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Chaos at B'desh embassy as VHP, Bajrang Dal protesters clash with police

Chaos at B'desh embassy as VHP, Bajrang Dal protesters clash with police

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Security was increased outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi due to a planned protest by the VHP and Bajrang Dal regarding attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.

Jemimah guides India to comfortable win over Sri Lanka

Jemimah guides India to comfortable win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Jemimah stars in India's comprehensive eight-wicket win against Sri Lanka in first women's T20I

Ram Janmabhoomi leader and BJP ex-MP Ram Vilas Vedanti dies at 67

Ram Janmabhoomi leader and BJP ex-MP Ram Vilas Vedanti dies at 67

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Ram Vilas Vedanti, a prominent leader in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and former Bharatiya Janata Party MP, died of a heart attack at the age of 67 in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. His last rites will be performed in Ayodhya.

3 soldiers killed as avalanche hits Army camp in Siachen

3 soldiers killed as avalanche hits Army camp in Siachen

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Notably, Siachen is the highest battlefield of the world, which sits on the nuclear tri-junction of India, Pakistan and China.

Half-a-dozen drones from Pakistan sighted near LoC

Half-a-dozen drones from Pakistan sighted near LoC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

The movement of the drones from across the border was picked up over Balakote, Langote and Gursai nallah in Mendhar sector at 9.15 pm on Sunday, the officials said.

Tejas crash: IAF pilot's village mourns a life lost too soon

Tejas crash: IAF pilot's village mourns a life lost too soon

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Namansh is survived by his father, mother, wife, who is also serving in the Air Force, and their six-year-old daughter.

Pakistan thrash India to claim U-19 Asia Cup title

Pakistan thrash India to claim U-19 Asia Cup title

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

The 19-year-old looked set for a double century and join the likes of India's Abhigyan Kundu and South Africa's Jorich Van Schalkwyk in the elite 200-plus club.

Pink-Ball Test: Australia take lead over fumbling England

Pink-Ball Test: Australia take lead over fumbling England

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Australia dominated day two of the second Ashes Test on Friday with a punishing batting assault on a lifeless Gabba pitch as England fumbled their chances in the field.

India's Tejas crashes during Dubai airshow, pilot dead

India's Tejas crashes during Dubai airshow, pilot dead

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

According to an international media report, the jet crashed in the afternoon local time while flying a demonstration flight at the prestigious air show.

LG India profit declines 27.3%

LG India profit declines 27.3%

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

LG Electronics India saw its net profit decline by 27.3 per cent due to margin pressures witnessed in the second quarter. Its net sales in the quarter marginally rose 0.9 per cent to Rs 6,170.4 crore in the July-September quarter.

Delhi chokes under post-Diwali haze as AAP, BJP trade blame

Delhi chokes under post-Diwali haze as AAP, BJP trade blame

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' levels, sparking a blame game between AAP and BJP over the causes and responsibility for the pollution.

Over 800 IndiGo flights cancelled on day 5 as cancellation chaos persists

Over 800 IndiGo flights cancelled on day 5 as cancellation chaos persists

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

DGCA provided temporary relief to IndiGo, which is partially owned by Rahul Bhatia, by rolling back the night duty definition to 12 am-5 am from 12 am-6 am earlier, and allowing its pilots to do six night-landings from two earlier, besides other relaxations.

IndiGo Crisis: 'Truth Has Not Been Told'

IndiGo Crisis: 'Truth Has Not Been Told'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

'They are saying that there is a pilot shortage which is not correct, but if it was true, did they suddenly come to know this on December 5?' 'If they didn't have crew, why did they seek approval for a winter schedule? To get the approval, the operator has to show crew strength and also a buffer of crew available.' 'If they had a crew crunch, why did they ask for extra flights? Or was it something else that made them so sure that they would get away with this exemption and bans?'

iOS 26: Apple's Boldest Update Yet?

iOS 26: Apple's Boldest Update Yet?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

The new iOS 26 design modernises the interface, while Apple Intelligence 2.0 introduces AI in a controlled, privacy-focused way. Ashish Narsale brings you all the juice.

Manchester City survive scare; Spurs hold Newcastle

Manchester City survive scare; Spurs hold Newcastle

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Manchester City's Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals to ignite their charge on Tuesday.

PIX: Arsenal stun Bayern Munich, go top; PSV whip Liverpool

PIX: Arsenal stun Bayern Munich, go top; PSV whip Liverpool

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A summary of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer. But Helen was raring to step out of her dancing shoes, and play heroine instead.

Will Messi play in 2026? Legend drops retirement hint

Will Messi play in 2026? Legend drops retirement hint

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'At my age, it's only logical to think I might not.'

PIX: How India Ended Mighty Australia's Reign

PIX: How India Ended Mighty Australia's Reign

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues struck a sensational century as hosts India reached the ICC Women's World Cup Final with a magical run-chase against Australia

How To Choose MFs Smartly

How To Choose MFs Smartly

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Investors who constantly hop between 'top-performing' funds often end up earning far lower returns than the very funds they invest in -- simply because they enter late and exit early. Best investors don't chase returns, they chase discipline, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

India spent 2.5 bn euro to buy Russian oil in Sep

India spent 2.5 bn euro to buy Russian oil in Sep

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

India, the world's third-largest oil consumer, spent 2.5 billion euro on buying crude oil from Russia in September, 14 per cent less than the previous month, a European think tank said. India remained the second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels in September behind China, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

Air India cancels 8 flights; bookings decline by up to 20%

Air India cancels 8 flights; bookings decline by up to 20%

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Air India has cancelled eight flights, including four international services, on Friday due to enhanced maintenance and operational reasons, the airline said.

