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Carrick stays on as Manchester United manager, faces crucial Chelsea test

Carrick stays on as Manchester United manager, faces crucial Chelsea test

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Michael Carrick continued to lead Manchester United training despite mounting pressure following a winless run of eight matches, with the club focusing on preparations for their upcoming match against Chelsea.

Indian Women Wrestlers Kajal, Neelam Create History At World Championships

Indian Women Wrestlers Kajal, Neelam Create History At World Championships

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Indian women's wrestling achieved a historic milestone at the World Championships as Kajal Dhochak (76kg) and Neelam Sirohi (50kg) both reached their respective gold medal bouts.

Maharashtra Farm Labourer Ends Life Due To Debt From Private Lenders

Maharashtra Farm Labourer Ends Life Due To Debt From Private Lenders

Rediff.com19 hours ago

A 28-year-old farm labourer in Latur, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide on Monday due to distress over unpaid loans from private finance companies. He left a note naming the companies and expressing inability to repay his mounting debt.

Anahat Singh Advances To Canadian Open Quarter-finals

Anahat Singh Advances To Canadian Open Quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 hours ago

India's Anahat Singh secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Canadian Women's Open squash tournament after defeating England's Saran Nghiem.

Guwahati Hotel Firing: SIT To Investigate Quintuple Murder

Guwahati Hotel Firing: SIT To Investigate Quintuple Murder

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Assam Police have formed a six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe a firing incident at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati that claimed five lives on Monday night. The incident stemmed from a dispute between the hotel owners and leaseholder Ghanakanta Gogoi, who has been arrested. Four members of a family and a staffer were killed, while another person was injured. The bereaved family alleges the attack was planned.

Abhishek Sharma: Meet India's New T20 Century King!

Abhishek Sharma: Meet India's New T20 Century King!

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Abhishek Sharma took his tally to 11 centuries in T20 cricket -- the most by an Indian batter in the shortest format of the game overtaking the great Virat Kohli.

The Secret Behind Abhishek Sharma's 'Om' Celebration

The Secret Behind Abhishek Sharma's 'Om' Celebration

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Abhishek Sharma celebrated his sensational 35-ball century against New Zealand with a unique 'Om' meditation pose, a practice he credits for his inner peace and consistent performance.

2nd T20I: Shafali, Mandhana tear into Zimbabwe as India wrap up series in 8.5 overs

2nd T20I: Shafali, Mandhana tear into Zimbabwe as India wrap up series in 8.5 overs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

India Women secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20I series against Zimbabwe, winning the second match by nine wickets. Opener Shafali Verma scored a rapid 55, while captain Smriti Mandhana remained unbeaten on 47, chasing down Zimbabwe's target of 103 in just 8.5 overs. Indian bowlers had earlier restricted Zimbabwe to a low total.

Kylian Mbappe apologises to China after 'ill-judged' Mao Zedong comment

Kylian Mbappe apologises to China after 'ill-judged' Mao Zedong comment

Rediff.com20 hours ago

France football captain Kylian Mbappe has issued an apology after Chinese brands severed ties with him over a comment referring to late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, highlighting the swift repercussions international celebrities face in the crucial Chinese market.

Gurugram road rage: SIT confirms deliberate ramming by accused Kalyan Baisla

Gurugram road rage: SIT confirms deliberate ramming by accused Kalyan Baisla

Rediff.com21 hours ago

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the road rage incident involving female biker Shivani Chauhan in Gurugram has concluded that accused Kalyan Baisla deliberately rammed his car into her motorcycle after misbehaving with her. All charges, including attempt to murder, are likely to be retained in the upcoming chargesheet.

Amritsar Police Uncovers Four Illegal Arms And Drug Networks

Amritsar Police Uncovers Four Illegal Arms And Drug Networks

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Amritsar Rural Police have dismantled four illegal arms and narcotics supply networks, arresting seven individuals, including an Army soldier. The operations led to the recovery of 14 sophisticated pistols and over 20 kg of heroin, with investigations pointing to foreign-based handlers facilitating cross-border smuggling.

