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EPL: Spurs escape relegation zone, Man United stun Liverpool

EPL: Spurs escape relegation zone, Man United stun Liverpool

Rediff.com6 days ago

Manchester United secured a dramatic 3-2 Premier League victory over Liverpool, clinching their return to the Champions League after a two-year absence, thanks to a late goal from Kobbie Mainoo.

Yuvraj Sandhu In Top 10 At Turkish Airlines Open

Yuvraj Sandhu In Top 10 At Turkish Airlines Open

Rediff.com7 days ago

Yuvraj Sandhu of India is in the Top-10 at the halfway stage of the Turkish Airlines Open on the DP World Tour after a steady round of 1-under 71. Shubhankar Sharma also made the cut despite a difficult finish.

Why Delhi Saw A Sharp Rise In Fire Emergencies In April

Why Delhi Saw A Sharp Rise In Fire Emergencies In April

Rediff.com5 days ago

Fire-related emergencies in Delhi surged by 73% in April compared to March, with 32 deaths reported in fire accidents between January and April, according to official data from the Delhi Fire Services.

How delimitation helped BJP sweep Assam

How delimitation helped BJP sweep Assam

Rediff.com4 days ago

The delimitation of constituencies, which aimed to reduce the influence of minority candidates, is a significant factor in the NDA's strong performance in the Assam elections, where they secured a record 102 seats. The 2023 delimitation exercise redrew constituencies, reserving some Muslim-majority seats for indigenous communities, which increased the BJP and its allies' seat count.

Sinner makes history, wins 5th straight Masters

Sinner makes history, wins 5th straight Masters

Rediff.com6 days ago

Jannik Sinner, the world number one, showcased his dominance by defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets to win the Madrid Open, marking his fifth successive ATP Masters 1000 title.

TCS case key accused Nida Khan sent to police custody till May 11

TCS case key accused Nida Khan sent to police custody till May 11

Rediff.com1 days ago

Nida Khan, a TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. An AIMIM corporator is alleged to have provided her shelter. The arrest has sparked political reactions and renewed focus on workplace harassment prevention.

Investment Disclosure Tightens Tax Scrutiny

Investment Disclosure Tightens Tax Scrutiny

Rediff.com3 days ago

From the financial year 2025-2026, the government has introduced a new column in the tax return form for presumptive taxpayers, requiring them to disclose their year-end investments. This requirement was not present last year.

Why IOA Sacked Official From Equestrian Federation Ad-Hoc Panel

Why IOA Sacked Official From Equestrian Federation Ad-Hoc Panel

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) removed Col Ashok Yadav (Retd) from the ad-hoc committee running the affairs of the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) citing infighting and disagreements within the panel.

Why Saif Ali Khan Was Told Not To Play A Cop

Why Saif Ali Khan Was Told Not To Play A Cop

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Shah Rukh Sir gave us a lot of room to make the film we wanted to make.'

'Life Is Too Short To Be Unhappy': Amrita Puri

'Life Is Too Short To Be Unhappy': Amrita Puri

Rediff.com3 days ago

In the latest episode of The Rediff Podcast, Amrita Puri opens up about breaking stereotypes, dealing with the stigma of divorce and how therapy helped her find peace and self-love.

Thane Man Acquitted In Step Child Murder Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

Thane Man Acquitted In Step Child Murder Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Thane court acquitted a man accused of murdering his four-year-old stepson, citing the prosecution's failure to establish a conclusive chain of evidence and highlighting inconsistencies in witness testimonies.

IPL 2026: 'RCB can defend title': Raina backs Bengaluru

IPL 2026: 'RCB can defend title': Raina backs Bengaluru

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are the favourites to defend their Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2026. He also acknowledged Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans as strong contenders.

What Suvendu Adhikari Must Understand

What Suvendu Adhikari Must Understand

Rediff.com1 days ago

The electorate did not vote for the BJP as much as they voted against the TMC. This is an important distinction that the new government will ignore at its own peril, points out Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Bengal Ministers Skip ED Summons In Recruitment Scam

Bengal Ministers Skip ED Summons In Recruitment Scam

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two outgoing West Bengal ministers, Sujit Bose and Rathin Ghosh, under scrutiny in a recruitment scam case, did not appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as scheduled, citing health and post-election duties.

