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Why Djokovic exited Professional Tennis Players Association

Why Djokovic exited Professional Tennis Players Association

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic said he would step away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association, citing concerns over transparency and governance within the organisation.

AIFF Begins Process to Form National Players' Association

AIFF Begins Process to Form National Players' Association

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

The NPA office bearers will include a chairperson, treasurer and a secretary. A minimum of one office bearer in the NPA board shall be a woman, as per the AIFF Constitution.

Maid orchestrates fake ED raid at employer's home, held

Maid orchestrates fake ED raid at employer's home, held

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two individuals, including a domestic helper, have been apprehended for allegedly orchestrating a counterfeit Enforcement Directorate raid at her employer's residence in southeast Delhi.

Real Estate CEO Arrested for Allegedly Duping Lawyers

Real Estate CEO Arrested for Allegedly Duping Lawyers

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The CEO of Vipul Limited, a real estate company, has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly defrauding several lawyers of Rs 6 crore under the guise of a lucrative investment opportunity.

3 women booked for stealing undergarments worth Rs 10,000 in Varanasi

3 women booked for stealing undergarments worth Rs 10,000 in Varanasi

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Varanasi have booked three women for allegedly stealing undergarments worth approximately Rs 10,000 from a shop in the Chetganj area. The theft was reported by the shop owner, who provided CCTV footage of the incident.

Man wanted in attempted murder case arrested after encounter in UP

Man wanted in attempted murder case arrested after encounter in UP

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A man wanted in connection with an attempted murder case and an attack on a police team was arrested in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following an exchange of fire with the police.

Study: Worrying About Aging May Accelerate Biological Aging

Study: Worrying About Aging May Accelerate Biological Aging

Rediff.com2 days ago

New research from NYU suggests that worrying about aging, particularly fears about declining health, may accelerate biological aging at the cellular level in women.

Kolkata Trams Turn 153

Kolkata Trams Turn 153

Rediff.com4 days ago

Marking the 153rd anniversary of Kolkata's historic tram network, the Calcutta Tram Users Association brought back the World War II era Geetanjali tram for a special commemorative run.

GFA Charges 14 Players In Goa Match-Fixing Scandal

GFA Charges 14 Players In Goa Match-Fixing Scandal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Goa Football Association charges 14 players, mostly from Chapora Yuvak Sangh, over alleged match-fixing in Goa Professional League 2025-26 season.

Professor Suspended Over Modi-Hitler Comparison

Professor Suspended Over Modi-Hitler Comparison

Rediff.com2 days ago

An associate professor at OP Jindal Global University has been suspended for allegedly comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Adolf Hitler, following a complaint by a student's father to the Haryana Human Rights Commission.

Man Held for Allegedly Cheating Businessman of 1.37 Crore in Meat Export Scam

Man Held for Allegedly Cheating Businessman of 1.37 Crore in Meat Export Scam

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 36-year-old man was arrested for allegedly cheating a businessman of around Rs 1.37 crore on the pretext of investing in a meat export business.

Man Held in Massive GST Fraud Case

Man Held in Massive GST Fraud Case

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The Uttar Pradesh STF has arrested a man in connection with a Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud estimated at Rs 15,000 crore. The accused allegedly used fraudulently obtained GST registrations to create fake firms and generate bogus invoices.

Wankhede Stadium to Honour Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji

Wankhede Stadium to Honour Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will honour cricket legends Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji by naming a stand and gates after them.

Adani Group plans to revive Formula 1 at Buddh Circuit

Adani Group plans to revive Formula 1 at Buddh Circuit

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Adani Group is exploring strategies to revive Formula 1 racing at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, with Karan Adani expressing strong interest in bringing the sport back to India.

Jammu erupts in celebrations after Ranji Trophy triumph

Jammu erupts in celebrations after Ranji Trophy triumph

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Jammu and Kashmir won their maiden Ranji Trophy on the first innings lead after drawing the final against Karnataka.

J&K Celebrates Historic Ranji Trophy Win

J&K Celebrates Historic Ranji Trophy Win

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Jammu and Kashmir celebrated their first-ever Ranji Trophy title after defeating Karnataka in the final, marking a historic moment for cricket in the Union Territory.

Umpire Dies After Bee Swarm Attack At Unnao Match

Umpire Dies After Bee Swarm Attack At Unnao Match

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

A 65-year-old cricket umpire, Manik Gupta, died after a swarm of bees attacked players and officials during a junior league match at Rahul Sapru ground in Unnao. Six others were injured in the incident.

SIT to Investigate Illegal Hashish Oil Trade in Odisha

SIT to Investigate Illegal Hashish Oil Trade in Odisha

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Odisha Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate an illegal hashish oil trade operating from an island in Koraput district, following a major drug seizure and multiple arrests.

TVK chief Vijay's wife files divorce petition; alleges adultery, cruelty

TVK chief Vijay's wife files divorce petition; alleges adultery, cruelty

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sankgeetha Vijay, wife of actor-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekar, has filed for divorce, accusing him of an extra-marital affair and mental cruelty. The petition seeks to keep proceedings private and restrain media coverage.

Indian Women Archers Meet UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Indian Women Archers Meet UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com17 hours ago

A delegation of Indian women archers, including para-archer Sheetal Devi, met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ahead of the 4th Khelo India women's national ranking archery tournament.

Ranji Trophy: 'It took 67 years': Manhas on J&K glory

Ranji Trophy: 'It took 67 years': Manhas on J&K glory

Rediff.com23 hours ago

BCCI president Mithun Manhas announced plans to construct new cricket stadiums in Jammu and Kashmir to further develop cricket in the region after their maiden Ranji Trophy title win.

