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Puja Before Helicopters Are Handed Over

Puja Before Helicopters Are Handed Over

Rediff.com2 days ago

HAL has handed over a new batch of indigenous aircraft, marking another step in India's domestic aerospace manufacturing programme. The company delivered two LCA Tejas FOC twin-seater trainers to the IAF, completing twin-seater deliveries under the FOC contract.

Refrigerator blast kills four women of a family in Karnataka

Refrigerator blast kills four women of a family in Karnataka

Rediff.com5 days ago

A tragic incident in Belagavi, Karnataka, saw four women from the same family killed and two men seriously injured after a refrigerator reportedly exploded, leading to a house fire. Police are investigating the exact cause, with preliminary findings suggesting a short circuit.

Asian Games: Indian boxers handed tricky draws

Asian Games: Indian boxers handed tricky draws

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian boxers, including Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and Commonwealth Games champions, face challenging draws at the Asian Games.

Govt to 'hand-hold' private miners for critical mineral security abroad

Govt to 'hand-hold' private miners for critical mineral security abroad

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Union Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy announced that the Indian government is intensifying its support for private mining entrepreneurs seeking critical mineral opportunities abroad, working with the Ministry of External Affairs and appointing mineral officers in embassies to facilitate these efforts.

HAL hands over LCA Tejas, HTT-40 trainer aircraft to IAF; Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans

HAL hands over LCA Tejas, HTT-40 trainer aircraft to IAF; Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans

Rediff.com3 days ago

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has delivered LCA Tejas FOC twin-seater trainers and HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force, and Dhruv next-generation helicopters to Pawan Hans. This significant handover, witnessed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marks a crucial step in India's journey towards self-reliance in the aerospace sector, showcasing HAL's capabilities across military, civil rotary-wing, and pilot training aviation.

UP judge hands down 22 death sentences in 10 cases over 4 months

UP judge hands down 22 death sentences in 10 cases over 4 months

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

An additional district and sessions judge in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced 22 individuals to death across 10 different cases within the last four months. These verdicts cover serious offences including murder, abduction, and highway robbery, highlighting the court's rigorous approach to severe crimes.

Bumrah back in nets, Sooryavanshi gets a first-hand lesson in pace, precision

Bumrah back in nets, Sooryavanshi gets a first-hand lesson in pace, precision

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah made a strong return to the nets at Kotla, showcasing his full range of skills and dominating young batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. His presence brought a renewed energy to the team's training session, with even senior players like Shreyas Iyer struggling against his pace.

2nd Test: Abbas' four-fer puts Pakistan in command as England battle to 248-9 on Day 1

2nd Test: Abbas' four-fer puts Pakistan in command as England battle to 248-9 on Day 1

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Mohammad Abbas claimed four wickets as Pakistan controlled much of the opening day at Lord's, but England recovered through Cox, Smith and Atkinson to reach 248-9.

What Makes Oppo K14 Lite Stand Out

What Makes Oppo K14 Lite Stand Out

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The Oppo K14 Lite combines a large display, a capable camera setup and a sizeable 7,000 mAh battery in a sturdy design.

Shafali's 100 powers India into Asian Games final, assures silver

Shafali's 100 powers India into Asian Games final, assures silver

Rediff.com1 days ago

Shafali Verma smashed a stunning unbeaten century as India beat Bangladesh by 114 runs to enter the women's cricket final at the Asian Games.

Want To Study Research at IIT-Bombay?

Want To Study Research at IIT-Bombay?

Rediff.com4 days ago

Students who want to gain hands-on research experience at the IIT Bombay can apply for the IITB Research Internship Award 2026.

HAL Delivers Advanced Trainers And Helicopters To IAF And Pawan Hans

HAL Delivers Advanced Trainers And Helicopters To IAF And Pawan Hans

Rediff.com3 days ago

State-run defence major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has delivered LCA Tejas Final Operational Clearance twin-seater trainers and HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force, along with Dhruv next-generation helicopters to Pawan Hans. This significant handover, witnessed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marks a crucial step in India's journey towards self-reliance in the aerospace sector, showcasing HAL's diverse capabilities in military, civil, and training aviation.

Teqball: When Football Meets Table Tennis

Teqball: When Football Meets Table Tennis

Rediff.com2 days ago

Teqball has made its Asian Games debut in Nagoya, bringing together football skills, acrobatics and the fast-paced rallies of table tennis.

India's Aerospace Future Takes Flight With HAL Deliveries

India's Aerospace Future Takes Flight With HAL Deliveries

Rediff.com2 days ago

State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has delivered LCA Tejas FOC twin-seater trainers and HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force, and Dhruv Next Generation helicopters to Pawan Hans. This significant handover, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, underscores India's progress towards self-reliance in aerospace, strengthening both military and civil aviation capabilities with indigenous platforms.

Asian Games Hockey: Dilpreet's 4-goal blitz as India crush Indonesia

Asian Games Hockey: Dilpreet's 4-goal blitz as India crush Indonesia

Rediff.com1 days ago

Defending champions India began their Asian Games campaign with a resounding 13-1 victory over Indonesia in their opening Pool A match. Striker Dilpreet Singh was the star, netting four goals, while Shilanand Lakra and Sukhjeet Singh each scored a brace, showcasing India's dominant performance.