How AIMIM Corporator Sheltered TCS Employee Accused Of Conversion

How AIMIM Corporator Sheltered TCS Employee Accused Of Conversion

Rediff.com1 days ago

Nida Khan, a TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Police allege an AIMIM corporator provided her shelter. The arrest has sparked political reactions and renewed focus on workplace harassment prevention.

Three Arrested, Heroin Seized In J-K Drug Bust

Three Arrested, Heroin Seized In J-K Drug Bust

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district arrested three alleged drug peddlers and recovered 202 grams of heroin from their possession.

IPL 2026: Ravichandran Ashwin reveals how he made it to CSK

IPL 2026: Ravichandran Ashwin reveals how he made it to CSK

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin reflects on his early IPL journey, highlighting the pivotal role of VB Chandrasekhar in securing his place at Chennai Super Kings.

'Backstabber': DMK on ally Cong's decision to back Vijay's TVK

'Backstabber': DMK on ally Cong's decision to back Vijay's TVK

Rediff.com3 days ago

The DMK has criticised its ally Congress for supporting Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the government, calling the decision a 'backstab'. DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai accused Congress of being an 'unstable partner' and betraying the INDIA alliance.

IPL 2026: SRH vs KKR: Raghuvanshi steals show as KKR crush SRH

IPL 2026: SRH vs KKR: Raghuvanshi steals show as KKR crush SRH

Rediff.com6 days ago

Kolkata Knight Riders ended Sunrisers Hyderabad's five-match winning streak with a dominant seven-wicket win in Hyderabad, powered by a clinical bowling display and a composed chase led by Angkrish Raghuvanshi.

Why Imran Khan's Lawyers Want Al Qadir Case Delayed

Why Imran Khan's Lawyers Want Al Qadir Case Delayed

Rediff.com3 days ago

Lawyers for Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have requested an adjournment in the 190 million-pound Al Qadir case, citing difficulties in obtaining instructions from their clients in jail. The case involves allegations of corruption related to the Al-Qadir Trust.

Pathan praises Shreyas Iyer's adaptability, places him among IPL's top leaders

Pathan praises Shreyas Iyer's adaptability, places him among IPL's top leaders

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer, saying he deserves to be ranked among the best leaders in the Indian Premier League, alongside MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir.

Preferential Equity Listings Hit Record High in FY26 Amid Market Volatility

Preferential Equity Listings Hit Record High in FY26 Amid Market Volatility

Rediff.com5 days ago

Preferential equity listings in India reached an unprecedented 1,307 in FY26, marking a 33% increase from the previous year and reflecting a strategic choice for companies during market volatility.

Indian Football League: Namdhari FC boost survival hopes With dominant win over Real Kashmir

Indian Football League: Namdhari FC boost survival hopes With dominant win over Real Kashmir

Rediff.com5 days ago

Namdhari FC secured a 3-0 victory against Real Kashmir FC in the Indian Football League, boosting their survival hopes. Goals from Manvir Singh, Manish Chaudhary, and Najib Fuseini Ibrahim sealed the win, while Real Kashmir were reduced to 10 men after a red card.

Consistent Bhuvneshwar Kumar reaches new milestone

Consistent Bhuvneshwar Kumar reaches new milestone

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes the first Indian pacer to take 350 T20 wickets, achieving the milestone during RCB's IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans.

Forest crush disjointed Chelsea in Premier League

Forest crush disjointed Chelsea in Premier League

Rediff.com5 days ago

Chelsea suffered a humiliating 3-1 home Premier League defeat by a second-string Nottingham Forest side on Monday, extinguishing any lingering hope of a top-five finish that would guarantee Champions League football next season.

UP Woman Kills Her Children, Then Herself After Dispute

UP Woman Kills Her Children, Then Herself After Dispute

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 25-year-old woman allegedly killed her two minor children before dying by suicide following a domestic dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district, police said.

Haryana CM Releases 2,115 Crore For Welfare Schemes

Haryana CM Releases 2,115 Crore For Welfare Schemes

Rediff.com1 days ago

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini released over 2,115 crore directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries under various welfare schemes, benefiting over 58 lakh eligible individuals.

