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Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Sun Group Acquires The Hundred Side!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Four Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners were on Wednesday confirmed as "strategic partners" by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for teams in 'The Hundred' and will gain operational control by October 1 this year.

ISL crisis: Chennaiyin FC suspend operations

ISL crisis: Chennaiyin FC suspend operations

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Indian club football appeared to be in complete crisis as Chennaiyin FC on Wednesday suspended their operations in view of the uncertainty surrounding the Indian Super League (ISL), days after Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC decided to stop paying salaries to their first-team players and staff.

Thermostat Setting: India's Cool Move

Thermostat Setting: India's Cool Move

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

'Are there other ways to reduce the energy airconditioners consume?' asks Ambi Parameswaran.

Govt moves to ease business rules, tables Jan Vishwas Bill in LS

Govt moves to ease business rules, tables Jan Vishwas Bill in LS

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2025, aimed at decriminalizing minor offenses to promote ease of living and business, was introduced in the Lok Sabha and referred to a Select Committee.

Ajay Singh Continues Reign At BFI Helm

Ajay Singh Continues Reign At BFI Helm

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Incumbent Ajay Singh was on Thursday re-elected President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for a third consecutive term after his comprehensive victory over Jaslal Pradhan in the long-overdue polls.

SC questions Centre on bills pending with Governors since 2020

SC questions Centre on bills pending with Governors since 2020

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

The Centre has opposed the imposition of fixed timelines on governors and the President for decisions on bills passed by state legislatures, arguing that such constraints were intentionally omitted by the Constitution's framers.

Ready for June's OTT Line-Up?

Ready for June's OTT Line-Up?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

It's going to be an exciting month for OTT as numerous titles across languages will premiere online.

Karnataka CEO to probe Rahul Gandhi's election fraud claims: DKS

Karnataka CEO to probe Rahul Gandhi's election fraud claims: DKS

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Karnataka's Chief Electoral Officer has ordered an investigation into Rahul Gandhi's allegations of election fraud in the Mahadevapura Assembly constituency during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The CEO has requested supporting documents from Congress leader D K Shivakumar.

Is Elon Musk dating Italian PM Meloni? He says...

Is Elon Musk dating Italian PM Meloni? He says...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

However, Musk silenced all the comments on Wednesday by replying to an X post that questioned if he and Meloni "would date".

Kamala Harris: The story of a blind date, and an 'awkward' voicemail

Kamala Harris: The story of a blind date, and an 'awkward' voicemail

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Kamala Harris' husband Douglas Emhoff shared his love story and recalled how he met his wife on a blind date in 2013 and left an awkward voice message for her which she plays for him every year on their wedding anniversary.

AIFF offers glimmer of hope for ISL 2025!

AIFF offers glimmer of hope for ISL 2025!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

AIFF proposes Super Cup from second or third week of September, doubts remain over ISL

Why Do Men Ghost After Sex?

Why Do Men Ghost After Sex?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal explains how to get over the embarrassment of being ghosted by someone you get intimate with.

Did Tara Send Veer A Flying Kiss?

Did Tara Send Veer A Flying Kiss?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

This is what unfolded at the India Couture Week ramp.

SC to hear presidential reference on timeline for bills from August 19

SC to hear presidential reference on timeline for bills from August 19

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court has scheduled hearings starting August 19 for the Presidential Reference concerning constitutional issues related to timelines for handling bills passed by state assemblies. The court has directed the Centre and states to submit written arguments by August 12.

'We are mentally prepared': Shubhanshu Shukla's father

'We are mentally prepared': Shubhanshu Shukla's father

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Following the postponement of the Axiom 4 mission, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla, said that his family is 'mentally' prepared for the mission.

Wimbledon has a new queen: Meet Iga Swiatek

Wimbledon has a new queen: Meet Iga Swiatek

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Iga Swiatek, who beat American 13th seed Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the Wimbledon final on Saturday to win her sixth Grand Slam title.

285 Tweaks Proposed to Income Tax Bill

285 Tweaks Proposed to Income Tax Bill

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'The government, if it deems fit, will incorporate the changes in the Bill, take approval from the Cabinet before moving the bill for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha.'

Maha Guv CP Radhakrishnan named NDA's Vice-Presidential candidate

Maha Guv CP Radhakrishnan named NDA's Vice-Presidential candidate

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has nominated Maharashta Governor Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan as their candidate for Vice-President of India. The announcement was made by BJP President J P Nadda, highlighting Radhakrishnan's extensive public service and cross-party respect.

NISAR, Most Expensive Earth Satellite

NISAR, Most Expensive Earth Satellite

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The imaging technology in Nisar can provide very high-resolution data on changes as small as one centimetre in size on the earth's surface.