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Enjoy Alia-Sharvari's fighter fervour, back to back Bobby Deol and tons more on OTT this week.

Justice Served: Man Gets Death Penalty In Assam POCSO Case

Justice Served: Man Gets Death Penalty In Assam POCSO Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

A POCSO court in Assam's Dhubri district has sentenced Utpal Roy to death for the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in 2023. The judge cited the 'rarest of rare' category for the capital punishment.

Yashbardhan Chauhan's ton helps India U-19 seal ODI series against Australia U-19

Yashbardhan Chauhan's ton helps India U-19 seal ODI series against Australia U-19

Rediff.com32 minutes ago

India U-19 defeated Australia U-19 by 103 runs in the second Youth ODI, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Yashbardhan Chauhan scored 122 and VK Vineeth added 87, helping India post 341/7. Australia were bowled out for 238, with Chigurupati Venkata taking three wickets.

Super League Kerala Season 3 Kicks Off With Ticket Launch

Super League Kerala Season 3 Kicks Off With Ticket Launch

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ticket sales for the third season of the Super League Kerala have commenced, with the inaugural ticket presented to Chief Minister V D Satheesan. The tournament is set to begin on September 25, featuring defending champions Kannur Warriors FC against last season's runners-up Thrissur Magic FC in the opening match. Fans can purchase tickets online and season passes for club home matches.

Abhishek Smashes Rohit's Record For Fastest Century By An Indian In T20Is

Abhishek Smashes Rohit's Record For Fastest Century By An Indian In T20Is

Rediff.com3 days ago

Opener Abhishek Sharma slammed a blistering 30-ball hundred -- the fastest century by an Indian batter in T20 Internationals.

Defending Champions India Begin Asian Games Campaign With Resounding Victory Over Indonesia

Defending Champions India Begin Asian Games Campaign With Resounding Victory Over Indonesia

Rediff.com1 days ago

Defending champions India began their Asian Games campaign with a dominant 13-1 victory over Indonesia in their opening Pool A match. Striker Dilpreet Singh led the charge with four goals, supported by braces from Shilanand Lakra and Sukhjeet Singh. India's focus remains on securing the gold medal and a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

How A Ronaldinho Reel Changed Quimcy's Sporting Journey

How A Ronaldinho Reel Changed Quimcy's Sporting Journey

Rediff.com2 days ago

Quimcy Dsouza, a former Maharashtra footballer, made an unconventional journey to the Asian Games teqball semifinals after discovering the sport through Ronaldinho. Despite a defeat, she expressed pride in her performance and her role in pioneering teqball in India, highlighting the challenges of limited funding and her dedication to growing the sport.

Delhi Police Unravel Horrific Rape And Murder Of Teen Girl

Delhi Police Unravel Horrific Rape And Murder Of Teen Girl

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped, stabbed to death, and her body dumped in an open field in New Delhi. Four individuals, including three minors, have been apprehended in connection with the crime. The victim and accused were known to each other, and the incident reportedly occurred after they consumed alcohol together in a tempo. Police used CCTV footage to identify and trace the suspects.

Asian Games: Suchika Tariyal Settles For MMA Bronze After Controversial Weight Rule

Asian Games: Suchika Tariyal Settles For MMA Bronze After Controversial Weight Rule

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Suchika Tariyal secured India's first-ever medal in mixed martial arts at the Asian Games, winning a bronze in the women's traditional 60kg event.

How A Peculiar Symbol On A Tempo Cracked A Delhi Murder Case

How A Peculiar Symbol On A Tempo Cracked A Delhi Murder Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police faced significant challenges in investigating the alleged gang rape and murder of a teenage girl whose decomposed body was found with no missing complaint filed. A peculiar symbol on a tempo, identified through extensive CCTV footage analysis, proved crucial in tracing the suspects and apprehending four individuals, including three minors, linked to the crime.

Dhubri Court Delivers Death Sentence In 'Rarest Of Rare' Child Rape And Murder Case

Dhubri Court Delivers Death Sentence In 'Rarest Of Rare' Child Rape And Murder Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

A POCSO court in Assam's Dhubri district has sentenced Utpal Ray to death for the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in 2023, terming the crime "rarest of rare". The convict also received life imprisonment for rape and other sentences for related offences.

Asian Games: Quimcy blows 1-set lead, still has bronze to chase

Asian Games: Quimcy blows 1-set lead, still has bronze to chase

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian Teqball player Quimcy Dsouza lost her Asian Games women's singles semifinal to Indonesia's Sumaya in a gruelling three-game match. Despite a strong start, Dsouza, a former state-level footballer, was overcome by Sumaya's sepak takraw background. Dsouza will now compete in the bronze medal playoff, aiming for a podium finish in Teqball's debut at the Asian Games.

Nepal floods: Where are the nearly 6,000 still untraced?

