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Asian Para Games: Kapil Kumar wins silver in men's 400m freestyle S10 event

Asian Para Games: Kapil Kumar wins silver in men's 400m freestyle S10 event

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian swimmer Kapil Kumar clinched a silver medal in the men's 400m freestyle S10 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya.

How India's Lawn Bowls Duo Secured A Crucial Win At Commonwealth Games

How India's Lawn Bowls Duo Secured A Crucial Win At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

India's lawn bowls team has made an impressive start at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The men's pairs duo of Navneet Singh and Dinesh Kumar secured a hard-fought victory against Namibia, coming from behind to win their second successive group stage match. Additionally, Nayanmoni Saikia delivered a commanding performance in the women's singles, defeating Caroline Whitehead of Isle of Man in straight sets.

Muzaffarnagar POCSO Case: Man, Woman Sentenced To 10 Years In Jail

Muzaffarnagar POCSO Case: Man, Woman Sentenced To 10 Years In Jail

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

A special POCSO court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced a man and a woman to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 20,000 each for the 2019 rape of a 14-year-old girl. The convicts, Vikas and Lalita, were found guilty under various IPC sections and the POCSO Act.

Manush Shah, Diya Chitale Create History In China Smash

Manush Shah, Diya Chitale Create History In China Smash

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Indian mixed doubles pair Manush Shah and Diya Chitale made history by becoming the first from the country to reach a WTT Grand Smash semifinal in China, defeating a Romanian duo 3-0. This victory avenged a previous defeat. However, other Indian players, Manav Thakkar and the women's doubles pair of Chitale and Yashaswini Ghorpade, exited their respective events.

Fatal Hunting Expedition: Man Killed By Accomplice In SGNP

Fatal Hunting Expedition: Man Killed By Accomplice In SGNP

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two individuals have been arrested following the death of a 60-year-old man during an illegal hunting expedition within the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Thane. The victim, Vijay Sapte, was accidentally shot by an accomplice who mistook his mobile flashlight for an animal's eyes. The group attempted to conceal the crime by hastily cremating the body and involving a private practitioner for a fraudulent death certificate.

Sheetal Devi, Swati Chaudhary Secure Finals Berths At Asian Para Games

Sheetal Devi, Swati Chaudhary Secure Finals Berths At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com3 days ago

Defending champion Sheetal Devi and debutant Swati Chaudhary have secured at least two medals for India at the Asian Para Games by reaching the finals of their respective para archery events on Tuesday. Sheetal Devi will compete in the women's compound final, while Swati Chaudhary will vie for gold in the women's W1 final. India's mixed teams also advanced to the semifinals.

Men posing as fans attack Maha businessman near Baramati airport

Men posing as fans attack Maha businessman near Baramati airport

Rediff.com4 days ago

A businessman, Rana Suryavanshi, was injured after being attacked by two individuals near Baramati airport in Pune district on Sunday evening. The attackers, posing as fans, assaulted him, leading to his hospitalisation. The incident has drawn criticism regarding the state's law and order situation from NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule.

Indian Lawn Bowls Duo Stumbles In Commonwealth Games Sectional Event

Indian Lawn Bowls Duo Stumbles In Commonwealth Games Sectional Event

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

India's Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh experienced a defeat against Namibia in the lawn bowls women's pairs sectional event at the Commonwealth Games, ending their three-match winning streak. The Indian duo lost a tie-break 0-3 after splitting sets, and now face England in a crucial match to determine their semi-final qualification.

Before Yash's Toxic, 10 Warring Father-Son Duos

Before Yash's Toxic, 10 Warring Father-Son Duos

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Yash's Toxic continues a fascinating trend in Indian cinema where a single star portrays both father and son, often leading to intense on-screen conflicts.

Denmark Open: Indian Badminton Players Face Early Exit

Denmark Open: Indian Badminton Players Face Early Exit

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Indian badminton players, including the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and singles players Unnati Hooda and Ayush Shetty, were eliminated from the Denmark Open badminton tournament on Wednesday.

