News for 'Bengaluru'

IndiGo flight diverted mid-air after 'mayday' call

IndiGo flight diverted mid-air after 'mayday' call

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

According to Indigo, the flight finally landed safely in Bengaluru at about 8.20 pm on June 19.

Sign declaration or apologise, says EC; Rahul hits back

Sign declaration or apologise, says EC; Rahul hits back

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to share details of wrongful entries and omissions in voters' list. Gandhi hit back, asserting he has already taken oath in Parliament to uphold the Constitution.

Asia Cup: Gill, Jaiswal unlikely; Iyer in contention

Asia Cup: Gill, Jaiswal unlikely; Iyer in contention

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The report also indicated that Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are unlikely to get a call-up to the T20I squad as the team management might not upset the team's core combination.

AIFF, FSDL to sit together to settle ISL dispute

AIFF, FSDL to sit together to settle ISL dispute

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Will negotiate with FSDL to arrive at mutually agreeable measures: AIFF after SC hearing

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The AIFF said Jamil has signed the contract after parting ways with ISL team Jamshedpur FC.

Drop Tilak for Shreyas in Asia Cup squad?

Drop Tilak for Shreyas in Asia Cup squad?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Shreyas merits Asia Cup spot based on IPL performance, reckons Aakash Chopra.

Zero-Bid Satellite Deal Raises Questions

Zero-Bid Satellite Deal Raises Questions

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Pixxel has raised $95 million in funding and with the company's commercial Firefly satellites up in orbit selling data globally 'we know and seen what it takes to make this business work.'

Mohun Bagan defies AIFF: Refuses to release players for India camp

Mohun Bagan defies AIFF: Refuses to release players for India camp

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The senior India squad began its preparatory camp in Bengaluru on August 15 ahead of next month's CAFA Nations Cup, but 13 players, including seven from Mohun Bagan, have skipped the camp.

Maxwell sharpens bowling with an eye on T20 World Cup

Maxwell sharpens bowling with an eye on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Glenn Maxwell believes his spin bowling could come in handy in the Powerplay during next year's T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka.

Ex-JDS MP Prajwal Revanna gets life sentence in rape case

Ex-JDS MP Prajwal Revanna gets life sentence in rape case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Prajwal Revanna broke down in court as he appealed to the judge for a lesser punishment.

'The Only Writer In India All Fascist Governments Listen To'

'The Only Writer In India All Fascist Governments Listen To'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

This was a soaring evening that sent hearts aflutter and for a few brief moments we tasted the breath of pure freedom that has been missing in this country for the past several years.

Deepti spills secret behind India's success in England

Deepti spills secret behind India's success in England

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Deepti Sharma credits long training period ahead of England tour for positive results

Make RCB stampede report public: Karnataka HC tells state govt

Make RCB stampede report public: Karnataka HC tells state govt

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Karnataka High Court has ordered the state government to publicly disclose its status report on the stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4.

ED searches Soros' funding agency, investment arm in Bengaluru

ED searches Soros' funding agency, investment arm in Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Soros, a Hungarian-American political activist, and his organisations like OSF have been accused by the ruling BJP of acting against India's interests. His utterances during the Adani-Hindenburg controversy also drew criticism from the party.

'Your Trip Is On Me..' Neeraj Fulfills Fan's Wish!

'Your Trip Is On Me..' Neeraj Fulfills Fan's Wish!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Double Olympic-medallist Neeraj Chopra showed his generous and compassionate side, surprising a fan with an all-expense paid trip to watch the Neeraj Chopra Classic, to be held in Bengaluru next week.

Jurel, Kuldeep named in Central Zone squad

Jurel, Kuldeep named in Central Zone squad

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Dhruv Jurel, who impressed during India's series-levelling tour of England, was on Thursday named captain of Central Zone for the season-opening Duleep Trophy, set to begin on August 28 in Bengaluru.

Student raped by 2 lecturers, their associate in Karnataka

Student raped by 2 lecturers, their associate in Karnataka

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

According to police, the student alleged that one of the lecturers befriended her under the pretext of sharing academic notes and began chatting with her frequently.

How Gaming Firms Plan To Make Money

How Gaming Firms Plan To Make Money

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Indian game studios managing to make money out of casual games just show how the Indian gamer is ready to spend money on games.

Several Delhi, B'luru schools get 'bombs in black plastic bags' mail

Several Delhi, B'luru schools get 'bombs in black plastic bags' mail

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

An official said that multiple schools in the national capital received these bomb threats. This is the fourth such day this week when schools in the capital received bomb threats.

Shreyas, Sarfaraz named in West Zone squad; Shardul to lead

Shreyas, Sarfaraz named in West Zone squad; Shardul to lead

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

The West Zone squad was selected by the selection committee chaired by Mumbai's Sanjay Patil, Baroda's Prayan Dave, Maharashtra's Akshay Darekar, Sandip Maniyar from Saurashtra Cricket Association and Kirat Damani from the Gujarat Cricket Association.

