dal Dulhan is a warming traditional dish from Bihar, says Pratibha Kumari Singh, often prepared on relaxed family days when something hearty yet homely is desired.

Ranji Trophy final: Yawer Hassan delivers when J&K needed him most

Ranji Trophy final: Yawer Hassan delivers when J&K needed him most

Rediff.com5 days ago

Yawer Hassan said a calm adherence to process and an intent to respond to conditions rather than reputation helped him produce a crucial innings on the opening day of their maiden Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: 'No Crew Would Crash A Plane'

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: 'No Crew Would Crash A Plane'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'In any aviation emergency, the first rule is aviate -- fly the aircraft.' 'The fact that the commander's voice is not on the recording simply means he was focused entirely on flying. It does not imply anything more than that.'

Sasikala announces new party ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Sasikala announces new party ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Rediff.com6 days ago

V K Sasikala, a close aide of the late J Jayalalithaa, has announced the launch of a new political party in Tamil Nadu, potentially leading to a four-way contest in the upcoming state Assembly elections.

T20 World Cup: Ahmedabad's black soil pitch expected to favour seamers

T20 World Cup: Ahmedabad's black soil pitch expected to favour seamers

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

The Super Eights match between India and South Africa is expected to be played on a black soil pitch that favors seamers, potentially influencing India's team selection strategy.

'God Has Given Me A Theek-Thaak Face'

'God Has Given Me A Theek-Thaak Face'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'I am happy showing my age. I don't want to look 20 years younger than my age. Neither have I done any cosmetic surgery nor do I want to.'

Waaree Energies, Premier Energies in Focus as US Imposes 126% Duty on Indian Solar Imports

Waaree Energies, Premier Energies in Focus as US Imposes 126% Duty on Indian Solar Imports

Rediff.com5 days ago

Shares of Waaree Energies and Premier Energies are under pressure after the US imposed initial duties on Indian solar imports. The article examines the impact on green energy stocks and market sentiment.

T20 World Cup: David Miller's Record Run Feast Vs India

T20 World Cup: David Miller's Record Run Feast Vs India

Rediff.com7 days ago

David Miller's explosive innings not only showcased his exceptional finishing skills but also equaled David Warner's record for the most runs scored against India in T20 World Cups.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 End Marginally Higher In Volatile Trade

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty50 End Marginally Higher In Volatile Trade

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian equities on Dalal Street saw volatility. Track Sensex, Nifty50 movement and key market drivers for Feb 25, 2026.

Oscar Watch: What Makes One Battle After Another So Stunning

Oscar Watch: What Makes One Battle After Another So Stunning

Rediff.com6 days ago

One Battle After Another touches on big ideas like racism, immigration, abuse of power, identity, and parenthood without turning preachy, observes Mayur Sanap.

T20 World Cup: Rinku Singh Returns Home After Father Hospitalised; Doubtful For Zimbabwe Match

T20 World Cup: Rinku Singh Returns Home After Father Hospitalised; Doubtful For Zimbabwe Match

Rediff.com6 days ago

Middle-order batter Rinku Singh has returned home from Chennai due to a family emergency, raising concerns about his availability for India's crucial Super 8s match against Zimbabwe.

Teja Sajja-Allu Arjun's Picture For Posterity

Teja Sajja-Allu Arjun's Picture For Posterity

Rediff.com5 days ago

'Sometimes, I have to pinch myself to remind myself that it's real.'

Kerala HC grants bail to suspected LTTE member over delayed trial

Kerala HC grants bail to suspected LTTE member over delayed trial

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Kerala High Court granted bail to a Sri Lankan refugee suspected of being an LTTE member in a UAPA case, citing prolonged judicial custody without trial commencement.

Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda To Have 2 Wedding Ceremonies

Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda To Have 2 Wedding Ceremonies

Rediff.com5 days ago

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are celebrating their wedding with dual ceremonies, honouring their Telugu and Kodava heritages.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Markram powers South Africa into last four

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Markram powers South Africa into last four

Rediff.com4 days ago

Clinical South Africa hammer West Indies by nine wickets, seal semifinal spot

The Woman Making History On India's Oldest Toy Train

The Woman Making History On India's Oldest Toy Train

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sarita Yolma is the first woman Train Ticket Examiner on the 145-year-old Darjeeling Hill Railway. 'It is a dream journey,' she says.

T20 World Cup: 'Best innings of his life': Shaheen on Brook's ton

T20 World Cup: 'Best innings of his life': Shaheen on Brook's ton

Rediff.com5 days ago

Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi praised England's Harry Brook for his match-winning century in the T20 World Cup, acknowledging it as potentially the best innings of Brook's career. Afridi also discussed Pakistan's chances of reaching the semi-finals.

First meet at Seva Teerth: Cabinet pledges citizen-centric governance

First meet at Seva Teerth: Cabinet pledges citizen-centric governance

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Union Cabinet, meeting at the new PMO complex 'Seva Teerth', resolved to prioritize citizen empowerment and service in all its decisions, guided by the principle of 'Nagrik Devo Bhava'.

Who Is C Rajagopalachari, Whose Bust Replaced Lutyens' At Rashtrapati Bhavan?

Who Is C Rajagopalachari, Whose Bust Replaced Lutyens' At Rashtrapati Bhavan?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Rajaji, an ardent follower of Gandhi, was a freedom fighter, scholar, jurist, statesman and the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna along with S Radhakrishnan and C V Raman.

Maha govt requests CBI probe into Ajit Pawar plane crash

Maha govt requests CBI probe into Ajit Pawar plane crash

Rediff.com7 days ago

Following allegations of foul play, the Maharashtra government has requested a CBI investigation into the plane crash that tragically killed Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, promising a thorough probe into the incident.

6 Of India's Most Beautiful Shawls

6 Of India's Most Beautiful Shawls

Rediff.com6 days ago

India's diverse regions have gifted the world an array of exquisite shawls, each style reflecting its unique regional culture and craftsmanship.

All Moscow airports shut amid Ukrainian drone attack

All Moscow airports shut amid Ukrainian drone attack

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Moscow's international airports were temporarily closed due to safety concerns after air defense forces intercepted multiple Ukrainian drones.

Why Capital Expenditure Needs Monitoring

Why Capital Expenditure Needs Monitoring

Rediff.com7 days ago

After years of rapid expansion, the Centre's capital spending growth eases as private investment shows early signs of revival, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Super-sub Sesko seals win for Manchester Utd at Everton

Super-sub Sesko seals win for Manchester Utd at Everton

Rediff.com6 days ago

Benjamin Sesko came off the bench to score the winner as Manchester United beat Everton 1-0 in the Premier League, strengthening their hold on fourth place under Michael Carrick.

NRI woman fights off late-night robbers with sword in Punjab

NRI woman fights off late-night robbers with sword in Punjab

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

An NRI woman in Ludhiana, Punjab, bravely thwarted an alleged robbery attempt by wielding a sword against two bike-borne individuals who were following her car.

ISL: NorthEast United hold Bengaluru FC; Mumbai City down Kerala Blasters

ISL: NorthEast United hold Bengaluru FC; Mumbai City down Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Bengaluru FC and NorthEast United FC played a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match.