Meet Indian Army dog 'Tyson' who took 1st bullet in J-K

Meet Indian Army dog 'Tyson' who took 1st bullet in J-K

Rediff.com5 days ago

Army dog 'Tyson' is recovering after bravely taking a bullet during Operation Trashi-I in Kishtwar, contributing to the successful elimination of Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists and highlighting the crucial role of canine soldiers in counter-terrorism efforts.

KSCA To Name Hubballi Pavilion After Sunil Joshi

KSCA To Name Hubballi Pavilion After Sunil Joshi

Rediff.com7 days ago

KSCA to name Pavilion Block at Hubballi's Rajnagar Cricket Grounds after former India cricketer Sunil Joshi during Ranji Trophy final.

T20 World Cup: Cracks In Eden Gardens Pitch Because Of Tremors?

T20 World Cup: Cracks In Eden Gardens Pitch Because Of Tremors?

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Darren Sammy: 'We are most people's second favourite team, but we're playing against their favourite.'

PV Sindhu recounts 'tense' Dubai airport ordeal after explosion

PV Sindhu recounts 'tense' Dubai airport ordeal after explosion

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu and her coach were stranded at Dubai International Airport following an explosion near their location, triggered by escalating tensions in the Gulf region.

Cow Slaughter Accused Injured in Saharanpur Police Encounter

Cow Slaughter Accused Injured in Saharanpur Police Encounter

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A criminal wanted in a cow slaughter case was injured in an encounter with police in the Nagal area of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, identified as Ragib, was arrested after a shootout with police. Two of his associates managed to escape.

NRAI Licence Row: MP HC Directs Centre To Clarify Status

NRAI Licence Row: MP HC Directs Centre To Clarify Status

Rediff.com7 days ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court seeks Centre's clarification on NRAI licence status, orders release of 1,000 cartridges each to shooters.

Uncertain future for Italy's cricketers despite T20 World Cup heroics

Uncertain future for Italy's cricketers despite T20 World Cup heroics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Stand-in captain Harry Manenti expressed frustration over Italy's lack of regular cricket opportunities after their T20 World Cup debut, highlighting the risk of stalled progress for Associate nations.

IPL 2026 Opener Delayed by Two Days, RCB Venue Under Discussion

IPL 2026 Opener Delayed by Two Days, RCB Venue Under Discussion

Rediff.com1 days ago

The IPL Governing Council will finalise the schedule amid election-related uncertainties and venue discussions around RCB's home matches.

ED wants speedy trial against P Chidambaram in PMLA cases

ED wants speedy trial against P Chidambaram in PMLA cases

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is seeking an expedited trial against Congress leader P Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis and INX Media money laundering cases, having submitted the required prosecution sanction to the court.

Why Ranji Trophy Final Won't Be Played At Chinnaswamy

Why Ranji Trophy Final Won't Be Played At Chinnaswamy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The Ranji Trophy 2026 final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir will be played in Hubballi instead of Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium due to ongoing safety and infrastructure upgrades, KSCA confirmed.

'We're safe, but there is a bit of worry': Sindhu's coach Irwansyahh

'We're safe, but there is a bit of worry': Sindhu's coach Irwansyahh

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, who trains P V Sindhu, had a narrow escape after an explosion occurred close to where they were stationed at Dubai Airport while travelling to Birmingham for the All England Championships.

Sindhu's Coach Safe After Dubai Airport Explosion

Sindhu's Coach Safe After Dubai Airport Explosion

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, who trains P V Sindhu, had a narrow escape after an explosion occurred close to where they were stationed at Dubai Airport while travelling to Birmingham for the All England Championships.

East India Company Shuts Down Again

East India Company Shuts Down Again

Rediff.com2 days ago

The East India Company, revived by Indian businessman Sanjiv Mehta in 2010, has ceased operations and entered liquidation, marking the end of its modern incarnation.

Delhi Police Nab Teenager with Illegal Firearms, Suspected Kala Jathedi Gang Member

Delhi Police Nab Teenager with Illegal Firearms, Suspected Kala Jathedi Gang Member

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 19-year-old, allegedly associated with the Kala Jathedi gang, and recovered two semi-automatic pistols and live cartridges from him.

Cong claims Epstein shaped India-Israel ties after 2014, cites emails

Cong claims Epstein shaped India-Israel ties after 2014, cites emails

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Congress party has alleged that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein played a role in shaping the India-Israel relationship after 2014, citing email exchanges made public under the 'Epstein Files'.

Police Reopen 2005 Double Murder Case Linked to Gangster

Police Reopen 2005 Double Murder Case Linked to Gangster

Rediff.com53 minutes ago

Police in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh have ordered a fresh investigation into a 2005 double murder case where a listed gangster and five others were named as accused.

Ranji Trophy Final: J&K reach 527-6 as bad light stops play

Ranji Trophy Final: J&K reach 527-6 as bad light stops play

Rediff.com4 days ago

J&K consolidate to 527/6 as sparks fly post Dogra head-butt

Sreelekha Denies Revealing Rape Victim's Identity, Claims 'Character Assassination' Attempt

Sreelekha Denies Revealing Rape Victim's Identity, Claims 'Character Assassination' Attempt

Rediff.com2 days ago

BJP councillor and former Kerala DGP R Sreelekha denies allegations of revealing the identity of a rape victim, claiming the complaint is a 'character assassination' attempt. She asserts that the POCSO Act does not apply in this case, as the victim was not a minor.

India's Davis Cup Heroes Felicitated After Dutch Win

India's Davis Cup Heroes Felicitated After Dutch Win

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) felicitated the Indian Davis Cup team for their victory over the Netherlands in the Davis Cup.