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Gill, Jadeja, Siraj headline Ranji Trophy restart

Gill, Jadeja, Siraj headline Ranji Trophy restart

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

All eyes will be on Shubman Gill when Ranji Trophy resumes on Thursday after India's Test and ODI captain decided against taking a break and opting to turn up for Punjab against Saurashtra in a key Group B clash in Rajkot.

Set up gaushalas to keep highways free of stray animals, SC tells NHAI

Set up gaushalas to keep highways free of stray animals, SC tells NHAI

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has suggested that the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) consider establishing gaushalas (cowsheds) under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to care for stray animals entering highways. The court also expressed dissatisfaction with several states' efforts to manage stray dog populations and suggested developing an app to report stray animal sightings.

After Shinde, BJP too moving its corporators to safer place: Raut

After Shinde, BJP too moving its corporators to safer place: Raut

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The Shiv Sena has shifted its 29 members to a hotel in Mumbai, ostensibly for an orientation workshop to make them aware of the functioning of the country's richest civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Bangladesh gears up for polls amidst political turmoil

Bangladesh gears up for polls amidst political turmoil

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Bangladesh is preparing for elections and a referendum on reforms, but the absence of the Awami League and rising political tensions are raising concerns about the legitimacy and stability of the process.

Carmakers Go Deep In Bid To Expand Beyond Metros

Carmakers Go Deep In Bid To Expand Beyond Metros

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Network scale seen as central to tapping smaller markets.

Dr Sangram Patil, YouTuber facing action over SM posts, moves HC

Dr Sangram Patil, YouTuber facing action over SM posts, moves HC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The Bombay High Court has issued a notice to the Mumbai police regarding a plea filed by UK-based doctor and YouTuber Sangram Patil, who is seeking to quash a case against him related to an alleged objectionable social media post against BJP leaders.

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The iconic Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi will be "dismantled" to create a Sports City that will cater to all major disciplines and include lodging facility for athletes.

Fog disrupts flight ops across northern India

Fog disrupts flight ops across northern India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Sunday issued an advisory warning that fog conditions in parts of northern India are affecting visibility and may lead to delays or changes in flight operations at select airports.

Pro-Khalistani leader Pannun booked for threats of unrest on R-Day

Pro-Khalistani leader Pannun booked for threats of unrest on R-Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

According to police, the action was initiated after Pannun released a video message on social media in which he allegedly threatened to disturb peace and law and order in Delhi before the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.

Alliance helps Thackeray cousins hold Marathi bastions

Alliance helps Thackeray cousins hold Marathi bastions

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The tactical alliance between the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) may not have aided the Thackeray cousins to win the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, but the pact helped them keep intact their traditional strongholds.

Nagpur riots key accused's wife wins civic polls on AIMIM ticket

Nagpur riots key accused's wife wins civic polls on AIMIM ticket

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Alisha Khan, wife of a key accused in the 2023 Nagpur riots case, has won civic polls on an AIMIM ticket. Her husband, Fahim Khan, is accused of involvement in violence following rumors related to religious inscriptions and protests.

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

India suspends visa centre in B'desh's Chittagong amid tension

India suspends visa centre in B'desh's Chittagong amid tension

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

India has suspended visa operations at its application center in Chittagong, Bangladesh, following heightened tensions and protests after the death of a student leader.

'GCCs Have Evolved To Strategic Innovation Hubs'

'GCCs Have Evolved To Strategic Innovation Hubs'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'Solutions developed in India are being commercialised and offered globally because we're executing at scale, creating new markets and revenue streams.'

Poonawalla confirms interest in acquiring RCB

Poonawalla confirms interest in acquiring RCB

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Pharma tycoon Adar Poonawalla has emerged as a potential suitor for the Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, sparking fresh speculation around a possible change in ownership of one of the league's most high-profile teams.

ICC team heads for Dhaka amid T20 World Cup standoff

ICC team heads for Dhaka amid T20 World Cup standoff

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

ICC officials to visit Bangladesh to resolve T20 WC imbroglio

Mumbai to get woman mayor; Sena-UBT opposes lottery process

Mumbai to get woman mayor; Sena-UBT opposes lottery process

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and 28 other civic bodies in the state were held on January 15.

Battles To Do Your Household Chores

Battles To Do Your Household Chores

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

'Instant home services act as an on-demand household support system, bridging the gap between informal domestic help and structured service platforms,'

Messi Thanks India After G.O.A.T. tour

Messi Thanks India After G.O.A.T. tour

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'...we carry all this love with us, and we will definitely return, hopefully one day to play a match or on another occasion, but we will definitely return to visit India.'

Equity capital inflow in real estate rises 25% to record $14.25 bn in 2025

Equity capital inflow in real estate rises 25% to record $14.25 bn in 2025

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Indian real estate sector received a record equity capital inflow of Rs 14.25 billion last year, higher by 25 per cent annually, as developers and institutional investors remained bullish on growth potential, according to CBRE.

R-Day rehearsal held amid rain, soldiers march with wet uniforms

R-Day rehearsal held amid rain, soldiers march with wet uniforms

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Early morning rain in Delhi lowers temperatures. The weather office predicts cloudy conditions and thunderstorms for the day due to a western disturbance.

South city added to itinerary as Messi tour goes Pan-India!

