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Delhi Capitals Aim For Breakthrough IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals Aim For Breakthrough IPL 2025

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Delhi Capitals have never won the IPL despite featuring top talent over the years. Under Axar Patel's leadership, they will hope IPL 2025 finally ends their title drought.

Some trying to steal...: Modi takes 'Jan Nayak' dig at Rahul

Some trying to steal...: Modi takes 'Jan Nayak' dig at Rahul

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the RJD's past education policies in Bihar, attributing migration to the state's poor education system under their rule. He praised the current NDA government's efforts to improve education and development, launching several initiatives focused on youth skilling and education in the state.

Visa drama! Record holder Shirse stuck before Tokyo WC

Visa drama! Record holder Shirse stuck before Tokyo WC

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The AFI added that it has got involved in the matter and Shirse should get his visa within the next 24 hours.

Now, franchise-based Rugby Premier League in Mumbai

Now, franchise-based Rugby Premier League in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The world's first franchise-based rugby sevens league, the Rugby Premier League (RPL), will get under way in Mumbai in June, organisers Rugby India and GMR Sports said on Friday.

'Rasika Is The Female Shah Rukh Khan'

'Rasika Is The Female Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'On the editing table, we would be salivating on how she maintains her continuity to perfection on each take.' 'I have seen this with Shah Rukh sir and I observed the same level of precision with Rasika.'

Covid cases in India cross 4,000-mark; Kerala, Maha, Delhi worst hit

Covid cases in India cross 4,000-mark; Kerala, Maha, Delhi worst hit

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

There are 4,026 active cases in India and five fresh deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours.

ED files chargesheet against Raj Kundra in Bitcoin scam

ED files chargesheet against Raj Kundra in Bitcoin scam

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against businessman Raj Kundra in a bitcoin 'scam,' alleging he was a beneficial owner and concealed evidence.

The World Is Applauding Anuparna Roy

The World Is Applauding Anuparna Roy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'I asked her whether she stood first. 'Yes Baba' was her reply. Her mother was crying in joy.'

Resurgent Mumbai Indians out for revenge against CSK

Resurgent Mumbai Indians out for revenge against CSK

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians have the upper hand given their current form despite having lost to CSK in their IPL season-opener in Chepauk.

Rise and Fall Of Real-Money Gaming Firms

Rise and Fall Of Real-Money Gaming Firms

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

India has nearly 490 million online gamers, and an estimated Rs 10,000 crore is spent every month on online gaming transactions.

Twitter closes Delhi, Mumbai offices; staff asked to work from home

Twitter closes Delhi, Mumbai offices; staff asked to work from home

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Amid layoffs and a severe cost-cutting, Twitter has closed offices in Delhi and Mumbai and asked staff to work from home, according to sources. The micro-blogging platform's Bengaluru office that largely has engineering staff remains operational, the sources said. The Delhi and Mumbai offices shuttered a few weeks ago, with remaining staff now working from home, sources privy to the matter said.

Study In The US: Meet US Univs in India This August

Study In The US: Meet US Univs in India This August

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

EducationUSA is hosting free Study In The US fairs across India from August 9-17 for aspiring undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students interested in studying in the US.

Can Mumbai Indians Bounce Back After Horror 2024?

Can Mumbai Indians Bounce Back After Horror 2024?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

At the mega auction, Mumbai Indians made some strategic buys, in a bid to build a strong team around their solid Indian core consisting of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jaspreet Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma.

SC disposes of L&T plea as MMRDA scraps bids for Rs 14K-cr Mumbai projects

SC disposes of L&T plea as MMRDA scraps bids for Rs 14K-cr Mumbai projects

Rediff.com30 May 2025

On Thursday, MMRDA strongly defended its decision to disqualify L&T from the two infrastructure projects in Mumbai, citing "substantial grounds" for the rejection of its technical bids.

India in World's Top Five Traffic Jams

India in World's Top Five Traffic Jams

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Kolkata, Bengaluru and Pune rank among the world's top five most traffic-congested cities.

Turkish firm Celebi withdraws HC plea on airport clearance

Turkish firm Celebi withdraws HC plea on airport clearance

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Celebi Airport Services India withdrew its plea in the Bombay High Court against the revocation of its security clearance by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) following Operation Sindoor.

Delhi-Mumbai corridor needs $50 billon

Delhi-Mumbai corridor needs $50 billon

Rediff.com14 Apr 2007

The ambitious Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor, to be established with Japan's help, will require an investment of an estimated $50 billion and work on the project will begin from January next year.

How Much Was Madhuri's Dhak Dhak Outfit Sold For?

How Much Was Madhuri's Dhak Dhak Outfit Sold For?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'Why don't I organise an auction of cinematic memorabilia?' recalls Dinesh Raheja. 'There are sure to be legions of film buffs who will cherish the chance to own souvenirs intimately associated with their favourite stars onscreen.'

CAS in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata soon

CAS in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata soon

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

A division bench headed by acting Chief Jusitce Vijender Jain, however, asked the Centre to file an affidavit on the implementation within two weeks and posted the matter for hearing to July 19.\n

'Act of war': Sharif raises Kashmir, Indus, Op Sindoor at UN

'Act of war': Sharif raises Kashmir, Indus, Op Sindoor at UN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

In his address, Sharif praised US President Donald Trump, saying his "efforts for peace helped avert a ... war in South Asia".

