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1st ODI PIX: Kohli misses ton but powers India to victory

1st ODI PIX: Kohli misses ton but powers India to victory

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the first ODI played between India and New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday

Telangana quarry halts operations to let rare owl hatch eggs

Telangana quarry halts operations to let rare owl hatch eggs

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Quarrying operations in Vikarabad, Telangana, have been temporarily suspended to protect a rock eagle owl and its eggs. The forest department intervened after being alerted by wildlife photographers and conservationists.

PM-led panel to pick information commissioners tomorrow

PM-led panel to pick information commissioners tomorrow

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

A panel headed by PM Modi and including Rahul Gandhi will meet to decide on the next Chief Information Commissioner and information commissioners for vacant positions at the Central Information Commission (CIC).

He considers female students....: Bihar guv defends Nitish in naqab row

He considers female students....: Bihar guv defends Nitish in naqab row

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan expressed disappointment over the controversy surrounding Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removing a doctor's naqab. The incident sparked a political row, but the governor defended Kumar's intentions. The doctor's family expressed disappointment with the media coverage and denied reports of anger towards the Chief Minister.

Pak PM Sharif trolled after gatecrashing Putin-Erdogan meeting

Pak PM Sharif trolled after gatecrashing Putin-Erdogan meeting

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Sharif waited for over 40 minutes, visibly impatient, before joining the meeting and staying for just 10 minutes.

Rahul's rare 1.5-hr-long meeting with Modi. Here's what happened

Rahul's rare 1.5-hr-long meeting with Modi. Here's what happened

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Sources said the Leader of Opposition sought more details of the appointees and is learnt to have questioned the criterion adopted for the selection of Chief Information Commissioner and eight other Information Commissioners.

Congress MP moves adjournment notice over Sanchar Saathi app

Congress MP moves adjournment notice over Sanchar Saathi app

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has filed an adjournment motion in the Rajya Sabha to discuss the government's directive on pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi App in new mobile handsets, citing privacy concerns.

Three dead, over 100 hospitalised after drinking contaminated water in MP

Three dead, over 100 hospitalised after drinking contaminated water in MP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

At least three people have died and over 100 hospitalized in Indore, India, after allegedly drinking contaminated water. Residents claim the death toll is higher. Authorities are investigating the source of the contamination and providing medical assistance.

Messi event fiasco: Mamata accepts sports minister's resignation

Messi event fiasco: Mamata accepts sports minister's resignation

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accepted Aroop Biswas's resignation as the sports minister in the wake of the controversy over the mismanagement of football icon Lionel Messi's event last week, a senior leader of the ruling Trinamool Congress said.

'Keeping Modi-Shah Away From Mumbai Was Deliberate'

'Keeping Modi-Shah Away From Mumbai Was Deliberate'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'It would have polarised the Marathi-non Marathi divide further. 'Fadnavis had a very clear strategy: Let all Marathi people campaign for us (the BJP), and whatever results we get will be delivered by Marathi people only.'

Chinese GPS tracker found on seagull near Karwar naval base

Chinese GPS tracker found on seagull near Karwar naval base

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Security agencies are investigating after a Chinese-made GPS tracking device was found attached to a seagull near a sensitive naval zone in Karwar, India. Preliminary findings suggest scientific research, but concerns remain due to the proximity of a strategic naval base.

Video of cop touching Dhirendra Shastri's feet sparks row

Video of cop touching Dhirendra Shastri's feet sparks row

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

A controversy has erupted in Chhattisgarh after a video surfaced showing spiritual preacher Dhirendra Shastri arriving in a government aircraft and a police officer touching his feet. The Congress party has alleged misuse of public funds, while the BJP defends the officer's actions as personal faith.

Deeply shaken, will help victims: Goa nightclub owner

Deeply shaken, will help victims: Goa nightclub owner

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Saurabh Luthra, one of the owners of the North Goa nightclub where a Saturday blaze claimed the lives of 25 people, used social media on Monday to express 'profound grief' and vowed to provide assistance, support and cooperation to the victims' families in 'every possible form'.

Next Sachin? Tharoor Wants Suryavanshi In Indian Team

Next Sachin? Tharoor Wants Suryavanshi In Indian Team

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has dropped the ultimate cricket compliment, comparing 14-year-old Bihar batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

China mulls military base in Pakistan: Pentagon

China mulls military base in Pakistan: Pentagon

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

In its annual report to Congress on Tuesday on 'Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2025', the US Department of War said the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is actively considering and planning for additional military facilities.

Govt makes active SIM link mandatory for messaging apps

Govt makes active SIM link mandatory for messaging apps

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

The Indian government has directed app-based communication services like WhatsApp and Telegram to ensure continuous linkage to a user's active SIM card to combat cyber fraud. Non-compliance will result in penalties under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

Cong calls mandatory Sanchar Saathi order 'unconstitutional'

Cong calls mandatory Sanchar Saathi order 'unconstitutional'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

The Congress party has strongly opposed the Department of Telecommunications' directive mandating the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new mobile phones, citing constitutional concerns and privacy violations. The party demands an immediate rollback of the order.

UP fog tragedy: 13 dead, 25 injured in Yamuna Expressway pile-up

UP fog tragedy: 13 dead, 25 injured in Yamuna Expressway pile-up

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

A major pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura, India, resulted in four fatalities and numerous injuries due to dense fog and low visibility.

Shivakumar dismisses reports of dinner meet with MLAs

Shivakumar dismisses reports of dinner meet with MLAs

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Ministers K H Muniyappa, Mankal Vaidya, Dr M C Sudhakar, MLAs N A Haris, Ramesh Bandisiddegowda, H C Balakrishna, Ganesh Hukkeri, Darshan Dhruvanarayana, Ashok Kumar Rai, K Y Nanjegowda were among those present in the meeting, the sources added.