South city added to itinerary as Messi tour goes Pan-India!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Lionel Messi's much-anticipated 'GOAT Tour to India 2025' just got bigger with Hyderabad added as the new southern leg stop to ensure fans in the region are not "deprived" of seeing their idol following the cancellation of Argentina's proposed friendly in Kerala.

T20 WC: England's Pak origin players granted visas

T20 WC: England's Pak origin players granted visas

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

The ICC, which is overseeing the coordination process, has remained in constant communication with Indian High Commissions in multiple cities across continents.

8 Best Hotels And Resorts In Asia

8 Best Hotels And Resorts In Asia

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Cond Nast's editors have sat down, like they do yearly and listed their favourite stays in Asia.

How Large Is Mumbai's Budget?

How Large Is Mumbai's Budget?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

How does the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation's budget compare with the budget of other Indian cities?

From state lawmaker to mayor of America's largest city

From state lawmaker to mayor of America's largest city

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, of Indian descent, has won the New York City mayoral election, becoming the first Muslim, first Indian-origin, first African-born, and youngest mayor in over a century. His victory is seen as a significant moment for the city and the Indian-American community.

UGC issue: New rules won't be discriminatory or misused, says govt

UGC issue: New rules won't be discriminatory or misused, says govt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The new UGC regulations mandating all higher education institutions to form "equity committees" to look into discrimination complaints and promote equity were notified on January 13.

Dense fog threatens flight ops in North India, warning issued

Dense fog threatens flight ops in North India, warning issued

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday issued a travel advisory as dense fog gripped Northern India, urging passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport to avoid prolonged waiting periods at the airport in case of flight cancellations or delays.

Actress Sued For Rs 100 Cr Over Suryakumar Comment

Actress Sued For Rs 100 Cr Over Suryakumar Comment

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Actress Khushi Mukherjee, known for MTV Splitsvilla, has landed in legal trouble after a Rs 100 crore defamation case was filed against her by social media influencer Faizan Ansari.

Realty moves to the core of conglomerates' biz strategy

Realty moves to the core of conglomerates' biz strategy

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

India's leading conglomerates are stepping up investments in real estate, recasting what was once a peripheral activity into a core growth driver. Supported by strong balance sheets, established brands and access to long-term capital, major business houses including Aditya Birla, Tata, Godrej, L&T, Raymond, Wadia, Shapoorji Pallonji, Mahindra and Adani are positioning realty as a strategic pillar within their diversified portfolios.

Did Sinners Deserve 16 Oscar Nominations?

Did Sinners Deserve 16 Oscar Nominations?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Having grossed nearly $370 worldwide, Sinners filled up Warner Bros coffers when many of the studio's key 2025 films lost money, and deserves its many Oscar nominations.

Was Homi Bhabha Murdered? The Mystery Behind His Death

Was Homi Bhabha Murdered? The Mystery Behind His Death

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

60 years ago, on January 24, 1966, Dr Homi J Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear programme, died in an air crash on Mont Blanc. The official inquiry said the plane went off course in bad weather, but coincidences, missing evidence, and later unproven claims have kept conspiracy theories alive. A fascinating excerpt from Bakhtiar Dadabhoy's book, Homi J Bhabha: A Life.

Substance Abuse in India Starts At 12

Substance Abuse in India Starts At 12

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

15% of the participants reported substance use at least once while 10% reported substance use in the past one year.

Agencies flag 'crypto hawala' pipeline funding terror in J-K

Agencies flag 'crypto hawala' pipeline funding terror in J-K

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Mirroring the traditional hawala system, where money is sent through non-banking channels, this digital version uses the anonymity of unregulated cryptocurrency to erase the financial trail and inject cash into the domestic economy.

Delhi pollution: SC asks NHAI, MCD to relocate or shut city toll plazas

Delhi pollution: SC asks NHAI, MCD to relocate or shut city toll plazas

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court of India has directed the NHAI and MCD to consider relocating or temporarily closing toll plazas at Delhi's borders to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce air pollution. The court also addressed school closures and financial aid for construction workers affected by pollution control measures.

'Dhurandhar Devendra' posters appear in Mumbai after BMC results

'Dhurandhar Devendra' posters appear in Mumbai after BMC results

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Large hoardings praising Fadnavis' leadership appeared across the city, reflecting a celebratory mood within the BJP camp following its strong performance in the country's richest civic body.

'Indian badminton's depth in doubles a concern'

'Indian badminton's depth in doubles a concern'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

While the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty is among the world's best, former national coach Vimal Kumar said there is a significant drop-off beyond them.

Two Hadi murder suspects fled to India, claims B'desh; Delhi denies

Two Hadi murder suspects fled to India, claims B'desh; Delhi denies

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Two primary suspects in the murder of Inquilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman Hadi have fled Bangladesh and are believed to be in India, according to Dhaka Metropolitan Police. The suspects allegedly crossed into Meghalaya with assistance. Bangladesh is working with Indian authorities for their arrest and extradition.

Jalna: Gauri Lankesh murder accused wins amid BJP sweep

Jalna: Gauri Lankesh murder accused wins amid BJP sweep

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Pangarkar had contested as an Independent candidate from electoral ward No. 13. He defeated his nearest rival, Raosaheb Dhoble of the BJP.

Iran says forces ready for war; accuses US, Israel of stoking unrest

Iran says forces ready for war; accuses US, Israel of stoking unrest

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Baghaei also alleged that recent unrest in Iran was fuelled by foreign interference, claiming riots were triggered by "very evident" interventionist remarks by US and Israeli officials.