Core areas light up Havells India as consumer durables dim the spark

Core areas light up Havells India as consumer durables dim the spark

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The July-September quarter (Q2) performance of consumer electricals and durables major Havells India in 2025-26 (FY26) was broadly in line with Street estimates. While the top line was supported by robust growth in the wire and cable, switchgear, and lighting segments, the consumer durables segment restricted overall gains.

Thode Door Thode Paas Review: Pleasant Watch

Thode Door Thode Paas Review: Pleasant Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Pankaj Kapur, who visibly enjoys playing the ringmaster to this family circus, is the glue that holds Thode Door Thode Paas together, observes Deepa Gahlot.

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

10 Reasons Why This Is 2025's Most Unfairly Treated Film

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

As someone who could not predict a single beat in advance, who was exhilarated by its audacity to throw random elements together and take chances all over the place, Sreehari Nair thinks Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira is one of the best films of the year.

Destroyed at least a dozen Pak jets, including F-16s: IAF chief

Destroyed at least a dozen Pak jets, including F-16s: IAF chief

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

At least a dozen Pakistani military aircraft including F-16 jets were destroyed or damaged in Indian strikes during Operation Sindoor, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said on Friday while describing Islamabad's claim of India's losses as "fanciful stories".

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

India Opens Doors To Foreign Banks, But...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

But selectively, with regulatory scrutiny and special approval, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Pant fails as Subrayen takes five to put SA A in control

Pant fails as Subrayen takes five to put SA A in control

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

After bowling out SA A for 309, overnight 299/9, in the first session, India succumbed to their own waywardness, and the relentlessness of off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen (5/61), to concede an innings lead of 75.

20 killed, 171 hurt as B'desh Air Force jet crashes into school building

20 killed, 171 hurt as B'desh Air Force jet crashes into school building

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The aircraft crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Dhaka's Uttara area.

Will Nitish Kumar Spring A Surprise On Friday?

Will Nitish Kumar Spring A Surprise On Friday?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

While it is evident that the INDIA bloc has not shut its doors on Nitish Kumar, those within the NDA are hopeful that the JD-U's support base would benefit them as well

PIX Norris wins in Mexico to snatch F1 lead from Piastri

PIX Norris wins in Mexico to snatch F1 lead from Piastri

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Norris last led the standings in April, a gap of 189 days, and had not won a race since Hungary in early August. Sunday was his sixth victory of the season, one less than Piastri, and career 10th.

'Don't drop those bombs': Trump uses F-word to slam Israel

'Don't drop those bombs': Trump uses F-word to slam Israel

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

United States President Donald Trump has expressed strong disapproval of Israel and Iran 'violating the ceasefire' he announced earlier in the day and said the two countries have been fighting 'so long and so hard that they don't know what the f*** they're doing'.

How The IAF Smashed Pakistan Air Force

How The IAF Smashed Pakistan Air Force

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The attacks against the Pakistani air force have taken them at least five years back and caused great damage to them and their Chinese and Turkish inventory of weapons.

PIX: Eze goal extends Arsenal's stay at top; Spurs win

PIX: Eze goal extends Arsenal's stay at top; Spurs win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday

Apple's New Lineup Will Have You Queueing Up To Buy!

Apple's New Lineup Will Have You Queueing Up To Buy!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Apple's iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and new Watches set the stage for a smarter future, but it comes at a price.

Air India crash: 'I hugged her, asked her to take care'

Air India crash: 'I hugged her, asked her to take care'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Rupal Patel (45), who was visiting her maternal home from London in Uttarsanda village in Nadiad of Kheda district for medical treatment, was one of the 241 passengers onboard that were killed in the deadly Ahmedabad plane crash.

Women's World Cup: Knight guides England to nervy win over Bangladesh

Women's World Cup: Knight guides England to nervy win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Former captain Heather Knight guided England to a four-wicket win over a spirited Bangladesh in the Women's World Cup on Tuesday.

Reliance Q2 net profit rises 9.6% YoY, slips sequentially on inventory losses

Reliance Q2 net profit rises 9.6% YoY, slips sequentially on inventory losses

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Friday reported a 9.6 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit for the September quarter, driven by strong performance in its consumer-facing retail and telecom businesses and a recovery in its core oil-to-chemicals segment.

Farewell MiG-21. Flying Legend, IAF's Soul

Farewell MiG-21. Flying Legend, IAF's Soul

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The MiG-21's sharp silhouette and supersonic roar will live on in the memories of those who flew it, those who maintained it, and those who watched it streak across the sky as a symbol of India's strength, asserts IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Smog engulfs Delhi as air quality drops to 'very poor'

Smog engulfs Delhi as air quality drops to 'very poor'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

This deterioration in air quality led to prompting enforcement of Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital.