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Hijab row at Kerala school ends as father agrees to rules

Hijab row at Kerala school ends as father agrees to rules

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

A hijab row at a Christian-run private school in Kerala appears headed for resolution after the girl's father expressed willingness to let his daughter continue studying at the school in accordance with its rules.

Sana Mir's 'Azad Kashmir' Remark Triggers Row

Sana Mir's 'Azad Kashmir' Remark Triggers Row

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'As a commentator, we are meant to focus on the sport, teams, and players, highlighting inspiring stories of grit and perseverance.' 'There is no malice in my heart or any intention to hurt sentiments.'

Air India's Crew Killed In Line Of Duty

Air India's Crew Killed In Line Of Duty

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

All the 12 cabin crew members, including two pilots, on board the ill-fated London-bound Air India flight were killed in the Ahmedabad air crash on Thursday.

Tharoor hails India's UNSC win

Tharoor hails India's UNSC win

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

Member of parliament from Thiruvananthapuram and former Union Minister of state for external affairs Dr Shashi Tharoor has said that getting an entry into the UN Security Council is a significant achievement for India.

Peace is an illusion, India must be prepared: Rajnath Singh

Peace is an illusion, India must be prepared: Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes the need for India to remain prepared for uncertainty, even during peacetime, and highlights the increasing importance of the defence sector as an economic driver.

Dr Ambedkar's 1956 Buddhist Revolution

Dr Ambedkar's 1956 Buddhist Revolution

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

On October 14, 1956, Dr B R Ambedkar, fulfilling his long-held vow to renounce Hinduism, embraced Buddhism along with over 500,000 followers at Nagpur's Deekshabhoomi, marking a new era of social and spiritual liberation for India's Dalits.

Dream On... Viksit Bharat

Dream On... Viksit Bharat

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Can change happen? Not unless the changemakers themselves want it since they benefit the most from the status quo, warns Biswajit Dasgupta.

Fearless and Fiery: Ishan Kishan Turns 27

Fearless and Fiery: Ishan Kishan Turns 27

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan turns 27 on Friday!

Ganguly backs Gill's appointment as ODI skipper

Ganguly backs Gill's appointment as ODI skipper

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'He doesn't play T20 cricket. So, he will not be a part of the World Cup in 2026 in India. But when they go to 2027 in South Africa, he will be 40 years old. And that's a big number in sport.'

'One of most special knocks of my life': Tilak Varma

'One of most special knocks of my life': Tilak Varma

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

stroked 69 not out off 53 balls to steer India to a famous five-wicket victory in the title clash, dedicated his knock to "all the Indians".

'Excited to play against Bumrah, Pandya'

'Excited to play against Bumrah, Pandya'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

UAE batter Alishan Sharafu hailed the quality of India's players ahead of their Asia Cup opening match in Dubai on Wednesday.

IAF's vintage aircraft in flypast on Air Force Day

IAF's vintage aircraft in flypast on Air Force Day

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh also decided to bring back another vintage symbol of the IAF, the 1967 Ford Saloon car, for the Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon Air Base, Ghaziabad.

Ranveer-Bobby's Ad Film Costs 150 Cr!

Ranveer-Bobby's Ad Film Costs 150 Cr!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Agent Ching Attacks boasts of sleek visuals and starry appeal rare to see in a commercial. Ranveer Singh returns as Captain Ching, joined by Bobby Deol and Southern sensation Sreeleela.

India, UK trade deal will unlock thousands of jobs

India, UK trade deal will unlock thousands of jobs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

India and the UK on Thursday inked a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) that will cut tariffs on British whisky, cars and an array of items, besides boosting bilateral trade by around $34 billion annually.

No retirement for Deepika Kumari yet...

No retirement for Deepika Kumari yet...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Deepika Kumari is not contemplating retirement just yet and is instead focusing on building mental strength to handle high-pressure situations, with an eye on a final hurrah at the Los Angeles Games.

Did Modi officially announce Nitish as NDA's CM face?

Did Modi officially announce Nitish as NDA's CM face?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched his Bihar assembly poll campaign, asserting that the NDA under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will break all previous electoral records. He criticized the INDIA bloc and highlighted the NDA's cohesiveness and development efforts in Bihar.

G20: World leaders hail Modi's 'decisive leadership'

G20: World leaders hail Modi's 'decisive leadership'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

With India's G20 presidency ensuring several tangible outcomes, world leaders at the two-day summit in New Delhi hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 'decisive leadership' and for championing the voice of the Global South, sources said on Sunday.

NDA Tsunami Sweeps Away Mahagathbandhan In Bihar

NDA Tsunami Sweeps Away Mahagathbandhan In Bihar

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The National Democratic Alliance was set to sweep the Bihar assembly polls, surging ahead in over 200 of 243 seats on Friday with the Bharatiya Janata Party emerging as single largest party with about 90 per cent strike rate, reaffirming the popularity and campaign clout of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was the face of the ruling alliance through the poll battle in the highly sensitive political state.

Bihar's 'Singham' Roars Into Battle

Bihar's 'Singham' Roars Into Battle

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Former IPS officer Shivdeep Lande, the popular Maharashtra-born 'supercop' calls Bihar his 'karmabhoomi.'

High on confidence, Akash Deep keyed on for India duty

High on confidence, Akash Deep keyed on for India duty

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'...when they feel that they need me for any format, they would summon. My job is to perform and be ready for call ups.'