Thane Crime Branch Seizes Rs 2.72 Crore Ambergris

Thane Crime Branch Seizes Rs 2.72 Crore Ambergris

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Thane Crime Branch arrested two individuals with 2.72 kilograms of ambergris, also known as whale vomit, valued at Rs 2.72 crore in the international market. The protected marine substance, used in luxury perfumes, was seized during a trap operation, and a case has been registered under the Wildlife Protection Act.

Will Dhurandhar 2's Phir Se Get A Grammy?

Will Dhurandhar 2's Phir Se Get A Grammy?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Arijit Singh's track Phir Se from the blockbuster Dhurandhar: The Revenge has been officially submitted for consideration at the prestigious 69th Grammy Awards.

India Batting Coach Kotak Hits Back at Social Media Critics Over Sooryavanshi

India Batting Coach Kotak Hits Back at Social Media Critics Over Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com18 hours ago

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak lauded openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma for their 'power, talent, intent' and exceptional mental control, highlighting their fearless approach despite social media pressure.

Key Suspects In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Remanded To Police Custody

Key Suspects In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Remanded To Police Custody

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

A Thane court has extended the police custody of Subhash Shinde, the first arrested accused in the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, and sent two recently apprehended suspects from Uttar Pradesh, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, to seven-day police remand. The Special Investigation Team is probing the funding for the suspects' stay in UP and the broader conspiracy behind the "calculated and meticulously planned" September 29 murder.

Manasi Joshi, Thulasimathi Murugesan Assure India Of Medal At Asian Para Games

Manasi Joshi, Thulasimathi Murugesan Assure India Of Medal At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com6 days ago

Manasi Joshi and Thulasimathi Murugesan secured India's first medal at the Asian Para Games by reaching the women's doubles SL3-SU5 semifinals. Tokyo Paralympics champion Krishna Nagar also advanced to the quarterfinals in men's singles SH6, alongside numerous other Indian victories in various singles and doubles categories, despite some setbacks.

India's Bowling Woes in Focus Ahead of 2nd T20 Against NZ

India's Bowling Woes in Focus Ahead of 2nd T20 Against NZ

Rediff.com11 hours ago

India face a bowling test in the second T20I against New Zealand after conceding 226 in the opener, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi expected to feature.

India's Para Badminton Stars Shine, Secure Multiple Medals

India's Para Badminton Stars Shine, Secure Multiple Medals

Rediff.com4 days ago

World champion Pramod Bhagat and Paralympic gold-winner Kumar Nitesh have assured India of medals at the Asian Para Games by reaching the men's singles SL3 semifinals. Other Indian shuttlers, including Krishna Nagar, Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan, Manisha Ramdass, Sanjana Kumari, Abhijeet Sakhuja, Suhas LY, and Hardik Makkar, also delivered strong performances, advancing in various categories and securing multiple medals for the country.

Sarfaraz ton puts Mumbai in control vs HP; Haryana beat Chandigarh by innings

Sarfaraz ton puts Mumbai in control vs HP; Haryana beat Chandigarh by innings

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sarfaraz Khan's magnificent unbeaten 139 helped Mumbai establish a commanding 258-run lead over Himachal Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy Group D match, while Nishant Sindhu's all-round heroics secured an innings victory for Haryana against Chandigarh.

Uday Saharan's unbeaten century rescues Punjab after Shubman Gill's early exit

Uday Saharan's unbeaten century rescues Punjab after Shubman Gill's early exit

Rediff.com5 days ago

Punjab captain Uday Saharan scored an unbeaten 106 to guide his team to 269 for four against Chhattisgarh on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match. This came after India skipper Shubman Gill was dismissed for just one run. In another match, Manvanth Kumar's 86 not out helped Karnataka recover against Saurashtra.