Nepal floods: Where are the nearly 6,000 still untraced?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Nearly a month after devastating flash floods in Nepal, search operations are ongoing for approximately 6,000 people who remain unaccounted for. The floods, originating near the Nepal-Tibet border, caused widespread destruction, killing over 1,400 in Nepal and 43 in China, and damaging critical infrastructure. Identification of recovered bodies is a major challenge, often requiring DNA testing due to severe damage.

Bollywood Movie Shoot Blamed For English County Club Leicestershire's Pitch Penalty

Bollywood Movie Shoot Blamed For English County Club Leicestershire's Pitch Penalty

Rediff.com4 days ago

Leicestershire County Cricket Club has been docked 27 points and fined 5,000 after their pitch was rated 'poor' during a match against Glamorgan, with the head groundsman attributing the conditions to a Bollywood film shoot and extreme heat.

Asian Games: How MMA Fighter Suchika Tariyal Was Denied Final Spot

Asian Games: How MMA Fighter Suchika Tariyal Was Denied Final Spot

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Suchika Tariyal secured India's first-ever medal in mixed martial arts at the Asian Games, winning a bronze in the women's traditional 60kg event. Despite a fiercely contested bout that ended in a draw, she lost the semifinal to Singapore's Hui Hoon Teo due to a lesser weight rule. Tariyal expressed disappointment with the decision but was proud of her historic achievement for the country.

Big call on India's openers ahead of Afghanistan T20I

Big call on India's openers ahead of Afghanistan T20I

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Former India cricketer Vivek Razdan has shared his preferred batting lineup for India's first T20I against Afghanistan, advocating for Shreyas Iyer to retain his number four spot and Sanju Samson to open the innings. Razdan emphasized performance over the left-right batting combination, highlighting Samson's recent T20 form. The series opener will also see a selection dilemma with multiple openers available and marks Iyer's first home series as captain.

China's 13-year-old Yu Zidi's stunning rise continues with second Asian Games gold

China's 13-year-old Yu Zidi's stunning rise continues with second Asian Games gold

Rediff.com2 hours ago

At just 13, Yu Zidi claimed her second Asian Games gold by smashing the 200m IM Asian record, finishing only 0.40 seconds behind Summer McIntosh's world record.

Samarawickrama's Heroics Secure Sri Lanka Asia Cup Semi-Final Berth

Samarawickrama's Heroics Secure Sri Lanka Asia Cup Semi-Final Berth

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Harshitha Samarawickrama's unbeaten 48 off 37 balls led Sri Lanka to a four-wicket victory over Bangladesh, securing their spot in the women's Asia Cup semi-finals.

Tennis and military service: Korea's players face tough choice

Tennis and military service: Korea's players face tough choice

Rediff.com5 days ago

South Korean male professional tennis players face a unique challenge: mandatory military service, which interrupts their careers for 18 months. This article explores how players like Seong-chan Hong, Hyeon Chung, and Soonwoo Kwon adapt to this obligation, with some earning exemptions through sporting achievements while others navigate a return to the professional circuit after their service.

Asian Games: Quimcy one win away from India's first Teqball medal

Asian Games: Quimcy one win away from India's first Teqball medal

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza has reached the women's singles semifinals in Teqball at the Asian Games, securing a chance for the country's first-ever medal in the sport. She defeated top-seeded Yuina Sakamoto and Cambodia's Koemyean DY to top her group, and a win in the semifinals will guarantee a historic medal.

Asian Games: Shafali blitz, Charani magic send India into semis

Asian Games: Shafali blitz, Charani magic send India into semis

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shafali Verma produced a stunning 15-ball blitz as India crushed Japan by eight wickets with 15 overs to spare and stormed into the Asian Games semi-finals.

Serie A Round-Up: Juventus, AC Milan Win; Napoli Held To A Draw

Serie A Round-Up: Juventus, AC Milan Win; Napoli Held To A Draw

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Juventus secured a 2-0 victory over Atalanta, while AC Milan dominated Lecce with a 3-0 win in recent Serie A matches. Napoli, however, were held to a 1-1 draw by Fiorentina.

Women's Asia Cup: India brush aside Bangladesh as Shafali, spin trio seal final berth

Women's Asia Cup: India brush aside Bangladesh as Shafali, spin trio seal final berth

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Shafali Verma capitalised on three dropped chances to smash 64 off 40 balls, while India's spinners dismantled Bangladesh's chase to secure a comfortable 40-run Asia Cup semifinal win.

Juergen Klopp appointed Germany head coach on four-year deal

Juergen Klopp appointed Germany head coach on four-year deal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss Juergen Klopp has been appointed as the head coach of the German national football team on a four-year contract, following Julian Nagelsmann's departure and a series of disappointing World Cup performances.

Accel's 11-Year Bet on RentoMojo Pays Off with Strong IPO Debut

Accel's 11-Year Bet on RentoMojo Pays Off with Strong IPO Debut

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Accel's early investment in RentoMojo, a furniture and appliance rental platform, has paid off handsomely with the company's strong debut on the stock exchanges, listing nearly 19 per cent above its issue price after a significantly oversubscribed IPO.