Jio Platforms flags satcom as potential disruptor, but doubts its scale in India

Jio Platforms flags satcom as potential disruptor, but doubts its scale in India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) believes satellite broadband services are unlikely to achieve significant scale or compete effectively on price in India's highly connected and affordable market, despite developing its own satellite constellation solutions and flagging it as a potential disruptor.

Punjab Police Uncovers Major Arms And Drug Smuggling Rings

Punjab Police Uncovers Major Arms And Drug Smuggling Rings

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Amritsar Rural Police have dismantled four illegal arms and narcotics supply networks, arresting seven individuals, including an Army man. The operations led to the recovery of 14 sophisticated pistols and over 20 kg of heroin. Investigations suggest a foreign-based handler facilitated these consignments, and further probes are underway to uncover the complete network.

The Shifting Sands Of Professional Golf

The Shifting Sands Of Professional Golf

Rediff.com19 hours ago

LIV Golf is facing an uncertain future, operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy with significantly reduced funding and prize money. Many prominent players are seeking to leave or have already left, while the PGA Tour and European Tour grapple with how to reintegrate defectors, leading to ongoing tension and debate over player loyalty and the future of professional golf.

ICICI Bank reports 22% surge in Q2 net profit, driven by strong loan book expansion

ICICI Bank reports 22% surge in Q2 net profit, driven by strong loan book expansion

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

ICICI Bank announced a significant 22.28 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 16,333.18 crore for the September quarter, primarily fuelled by a 30 per cent jump in its loan portfolio.

Mumbai Secure Bonus Point In Win Over Chandigarh

Mumbai Secure Bonus Point In Win Over Chandigarh

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Mumbai secured a dominant innings and 155-run victory over Chandigarh in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D opener, earning a bonus point. Strong performances from bowlers Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian, coupled with a substantial first-innings total of 429, led to Chandigarh being dismissed twice for low scores.

AAP sarpanch's son shot dead outisde Amritsar gurdwara

AAP sarpanch's son shot dead outisde Amritsar gurdwara

Rediff.com22 hours ago

The son of an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) sarpanch, Tirath Singh, was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gurdwara in Chite Kalan village, Amritsar, on Monday night. His brother alleged the attack was due to their stance against drug peddlers, though police suggest old enmity. The incident has drawn strong criticism from opposition parties against the Bhagwant Mann government over the deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab, citing a series of recent killings.

Recipe: Apple Spice Walnut Trail Mix

Recipe: Apple Spice Walnut Trail Mix

Rediff.com21 hours ago

A crisp and comforting slightly decadent snack.

Punjab And Haryana High Court Stays BFI General Body Meeting Amidst Internal Dispute

Punjab And Haryana High Court Stays BFI General Body Meeting Amidst Internal Dispute

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the suspended Boxing Federation of India (BFI) secretary general, Pramod Kumar, to postpone a General Body meeting until November 13. This decision follows a petition by BFI president Ajay Singh, who challenged a no-confidence motion against him, arguing the meeting was unlawfully convened as per the BFI constitution.

Navdeep Singh Appeals For Javelin Inclusion At LA28, Embraces Shot Put

Navdeep Singh Appeals For Javelin Inclusion At LA28, Embraces Shot Put

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Paralympic champion Navdeep Singh is appealing for the inclusion of men's F41 javelin throw in the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics. Faced with uncertainty, he has also taken up shot put, winning a national gold, and is now training for both events to keep his options open. He expresses disappointment over the potential exclusion of javelin but embraces the challenge of learning a new discipline while maintaining his consistency in performance.

Explained: Why news publishers are against data protection law

Explained: Why news publishers are against data protection law

Rediff.com20 hours ago

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a petition filed by the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) challenging the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, and its accompanying Rules. The DNPA argues that the law, lacking exemptions for journalism, could impede news gathering and infringe upon citizens' right to information. The challenge highlights concerns over consent requirements for reporters and the Act's impact on the Right to Information.