Man arrested for chopping udders of cows in Bengaluru

Man arrested for chopping udders of cows in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The accused, Syed Nasru, had cut the udders of the cows in Vinayakanagar of Chamarajpet in the wee hours of Sunday, they said.

Abdulla Aboobacker wins triple jump gold

Abdulla Aboobacker wins triple jump gold

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The 29-year-old Indian athlete finished ahead of South Korea's Yu Gyumin and Kim Jang-woo, both Asian Championships bronze medal winners.

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

From Rajkot's maidans to cricket's grandest arenas, Cheteshwar Pujara carved a niche as the bedrock of India's Test side. He is one of only 14 Indians to feature in more than 100 Tests, and his innings often defined India's most memorable triumphs.

Shivakumar accuses BJP of playing politics in Dharmasthala case

Shivakumar accuses BJP of playing politics in Dharmasthala case

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar accuses the BJP of politicizing the Dharmasthala 'multiple murders and burials' case, criticizing their protests and questioning their motives.

Karnataka CEO to probe Rahul Gandhi's election fraud claims: DKS

Karnataka CEO to probe Rahul Gandhi's election fraud claims: DKS

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Karnataka's Chief Electoral Officer has ordered an investigation into Rahul Gandhi's allegations of election fraud in the Mahadevapura Assembly constituency during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The CEO has requested supporting documents from Congress leader D K Shivakumar.

RCB moves Karnataka HC against CAT's stampede order

RCB moves Karnataka HC against CAT's stampede order

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

RCB claimed that CAT's order didn't adhere to the principles of natural justice.

Pant's Noble Gesture Warms Hearts

Pant's Noble Gesture Warms Hearts

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'We extend our heartfelt appreciation for your generous gesture of personally paying the first semester admission fee.' 'We sincerely hope your support to underprivileged students continue.'

India's hockey shake-up before Asia Cup revealed

India's hockey shake-up before Asia Cup revealed

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Hockey India names 24-member men's hockey team for tour of Australia

Pixxel to build India's 1st private Earth observation satellite

Pixxel to build India's 1st private Earth observation satellite

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The private consortium would invest more than Rs 1,200 crore over the next five years to launch a constellation of 12 state-of-the-art Earth Observation satellites equipped with panchromatic, multispectral, hyperspectral, and microwave SAR (synthetic aperture radar) sensors.

Can Shami Overcome The Age Hurdle?

Can Shami Overcome The Age Hurdle?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The preference would be for a fast bowler 'who still has seven to eight years of cricket left in him rather than someone who'll be turning 35 soon.'

AIFF offers glimmer of hope for ISL 2025!

AIFF offers glimmer of hope for ISL 2025!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

AIFF proposes Super Cup from second or third week of September, doubts remain over ISL

Supreme Court agrees to intervene in ISL impasse

Supreme Court agrees to intervene in ISL impasse

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 22 a matter involving a row between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) over the fate of 11 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs due to the non-renewal of their contracts with the national federation and the tournament's organisers.

Red alert in Mumbai as roads flooded, rail, air traffic hit

Red alert in Mumbai as roads flooded, rail, air traffic hit

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Mumbaikars woke up to very heavy rainfall on Monday, while the India meteorological department (IMD) issued a 'red' alert, forecasting extremely heavy rains at isolated places in the city and adjoining areas, prompting the civic body to declare a holiday for schools and colleges, officials said.

5 Stars Ignored For Asia Cup

5 Stars Ignored For Asia Cup

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Despite outstanding performances in the IPL and on the international stage, several big names failed to make the cut.

Rahul claims EC has shut its websites in 3 states

Rahul claims EC has shut its websites in 3 states

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reiterated his vote theft allegations and criticized the Election Commission for demanding an affidavit to support his claims. He alleged collusion between the EC and BJP to steal the Lok Sabha election and called for investigation into election irregularities.

'Gill Is Sending The Right Signal'

'Gill Is Sending The Right Signal'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'It would have been understandable if, after a gruelling tour where five Test matches were crammed into a little over six weeks, he had opted to rest.''

Is IMAX Luring More Audiences?

Is IMAX Luring More Audiences?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

'We're witnessing a consistent surge in audience demand for IMAX screenings, particularly for high-octane, spectacle-driven films.'

Chhattisgarh man gets surprise calls from Kohli, ABD

Chhattisgarh man gets surprise calls from Kohli, ABD

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The tryst with instant fame began on June 28 when Manish, son of farmer Gajendra Bisi, purchased a new Jio SIM from a mobile shop in Deobhog, around 8 kilometres from his village.

The New Girl In Varun Dhawan's Life

The New Girl In Varun Dhawan's Life

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Varun Dhawan gets a new heroine in his upcoming film, Border 2, as Medha Rana makes her big screen debut.

Can Jamil spark India's AFC Asian Cup dream?

Can Jamil spark India's AFC Asian Cup dream?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Jamil's first assignment in his new role will be the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup, to be held in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan starting August 29.