'A historic medal': Modi hails Manu Bhaker's bronze

'A historic medal': Modi hails Manu Bhaker's bronze

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

From PM Modi to sporting icons, India rejoice Manu Bhaker's historic Olympic medal

Fadnavis firefights after Amit Shah says 'don't need crutches'

Fadnavis firefights after Amit Shah says 'don't need crutches'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah challenged BJP cadre to ensure the opposition is defeated in the upcoming local body polls in Maharashtra. He emphasized the party's strength and commitment to performance-based politics, citing PM Modi as an example.

SEE: Delhi's cloud seeding experiments bring no rainfall

SEE: Delhi's cloud seeding experiments bring no rainfall

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

The first cloud-seeding trial has been conducted in parts of Delhi, including Burari and Karol Bagh areas, aimed at inducing artificial rain to tackle air pollution.

Op Sindoor restored 'rightful place' of...: IAF chief

Op Sindoor restored 'rightful place' of...: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said the Indian Air Force's attacks during Operation Sindoor restored offensive air action. He highlighted the effective use of air power in shaping military outcomes and praised the performance of indigenously developed weapons.

Am an uncompromising nationalist, says V-P elect Radhakrishnan

Am an uncompromising nationalist, says V-P elect Radhakrishnan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan reflects on his tenure as he prepares to move to Delhi as the next Vice President of India, calling it the happiest period in his public life.

What's G.R.E.A.T. About India's Edgbaston Win

What's G.R.E.A.T. About India's Edgbaston Win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

India's historic first-ever Test win at Edgbaston by a massive 336 runs after losing the first Test was a triumph of Grit, Resilience, Excellence, Aggressiveness, and Tactfulness, a truly GREAT performance that will be remembered for years, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Just 12 days together: Air India crash claims bride on way to new UK life

Just 12 days together: Air India crash claims bride on way to new UK life

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Thursday's deadly crash shattered all the dreams and hopes for a happy future Ankita carried with her on board the ill-fated London-bound Air India aircraft that killed 265 people and left behind a trail of destruction and grief-stricken families.

EC notice to PK over name in voter lists of Bihar, Bengal

EC notice to PK over name in voter lists of Bihar, Bengal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

According to official records, Kishor is enrolled as a voter in West Bengal at 121, Kalighat Road, the address of the Trinamool Congress headquarters in Kolkata's Bhabanipur assembly constituency, which is Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee's seat, he said.

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

'At times when the pressure, glitz and glam felt horribly garish, there he was with no pretences or guile. A sweet reminder that life is about the real things not the fluff.'

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Ahead of England's five-match Test series against India at home, head coach Brendon McCullum hailed young all-rounder Jacob Bethell

'Taliban Never Supported Pakistan On Kashmir'

'Taliban Never Supported Pakistan On Kashmir'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'Pakistan wanted India out of Afghanistan to which again the Taliban told Pakistan to take a walk.' 'Six months after they came back to power in 2021 India was back in Afghanistan at the request of the Taliban.' 'The Taliban realised that India has no agenda of its own in Afghanistan.'

'Denied sleep, veg food': 73-yr-old woman deported from US speaks

'Denied sleep, veg food': 73-yr-old woman deported from US speaks

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

A 73-year-old woman, who was deported from the United States recently after spending more than three decades there, on Saturday said no one should go through the ordeal she went through, and expressed her desire to be reunited with her family in America.

Tharoor hails Rana extradition, says 26/11 plotters must face justice

Tharoor hails Rana extradition, says 26/11 plotters must face justice

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor welcomed the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 case, and said everyone associated with the conspiracy of the Mumbai terror attacks must face the court of justice. He described Rana's extradition as a "step forward for justice." Rana, a Pakistan-born Canadian national and close associate of David Coleman Headley, is being brought to India after his last-ditch attempt to evade extradition failed. Tharoor expressed hope that the interrogation of Rana would provide more details about the Mumbai attacks and said he was "very glad" that Indian authorities managed to get Rana's custody.

Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Take a look at the numbers and narratives that made Edgbaston Test one for the ages.

US hails India's Look East policy

US hails India's Look East policy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Biden said, "One of the reasons why President Obama called our relations with India, quote, "a defining partnership of the century ahead" is that India is increasingly looking east as a force for security and growth in Southeast Asia and beyond."

PIX: Akash Wrecks England As India Level Series

PIX: Akash Wrecks England As India Level Series

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Akash Deep's 10-wicket match-haul sets up famous win for India in the second Test against England at Edgbaston.

Stalin's minister sparks row, says UP survives on TN's tax money

Stalin's minister sparks row, says UP survives on TN's tax money

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa claims Uttar Pradesh's development is funded by Tamil Nadu's tax contributions to the central government, sparking a political debate over regional economic disparities.

Before She Became Miss India World, Nandini Had To..

Before She Became Miss India World, Nandini Had To..

Rediff.com19 May 2025

A daughter of farmers who wanted her to focus on her studies, Miss India World Nandini Gupta is grateful for her humble beginnings and gradual rise to the top.

Dalmiya hails India's Tri-series triumph

Dalmiya hails India's Tri-series triumph

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

BCCI interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the Tri-Nation series at Port of Spain.

Not picking and choosing! Truth behind Bumrah's absence

Not picking and choosing! Truth behind Bumrah's absence

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

India's call to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the winner-takes-all fifth Test at The Oval was always going to divide opinion.