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,956 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,956 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The high-value Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,956 crore are still in circulation, more than two years after the Reserve Bank's withdrawal of the currency notes, according to official data released on Monday. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation on May 19, 2023.

Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru see huge spike in daily Covid cases

Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru see huge spike in daily Covid cases

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Three big cities in the country -- Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru -- witnessed huge spike in daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday even as Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain claimed hospital admissions have stabilised indicating the current coronavirus wave peaked and cases may start declining soon.

Politics behind why justice eluded Malegaon, 7/11 victims: Ex-IPS officer

Politics behind why justice eluded Malegaon, 7/11 victims: Ex-IPS officer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former IPS officer Meeran Borwankar claims political interference hindered justice in the Malegaon and 7/11 blasts, and the Narendra Dabholkar murder case. She cited instances of pressure on investigators and prosecutors.

Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai: India's top employment generators

Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai: India's top employment generators

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Healthcare, hospitality lead in job creation.

Zubeen Garg's wife urges public to maintain peace, defends manager

Zubeen Garg's wife urges public to maintain peace, defends manager

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Garima Saikia Garg, wife of the late singer Zubeen Garg, appeals to the public to maintain peace and support the singer's manager, Siddhartha Sharma, following Zubeen's death in Singapore.

Can United Thackeray Cousins Take On BJP?

Can United Thackeray Cousins Take On BJP?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The numbers tell us the BJP's acceptability in Maharashtra is growing -- at the expense of the Shiv Sena, no matter what the faction, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Delhi-Mumbai airfares drop;tariffs to be monitored

Delhi-Mumbai airfares drop;tariffs to be monitored

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

The average fare on the Delhi-Mumbai route has come down to Rs 6,000, compared with a whopping Rs 15,000 in mid-November, according to an airline executive.

Ranveer's Heartwarming Gesture

Ranveer's Heartwarming Gesture

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

This time, Ranveer Singh's OTT gesture broke the internet.

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Lionel Messi's much-anticipated visit to India has received its final seal of approval with the Argentine superstar set to kick off his three-city tour in Kolkata on December 12.

Delhi Capitals seek first win at 'home' against RR

Delhi Capitals seek first win at 'home' against RR

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals looked like a well-oiled machine with four wins in a row before a stunning batting meltdown against Mumbai Indians halted their momentum.

Rain fury claims 10 lives in Haryana, Himachal, J-K

Rain fury claims 10 lives in Haryana, Himachal, J-K

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Heavy rainfall across North India leads to fatalities, structural damage, travel disruptions, and school closures. Eastern states brace for more rain.

Delhi Capitals 'hurting' after losing another WPL final

Delhi Capitals 'hurting' after losing another WPL final

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Delhi Capitals head coach Jonathan Batty says maybe the occasion got to the players as his team lost its third straight final in the Women's Premier League.

Smog Blankets Mumbai

Smog Blankets Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Air quality in different parts of Mumbai dipped to nearly poor levels on Monday, December 30, 2024 prompting the civic authorities to call for strict pollution control measures, including the halting of construction activities.

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The Argentina captain's Kolkata schedule on December 13 will begin at 9am with a meet-and-greet event, followed by the unveiling of a 70-feet statue of him at the Lake Town Sribhumi on VIP Road.

Air India may help India become international transit hub

Air India may help India become international transit hub

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Consider this: despite a traffic of over 130 million passengers flying international-to-international (I2I) routes per annum over India, only one-sixth of the long-haul traffic (26 million) emanates from the country.

How India Buys A Car Today Has Changed

How India Buys A Car Today Has Changed

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

More Indians start car shopping online, pushing automakers and dealers to respond quickly, train staff, and use AI to turn clicks into showroom visits.

Mumbai-Goa highway to be ready by June, no more toll booths: Gadkari

Mumbai-Goa highway to be ready by June, no more toll booths: Gadkari

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced that the long-delayed Mumbai-Goa highway will be completed by June this year. He also revealed that a new toll policy will be announced within the next 15 days, which will eliminate physical toll booths across the country. Gadkari attributed the delay in the highway project to legal disputes and land acquisition issues. He expressed confidence in India's infrastructural future, stating that the country's road infrastructure will be better than that of the United States in the next two years.

Cab Wars Heat Up at Airports Post BluSmart Exit

Cab Wars Heat Up at Airports Post BluSmart Exit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Uber recorded approximately 200 per cent year-on-year growth in its pre-scheduled ride option, Uber Reserve.

Bids invited for Delhi-Mumbai freight corridor

Bids invited for Delhi-Mumbai freight corridor

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Work on the much-delayed dedicated railway freight corridor is expected to begin with contracts worth Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) to be awarded before the end of the current financial year.

Sourav Ganguly back as CAB president after 6 years!

Sourav Ganguly back as CAB president after 6 years!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Sourav Ganguly, who previously served as BCCI president from 2019 to 2022, replaced his elder brother Snehasish Ganguly.