TVK meets CPI for support; Left party to decide on Friday

TVK meets CPI for support; Left party to decide on Friday

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam joint general secretary CTR Nirmal Kumar, accompanied by party leaders, met with the Communist Party of India leaders at the CPI office in Chennai on Thursday, to garner the support for making goverment in Tamil Nadu.

Suvendu Adhikari's PA Murdered: What We Know

Suvendu Adhikari's PA Murdered: What We Know

Rediff.com3 days ago

Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. The incident has heightened political tensions in the state.

IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya Likely To Lead Mumbai Indians Against RCB

IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya Likely To Lead Mumbai Indians Against RCB

Rediff.com3 days ago

Hardik Pandya, who missed the previous match due to back spasms, is expected to be fit and lead the Mumbai Indians in their upcoming crucial IPL game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur.

Indian Players Dominate ITF W15 Tumakuru Open

Indian Players Dominate ITF W15 Tumakuru Open

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian players showcased impressive performances at the ITF W15 Tumakuru Open, with several securing victories in both singles and doubles matches. However, eighth seed Akanksha Dileep Nitture faced an early exit in the women's singles.

IPL 2026: 'GT still not at best, yet keep winning': Holder

IPL 2026: 'GT still not at best, yet keep winning': Holder

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jason Holder believes Gujarat Titans are yet to play their best cricket but have still managed to find a way to win matches and remain in IPL play-off contention. Holder, who produced a match-winning four-wicket haul against Punjab Kings, is happy that every win has been based on collective effort rather than individual brilliance.

Two Chinese ex-defence ministers sentenced to death for corruption

Two Chinese ex-defence ministers sentenced to death for corruption

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two former Chinese defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, were sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve over graft charges, official media reported.

Punjab To Enact Anti-Drug Law To Confiscate Properties

Punjab To Enact Anti-Drug Law To Confiscate Properties

Rediff.com2 days ago

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the state government will introduce an anti-drug law allowing for the confiscation of drug smugglers' properties. Mann criticised previous administrations for enabling drug trafficking and highlighted the enactment of an anti-sacrilege law, promising stricter measures against sacrilege and drug-related offences.

Bengal temple, shut for years, reopens after BJP's historic win

Bengal temple, shut for years, reopens after BJP's historic win

Rediff.com4 days ago

In a momentous occasion after the Bharatiya Janata Party's win, the Durga temple in Asansol, reopened its doors to devotees after remaining shut for several years.

TVK chief Vijay meets guv again, swearing-in likely on Saturday

TVK chief Vijay meets guv again, swearing-in likely on Saturday

Rediff.com1 days ago

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay, buoyed by the support from the Left parties, on Friday called on Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan in Chennai in connection with securing an invite from him to form the government.

IPL 2026: Pathan impressed by Kartik Sharma's spin reading skills in CSK triumph

IPL 2026: Pathan impressed by Kartik Sharma's spin reading skills in CSK triumph

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised young Chennai Super Kings batter Kartik Sharma for his strong performance against spin bowling. The 20-year-old played a key role in CSK's eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League 2026 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

IPL 2026 Final: Karnataka Minister Explains Venue Change

IPL 2026 Final: Karnataka Minister Explains Venue Change

Rediff.com2 days ago

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwra suggests commercial viability led to the IPL final being moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad. He denies that distributing tickets to MLAs was a factor. The BCCI cited unspecified requirements from local authorities as the reason for the change.

Simranjeet, Sahil In Semis At Archery World Cup

Simranjeet, Sahil In Semis At Archery World Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

Simranjeet Kaur and Sahil Jadhav emerged as India's standout performers at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, both advancing to the semifinals in their respective recurve and compound sections.

Mounting Injuries Threaten Stars Ahead Of The World Cup

Mounting Injuries Threaten Stars Ahead Of The World Cup

Rediff.com2 days ago

Several high-profile football players are facing injuries ahead of the World Cup, raising concerns about their participation in the tournament. Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, and other stars are among those sidelined, while the packed playing schedule is drawing criticism.