Animal Tonic Repackaged As Child Medicine In Surat, Chemist Arrested

Animal Tonic Repackaged As Child Medicine In Surat, Chemist Arrested

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A medical store owner in Surat was arrested for allegedly repackaging veterinary liver tonic and selling it as paediatric medicine at double the price, raising serious public health concerns. Police raided his store, seized materials, and registered an FIR.

Tamil Nadu Shines At National Junior Athletics Championships

Tamil Nadu Shines At National Junior Athletics Championships

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Tamil Nadu's Neil Samraj R shattered the men's U18 200m national record at the National Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai on Tuesday, clocking 21.03 seconds. He also secured gold in the 100m with another national record and was named the best athlete in his category. The state of Tamil Nadu emerged as the overall team champions, with Bhavana G also setting a new meet record in the U20 women's 200m.

Ranji Trophy: Fifties by Karun, Rohan, Aneesh give Karnataka lead against Tripura

Ranji Trophy: Fifties by Karun, Rohan, Aneesh give Karnataka lead against Tripura

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Karnataka reached 297 for seven on day two of their Ranji Trophy match against Tripura, taking a 103-run lead, thanks to fifties from Karun Nair, Rohan Patil, and KV Aneesh, despite a fighting comeback from Tripura's bowlers.

CID Producer-Director B P Singh Dies at 77

CID Producer-Director B P Singh Dies at 77

Rediff.com22 hours ago

BP Singh, the visionary producer and director behind India's iconic crime series CID and horror show Aahat, passed away at the age of 77, leaving an indelible mark on Indian television.

Abhishek gives Yuvraj a reality check on 12-ball fifty after blazing century vs NZ

Abhishek gives Yuvraj a reality check on 12-ball fifty after blazing century vs NZ

Rediff.com21 hours ago

India opener Abhishek Sharma, after scoring a match-winning century against New Zealand in the third T20I, addressed Yuvraj Singh's playful challenge of scoring a half-century in 12 balls. Sharma stated that such feats are "not that easy" and batters focus on winning games rather than chasing individual milestones. He also credited coaching staff and practice for his performance.

Hyderabad Horror: Myanmar Woman Confined, Sexually Assaulted

Hyderabad Horror: Myanmar Woman Confined, Sexually Assaulted

Rediff.com23 hours ago

An 18-year-old Myanmar woman in Hyderabad has accused her husband and his three friends, all Myanmar nationals from a refugee camp, of confining and repeatedly sexually assaulting her over several months. Police have registered a case, and a search for the accused is underway.

Delhi Police Uncovers Rs 3.93 Crore Cyber Fraud Network

Delhi Police Uncovers Rs 3.93 Crore Cyber Fraud Network

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Delhi Police have arrested seven men for their alleged involvement in a Rs 3.93 crore cyber fraud that targeted a Delhi-based businessman. The investigation uncovered a sophisticated network involving mule accounts, cash withdrawals, a foreign money-exchange application, and a hawala channel used to convert illicit funds into cryptocurrency. Police recovered numerous banking instruments and mobile phones during fieldwork in Rajasthan, with further investigation ongoing.

NZ vs India, 3rd T20I: Abhishek Sharma's 113 powers India to series win over NZ

NZ vs India, 3rd T20I: Abhishek Sharma's 113 powers India to series win over NZ

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Daryl Mitchell's blistering 52-ball-89 anchored New Zealand's innings, helping them post a formidable 198 for 3 against India in the third T20 International in Wellington. Despite a strong start from India's bowlers, Mitchell and Finn Allen built a crucial partnership, with Bevon Jacobs providing a late surge.

FPI Outflows Hit Record Rs 3 Trillion In 2026

FPI Outflows Hit Record Rs 3 Trillion In 2026

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Sustained selling by foreign investors is weighing on domestic equities, with the benchmark Sensex and Nifty 50 down 15.60 per cent and 14.4 per cent, respectively, this year.

Karnataka's voter count drops by nearly one crore post-SIR

Karnataka's voter count drops by nearly one crore post-SIR

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Karnataka's final electoral roll, published on Tuesday, shows a significant reduction of nearly one crore voters following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, bringing the total count to 4.55 crore from 5.54 crore.