Krishna-Pruthvi Stun Fifth Seeds At Arctic Open, Singles Players Out

Krishna-Pruthvi Stun Fifth Seeds At Arctic Open, Singles Players Out

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

India's men's doubles pair Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy secured a significant upset win against fifth seeds He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu of China at the Arctic Open Super 500, advancing to the second round. However, Indian men's singles players HS Prannoy, Tharun Mannepalli, and Rounak Chauhan faced early exits. Tanvi Sharma also progressed in women's singles.

Record-Breaking Asian Para Games For India

Record-Breaking Asian Para Games For India

Rediff.com14 hours ago

India's para-athletes concluded their Asian Para Games campaign with an unprecedented 114 medals, including 30 gold, marking their best performance to date. The final day was particularly successful, yielding nine gold medals across various disciplines. Notable achievements included world records set by Mona Agarwal in shooting, and Sandeep and Haney in athletics. Shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Sivakumar secured individual golds, while archer Harvinder Singh also contributed to the gold tally. The swimming contingent also exceeded expectations with 11 medals.

India vs NZ 1st T20I: Samson's blazing fifty powers India to highest run chase in T20Is

India vs NZ 1st T20I: Samson's blazing fifty powers India to highest run chase in T20Is

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sanju Samson continued his superb form with the bat, smashing a blistering 67 off 33 balls to power India to their highest chase in T20 cricket, overcoming a mid-innings stumble for a four-wicket win in the series-opener against New Zealand.

How Mumbai Police Dismantled Drug Operations Worth Crores

How Mumbai Police Dismantled Drug Operations Worth Crores

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Mumbai Police's Anti-Narcotics Cell conducted three separate operations, seizing drugs worth over Rs 1.32 crore and arresting four individuals. The operations targeted charas, ganja, and mephedrone, disrupting both local and inter-state drug syndicates.

Nushrratt Shares Update Of Her Spine Injury

Nushrratt Shares Update Of Her Spine Injury

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Nushrratt Bharuccha, currently recuperating from a serious spinal injury, found a moment of joy and inspiration watching Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol's song Gerua from her hospital bed, sharing her journey of slow but steady healing with fans.

Shocking Motive: Minors Kill Teen For Gold Chain, Birthday Party Funds

Shocking Motive: Minors Kill Teen For Gold Chain, Birthday Party Funds

Rediff.com7 days ago

Two minors have been detained in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering a 17-year-old boy. The motive behind the crime was to steal the victim's gold chain to fund a birthday party and purchase a motorcycle. The accused reportedly stabbed the victim, bludgeoned him with a stone, and later attempted to destroy evidence by burning the body and discarding the victim's mobile phone on a moving bus.

Reporting Live Review: Whistleblower Drama Lacks Punch

Reporting Live Review: Whistleblower Drama Lacks Punch

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Hurt and humiliation is skin deep in Reporting Live's truth-seeking, which is why its cynical view of a crusader's fate leaves no impact, notes Sukanya Verma.

Major Arms And Explosives Smuggling Module Busted In Amritsar

Major Arms And Explosives Smuggling Module Busted In Amritsar

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Amritsar police have successfully dismantled a cross-border arms and explosives smuggling module, arresting five individuals, including a father and son. Authorities recovered a .30 bore assault rifle, two hand grenades, and 13 foreign-made sophisticated pistols, along with 25 live cartridges. The module was reportedly in contact with a foreign-based smuggler, using drones for consignments.

India Fails To Reach Sepaktakraw Semifinals At Asian Games

India Fails To Reach Sepaktakraw Semifinals At Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

India's women's doubles sepaktakraw team, comprising Menenu Tsukru and Leirentonbi Devi Elangbam, failed to qualify for the semifinals at the Asian Games after finishing last in their group, losing to Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines.

What Rashmika Mandanna And Vijay Deverakonda Love To Do

What Rashmika Mandanna And Vijay Deverakonda Love To Do

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

With Ranabaali bringing Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda together on screen, we're looking at another reason this duo makes such a compelling pair: their style chemistry.