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.

NIA court orders to attach land of US-based Kashmiri lobbyist

NIA court orders to attach land of US-based Kashmiri lobbyist

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

A special NIA court in Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the immediate attachment of land belonging to Ghulam Nabi Fai, a US-based Kashmiri lobbyist and convicted agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

10 Human-Forward Work Skills You Must Master in 2026

10 Human-Forward Work Skills You Must Master in 2026

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Here are ten human-forward skills that will quietly but decisively shape professional growth in 2026.

Will Kolkata fiasco dent India's Olympic hosting chances?

Will Kolkata fiasco dent India's Olympic hosting chances?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) issued a statement clarifying that Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata was a private event organised by a PR agency and the federation was not involved in the "planning or execution" of the event at Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.

UP family loses 3 kids to fever within 48 hrs, probe launched

UP family loses 3 kids to fever within 48 hrs, probe launched

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Three children of a family have died within 48 hours after coming down with fever in a village here, prompting the authorities to dispatch a team of doctors to the area to test other children for diseases like malaria and dengue, according to officials.

Local body polls soon? Maha cabinet takes 21 decisions in single day

Local body polls soon? Maha cabinet takes 21 decisions in single day

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

A series of decisions were taken under the Public Health Department, including an approval to increase honoraria for field-level workers engaged under the Ayushman BharatPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana.

Malkangiri violence: Ministerial team submits report; situation stable

Malkangiri violence: Ministerial team submits report; situation stable

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

A ministerial team in Odisha submitted a report to the Chief Minister regarding the violence in Malkangiri district after visiting a village affected by clashes between tribal and non-tribal communities following the death of a tribal woman.

India look to shake off rusty fielding in 2nd T20I

India look to shake off rusty fielding in 2nd T20I

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

On paper, India are overwhelming favourites to win the series against Chamari Athapaththu-led visitors.

US lawmakers seek visa ban on Pakistani officials

US lawmakers seek visa ban on Pakistani officials

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Forty-two members of the United States Congress, led by Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Greg Casar, have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding immediate sanctions against senior Pakistani officials for what they termed an 'escalating campaign of transnational repression and worsening human rights crisis in Pakistan' under the military-backed government of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir.

How Gadchiroli Broke The Maoist Backbone

How Gadchiroli Broke The Maoist Backbone

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'The watershed moment was June 22, 2024, when the divisional in-charge of Gadchiroli, Giridhar Tumreti, who was their senior-most commander, along with his wife, came forward to surrender before the then deputy chief minister and home minister Devendra Fadnavis.'

Lalu, Rabri asked to vacate bungalow; RJD slams govt

Lalu, Rabri asked to vacate bungalow; RJD slams govt

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Former Bihar CM Rabri Devi has been allotted a new residence by the Nitish Kumar government, requiring her to vacate the bungalow she has occupied for years. The decision has sparked reactions from RJD leaders and family members.

DRDO transfers surveillance app among 7 technologies to armed forces

DRDO transfers surveillance app among 7 technologies to armed forces

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred seven technologies developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to the armed forces, enhancing indigenous defense capabilities.

Ishan Kishan ton powers Jharkhand to maiden SMAT title

Ishan Kishan ton powers Jharkhand to maiden SMAT title

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Out-of-favour India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan made a compelling case for a T20I recall with a belligerent hundred to power Jharkhand to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title after a 69-run victory over Haryana in Pune on Thursday.

PM-led panel to pick CIC on Dec 10, govt tells SC

PM-led panel to pick CIC on Dec 10, govt tells SC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that a panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet on December 10 to select and recommend names for the post of Chief Information Commissioner and information commissioners of the Central Information Commission (CIC).

'Batter Surya is missing somewhere,' admits Suryakumar

'Batter Surya is missing somewhere,' admits Suryakumar

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

'The brand of cricket we wanted to play was the same, result is in front of us.'

NCLT Mumbai okays demerger of Vedanta into 5 distinct entities

NCLT Mumbai okays demerger of Vedanta into 5 distinct entities

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday gave its approval to Vedanta Limited's demerger proposal, clearing the way for the group to reorganise its operations into five distinct, sector-specific entities.

Relief for Delhi students as 10K classrooms to get air purifiers

Relief for Delhi students as 10K classrooms to get air purifiers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood announced the installation of air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms to combat pollution and ensure clean air for students, criticizing the previous government's approach.

FBI offers $50,000 reward for Indian who killed woman, son

FBI offers $50,000 reward for Indian who killed woman, son

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

The FBI is offering a reward for information about an Indian national wanted in connection with the 2017 murder of an Indian woman and her son in New Jersey. US authorities are urging India to extradite the suspect, Nazeer Hameed.

Will Ashes Humiliation Force England To Rethink Test Strategy?

Will Ashes Humiliation Force England To Rethink Test Strategy?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

It was a wild ride while it lasted but the 'Bazball' revolution that enlivened English cricket for three years collapsed in 11 days on Australian soil in an Ashes defeat as harrowing as any in the modern era.

31,000 RTI Appeals Await New CIC

31,000 RTI Appeals Await New CIC

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Central Information Commission, which is functioning at full strength for the first time after December 2016, will need to consider 31,000 appeals and complaints. It takes more than a year for a matter to be heard by the Commission.

Cong slams oil ministry post featuring Savarkar with Gandhi on I-Day

Cong slams oil ministry post featuring Savarkar with Gandhi on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

A post by the oil ministry featuring V.D. Savarkar alongside Mahatma Gandhi and other freedom fighters has drawn criticism from the Congress party, accusing the BJP of distorting history.