All About Wimbledon Champion Jannik Sinner

All About Wimbledon Champion Jannik Sinner

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner beat defending champion and Spanish second seed Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title.

US Needs India As Much As India Needs The US

US Needs India As Much As India Needs The US

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India-US relations, like Rome, were not built in a day, nor can they be demolished in a day.
All said and done, when the new global order emerges, India can only remain with the democracies, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Documents must, clarifies EC on Bihar voter list review

Documents must, clarifies EC on Bihar voter list review

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

The Election Commission has clarified that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar is progressing as per its order, addressing concerns raised on social media and by opposition parties.

Arvi Singh Bahal Is Going To Space!

Arvi Singh Bahal Is Going To Space!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

This mission is the 14th human flight for the New Shepard programme and the 34th in its history.

'Dog Babu', son of 'kutta babu', 'kutiya devi', gets Patna residence certificate

'Dog Babu', son of 'kutta babu', 'kutiya devi', gets Patna residence certificate

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The certificate of residence was issued last week in Masaurhi circle, falling under the eponymous sub-division, apparently as part of a scramble for such documents during the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.

'Israel Uses Starvation As A Weapon In Gaza'

'Israel Uses Starvation As A Weapon In Gaza'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'The ruling elite are supporting those attacking the people of Gaza.' 'As a nation we should not cooperate with the oppressor regime that is allowing mass starvation as a weapon of war.'

Modi to address NDA parliamentary party meet amid Oppn protests

Modi to address NDA parliamentary party meet amid Oppn protests

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the BJP-led NDA parliamentary party meeting, focusing on current issues, the upcoming vice president's election, and likely addressing opposition concerns.

Series In Numbers: The Gill Effect & England's Woes

Series In Numbers: The Gill Effect & England's Woes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

India made 3,809 runs in this series, which is the most ever scored by a team in a five Test series.

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

'All India Radio Is No Underdog'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'The largest listenership for Vividh Bharati outside the country is in Spain.' 'The labourers who go there for the tomato-picking season feel cut off from their country and listen to Vividh Bharati to overcome their loneliness.'

IT Majors' Valuations Sink To 5-Year Low

IT Majors' Valuations Sink To 5-Year Low

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The combined market capitalisation of the country's top five IT firms that are part of the BSE Sensex is down 24 per cent since January and their valuation has slipped to lowest levels in the past five years.

'Deepika Proposed To Me But I Broke It Off'

'Deepika Proposed To Me But I Broke It Off'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'I was a star at the time and she was a budding model.' 'Now, she is a superstar and nobody knows me.'

DGCA Pulls Up Air India Again

DGCA Pulls Up Air India Again

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The DGCA has issued four showcause notices to Air India over repeated violations of cabin crew deployment, training lapses, rest regulations, and operational oversight that compromise flight safety.

Zero-Bid Satellite Deal Raises Questions

Zero-Bid Satellite Deal Raises Questions

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Pixxel has raised $95 million in funding and with the company's commercial Firefly satellites up in orbit selling data globally 'we know and seen what it takes to make this business work.'

Tell us the solution: SC questions Centre on governors sitting over bills

Tell us the solution: SC questions Centre on governors sitting over bills

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court is examining the extent to which courts can intervene when governors delay or refuse to act on bills passed by state assemblies. The court questioned the Centre on whether judicial review is barred in cases of gubernatorial inaction, sparking debate on the balance of power between states and the central government.

Deadlines for Guvs, Prez on Bills risk constitutional disorder: Centre to SC

Deadlines for Guvs, Prez on Bills risk constitutional disorder: Centre to SC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that imposing fixed timelines on governors and the president to act on bills passed by a state Assembly would amount to one organ of the government assuming powers not vested in it by the Constitution and lead to a "constitutional disorder".

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.

Looking At Saiyaara Director Mohit Suri's Earlier Hits

Looking At Saiyaara Director Mohit Suri's Earlier Hits

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

His latest film Saiyaara is a blockbuster and has propelled him way into the big league.

'Bureaucrats Resist Meeting Public...'

'Bureaucrats Resist Meeting Public...'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'...as then it brings them closer to the complaints and grievances that the public faces.'

Takkale targets WRC, Dakar after APRC triple win

Takkale targets WRC, Dakar after APRC triple win

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'I want to gain more experience. I want to train with big, big trainers. And then obviously the WRC is my dream to drive.'

'Curbs on sporting engagements standard safeguard'

'Curbs on sporting engagements standard safeguard'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Implementation of sports bill in 6 months, regulation of participation standard safeguard: Mandaviya

Relief for taxpayers, late refund claim may be allowed

Relief for taxpayers, late refund claim may be allowed

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Experts and stakeholders have raised concern over the refund provision in the draft Bill. That was a drafting error, which will be rectified,' a government official said.