RSS invites Dhankhar to Vijayadashami event, Cong takes a jibe at govt

RSS invites Dhankhar to Vijayadashami event, Cong takes a jibe at govt

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been invited as a guest to the RSS' annual Vijayadashmi event in Nagpur next week, which also marks the closing of the organisation's centenary year. The event will feature Sanjay Gupta as chief guest and an address by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. The Congress has criticised the government regarding Dhankhar's housing situation despite the RSS invite.

Man pushes girlfriend into gorge after she refuses to marry him

Man pushes girlfriend into gorge after she refuses to marry him

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

A 23-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, after she refused to marry him. The accused, Sripad Vadar, pushed her into a deep gorge near a waterfall. Police arrested Vadar after his inconsistent statements led to his confession and the recovery of the victim's body.

Anil Sharma: 'Nana Patekar Would Cut My Hair'

Anil Sharma: 'Nana Patekar Would Cut My Hair'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

'Nana Patekar was an amazing actor, and human being.'

IPL 2027: Double Blow For Punjab Kings! Coaches Hopes, Haddin Step Down

IPL 2027: Double Blow For Punjab Kings! Coaches Hopes, Haddin Step Down

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

James Hopes and Brad Haddin have resigned from their coaching positions with Punjab Kings to take on head coaching roles in Australia, with Hopes heading to Queensland and Brisbane Heat, and Haddin to New South Wales.

Man City 'More United' After Premier League Charges, Arsenal's Zubimendi Set for Return

Man City 'More United' After Premier League Charges, Arsenal's Zubimendi Set for Return

Rediff.com6 days ago

Manchester City's head coach Enzo Maresca stated that the club's players and supporters have grown closer following the Premier League's financial rule breach charges, while Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provided an update on player injuries, with Martin Zubimendi potentially returning and Piero Hincapie still sidelined.

Nakul Dhull Evicted From Bigg Boss 20?

Nakul Dhull Evicted From Bigg Boss 20?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

On Tuesday night's episode of Bigg Boss 20, after Gullu provoked Nakul, both contestants got physically violent with each other.

Key Suspects In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Case Remanded

Key Suspects In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Case Remanded

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar has secured transit remand for two key suspects, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, from Prayagraj and brought them to Thane. They have been formally arrested and will be produced in a local court on Monday. Police have arrested five individuals in total, but the exact motive behind the crime remains unknown.

Teenage Sensation Cisse's Hat-Trick Leads AC Milan to Dominant Europa League Win

Teenage Sensation Cisse's Hat-Trick Leads AC Milan to Dominant Europa League Win

Rediff.com7 days ago

Teenager Alphadjo Cisse became the youngest Italian to score a hat-trick in European club competition, leading AC Milan to a resounding 4-0 victory over RB Salzburg in the Europa League, marking Milan's first continental treble in 24 years.

Akash Deep returns, Iyer to lead India in NZ ODI series finale

Akash Deep returns, Iyer to lead India in NZ ODI series finale

Rediff.com7 days ago

Pacers Akash Deep and Anshul Kamboj have been included in India's Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against New Zealand. Shreyas Iyer will captain the team in the final two ODIs, while Shubman Gill focuses on red-ball cricket. The article also lists the full ODI and Test squads, with the Test series starting on November 19.

'Modi govt has turned Mother of Democracy into muzzled democracy'

'Modi govt has turned Mother of Democracy into muzzled democracy'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal criticised the Centre for the security clampdown in central Delhi against the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest, calling it "worse than Emergency" and alleging dictatorship. He also accused Prime Minister Modi of being scared and protecting "vote chori" by crushing democracy, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Kamboj stars as Haryana crush Himachal in Ranji

Kamboj stars as Haryana crush Himachal in Ranji

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Haryana defeated Himachal Pradesh by seven wickets in their Ranji Trophy Group D match in Rohtak. Himanshu Rana and Dheeru Singh guided Haryana to chase down the 71-run target on the final day. Haryana had taken a 43-run first-innings lead and bowled out Himachal Pradesh for 113 in their second innings, securing six points from the victory.