Kapil Dev Urges Golf To Shed 'Elite' Tag, Highlights Career Opportunities

Kapil Dev Urges Golf To Shed 'Elite' Tag, Highlights Career Opportunities

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Kapil Dev, president of DP World PGTI, advocates for golf to shed its 'elite' image, highlighting its potential for career opportunities and relationship building. Speaking at the announcement of the 27th BT Golf season, he emphasised how corporate support and media partnerships, like that between Business Today and DP World PGTI, are crucial for increasing the sport's visibility and integrating it with corporate India. Other speakers, including PGTI chief Amandeep Johl and golfer Saptak Talwar, echoed the importance of such collaborations for the growth of golf as a sport and a business networking tool.

Gurugram Police Intercept Drug Smugglers, Seize Ganja Worth Crores

Gurugram Police Intercept Drug Smugglers, Seize Ganja Worth Crores

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Gurugram police have arrested two men and seized 673 kg of ganja, valued at approximately Rs 1.25 crore, from a truck. The contraband was being transported from Odisha to Rajasthan, concealed under plastic granules. The accused are currently in police custody for further interrogation regarding the trafficking network.

Landmark Delhi High Court Ruling On Woman's Role In Gang Rape

Landmark Delhi High Court Ruling On Woman's Role In Gang Rape

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

The Delhi High Court has ruled that a woman can be charged with gang rape even if she did not physically commit the act, but facilitated the victim's rape. This judgment clarifies the interpretation of Section 376D IPC and Section 70 BNS, stating that anyone acting in furtherance of a common intention in a group can be held liable, regardless of gender. The ruling came while dismissing a plea challenging charges against a woman accused of forcing her minor daughter into sexual relations.

Special Investigation Team To Probe Deadly Guwahati Hotel Firing

Special Investigation Team To Probe Deadly Guwahati Hotel Firing

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Assam Police has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate a fatal shooting at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati. Five people, including four members of a family, were killed and one injured on Monday night following a dispute between the hotel owners and its leaseholder, Ghanakanta Gogoi, who has been arrested. The incident stemmed from disagreements over a lease agreement and property management.

Wellington Fans Treated To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Special

Wellington Fans Treated To Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Special

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old opener, bludgeoned 45 runs off just 19 balls in the 3rd T20I against New Zealand, setting up India's six-wicket victory and sealing the series 3-0 with two matches remaining.

3rd T20I: Abhishek-Sooryavanshi Powerplay blitz leaves Shreyas Iyer awestruck

3rd T20I: Abhishek-Sooryavanshi Powerplay blitz leaves Shreyas Iyer awestruck

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi unleashed a stunning assault on New Zealand, powering India to a six-wicket win in Wellington on Tuesday with a 133-run opening stand and sealing the five-match T20I series 3-0. Captain Shreyas Iyer was effusive in his praise for the marauding duo.

Illegal Firecracker Unit Busted In Palwal, Accused Arrested

Illegal Firecracker Unit Busted In Palwal, Accused Arrested

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Palwal police have dismantled an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Inayatpur village, arresting the main accused, Arshad. The raid, conducted by the anti-narcotics cell, led to the seizure of a large quantity of firecrackers and raw materials like oxidising agents, charcoal, potassium, and aluminium powder. An investigation is ongoing to identify others involved in the supply network.

Hyderabad Family Tragedy: Man Kills Daughter, Couple Dies By Suicide

Hyderabad Family Tragedy: Man Kills Daughter, Couple Dies By Suicide

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Police in Hyderabad are investigating a tragic incident where a 31-year-old man allegedly killed his two-year-old daughter before he and his wife died by suicide. Suicide notes were found, but the exact reasons remain unknown as of Tuesday.

Meghana, Doubles Pair Out Of Hylo Open Qualifiers

Meghana, Doubles Pair Out Of Hylo Open Qualifiers

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Indian shuttlers Meghana Reddy Mareddy and the men's doubles pair of Achutaditya Rao Doddavarapu and Arjun Reddy Pochana were eliminated in the qualifying rounds of the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament on Tuesday. Meanwhile, top Indian players like P V Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and H S Prannoy are set to compete in the main draw.